Ep. 6: Taka loses his reflection and leaves Miaka, leading to a final battle against Tenkou

Taka wakes without a reflection and begs Tasuki to hide this from Miaka. Chichiri reports a military ship destroyed by a mysterious island. In the scroll, Tamahome explains Suzaku awakened him because Taka’s form was failing. Taka feels his efforts were wasted and leaves, returning keepsakes to Tamahome. The Suzaku Seven urge him to stay, but he departs to protect Miaka from confusion. Keisuke confronts Taka for giving up. Miaka wakes to find Taka gone. Tamahome reveals he was the phantom until Tenkou swapped their memories. Taka, heartbroken, wanders alone. Tamahome tells Miaka to forget Taka, but she senses something wrong. Taka calls Miaka back via Suzaku’s power. They reunite as news reports the island heads to Tokyo. Keisuke suspects Tamahome. Tasuki and Chichiri ask about Miaka. Tamahome attacks them as Tenkou reveals control. Taka and Miaka plan to return to the scroll. They say goodbye to Yui. At Tenkou’s lair, Tamahome as Yousue traps Miaka. He challenges Taka, blaming her choice. Taka accuses Tamahome of jealousy, breaking his resolve. Tamahome fires red energy, thinking Taka defeated. Smoke clears to show Miaka protected Taka. She dies in his arms. The Suzaku Seven, aided by Nyan-Nyan, break the first barrier. Tenkou gains power to return to the real world. Miaka’s voice awakens Taka, reminding him of his strength. She promises to always be with him. Taka understands his purpose and defeats Tamahome by merging with him. Suzaku returns Taka and Miaka to the real world. The Suzaku Seven join them. Taka and Miaka sacrifice their lives to invoke Suzaku, joined by Seiryuu, Byakko, and Genbu. Suzaku reminds Tenkou he was a mortal executed for sorcery. The Four Gods seal Tenkou forever. The Suzaku Seven return to Mt. Taikyoku. Taiitsukun explains Taka and Miaka gave up their forms to save both worlds. She offers them a choice. The warriors convince them to return to the real world. Miaka awakens to Taka promising he is there with her.

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