Two days after the Sky Clan's bombardment,
a memorial and funeral service was held...
All I could do was hide my feelings,
and sit there as Nina Viento.
We will now return the souls of these brave warriors
to Saint Aldista.
Mirge Almodovar.
Fernando Segarra.
Cecilio Mendizabal.
Fausto Fidel Melze.
Mitsuo Fukuhara.
Each time they called a name I knew,
a scream almost burst forth from my broken heart.
Wolfgang Baumann.
I don't have the right to fly with everyone.
I won't. Not ever again.
Episode 9: Your Name
The brave children of Saint Aldista, who protected Isla, lie here.
Bro...
Ari...
Is it okay for you to be out of the hospital?
Yeah, this is more important.
Chiharu...
If only I'd run away when I should've, Mitty would still be...
That's not true...
You can't think that way, Chiharu.
Mitty died because I screwed up...
Stop it.
It's not your fault.
If you think that way, it'll make everyone sad.
But...
After the battle was over,
the commander of the torpedo planes came to see me.
And he said I should tell you something once you were better.
"A medal is the only way the military can give its thanks.
But that medal expresses the gratitude of everyone on Isla,
including the torpedo squad.
Thank you. That flare was perfect.
Your partner was a wonderful pilot."
The Diet is waiting.
Excuse me.
We're busy.
Later...
Come in.
The flight school students were there, so I couldn't leave it.
I'm sorry about your son.
My condolences.
My son was a pilot.
He would've wanted to die in the sky.
I'd like to begin the meeting.
Admiral Luis, your thoughts on the battle, and on what we should do now.
It's likely that the Sky Clan predicted
where we'd be, and attacked us.
If we keep going this way, there will be more difficult battles.
Right now, we cannot defeat them.
We should consider the message left by the Holy Levamme Empire.
There's a possibility that if we join with them, we can fight the Sky Clan.
You're right.
Our only option may be to rendezvous with them, and fight together.
But we know nothing of them. Can they be trusted?
Levamme claims they are fighting the Sky Clan.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
A trite phrase, but valid enough for a short-term relationship.
In any event, we should change our heading
to avoid further ambushes, and leave the Holy Spring as soon as possible.
Claire...
Kal-el...
Claire!
Let me go!
I won't!
Please...
Look at me, Claire.
I'm so glad you're all right.
I'm quitting the flight school.
I don't have the right to be your classmate.
No one blames you for not going out to fight.
No, that isn't it.
I've been lying to everyone...
I'm sorry.
But you don't have to forgive me.
Claire...
I'm a coward.
Claire, what's gotten into you?
We shouldn't see each other anymore.
You really think that?
I've wanted to see you so long!
So much!
Kal-el...
I love you.
I don't want to let you go.
I want to be with you forever.
Why do you look so sad?
Claire?
Have we ever met before?
During the Wind Revolution...
There's something I need to know.
Are you...
What?
Are you Karl La Hire?
How did you...
I thought you might be.
I...
Claire...
I love you, so I'll never see you again.
Forget about me.
It's fine, Claire.
Y-You're...
You...
You're Nina Viento!
Yes.
I am Nina Viento.
Goodbye.
Are you not feeling well?
No, I'm fine.
I know this isn't the best time,
but there's something I'd like you to do as Nina Viento.
Many of the people are scared.
Many of them say it would be better to turn back than go forward.
But the enemy is to our backs, as well.
We have to continue our journey.
So...
I understand.
I will fulfill my role as Nina.
Are you sure you're okay?
Yes.
Thank you for everything.
I'm done.
Are you sure?
Yeah.
We're helping to rebuild the town today, so you should eat more.
Nanako, you haven't eaten anything, either.
Neither have you, Sharon.
I couldn't really sleep.
When night comes, I worry there could be another bombing...
I'm back!
Ari!
You're all eating breakfast?
Great! I'll join you.
Are you sure, Ari?
You shouldn't be out of the hospital yet, should you?
More wounded are coming in every day.
I can't take up a nice bed like that.
My wounds have closed,
so I'm going to finish recovering here.
Where's Chiharu?
She still isn't doing well.
She spends all her time by herself.
I see.
Kal isn't here, either...
He's been locked in his room for a while.
He won't come out to help with the work.
He's acting kind of weird.
Kal, it's me.
I'm back.
At least answer me.
I'm coming in.
Don't.
Just leave me alone!
Ari...
How was Kal?
Just the way he used to be...
Like he hates everything in the world.
Hey, there.
Thanks for helping.
Not at all.
Is it okay for you to be up and about?
Yeah, I'm just fine.
I wonder what Admiral Luis is doing...
All this suffering, and he still wants to keep going?
We should head back.
That's right.
We can load the island with soldiers and go back.
A carriage!
And horses, too!
Then, is that Nina?
Nina Viento is here?
Hey! Nina is giving a speech over there!
Hey, let me through!
I've never seen Nina up close...
Me, neither.
It's a carriage...
Everyone, be quiet!
Get back!
It's Nina!
It's Nina Viento!
Look at her golden crown!
She's so beautiful...
I can see why they call her the daughter of St. Aldista.
Everyone, be quiet!
The governor is going to give a speech.
Claire...
I am deeply moved by the sight of you working to restore your city.
I shall do everything I can
to restore the city of Centezual to its former glory.
I'm sure you're worried about what the future holds for us.
But this journey is St. Aldista's will.
We must endure this suffering, and continue toward the End of the Sky.
If we do, we will find the blessings of Aldista.
Let us work together to overcome these trials!
Nina!
Nina Viento!
Kal, is this the reason you won't leave your room?
Nina!
Ari!
Get the carriage moving!
Wait!
Get back!
Claire!
Stop it.
Ignacio...
Push me.
Quickly!
Claire!
Let's fly together again.
We all love you.
Stop it!
That is my friend.
Stand back.
Nina!
It's Nina Viento!
I'm sorry.
Claire.
I can't fly anymore.
I can't see anyone, not ever again.
Not even Kal?
If he sees me, he'll surely suffer.
He'll remember the past.
I'll handle Kal!
Goodbye.
Get back!
Clear the path!
Nina!
Bow to Nina Viento!
Ari, what's wrong?
Are you okay?
What was that about?
It's nothing.
Kal, I brought your lunch.
You don't need to eat?
At least drink some water.
Everyone's worried.
I know something really bad happened to you before.
And I can tell that something as bad...
No, even worse happened to you recently.
But listen...
Can I talk about Dad?
My dad had a boy who died as a baby.
We used to be really poor.
We couldn't even buy milk.
My mom died just after I was born, right?
We didn't have the money to take her to a doctor.
Life was hard for everyone.
And that was part of what led to the revolution.
But my dad never complained.
He had every right to hate the imperial family.
But he took you in and raised you.
He gave you a lot of love,
taught you to fly...
So... I know it's hard,
but you're our dad's son.
So I know you can do what he did.
I'll leave lunch here.
If there's anything I can do,
just tell me.
Ariel...
That was a wonderful speech.
Now everyone is united again, and we can continue to the End of the Sky.
Are you all right, Claire?
I'm fine.
And stop calling me by that name.
I am Nina Viento.
I've given up that name.
Ari-men is really good.
Yeah...
Are you going to take that to Kal?
Yeah.
The other is...
I'll take it.
You need to eat, or you'll get sick.
RA...
Kal, I brought dinner.
Want to eat?
Oh, right... I'll tell you.
I've decided to quit the flying school.
Even after I've healed,
I guess I won't be able to handle a throttle.
So I spoke with the doctors and Mr. Bandereas,
and I'm going to be a mechanic.
I thought I'd tell you before I tell everyone else.
Move.
Igna?
No matter what I do after this,
don't interfere.
You're pathetic, Kal-el Albus.
I'm borrowing this idiot.
Ignacio!
That's a guard's uniform...
What's going on?
Are you sure we shouldn't stop him?
I don't really know,
but I think we can leave it to him.
You...
It's me, Ignacio.
We have another mission.
I guess my luck really has run out if I have to fly behind him.
I hope I don't shoot him in the back of the he—
Episode 10 Skies of Courage