01x12 - The Fate of the Stars

[bunniefuu]

Please, no!

[Neena squawks]

[GUARD 1]

That sound.

[GUARD 2]

Birds?

♪

[gasps]

[gasps]

[Sett grunts]

Hold on!

[HIKAMI]

That monster.

-Hey!

-[Sett coughs]

[thuds]

[coughs]

Oh, no!

Don't worry.

I'll find you a doctor.

[Neena squawks]

Neena?

What are you doing here?

What's happened?

Prince Sett!

[NINA]

Thank goodness.

What of Sett?

Will he be able

to recover from this?

[KING ATTENDANT] He expelled

the poison immediately.

Still, it was fast-acting,

so it's too soon to say.

And who, pray tell,

was behind the attack?

[KING ATTENDANT]

Well

the only person with him

was the princess.

But I swear I'm innocent!

[bangs]

Silence!

You'll stay there

until the king says otherwise.

Now shut your mouth.

Tell me, Shigan.

Is Sett going to make it?

Princessthere is nothing

I can tell you at the moment.

If anything happens

to Prince Sett,

I'll make sure you pay.

And that's a promise!

[gasps]

[NINA] It's like the ground

is crumbling beneath me.

Why?

Why, Hikami?

♪

All that noise.

It's strange at this hour.

Something big

must have happened.

[AZURE]

Hikami.

Is this your doing?

[gasps]

[HIKAMI]

I screwed up.

It was essential that

I made sure he was dead.

And since she did not

drink the poison,

it was my duty to injure

the princess as well.

Yet, I couldn't do it.

I am trusting you to act in

Fortna's best interest

at all times.

[HIKAMI] It would seem

she can be sacrificed

if the need arises.

This gift.

Someone's trying to k*ll her.

But I can use this.

It's a shame, but the princess

will have to die with him.

Wait.

I suppose nearly dying

will suffice.

How could I be so naive?

[NINA] I think I've been here

for two days now.

I'm so thirsty.

I hope Sett is all right.

I'm sure Az will be fine.

Is Anne worried?

What about Neena and Meeva?

And Hikami.

Is it possible

she betrayed me?

In the end,

how well do I really know her?

If the unthinkable

happens to Sett,

will I ever be able

to forgive Hikami?

And what if Sett kills Az?

Or the reverse?

♪

I hate this.

It hurts too much

to think about it.

Even still,

I have to confront

what's happening.

♪

[footsteps approach]

Hikami.

Have you come here

to k*ll me, too?

I have not.

I'm certain you have been

given no water.

Here.

That voice and appearance.

Who I'm seeing now

is the real you, isn't it?

I can't believe you're a man.

You fooled me.

And I trusted you.

[HIKAMI] Princess.

Hear me out

I understand.

It was all for Fortna.

Everything that you do

is to protect the kingdom.

You do serve the former king,

after all.

[NINA]

Hikami wasn't fooling me.

I only saw

what I wanted to see.

After all my efforts,

I still could not

pass your test, could I?

You determined that

I would not be able

to stop Galgada on my own.

And that would explain

why you made

the choice you did.

On the contrary,

your progress was impressive.

To be honest,

if not for you,

I doubt I would have

found an opening

in Prince Sett's defenses.

Huh.

Then that means if Sett dies,

it really will be all my fault,

huh?

The people in the White Wing

won't be too happy with me.

[HIKAMI] From the start,

I had a mission.

k*ll Galgada's key figures.

When you're sworn

to protect something,

I find it's rarely possible

to keep your hands clean.

[NINA]

You can't stay unblemished.

You should know

that you deeply hurt me.

Don't you feel anything at all?

Could your mission really erase

all of those happy days

we spent together?

♪

Do you regret anything?

I hope you do.

I wish you would apologize

and take it all back.

-If you did that, I would--

-[HIKAMI] On the morrow,

I will go

and speak with King Noa.

The blame is mine alone.

I will allow no others

any part in it.

You and the messengers

will be protected,

no matter the cost.

[NINA]

How can he accept such a fate?

I have failed

this entire mission,

as I was unable

to k*ll Prince Sett.

There is but one path.

I must address my existence

before he wakes up.

[NINA] Does that mean

what I think it does?

Fare thee well,

Star Princess.

[NINA] He's going

to k*ll himself, isn't he?

It can't be.

I won't allow it!

That's enough!

Don't say that!

How dare you?

Hikami!

Open this door

so I can give you a smack!

There is nothing wrong

with keeping your hands clean!

I'm glad

you failed your mission!

[NINA]

Despite everything,

I want to forgive you.

You're so stupid!

You can't do this.

It's pointless.

I can't hate you.

My heart refuses.

Don't give up.

Live, so that one day

I can punch you in the face.

[HIKAMI]

Blue.

The shimmering blue

of my homeland's sea.

I have never forgotten my debt.

Nor regretted my way of life.

All I do

is for the former king

and Fortna.

I do not hold out hope

for her forgiveness.

Nor do I expect to receive it.

And yet,

I wish I could have stayed

with her a while longer.

Pardon.

I must go now.

It is imperative that I speak

with King Azure

about the future.

Goodbye.

Wait!

♪

You claim you did not know

it was poisoned.

Yes?

[NINA]

Correct.

[KING NOA]

Can anyone corroborate that?

Not a soul.

I must hope for your trust.

[KING NOA]

How convenient

that you did not have

any of the drink yourself.

On my honor,

I would never cause harm

to Prince Sett!

Someone wishes to speak.

The Princess' lady-in-waiting.

She may.

Huh?

[NINA]

Hikami.

[HIKAMI]

With all due respect,

I prepared the mead

that was poisoned.

I was oblivious to the fact

it was tainted also.

However,

the crown prince was injured

due to my carelessness.

-The fault is mine--

-No! That's not true!

Please allow me

to explain what happened.

No, Anne!

Be quiet!

Speak now or hold your peace.

[ANNE]

Um

I will.

Thank you, Your Majesty.

[NINA]

What's this?

[KING NOA]

You're wasting my time.

[ANNE]

If I don't say something,

Princess Alisha

and Hikami will be

♪

All I did was mix

the special herb

I was given into the mead

for the princess!

[NINA]

What?

It was meant to help her.

I was told to use it

when she was tired.

It was a gift.

Someone from the Black Wing

-gave it to me!

-[all gasp]

No one from my wing

would do such a thing!

You liar! Punish this woman

for her treachery!

I swear!

I'm sure he wore

the clothes of the Black Wing.

Well, you must admit, Yor.

You have made it clear that

Sett is standing in your way.

[YOR]

Toat, you dastard!

[KING NOA]

Silence, both of you!

In summation,

the poison was meant

for Princess Alisha.

She was merely a victim.

Is that what you're

trying to tell me?

Yes!

That's the truth!

Quiet!

How dare a lady-in-waiting

accuse one of my retainers!

[gasps]

[NINA]

You cannot blame her

for speaking the truth

on your order.

Pardon?

Anne is not the type of person

who is capable of lying.

I must ask that you not

belittle my lady-in-waiting.

Insolence warrants death.

Yet, I respect you standing up

for your subordinates.

You may live.

I shall question Sett

as soon as he awakens.

Keep investigating.

[NINA] Does that mean

Sett is all right?

May I see him?

This is not over.

You have yet to prove

your innocence in this crime.

[NINA]

Sett is alive.

I'm so grateful.

[KING NOA] Return her

to the dungeon at once.

[NINA]

Hikami.

I won't lose this fight,

and I'll never give up.

♪

I'll prove you can

keep your hands clean.

You must know by now,

I'm a stubborn pest!

So you'd best prepare yourself.

Tomorrow is another day,

and I'll try even harder.

Just you wait and see!

[TOAT]

As suspected.

There's an antidote

in those sweets

that accompanied the mead.

Eating that before

consuming the poison

delays its effects

and prevents death.

Is there anyone smart enough

to use my plot

to their advantage, though?

Huh.

In the end,

it doesn't really matter.

The princess has

sullied my God.

I won't forget!

[ANNE]

We need help!

Someone,

please help us at once!

Quiet in there, or else I'll

♪

[ANNE]

I found her like this

when I woke up.

Call for help!

[HIKAMI]

As her lady-in-waiting,

I am to blame

for all that transpired.

Please have mercy

on Princess Alisha.

I must inform you that

Princess Alisha has fallen ill.

The wedding has been postponed.

You are to return

to your kingdom at once

and deliver this letter

from the king.

This news is concerning.

Before we leave,

may we ask to see her?

[KING ATTENDANT]

Denied.

No one may see her now.

I have failed

to k*ll Prince Sett.

They blame the princess.

[AZURE]

For now,

the plan is to pretend

nothing happened.

Nina.

Someone is trying to k*ll you,

and I must leave your side?

I can't protect you

in your time of need.

[NINA]

I wonder if Az and the others

know what happened.

I really hope

they're not in danger.

What am I supposed to do now?

I have no idea.

Still, I have to do something.

Twitch.

Excuse me.

Hate to ask yet again,

but how are the messengers

from Fortna doing?

I already told you

I don't know!

Oh, guess a guard wouldn't

know things like that.

-Can I have some more?

-That bowl's all you get!

[NINA]

You're really useless.

I want someone else

to guard me.

That's not very nice.

Are all princesses

really this demanding?

[TOAT] You seem to be

on friendly terms

with the prisoner.

[guard gasps]

[TOAT] Were you not forbidden

to speak with her?

[GUARD]

Prince Toat!

Forgive me. It was a mere

lapse of judgment.

Fine.

I will keep your secret.

Leave, so we can

speak in private.

Yes, sir!

[NINA]

What's he want?

How very full of life you are.

I thought your spirits

would be lower.

Wallowing in sorrow

won't solve anything.

My resilience is my best trait!

Is that so?

Actually, I was hoping

I would get the opportunity

to speak to someone

as important as you.

These subordinates

won't listen.

What do you wish to say?

I wonder if I can help you.

I do have a few requests.

And I'd like to see Sett.

ButI must ask.

Did you come here

because you believe

that I'm innocent?

Your lady-in-waiting insists

someone gave her

that awful poison.

It was a beautiful blue,

which confirms they were

trying to k*ll you.

It was blue?

Did she mention its color?

But why do you foolishly

wish to go and see Sett?

He's sure to think

you tried to poison him.

He will k*ll you on the spot.

I'm not worried.

I know Sett has a lot of issues

and can be quite difficult,

but he's like a mirror.

If I face him,

he'll see the truth

in an instant.

I have no doubt

Sett will listen

to what I have to say.

[TOAT]

Are you being serious?

What's wrong with you?

I hate this nonsense.

You think you're so special?

What right do you have?

You have the gall

to lead my God astray?

[gasps]

Sett has changed

under your influence.

He should be aloof

and immaculate.

He is the God destined

to destroy this repulsive,

flawed world.

Dear priestess,

you make me sick.

You are pathetic.

You seem to believe you have

some sort of value.

[scoffs]

You are mistaken.

[NINA]

Pure malice.

It was you.

So, you're the one

who gave Anne the poison.

You were trying to k*ll me.

You fool!

You're the one who tried

to m*rder my brother.

Just wait until Sett wakes up.

Then, you'll get it!

Remember those sweets?

The ones you strategically

served with the mead?

They contained an antidote

to the poison.

Huh?

What was something like that

doing in there?

In the food you knew

Sett would never eat?

[NINA]

Hikami.

[TOAT] I haven't told

anyone about that.

Not yet.

I'm holding out.

I've decided Sett should

hear about it first,

once he awakens.

What'll happen next?

I can't stand the anticipation!

He might burn Fortna

to the ground

in a fit of anger!

He was betrayed by someone

he truly trusted.

Now, he'll never be

misled again.

I shall witness the birth

of a flawlessly empty king!

That's never going to happen!

I will make him understand!

Just when, exactly?

Imbecile.

You're being sent

far away to die.

Your time has come.

You have no more allies.

Your country's

messengers have left.

And by "left," I mean

they've departed this world.

The king's assassins were

sent to ensure their demise.

You understand, we couldn't

let them to return to Fortna.

[NINA]

Az!

So you can feel despair!

I'm glad I got to witness it.

How very satisfying.

Stop them.

I beg you!

You're wasting your breath.

You see,

this was the king's order.

So, goodbye.

Forever.

Someone, help!

You have to stop them!

Please stop the assassins!

I have to save Az!

[horses galloping]

The wind is stronger

than it was before.

So it would seem.

We should reach

our next destination shortly.

[birds squawking]

Over there!

Scatter!

[GALGADAN SOLDIER 1]

They see us!

Leave no survivors!

[grunts]

[KING NOA]

There are many in the palace

demanding a severe punishment.

Until I reach my verdict,

you shall stay at a prison

fortress outside the castle.

It is far from here,

but within Bidoh's territory.

I have decided that

Yor will accompany you there.

[YOR]

The injustice.

Why must I go to a place

full of women?

[NINA] I'm so numb, I can't

hear a word she's saying.

What happened to

the messengers from Fortna?

Did she really

order their deaths?

What did they do wrong?

[KING NOA] The light

in her eyes has dimmed.

You will be accompanied there

by your lady-in-waiting.

[KING NOA] Her imprisonment

must have taken a toll on her.

I had intended

to send them both,

but that will not be possible.

One claimed full responsibility

and took her

own life yesterday.

[gasps]

[KING NOA]

Be aware,

you would have normally

been ex*cuted by now.

Your servant saved your life.

[NINA]

Hikami.

You died

for me?

My words and feelings

fell on deaf ears.

[weeping]

I failed.

She's broken.

In the end, she was just

an ordinary girl.

Too bad.

Take her away.

[GUARD 2]

On your feet.

[NINA]

Everyone keeps dying

because of me.

I don't understand.

Is all of this my fault?

It should have been

me who died.

No more.

It's too much.

I can't go on.

[Anne breathes heavily]

[ANNE]

Princess!

It's you.

[ANNE] [speaking softly]

Hikami is still alive

thanks to someone's assistance.

Also, I have a message.

[HIKAMI]

Do not worry yourself.

I swear that

I will protect him for you.

Please.

Do whatever you must.

I trust you will find your way.

[whimpering]

[NINA]

Hikami.

Hey!

That's enough of that.

Oh!

I'm so sorry.

Just one moment.

Princess?

Are you all right?

I'm fine.

Don't worry.

[NINA]

So be it.

I'll be okay.

[NINA]

I trust you.

I don't have to do it

all by myself.

I'm not alone.

That's why

I'll make it.

♪

As though I would ever allow

you to be sent to

a lenient prison fortress

with luxurious accommodations.

You'll be going

to a cold, dark place,

where the winters claim lives

by the hundreds.

None other than

♪

the Prison of the Far East,

Griffigeld.

[NINA]

Now I know what I have to do.

[ANNE] I could tell

it was getting rather cold,

but it's actually snowing?

I could have sworn

Prince Bidoh's territory

was supposed to be warm.

[NINA]

Somehow,

I'll find my way back to Sett.

I'll talk to him

and explain myself,

no matter how far away

they've taken me.

♪

[wind whooshing]

[HIKAMI]

As suspected,

the princess never arrived

at the prison fortress

in Prince Bidoh's territory.

Reverse course!

-[door swings open]

-Prince Sett!

[all gasp]

[blood drips]

Don't move.

[all whimpering]

Now, tell me where Nina is.

[SETT]

I will end it all

with my own hands.

[horse galloping]

[AZURE]

Is she all right?

Please hold on.

Nina!