Scene 4 – Clare’s Awakening (Kurea no Kakusei)
Picking up where the last episode left off, the Yoma that had speared Clare drops her body. Turning towards Sid and Galk, the Yoma notices a squad of Knights running into the Cathedral and runs away. In a strange sense of respect for the Claymore, Galk examines Clare’s heartbeat and defies Sid by picking her up. Galk defends his decision by saying that she is a lifesaver and that he owes a debt to her for it, despite the fact that she is half Yoma.
Raki near a wounded Clare
Clare’s body is on a central dais in the Cathedral, and it is here that Raki visits her at. Father Vincent says to Raki that they did all they could by bandaging her, but that they knew not what more to do for her Yoma physiology. Sid scoffs and says that she will die, and it’s not a bad thing since she is simply a half-Yoma anyways. He says that he sees it as one Yoma killing off another Yoma. Angry, Raki uncharacteristically punches Sid. Raki yells at him, saying that Clare is always putting her life on the line for humanity and that he was happy that she had decided to take him along with her. He also says that she is pure of heart more so than any human.
Sid returns the favor, and swiftly punches Raki, stating that he’s returning to work. Galk tells Raki that Clare will survive. He must have faith. Raki then says a prayer for Clare.
Clare awakens, and Father Vincent tells her that she has been asleep for two days. He also says that Raki has been beside her body, praying the entire time. She says that she wishes to ask a favor, and the next scene shows the Priests and Knights of the Cathedral gathered together. Clare shows herself, after Vincent announces a Yoma hunt. The Priests are angered at the appearance of the Claymore, but cooperate due to the Knights. Under protest from Sid, but with cooperation from Galk, Clare inspects each Priest.
Raki is in a different chamber in the Cathedral, and he’s brought the statue with him from the last episode. Just like the last time, he is visibly uneasy in this scene due to the presence of the skeletal remains of a Saint. Clare inspects Father Vincent and the Archbishop, but neither of them are Yoma either. Clare, puzzled over how any Yoma could hide itself that well without being disguised as one of them, suddenly is met with a chilling revelation as to the Yoma’s whereabouts.
From the sepulcher behind Raki, the Yoma rises up and Clare, having realized this is where the monster was hiding, arrives in time to save him. However, she gets separated after a second attack, and Raki now has to rely on Galk to save him while Sid begins to throw knives. Sid tells Clare to protect Raki, and he and Galk will protect the city with their lives. Galk echoes this sentiment, while they both charge the Yoma. However, the Yoma gains control of Galk’s sword and presses on Clare until her wounds tear open.
Raki grabs the statue, and tells Galk to give it to Clare, who blocks the Yoma’s assault with it. This causes it to break, and reveal her sword inside. Reunited with her weapon, Clare cuts off the Yoma’s arm.
Galk is impressed at this, and this prompts Raki to tell him that she is fighting beyond her normal limits. Clare stops moving while breathing heavily, and the Yoma realizes that she cannot keep this up. He stabs her, raising her up once more with a slam to the ground. When he tries to spear her, however, Galk takes the hit for her and Sid slices off the Yoma’s elongated fingers. Galk says that though they are not matches for the Yoma, that Clare may use their lives in any way necessary to defeat the beast.
Charging the Yoma, Sid and Galk get speared while Clare jumps from behind. She slices off the Yoma’s remaining arm, and the Yoma responds by stabbing himself on her sword. The beast states that she can’t get the vital point this way, which Clare figures out is the head. Her Yoma powers flare up as she slices the Yoma in half.
With the defeat of the beast, Clare kneels while saying that her Yoma powers have been called upon too greatly, and now they’re becoming uncontrollable. Clare tells Galk to kill her, and she then tells Raki to say goodbye. She tells him that a Claymore doesn’t reach this point slowly, and it happens immediately after they’ve used too much of their Yoma powers.
As Galk starts to position his sword, Raki grabs Clare and starts to cry. He says that after his family was killed, he was glad that he was able to travel with her and that she was kind for allowing him to be with her. He also says that should she die, he would wish the same for himself.
With a flash of light, Clare has returned to normal as the power of Raki’s words have saved her. She tells him that the Yoma’s rage has stopped, and her arms embrace Raki.
Clare bids Father Vincent farewell. He tells her that he’s asked the Archbishop to take the boy in, which shocks Raki. Clare smiles and tells Raki that it’s his choice to stay at the Cathedral or continue with her. Raki smiles broadly. Galk throws Raki a sword telling him to grow strong to assist Claymore. Galk and Sid finally bid their farewells to Clare and Raki.
