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Vision of Escaflowne
Episode 12
"The Secret Door"
Transcription and Event Descriptions by Brian Shea
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The Secret Door
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Duke Freid: I was told of your story. King of Fanelia... as a governing monarch... ...I
sympathize with you for the tragedy your country has suffered.
Van: I appreciate that very much, Duke Freid.
Duke Freid: We are aware of Zaibach's advance. Therefore, I returned to the capital, Godasim, as
quickly as possible. However... Allen...! No matter what your reason is... ...it is
disloyal and thoughtlessness for a knight to disobey his sovereign and leave his
country. Did you think that I'd rely on such a dishonorable man?
Chid: Allow me to speak! Allen and his country risked their lives for our country! They prevailed
over the Deceptant, and defeated Zaibach's scout units...
Duke Freid: Be quiet! It's too early for you to give me advice. Your selfish act might have
ruined the country.
Millerna: Let me speak, please!
Duke Freid: Princess Millerna...
Hitomi: Millerna...
Duke Freid: Princess, we can talk later.
Millerna: Forgive me for being impertinent, Brother. Actually, I can no longer call you brother, because... ...I gave up on my country also. Your Majesty... Zaibach's invasion is insane. Their deed will draw all Gaea into war. Fanelia won't be the only one to suffer from tragedy. Moreover, Freid is their next target. Unfortunately, my father... ...I mean, King Aston, appears to be overlooking this. He said that it's best for Asturia. However, if all Gaea falls into Zaibach's hands... ...I doubt that Asturia alone could maintain the peace. Allen... Allen Schezar tried to prevent it from happening, and came to Freid. Your Majesty... Please forgive Allen!
Duke Freid: Princess Millerna... You've become such a wonderful woman. You are wise and generous.
Asturia has a good princess. Allen, will you join our army and fight against Zaibach?
Allen: My life will be in your hands.
Duke Freid: Your face says it all. I'm looking foward to it.
//He leaves.
Hitomi: He's Chid's father...
//Meanwhile, on the Floating Fortress...
Dornkirk: A girl from the Phantom Moon?
Folken: Yes, she can easily locate the Guymelefs in the Stealth Manteaux. It's also said that she
guides the dragon to a better situation by predicting the future.
Dornkirk: Wonderful. I want to see her power that interferes with my destiny predictor.
//The machine turns off. In Zaibach...
Dornkirk: Earth... It only exists in my distant memory.
//Freid's troops prepare for battle.
//Millerna bandages Allen. Mole Man leaves, but spies from outside.
Millerna: It looks fine. Your wound's healing.
//Allen thinks of Marlene.
Millerna: Allen, I don't care about Asturia or Freid. I'll be fine as long as you're safe.
//Merle shows up outside, surprising Mole Man.
Merle: Whatcha ya doin'?
Mole Man: N... nothing.
//She walks in.
Merle: Allen, did Hitomi come here?
Allen: No, she hasn't.
Merle: I see. Sorry for bothering you.
//Meanwhile, Hitomi sits on the balcony outside. She sees a vision of Zongi dying again.
Hitomi: Oh, no! Why... why can I see it?
Merle: Oh, well... ...I'll never get bored watching you.
Hitomi: You don't understand how I feel.
Merle: "Oh no! Why can I see it?" "No, why... why?" It's annoying. Anyway, Master Van's calling
you!
Van is working on his sword along with the Crusade guys.
Kio: Man, it's got scratches all over! Your sword handling is so rough.
Van: Is it?
Reeden: It is. Scherazade's sword has no scratches at all.
Van: I'm sorry about this. My swordplay isn't as good as Allen's.
Reeden: Oh, the King's all sulky.
Gadeth: He's joking. Even the boss damages his sword. Not as bad as you, though.
//Merle and Hitomi arrive.
Merle: Master Van!
//She hugs him.
Van: Hitomi...
Hitomi: You called me...
Van: Yeah, I need your help. You don't have to go to war. You can predict the future and see the
invisible enemy. I want you to tell me where Zaibach's invading by using your ability.
Reeden: That's a really good idea!
Gadeth: We might be able to catch them off guard if things go well!
Kio: So, she's our goddess of victory!
Hitomi: No. I won't.
Van: Hitomi...?
Hitomi: No, I don't want to see it. Don't use me at your convenience. I... I was just an ordinary
girl. I was pretty good at fortune telling. Since coming to Gaea my predictions become
real so often... ...and I see so many scary visions. I...
Van: Hitomi...
Hitomi: Don't rely on me! Don't make me read fortunes and see scary visions, please!
//Hitomi leaves.
Van: Hitomi.
Merle: What's with her?
//Its now sunset. Hitomi sits by a nearby fountain.
Girl: Hitomi, how good is the match between me and my boyfriend?
Girl2: No, I'm the first, right Hitomi?
Girl3: When should I tell him how I feel? Can you read it? Your predictions his the mark so often.
Girl4: Hitomi, I'm counting on you!
Hitomi: Fortune telling is only a game. So... no more fortune telling or visions... No more...
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Eyecatch
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//Millerna is outside, and notices a small home behind the castle. Duke Freid is inside, looking
at a painting of Marlene.
Millerna: Duke Freid...
Duke Freid: Princess Millerna.
Millerna: What is this place?
Duke Freid: A seperate manor Marlene used. The complex was relocated before the marriage.
Millerna: Everything looks just as it did.
Duke Freid: Yes, everything has been kept as she left it. Feel free to use it. Marlene would be
very happy.
//He leaves. Millerna looks at the bookshelf, then notices a music box.
Millerna: This is... I know.
//The music box starts playing. Millerna flashes back to years before.
Millerna: You're really leaving, Sister?
Marlene: Millerna...
Allen: Princess Marlene, it's time.
//The wedding takes place.
Millerna: Sister, I wish you the best.
//Back in the present. The music box stops.
Millerna: Sister...
//She presses on one of the little pieces on the music box. It lowers, and the music box rotates
180 degrees, revealing a hidden book.
Millerna: This is...
//Meanwhile, Van is practicing archery with his eyes closed. Merle watches. He invisions the
pendant, but is far off on the target.
//Meanwhile, Chid arrives at the fountain where Hitomi is.
Chid: Hitomi, can't you sleep?
Hitomi: Prince Chid. I feel like if I go to sleep now, I'll never wake up.
//Chid sits next to her.
Chid: I'm the same. Even though I tried to sleep, things about war came to my mind and I couldn't
stop shivering. I don't deserve to be King, as Father said.
//Van continues his practice. He thinks of Hitomi
Hitomi: Don't rely on me!
//Van misses again.
Chid: I won't be like father. Mother wanted me to be a great king, that's why she told me about
Allen. But I won't be able to meet Father and Mother's expectations.
Hitomi: Prince Chid... I was told that people have mysterious powers. My grandmother told me.
Keep the wishes of how you want to be and what you want to do strongly in your mind. Then
the wishes will come true.
Chid: The wish will come true...
//Van prepares to shoot again.
Hitomi: It's true, isn't it? When we wish strongly, we try hard and keep working. But if you
think you're not good and can't do anything... ...or if you think your wish won't come
true... ...that willbe the real outcome. If you wish strongly enough... ...it'll reach
the stars someday, and they will give you the power in the end.
Chid: Power form the stars...
//Van shoots again, and hits it right on the bullseye.
Hitomi: Prince Chid, I'll read your fortune. I will ask the stars. You have to rely on the stars
when you read the tarot cards. I'll read your fortune.
//Meanwhile, Millerna is reading from the book she found.
Marlene: "Thirty-fourth of Yellow... Uncle Nueva took me out to see a military arts championship.
It was because he was concerned about me staying indoors most of the time, but... ...I
was not interested in the military arts... But... ...that young genius swordsman of
Asturia's Knights... His name is Allen Schezar."
Millerna: This is Marlene's diary...?!
//She continues...
Marlene: "Twelve of Green... ...the man with blond hair was appointed as a Knight of Heaven. Only
twelve honorable swordsmen of Asturia carry the title. Knight of Heaven... He indeed
deserves the title. He was ordered to guard the royal palace and came to Castle Palas.
My pressure on Father seemed to have worked."
Millerna: Oh, sister...
//Meanwhile, Hitomi is doing a Tarot Reading...
Hitomi: L'Imperatore... Giustizia... Don't worry. You'll learn many things and gain respect from
the people.
Chid: Really?
Hitomi: La Luota - Overcoming possible hardships and...
//Hitomi sees Marlene.
Hitomi: What was that?
Chid: What's wrong?
Hitomi: N...nothing.
//Meanwhile...
Marlene: "Third of Red, the marriage between Duke Freid and I was settled. Why was I born in a
royal family? I like him. I fell in love with him. He said that this is the destiny of
women born into a royal family and a knight. Even though I love you so much, Allen.
Millerna: Marlene and Allen where...
//Hitomi sees another vision of the two.
Hitomi: What is it..? Allen...?!
Marlene: "No doubt, the baby's from that night. If I tell the King about this, what would he
say... He can count the days and... But, there's no way I can hide it. I...
//Elsewhere...
Chid: What's wrong, Hitomi?
Hitomi: Sorry, I couldn't concentrate. One more time... An inverted card of La Imperatice...
Forbidden love...
Millerna: So, Chid is Allen and Marlene's...
//Meanwhile, at the border of Freid, large fleets of Floating Fortresses approach.
General Adelphos: What a magnificent sight. All four forces of Zaibach simultaneously mobilized
after so long.
Soldier: General Adelphos, I'm pleased that you're leading the army in this war.
Lookout: All hands are in position!
General Adelphos: Very well! The time has come! God is on our side! All forces, move out!
//Troops head out. Elsewhere...
Bronze General: Bronze Army, move out!
//More troops head out. Meanwhile...
Steel General: Steel Army, move out!
//Even more troops head out. Finally...
Platinum General: Platinum Army, move out!
//Troops head out again. The Guymelefs march into Freid. A few scared Freid soldiers watch.
Lookout: Look at the number of Guymelefs...!
//At the palace...
Boris: Your Majesty, the enemy has taken up positions on four sides. They number 55,000 troops
and 10,000 Guymelefs. Even though we're on the defensive...
Duke Freid: Boris, you know the fate of the people born in Freid, don't you?
Boris: Today is the day to follow the "Chapter of the Lion" in our ancestral tome, isn't it?
Chid: "Chapter of the Lion" in our ancestral tome...?
//Troops start heading out.
Soldier: To the gate, quickly!
Merle: Master Van!
Van: Merle, take care of Hitomi, okay?
Merle: Master Van...
//Escaflowne gets up and heads out.
Merle: Master Van, please be careful.
Allen: Gadeth, you guys cover the top of the castle with the Crusade. I'll move out in Scherazade.
Gadeth: Aye, sir.
//Allen heads up to get in his Guymelef, but...
Millerna: Allen...
Allen: Princess Millerna...
Millerna: Allen, I have a question.
Allen: About Princess Marlene, right? Yes, Princess Marlene and I were in love before she married
Duke Freid. Princess, Prince Chid is probably...
Millerna: No, I don't want to hear it!
Duke Freid: Chid is my son!
Millerna: Brother...
//On the Vione...
Soldier: The Dragon Slayers are in position.
Folken: Have them wait for a while. Verify timing of your assault.
Dilandau: I know. Commander.
//They wait near the castle.
Folken: Van...
To Be Continued...
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