A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
RE-ENCOUNTER - VI
[dog barking]
-[owl hooting] -[barking continues]
-[birds calling] -[growling]
[growling and sniffing]
[wolf howls]
[snarls]
[wolf growling]
[barks]
[rustling]
There it is!
[dog barking]
[wolf grunts]
[dog barks]
-[owl hooting] -[barking continues]
-[dog growls] -Hm.
[man 1] Let's go. Don't let it get away.
[dog barking]
[whines]
[man 2] Watch out.
Stay alert. If it comes out, shoot.
-[man 3 groans] -[dog barks]
[sighing]
What are you doing there?
-Are you okay? -[gasping]
Can't you see he's just a tramp?
-He's probably drunk, too. -[whines]
Let's not waste any more time.
[bird calls]
[gasps]
Here, put this on.
Head to the inn in town.
-[owl hooting] -It's very cold out here. Besides…
it's dangerous.
We're after a very aggressive wild animal.
[grunts]
TWO YEARS LATER
[birdsong]
-[shop bell tinkles] -Excuse me.
I'm gathering information
about something that happened in this town.
Right! That tale about the monster.
I wasn't living here then.
-I just know what I've been told. -[shop bell tinkles]
-[man grunts] -[Jack] Oops!
BEAST OR ANIMAL?
-Look where you're going, kid. -I'm so sorry.
Do you really believe in all this stuff?
Well… [grunts]
You're not the first one to inquire about that mysterious beast.
But it's all sensationalist nonsense, you know?
So nothing happened here? There was no attack?
Of course there was.
But we combed the forest and couldn't find that alleged monster.
-[drink pouring] -It was probably just a lost wolf
-that returned to the mountains. -I see.
Just one more thing.
Have you seen this boy?
His name is Alsan.
He disappeared two years ago.
I've been looking for him ever since.
I don't think so. I'm sorry.
It's okay. Thanks again.
-Have you been to all those places? -No.
Not all of them. Not yet.
But what is it you're looking for?
A monster or a boy?
Hm. To tell you the truth…
I'm not sure.
-[shop bell tinkles] -[door closes]
-[birdsong] -[car approaching]
Morning, Víctor.
How's everything?
I just spoke to a kid who's come to town asking about you.
I hope you didn't tell him anything.
You said you wanted to disappear, to forget your past.
And I respect that.
But if you change your mind, he's right there.
[gasps] Huh?
-[Alsan] Don't leave so soon, Jack. -Huh?
I didn't teach you to give up at the first sign of trouble.
Alsan!
[truck driver] Hey, kid, are you getting in or not?
No.
No, I'm not, thank you.
I've been looking for you for so long.
It's been almost two years.
Why did you leave us by ourselves?
I'm so sorry, Jack.
I didn't want to put you in any danger.
I was completely out of control--
-[Jack grunts] -[Alsan] Huh?
[sighs] It's okay, kid. It's all over.
I'm here now.
And I'm not leaving again.
I promise.
[Jack] You've really changed,
but at least you don't look like that beast I saved in Germany.
I'm glad you think so.
I, however, don't feel worthy of being Alsan, Prince of Vanissar.
That's why…
everyone knows me as Alexander.
Alexander.
All right, I'll try to remember that.
When I saved you from Kirtash, you were just a frightened little boy.
But now…
you've grown into a man.
I'm proud of you.
Why didn't you trust me?
Because this was a battle I had to fight on my own.
[cicadas chirping]
I've learned many things.
Discipline, self-control.
And I've found the peace I needed to keep the beast at bay.
So you've succeeded.
Not quite.
I'll never be the same again,
but now, at least, I look human most of the time.
I didn't expect you to find me.
It's clearly a sign.
A sign? Of what?
The time has come to get the Resistance back together.
Do you mean that, Alsan?
I mean… Alexander?
I most definitely do.
-Grab your things. We're going to Madrid. -All right.
[children playing]
Come on. [giggles]
Hi, Victoria.
[gasps]
Jack!
It's good to see you.
It's good to see you too, Jack.
You look so different.
Your hair is not as long as it was before.
-It suits you. -[chuckles]
You look different too.
You've grown taller, and you're much more handso--
Um… And your hair is much longer.
[laughs]
So your hair is shorter and mine is longer.
A brilliant conclusion. [laughs]
[laughs]
Listen.
I know I'm an idiot who doesn't deserve for you to listen to me, but…
Please, I need you to take me to Limbhad.
But why? Don't you have anywhere to go?
Honestly, I've never had anywhere.
I didn't want to return to Denmark and…
endanger what's left of my family.
It's a long story.
You'll have to tell me all about it in Limbhad.
-[Victoria] Lights, please. -[flames roar]
It's not very cozy right now. I don't come here often anymore.
It's okay.
-[gasps] -I'm here now. That's what matters.
I'm sorry.
[Jack chuckles]
I'm sorry I abandoned you.
And I'm sorry for everything I said before I left, Victoria.
I'm sorry too.
When I told you not to come back, I didn't mean it.
Shall we make peace?
I've arranged to meet with Alsan so you can bring him here.
We went to Madrid together, but he had things to attend to.
What? You found Alsan?
Yes! But now he goes by Alexander.
He says he's ready to get back into the fray.
-That's why we came back. -[groans] So that's why.
What do you mean?
You didn't come back because you wanted to,
but because he told you to.
But I don't-- Victoria--
And you'll leave again when he does, just like last time.
Because wherever he goes, you'll always follow, isn't that so?
[scoffs]
Wait. There's something else I must tell you.
I was wrong.
I do need you, Victoria.
Do you want me to leave again?
No.
I don't want you to go, Jack.
And I didn't mean it either. I do need you.
You were my best friend.
I'd like to be your best friend again.
If you'd like.
So…
Alsan… No, I mean… Alexander is feeling better?
That's right. And he's got lots of plans for the Resistance.
But I guess you don't want to fight again, do you?
Hm.
Are you sure, Victoria?
What are you waiting for?
[grunts]
-[yells] -[grunts]
[both grunting]
[both yell]
That's a funny technique, using your feet.
Yes, it's called tae kwon do.
I'm also taking kendo lessons so I can use the Staff as a weapon.
I'm glad that you've been training.
You're much stronger and quicker.
Shail can't help me improve my magic anymore,
so I have to find another way to defend myself.
Have you seen Kirtash?
[sighs]
[gasps]
No, I never saw him again.
That's probably a good sign, but we shouldn't lower our guard.
It's time for us to strike first.
I've been wondering for some time what we're doing wrong.
Unicorns are elusive by nature,
but we should at least have found the dragon.
I believe they are also in hiding.
From Kirtash?
Exactly. If we kill him, the dragon and the unicorn will manifest sooner or later.
Then the prophecy can be fulfilled.
We'll go from defense to attack. And I like that.
But how? It's hard to catch him off-guard.
He's always been one step ahead.
I found him through the Soul.
Huh?
How did you manage that?
When I tried, it almost killed me.
By exercising extreme caution,
and keeping my distance.
As you should have.
Kirtash is still tracking down exiled Idhunese
and hunting them down one by one.
The only difference is that now he's flying solo.
He's adapted well to life on Earth.
He lives under a different name in a big city in the States.
Okay, so what's your plan?
This time, we'll be one step ahead.
I know he'll be in Seattle tonight.
And I know where to find him.
I want you to be ready.
[rock music playing]
Huh?
[Victoria] Come in.
[music playing loudly]
[Victoria sighs] It was Shail's.
He used to mark the spots linked to legends about unicorns.
I've kept on doing it,
-but no one's seen a unicorn in centuries. -[gasps]
You've been doing research on your own?
What if you had run into Kirtash?
You're still mad about what happened with Shail, aren't you?
But you shouldn't face Kirtash alone.
Victoria, we must all fight together.
Look who's talking! Why do you think I had to do it on my own?
Uh…
Fine.
Forget I said anything.
What's this music?
Oh, right. It's called "Beyond."
It's an album by Chris Tara.
Don't you know him?
Nope, doesn't ring a bell.
In fact, it gives me the creeps.
I like it.
Yeah, his music is somewhat strange, but he's got a lot of fans.
Probably because he's hot.
Let me see him.
Ew.
I don't know what he looks like, and I don't care.
-I like his music, not him. -[sighs]
-Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you. -[scoffs]
I always say the wrong thing to you, for some reason.
It's all right. Let's go, Alexander's waiting for us.
Are you ready?
[both] Mm.
[crowd talking and laughing]
[cheering and whistling]
[crowd chanting] Chris Tara! Chris Tara!
Chris Tara! Chris Tara!
I'm shocked they've let us in carrying magical weapons.
Magic camouflage conceals them.
People will look at us and just see three kids at a concert.
I just got the snake tattoo on my neck.
Is this really a mission?
You haven't brought me here as a surprise?
Focus, Victoria.
We're here to hunt down Kirtash.
[crowd cheering and whistling]
[crowd chanting]
Jack, is everything okay?
Yes. It's just… there are snakes everywhere.
I hate them.
-[chanting] Chris Tara! Chris Tara! -[guitar plays]
-Chris Tara! Chris Tara! -It's about to begin. Stay alert.
Chris Tara!
[man singing in English] ♪ Come with me Come with me ♪
[in Spanish] How do you know Kirtash will show up?
It's scheduled.
-Under his other name, of course. -[crowd chanting]
-[crowd cheering] -His other name? Huh?
[in English] ♪ This is not your home ♪
♪ Not your world ♪
♪ Not the place where you should be ♪
♪ And you understand ♪
-♪ Deep in your heart… ♪ -[both gasp]
-Is that… Chris Tara? -♪ …longing to believe… ♪
Your favorite singer is Kirtash?
I didn't know it was him!
He never gives any interviews!
This is his first concert!
I can't believe this.
Now I get why I didn't like his music.
♪ Beyond these people ♪
♪ Beyond this noise ♪
♪ Beyond night and day ♪
♪ Beyond heaven and hell ♪
♪ Beyond you and me ♪
♪ Just let it be ♪
♪ Just take my hand ♪
♪ And come with me ♪
[crowd chanting and cheering]
♪ And run, fly away ♪
♪ Don't look back ♪
♪ They don't understand you at all ♪
♪ They left you alone ♪
♪ In the dark ♪
♪ Where nobody could see your light ♪
♪ Do you dare to cross the door? ♪
♪ Do you dare to come with me? ♪
Listen, he's distracted. Now's the time to get him.
What? In front of all these people?
If we wait until it's over, we won't catch him by surprise.
♪ Beyond… ♪
This isn't a good angle. We need to move closer.
Victoria, don't let him out of your sight.
Jack and I will look for a better spot so your attack can't miss.
♪ Beyond life and death ♪
♪ Beyond you and me ♪
♪ Just let it be ♪
♪ Just take my hand ♪
-♪ And come with me ♪ -[sighs]
[Victoria] I've always felt that this song was written for me.
As if he knew what's in the depths of my soul.
It has to be the music.
It must be hypnotic somehow.
♪ Come with me ♪
[Victoria] I won't be fooled again.
♪ Come with me ♪
[roaring sound]
[screaming]
[screaming continues]
[panting]
Victoria! What happened?
We need to go. The guards will be here soon.
[siren wailing]
[Alsan] You missed on purpose, didn't you?
Why?
Because it didn't feel right.
Killing a murderer isn't right?
I assure you I want him gone too, but not like this.
You always said killing from a distance is for cowards.
That's why you hate guns.
I do, but someone like Kirtash doesn't deserve such consideration.
If there's still a trace in you
of that noble knight who spoke of honor and justice,
you'll know why I did it.
I understand perfectly, and I respect that, Victoria,
but then, why did you attack?
To issue a challenge, perhaps?
Hm.
But our plan was--
-[gasps] -[rustling]
[grunts]
Your plan was to kill me.
We could have done that during the concert.
I've been careless, but it won't happen again.
Will you fight us?
Tell me, Jack. How shall we fight this time around?
-One on one, or one against three? -[panting]
[grunts]
[yells]
[grunts]
[yells]
[swords clashing]
[groans]
[whimpers]
Alexander!
[groans] Huh?
[Victoria yells]
-Alexander! [grunts] -Where…
There he is!
-[gasps] -Alexander, are you okay?
[groans]
[Alsan] Don't worry.
It doesn't look serious.
Go after Victoria.
-It's a trap. -Victoria!
[panting]
Have you thought about my offer, Victoria?
I held out my hand to you.
And the offer still stands.
[gasps]
I don't care for your offers.
Face me and fight once and for all.
[Kirtash] As you wish.
[Victoria grunting]
[yells]
[grunts]
[gasps]
[panting]
It's a pity that things have to be this way.
-[gasps] -The hard way.
BASED ON LAURA GALLEGO'S THE IDHUN CHRONICLES: THE RESISTANCE