Back again at NERV's facility hospital, the presence of an unexpected and undetected guest appeared again, but now not only for friendship, but love too. Time later, after falling comatose for Arael's mind rape, the pilot of the second evangelion was still on that same state of mind. Once before, only Ichiro Farfán had the dare to lure inside her unbearable past, not abusively, but curatively. Arael dropped Ichiro's hopes for Asuka to overcome her past like if these were part of a card's castle. Though, even when risking his life, he was there with her, as promised that Saturday's sunset over the fountain. Watching the necklace he handed Rei for the woman he loved at the right side of her bed, he closed his eyes and then some type of contact with Asuka's self was made esoterically. Unlike other kind of communications, this one is not located on the wagon of the subway in march, but instead at the side of a beach at sunset. Ichiro: - Why you can't come back ? - Asuka: - I can't. - Ichiro: - Because your past is out here ? As long as that's around, I'll also be around. - Asuka: - But you left me, I have no one to trust out there. - Ichiro: - I understand and I can't blame you if you think that way, but you know that won't change the way how things really are, the way I really feel about you. - Asuka: - You love me ? How can you tell ? - Ichiro: - Because this is the only unexplainable feeling I have now in my life. Besides, even when not feeling for me love anymore, remember that as long as you have yourself, you'll always have someone to trust. - Asuka: - ... Will I ? - Ichiro: - Asuka chan, show me that your courage was not just a performance to make us think how fearless you were against any situation. Show me the Asuka I still haven't found, the one I can still meet. - Asuka: - Ichiro kun, we both love each other [ Looking away ], I know that now... But what expects us out there ? Is there really a life to live for on that twisted world we're trying to rescue ? - Ichiro: - Asking that myself, I came up to this conclusion: " The very answer relies on the effort you make to find it out ". - Asuka: - [ Turning ] Ichiro kun, I, I, I... - This sort of communication was interrupted when another kind of feeling touched Ichiro's senses. Then, The ground began to shake and the spirits of the people there ( Specially the ones on central dogma ) got Ichiro's worry. " Rei chan " he said silently... " Her presence is somewhere else now, but I don't know where... Is she still alive ? " Eva 0 pilot planned her self-destruction heroically to save the lives of her friends but specially Shinji's, for that unknown but beautiful feeling she had for the young Ikari. The explosion took a great part of the capital... For the very first time since the angels began to appear, no other explosion surprised our Nerima friends like this one ( Who were watching the actions at a distance, as always ). Miraculously, the three dragons was still on its feet, believe it or not... But back at NERV, even though evangelion unit 0 left no traces of itself or the angel in that explosion, there were absolutely no remains of the unit, not even small recognizable particles. Just as exact as the incident on Las Vegas months ago, before the third evangelion could be lost. Something very odd was going on, it was just too stupid to buy the destruction of eva 0 that way. Unfortunately, Shinji bought the first theory easily... Giving more steps behind on his stability, regretfully. But what was right and what was wrong ? The faces of everyone involved directly on that incident are placed on a single scene, with division squares. Was the game ending really, or was it just getting close to its beginning ? The scene fades in a black curtain. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Four ways of hatred, chapter six: " Céfiro everybody wants ". ------------------------------------------------------------------ { Music cue: " Candy everybody wants " 10,000 maniacs }. This is a room which displays beauty in all its aspects, each and every single side of it demonstrated fine taste for art, fashion and fascination. Though, the sculptures, the paintings, or the antiques, are not exactly what get our attention... But instead a couple covered with wide and comfortable white sheets. The softest bed of all began to shake as the young woman over that bed began moaning for a reason... A nightmare ?? Yes, a nightmare. Naked under the sheets, none of her corporal parts was visible as the young man who just made love to her woke up for the moaning. He held her and on that physical contact, the red hared little goddess managed to wake up, shaking her head and shouting " no " several times in despair. Young man: - [ Tenderly ] Hikaru chan, Hikaru chan, it was only a a nightmare... Again. - Hikaru: - No Lan kun, this time I know it was not. The vision couldn't be clearer this time. - Lantis: - And that means ? - Hikaru: - I must go back to Earth, soon. I know Umi and Fuu had the same feeling I had... If I'm not mistaken, this probably explains in certain way why the monsters reappeared. - Lantis: - Well, so far all we know is that the reasons are away from our knowledge. Hikaru chan, do you have any idea of what this could mean to Cefiro, Autozam, Farhen and Cizeta ? - Hikaru: - [ Blinking rapidly ] The end of this new chaos ? Hai, indeed, I know it would. Lantis, the girls and I must meet. Gather Ascot, Ráfaga, Caldina and the others on the palace, [ Placing hand to the front ] we will meet you all at the palace soon. - Lantis: - [ Smirking ] I do understand the importance of the situation Hikaru chan. However, It would be good if you could get dressed at least with a robe before teleporting. - ( Note: The magical knights have learned more spells since the old times... timeline placed on the late 90's in this story ). Hikaru: - [ Blushing ] Oh right, arigato. [ Materializing royal clothes ] Until later Lan kun. - Lantis: - [ Smiling slightly ] Later. - Hikaru disappears. Lantis: - [ Sighing and falling over bed ] She's wonderful, as always. I wonder how the others are going to take the news... Oh, no matter. - The next scene is a white crystalline region on the farthest region at the north of Cefiro, not cold or hot, but adjustable to the will of the mind. Used to be a wasteland, now that piece of land was known as " Endobia ". " Diamond ladder " in a strange dialect, proper of that planet. The three magical knights changed the land completely, making it probably the most beautiful part over the face of Cefiro. ( Note: As an unmentioned fact, Cefiro's axis was vertical and not diagonal, like the most kind of planets we know. So, you could say the place was hypothetically: " The top of the world " ). Seated over the branches of a crystal tree, a couple of women watched with happiness the arrival of their most energetic bravest partner since the age of 14. Umi, Fuu and Hikaru didn't have to communicate with each other mentally, to know a meeting was about to take place for that unknown but old premonition. Umi: - [ Smiling ] Strange, this time you were last. That's most unusual from you. - Fuu: - Although the situation is not the right one to inquire on such topics... [ Smiling ] Umi's right ! - Hikaru: - [ Playing with fingers ] Well, the problem was that.. - Umi and Fuu: - [ Giggling ] Of course, you and Lantis ! - Hikaru: - [ Glaring with comic fangs ] Well don't blame it on me just for the coldness Ferio and Clef have ! - Fuu: - [ Blushing ] Ferio's not coldness... He just, just, just... Comes home very tired and wants to sleep, that's all. - Umi: - [ Looking away, offended ] And Clef's much too busy. His other duties are more important. - Hikaru: - [ Thinking, bigsweating ] In few words, one's lazy like a cricket and the other's just careless. According to what I saw on this vision, Earth and Cefiro are unbalanced... Which brought the monsters back, from unknown origins. - Umi: - And the detail we didn't notice was that this began as the so called " angels " first appeared on Earth. - Fuu: - But, are we getting back ? - Hikaru: - My thoughts are these: Fighting monsters here will never end the constant building of this endless chain. Those " angels " represent on Earth, our main threat, here on Céfiro. - Fuu: - But there is already a force taking care of that matter, NERV I think. We can't leave the people of Céfiro defenseless. - Umi: - Do you remember the other part of that dream, Fuu chan ? - Fuu - Well, I, I, I... - Hikaru: - [ Nodding ] A determined moment came, on which the guardians of that force were totally helpless against... Something. - Umi: - Which represents in this case, our doom... Sounds like a future to be changed to me. - Hikaru: - And so I thought the same, they won't be able to do that by themselves. - Fuu: - ... I also remember many people being slaughtered. - Umi: - Hai Fuu chan, that can be prevented, don't worry... On what we must concentrate is on those things which beated helplessly NERV robots. - Hikaru: - The others will understand Fuu, don't worry. - Umi: - [ Nodding and smiling ] Right. Besides, our families will be safer here than in any other part of the universe. - Fuu: - [ Nodding slowly ] Hai, of course. - Hikaru: - ... [ Looking at both ] Then, shall we ? - Fuu and Umi: - [ Smiling ] Right away ! - The magical knights got their hands together and used a teleporting spell to meet their friends and councilors on Céfiro. With their vision, Hikaru, Umi and Fuu were about to venture into their most dangerous and exciting tale ever. --------------- Unable to perform their powers on Earth, Hikaru, Umi and Fuu, became nothing but lucky survivors of the second impact during the beginning of the second millennium. In a desperate attempt, this old circle of friends went again to Tokyo tower, not alone but with their families. They fled... Yes, that's what they did. But this was merely an strategy to return and fix their wrecked planet, later. Whenever they had the ability to unsleash their power on Earth as they used to do on Céfiro. Not believing this, their parents remained astonished after viewing this new world and the fame their children had there as magical knights and heroes of Céfiro. Strangely, the second impact didn't brought chaos to Céfiro, but instead a change of timelines between worlds... In few words, a day on Céfiro was a day on Earth, a week, a month, or a year and so. The three youngsters were able to at least get graduated during the 90's, which became the briefest happiness of all for them. On that fourth visit to the planet, they became finally able to fulfill their destinies into what love concerns... Living the rest of their lives at the side of their beloved ones. Though, this didn't represent an obstacle to finish the purpose they were dragged on to Céfiro... To get domain over their powers, there or anywhere. This took years of training and sacrifice. ( Note: Their training consisted in becoming themselves, Rayearth, Selece and Windam, rather than just their conjurers. This took approximately 14 years of their lives and an obligatory state of chastity... Hikaru, Umi and Fuu enjoyed sexual labors with the men they loved only after this ). As soon as they prepared their return to Earth, monsters of terrible kinds began to appear on Céfiro and also in some parts of Windam, Farhem and Cizeta. Even with their new acquired strength, these creatures were as strong as Deboner, which made their fights against them not easy ones. In case of leaving, the people of Céfiro would have remained defenseless. Eventually, threats appeared and threats were destroyed... But somehow, this was beginning to look like an endless chain. One determined day, while enjoying a peaceful dream, Hikaru, Umi and Fuu had the portion of a vision at the same time. It was about a robot-like creature losing its eye for a spear. The overwhelming amount of blood woke them up, making the vision incomplete and senseless. As some of you may know, this was indeed a vision of future events on Earth. The magical knights concluded that was one of the evangelion units, after comparing it with the ones they had the chance to see, while contemplating their old home and its situation from when to when. More portions of that strange vision completed the thought later, making it reasonable and good enough for the magical knights in order to know what to do, to end that chain and return home. But why was that so called " synchronicity " taking place between both planets ?? It never happened before, even when Céfiro and the other neighbor planets get almost destroyed by Deboner's threat. The actions were never felt on Earth. Well, the conception of Céfiro as another Earth on other dimension was wrong. The opened gate on Tokyo tower was a warp not to another dimension, but to another planet millions of light years away from Earth. Making it short, Céfiro and Earth were on the same universe ( Unlike Palma or Warzard's Earth ). Making reference again to the Universe's division, each region had a planet which shared qualities with Earth. In the case of Céfiro, the planet was ubicated in one of the most beautiful sectors of Dori region ( Now in charge a knight called Cibrian ). Earth had an invisible damnation over it, ( Even invisible for Holy knights ) that actions over Earth would be felt with the arrival of angels on the other brother planets, in different ways, but with one common result. The fate of the planets depended of Earth's fate. But who was doing this and why was the power around the planets above the holy knights reach ?? Commander Ikari was leading humanity into something. But, were his actions and SEELE's leading all into what they thought ? Having a glimpse of the upcoming future, the magical knights knew now what to do. But they were not just going to leave Céfiro defenseless in case of another monster attack. Their friends and counselors were gathered on the central palace. Not only their friends from Céfiro were there, but also from the neighbor planets. They all were grown and mature people now. Besides that, only their clothing was different ( Céfiro has too a fashion time. They're not that simple minded ). After hearing the theory of the knights, each and every listener had still questions to be answered on the " war room ". Ascot: - So, that's basically why you'll leave ?... Hmmm. - Caldina: - But, imagine this was something more than a simple coincidence... How can you be so sure your intervention will save both planets ? - Rafaaga: - Caldina, are you doubting about their word ? - Caldina: - [ Upset ] Of course not, that was not my intention ! - Now the incredible: Seated over one of the chairs, Alcione spoke with wisdom. Alcione: - True, yours is mainly curiosity. [ Smiling slightly ] That was another way to ask on what can we be helpful. - Aska: - That is precisely what I was about to ask. Magical knights, what can we do to cooperate with you ? - Hikaru: - [ Inhaling ] Queen Aska, Tarta, Tatra, Geo, Zazu and everyone. Judging the actual situation, the best thing will be to wait the next monster attack. - Fuu: - In due time, we will be warned about the situation. For now, we know the time to engage into battle against whatever we saw is close, but not that much. - Umi: - Until that time, the people of Céfiro will be safe while we stop this monstrous chain once and for all. - Clef: - Magical knights, remember always that the existence of Earth is in check... I've also had that feeling too. - Hikaru: - Clef, have you... ? - Clef: - As you, I've been stroke with that feeling. Though, you're the only ones capable to translate the language of these apocalyptic dreams. - Ferio: - [ Nodding ] That's right. As always, you're the best of all; and don't worry, in case of dealing with monsters while you're on Earth, they'll regret it ! - Fuu: - Ferio... - Geo Metro: - True, the NSX will be ready to stop threats from any kind. - Zazu: - Way to go, Geo ! - Tatra: - [ Smiling ] Rakoon and Rasheen will help gladly. - Tarta: - [ Frowning ] As always speaking for both, eh Tatra ? - Aska: - My powers will always be at the service of the ones who freed us once from the ultimate evil. I owe you that and much more, magical knights. - Mokona: - Poo poo, poo poo ! - Umi: - [ Smiling ] And we know you will Mokona. - Primera: - [ Flying over the table ] Alright, let's free Cefiro from evil again ! - Everyone stood up, and then we see a low take-up focusing weapons, rods and hands together as a sign of solidarity between nations and planets. The solemn moment is freezed for few seconds and then, the camera focus a tree from top to bottom late on the afternoon. On the bottom, we see a couple looking at the sun taking position to sink on the horizon. It was Alcione along with a man on his early 40's. Alcione: - Kintaro, wouldn't you like to go back this time ? - Kintaro: - [ Sighing and smiling ] Why do you insist Alcione ? Do you really want me to go ? - Alcione: - [ Shaking head and blushing ] No, you know it's not that. But I really think you should be where you belong. - Kintaro: - Look Alcione, I really belong where my heart and my soul tell me to. I love you, when are you going to understand that Alcione ? - Alcione: - As soon as he magical knights resurrected me, the first thing that I asked myself was: Why ? It was with eternal rest only that I could be able to forget Zagato... But then you came and changed my life Kintaro Oe. I know you love me, but I keep on asking myself: " How can a man love a woman who might probably never love him the same way ? " - Kintaro: - Apply that same phrase to yourself and think again about Zagato. I know you'll find the results surprising. - Alcione: - I, I just want you to be home. - Kintaro: - Nothing's there for me... [ Sighing ] When I came here through Tokyo tower just like Hikaru, Fuu and Umi, I, I, I just saw my dreams realized. I found out what I wanted to do with my life, getting rid of my unstable style of living. I learned a lot back then, I won't deny that ever. But I always wanted to live where my dreams could be true forever. Alcione, you complete that unique vision of perfection. - Alcione: - [ Blushing ] Ken chan... Am I really more valuable to your eyes than being surrounded by beautiful and desirable women always ? - Kinatro: - My friends you mean, I know they all perished after the second impact. Thinking about it just makes my desire to stay here forever, greater. - Alcione: - [ Smiling slightly ] Ken chan, tell me more about your past. On how Earth used to be before its disaster. - Kintaro: - So, you knew perfectly well that even though we've so much time knowing each other, I still have a lot to speak about, huh ? - Alcione grabbed Kintaro's hand and made her smile now tender. Alcione: - That's because you're never done with anything Oe kun... So ? - Kintaro: - Very well, let me tell you about the time I had to save the project of an animated film which was not going too good. - Alcione: - Sounds interesting. - Kintaro: - Not caring about the advice that the people there wanted someone with a car and not a bicycle, I took determination and..... - The camera gets away from that scenario slowly and the sound begins to fade, slowly.... This, just to return again millions of light years back to Earth. On an African jungle once very populated, we can see the vision of someone focusing the image of a man investing a very elegant armor. The vision of this character is confused, but doesn't keep away its hunger for curiosity. The plug suited pilot of Eva unit 0 was still alive... Why ? Rei: - Where, where am I ? - Man: - Your new home until further advice. - Rei: - And you are ? - Man: - My name is Ikki, Ayanami san. Third knight of the House of Paro and guardian of the Nagi region. - Rei: - Am I still alive ? Is this a dream ? - Ikki: - [ Bored look ] Why are you so resistant to believe that is True ? - Rei: - Eva 0 was programmed, I programmed it for self destruction in order to... - Ikki: - Save your friends ? Well, do not worry, I saved you that task by doing it myself... Besides, that behind you is going to be much more useful in the future as it is, rather than wrecked. - Rei turned slowly to see what was meaning Ikki with " that behind her " ... It was nothing else but eva unit 0, on the fetus position this was before its self destruction. Daring to defy the conception she had about angels, she asked stunned to Ikki. Rei: - [ Without turning ] Are you an angel ? - Ikki: - Well, I must confess I am looking forward to become a celestial being. Yet, I am still useful on the semi mortal plane.- Rei: - ........ [ Shaking head slowly ] Commander Ikari and the others must know what has happened. - Ikki: - So, that must mean you are planning to leave already ? Very well, I can make your way back even shorter... But before leaving, hear this little tale for a while. - Rei: - A little... Tale ? - Ikki: - Its length is considerably long, but I am sure you do have curiosity to know what is it about. - For the very first time on her existence, Rei was clueless about a determined situation. In front of that holy knight, the young Ayami, took a seat over the floor, having all the will of the world to satisfy her curiosity on that unusual, but fantastic topic. The scene fades as Ikki smirks for Rei's curiosity. --------------- { Music cue: " Universe " Savage Garden }. Kaworu Nagisa ( Also known by others as Tarbis ), was starting a strange relationship with Shinji on Earth. Shinji was in one of his most depressive stages ever, believing Rei dead and Asuka at the edge of that, he found on the 15th angel a strange sort of friend. Silently, Ichiro, Toji and Kensuke watched carefully how their friend was falling inside an endless abyss. Even when not being able to retrieve Asuka back from the existence she was on, Ichiro was in control on his now boring hideout. He knew that in given time things were going to be better for everyone and that those who deserved to pay, were going to do that... He just asked to himself: "Why shouldn't it be that way ?" But that phrase alone didn't end at all the hopes Ichiro had to be in control. Like the magical knights on Cefiro, Ichiro knew he had a duty to be performed in the future. Perceiving this through dreams, he got closer again in secret with Toji and Kensuke for brief moments. This time, they were talking over the roof of a house that used to be a dojo on the days before the second impact, which happened to be as well the place where he and Ranma used to train before being the target of so many people. Toji: - I, I don't believe this. - Ichiro: - I remember I cured you not long ago from supposed incurable wounds. If you can believe that, why can't you believe this ? - Kensuke: - Because this sounds just too out of line. - Ichiro: - But what if it was true, wouldn't you just love that ? - Kensuke: - Wh-what do you mean with that ? - Ichiro: - Because... In case of being true, you would be finally be a hero and also a pilot. Not quite of an evangelion unit, but a pilot with an important mission. - Toji and Kensuke looked at each other uncertain. Ichiro: - Guys, the point is that this is more than a mere coincidence, either you agree or not. But, we have a long time knowing each other and never during that long period of time I have dared to doubt about the word of any of you. Why can't you have some faith on my wacked predictions now, just a little faith ? - Toji: - [ Blinking slowly ] Very well, I will. Though, ya must know I will be no longer in debt with ya. - Ichiro: - I wonder when did you ever were in debt with me ? - Kensuke: - Are you sure this might be right ? - Ichiro: - Hey, judge your dream and tell me if the images fill your expectations... They fill mine, ya know ? - Toji: - Dis is totally nutz, I can't believe we have actually accepted ta do dis. - Ichiro: - But in case of not being just another nutty action by mankind, how would you react ? - Toji and Kensuke remained silent once again, not knowing what to answer exactly. Ichiro: - As I thought, just promise that you'll not freak when the indicated time comes. - Toji and Kensuke: - [ Nodding slowly ] No problem. - Ichiro: - [ Smiling ] Good... You know ? I would have really love to come here for other reasons. Do you remember the old days when we used to sing songs over the roofs and the people had to even call the cops so we could shut up ? - Kensuke: - Oh yeah, I remember there was a time like that. I can't recall exactly when did that happened, but there was a time, though. - Toji: - Times are getting worst day by day, that the past we used ta bitch 'bout seem almost like a paradise. - Ichiro: - Well, either way it is never too late to revive what we once lived... " The world is a vampire, sent to drain... " - Toji: - [ Smiling slightly ] " Secret destroyers, hold you up to the flames. " - Kensuke: - [ Grinning ] " And what do I get, for my pain. " - Ichiro: - " Betrayed desires and a piece of the game. " - All: - [ In increasing volume little by little ] " Even though I know-I suppose I'll show all my cool and cold-like old job. " - Before singing the chorus, the sound fades and so the scene does the same. --------------- { Music cue: " Never really been " Soul Asylum }. The gathering of couples on Cefiro also gave birth while no one was paying attention during the first decade after the second impact on Earth, to a lonesome and extremely powerful warrior. Ascot had now even greater power than Clef. Once a child, then a whimpering youngster, Ascot was the mightiest wizard over the four planets after the magical knights ( And even they had to admit how powerful he was ). However, another result of the training he went trough in order to be that sort of magical ruler was good and wisdom. Although Ascot was on that high point of the ladder, he chose to spend the rest of his life teaching magic to whoever he considered proper, just like Clef... Who became with the time less short tempered and fell in love with the girl who once used to make fun of his advises. Now Clef was even older and yet responsible in his behavior, but Umi changed too into a wonderful and bright woman, whose spirit was as white as snow, just like her friends. The old babyface accepted he loved Umi as much as she loved him. Anyway, true, Ascot had no interest in loving anyone. Reason why he decided to build up his complex character in teaching magic to his students, which he learned to love like brothers and sisters eventually. On an open field on the country, " Ascot sama " as all his students knew him, was watching the youngest of his students performing a complex levitation spell to make an enormous rock float over the air. " Just a little more " he emphasized hopefully to that six year old little girl. With a lot of effort and sweat drops on her forehead she manages to lift the rock at the required height. The students cheer and clap that unbelievable action. The little girl smiles and look at her master asking: " Did I made it Ascot sama ? ". This interrogant makes her lose concentration on what she was doing and the rock falls hard to the ground, lifting everyone from where they were seated, quite high. Ascot - [ Sweatdroping and smiling ] Not bad, how does it feel to be on top of the world, Aqua ? - Aqua: - [ Ashamed ] I'm so sorry I dropped the big rock, Ascot sama. - Ascot: - Nah, you were just great. Just remember next time you do it to never lose concentration. You'll find this piece of cake in a not so distant future, little Aqua. - Aqua: - [ Smiling and nodding ] Yosh, arigato gosai mas. - Ascot smiled to Aqua and then turned to the rest of the class, which was on the floor with endless dizziness spirals as eyes. Ascot: - [ Smiling ] Well everyone, I believe we've had enough for today. Go home and distract yourselves a little in order to be fresh and radiant for tomorrow's class. - All: - Aha, hai sensei. - The scene fastforwards to see Ascot sighing alone in the middle of the class and then turning to a group of green and dense bushes asking with a smirk: " Are being curious again, or what ? " The short but imposing presence of knight Ferio gets out from the bushes corresponding the facial expression, while carrying his board sword. Ferio: - No, last time was curiosity. This is purely coincidental. - Ascot: - Get to the point Ferio, what do you want ? - Ferio: - Nothing in particular, like other times in the past we have had conversations. - Ascot: - You really are strange Ferio. But anyway, what would you like to " talk " about ? - Ferio: - I saw you last night on your way to Ester, have any " important business " to deal with anyone there ? Ester plains have probably the most beautiful women over Céfiro. - Ascot: - And you are not mistaken at all, I do have important business with someone there, satisfied ? - Ferio: - [ Blinking rapidly ] Are you actually telling me that you are, are, are.... ? - Ascot: - " Not all what shine's gold ", I bet Fuu chan has told you that before, she's deeply wise. - Appearing behind Ferio, Clef spoke about the matter. Clef: - The youngest of your students, she's from Ester, right ? - Ascot: - [ Nodding ] Hai, she is. - Ferio: - You mean that little girl who lift that rock ? I thought you were, you were, you were talking about... - Clef passed at the side of Ferio and interrupted without looking at him. Clef: - " Not everything that shine's gold ", Ferio san. How are she and her grandfather doing ? - Ascot: - Better, specially Aqua. I believe she has already got over the deaths of her parents. - Clef: - Aqua is really a brilliant student. She has a promising future, my congratulations Ascot. - Ascot: - Well, arigato Guru... Now, go back to enjoy the happiness you find in silence and leave me be. - Ferio: - Why are you upset again Ascot ? - Ascot: - I didn't got the place I'm endorser by telling everyone my thoughts. Respect that and leave me... [ Open mouthed ] So soon ? Could it be possible ? - Clef: - Ferio san, go back to town and take everyone to a safer place. " Zaritos " seem to be coming to attack again. - ( Note: On Dehko language, Zarito means Messenger of destruction. Besides that, Zaritos were in essence the reflection of angels in the world of Cefiro. The only difference is that Zaritos were not looking for another goal in particular but the destruction of life on the four planets ). Ferio: - How many of them ? - Clef: - I don't know yet, hurry up ! - Ferio: - [ Nodding rapidly ] I'm on my way. - Ferio began running at an unbelievable speed to the central city , very worried for the time elapsed between the last Zarito attack and this one. Once alone, both magicians looked at each other with Incertitude. Ascot: - You know this might be without doubt the greatest challenge the magical knights have ever faced. - Clef: - I know, I have felt the inner and outer strength of these Zaritos... Which now seem to be three and moving to the center of the four planets. - Ascot: - I know what you are thinking, it has never be done and the results might be not ones expected. - Clef: - You should know by now I'm actually more preoccupied for your will towards this particular idea. - Ascot: - It is my obligation to do it, whether I like it or not. I swore my unconditional loyalty to the magical knights with my own life. You know Alcione and queen Aska will have my same sentiments, though they will accede. - Alcione: - [ Behind Ascot ] And now that we are together, the only thing that remains is to rendezvous with queen Aska. - Clef: - She must be waiting for us already. - Alcione, Ascot and Clef got their hands together and then disappeared quickly in a brief dazzle. The camera moves to the sky quickly, then to the stratosphere and then to outer space, focusing finally the magical knights using now Rayearth, Selece and Windam as part of themselves and not just borrowing their power. Flying at fast speed, the three knights finally spot a group of mechanical-like creatures on their way to the center of the planets. Hikaru: - There they are and as we first feared, they are finally planning to destroy the four planets in a single attack. - Umi: - And now they seem to have the power to do it. Have you felt their strengths ? - Fuu: - Unlike the other monsters faced before, the destructive potential of these is overwhelming. - Hikaru: - No matter, you know we can... [ With eyes wide open ] Oh my God ! - Then a second window opens up on the same screen. Umi: - It, it can't be. - Then a third... Fuu: - I can't believe it either. - The creatures are now clearly visible and their shapes were to the surprise of many, darker replicas of Rayearth, Selece and Windam... Was this a destiny's joke, a coincidence, or just another evil reflection of themselves in greater scale ? The three evil Zaritos turned slowly to see the magical knights approaching to them now at a moderated speed. Their eyes began to glow deep red and without doubting about their actions, the three messengers of destruction decided to fusion just like the magical knights did sometimes in the past. The magical knights stopped their advance as the screen's divided In three, showing on each the expressions of wonder Hikaru, Umi and Fuu had for what they had just seen. Hikaru: - They can fuse like ourselves, this foe is even more dangerous than what we originally thought. - Umi: - He's still looking at us. What should we do ? Maybe we ought to join forces as well. - Fuu: - No, for some reason I have the slight feeling that's precisely what that thing wants. - Umi: - But it's just suicidal to fight such foe separately. - Hikaru: - That's true, but for the time being it would be better to combat as we are. Its actions are too obvious for the time being. - Fuu: - Look out, here it comes !! - In very, very, very, slow motion, we see how the Zarito rushes to the magical knights unseathing its sword and delivering a single but deadly slash, which was only able impact the magical knights with its cutting wave. This thanks to the highly enhanced senses our heroes had after becoming the new magical guardians. The Zarito turns around and watches with hidden amazement the reflexes of the magical knights, acknowledging with this that none of them were going to be easy prey... Unfortunately, the worry behind the magical knight's lines was maybe greater. Hikaru: - Is everyone okay ? - Fuu: - It's a monster, I haven't seen ever anything or anyone with such speed and strength. - Umi: - [ Sweating ] That was no ordinary attack, a simple slash doesn't have this kind of effect. - Fuu: - Maybe... [ Blinking rapidly ] Maybe it really was natural for it to perform that attack !? - Hikaru: - Alright then, this time we will attack first. - Umi and Fuu: - Yosh. - The magical knights flew directly where the Zarito was at a fast speed. As soon as they reach a combat distance from the mechanical-like creature, the camera gets away fast allowing us to see from a distance the beginning of a small explosive chain, almost at the center of the four planets. Then we see over the surface of a small wandering satellite, a party of four watching sublimely the actions taking place miles away, as if these were at meters of distance. Alcione: - Their wisdom will make them prevail against that Zarito, they have become indeed, heads of this system of things. - Ascot: - But for how long will they prevail against this foe without precedents ? ... [ Grinning ] I believe this is the part on which we get to make our performance, huh ? - Aska: - But this has never been done. Although we all fight for a common cause, we all represent different feelings, thoughts and ideals. It is a mixture of this kind capable to help the magical knights instead of making them fail ? - Clef: - This is one time on which our emotional and magical differences will be placed aside. As long as we keep that thought in mind, our help for the knights will be imperative to their victory and our survival. - Alcione: - I agree, our powers are not to be demonstrated only for their might, but for the wisdom these are canalized for. Our wisdom. - Ascot: - I believe I can do that... But for that reason alone. - Aska: - I will do everything in my hands to save the ones who once gave their spirits to save our planets. - Clef: - Let us go then to our respective places, are you ready ? - All: - [ Nodding ] Ready. - The magicians abandon the surface of the asteroid, as each leaves light traces of different colors in different directions. The Violet trace of Alcione heads to Farhen, the greenish trace of Ascot leaves to Autozam, the red trace of queen Aska leaves to Cizeta and the white trace of Clef leaves to Céfiro. As the last trace of light is focused to its corresponding planet, the scene is focused again over the magical knights, who were performing more defensive maneuvers against the Zarito rather than offensive. Umi: - [ Grunting ] Why can't we fusion !? It is the only way we can defeat it ! - Hikaru: - Don't allow your impatience get control over you ! Remember everything we have learned. - Umi: - Hai, I do remember !! But they also taught us to see a way out through adverse situations and I can't see or perceive any ! - Fuu: - Neither can I, but we must trust each other's senses. - Hikaru: - Just wait a little more, kudasai. - Umi: - [ Sweating ] Very well, I'll take the lead now... [ Glowing deep blue ] " Mizu no Ryu !! " - Umi released her water dragon on the Zarito, who just got slightly hurt for it. Then, the dark fusion began to attack with thousands of dark arrows... Some of them found their objective, some others didn't. It didn't represent exactly a considerable damage for the magical knights, though the knights were in disadvantage, which was known by them quite well. Once again, the camera gets away from the central battlefield to focus in different and detailed take-ups how the other magicians were reciting in different and own dialects, their own rituals of defense, risen to their maximum expression. ( Note: Maybe unnecessary in certain way, each an every single magician has his or her pride. At the same time, this pride is resumed in different and own techniques. The only way to release a determined spell is to recite it perfectly well on the language this was originally evoked and in no other way. Usually, a wizard only allows a single being to learn these kind of dialects and this being is usually a successor... Not all the wizards are in the obligation to have one ). Suddenly, all the wizards get surprisively the aspects these originally had when they were little kids, excepting Clef ( Who has looked like that way almost for a lifetime ). In certain way cornered and very tired, the magical knights get together shoulder with shoulder, at the very edge of risking themselves to do what the Zarito was waiting for them to do. Hikaru: - We must take the risk then, if the fight keeps this course, the planets might carry damages. - Fuu: - In that case, I am ready. - Umi: - [ Smirking ] And so am I, let's show that copy. - Performing the fusion in slow motion, we see that our heroes get stuck mysteriously in the middle of it and then begin to turn into stone... The camera moves to the opposite side, showing that the Zarito was already in an advanced position, like if he had performed that spell with premeditation. Hikaru: - Just as I feared, damn it ! - Umi: - But how could it be, I don't understand. - Fuu: - That's because, it was expecting this since the very begining... It wasn't going to change it's strategy at all. - Hikaru: - [ Grunting ] We must get out of here, or else there'll be no more hope for anyone over the three planets. - The Zarito looked at the results of his attack in progress and then began to advance slowly to the troubled magical knights. At a long distance, on the stratosphere's of their respective planets, the NSX, Rankoon and Rasheen and the old floating ship at command of the now lord Sanyun watched horrified the terrible scene, live. Geo Metro: - Alright, this has gone far enough. Zazu, prepare to launch the 2X rockets. - Zazu: - Right away Geo ! - At the same time, on the other planets, the mentioned attack forces were about to take the same actions, until the voice of the wizards began speaking to their minds through the use of telepathy. Ascot: - Oh no, you're not doing anything like that, rockhead. - Tatra: - But we must do something. - Tarta: - For one of the few times on her life, Tatra is right. - Alcione: - Any other kind of help but your hope might just make the defeat of the magical knights faster. - Sanyun: - [ Kneeling ] Your highness, I beg you please. - Aska: - Not this time my dear Sanyun, It will be more heroic from you this time to stay where you are. - Lantis: - Are you just going to let the Zarito take their lives ?- Clef: - Lantis, like Ferio and yourself I am also worried. But you must stay away this time. - Ferio: - Very well, if that's what you require we'll stay put. But please do something ! - Clef: - [ Opening eyes meanly with close up ] Dameritu Oxer ! - Alcione: - Fewdo Donemec ! - Aska: - Iilgigle Boras ! - Ascot: - [ Smirking ] Atalante Duka ! - ( Note: Different languages with a single meaning: " Barrier of all " ). The four forces began to concentrate on the way of the giant Zarito, making his passage through, impossible. The magical knights, whispered each the name of Clef with hope and then nodded to each other. Fuu: - MIDORI NO SHIPPU !!! - Umi: - KOI TATSUNAKI !!! - Hikaru: - AKAI INAZUMA !!! - The combined forces of their strengths allowed them to get free from their elemental prisons and complete solemnly the fusion all were desiring to perform. Watching this with rage, the eyes of the evil Zarito began to glow deep red again with anger. So, the " messenger of destruction " just rose its sword and stroke the force field, breaking it. The wizards fall to the ground on their respective planets, very wounded and at the edge of losing consciousness. Feeling the presence of the wizards hurt badly, the magical knights are closed up just before exploding their inner and outer strengths to the maximum... The main battle had begun. The next scene is presented with many combat scenes on which not only the evil giant gets hurt but also the heroic one. Getting some distance while panting, both colossus know that the time for the final stand had arrived. Fuu: - He has returned every single attack with out same intensity. - Umi: - There's no other choice, but this. - Hikaru: - And now you're completely right, friend. - All: - MAGICAL RAINBOW !!! - ( Note: Once again... Any mistakes, its all the spanish dub's fault ). Not remaining behind the Zarito copied too this magnificent attack with a gray-scale styled magical rainbow. Both crashed strongly, blinding momentarily everyone on the planets watching the battle ( Specially Autozam's astronomers ). The power was not surrendering to any side, which was good in appearance... But the magical knights were worried for being the first ones to notice such action had the power to destroy the Zarito, true. But at the same time themselves and the whole planetary system. The four wizards then got up with a lot of effort and looked at the changed situation, even more worried. Alcione: - Here's my energy, magical knights. - Aska: - Anything for the sake of our peace. - Ascot: - Here, have as well my part of the bargain. - Clef: - [ Thinking ] Umi chan, be brave as always. - By moving their hands, the wizards managed to change the course of the magical rainbow a little forward against the Zarito. But there was still a lot of way to win and our heroes were suffering already a strength overload. But, focusing again the inactive part of the armed forces on each planet......... Geo Metro: - Zazu, raise your left hand and let your power get inside the magical knights. - Zazu: - [ Nodding ] Understood. [ To crew ] You hear that, do the same I'll do everyone. - All: - [ Sweating ] Nande ? - Zazu: - [ Glaring ] Just do it !! - They all did as they were told... Then we see Tatra and Tarta doing the same, Sanyun, all the Céfiro gang and eventually in fast motion all the inhabitants of the different planets. The accumulation of energy in a sudden provoked a massive extension of the magical rainbow, obliterating in seconds the aggressor, without damaging any planet behind the Zarito. Only small dark particles remain of the deadly Zarito as we see no more the fused guardians of magic, but only the single entity in its three original parts. Hikaru: - A repeated tale, yet the most wonderful one. - Umi: - [ Smiling while panting ] And that is... ? - Fuu; - Just like when we fought Deboner long time ago, remember? - Hikaru: - It was the faith and cooperation of the inhabitants of all these planets what made us see things through the end... Alive. - Umi: - [ Sighing ] So, now are we leaving back to Earth, right ? - Fuu: - But first [ Yawning ], we all need a well deserved rest. - All: - [ Yawning ] Only that and nothing else. - The three giants remain in the middle of the planets, in sleeping positions, while the four planets have big sweatdrops behind. The scene fades with a funny orchestra theme. --------------- { Music cue: " Parte del aire " Fito Páez }. " For those who never left, for those who remained brave against the adversities... For all of you who thought that dying for your ideals was better than following the easiest way of all, I shall grant each and everyone faithful, happiness through the longest of the eternities. " Saito Shiina 2015. The poet was still alive and enjoying ( to his point of view ) the last days of his life, happy. As part of many inhabitants of the city who never left, for either bravery, stupidity, or having no other place to go, Shiina dedicated this small portion of an enormous poem of his called: " The fallible of what we once rejected " to demonstrate if death was not the end of everything, it was indeed the end of the most precious chapter in the existence of any being, anywhere. Though, a small part of that little army of bravery was beginning to regret the fact of following the message of that portion. Now on her mature age, Meiko Rokudo was weeping the recent death of all her Shikishins on a private graveyard she built behind her mansion. Even with the dangerous situation after almost half Tokyo 3 was blown to bits by the presumed eva zero's self destruction, Meiko didn't care anymore about dying without her brothers alive. On probably the saddest chapter of her life, her old friends were there, willing to help her go on. As part of the few ones of their kind, some of the last ghost sweepers in the world found that gathering, not only as the opportunity to relieve Meiko from part of her pain, but also to employ the last resource they all had currently: To stay together. While Meiko was praying for the welfare of her old friends on the afterlife, Mikami, Yokohima, Okino, Dr. Chaos and María viewed the scene, paying their respects silently. Mikami: - I will take Meiko to my house, if you want to go with us... - Dr. Chaos: - There are a few things I must take care of before getting there, but don't worry, we'll meet later on your house. María, how far is the appointed place from here ? - María: - Ten miles, Dr. Chaos. - Dr. Chaos: - [ Adjusting hat ] Let us go then. - María: - Hai, Dr. Chaos. - Yokoshima: - Take care on what you'll do. - Dr. Chaos: - [ Without turning ] You too... And take care as well of that wife you yours, later. - Maria didn't got away with her creator flying, until they both had a fair distance away from Meiko's recently declared holy ground. The old original gang was left with the broken Rokudo sama. Okino: - Should we take Meiko with us already ? - Mikami: - [ Shaking head slowly ] No, it would be kinder from us to wait until she finds the right time to leave. - Yokoshima: - You know Meiko better than any of us, honey. Can that moment ever come in a person like her ? - Mikami: - Believe it or not, she has the bravery to face this situation... Try to understand darling, she has just lost her family. - Yokoshima: - [ Sighing and face down ] I know, things just tend to get worst as days pass by. - Okino: - Where is Dr. Chaos going, Mikami sama ? - Mikami: - He's going to have a meeting with the last ghost sweepers left. - Yokoshima: - " The last ones left ", no phrase could be more apocalyptic than that. - Okino: - Then the time has come to use the last money on the account ? - Mikami: - Almost Okino, but not quite yet. - Okino: - Yosh, I understand. - Mikami: - How could this happen ? How could our lives suffer this horrible twist of fate ? - Yokoshima held the hand of her beloved wife and comforted her with one of his most tender smiles ever. Yokoshima: - Mikami chan, as long as we stay together, whatever happens will mean nothing, I promise. - Mikami: - [ Corresponding smile ] I know it will be that way my love, I know it will be that way. - Okino: - And not even death will be able to separate us. - The legendary trio put their hands together, showing their satisfaction for the lives they had lived and also for the privilege of sharing the most unique of the friendships ever. For them, the end was merely the beginning... And with that thought in mind, their living hope marked the one and only truth. End of chapter six.