Snow White with the Red Hair S2 E5

## Plot

Kazuki is a little surprised that Shirayuki and Obi know about him. Itoya swings in and fights Obi, who tells Shirayuki to run. She calls for help, but Kazuki ties her up in a curtain. He apologizes to her and asks her to stay still. He's surprised that Obi is holding his own against Itoya. If he's from the castle, then they have to leave him here. Kazuki puts a hand over Shirayuki's mouth when she calls for help again. Rona and Eugena open the door, which distracts Obi long enough for Itoya to knock him out. He grabs Shirayuki, and the watch from Zen falls on the floor. Kazuki knocks her out with smelling salts or something and says it can't be helped. She'll only be out for a little while. Rona doesn't know what to do. Eugena calls for the guards. The watch is cracked and broken. Later in the night, Sakaki informs Raji that the guards are still searching and haven't found Shirayuki yet. He'd never be able to sleep, or apologize to Zen enough. He thinks about looking for her himself, but Sakaki tells him that sending the elite soldiers guarding him would be wiser. Obi wakes up and asks where Shirayuki is. Eugena tells him that those guys took her. The guards tried to follow, but lost them in the forest. Rona blames herself for distracting Obi. He tells her not to feel guilty. They were only trying to help. He was out for about an hour, and no one has arrived from Clarines yet. He promises Eugena and Rona that Shirayuki will come back to them, and sends them to bed. He notices the gift that came with the letter and opens it. It's the walnut stone that Zen told Kihal he'd give to Shirayuki. When Sakaki checks on Raji again, he hears him play the piece he had arranged for him and Shirayuki to dance to. She's the only one who takes him seriously. She's always honest too. He couldn't even protect her in his own castle. Sakaki tells him that there's still time. He's underestimating himself. There has to be something that only he can do for her. Zen, Mitsuhide, Kiki, Mihaya, and some guards finally reach the Tanbarun castle. They see Raji immediately. He's incredibly nervous to see Zen again, who informs him that Sakaki has already updated them on what happened to Shirayuki. Surprisingly, Zen bows to Raji and apologizes to him. They knew that people were after Shirayuki, but they only investigated in Clarines. He should've told Raji about it. Raji says he should be the one apologizing. Shirayuki was his guest and his responsibility. She seemed happy while she was there. The woman who was with Obi when he woke up enters and says she has news for them. It's about Obi. He's disappeared. He went after Shirayuki by himself. He finds hoof prints in the forest and follows them. The next morning, Sakaki tells everyone that they're likely dealing with a large organization. One of the major possibilities is a troublesome group of pirates that has overrun the east sea, called the Claw of the Sea. Kiki tells Zen that she's heard that name before. They illegally collect tolls out at sea. They use any means necessary to avoid all inspections. Money isn't their only priority. They also trade people with unique abilities or appearances. Those that stand out are used by them as tools or bait for the kind of fishing they do. Mihaya says that Kazuki told him he wasn't tracking Shirayuki down for her hair, but Kiki points out that they can't trust anything he said. Sakaki tells them they should go to the mountains first, but before he can explain, a messenger tells Raji that the king has requested that he and Zen meet with him immediately. Meanwhile, while treating a guard in Clarines, Garak and Ryuu learn that Zen left for Tanbarun in the middle of the night with no warning a few days ago. While taking a break in the woods, Kazuki tells Itoya that the sleeping medication he gave Shirayuki should last a few more hours. Itoya leaves to get water from a spring while Kazuki rests and watches Shirayuki. He tells her that he's taking her to where she truly belongs. Someone he calls Pops will be so happy. Someone that isn't Itoya approaches him, and he asks why they're here. The king of Tanbarun gives Zen and his attendants his consent to move freely within his kingdom. He can't conduct himself as if he's in his own kingdom, but he may act with Raji's authority. He tells the king that his goal is to rescue Shirayuki. He doesn't plan on revealing his title until he has the villains on their knees. Before he can leave, Raji asks if he can come too. As prince, it's shameful for him to stay here. He can do more than just pray for her safety. Zen lets him come. They'll bring Shirayuki back together. The king and Sakaki are watching them. Raji finds it important that Zen and Shirayuki take him seriously. The king tells Sakaki that she must be brought back safely. When Itoya gets back, he finds Kazuki and Shirayuki gone, and Obi attacks him. He learns that he didn't take them, and tells him that they're both gone. Itoya recognizes a claw mark on a tree. They have to help them, but if Itoya doesn't tell his crew, it'll be too late. He doesn't have time to explain. Obi says he's taking him along. Shirayuki finally wakes up in a bed and remembers what happened. She finds Kazuki next to her. His face has scratches on it. When he wakes up, he rolls over and falls off the bed. He wonders why Shirayuki is also there when they hear someone coming. She's the leader of the pirates. Kazuki covers Shirayuki with a sheet before the woman comes in. He recognizes the woman as Umihebi. He asks her where they are and what she's trying to do. I just found out she's voiced by Monica Rial, so that's cool. RWBY got me interested in anime voice actors, so I'm recognizing other names like Josh Grelle and Christopher Sabat, who, at least for me, are all playing *very* against the type of characters that I'm used to them playing. I can't even recognize Josh Grelle's voice. Kazuki used to be part of Umihebi's group. She already knows what Shirayuki looks like. Speaking of which, she reaches for Zen's watch and remembers that it fell off at the castle. Kazuki asks Umihebi to let her go because they have no reason to keep her, but she tells him that they've been following him for awhile, so they know they have every reason to keep her. It'll be fun to find out how much the mountain men want her. Kazuki should know, since he's friends with them. If they play their cards right, their old leader might even shut up for good. Kazuki tells Umihebi to tread more carefully, because a pirate is nothing on land, and she hits him. She takes the sheet off Shirayuki and tells her that she won't be able to go home anymore. She leaves, and Shirayuki asks Kazuki what's going on. After they left the castle, they were attacked by some of Umihebi's companions when they were alone. *S*he was basically kidnapped twice. He's not sure where they are yet, but these people are the pirates known for ruling the sea. They can't get on a ship. If they do, no one will ever hear from them again.