The clouds flashed just now!
See? There it went again!
It's not the clouds that are flashing. They're reflecting light from the ground.
I smell something burning...
It's a battle.
We just lost contact with all remaining units inside every other city.
We are now completely cut off.
Understood. I've heard enough.
Jaguara and her bastards...
Why would she attack our city now?
They said the squads
that took control of the keep seemed to be looking for something.
For wolves...
Don't be ridiculous.
Those things went extinct ages ago.
No. Rumor has it that Jaguara's still got squads that specialize in wolf hunts.
You just joined up with us, so you probably haven't heard this.
Our squad saw some boys when we were at Darcia's aerial city.
We fought them,
and those of us that were killed had claw marks on them.
Wolves cast a spell over humans...
Superstitious nonsense!
Commander...
All that stuff is nothing more than rumors.
The instant you let such nonsense get to you, you've lost.
Lost? Lost to what, sir?
On the battlefield, a soldier never questions why he is fighting.
What are we fighting for, sir?
The outcome of this fight was decided long ago.
Let me ask you this, then. Who are we?
We're soldiers who were hired by a Noble.
And we still have weapons.
And what's more, we have an opponent to fight.
What more do we need?
We've secured a route to attack the flotilla of berthed airships!
Excellent, we'll launch a surprise attack.
Team B will blow up the ships.
Team A and I will wait by the exit
and take out anybody who comes out of the dome!
--Yes, sir! --Yes, sir!
Those crazy humans are fighting each other.
For the Nobles.
Let's go on ahead, Kiba.
They're Jaguara's forces.
We found 'em.
Who are they?
Hold it right there!
Who the hell are you people?
Why did you help us?
It wasn't intentional.
These are the guys who were chasing after us in that town where we met Cheza.
You know about Cheza?!
What are you talking about?
She's a girl who was created from a flower.
You kids... You're the ones from...
Told you.
Where's Cheza?
The flower went with you, and then...
She was kidnapped by people wearing the same armor as these people after that.
BY Jaguara?!
So that's what happened...
Now I understand why they attacked us...
Orkham... Darcia... Jaguara...
The Nobles would even go to lengths such as this to get their hands on that flower...
Look, Mister, we don't care what's going on with the Nobles.
We're just asking you if you've seen Cheza.
I haven't seen her.
But if they've taken her away, Jaguara's keep is that way.
Out beyond the sea of drift ice.
Wait!
Are you seriously going to fight Jaguara by yourselves?
I fight to protect the things that need me.
That's all.
Commander, were those...
Yes.
So they really do...
Assemble all troops from teams A and B that are left inside the dome.
We'll pursue any forces that broke through our blockade.
Commander...
We're going to settle the score...
...with these bastards who trampled over our fellow soldiers in cold blood.
You're awfully quiet. Are you okay?
This one is not alone, so it is okay.
You know, I like your scent.
Whenever I'm around you, I get this strange feeling.
Even at a time like this.
Why were you captured with this one?
You could have escaped easily on your own.
Well, I never saw things through.
I wasn't able to protect Ruus or Pops.
I couldn't be there for them when they needed me the most.
Besides, I can't be with him anymore.
I can't stay with him.
Because until I met you, I never knew who I really was.
So I don't have any of that wolf's pride in me like the others do.
But maybe somewhere deep down in my heart, I knew what it meant.
That's why I decided that I have to protect you, no matter what.
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get all solemn on you.
You really are amazing. I can't believe I'm talking to you about this.
Besides, I know he'll come for us.
Yes.
Until then, I'll protect you.
You have faith in Hige, do you not, Blue?
Why Hige?
I'm not the least bit interested in that superficial womanizer...
So tell me, what's this "Paradise" place like?
This one does not know, either.
Oh. Well, I guess we'll find out when we get there.
They're at it again. What's the plan?
We'll never get anywhere if we keep attacking them one by one...
...with no goal in mind like we have been.
I know.
Let's head there and stop for nothing.
Let's go to Jaguara's keep.
Cher.
What?
It'll be all right. I'm with you.
Ow!
Why does it always work out like this?
I finally get you all to myself, and I can't take advantage of it.
That reminds me. I heard something when they were questioning me.
Apparently, the two of us aren't exes anymore.
What do you mean?
They said that all records showing that we were married had been destroyed.
Which would mean that our divorce never happened, either.
It's a sad, happy story.
Ow!
Hold still!
When I get home, I'll bake some bread.
If we get out of this, let's go some place far away where no one knows us.
Let's build a little house with a big garden and a red roof.
We'll grow tomatoes and herbs in the garden...
Oh, and let's get a dog, too!
And let's...
Let's... have kids, too.
A girl would be nice.
Knowing you, you'll make a terrific mother.
And then... And then...
Is that what you want?
It's all over.
What do you expect me to do at this point?
You're lying. It's not over yet.
Didn't you come all this way to see this through with your own two eyes?
It's all right. I'll protect you.
I threw away everything I had so I could do that.
Right now, you're the only thing that means anything to me.
Hubb“.
Are you all right?
More or less.
Those are Orkham's troops.
Whoever they are, this is our chance.
Right. Let's go.
Let's go look for Cheza.
Cher.
This tingling in my nose...
This way!
That's too convenient for words.
Cheza!
That's Quent's...
We'll get you out of there.
We need to get away from here.
Hubb!
Cheza!
Hubb!
Why are you doing this?
Orkham and Darcia are both gone, so why are you still fighting?
I know that.
But I can't live my life any other way.
I'm a fool of a man who can only maintain his pride through fighting.
Pride...
We met those wolves on the battlefield.
Wolves that survive by casting a spell over people...
At the time, I thought it was just the ramblings of a dreamer.
Who'd have thought that it would be true...
They were looking for the flower.
Wolves, and the Flower Maiden who was created from Lunar Flowers.
Everything is exactly as it was written in the Book of the Moon.
Looks like we've gotten mixed up in a world of legends while we weren't looking.
We'll give you a lift to the nearest city.
Thanks, but no.
But would you mind if I took that?
Suit yourself.
But where do you plan on heading?
Straight for Jaguara's keep.
I have something that I have to find, too.
I see.
And you?
We'll head for Freeze City.
Commander, Jaguara's forces have taken control of the whole city!
This may prove to be the final battle as far as I'm concerned.
That is what I will fight for, not for the Nobles.
I'll fight for that which I ought to protect.
That city is our home.
Commander, everyone is mounted up!
All right, we're returning to Freeze City!
Yes, sir!
I'll leave the driving to you.
What is it?
No doubt about it...
Let's go!
"Battle's Red Glare"
"Next Time"
But it's thanks to that that I've still got a license with a good safety certificate.
I'm an excellent driver with no accidents and no tickets.
Wham? Wait a minute'.!
This car isn't an automatic?