Ep 18. Eliot & Reo

Eliot & Reo is the eighteenth episode of season one of Pandora Hearts, and it tells the story of two side characters, Eliot Nightray and Reo Sinclair.

Eliot Nightray is the youngest member of the Nightray household, a family of nobles who worship the dark entity known as the Abyss. He is often overshadowed by his older brother Vincent, who is a skilled fighter and charismatic leader of the family.

Reo Sinclair, on the other hand, is a member of the Sinclair family, who are enemies of the Nightrays. They have a long-standing feud that dates back generations, and Reo is tasked with spying on the Nightrays for his family.

The episode begins with Eliot and Vincent arguing about the family's loyalty to the Abyss. Eliot questions the morality of the Abyss, and wonders if they should be worshipping something that causes so much pain and suffering. Vincent dismisses his concerns, and insists that the family must remain loyal no matter what.

Meanwhile, Reo is ordered by his family to infiltrate the Nightray estate and gather information. He poses as a servant and tries to blend in with the other staff members. However, he is soon discovered by Eliot, who recognizes him from previous encounters.

Eliot confronts Reo and demands to know what he is doing there. Reo initially tries to lie, but eventually confesses that he is spying on the Nightrays for his family. Eliot is shocked and dismayed, as he had considered Reo a friend.

Despite this revelation, Eliot agrees to keep Reo's mission a secret, as he doesn't want to cause any unnecessary bloodshed between their families. However, Vincent soon discovers Reo's true identity and orders his execution.

Eliot is torn between his loyalty to his family and his friendship with Reo. He decides to help Reo escape instead of turning him over to Vincent. The two boys run away from the Nightray estate and hide in a nearby forest.

As they wait for an opportunity to escape the country, Eliot and Reo discuss their families and their motivations. Reo reveals that he doesn't really believe in his family's feud with the Nightrays, and that he only went along with their plan because he didn't know what else to do. Eliot realizes that he feels the same way, and that he doesn't really believe in the Abyss or the Nightray family's beliefs.

The episode ends with Eliot and Reo being tracked down by Vincent and his soldiers. They are cornered near a cliff, and it seems as though they will be captured or killed. However, a strange figure appears and intervenes, saving the boys from certain death. The figure is revealed to be a mysterious young girl named Alice, who claims to have a connection to the Abyss and the Nightray family.

In conclusion, Eliot & Reo is an episode that delves into the complex relationships between the various noble families of Pandora Hearts. It also explores the themes of loyalty, friendship, and belief, as Eliot and Reo are forced to confront the truth about themselves and their families. The introduction of Alice at the end of the episode adds a new layer of intrigue and mystery to the show, setting the stage for the final stretch of episodes in season one.