Ep 23. Flower of Life
- TVMA
- March 15, 2009
- 24 min
In Mobile Suit Gundam 00 season 2 episode 23, titled "Flower of Life," the war between the A-Laws and the Celestial Being escalates as both sides prepare for the final battle. The episode starts with Setsuna, who survived the previous battle, receiving medical treatment aboard the Ptolemaios. Sumeragi, the captain of Ptolemaios, discusses the situation with the rest of the crew and decides to launch a preemptive strike on the A-Laws' main battleship.
Meanwhile, the A-Laws prepare for the final battle by launching a new mobile armor called the Alvatore. It is a formidable weapon that is equipped with a powerful particle cannon and can withstand heavy damage. The A-Laws also plan to use Reborns Gundam, a new mobile suit that is capable of transforming into a powerful mobile armor, to attack Ptolemaios.
As Setsuna recovers from his injuries, he has a vision of Marina Ismail, the princess of Azadistan, who inspires him to fight for a better world. He also comes to the realization that the Gundam Meisters and Celestial Being are not the only ones who want to end war, and vows to fight for all those who believe in peace.
As the battle between Ptolemaios and the A-Laws intensifies, the Gundam Meisters face off against the A-Laws' top assassins, including Ali al-Saachez and Bring Stabity. However, Setsuna's Gundam Exia is heavily damaged during the battle, and he is forced to abandon it.
On the A-Laws' side, Setsuna's former ally, Tieria Erde, enters the final battle piloting the powerful Seravee Gundam. His objective is to destroy the Innovators, a group of genetically-enhanced individuals who have been manipulating the world's conflicts.
The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the battle between Celestial Being and the A-Laws reaches its climax. It is a high-stakes episode that pits the protagonists against their most formidable opponents yet, and sets the stage for the series finale.