Description
Episode Title:
Desert Quest.Episode Description:
A false Suzaku lures Mayo into the Suzaku shrine and convinces her that Taka and others are going to take Miaka's baby from her and kill her. Taka, Chichiri, and Taisuki find Chiriko, who is now a baby named Gakurei. Gakurei remembers his past life, but stays where he is to study the problem of the deteriorating world. He gives them three horses to speed up their search, but as they travel Taka grows feverish and falls from his horse. A young girl named Shōka appears and gives him some water. While they talk, a boy named Chousei also appears and the trio realize that he is Mitsukake. Chousei refuses to go with them and they have to leave to continue their search. Shōka convinces Chousei to go with the others, but after he leaves she is attacked by some mysterious birds. Taka, Chichiri, and Taisuki hear the commotion and return to the village. They find Shōka near death and Chousei possessed by a fake Byakko. After he is freed, Chousei's dormant memories and abilities as Mitsukake return. He heals Shōka and Taka's wounds.
