While the red star causes worldwide terror and destruction, the battle royale between the HiME is in full swing with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. The HiME will choose which side they will fight on, some out of fear... some out of hatred... and some out of love. As the death-toll rises, Mai wonders why their destiny is so cruel and decides to seek out the Obsidian Prince, the source of the cycle of misery the HiME are forced to endure.