The Twelve Kingdoms: As King En is introducing himself to Youko, they are attacked by a second force of youma. Youko takes out the leader of the pack and the rest withdrawal. King En then takes Youko to his personal inn. She tells him her story and how she doesn't think she is a queen. King En explains to her how her sword creates illusions and unless she learns to conquer it, it will continue to haunt her. Just then Enki walks in, Youko is shocked and has realized she has seen this boy before. King En tells Youko to come to his palace with him. She agrees. She goes to get Rakushun but he is hesitant to go with her now that shes going to be a queen.. Finally she talks him into knowing that nothing has changed. They arrive at the palace just before night hits. Youko enjoys the view of the sea from the top of the palace. King En shows them around and after Youko takes a bath she comes out to find Rakushun.. As a human. Finding him attractive, Youko feels embarassed after the way she treated him as a rat. They go to meet with King En. Enki describes to Youko and Rakushun how Keiki is being held against his will with a fake queen of Kei. The plead with her to rescue Keiki and take her thrown of Kei. Back in the town Heki is explaining to Sugimoto about how a kirin chooses the ruler for a kingdom. Sugimoto is angry and says she was supposed to be chosen for queen.. Heki disagrees and tells her that a true ruler would never say such a thing. Back in the palace King En tells Youko he believes in her and thinks she can become a queen. As they are walking back to their room, Youko seems confused on what she really wants to do. One of King En's servants says he will tell Youko about King En and Enki's story about how they are both taikas...

Starring:

Houko Kuwashima, Kate Davis, Mari Devon

Genre:

Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy