A golden being attacks Tatsumiya Island, and citizens evacuate the surface to underground protective shelters; Soshi urges Kazuki to fight the being by piloting the Fafner Mark XI.

Kazuki fights to save the island from the Festum; Kazuki learns the secrets of the island; Tatsumiya is in danger.

Alvis prepares to move the island as students are drafted as new pilots.

Kazuki and Soshi pursue the Festum; Alvis starts to move Tatsumiya Island; a New United Nations unit moves the battle directly into the island's path.

The leader of the New United Nations forces Makabe to hand over the Mark VI after discovering Tatsumiya; Shoko promises Kazuki that she will protect the island.

The second Festum breaks through the island's shields and Shoko boards Mark VI to save the island.