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* When Don Wei makes his final report to President McMullen, he sees the man in a despondent, near catatonic slump. He ordered a surprise attack on the Crog fleet, and it backfired, ''badly''. Between the sounds of his men fighting vainly to protect Earth, and [[MadnessMantra McMullen's own muttering how the Crogs couldn't be trusted]], it's obvious the horror and guilt of his rash actions has hit ''hard'' for the arrogant president.
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* When Don Wei makes his final report to President McMullen, [=McMullen=], he sees the man in a despondent, near catatonic slump. He ordered a surprise attack on the Crog fleet, and it backfired, ''badly''. Between the sounds of his men fighting vainly to protect Earth, and [[MadnessMantra McMullen's own muttering how the Crogs couldn't be trusted]], it's obvious the horror and guilt of his rash actions has hit ''hard'' for the arrogant president.
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* As tensions mount between the Oban finalists, Canaletto is seen watching from his cage and bitterly remarking, "The great Deceiver has spoken. You are all fooled. [[NotSoDifferentRemark As I was then.]]" What's somewhat sad is that he's observing how they don't know the "Ultimate Prize" is a sham, something he found out himself millennia ago. Irredeemably evil he may be, it's still heartbreaking to think this monstrous being was once just like any other racer, strung along for a phony prize and forced into the role of Avatar.
* As tensions mount between the Oban finalists, Canaletto is seen watching from his cage and bitterly remarking, "The great Deceiver has spoken. You are all fooled. [[NotSoDifferentRemark As I was then.]]" What's somewhat sad is that he's observing how they don't know the "Ultimate Prize" is a sham, something he found out himself millennia ago. Irredeemably evil he may be, it's still heartbreaking to think this monstrous being was once just like any other racer, strung along for a phony prize and forced into the role of Avatar.
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* There's a montage of the pilots preparing for the final round for Avatar. Ning and Skun discuss how they want to recreate their ravaged homeworld, while Ondai talks to his collection of cute animals and [[PinocchioSyndrome reveals he just wants to experience emotions and feeling like them.]] Think their arcs get resolved? ''Wrong.'' Ondai is [[DroppedABridgeOnHim unceremoniously destroyed]] later, and while Ning and Skun survive Canaletto's rampage, there's no guarantee they'll ever get their home back.
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* There's a montage of the pilots preparing for the final round for Avatar. Ning and Skun discuss how they want to recreate their ravaged homeworld, while Ondai talks to his collection of cute animals and [[PinocchioSyndrome [[BecomeARealBoy reveals he just wants to experience emotions and feeling like them.]] Think their arcs get resolved? ''Wrong.'' Ondai is [[DroppedABridgeOnHim unceremoniously destroyed]] later, and while Ning and Skun survive Canaletto's rampage, there's no guarantee they'll ever get their home back.
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* In a very, ''very'' weird way, Canaletto's death. Yes, [[CompleteMonster he was a truly evil creature]] [[AssholeVictim who ''totally'' deserved it]] but the circumstances make it a little sadder than it should be. He went mad in his desire to create a perfect universe, was locked away for thousands of years, and manipulated the ''whole damn plot'' to finally free himself and achieve his dream...[[ShootTheShaggyDog only to be blown away like a speck of dust]] [[AllForNothing within seconds of victory.]] What's more, his speech to Eva about [[WeCanRuleTogether joining him]] in a [[WorldOfSilence "world without pain"]] is probably the closest he ever got to sounding genuinely sincere.
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* In a very, ''very'' weird way, Canaletto's death. Yes, [[CompleteMonster he was a truly evil creature]] [[AssholeVictim who ''totally'' deserved it]] but the circumstances make it a little sadder than it should be. He went mad in his desire to create a perfect universe, was locked away for thousands of years, and manipulated the ''whole damn plot'' to finally free himself and achieve his dream...[[ShootTheShaggyDog only to be blown away like a speck of dust]] [[AllForNothing within seconds of victory.]] What's more, his speech to Eva about [[WeCanRuleTogether joining him]] in a [[WorldOfSilence "world without pain"]] is probably the closest he ever got to sounding genuinely sincere.
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** Don Wei's MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.
** During his explanation on why he abandoned Eva as a child, we get to see a flashback of Don in deep depression after Maya died. Then, his catatonic state after he dropped a young Eva at the Stern Boarding School...while she's begging her father not to leave.
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** Don Wei's MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.
it, and how took him all of the Grand Prix up to this point before it finally hits him.
** During his explanation on why he abandoned Eva as a child, we get to see a flashback of Don in deep depression after Maya died. Then, his catatonic state after he dropped a young Eva at the Stern Boarding School... while she's begging her father not toleave.
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[[AC: Revelations]]
* Molly and Jordan find themselves walking back after a near fatal crash from last episode. Near the end, they find out that the true nature of the Ultimate Prize is involves choosing a new Avatar for the universe. This means that Molly's efforts to bring her mother back to life were AllForNothing.
[[AC: Cruel Like Kross]]
* All of the Oban finalists now learn about the truth behind the Ultimate Prize, and determine what they can do with this power before the final race. With the chance to revive someone off the table, Muir forfeits the race. Molly initially chose to walk out as well, but decides to take part to prevent Kross from obtaining that power for his empire.
* While Molly and Jordan are talking in private, Don Wei overhears that Molly had joined the team so she could win the Ultimate Prize and bring her mother Mya back to life. Don Wei is hurt upon learning this since not only is Molly his long lost daughter, but neither of them have a way to bring Mya back.
** During his explanation on why he abandoned Eva as a child, we get to see a flashback of Don in deep depression after Maya died. Then, his catatonic state after he dropped a young Eva at the Stern Boarding School... while she's begging her father not to
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* Molly and Jordan find themselves walking back after a near fatal crash from last episode. Near the end, they find out that the true nature of the Ultimate Prize is involves choosing a new Avatar for the universe. This means that Molly's efforts to bring her mother back to life were AllForNothing.
[[AC: Cruel Like Kross]]
* All of the Oban finalists now learn about the truth behind the Ultimate Prize, and determine what they can do with this power before the final race. With the chance to revive someone off the table, Muir forfeits the race. Molly initially chose to walk out as well, but decides to take part to prevent Kross from obtaining that power for his empire.
* While Molly and Jordan are talking in private, Don Wei overhears that Molly had joined the team so she could win the Ultimate Prize and bring her mother Mya back to life. Don Wei is hurt upon learning this since not only is Molly his long lost daughter, but neither of them have a way to bring Mya back.
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* Spirit learns Molly believes he's responsible for her mother's death, and explains with telepathy that Maya's racer was damaged and he tried to ''save'' her. Spirit's SingleTear before he flies away shows [[MyGreatestFailure Maya's death did not haunt just Molly and Don]].
* Spirit learns Molly believes he's responsible for her mother's death, and explains with telepathy that Maya's racer was damaged and he tried to ''save'' her. Spirit's SingleTear before he flies away shows [[MyGreatestFailure Maya's death did not haunt just Molly and Don]].
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* In "Monstrous Like Muir", we learn that Muir wishes to revive his mate, who was killed by alien hunters. Muir had hoped winning the Great Race would give him the power to bring her back to life. Sadly he, like Molly learns that [[spoiler: the Avatar doesn't have the power to resurrect the dead]]. While he can't genuflect like a human, it wasn't hard to tell he was crying on the inside.
* While Molly/Eva's CallingTheOldManOut moment with her father was also a CrowningMomentOfAwesome, it also makes you sad when watching the scene. Eva lets out all the pain she felt during her time with her father during the racing games and how spent her '''entire''' childhood without her father.
* In "Monstrous Like Muir", we learn that Muir wishes to revive his mate, who was killed by alien hunters. Muir had hoped winning the Great Race would give him the power to bring her back to life. Sadly he, like Molly learns that [[spoiler: the Avatar doesn't have the power to resurrect the dead]]. While he can't genuflect like a human, it wasn't hard to tell he was crying on the inside.
* While Molly/Eva's CallingTheOldManOut moment with her father was also a CrowningMomentOfAwesome, it also makes you sad when watching the scene. Eva lets out all the pain she felt during her time with her father during the racing games and how spent her '''entire''' childhood without her father.
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** Molly's reaction to all of this; she's horrified and screams Jordan's name as he jumps onto the Pyramid of Power, realizing what he was doing and thinking she would lose her friend forever. And while Jordan does show up alive in his new Avatar form, Molly apologizes to him
** Before Jordan leaves with the Great Beings, Molly stops Jordan by cradling his face, saying, "I..." but couldn't go through. Jordan looks at her understandingly and kisses her, telling her to "Take care of yourself... Molly." It's implied that what Molly wanted to say was, "I love you."
* When Molly finds Aikka and he asks about Jordan, she tells him that "better than ever", while sporting a sad smile on her face. Given that Aikka's last interaction with Jordan before he was knocked unconscious was in the Temple of Oban...
* The very fact that becoming the Avatar had caused Jordan to become so far removed from his humanity, that he couldn't stay on Earth with his friends anymore. Though Molly blows him a goodbye kiss, he sheds a tear as he watches the Earth team leave him behind without so much a goodbye.
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** Don Wei's [[spoiler:MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.]]
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* [[spoiler:While While Molly/Eva's CallingTheOldManOut moment with her father was also a CrowningMomentOfAwesome, it also makes you sad when watching the scene. Eva lets out all the pain she felt during her time with her father during the racing games and her how the '''entire''' childhood she has had without her father.]]
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** Don Wei's[[spoiler:MyGodWhatHaveIDone MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.]]
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** Don Wei's [[spoiler:MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.]]
** Don Wei's [[spoiler:MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction when Eva/Molly recalls how he didn't recognize her after they met in the first episode is also heartaching. You can see on his face and hear in his voice how much he regrets it.]]
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* The end of the series when [[spoiler: Jordan becomes the Avatar in Molly's place after confessing his love to her, and then having his last appearance of the series (outside of flashbacks) being him shedding a tear as he watches Molly leave Oban.]]
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* The entire subplot regarding Maya's death.
* The end of the series when [[spoiler: Jordan becomes the Avatar in Molly's place after confessing his love to her, and then having his last appearance of the series (outside of flashbacks) being him shedding a tear as he watches Molly leave Oban.]]
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