sentences:  After Zero saves him, Kouga battles Messiah and not only defeats her but Kiba as well, with the later at the cost of Zaruba.Some time later, Kouga is bidding an emotional farewell to Kaoru, as she would be heading to Italy to further her studies in art.She gave him the final product of her father's book with the last page painted, and Rei handed Kouga a restored Zaruba as a token of their friendship, which was reforged by the Western Watchdog.