Serenoa

**Serenoa** (セレノア) is a character who is introduced in *Soukyuu no Fafner The Beyond*.

## Appearance

Serenoa has the same appearance as Yumiko Hino.

## Biography

Serenoa is with Legato and Floro near the rocket when Maris Excelsior arrives, carrying Soushi Minashiro, accompanied with two Esperanto children. She tells them to go to the place they have prepared with Legato adding that they will protect this place. During the battle, Serenoa performs a crossing with Rina Nishio to get control of her Fafner while trying to assimilate her and her fellow pilots who are crossing with her. She gets Izanami to attack the other Fafners, commenting that they are going to get destroyed by their own power. Maya Toomi, who is surprised to see the appearance of her sister, fires toward her which Serenoa blocks and she counters by assimilating Maya's right eye. The other pilots break free due to Kenji Kondou's interference and Rina uses the Fenrir program to get rid of her control by blowing up her Fafner. Her action surprises Serenoa since she didn't expect Rina would try to erase her own existence. She then blocks Reo Mikado's attack and mentions that the time has come before teleporting away.

Serenoa is waiting for Legato, who returns from his trip, and are soon joined by Soushi, Floro, and Maris. They make their way home where the group has dinner while listening to Legato's stories about the outside world. Badly wanting to learn about the outside world, Soushi plays around with the radio while Serenoa and Legato watch him, the duo being content on how things are. Sometime later, Serenoa is with the group at the festival, however, the island comes under attack by the Tatsumiyajima pilots who wants to destroy the fake island. Serenoa tries to see the situation but she is unable due to their Mir. She gathers a swarm of Festum and goes to stop Misao Kurusu's swarm. Serenoa contacts Maris and tells that Floro has disappeared. As the island is slowly falling apart, she states that he should retreat. She then contacts Legato and wonders why he hasn't retreated. When he responds that he can't forgive them, Serenoa calms him down by saying that he should endure it.

Serenoa goes with Maris and Legato to Wadatsumijima. Serenoa is looking over the island when she senses Kouyou Kasugai and Misao and says that they cannot rid this world of conflict, wanting the duo to join their side. Grabbing a flower, she still tries to convince the duo but to no avail. Before leaving, she mentions to call her if they want to come under Marespero's control. The trio go back and Serenoa believes that they will be reunited with Soushi, dropping the flower.

During their attack on Wadatsumijima, Serenoa is in charge of a Festum swarm. Serenoa watches Miwa using her power and calls for a bombing squad to destroy everyone, but it gets destroyed by Maya. Upon Maris' request, Serenoa enters Soushi's consciousness and the duo want to split his body and consciousness but Serenoa gets interrupted by Misao. She transforms into her Festum form and fights against both Misao and Kouyou. Seeing Mark Alles' power, Serenoa transforms back and teleports away before being consumed by its power. She returns to Benon's ships and feels the fear of disappearing from existence for the first time.

Serenoa is part of the squad which attacks Alvis' L-Boat and focuses on trying to take Miwa Hino's consciousness by using the appearance of her deceased mother. However, Soushi intervenes and wakes her up by headbutting her and dispels Serenoa from her consciousness. She then blocks Mark Sein's attack and despite failing her mission, she is able to buy some time. After Mark Nicht evolves, Serenoa quickly teleports away before falling victim of its attack.

## References

1. ↑ The Beyond Episode 1: Operation Azure
2. ↑ The Beyond Episode 2: Child of Paradise
3. ↑ The Beyond Episode 3: Vessel of Destiny
4. ↑ The Beyond Episode 5: Student
5. ↑ The Beyond Episode 6: By Your Side
6. ↑ The Beyond Episode 7: People Who Won't Return
7. ↑ The Beyond Episode 9: Second Plan L