Escaflowne Season 1 Episode 10 The Blue Eyed Prince
- June 4, 1996
Van and Allen are still imprisoned by the Zaibach Empire, but they receive some unexpected help from a young man named Dilandau. Dilandau is the leader of the Zaibach soldiers and has a deep hatred for Van, whom he believes killed his family during a past battle. Despite this, Dilandau helps the two escape, but not before revealing some shocking information about Allen’s past.
Meanwhile, Hitomi has arrived in Asturia and meets Prince Chid. Chid is a charming and charismatic man, with piercing blue eyes. Hitomi is instantly attracted to him and they share a brief moment together. However, their moment is interrupted when a Zaibach attack begins and Chid must leave to gather his troops.
As Chid prepares to leave, he gives Hitomi a charm to protect her from harm. He tells her that it will guide her towards safety and that she should trust it above all else. Hitomi doesn’t fully understand the charm’s significance, but she accepts it knowing that it came from Chid.
The Zaibach soldiers launch an attack on Asturia, causing chaos and destruction throughout the city. Van and Allen rush to help defend Asturia, but they are vastly outnumbered. Dilandau appears once again, this time on the opposite side of the battle. He is ruthless and determined to defeat Van once and for all.
Hitomi, who has been separated from Van and Allen, uses the charm given to her by Chid to navigate through the chaos and find safety. However, she is soon cornered by Zaibach soldiers and danger is imminent.
Just as all hope seems lost, Chid appears once again and leads Hitomi to safety. He fights alongside his men, displaying immense courage and skill in battle. As the fight continues, Van and Allen arrive to aid in the defense of Asturia. Van confronts Dilandau in an epic battle, with both sides fighting to the death.
The battle is intense, and Van is gravely injured. Hitomi rushes to his side, and together they use their unique abilities to overcome their foes. In the end, the battle is won, and the Zaibach soldiers retreat.
The episode ends with Van being taken to a secret location by some enigmatic characters, leaving Hitomi and Allen to wonder what will happen next. The implications of the Zaibach Empire’s actions are becoming more clear, and the fate of Van and the world hangs in the balance.