Timeline: much, much later [i.e. after the TV series and the OAVs]
EPILOGUE
Ryo: "That was our last conversation. We exchanged a few more words the next morning. Would I have done anything differently, had I know those were actually our last words? I often ask myself that question, and the truth is, no. No, I don't think we could have done anything much different. Anubis did what he had to and so did we. His sacrifice gave us the strength to pull through. It freed Kayura; Anubis would have enjoyed seeing her wear the Ancient's robes and the staff. I don't know if he even thought about his old comrades as he fought for her freedom, but his sacrifice saved them, too.
I didn't really know the man, but I grieved as if I had lost a long loved friend. Many years later, Mia told me she thought I might have been grieving for something that could have been. She is certain we - Anubis and I - could have been friends. I don't think so. No, no, don't get me wrong. Of course, we could have become friends, but Anubis was never meant to live. I know that now. It was what he was trying to tell me that night.
I saw it in Kale's eyes after ... After everything. Anubis was a warrior, through and through. Born and bred to battle, conquer and win. Even that arrogance of his ... Kale told me he had definitely inherited that from his father. Kale told me also that Anubis hadn't considered bowing down to Talpa until his lord betrayed him, which led to the defeat of his clan and the death of his family. I guess Talpa offered him the tools to avenge himself and his clan.
Easy for us to judge Anubis so many years later. The truth is, if the Ancient had betrayed me and Sage and Kento, Sai and Rowen would have gotten killed because of it, then I might have ... Well, there is no need to dwell on that. They are fine, by the way, the guys. Even Yuli turned out all right.
I wasn't the only one grieving after Anubis' death. Yuli took it pretty hard. As a matter of fact, he believed for quite some time that Anubis would come back. He almost had me convinced, too. After all, what did happen to his armor? Kayura doesn't have it. And the Jewel of Life, it glowed. It did something the moment Anubis died. I like to think his spirit sort of energized it. You know, fortified it for a future battle. Mia thinks that's a romantic thought. Yeah, well ...
It would be a fitting end, I think, a tribute to his courage. Not many of us are willing to die for what we believe in. He did. And I think his sacrifice powered that jewel. It would mean his spirit lives on, and I like that. Man, I have to go get something to drink now. Take care."
EPILOGUE
Ryo: "That was our last conversation. We exchanged a few more words the next morning. Would I have done anything differently, had I know those were actually our last words? I often ask myself that question, and the truth is, no. No, I don't think we could have done anything much different. Anubis did what he had to and so did we. His sacrifice gave us the strength to pull through. It freed Kayura; Anubis would have enjoyed seeing her wear the Ancient's robes and the staff. I don't know if he even thought about his old comrades as he fought for her freedom, but his sacrifice saved them, too.
I didn't really know the man, but I grieved as if I had lost a long loved friend. Many years later, Mia told me she thought I might have been grieving for something that could have been. She is certain we - Anubis and I - could have been friends. I don't think so. No, no, don't get me wrong. Of course, we could have become friends, but Anubis was never meant to live. I know that now. It was what he was trying to tell me that night.
I saw it in Kale's eyes after ... After everything. Anubis was a warrior, through and through. Born and bred to battle, conquer and win. Even that arrogance of his ... Kale told me he had definitely inherited that from his father. Kale told me also that Anubis hadn't considered bowing down to Talpa until his lord betrayed him, which led to the defeat of his clan and the death of his family. I guess Talpa offered him the tools to avenge himself and his clan.
Easy for us to judge Anubis so many years later. The truth is, if the Ancient had betrayed me and Sage and Kento, Sai and Rowen would have gotten killed because of it, then I might have ... Well, there is no need to dwell on that. They are fine, by the way, the guys. Even Yuli turned out all right.
I wasn't the only one grieving after Anubis' death. Yuli took it pretty hard. As a matter of fact, he believed for quite some time that Anubis would come back. He almost had me convinced, too. After all, what did happen to his armor? Kayura doesn't have it. And the Jewel of Life, it glowed. It did something the moment Anubis died. I like to think his spirit sort of energized it. You know, fortified it for a future battle. Mia thinks that's a romantic thought. Yeah, well ...
It would be a fitting end, I think, a tribute to his courage. Not many of us are willing to die for what we believe in. He did. And I think his sacrifice powered that jewel. It would mean his spirit lives on, and I like that. Man, I have to go get something to drink now. Take care."