A NETFLIX ORIGINAL ANIME SERIES
SECRETS - VII
[groans]
-[sighs] Jack. -Hm?
-Victoria. -[sighs]
[chuckles] When I saw you lying there, I thought I was too late.
I'm fine. I think so, at least. What happened?
Kirtash attacked you.
He could have killed you or kidnapped you, but he didn't.
He left you lying there unconscious and escaped.
He left me?
So he didn't want to fight me.
I wish I could understand why.
[Jack] You're okay. That's all that matters.
I was afraid I'd lose you.
I see you took me to a hospital.
Both you and Alexander were injured.
-Besides… -[footsteps]
We can't return to Limbhad without you.
I thought I heard your voice. I'm glad you're feeling better.
Alexander, what happened to you?
Haiass froze part of my stomach.
The doctors had never seen a wound like this before.
Come closer. I'll heal you with my magic.
I don't feel cold anymore. Thanks, Victoria.
Now rest.
Don't you want to return to Limbhad?
We'll wait until you get better.
And you should go back to your room.
You should rest too.
[footsteps departing]
[sighs]
[Kirtash, echoing] Victoria.
[gasps]
-Victoria. -[gasps]
-We need to talk. -[gasps]
[gasps]
[footsteps departing]
[door creaks]
[door closes]
[horns blaring]
[gasps]
-Victoria. -[gasps]
What is it you want to talk about?
-You, Victoria. -What do you want from me?
I'm not sure. To understand you, perhaps.
Although maybe I shouldn't see you ever again.
I'm figuring it out.
I feel the same way.
Sometimes I think I should kill you for everything you've done.
But other times…
[gasps]
You know we are at war.
But it's not my war. It's nothing to do with me.
You've been training to kill me.
I train to defend myself against you.
Tell me, Kirtash. Do I need to defend myself against you?
No. Not anymore.
I know you tried to save Shail's life.
Why?
Because Shail's death wouldn't have made our future alliance any easier.
Alliance?
If you choose to join us, Victoria, you'll have nothing to fear.
From me or Ashran.
No matter what you say, I'll never betray Alexander or Jack.
I must kill them too.
But I'm trying to save you.
You won't earn my trust like this. And I won't let you anywhere near them.
You see, I know everything about Limbhad. You told me yourself…
unintentionally.
Huh?
[grunts] I don't want to listen to you for even one second more.
Then why did you answer my call?
Because you hypnotized me.
I could have, but that's not how I want this to go.
Your mind and your feelings are yours alone.
You came here of your own free will.
[gasps]
Do you want to kill me?
Go ahead.
[grunts]
Do it before I kill your friends.
Don't you dare lay a finger on them,
or so help me…
-[gasps] -You could prevent that right now.
I won't defend myself.
[panting]
[groans]
Why can't I kill you?
[gasps]
It's funny. I was about to ask you the same thing.
Oh.
[clattering]
[gasps]
It's not fair.
Life isn't fair.
You called me,
so you must have known where we were, right?
I must crush the Resistance.
You know that. I'll start with Jack.
I don't kill for pleasure or amusement,
but I must confess
I'm really looking forward to cutting him down.
No, please.
Don't hurt him.
[sighs]
You don't know what you're asking of me.
[Victoria] For the kiss.
If it meant something to you,
don't go after Jack tonight.
Go.
They'll notice your absence soon.
Long ago, I dreamed you'd be the first to kiss me.
But you took too long to come back.
And now it's too late.
[roaring]
My lord.
[Ashran] I've summoned you to discuss your latest report.
The Resistance is back.
And they almost killed you.
It won't happen again.
They took you by surprise, Kirtash.
At this point, nothing and no one should take you by surprise.
I have allowed you to waste some of your precious time on music
because you have served me well so far.
I also know you will eventually find
the dragon and the unicorn from the prophecy.
But tell me, Kirtash.
Why do those kids set you back time and time again?
Because they carry legendary weapons, my lord.
And they hide out in a refuge I cannot get to.
I'm starting to think it's too much for you to do alone.
You might need help from another magician.
I work much better alone.
That's for me to decide.
Certainly, my lord.
Kirtash.
I suspect you're infatuated with the girl.
The bearer of the Staff of Ayshel.
Is she worth it?
I think so. But if you wish--
Do you think she would betray her friends for you?
I'm trying to find out, my lord.
Very well.
If she takes too long to decide, you will have to kill her.
Be prepared for that, son.
I'll handle it, my lord.
[Jack] There's no moon here.
Are you sure you'll transform?
The influence of the Earth's moon still pulses inside me.
I can feel it. And smell it.
Wherever I am, I transform through it.
You'll have to tie me up until it's over.
I haven't fully recovered from my injury, but I'll be dangerous.
Dangerous? And what-- what about Victoria?
I discussed this with her earlier.
Don't worry. She won't come to Limbhad for a few days.
Hasn't she seemed a bit strange to you since we got back from Seattle?
She's, I don't know, quieter and more distant.
-She might be in love. -With whom?
Perhaps with you, kid.
Me? No, I don't think so.
She's always made it clear that I'm-- Well… it doesn't matter.
There's something I've been meaning to ask you.
What is it?
While you were imprisoned in the castle, Shail told us about the prophecy.
He told us how he found Lunnaris.
He also said you were the one to find the last dragon.
Yes, that's right.
I was on my way to Awinor, the dragon realm,
-to try and save at least one. -[screeching]
[roars]
But I was too late.
Or so I thought.
[cracking]
[gasps]
-[gasps] -[snarling]
[gasping]
[grunts]
-[dragons roaring] -[gasping]
-[cracking] -[gasps]
[cooing]
It was weak, but alive.
Golden dragons are rare.
They're believed to be destined for greatness.
That's how I knew that it had to be the one from the prophecy.
Did you name it?
Of course. I named it Yandrak.
It means "the last dragon" in Idhunese.
Very fitting.
Where do you think Yandrak is now?
Perhaps gazing at the stars, just like us.
[Kirtash, in English] ♪ Beyond night and day ♪
-♪ Beyond heaven and hell ♪ -[humming]
-♪ Beyond you and me… ♪ -[gasps]
[Kirtash] Victoria.
-♪ …let it be ♪ -[gasps]
-[cicadas chirping] -[sighs]
[Victoria] The moon is beautiful, isn't it?
[Kirtash] Why did you come?
Because you called me.
Why didn't you go after Jack?
Because you asked me not to.
Your name, Kirtash, what does it mean?
It means "snake" in a variation of Old Idhunese.
I don't like it. Can I call you anything else?
As you wish. It's just a name, isn't it?
What matters is who we are inside.
Now you go by Chris Tara.
May I call you Chris or Christian?
I think "Kirtash" suits my personality much better.
But you may call me Christian, if that makes you forget who I really am.
I'll continue calling you Victoria, if you don't mind.
It also makes me forget I've been given the order to kill you.
Even though I don't want to.
Why don't you want to kill me?
You're asking a lot of questions.
I don't know anything about you.
But you seem to know everything about me.
Yes, that's true. I know many things about you.
Things you don't even know yourself.
About this place, for instance.
It's my grandmother's. What should I know about it?
The house is surrounded by an aura that I find unpleasant,
but it's good for you.
It can protect you from certain dangers.
Can it protect me from you?
There are very few things that can protect you from me, Victoria.
And this house is not one of them.
You can't keep toying with me, you know?
I have feelings.
Maybe you don't, but I…
I need to know if you care about me.
I've been ordered to kill you, and so far I haven't.
But don't worry. I have no intention of killing you.
Although that will bring me more problems than you think.
And you ask me if I care about you?
-What does it look like? -[sighs]
[Victoria] But that won't change anything, will it?
You'll continue fighting us.
Get used to the idea that you can't hide in Limbhad forever.
If not me, someone else will come for you.
You can only save yourself by joining us.
I said it once, and now I'll say it again.
Come with me.
To Idhun?
To Idhun.
Do you know Ashran the Necromancer personally?
I do. I know him well.
He's my father.
What? [gasps]
If you come with me, you'll be the Empress of Idhun, by my side.
A beautiful world awaits us, Victoria.
And it belongs to us. To you and me.
If you so wish.
I can't.
[Victoria sighs]
[clinking]
You should leave and lock the door, kid.
I'll stay, just in case.
It's your call.
But it won't be pretty.
[grunting]
It's starting!
[grunting]
[roaring]
[grunts]
That was… impressive!
Good boy.
-[growling] -[whimpering]
[screams]
[panting]
-[yelps] -[growling]
Alexander, stop!
It's me, Jack!
-[gasps] -[growling]
[yelling]
[Alsan groans]
[yells]
[grunting]
[groans]
-Enough. Is that enough fun for today? -[snarls]
That's it. You may let go of me.
[Jack panting]
[sighs]
It could've been worse.
Hey, when Victoria comes back, she'll finish patching you up.
Maybe you should tell her how you feel.
Who? Me? I don't…
[sighs]
All right, I guess it's too obvious.
But she only likes me as a friend.
And if I told her, I'm sure she'd run in the opposite direction.
Remember when I fled Limbhad two years ago?
Do you know why Victoria let me go?
Because I told her that the beast inside me
would kill you someday.
That's when I smelled her fear for the first time.
She feared for your life, Jack.
She wanted to protect you.
Then you left, and left her all alone.
In that moment, I lost her for good, didn't I?
I believe you're still very precious to her,
but if you think you and she need to clear the air,
you should talk it over.
[Victoria] Done.
Victoria, are you mad at me?
-What? -Huh?
No, not at all! Why do you ask?
It's just… Lately, I have this feeling that you're avoiding me.
Please, tell me what's wrong.
-If it's my fault-- -No, it's not your fault.
I've done something terrible, Jack.
You'll never forgive me.
It's okay. Everyone messes up.
I'm sure it's not that bad.
It is.
And worst of all, I couldn't help it.
Do you want to tell me?
Yes, I do, but I wouldn't be able to look you in the eye ever again.
I'm not ready, Jack.
And I don't want to lose you.
You'll never lose me, Victoria.
I'll always be here when you need me,
and I'll wait for you to come back from…
wherever it is you are right now.
I'm in the last place you'd want to see me.
That's why I don't deserve your affection or your friendship.
-[gasps] -Victoria, wait!
[sobbing]
Victoria!
[Victoria] Take me home, Soul.
Huh?
[groans]
[cicadas chirping]
[sobbing]
[Kirtash] It's tough to think you're betraying your people.
Christian, you know how I feel?
I told you we're not so different, you and I.
Why do you sing?
To express myself.
Do you like my music?
I do. Especially one song, "Beyond."
I listen to it on repeat.
I wrote it thinking only of you.
You already thought of me back then?
I've been thinking of you
ever since the first time we met and I decided to let you escape.
I must confess you intrigue me, Victoria.
And when I look you in the eye, I feel I should protect you.
Do you think it's… love?
It is what it is. There's no need to put a label on it.
But there's so much about you I don't understand.
Things that scare me, and I could never forgive you.
I wish I could understand what's up with me.
I don't get why I feel like this after everything I know you've done.
There's so much you don't know about me.
I also should have killed you, but I haven't.
And I'm starting to accept that I never will.
All because of this feeling.
Victoria, do you think it's worth it?
I just don't know.
Reason tells me I should hate you, but my feelings are prevailing right now.
Then forget for a moment who I am and everything I've done in the past.
-Let your heart carry you. -[gasps]
-[flames roaring] -[snarls]
-[Jack] Get out of her head! -Eh?
Jack! [gasps]
[both grunting]
[yells]
Victoria! No!
[Victoria yelps]
[both gasp]
[moans]
[panting]
[Kirtash] You!
I should've known.
Christian! No!
[groans]
-[rumbling] -Christian?
[roaring]
[hissing]
Kirtash?
[roaring]
[gasps]
[Kirtash] Move, Victoria.
I don't want to kill you.
Are you Christian?
I'm Kirtash.
So this is your true nature.
Surprised?
Now move, Victoria. I have work to do.
I won't let you.
If you want to kill Jack, you'll have to go through me.
Run, Victoria. Don't let him catch you.
[growling]
Run without you? Never.
-[Kirtash] Oh! -[gasps]
How moving.
But he must die so that you can live, Victoria.
I told you I'd protect you, and that's exactly what I'm going to do.
If you just let me.
You're a damn liar!
You've used me from the start, Kirtash!
You just wanted to get to him so you could kill him!
You may think that if it makes you feel better.
Victoria, run.
I'm not leaving without you.
[whimpers]
[gasps]
[Kirtash] You're still not ready to understand.
Christian.
Kirtash?
No, Victoria. You can't protect him forever.
You can't, and you know it.
-[gasps] -[grunts]
[both sigh]
BASED ON LAURA GALLEGO'S THE IDHUN CHRONICLES: THE RESISTANCE