To break his stalemate against Mr. Bushido, Setsuna takes an extreme risk by activating the 00 Gundam's Trans-Am system in order to win. Soma's Ahead and the Arios are shot down and declared MIA as the Ptolemaios 2 is forced to retreat. Stranded and forced to face each other outside their mobile suits, Soma suffers mental attacks from Allelujah's presence and reverts to her Marie personality. Upon finding them, Sergei eventually decides to let them go and the two are rescued by Lockon. Meanwhile, Marina and Katharon learn the Federation intends to reorganize the Middle East and has dissolved all nations, including Azadistan. Tieria encounters his double in Regene Regetta, who offers to reveal the nature of the Innovators to him.
"With Reunions and Departure"
Gundam 00 Season 2 Episode 8 will air on Sunday, November 23, 2008 in Japan. The next episode title "Pure Distortion" will be posted here as soon as it becomes available online.