Episode 12

The eleventh anime episode of Claymore, adapted from the manga by Norihiro Yagi. The episode was first broadcast on June 19, 2007 and was directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka and produced by Madhouse Studios. It was dubbed by Funimation and released on DVD Volume ? in ?.

The episode is entitled: Those Who Rend Asunder (Part 2); Hate naki bohyō (I); 果て無き墓標(I))

Short Synopsis
Clare is sent to engage another Awakened Being with another team. However, much to Clare's surprise, the team only consists of herself and Ophelia. Suddenly Ophelia grabs Clare from behind, telling her she was having a familiar scent. She stabs Clare to taste of her blood, which reminds her of the blood of an Awakened Being. Soon, Raki arrives and attacks Ophelia with a sword, telling her to stay back from Clare. That's the moment when Clare realizes that the warrior is the number 4 of the Organization, Ophelia. Miria had especially warned her, Helen and Deneve about number 4. Ophelia then cuts Clare's legs and introduces a "game". Clare has to reattach her legs, while Ophelia and Raki fight each other. Each minute Ophelia increases her speed and strength. If Clare doesn't hurry, Raki will be killed. Raki and Ophelia engage in a fight, while Clare tries to desperately attach her limbs again. Raki gets cut, but continues to fight back.

Soon the Awakened Being they were supposed to hunt arrives at the scene. Raki tells the young girl to run away, not knowing of her true identity. She then changes into her awakened form and destroys the town. Clare manages to save Raki and Ophelia survives the attack as well. Ophelia realizes that Clare's legs aren't completely healed and offers her to protect Raki while she completes the regeneration. Clare believes Ophelia and wants to continue the healing, only to be tricked by Ophelia seconds later. She throws Raki into the arms of the Awakened. Clare angrily releases her yoki and manages to free herself from Ophelia's grip. She charges towards the Awakened and saves Raki successfully. She then tells him to hold on to her. They escape. Ophelia wants to go aftre them, but is stopped by the Awakened, who wants to get rid of Ophelia first. They engage in a fight. Meanwhile Clare tries to get away as far as possible, knowing that the fight wouldn't take too long. In the forest Clare tells Raki to leave her, since Ophelia would only go after her. Raki refuses, saying that he wants to stay at her side. Clare kisses him and promises that they will meet again.

Characters Introduced

 * Ophelia