Xenosaga EPISODE II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse
Game Script
Asch the Hated
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Table of Contents
01: Rules of Script Usage
02: Theme Song Lyrics
03: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
04: DISC 1 Game Script
05: DISC 2 Game Script
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01: Rules of Script Usage
You will not use this script for publishing purposes, as it is illegal.
If you see something that needs correction, e-mail me at
patientascher@hotmail.com. Please only e-mail me for corrections.
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02: Theme Song Lyrics
“Sweet Song”
All keyboards & programming: Yuki Kajiura
Vocal: Margaret Dorn
I remember the days of summer
We were so close together
You were humming the song of silence
Sweetly plucking the harp of wind
Every moment was sacred and mystic
We were near to the shore of eternity
The days are gone, and will never come back
You were a half of me… Long time ago
Life can never be perfect without you
But I’m still on my way to the future
For I remember your sweet song in my mind
To the lost horizon, I’m calling your name
Again and again…
Though the night is so dark
A new dawn is so close to me
Sun will come and shine on all seeds of hope
“Bud and bloom…”
I remember the days of winter
You were sitting beside me
All alone in the shuttered places
We were waiting for thawing day
Every moment was sacred and mystic
We were hoping the night was eternal
The days are gone, and so far away
I’m still singing your sweet song for long
Long windy nights…
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03: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
Voice Cast (finalized according to the staff credits)
Shion Uzuki: Olivia Hack
KOS-MOS: Colleen O’Shaughnessy
chaos: Josh Seth
MOMO: Cristina Pucelli
Ziggurat 8 (Ziggy): Richard Epcar
Jr. (Rubedo): Brianne Siddall
Jin Uzuki: Michael Gough
Allen Ridgeley: Dave Wittenberg
Miyuki Itsumi: Heather Hogan
Boss: Keith Szarabajka
Luis Virgil (Purple Testament): Dave Wittenberg
Kevin Winnicot: Chris Smith
Wilhelm: Jason Spisak
Matthews: Kirk Thornton
Tony: Henry Dittman
Hammer: Jason Spisak
Mary Godwin: Ali Hillis
Shelley Godwin: Ali Hillis
100-Series Realian: Kari Wahlgren
Juli Mizrahi: Kim Mai Guest
Helmer: Stuart Robinson
Canaan: Beng Spies
Albedo Piazzolla (Child): Scott Menville
Nigredo: Jennifer Hale
Citrine: Stephanie Mitchell
Sakura Mizrahi: Tara Strong
Dmitri Yuriev: Keith Szarabajka
Margulis: Michael McConnohie
Pellegri: Kari Wahlgren
Richard: Jason Spisak
Hermann: Josh Seth
Vanderkam: Keith Szarabajka
Patriarch: Michael Bell
Newscaster: Kim Mai Guest
Operator: Jennifer Hale
U.M.N. Staff: Keith Clark
Michael Gough
Vector Staff: Keith Clark
Michael Gough
Chris Smith
U-TIC Soldiers: Dave Wittenberg
Beng Spies
Announcer: Kim Mai Guest
Febronia: Kari Wahlgren
Nephilim: Kim Mai Guest
Gaignun Kukai: Crispin Freeman
Albedo Piazzola: Crispin Freeman
Additional Voices:
Steve Cunningham
Terry Gregory
Cal Thomas (Credited Carlos A. Alvarez)
Carlos Ferro
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04: DISC 1 Game Script
We begin this game 14 years ago in outer space where a ship appeared out of the
warp zone and descending to the planet. Then, the camera switches to the
footage of the city.
Newscaster: What you’re seeing here is actual footage from the violence that
erupted before dawn this morning. These seemingly coordinated Realian attacks
were reported throughout Federation territory, prompting government officials
to consider this movement an act of terrorism.
The camera views the city in a riot committed by the Realians.
Newscaster: Their response to these Realians has been—There’s been a new
development… As internal agencies continue to analyze these violent events, a
flash action report within the Federation—and obtained by this
station—indicates that only Realian models created within the last two years or
those receiving adjustments in the Miltian Star System have been implicated.
Although this is not a complete list, we have obtained a partial list of units
matching these criteria. This list includes… DZ-1006448, DZ-2000330, DZ-1001007.
The camera shows a man with orange hair preparing himself. Then the monitor
showing the riot in the city switched to Helmer.
Helmer: Today was just the beginning of the ensuing violence. These Realian
outbreaks are spreading like wildfire. They’ll be reading off plenty more model
numbers in the media tomorrow, I can assure you.
Canaan: So, what does that have to do with the operation? I’d like to know why
I was chosen for this mission. I’m told that the military has detained all of
its Realians. I find it difficult to believe that they don’t have any
misgivings about us.
Helmer: Canaan, you’re a Realian who’s been especially created and configured
by Vector, itself. I’ve been given the CEO’s personal guarantee that you won’t
be affected like the others.
Somebody came in.
???: Besides, no ordinary pilot could possibly control your craft. That makes
you very vital to the operation.
Helmer: I don’t believe you two have been properly introduced yet. This is
chaos. He’ll be joining you onboard as your navigator.
The person who came in is chaos.
Canaan: I appreciate the offer, but you may want to reconsider. A regular human
can’t ride in that thing.
chaos: Right. That’s why I’m here. Don’t worry.
Helmer: All right, it’s settled then. Good luck to both of you.
The camera views the hologram of the E.S. Amber.
Operator: As mentioned in the briefing, this is a top-secret mission. All IFF
code transmitters will be switched off, and under no circumstances will you
receive backup from this vessel. You will have to manage your descent and
return on your own. You can expect heavy resistance from both U-TIC enemy craft
and Federation military units deployed throughout Miltia. It’s gonna be
dangerous. So watch yourselves out there.
Canaan and chaos are in the cockpit of the E.S. Asher.
Canaan: Don’t worry, I’m coming back.
chaos: Operator, requesting confirmation.
A monitor appeared near chaos’s front view and chaos presses the buttons on the
monitor.
chaos: We are to head to point NN441, correct?
Operator: Correct. The U.R.T.V. force is currently deployed at the target
location. Your primary objective is to retrieve them. Protecting them should be
your first priority.
chaos: All of them?
Operator: Affirmative. If the situation allows, you will then infiltrate
U-TIC’s motherframe and acquire the Y-Data—the root of this conflict.
chaos: Roger. We’ll do what we can.
Canaan: E.S. Asher start-up sequence complete. Requesting launch.
Operator: Launch request confirmed. Now guiding E.S. Asher to Deck B.
The ship’s dock bay door opened and the E.S. Asher is about to launch.
chaos: Defensive shields deployed. Ready when you are.
Operator: Roger. Initiating launch procedure. Good luck!
The E.S. Asher takes off and descends down the skies.
chaos: Currently passing through the troposphere. Outer hull temperature
returning to normal. Adjusting descent path by 0.22. This should get us closer
to our target.
Suddenly, the monitor detecting enemies appeared in front of chaos’s seat.
chaos: Approach warning. Incoming craft detected. They’re on an intercept
course. There are—
Canaan: We’ll take them all out. Stop counting and take control of the shields.
We’ll use the shockwave to gain advantage on them. You’ve got control of the
weapons.
chaos: Roger. It looks like they’re unmanned. With no G-force limit, they can
outmaneuver us. They might pull some crazy moves out there, so be careful.
The enemy mech crafts begins attacking the E.S. Asher.
Canaan: It just makes them all the more predictable.
The E.S. Asher dodges the enemies’ attacks, chaos is locking on to the target
and the E.S. Asher fires the laser cannon at the enemies and one is destroyed.
Then the E.S. Asher fires and destroys the second enemy. The E.S. Asher dodges
the next enemy attacks and then destroys two more enemies.
chaos: There’s no end to these guys. And we don’t have much A.B.R. energy left,
either. Let’s find someplace to set it down.
More enemies appeared and the E.S. Asher dodges more incoming enemy attacks.
Then in the cockpit, chaos closes his eyes and as the enemies are about to open
fire, chaos quickly opens his eyes and the E.S. Asher fires its laser cannon at
four consecutive enemies, destroying them all at once. Then another enemy
appeared and the E.S. Asher fires its laser cannon, but it missed.
chaos: We’re empty…
Canaan quickly thought of another idea and the E.S. Asher impales the enemy
with the laser cannon gun, releasing the laser cannon in the process. The enemy
is destroyed.
chaos: All enemies destroyed. It’s true. You really are as good as they say.
Canaan: How are you handling the feedback? You know, a normal person would’ve
probably passed out by now. I don’t want you jeopardizing the mission.
The arm blade appeared in the E.S. Asher’s right arm and the machine gun
appeared in the E.S. Asher’s left arm.
chaos: I’m fine. It feels like it’s had some special tuning, but that just
makes it more interesting.
Canaan: I see. Well, if I get anything unusual from you, I’m cutting the bypass
to the navigator immediately. I can operate this thing fine by myself.
chaos: Roger.
The E.S. Asher lands on the city’s road, releasing the booster pack in the
process. Later…
chaos: Looks like we’re pretty far out from our objective. Plus, I’d say the
defensive network we saw on the way down takes out the idea of an airborne
approach.
Canaan: We’ll go by ground then. Fortunately, the rubble from the burned out
buildings should provide us enough cover to cross the city unnoticed.
chaos: Agreed. We’d better get moving. We don’t have much time.
Canaan: Not much time? Does this have something to do with the U.R.T.V.s? Those
designer children?
chaos: Mm-hm. Yes. That’s right. We need to protect them from the coming
crisis, if and when it occurs.
Canaan: You do realize that’s a different story from what I heard in my
official briefing.
chaos: No doubt. As the Federation government’s special forces, the U.R.T.V.s
were sent in ahead of the invasion. I’m sure you understand what they represent
in the conflict against the U-TIC Organization.
Canaan: Right. I understand that they’re bioweapons sent in to sever the link
between the U-TIC’s mobile weapons fleet and their source of power, the Zohar.
chaos: The higher-ups have complete confidence in the U.R.T.V.s—they are the
military’s trump card. Unfortunately, the brass are also blind to the potential
dangers of the U.R.T.V.s.
Canaan: Fascinating. I hadn’t realized the situation was so desperate.
Canaan and chaos pilots the E.S. Asher and moves on. In the next area…
Canaan: So tell me…what exactly are we expecting to happen here?
chaos: Well, the problem is that the U.R.T.V.s aren’t merely machines. They’re
real people with their consciousness intact. The system that currently controls
the Zohar was actually designed to be used for the U.M.N. transport system.
However…
Canaan: Yes?
chaos: Well, they experimented with the transport of living beings numerous
times, but every attempt ended in failure.
Canaan: According to the records, 99.76% of them were killed instantly.
chaos: However, it seems that a very rare occasions, there were survivors. They
didn’t exist as people anymore, though. They were just things, never able to
recover their consciousness—the very element that made them human.
Canaan: Mental breakdown…
chaos: Lieutenant General Helmer concluded that if contact with the system led
to the destruction of the human mind, then even the U.R.T.V.s, created as the
system’s antithesis, might be affected. Therefore, if the U.R.T.V.s were to
suffer a mental breakdown, then likely the Zohar, a source of infinite energy,
would stand out of control. That would be devastating.
Canaan: And yet the General Staff’s decision wasn’t overturned. I suppose
that’s where we come in…
The E.S. Asher moves on. And then…
chaos: Enemy A.M.W.S.!
Canaan: Come in contact with an enemy to initiate combat. Let’s go!
The E.S. Asher fights and defeats the enemy A.M.W.S.s. After that…
Canaan: After a battle is over, enemies will be unable to detect us for a
little while.
chaos: So, during that time, we won’t get into another battle even if we come
in contact with an enemy.
The E.S. Asher moves on. In the next area, a bright light appeared and a
strange music can be heard.
Canaan: What is it? A pillar of light? And that sound… It’s more than that.
Music?
chaos: It’s…the Song of Nephilim.
Canaan: You know what it is?
chaos: I can’t believe it. Even U-TIC has to be aware of the danger of the
song. What could possibly make them…
The pillar of lights on one of the roof of the building brightens.
chaos: No! If this keeps up--
Suddenly, an attack blew up the tank truck causing a fire to appear on the
highway. Then, the enemy A.M.W.S.s appeared at the scene, surrounding the E.S.
Asher.
Canaan: It looks like they think we’re the enemy. Any ideas?
The enemies open fires at the E.S. Asher, but all of the shots missed the E.S.
Asher. In the cockpit of the E.S. Asher…
chaos: (activating the console) Yes, send an emergency IFF signal to let them
know we’re on their side. We can’t let anything stop us. We have to reach our
objective.
The camera views one of the enemies firing its machine gun.
Canaan: They should be receiving our IFF signal.
chaos: Wait. Something’s wrong.
The camera views the console’s “Receiving Device” showing the soundwaves in
emergency status.
Canaan: What is this? What the…what’s going on with them?
chaos: This is…
The camera zooms into chaos’s face.
chaos: It can’t be…
Suddenly, one of the enemy’s attack shot off the right arm of the E.S. Asher,
losing its arm blade in the process. The E.S. Asher kneels and suddenly, Canaan
is grasping his head feeling strange.
chaos: Wait! Canaan, no! Don’t listen to it! Close your mind!
The E.S. Asher starts to glow. As the enemies close in to the downed E.S.
Asher, sword slash marks appeared on the enemies and they got destroyed. Then,
an A.M.W.S. with a sword appeared at the scene. Then, Canaan regained his
senses.
Canaan: Is he with us?
chaos: I don’t know. But he’s broadcasting an IFF.
Pilot: Attention, unidentified craft. I’ve reached your IFF signal. The other
crafts have been tainted, but you seem unaffected. Are you an ally?
Canaan: Well, it looks like this one’s still sane. What do you think?
chaos: Getting out of here is our first priority right now. I think we should
stick together.
Canaan: Agreed.
The E.S. Asher gets up.
Pilot: Confirmed. IFF signal accepted. Stand by. I will now eliminate the
affected Federation units.
The A.M.W.S. with the sword quickly turns around and slices off the incoming
enemy craft’s torso. Then, the E.S. Asher fires it machine gun at the other
enemy craft. After the E.S. Asher and the A.M.W.S. with the sword work together
to destroy the infected enemies, the pillar of light disappeared and the
A.M.W.S. with the sword moves slower and then kneels. chaos and Canaan gets out
of the E.S. Asher and the pilot of the A.M.W.S. with the sword gets out of the
cockpit. Suddenly, another infected enemy craft appeared and as it was about to
grab the unknown pilot, the camera shows his katana and the infected enemy
craft was sliced in half and is destroyed.
Canaan: Impressive. I guess that pilot is just as effective on foot as he is in
his craft.
chaos: Truly amazing.
The pilot comes down and takes off his helmet.
chaos: Thanks for the assist. And you’re?
Pilot: I am Captain Jin Uzuki.
The pilot will be known as Jin Uzuki from this point on.
Jin: You don’t look like you’re with the regular forces. Well, whoever you are,
if you’re still operational, I advise you to leave. This place…affects people.
Some stop being people altogether.
chaos: They stop being people?
Canaan: Unfortunately, we can’t leave. Not until we’ve completed our mission.
Jin: Your mission?
chaos: Forgive us, Captain. I am chaos, and this is Canaan. I suspect that
you’re part of the landing operation, aren’t you? Do you know where the
U.R.T.V. force is now? If so…
Jin: U.R.T.V.s? Ah, the special units—said to possess an anti-U-DO retrovirus.
Canaan: Our mission is to protect them. Please, if you know where they are,
tell us.
Jin: Hmph. Well, this is quite a coincidence.
Suddenly, it started raining.
Jin: Although, it’s more than that—fate perhaps. In any case, I will take you.
As chaos’s group walks away, the destroyed enemy craft blew up, destroying the
highway path that was behind chaos’s group. chaos’s group moves on. In the next
area…
Canaan: So this entire thing was a set-up?
Jin: Exactly. It’s all part of an attempt to make the U-TIC Organization, or
should I say, all of Miltia, into a scapegoat. Even the Realian violence that
we’re seeing right now is nothing more than a brush stroke in the larger
picture.
chaos: But who’s behind this? And why?
Jin: U-TIC is undoubtedly a cover for a greater power still operating in the
shadows. I believe that this power is manipulating the conflict between the
Federation and the Miltian system, driving a sequence of events in order to get
their hands on something very specific.
Canaan: Like what?
Jin: The Y-Data.
chaos: The Y-Data?
Jin: I relieved an operative of this disc. And though I was only able to decode
it partially, I discovered that all manner of data from all existing phenomena
is gathered together within an area of space. And beyond that lies a special
place only described in the Y-Data.
chaos: Captain Uzuki, how in the world did you acquire this information?
Jin: I have my ways.
chaos’s group moves on. In the area near the tunnel, the camera views the
winged statue. Then…
Jin: All right. Here it is. You will find the U.R.T.V.s in the lowest level.
chaos: All right. Captain Uzuki, thank you for bringing us this far. We’ll take
things from here.
Jin: Of course. As I said, it was fate. I wish I could go with you further.
Jin looks at chaos and Canaan to the left of his shoulder and takes a data out.
Jin: However, it’s imperative that I complete my work on this data. I want to
completely expose the shadow behind this conflict and drag it into the light.
To do this, I’ll have to access the mainframe here. Also…
Canaan: What?
Suddenly, a lightning struck the winged statue’s head and it crumbles to
pieces. Then, Margulis appeared.
Margulis: I gave you far too much credit, Uzuki. I thought you were smarter
than this. A better thief. I never once thought you’d just come walking in
through the front door.
Jin: Well, I thought you might be getting lonely, Colonel, so I figured I’d
come pay you a visit.
Margulis: Hmph. Same old Uzuki. Neither your attitude nor your ability to bluff
have shown improvement. No matter. The data you possess is no threat to us.
You’ve got nothing.
Jin: Precisely why…I have some unfinished business here.
Margulis: I see. You know what this means.
Margulis takes out his sword with a sheath and is about to pull out his sword
from the sheath.
Margulis: (furious) Uzuki!
A flame orb appeared around Margulis after he pulled out his sword. chaos and
Jin fights Margulis. After chaos and Jin defeats Margulis, Jin jumps up to the
upper roof of the tunnel and Margulis jumps up after him. They begin sword
fighting, clashing blades with every attacks. After a while, Margulis shot a
fireball at Jin and Jin is hit to the left of his body. Then, a structure
topples and Margulis got away from it before the structure can crush him. Blood
wound can be seen from Jin’s left body.
Margulis: You’re a sad sight, Uzuki, even with your so-called reinforcements.
Jin: Pathetic.
Margulis: You’re out of your league. Why, it’s clear now that you never even
had a chance.
chaos: (gasp) Captain, you’re hurt!
Jin felt the wound from his left body.
Jin: It’s…it’s from earlier. It’s nothing to worry about. If you’ll pardon the
cliché, it’s just a scratch.
chaos and Canaan gasped and then a shaking can be heard nearby.
Margulis: Hmph. So it’s begun.
Jin clenches his wound.
Margulis: This planet is finished. There’s no point in staying any longer. I
think it’s time we ended this…once and for all!
Margulis readies his sword. Jin readies his katana.
Margulis: You dare face me, maimed as you are?
Margulis laughs.
Margulis: The only thing you’ve mastered is the art of futility.
Jin: You never know until you try, Colonel.
Margulis: That’s enough!
Margulis readies his fireball and Jin readies his ice needle. They both release
the attack and then an explosion can be seen. After that, Jin falls to the
floor and Margulis has a bloody cut to the right of his face and his right eye
is shut.
Margulis: Now you see your death. I have always been your better, in every way,
Uzuki. It’s something that old fool couldn’t--
chaos and Canaan helps the wounded Jin up. Suddenly…
Margulis: What the—
The floor where Margulis is standing on cracks. chaos’s group jumps back and
the floor collapsed and Margulis falls into it. Later…
Jin: Canaan.
Jin takes out a data.
Jin: Take this.
Canaan plugs the data’s plug into his circuit and then takes it out.
Canaan: Is this…
Jin throws another data away.
Jin: Storing it with you is safer than carrying it around. Besides, there’s
somewhere else I must go.
chaos: What? You’re not serious. Look, we’re still mobile, Captain. You could
come with us.
Jin shakes his head, “no”.
Jin: No. This is my own way of atonement. I can’t turn back now.
chaos: But…
Jin: Please, go on. Bring the truth of this conflict—the truth hidden in that
data—to light. Please, do this thing for me.
chaos: Captain Uzuki…
Jin: I’m counting on you. So, farewell.
Jin jumps away from the scene. Then, black fogs appeared at the scene.
chaos: Canaan! Look at that!
The black fogs engulfed everything in the city. 14 years later, the camera
views the outside building of Second Miltian government office. Inside, a man
is analyzing Canaan.
Man: Congratulations, Canaan. This brings out total loss count to 127. I’d say
that’s a new record.
Canaan who is sitting in a analyzing seat gets up.
Man: I remember the first time as if it was yesterday. My son was born the next
day.
Canaan: How old is he now?
Man: He starts junior high next month.
Canaan: I see.
Man: It’s…it’s gotta be that shadow. I mean, think about it. Its influence
severs your data-link every time. If we only knew what it was, then we could
access the data he gave you.
A sound can be heard.
Man: Canaan, it’s a summons from Representative Helmer. Could you go ahead and
report today’s results while you’re there?
Canaan: I’m not your secretary, you know.
Man: But today’s my son’s birthday.
The man left the scene. Later in Helmer’s office…
Helmer: I see. That’s unfortunate, but I suppose it can’t be helped.
Canaan: I understand that it’s data concerning the Miltian conflict. Is it
really that important?
Helmer: Yes, it is. The truth behind the conflict lies buried within it.
There was a brief pause.
Helmer: Hm. The one who entrusted that data to you was a subordinate under my
command. I had sent him in on an independent investigation.
Canaan: Yes, Jin Uzuki. What ever happened to him?
Helmer: I thought you were a model with suppressed emotions. Don’t tell me
you’re concerned about him.
Canaan: I’m just curious. He is the one who saddled me with this nuisance,
after all.
Helmer laughs.
Helmer: Don’t worry about him. He’s left the military. I hear he’s doing fine.
Helmer pauses a moment and then approaches towards his desk.
Helmer: Now, I have another job I’d like you to undertake. Have a look at this…
The monitor with MOMO appeared near Helmer’s desk.
Helmer: The 100-Series Realian Prototype, MOMO. We’ll be executing a dive into
her subconscious domain at the Administration Bureau. I’d like to request your
assistance.
Canaan: What’s the time line?
Helmer: I’ve been notified that our people have just now descended from orbit
and landed at the space port. I’d be obliged if you could go and pick them up.
Canaan: Sounds to me like there’s more to it than that.
Helmer: We’ve noticed a rise in recent activity from both the U-TIC
Organization and the Immigrant Fleet. I think in times like these, it pays to
take precaution.
Canaan: Understood.
Meanwhile in the cathedral like area, a mysterious woman appeared to talk to
the Patriarch.
Orgulla: Your Holiness. I have news concerning the matter of the Y-Data. Chief
Inquisitor Margulis wishes to convey the details to you directly.
Patriarch: (reading a book) Very well.
The mysterious woman left the scene. Then, the communication hologram of
Margulis appeared behind the Patriarch.
Margulis: Your Eminence, it is an honor to be in your presence.
Patriarch: Spare me your platitudes. I understand that the Realian in
possession of the Y-Data has fallen into the hands of the Kukai Foundation. I
trust you have an explanation for this?
Margulis: Yes, Holiness. It is true that the 100-Series Prototype that holds
the Y-Data is currently in the custody of the Kukai Foundation. Or rather, the
Second Miltian government. However…
Patriarch: I trust you understand the significance of this situation.
Margulis: According to the U.R.T.V., Albedo, the Y-Data is secured by a form of
high-level protection, only accessible at the U.M.N. Control Center on Second
Miltia, hence the current situation. Preparations for our next move are already
underway.
There was a brief pause.
Patriarch: Margulis. I’ve heard that the recent offensive against Second Miltia
was the result of Cardinal Heinlein’s manipulation of the Federation’s
military’s upper ranks. What do you know of this?
Margulis: I am afraid I possess no intimate details of that. I would presume
that all of the Cardinal’s decisions are made in the organization’s best
interests.
Patriarch: Your words… I would imagine it is safe for me to trust them?
Margulis: I have sworn fealty to Your Holiness. I would never allow myself to
be manipulated by ancient dogma.
Patriarch: Hmm… Very well. Our fleet is considering an invasion of the
demilitarized zone in the near future. I sincerely hope that you will not
disappoint me.
Margulis: I understand, Your Holiness. I vow to deliver you good news.
Patriarch: Margulis.
Margulis: Holiness?
Patriarch: I don’t like that U.R.T.V. He reminds me of someone…someone vulgar.
Be sure to remember that.
Margulis: As you wish.
The communication hologram of Margulis disappeared. Later in the U-TIC
battleship…
Margulis: They get suspicious when they get old. (short laugh) The weaker they
are, the louder they bark.
The communication monitor of Pellegri appeared in front of Margulis.
Margulis: Pellegri. What’s your status?
Pellegri: Everything is proceeding smoothly. I have Hermann and Richard
pursuing the target as we speak.
Margulis: As this is an independent Inquisitor operation, I’m granting you
permission to use the E.S. Issachar.
Pellegri: E.S.? You mean those thousand-year-old relics? Do they still work?
Margulis: The E.S. is equipped with the Vessel of Anima.
Pellegri: The Vessel of Anima…
Margulis: The Vessel of Anima was discovered at the same time as the Zohar. Its
power rivals the military might of an entire star system. Handle it with care.
We can’t afford for it to get damaged, particularly after the effort it took to
restore it.
Pellegri: Understood.
The communication monitor with Pellegri ended. Later, the camera views the Elsa
flying by with Shion narrating.
Shion: (narrating) R&D report. File #026643. The anti-Gnosis battle android
KOS-MOS, while undergoing start-up in field testing, onboard the Federation
cruiser Woglinde, awoke during the Gnosis attack on the fleet. She initiated
autonomous mode even though that mode was still sealed and has been fully
operational ever since. KOS-MOS is acting under her own volition. However,
there are many unstable elements in her emotional program and further
improvements will be required. After the escape from the Woglinde, we were
rescued by the Elsa, a Kukai Foundation cargo ship. We were presently
descending into Second Miltia in order to turn KOS-MOS into Vector’s Second R&D
Division. Furthermore, while en route to Miltia, we took the 100-Series
Observational Realian Prototype, MOMO into custody. During this time, we were
pursued by the U-TIC Organization and an individual called Albedo. Albedo’s
tenacious attack brought about the appearance of the Song of Nephilim and Proto
Merkabah. KOS-MOS’ actions allowed us to overcome these crises. I believe this
series of actions by KOS-MOS has been greatly influenced by her black box
components left behind by the late Kevin Winnicot. This will likely become a
major focus on our future research. Report author, Shion Uzuki, chief engineer.
KOS-MOS development project general authorization’s Vector Industries First R&D
Division.
As Shion was in the middle of narrating, the camera shows Hammer getting all
excited and Matthews kicked him from his back. Then Jr. somehow shoved Allen
into Shion and Shion dropped her eyeglasses. Allen then accidentally stepped
and broke her eyeglasses. Shion got mad at Allen and then later doesn’t regret
not having her eyeglasses. Then, Shion talks with KOS-MOS. After that, the Elsa
flies towards Second Militia City landing in the Space Port landing zone. Later
in the Space Port, Shion’s group arrived inside.
Allen: Ahhh, it’s so good to be alive!
Jr.: Yeah, no kidding. For a while there, I was kinda worried, but somehow we
made it back.
Allen: I’m telling you, the array stuff the chief pulls always keeps me on edge.
Shion: What are you saying? You make it sound like it was all my fault.
Allen: Oh, uh…that’s not what I meant. (to KOS-MOS) I, uh…hey, KOS-MOS! Thank
goodness you were there! Man, you really saved us!
KOS-MOS: Thank you very much. I am happy to be of service.
Jr.: Hey, we’re gonna head over to the government office now. What are you all
gonna do, Shion?
Shion: Hmm. Well, we need to hand over KOS-MOS. I think I’ll wander over to
Vector’s Second Division. Is that all right with you, KOS-MOS?
KOS-MOS: Acknowledged. That will not be a problem.
Jr.: I see. Well, I guess you gotta do your job. You’re gonna be here for a
little while, right? Hey, maybe we can have some fun later.
Shion: That’d be great! (to MOMO) I’ll show you around this place, MOMO.
MOMO: Thanks. I’m looking forward to it!
Shion: All right, then. (to KOS-MOS) Shall we, KOS-MOS?
KOS-MOS: (to Jr., MOMO, Ziggy and chaos) Please excuse us. Good-bye.
Shion and KOS-MOS left the scene.
Allen: What the? Hey, Chief! Wait up!
Allen left the scene and catches up with Shion and KOS-MOS.
Jr.: Heh. I suppose we should get going, too.
Ziggy: Sorry…could you wait just a little while? I’m going to report what’s
happened to the Subcommittee. (to MOMO) It appears that Dr. Mizrahi has also
arrived at Miltia, as well. If you have a message for her.
MOMO: Really? Mommy’s here?
Ziggy: Yes.
MOMO: Please let her know that I’m looking forward to seeing her.
Ziggy: Got it. I’ll pass it along.
Later, Ziggy uses a U.M.N. terminal and contacts Juli Mizrahi.
Juli: All right. Continue your assignment until the delivery is complete.
Ziggy: Acknowledged.
There was a brief pause.
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi.
Juli: Yes, Jan Sauer. Is there something else?
There was another brief pause.
Ziggy: I am currently Ziggurat 8.
Juli: So it appears.
Ziggy: MOMO…is looking forward to seeing you.
Juli: I see. I… I, too, welcome your arrival.
The communication ended. Ziggy closes his eyes for a brief moment and then
opens them.
Jr.: You know, it almost sounds like she’s scared to meet her.
Ziggy: Eavesdropping is not a very admirable pastime.
Jr.: Say old man, how about upgrading to a modern carbon-based body? I bet if
we applied combat Realian technology, we’d see some serious results.
Ziggy shakes his head, “no”.
Ziggy: There’s no need to play around with extending my lifespan.
Jr.: Sure about that? I bet MOMO would be happy if you lived longer.
Ziggy: I’ll pass, thanks. I have no desire to prolong things.
Jr.: (sigh) All right. You know who to call if you ever change your mind.
Jr. left the scene.
Ziggy: I should go rejoin the others.
Ziggy exits the Space Port. Outside, Ziggy gets in the transport vehicle with
Jr., chaos and MOMO inside. Later, the transport vehicle is driving through the
highway. Inside the passenger’s seats…
MOMO: What did Mommy say, Ziggy?
Ziggy: Ah, right… She seemed…very busy.
MOMO: Oh. I knew it.
Ziggy: She’s one of the Contact Subcommittee’s head members. I’m sure it’s a
demanding role.
MOMO: Yeah, I guess you’re right. I guess I’ve got to do my best to help her
out.
A little later, a giant A.M.W.S. suddenly appeared at the scene. It flies and
follows the vehicle that Jr.’s group is riding in. MOMO panicked.
Jr.: What the…?
Ziggy: An ambush?
chaos gasped as he saw another giant A.M.W.S. appearing at the scene as well.
The giant A.M.W.S. grabbed the hood of the vehicle that Jr.’s group was riding.
MOMO panicked.
Ziggy: (protecting MOMO) Jr., who are they?
The A.M.W.S. shattered the windshield with its hand.
Jr.: Albedo? No, it’s not him. It’s too gentle for him.
Jr. pulls out his guns and fires at one of the persistent A.M.W.S. The other
A.M.W.S. tries to attack MOMO and Ziggy, but Ziggy did a flash attack at the
A.M.W.S. Jr. kept on firing his guns.
Jr.: Damn, it’s no good on auto. Somebody, drive!
MOMO: Ziggy, let me go!
MOMO quickly crawls under Jr. and to the driver’s seat.
Jr.: Whoa! Hey, MOMO!
MOMO: I’ll do it.
MOMO sits in the driver’s seat.
MOMO: Jr.
Jr.: All right. Point 2089. Floor it!
MOMO: Okay!
MOMO drives really fast and quickly passes through lots of cars. While speeding
up, the persistent A.M.W.S.s kept following them. Jr. continues to open fire at
them. Then the A.M.W.S.s fires missiles at the roads and lots of cars crashed
into each other. Then…
MOMO: This might get rough.
MOMO steers the vehicle sideways of the highway fences. Jr. almost lost his
balance when this happened. Then, MOMO steers the vehicle back to the road and
then they pass the tunnel.
Jr.: All right! We made it!
Suddenly, one of the A.M.W.S. crashed through the glass roof and approaches the
vehicle Jr.’s group was in. The A.M.W.S. grabbed the vehicle from the back.
Then…
chaos: Jr.!
chaos holds a fire extinguisher.
Jr.: The fire extinguisher? Yes!
chaos throws the fire extinguisher at the persistent A.M.W.S. and in a short
slow motion view, Jr. fires his gun at the fire extinguisher, making the
A.M.W.S. lose sight of the vehicle Jr.’s group was in. Suddenly, the vehicle
Jr.’s group was in went into the stairways and crashed into the shutter. Later
on after the vehicle wreckage…
Ziggy: They’re right behind us.
Jr.: Okay! We’ll head for point 2089, the roof of Second Miltia Defense System
#6.
chaos: Good thinking. That way, the citizens won’t get caught in the middle.
Let’s go!
Jr.’s group moves on. In the next area, Jr. tries to contact Gaignun as his
group are running.
Jr.: Gaignun, we’re headed for 2089. Tell Helmer to send backup!
Suddenly, a strange image can be seen. Later in the Kukai Foundation’s office
of Gaignun, Gaignun is feeling strange and is holding his head.
Jr.: Hey! Gaignun!
Gaignun gained his senses.
Gaignun: Sorry. What’s your heading?
Jr.: 2089!
Gaignun: Got it! (to himself) Strange…What was I just doing?
Later, Helmer receives a call from Gaignun.
Helmer: Understood. I’ve already dispatched someone. I’ll have him head to that
point immediately.
Helmer hangs up the phone.
Helmer: Damn. It’s not even safe on land anymore.
The camera goes back to Jr.’s group and they move on. In the next area, Jr.’s
group encounters Executus Sagitta. Jr. fights and defeats Executus Sagitta.
After that, they move on. In the next area, Jr.’s group reaches the
construction area. Suddenly, O-88 Libra crashed out of the floor and Jr.’s
group fights O-88 Libra. After Jr.’s group defeats O-88 Libra, they move on. In
the next area…
Mysterious Voice: Long time no see! You’re looking well.
Jr.’s group stops running and are in the center four-way area.
Mysterious Voice: You remember me, right?
An A.M.W.S. from before appeared at the scene.
Richard: My name is Richard! Let that name burn in your mind as you die!
The mysterious voice is Richard. Another A.M.W.S. appeared. Jr.’s group fights
Pilum and Scutum. After Jr.’s group wins the fight, the E.S. Issachar piloted
by Pellegri appeared at the scene.
Pellegri: (to Richard and Hermann) Stand down, you two! I’ll take care of the
rest.
The E.S. Issachar launches a laser beam bits over Jr.’s group and the bits
fired the lasers at Jr.’s group, but none of the beams hits any of Jr.’s group.
Pellegri: It’s pointless to resist. Turn over the 100-Series, at once!
Before the bits can fire again, some gunshots from far away shot down the bits
and the E.S. Asher appeared at the scene.
Jr.: That craft! Canaan?
In the cockpit of the E.S. Asher…
Canaan: Get down, Rubedo!
The E.S. Asher and the E.S. Issachar fight each other, clashing blades at each
others and as the E.S. Asher fires its machine gun, the E.S. Issachar pushes
the E.S. Asher’s machine gun arm and it fires elsewhere.
Pellegri: I’ve got you!
Suddenly, a mysterious item made a strange reaction towards the E.S. Issachar.
The color images were all over the place including the area where the E.S.
Asher and the E.S. Issachar are blade clashing.
Pellegri: Wait, what’s going on? The controls aren’t responding! How can this
be?
The E.S. Asher and the E.S. Issachar released themselves from the clashing and
moved away.
Pellegri: We’ve got no choice. Richard, Hermann, abort the mission. We’re
withdrawing.
The E.S. Issachar, Pilum and Scutum flew away from the scene. The E.S. Asher
descends behind Jr.
Jr.: Jeez, man. If you were gonna save us, you know you could have shown up a
lot sooner.
Canaan: I’m surprised to hear you whine so much. Further enemy pursuit appears
unlikely for the time being.
Canaan looks at chaos and chaos looks at the E.S. Asher with a slight smile.
Canaan: I’m heading back. I’ll see you around, Rubedo.
As the E.S. Asher is about to fly away…
Jr.: I already told you! I’m Gaignun Jr. now! Get that through your thick head!
Canaan: It’s hard to shake my past image of you.
The E.S. Asher flies away from the scene. MOMO approaches Jr. and places her
hand on his left arm.
MOMO: Ah, um. Do you know him?
Jr.: Yeah. He’s an old acquaintance.
Inside Jr.’s memory, the camera views Old Miltia from 14 years ago. Rubedo who
is weakened picks up Nigredo who is critically wounded.
Rubedo: Somebody! Anybody! Please, help us!
Rubedo kneels to the floor, still picking up Nigredo also has tears coming from
his eyes.
Rubedo: It won’t stop! Nigredo won’t stop bleeding!
Rubedo starts crying.
Nigredo: It’s all right, Rubedo. Let it…go.
Rubedo: Don’t say that! You can’t give up!
Rubedo continues to cry. Then, a bright light shines on Rubedo and Nigredo.
Canaan: Two U.R.T.V. variants… Identified and confirmed.
The E.S. Asher without a right arm appeared at the scene as they are the one
who emit a light on Rubedo and Nigredo.
chaos: The red horse carries war, and the black horse, famine. Upon those tiny
backs, bear their great calamity.
Canaan: What did you say, chaos? I didn’t read that.
chaos: It’s nothing. Let’s go rescue them.
Canaan and chaos exits the E.S. Asher. Canaan picks up Nigredo and chaos picks
up Rubedo.
Rubedo: It’s…it’s all my fault. I’m the leader…but then I cut the link. And now
Albedo’s…
Canaan: Albedo?
Rubedo: He’s a piece of me. The beating in my right chest.
Rubedo fell unconscious.
Canaan: I have the search results. Albedo is the name of unit number 667. The
records show that he and unit number 666 were conjoined twins. Apparently, it
happens on rare occasions even with artificially created children.
chaos: So he was infected as well? The rider of the white horse. May your
bodies and souls find peace. Even if…it is but a short one.
Canaan and chaos, which they are holding Rubedo and Nigredo, return to the E.S.
Asher. The memory ended.
Jr.: I guess I…I owe them my life.
MOMO: So, you’ve known chaos for a long time, too?
There was a brief pause.
MOMO: Um… Can I also call you Rubedo, too? It’s a very pretty name.
Jr. is getting confused with how he is going to respond.
Jr.: S…sorry, it’s just…
MOMO: Oh, I’m sorry.
Jr.: Nah, nah, it’s just… I don’t have a lot of good memories of that name.
MOMO: Oh. You and Ziggy don’t like your original names very much, do you?
Jr.: (slight sigh) Names tend to link themselves to memories, both good and
bad. I have a feeling that old man over there has a lot of baggage, himself.
Besides, I think old man over there seems to like being called Ziggy.
MOMO: Oh, I hope he does!
Jr.: Even though it kinda sounds like something you would call your dog.
The camera shows Ziggy who is mum from what Jr. was saying all that time to
MOMO. The camera now switches to Vector Industries Second R&D Division. Inside…
Shion: The Zohar Project?
Vector Supervisor: Right. The situation is grave. The Gnosis phenomenon is
spreading at an ever increasing rate. More than 120 star systems have already
been eradicated—a face that has been difficult to keep secret, thus far.
Worst-case scenario projections indicate that if this continues, humanity will
only have a few years before it’s completely wiped out by the Gnosis.
Shion: Yes. I understand that. Thank you. But tell me how this relates to
KOS-MOS.
Vector Supervisor: This way…
In the next room, the Vector employee displays the weapon diagram monitor.
Allen: This is…this is incredible.
Vector Supervisor: The KOS-MOS Tertiary Weapons System. It was developed to
prevent the worst-case scenario from ever happening.
Shion: And just what do you classify as worst-case?
Vector Supervisor: The Zohar Project is a massive undertaking whose ultimate
goal is to eradicate the Gnosis from the cosmos. To do this, we know we must
salvage the original Zohar that’s sleeping on Miltia. Our studies over the past
half-century have revealed the Zohar to be this dimension’s ultimate energy
device. But there is also a problem. The Zohar’s center, or rather, the core
unit that controls it, is a double-edged sword.
Shion: What do you mean?
Vector Supervisor: This…
The Vector employee views the monitor with a neon reddish purple mist.
Vector Supervisor: This is the phenomenon known as U-DO. Beyond the initial
loss of the core unit, we have no details on how it occurred. But we do know,
however, that this is what made Miltian space the way it is today and that this
phenomenon is also responsible for the appearance of the Gnosis.
The monitor with the U-DO shuts off.
Allen: W…wait a minute, are you saying that even more Gnosis might show up?
Vector Supervisor: We can’t be certain, but it is a definite possibility.
Shion: So you’re outfitting KOS-MOS with this. Those shoulder units…they’re a
Phase Transfer system, right?
After a brief pause…
Vector Supervisor: Now I see why they called you the Flower of First Division,
Chief Uzuki.
Shion: I didn’t come here for jokes.
Vector Supervisor: Sorry, I’ll continue… This was originally designed for use
on the archetype, but it’s been refitted for use on the current KOS-MOS. The
system radius is 130nm.
Allen: 130?!
Shion: Can you control it accurately at that scale?
Vector Supervisor: Yes, with the help of the Tactical Sim Lab. That’s why we
had KOS-MOS moved here.
Shion: And if I refuse to turn her over?
Vector Supervisor: This project has been officially commissioned by the
government. Being chief of software development doesn’t give you the right to
refuse us.
Shion: I imagine not.
Vector Supervisor: Look, I know there’s a lot about KOS-MOS’ recent activation
that worries you, but rest assured, everything’s going to be fine. Headquarters
has taken a good look at KOS-MOS’ activity records up to now. They firmly
believe this can be done, and so do we. Everything is ready to go.
Shion: I suppose the only thing I can do now is trust you.
Vector Supervisor: We can do this. Besides, this system was designed at First
Division by none other than Kevin Winnicot himself.
Shion pauses for a brief moment looking dissatisfied.
Shion: Fine. We’ll transfer KOS-MOS to the Second R&D Division today at 1400
hours. I’ll send the paperwork along later. Please send requests for any
specific needs to my personal address at First Division. I’ll have Allen take
care of the software. If there’s anything you don’t understand…
Allen looks as if he isn’t satisfied with what Shion is saying.
Vector Supervisor: We’ll contact you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Later, Shion goes outside of the room and looks unhappy.
Shion: (wondering) For the sake of humanity?
In Shion’s memory, Kevin and Shion are at the second floor looking through the
glass window with something interesting through it.
Kevin: Yes. You might even say that’s the reason she was born. Her awakening
will lead humanity toward the future. I can hardly wait until that time comes.
Shion: This transport is part of KOS-MOS’ equipment, too, right? A craft that
can interact with hyperspace on its own without using a U.M.N. column… Is this
going to save humanity, too?
Kevin: Mmm… In a broader sense, I suppose. It might come in handy for her
someday.
Kevin pauses for a brief moment.
Kevin: You’ll probably laugh when you hear me say this, but I believe… no, I
want to believe that she’ll be more than just some wanton instrument of
destruction. I hope the future that she builds will be one swept clean of our
differences. An ideal world free of destruction of slaughter.
Shion laughs softly.
Kevin: Sounds funny, doesn’t it?
Shion: No, no. It’s just that… Your eyes, Kevin. They were so lit up just now
that you looked like a child.
Kevin: I can’t help it. I guess I’d better watch myself during the public test.
Shion: Well, to be honest, I can’t wait to see her wake up, too.
The memory ended. Shion then walks away looking down and sad.
Allen: Chief! Wait up, Chief. Hey, what’s wrong with you?
Shion stops for a moment.
Allen: You’re acting strange today.
Shion: Nothing’s wrong. It’s the same old me.
Allen: Where are you going then?
Shion: Into the city for a bit. It’s been a long time, so…
Allen: A long time? Oh, right, right? Isn’t your house, um…
Shion: Yeah, it’s in 8th District.
There was a brief pause.
Shion: Listen, Allen. Don’t take your eyes off KOS-MOS, okay?
Allen: Uh, yeah, of course. Um…why?
Shion ignores Allen and proceeds to the elevators. After Shion left the scene…
Allen: There is definitely something wrong with her today.
Later, in the map of Second Miltia…
Shion: Well, there’s no point in getting upset about it. I guess I’ll go to the
city and have a look around.
Shion proceeds to City Sector Two. In there…
Shion: Moby Dick’s Café? Could it be…
Shion enters Moby Dick’s Café. Inside…
Shion: Wow! It really is! Hey, Boss!
Shion approaches closer to the Boss.
Shion: (giggles) Hi!
Boss: Well, well, well. If it isn’t Shion!
Shion approaches even closer.
Boss: You’ve sure grown up since the last time I saw you! You were still in
high school, right?
Shion: Yes! Sorry I haven’t kept in touch. I guess you moved over here, huh?
Boss: Yeah, there’s no stopping the redevelopment around here.
Shion: Right… It wouldn’t be Moby Dick’s if it was any other way.
Boss: Well, have a seat. You want the usual?
Shion: Please. Actually, I’m kind of hungry, too.
Boss: You got it! So, are you off today?
Shion: I wish. No, unfortunately I’m working. I’ve got business at the Second
Division.
Boss: Ah, right, you’re with Vector now. Your brother was telling me about that.
Shion: What? Jin comes here?
Boss: Sure, all the time. Wait, you haven’t seen him yet? You’ve come this far,
you ought to at least try paying him a visit.
Shion: Oh, not you, too. You know I have a hard time dealing with my brother.
Suddenly, the sound of the door opening can be heard.
Boss: Well, speak of the devil…
Shion: Huh?!
Jr. and chaos came in at the scene with new outfits. Jr. now wears red coat and
cowboy pants with gun holsters while chaos wears a new combat suit.
Jr.: Wow! Just look at this place, chaos! It’s perfect! It feels just like the
Pequod, doesn’t it?
Jr. and chaos approaches closer and saw Shion.
chaos: Shion!
Shion was surprised.
Shion: What are you two doing here?
Jr.: Well, we were starving, so…
chaos: So, we ended up here.
Boss: So you all know each other?
Shion: Y…yeah, kinda.
chaos: Kinda? What’s that supposed to mean?
Shion: Oh! I’m sorry. I was just a little rattled.
chaos: Rattled? About what?
Boss: Shion’s just got family matters on her mind today, right?
Shion giggles and Jr. and chaos looks puzzled. Meanwhile in the Second Miltian
government office, Gaignun appeared with Mary and Shelley in Helmer’s office.
Gaignun: My apologies for being late.
Helmer turned around.
Helmer: I’m glad you could make it. (to Mary and Shelley) Shelley! Mary! Look
at you! You’re all grown up!
Mary: Long time no see, Helmer!
Shelley: Mary! Show some respect!
Helmer laughs a little.
Helmer: It’s all right. It makes me feel like I’ve got a couple of daughters.
Tell me, Mary, are you still working on your act?
Mary: Yeah! Right now we’re kinda busy, but pretty soon, I’m gonna be the best
comedian in this star cluster…even if my sister won’t be my partner. (whispers
to Helmer) You know, I’ve been thinking about recruiting the Little Master.
Helmer: That sounds great. I think he’d be perfect.
Mary: Right!
Helmer placed his right hand on Mary’s left shoulder and then takes his hand
off of her shoulder. Helmer laughs a little. Helmer nods and Gaignun nods also.
Mary and Shelley left the scene.
Helmer: I’m afraid I don’t have good news. There’s been some disturbing
activity and not just from the remnants of U-TIC.
Gaignun: Yes.
The camera views Canaan.
Helmer: Under the circumstances, the peace treaty was our only choice fourteen
years ago. But it was hardly a unanimous decision. Now we’re starting to see
the strain from that within the Federation. According to Captain Roman’s
report, certain factions have begun showing signs of armed rebellion. The
Second Miltian government is on full alert. I’d like all of you at the
Foundation to be appropriately cautious, as well. After all, with the Zohar
emulators and the 100-Series Prototype in your possession, you’ve become the
focus of a great deal of attention.
Later, Shelley came in again.
Shelley: Master Gaignun, I’ve brought MOMO.
Helmer: The 100-Series Prototype.
Gaignun: Of course. Send her in.
MOMO came in.
MOMO: Allow me to introduce myself. I am the 100-Series Observational Unit
Prototype, designation: MOMO. The preliminary examination of my internal data
is now complete.
Canaan: A 100-Series Realian.
MOMO: You’re the Enhanced Memory Model, aren’t you? Nice to meet you.
Helmer: She does look more like her than the mass-produced ones do.
Gaignun: Yes, she’s just like Dr. Mizrahi’s late daughter.
Helmer: Hmm…the hand of fate is a mystery. Thank you, MOMO, for overcoming so
much in order to come here. Soon you will undergo analysis at the U.M.N.
Control Center. We intend to do everything in our power to support the process.
Please, just try to relax and fulfill your duty.
MOMO: (takes a bow) Yes, sir. Thank you very much for your concern.
MOMO walks away and is exiting Helmer’s office.
Helmer: Nigredo. I have something I need for you to do.
MOMO takes another bow before leaving the scene.
Gaignun: You want reconnaissance, don’t you?
Helmer: Sorry.
As Gaignun is about to leave…
Gaignun: No need to apologize. It is my family’s responsibility.
Outside of Helmer’s office, Gaignun is acting strange and then, his eyes open
with a strange vision.
Gaignun: (mind control) Hey Albedo, where are you?
The camera views the A.M.W.S.’s cockpit where Albedo is sitting in.
Albedo: Nigredo!
Gaignun: (mind control) Well, hello then. You sound like you’re doing well,
unfortunately.
The screen splits into two with one viewing Gaignun and the other viewing
Albedo.
Albedo: And you’re glib as ever. What’s wrong? Are you lonely, little baby?
Gaignun: (mind control) Oh, I’m just doing a little information gathering. Of
course, it still isn’t too late for us to come to terms.
Albedo: Oh, so now it’s peace talks, huh? Didn’t McCartney say that, too?
“Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony.”
Albedo laughs.
Albedo: But I know your true form, executioner.
Gaignun: I shed that skin long ago.
Albedo: Is that so? You sure you’re not just hanging around Rubedo because
you’re waiting for the chance to carry out your mission? I’ll be borrowing
Rubedo, soon. I don’t need you though. Still, I look forward to your efforts
nonetheless.
Gaignun: Wait! No!
Gaignun’s eyes glowed in green and suddenly, Albedo’s right arm disappeared and
then reappeared again.
Albedo: Scary, scary… You’ve always been two-faced, you know. Offering life in
the one hand and delivering death in the other. Too bad I can’t die.
Albedo laughs really hard and then Gaignun regained his senses.
Gaignun: So, he really intends to link with U-DO no matter what. Still…What
does he want with Rubedo?
Later, the camera switches to the Moby Dick Café where Shion’s group are having
their curry and rice. Jr. eats his curry and rice really fast.
Jr.: This rocks!
chaos: I get it. So this is where your curry comes from.
Shion: (giggles) Figured it out, huh? By the way, how’s MOMO? Is she done
already?
chaos: They told us the main examination will start tomorrow. There don’t seem
to be any problems.
Jr.: (eating fast) Yeah. So, since we had some free time, we thought we’d visit
the city.
Shion: I see.
chaos: (to Shion) What about you? Did you turn over KOS-MOS already?
Shion: (sigh) Uh, yeah… I had Allen take over the process. It might take some
time, though, depending on what else crops up.
Jr. drinks his beverage.
Jr.: Did something happen over there? You don’t look very happy.
Shion: (sigh) You know how it is. We’ve been together for a long time, so
saying goodbye is…well, you know.
Jr.: (continues eating) Hmm. That tough, huh?
chaos: Well yeah. Think about it. What if you had to give up your precious
Kahles scope? How would that feel?
Jr.: Oh, that would be tough. My wallet and my heart would both grieve.
chaos: Told you.
Shion: Please, do you really have to compare KOS-MOS to Jr.’s collection?
Shion’s group giggles. A little later, someone came in.
Mysterious Voice: Good afternoon, Boss.
Boss: Hey, welcome back. What a coincidence! Just now, Shion was…
Jin in his kimono came in. Then…
Boss: Huh?
The chair where Shion was previously sitting in is empty. Jr. finishes his
curry and rice and drinks his beverage. Then, he saw Shion hiding behind the
plant structures.
Jr.: Huh?
Shion tries to use body language to explain to Jr. what is going on.
Jr.: You’re praying?
Shion is still using body language.
Jr.: You’re chest?
Shion continues the body language.
Jr.: You’re playing the drums?
Shion is helpless.
Jr.: Man, I give up! What are you trying to say, Shion?
Shion: Not so loud! Ah!
Jin: (heard Shion’s voice) “Shion?” And a voice I’ve heard somewhere before…
Jin approaches the table of Shion’s groups’ and when Jin saw Shion, Shion
covers her eyes, but had to give up because she was seen by Jin.
Shion: (with dissatisfaction) Uh, hi. Long time no see.
Later…
Jin: I’m Jin. Jin Uzuki. Pleased to meet you.
Jin shakes chaos’s hand.
chaos: The pleasure is mine.
Jin takes a seat near Shion.
Jin: So, you’re both with Shion.
Shion places both hands over her face, as she is uncomfortable around Jin.
Jin: Tell me, has my foolish sister been causing you trouble?
Shion: Foolish?
chaos: Quite the opposite. You know, we’re actually very much in her debt.
Jin: Truly? You know, you don’t have to be nice just because she’s here.
Shion: Jin!
Jin: It appears I’m not very welcome here, am I?
Shion: Oh, come on. I didn’t say that. I just—
Jin: (to the Boss) Hey Boss. I’ll have what they’re having, please. Extra spicy.
Shion: Hey! Listen to me when I’m talking to you!
Jin: I am listening. So, what were you saying?
Shion: (frustrated) Forget it. It’s just not worth it.
A little later, the Boss brought the plate of curry and rice to Jin’s table.
Jin: (to Shion) You know, you could have called me. I would have come to meet
you. So, how long are you here anyway?
Shion: I…I was busy! The only reason I’m here is because I got a sudden
assignment. I have to spend tonight getting ready for the return trip.
Jr.: Huh? Hey, I thought you said…
Shion went partially under the table and kicked Jr.’s foot.
Jr.: Ow!
Shion giggles.
Shion: Never mind. It’s nothing really.
Suddenly, Shion’s U.M.N. device rang.
Shion: I wonder who that could be.
Shion puts the communication through.
Allen: Hey, Chief. How’s it going? Listen, about KOS-MOS, it looks like the
Tertiary Equipment code’s going to take a little while. Probably about two or
three days, at least I’d say. So, I guess we can just take it easy for a while,
ok?
Shion places both of her hands over her face.
Allen: Uh, Chief? Is something wrong? You look kind of upset.
Shion: Umph. I’m guessing this isn’t a practical joke.
Allen: What?
Shion: Nothing. Your timing is so perfect. Thank you.
Allen: Wait, Chief!
Shion ended communication with Allen.
Jin: I see… So, you’ll be taking it easy for a while, hmm?
Shion: Okay, fine. I’ll come back home, all right? Will that satisfy you?
Jin: Oh, right. (to Jr. and chaos) Would the two of you like to come visit?
It’s not far from here.
Jr.: (to chaos) Well? What do you think?
chaos: I don’t know… It’s a family reunion. We’d probably just be in the way.
Wouldn’t we? Ahem. Of course, we could also take you up on your offer. Just for
a little while…
Later…
Shion: (to herself) …Oh, all right. I’m really not in the mood for it, but I’ll
go home for a visit anyway. It’s a little ways from the city, but not that far.
… … (sigh)
With Shion unenthusiastic about Jin, her group proceeds to Uzuki Residence. In
there…
Jr.: Wow, chaos! This house is made of wood!
chaos: (looking at the kanji stand) Yeah. And look at that.
Jr.: It’s amazing. This place is a bookstore. Man! This is so antique! It’s too
bad Gaignun isn’t here to see this!
Shion walks towards the house.
Shion: (dissatisfied) I knew it!
chaos: Knew what?
Shion: (to Jin and is dissatisfied) Hang on, Jin. What is this? I thought you
opened a doctor’s office.
Jin: (crosses his arms) What’s with you? What happened to, “It’s good to be
back home, big brother”?
Shion: (dissatisfied) Sure, if this were a normal home! What happened here?
Don’t tell me you got bored and changed professions again. Honestly, you’ve
never kept a job for more than six months!
Jin: Look, in this day and age, doctors are mostly just conversation partners
for the elderly. In other words, counselors. I mean, aside from mental illness,
everything can be cured with medicine or nanotechnology. There’s nothing left
for me to do. So, why go to all the trouble of running an expensive medical
practice just to chat with people? I can do that in any business and if I could
sell some stuff, that’d be just a bonus.
Shion: Oh, please. You just wanted to use your hobby to cut yourself a tax
break. As if you actually invested much in your medical practice, anyway. And
what’s up with these mountains of books? There’s no way these were any less
expensive! Where in the world did you get them all anyway?
Jin: Half of them had been resting in Grandfather’s storage for years. I’m sure
you at least looked through them when you were a child. The rest are from
customers. There are a lot of people with obscure tastes around here, you know.
Building a collection is easier than you’d think. Now, shouldn’t we attend to
our guests?
Shion: What? Oh! I was so shocked at what you’ve done that I completely forgot.
(to chaos and Jr.) chaos! Jr.! Come on insi--
Shion saw Jr. holding a bunch of books.
Shion: What are you doing?
Jr.: Hmm? Ah, I thought I’d go ahead and get these.
chaos: Oh, um, thank Shion. (to Jr.) Come on, Jr., let’s go in.
Jr.: Come on. What about these?
chaos: You can buy all the books you want later. Come on!
chaos had to take the books away from Jr. Meanwhile in the U-TIC battleship…
Sellers: Oh, and as for Pleroma, I went ahead and had it destroyed. I realize
that the fortress was named after the immigration ship from Earth. However, we
simply can’t let something tainted by the Federation just float around out
there. It’s not a good policy. I suppose next time I could consider your
feelings before eliminating such an historical relic.
Margulis: Don’t be absurd, Sellers. Our current Patriarch chose that name in
his madness. As for my feelings, I couldn’t possibly care less.
Sellers: The Patriarch’s madness? That sounds like something you’d say.
Pellegri: Margulis. What do you need?
Pellegri appeared at the scene.
Margulis: Pellegri. Soon, Albedo will break Old Miltia’s seal, and the
Patriarch will order the Immigrant Fleet to begin its invasion. All of this, in
order to secure the original Zohar.
Pellegri: And you want me to act as point?
Margulis: No. You will operate on your own. The commander and I both desire
this of you. Don’t forget to tell Richard and Hermann… you three had better not
fail me again.
Pellegri: Yes, sir.
The camera switches to Uzuki Residence of inside the house. Inside, Shion’s
group sits on their legs near a table and having tea.
Jin: (to Shion) And so, you’re saying you want to help them?
Shion: Yes.
Jin: I can’t condone that. It sounds to me like they’re a couple of skilled
professionals. It would be foolish for an amateur like you to get involved.
Shion: An amateur? I’ve already made a difference. Right?
Jin: Anyway, get some rest. Tomorrow, we’ll go pay our respects to Mother and
Father.
Shion: (about to get upset) Wait a minute, Jin. Not this again. I’ve already
told you, I’m not going to their graves. No. I absolutely refuse.
Jin: You’re still their daughter. Since you’re here, you should at least put
flowers on their graves out of respect.
Shion: (getting upset) Just stop it. I can’t believe we’re talking about this
again.
Shion places both of her hands over her face.
Shion: (sigh) Mom and Dad aren’t even in those graves! You know just as well as
I do where they are! Right? (raising her voice a little) You and I were the
only ones there that day. And if you…if you’d only been there sooner, they’d
still be…
Jin’s feelings are hurt from Shion’s attitude and what she said.
Shion: (regretful) I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to…
Shion gets up and approaches the screen door.
Shion: Either way, I’m still not going to their graves.
Shion left the scene. Later, in the room of books…
Jr.: Well, I’d better get going. They’re probably waiting for me, so I…
Jin: (to Jr.) I’m very sorry you had to see that. It’s a little embarrassing.
Jr.: Oh, no, don’t worry. Are you guys okay?
Jin: Hmph? Oh yes. We’re still brother and sister, after all.
chaos: (to Jin) I’m sorry, but would you mind if I stayed here tonight? Of
course, I don’t want to intrude.
Jin: You’re not intruding at all. Please, you are welcome. Shion will be
delighted you’re staying.
Jr.: (to chaos) Well, it’s all right with me. MOMO isn’t getting analyzed ‘til
tomorrow. Just come by then and we should be okay.
chaos: I will. Thanks.
Jr. left the scene. Later in the night, Jin sits near the entrance floors.
While sitting and minding his own business…
chaos: Are you all right?
chaos appeared at the scene.
Jin: Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it?
chaos sits near Jin.
Jin: On nights when I can’t sleep, I find it easier to relax here.
chaos: It’s Shion, isn’t it?
Jin: Well…yes. It’s been two years since we’ve seen each other. I’ve always
thought of her as a child, but she won’t…
Jin sighs and then laughs.
Jin: I think she must have gotten that from our grandfather.
The camera views the candle stand with two moths flying around it. One of the
moths was engulfed in flames and dies.
Jin: So, what is it you want to ask me? You’ve got something on your mind.
chaos: Um, Jin. About U-TIC, are you still…
Jin: Ah, that. Fourteen years… It’s like so long ago, but it feels like it was
only yesterday. It seems that fate won’t allow me to escape that curse. Or,
perhaps I brought it upon myself.
There was a brief pause.
Jin: The human race began its existence as a simple flock of hunters and
gatherers. Eventually, we learned to control fire, and from fire, we obtained
the power of the blade. Our consciousness constantly changes form in its
unending search for the future. When a man finds a guiding light, he runs to
it, sometimes forgetting its true nature in the process.
There was a moment of pause as the camera views chaos and Jin from far away.
Jin: Perhaps we humans are like moths. Aimlessly flitting around the inviting
candlelight, unaware of the outcome that awaits us.
Jin places his hand near the fire of the candlelight.
chaos: Jin…
Jin stands up.
Jin: I’m sure she’s caused you all kinds of problems. I know she’s a problem,
but please, take care of her for me.
chaos: It’s not like that.
Jin: I…I wasn’t able to be with her when she needed me most. And now, thanks to
that, I still can’t let myself get close to her again. I think perhaps…I’m
afraid. I’m afraid that if I try to get any closer, she might turn me away,
shut me out…and cut me off as her brother.
chaos: Don’t worry. Shion talks about you all the time. If you ask me, she
doesn’t seem like the type of person who’d cut off her family.
Jin: She probably adds the phrase “no-good” when she talks about me, doesn’t
she?
chaos: Well, sometimes.
Jin laughs.
Jin: You know, it’s strange. I feel like I can talk to you about anything,
chaos. It’s like you’re much older than you look, as if you’d been alive for
hundreds of years.
chaos: Oh, no. I just like to take things easy. Jr. makes fun of me for it. He
always says, “chaos, you are so slow!”
chaos and Jin laughs. The next day, chaos is outside and Shion appeared at the
scene with a new outfit. She now has a new hairstyle with a hairpin placed on
the upper back of her hair with some of the hair in a short ponytail facing
down. She also wears a pair of earrings and futuristic Asian clothes.
Shion: Sorry to keep you.
chaos: You look like a different person when you’re not in uniform.
Shion: (puzzled) Oh? Does it look bad on me?
chaos: Oh, not at all. You look great.
Shion: (giggles) Thanks.
chaos: You sure you want to leave without saying goodbye to your brother?
Shion: Yeah, we talked yesterday. Honestly, I don’t know what I would say if I
saw him. You know, I’m sorry I can’t be there for MOMO’s analysis. I’ve just
got a lot going on right now. I can’t leave Allen by himself. Plus I’m worried
about KOS-MOS, too.
chaos: It’s all right. Don’t worry about it. The analysis itself isn’t all that
problematic. Besides, everyone from the Foundation will be there.
Shion: Okay, wish MOMO luck for me.
chaos: Sure thing. See ya.
chaos left the scene. In the map of Second Miltia…
chaos: MOMO and the others are waiting. I better get to the U.M.N. Control
Center!
chaos proceeds to the U.M.N. Control Center. The camera views the outside of
the U.M.N. Control Center. Inside, Jr., Gaignun and MOMO are in the main office
room. MOMO is now wearing a new outfit. She has a beret and a new 100-Series
Realian uniform.
Gaignun: She should be arriving soon.
Jr.: I’m surprised a Subcommittee specialist would personally get involved.
Gaignun: That’s just how important this is. Not just to the Subcommittee, but
to her, too.
MOMO saw someone coming in.
MOMO: (excited) Mommy!
Juli Mizrahi appeared at the scene.
Juli: It’s been a while.
Gaignun: You’re looking well, as always.
Juli: Allow me to thank you on behalf of the entire Subcommittee. We’re very
grateful for your help during the Proto Merkabah incident.
Ziggy takes a quick glance at MOMO and then faces Juli Mizrahi.
Ziggy: We couldn’t have done it without MOMO. She was immensely helpful.
Juli: I see. Thanks for your support, MOMO.
MOMO: (excited) Mommy!
Juli Mizrahi walks towards Jr. and Gaignun.
Juli: I’d like to organize the data if you could prepare a room for me, I’d
appreciate it.
MOMO looks at Juli Mizrahi and turns around as if rejected by Juli.
Jr.: Gladly.
Jr. looks as if he was down in the dumps.
Juli: MOMO.
MOMO: Yes?
Juli: Once things settle down, it’ll be nice if we can live together.
Juli Mizrahi left the scene with Jr. Ziggy places his left hand on MOMO’s
shoulder with satisfaction.
Ziggy: MOMO, that’s great.
MOMO: Uh huh!
Shelley: MOMO, please come this way.
MOMO: Okay!
MOMO, Ziggy and Gaignun follows Shelley. The camera views chaos coming out of
the elevator.
chaos: I wonder if everyone is here already, I better meet up with them.
chaos proceeds towards the analysis room. In the room across the analysis room,
Juli Mizrahi use the console and Jr. speaks to Juli Mizrahi.
Jr.: Doctor, what was that about?
Juli: What?
Jr.: You know, acting nice to MOMO all of a sudden.
Juli: Did it seem unnatural? (faces Jr.) I know that Joachim designed that
Realian to be stimulated by familial warmth. In that case, fulfilling that need
is a necessary part of my job in order to ensure that the examination proceeds
smoothly.
Jr.: Hmph. I should have known.
Before Juli Mizrahi could leave…
Jr.: You know, pretending to be cold and emotionless is only going to end up
hurting you in the end.
Juli: That Realian was created by Joachim. And that frightens me.
Jr.: Look, I don’t know what kind of person Joachim Mizrahi was. I don’t even
know what he was thinking when he created the 100-Series. But still, I made a
promise to Sakura.
Juli: To Sakura?
Jr.: So I’m going to treat MOMO like a real girl.
Juli: What sort of promise?
Jr.: She asked me to look after her mother and sister.
There was a brief pause.
Jr.: Please doctor. I’d like you to smile again. I’m sure that’s what Sakura
would want, too.
chaos then came in. Juli Mizrahi looks unhappy and left the scene.
chaos: Did I interrupt something?
Jr.: Nah, nothing like that. Tell me, how’s Shion? She all right?
chaos: I don’t think there’s anything to worry about. But that family does have
issues.
Jr.: A complicated relationship, huh? Well, I certainly know what that’s like.
Later…
chaos: It looks like there’s still time before the analysis starts. I wonder
what the others are doing.
Jr.: MOMO is already in the analysis room getting ready, Ziggy is…I think he
was going to get maintenance on his body before the analysis starts.
chaos and Jr. proceeds to the maintenance room. In there…
Juli: How do you feel?
Ziggy wakes up from his maintenance seat.
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi?
Juli: MOMO asked me to do it. She said, “Mommy, you’re a famous scientist, so I
bet you know all about cybernetic engineering.”
Ziggy: Ah, I’d prefer…
Juli: I’m not a young woman. Don’t let it bother you.
Juli Mizrahi uses the console.
Juli: A famous scientist? Perhaps, infamous is more appropriate.
Ziggy: You seem to have difficulty dealing with MOMO. Why?
Juli: Could you love something that looked like your own daughter, but wasn’t?
Ziggy: That is a difficult question.
Juli: Merely creating something to look like my daughter won’t bring back her
soul. And with 100-Series Realians scattered all over this star cluster, they
all serve as a constant reminder of her death.
Ziggy: Was it your husband’s idea to make the 100-Series look like her?
Juli: Yes.
Juli Mizrahi faces Ziggy.
Juli: Do you have any children?
Ziggy: A son. He was a healthy intelligent boy. I lost him in an accident.
Juli: I’m sorry. Is that why you committed suicide?
Ziggy: Yes, it is.
Juli: Perhaps I, too, should have done the same when my daughter died. But
instead of grief, my heart was filled with anger towards my husband.
Ziggy: You seem to be a very strong person.
Juli: (sigh) No. I’m just stubborn.
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi, this is just an idea, but why don’t you imagine you had two
daughters?
Juli: What do you mean?
Ziggy: One that passed away, and one that’s still alive.
Juli: So you think I should start treating MOMO like another daughter, instead
of merely a copy of Sakura. You sure know how to pose a difficult challenge.
Ziggy: Please consider it.
Juli: I’ll think about it. Well, I’d better go.
Juli pauses for a brief moment.
Ziggy: Thank you for the maintenance.
Juli: You’re welcome.
Juli Mizrahi left the scene. Ziggy gets out of the maintenance seat. Ziggy
checks his robotic left arm and spins his robotic left hand twice.
Ziggy: (thinks its Jr. and chaos) All right, you can come in now. I believe I
told you eavesdropping wasn’t very admirable.
chaos and Jr. came in at the scene.
Jr.: We weren’t doing it on purpose. Still, I gotta say, old man, you are full
of surprises.
Ziggy: (confused) What do you mean? I’m not following what you’re saying.
Jr.: Yeah, whatever.
Ziggy: Anyway, isn’t it about time for MOMO’s analysis to begin? You can’t
afford to be standing around here, wasting your time.
Jr.: Oh, crap. We’d better get back.
Later…
chaos: Let’s go to the analysis room.
chaos’s group proceeds to the analysis room. Near the entrance to the analysis
room, chaos’s group talks to Mauro.
Mauro: I apologize for the wait. Preparations for the analysis are now
complete. Are you ready?
chaos: Yes.
Mauro: Then please go in.
Inside the analysis room, Mary uses the console to get started on MOMO’s
analysis.
Mary: Just relax, okay MOMO? This is just the initial preparation for the
analysis.
MOMO: Thank you. I’ll do my best.
MOMO looks at Ziggy and does a small giggle.
MOMO: You know, I’m a self-adjusting model. I’ve never had maintenance like
this before. So, I guess this is what it feels like when you do it, Ziggy?
MOMO floats up and a blue field surrounds MOMO.
Ziggy: Don’t worry. There’s nothing to be afraid of.
MOMO nods to Ziggy.
100-Series Realian: We will be shutting down your artificial personality layer
during the analysis. Your artificial emotion and abstract cognitive functions
will temporarily cease to function, but please do not be alarmed.
MOMO places both hands on her heart.
MOMO: Artificial emotion?
100-Series Realian: Since your artificial personality is an option for
interpersonal interaction, this procedure will have no effect on your
observational functions.
MOMO: (wondering) My heart is just an optional function?
Ziggy: MOMO…
MOMO moves her hand towards Ziggy.
100-Series Realian: Personality Sleep Mode activated. Shutting down.
MOMO shuts down and Ziggy looks unhappy. Later in the control room of the
analysis room…
Helmer: So, how is it going?
Mary: They’re having a pretty hard time preparing for MOMO’s analysis. As is
the protection on her wasn’t complex enough, some of her routes were damaged in
that last hacking attempt.
Jr.: I see. So her personality layer is deactivated.
Mary: Yeah, it’s kinda painful, like we’re doing something terrible to her. It
reminds me of when we were on Old Miltia, kept on constant meds. I felt totally
empty inside then. I really hated it.
Jr.: Yeah…
Mary: We humans might be shameless at times, but that’s still how we feel. I
think if someone told me that my heart was just a fake, I’d really be hurt.
There was a brief pause.
Jr.: Even our hearts might be nothing more than playthings created by god.
Jr. starts walking away.
Shelley: Little Master, are you sure you don’t want to be here?
Jr.: (frightened) I can’t watch. I’m scared.
Shelley: Little Master…
Jr.: I’m a…coward.
Jr. walks away from the scene. Later, the 100-Series Realian makes the
announcement of the analysis of MOMO and the countdown process.
Mary: Just a little more, MOMO. Just a little more and it’ll be all over, okay?
We’ll all go someplace really fun after this.
100-Series Realian: Final barrier decode pattern decrypted. Initiating complete
protection removal.
While the 100-Series Realian continues her announcements, Mary looks at MOMO.
Mary: MOMO…
Suddenly, monitors with MOMO appeared in the control room.
MOMO: S…top…
Gaignun, Helmer, chaos and the rest of the staff are shocked.
Mary: MOMO! What is it? What are you trying to say?
MOMO: It’s…a…tr…ap…
Suddenly, the blue field around MOMO turns red, the monitors of MOMO turns to
red scrambled screen and all of the 100-Series Realian collapsed.
Juli: This can’t…
Male U.M.N. Staff: Interference is manifesting from unobservable space.
Female U.M.N. Staff: Barrier logic destruction, 68%. Emergency cutoff! Cutoff
refused! A terminal has been opened to the U.M.N. network. Unable to determine
the intrusion route!
Male U.M.N. Staff: Multiple axon connections advancing within the subconscious
domain. A large-scale holographic network is being established!
Juli Mizrahi gasped from what she saw.
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi, what’s happening?
Juli: No wonder we didn’t find anything, we were analyzing each system
separately. Each layer itself is a low-resolution fragment, like scattered bits
of memories. It’s only when they all become active at once that the whole image
comes together. Joachim’s pulled off a grand tromp l’oeil. (to a U.M.N. staff)
Try the cutoff again. (to the other U.M.N. staff) Reestablish defensive logic
against the eternal hack attempt.
Female U.M.N. Staff: Right. Attempting to restart defensive logic.
The U.M.N. staff tries the restart of defensive logic.
Female U.M.N. Staff: Denied!
Ziggy: MOMO!
Mary: MOMO!
MOMO: I’m…sorry… I…didn’t know…
Gaignun: No! This is…
Juli: There’s a self-expanding trap in there. This isn’t one of Joachim’s
designs. It’s something recent—probably planted during the intrusion of the
Song of Nephilim.
Gaignun: This is Albedo’s work.
Female U.M.N. Staff: 20 seconds to defense logic failure.
Juli Mizrahi moved the U.M.N. staff out of the way.
Female U.M.N. Staff: We’re running the risk of complete data leakage.
Juli Mizrahi uses the console.
Ziggy: What are you doing, Dr. Mizrahi?
Juli: I’m using the emergency control code and destroying the data.
Ziggy: You can’t! If you do that, MOMO will…
Juli: You have a better idea? We cannot allow the Y-Data to fall into the
enemy’s hand, under any circumstance!
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi!
Juli Mizrahi is about to press the red button but before she places her finger
on the red button…
Juli: MOMO…
Juli Mizrahi refrains from pressing the red button.
Male U.M.N. Staff: Dr. Mizrahi! The holographic network has begun to disrupt!
The expanded data is disappearing!
Juli: What? But I didn’t…
Suddenly, the monitors with red scrambled screens showed a warning.
Ziggy: What’s going on?
Juli: It’s MOMO. She’s cutting her own neural pathways, to disperse her memory!
She’s destroying her own mind to protect the data that Joachim entrusted to her.
Ziggy: What?
The camera scrolls through different characters who are watching MOMO.
Juli: MOMO!
The red field around MOMO emits a bright light and MOMO falls to the floor
unconscious.
Mary: The 100-Series Prototype has shut down!
Ziggy and Juli: MOMO!
Ziggy and Juli Mizrahi checks on MOMO who is unconscious. Suddenly, the
monitors showed Albedo.
Albedo: So… I trust you liked my gift?
Gaignun: Albedo!
Albedo: Looks like ma péche managed to protect Mizrahi’s legacy with her own
body. How very brave. However, no matter how charming, in the end she’s nothing
more than a puppet. A puppet waiting for a miracle to make her human, believing
all of Mizrahi’s rubbish…
Ziggy: What? A puppet?
Albedo laughs maniacally and then Juli Mizrahi gives MOMO CPR. While
desperately trying to revive MOMO…
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi, is she…
Juli: It’s all right. I won’t let her die. Injecting nanounit restoration.
Ready twelve-device-activator.
Mary rushes to get ready for the twelve-device-activator. The camera zooms into
Ziggy’s eyes and then his flashback can be seen on camera where trails of blood
with a kid shoe over it. Then a mysterious cloaked man stands near the bloody
trail. As Juli Mizrahi desperately gives MOMO CPR…
Juli: This time…I will save her. I swear it!
Meanwhile in the Vector Second Division, Shion and Allen gets a communication
through monitor from Jr. and Helmer.
Shion: Oh no. Poor MOMO.
Jr. I’m so sorry. We were right there and we still let this happen to her.
Helmer: Her basic functions have recovered. Though she avoided death, her
neural network, the rough equivalent of her brain, has been completely
shattered to pieces. We need the expertise of Vector'’ Third Division if we
stand any chance of recovering the Y-Data. This crisis isn’t just Second
Miltia’s problem anymore. On behalf of the entire government, I am hereby
requesting your official assistance.
Shion: MOMO… All this to protect her father’s wishes. Very well. We would be
honored to assist you. Besides, MOMO is a close friend.
The communication monitor with Jr. and Helmer shuts off. Later, before Shion
could leave…
Allen: This is terrible! I think it’s going to take a while to get help from
Third Division. I hope MOMO will be all right until then.
Shion: Allen, could I get you to arrange the equipment transfer from Third
Division?
Allen: Huh? Sure, no problem, but… Are you planning on…
Shion: Yeah, I’m going to go. I can’t just sit here and wait.
Allen: I knew it. Just so you know, you’ll be exceeding your authority, I don’t
think that’s a good idea.
Shion: Don’t worry, I’ll take the blame. Nothing will happen to you. Thanks for
your help, then.
Allen: Hey, wait, Chief!
Shion is on her way to the elevator. Before Shion could get on the elevator…
Allen: Chief!
Allen appeared at the scene.
Allen: Chief, wait up!
Shion: Allen?
Allen: I went ahead and ordered the equipment from Third Division. They asked
what we intended to do with it, so I explained it to them.
Shion: Hey! Didn’t I tell you I’d go myself?
Allen: It’s all right. By the time Third Division arrives, our work should be
complete.
Shion: Allen…
Allen: Please don’t say you’ll go by yourself. I’ll go with you.
Shion: All right. Let’s hurry!
Shion and Allen enters the elevator and proceeds to the map of Second Miltia.
Shion: I have to hurry! I’ll be right there, MOMO!
Shion and Allen proceeds to the U.M.N. Control Center. Then, the camera views a
black screen.
Man 1: What are you talking about? What reason could there possibly be for the
Immigrant Fleet to deploy ships to Second Miltia?
Meanwhile in the Federation Parliament Building…
Man 2: Now, now, let’s not be so quick to judge. Let’s at least hear what they
have to say.
The monitor of the Patriarch appeared near the men on the monitor.
Patriarch: Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to speak. Once, in this
region of space, there existed the great land of Miltia. As you all know, when
the unfortunate events occurred fourteen years ago, that land along with
mankind’s greatest treasure, was sealed away like a cursed past. That greatest
of treasures originally belonged to all of mankind, and we of the Immigrant
Fleet had been its caretakers from time immemorial.
Man 1: Now wait just a minute. All Zohar activity currently falls under the
jurisdiction of the Federation. You aren’t trying to monopolize that great
treasure for yourselves, now, are you?
Patriarch: We wouldn’t dream of it. All I am saying is, there are those who
would claim it as their own.
Man 2: Are you insinuating that the Miltian government would do such a thing?
Patriarch: They have clearly used the events of fourteen years ago to justify
their mobilization. To demonstrate that, they have summoned the great evil,
Proto Merkabah, in an attempt to reignite the flames of conflict across the
galaxy. They intend to take advantage of the chaos of war to use the relic in
Old Miltia for their own self-interests. In response to these usurpers, the
Miltian government, we propose to reclaim our long standing traditional rights
to be the caretakers of the relic.
Man 3: The incident you speak of was perpetrated by the U-TIC Organization. All
accusations against the Miltian government were officially cleared, were they
not? I believe there was even evidence provided by Vector.
Man 2: Yes. But there are also rumors that Vector is supporting the Miltian
government. I wonder just how trustworthy Vector’s data really is. Where is the
Miltian government’s representative now?
Man 1: Where is Representative Helmer? Doesn’t he have anything to say in this
matter?
Later, in the Uzuki Residence…
Jin: It’s been a long time, Lieutenant General. Or do you prefer Representative
Helmer, of the Second Miltian Parliament?
Helmer: The old way is fine, Captain. It suits me more. Well Captain, aren’t
you going to ask me why I’ve come?
Jin: I’ve got a fairly good idea.
Helmer: Fine. Then I’ll get straight to the point. Captain, I’d like to enlist
your services once again.
There was a brief pause.
Helmer: I believe you already know Canaan.
Jin: Yes. It’s been a while.
Helmer: The data you entrusted to Canaan… I want to find out the truth it holds.
Jin: That evidence was obtained illegally. It won’t stand up in court.
Helmer: I don’t care. If I can just find out who our real enemy is, that’ll be
more than enough. I want to know, Captain.
Jin thinks for a brief moment.
Jin: Lieutenant General, these days I am but a lowly used bookseller. I’m not
sure I am capable of meeting your expectations.
Helmer pulls out a U.M.N. device.
Jin: This is…
Helmer: The truth will surely be of great benefit to you as well.
Jin examines the monitor of the U.M.N. device.
Jin: Lieutenant General, you must realize that in order to unravel the data
that I passed to Canaan, we have to go back there. I assume you are aware of
what that means.
Helmer: I’m well aware, and I’m ready.
Later in the U.M.N. Control Center, Shion and Allen finally arrived.
Jr.: Shion! I thought we were getting someone from the Third Division. This is
outside of First Division’s jurisdiction, isn’t it?
Shion: Yes. Normally the Third Division would have sent someone, but we were
closer. It’s just easier for me to take care of it. Besides, I’ve already had
everything we need transported over. Don’t worry, we’ve got the technical side
covered. You can relax.
Allen approaches Shion.
Allen: Honestly, Chief, you’re so stubborn. You know, you’re gonna have a hard
time with the Third Division later.
chaos: Yet, in spite of that, Allen, you’re still right here helping.
Allen: What? Ah…well…I can’t leave it all to the Chief, now can I?
The camera views MOMO floating in a blue field.
Shion: (to Jr.) Jr., we want to save MOMO, too. Or, do you think Allen and I
aren’t reliable enough?
Jr.: No, no. Well, I don’t know about Allen, but I’m glad you’re here, Shion.
Allen: Hey! What is that supposed to—
Jr.: We’re short on time. As soon as you’re ready, let’s go.
Shion: Right.
In the analysis room, Shion’s group talks to Allen.
Allen: Is everyone ready to dive? MOMO’s subconscious domain is likely in a
highly unstable state. I don’t know what dangers you may face, so you should
make sure you’re well prepared. As soon as you’re ready, I’ll begin the dive.
I’ll wait here, so just let me know.
Shion’s group talks to Allen again.
Allen: If there’re no problems, I’ll commence the dive. Are you ready?
Shion: Ready!
Allen: All right! Then I’ll initiate the dive.
Later, Shion’s group are in the room with MOMO and Allen is in the control
room. Allen speaks through communication for the room with MOMO.
Allen: The dive subjects for this operation will be the Chief, Jr., chaos and
Ziggy. I’ve also arranged for KOS-MOS’ data to be simultaneously transmitted
from Second Division into the Encephalon. I’m sure having her around will be
reassuring.
Shion: That’s good thinking, Allen.
Allen: Our dive target is MOMO Mizrahi’s subconscious domain, which is modeled
after Sakura Mizrahi’s memories. Like the dive into KOS-MOS’ Encephalon, there
is a possibility of resonant memory playbacks with those who’ve closely shared
time and space with her.
Jr.: This time, that’d be me.
Shion: Jr.?
Ziggy: Dr. Mizrahi told me that Sakura suffered from a central nervous system
disorder. Did you have contact with her?
Jr.: I did. The going theory was that Sakura’s symptoms were somehow connected
to unusual wave pulse within the U.M.N. She was being attended to at the Yuriev
Institute, where her treatment was also a part of the U.R.T.V.s’ U.M.N. link
training.
Shion: Sakura, the girl MOMO was modeled after?
Ziggy: I’d like to ask you something. What is U-DO, exactly? Why were you
U.R.T.V.s created? To fight it?
Jr.: U-DO is the Unus-Mundus Drive Operation system. From the name, it might
sound like some U.M.N. control A.I., but that thing was not created by human
hands.
Shion: Yes. That thing…that’s no A.I. Nothing that simple could have created a
space-time anomaly.
Jr.: Exactly. They just picked the name because it sounded good. At that, they
tried to make us believe it, too. They said it was an artificial consciousness
within the U.M.N. that was carrying some kind of dangerous waves. But that was
a total lie. Our father, Dmitri Yuriev, knew about it from the start.
In Jr.’s memory, the camera views the area with the U.R.T.V.s standing in
circle formation along with Nigredo, Rubedo and Albedo who is grabbing Rubedo’s
right hand. There was a bright reddish light from the pit.
Rubedo: All right, open spiritual link. All U.R.T.V.s match your individual
waves to mine.
Rubedo sees Albedo still holding his hand and he forces Albedo to face one of
his hands towards the bright light under the pit.
Rubedo: Here it comes.
The U.R.T.V.s begins the linking process. Blast waves appears towards the light
circle where the U.R.T.V.s are.
Albedo: (frightened) I’m scared, Rubedo. Don’t let go of my hand.
Rubedo: Concentrate, Albedo. Just do it like in training and you’ll be fine.
Suddenly, a spark can be seen erupted from the light circle. Rubedo got tensed
up. Then the camera shows the planet having something coming out of it and
getting destroyed. Rubedo gained his senses.
Rubedo: What the…
Nigredo: Rubedo?
Rubedo starts backing up.
Rubedo: Emergency cutoff! Shutting down spiritual link!
All of the U.R.T.V.s gasp towards Rubedo.
Rubedo: I know what I’m doing. Even though we think of them as mental waves,
the resulting anti-particle collision with us will be converted directly into
thermal energy. Dad knew everything. That bastard!
Nigredo: The link is already complete. We can’t stop it.
Rubedo tries to back away from the light circle.
Albedo: No! Rubedo, don’t let go!
Rubedo: No, I’m cutting the link.
Tears of fear are coming out of Albedo’s eyes.
Albedo: Don’t let go!
Rubedo lets go of Albedo. Suddenly, something terrible is happening. The blast
waves hits and kills all of the U.R.T.V.s except Nigredo, Rubedo and Albedo.
Then suddenly, another blast waves appears near Albedo. Then, Albedo screams
really loud and the camera stretches the scene as it gets wider until a mist of
redness appeared on the camera. The memory ended.
Ziggy: So what is it?
Jr.: It’s an energy from a higher dimension. An entity humans couldn’t possibly
control. It’s ironic that we U.R.T.V.s are its anti-existence, and yet we were
never told what it really is.
Shion: U-DO…
Later, Shion’s group wears their red Encephalon diving glasses.
Allen: Encephalon construction complete. We can open the interconnection at any
time now.
Shion: Okay, go ahead.
Allen: All right everyone, just relax and enjoy the trip. And don’t worry, I’m
a pro at this.
Shion puts on her red Encephalon diving glasses.
Shion: He’s right. We’re in good hands.
As the announcement voice is making the announcements…
Allen: KOS-MOS data transfer confirmed. Initiating reconstruction.
The camera views Shion and chaos with the glasses on.
Allen: All preparations for direct approach complete.
The camera views Ziggy and Jr. with the glasses on.
Jr.: All right. Let’s go.
Shion’s group successfully dives into MOMO’s subconsciousness. Inside, Shion’s
group appears in Sakura’s World.
Ziggy: Where are we?
Jr.: The world inside MOMO’s subconscious domain. Sakura’s inner world. MOMO!
Jr. saw MOMO sitting on a bench. Jr. approaches MOMO.
Jr.: MOMO, you’re okay! Hey, can’t you hear me? Say something!
Shion: It’s no use, Jr. She’s not going to answer.
Jr.: Why not?! She’s right there in front of us!
Shion: Her personality layer is off-line. Plus, her neural network’s completely
fragmented. She can’t understand anything we say. She may not be able to even
hear us right now.
Jr.: No. Dammit!
Shion: The MOMO you’re seeing here is nothing more than a product of her own
subconscious. Even if she were able to take some sort of action, it would only
be a simple reflex. MOMO…Even in her current state, she’s still trying so hard
to help us.
Ziggy: What are you doing? We don’t have much time. So you want to worry MOMO
even more?
Jr.: Right. MOMO…just hang on a little bit longer.
Later…
Jr.: Come on, MOMO, let’s go. I swear I’ll always keep you safe.
MOMO joins Shion’s group. Shion’s group proceeds to the upstairs bedroom. Upon
entering, Shion’s group saw a girl sleeping in a flashback.
Shion: Is that…MOMO?
Ziggy: No…
Jr.: It’s Sakura.
A voice nearby can be heard.
Albedo: Rubedo…it’s all dark.
Nigredo: It’s kinda cramped in here.
Rubedo: I know! Just shut up for a second, will ya?
Albedo: I’m scared. Turn the light on!
Rubedo: Cut it out! Quit movin’ around so much… Ow!
Nigredo: Quit pushing, stupid!
While the camera was viewing the closet in Sakura’s bedroom, the closet door
opened and Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo who were bunched up on each other fell
out of the closet.
Rubedo: What is this place?
Albedo: We must’ve messed up the connection coordinates.
Rubedo: Albedo, you stepped on my foot in there!
Albedo: Huh? I did not!
Shion does a loud sigh.
Jr.: Uh-huh. That’s us fourteen years ago.
Rubedo and Albedo starts arguing. Then, Nigredo looks at Sakura in the bed.
Nigredo: That girl is our contact target. The coordinates were correct.
Sakura woke up.
Albedo: That girl…she’s looking at us?
Sakura without a word looks at Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo.
Rubedo: I…I’m sorry!
Sakura: Ah, you guys…
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo tries to get out through the closet.
Rubedo: Next time, we’ll come in through the door.
Sakura: Wait!
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo: Huh?!
Sakura: You guys… You can hear what I’m saying?
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo nods and then after a while of pause…
Sakura: I’m…I’m so happy you came.
Sakura has a tear coming out of her right eye. Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo
approaches Sakura. The flashback ended. Jr.’s group follows the phantom trio of
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo to glowing light. Shion’s group steps on the glowing
light and are teleported to another location. Then, another flashback appeared
on the camera. In the Yuriev Institute, Juli Mizrahi and Dmitri Yuriev can be
seen talking to each other.
Juli: Dmitri. Are you sure those boys are going to be able to help with
Sakura’s treatment?
Yuriev: I don’t believe the condition your daughter suffers from is a mere
natural disorder. Therefore, contact with the anti-U-DO waveforms within the
U.R.T.V.s will be beneficial for her.
Juli: Hypersensitivity to the synchronicity of the U.M.N. We never had diseases
like that when the universe was still small.
A buzzer can be heard.
Employee: U.M.N. dive operation. Phase six complete. U.R.T.V. team commencing
dive-out, starting from number 660. Now opening dive-pods.
The dive-pods with Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo opens and Rubedo wakes up.
Rubedo: That girl… That girl gave me a message. She said, “Please tell my
mother… Please tell my mother that I love her.” What else… She said, “I got a
seashell treasure box for my birthday last year. If you tell my mother that
she’ll understand.”
Juli Mizrahi approaches Rubedo.
Yuriev: So, the wavelengths matched up…
Juli: You were able to talk to Sakura?
Rubedo nods.
Juli: So, what’s your name?
Rubedo: Rubedo. Uh…I mean… U.R.T.V. unit number 666.
Juli Mizrahi kneels towards Rubedo and holds Rubedo’s right hand with both of
her hands.
Juli: Rubedo. Please keep telling me the things she says, all right?
There was a brief pause.
Rubedo: Yes, ma’am!
From a distance and through the glass window, Shion looks at Rubedo and Juli
Mizrahi.
Shion: Mom…
The flashback ended. Jr.’s group appeared in the Yuriev Institute.
Shion: What is this place?
Jr.: The Yuriev Institute. It’s the U.R.T.V. development facility. The place
where I was made.
Shion: It feels strange, like time has stopped. The people here can’t see us?
Jr.: Yeah, looks like it. This place is frozen in time at a point when Sakura
was alive. But why here? How do we save MOMO?
Ziggy: Hmm. It would seem that those three phantoms are the key. They look like
they’re leading us somewhere.
Shion: Right, we don’t have time to wander around. Let’s go look for them.
Shion’s group follows the phantom trios until a third flashback appearing on
the camera. In the flashback, Jr. and Shion appears from a distance of the
house and Rubedo appeared at the scene seeing Sakura playing a piano while Juli
Mizrahi is her piano instructor.
Rubedo: Sakura…
Sakura continues to play her piano.
Rubedo: She really can’t talk in this world.
Juli: That’s right. The neural pathways that recognize the outside world and
allow her to express herself have been completely severed. Her electric
potential pulse control was determined to be instable, but neither medicine nor
nanomachine-based Glilial supplements had any effect.
Rubedo: It’s weird that restoring her membrane electrical potential didn’t do
anything.
Juli: Yes… But now your waveform, the particular wavelength you possess, is
making up for her deficiency.
The camera zooms into Rubedo’s left eye and he blinks once. The flash on the
camera switches to Sakura’s house. Sakura and Rubedo can he heard speaking to
each other while sitting on a bench.
Sakura: I hear my dad is researching treatment for me, too. He’s making a
Realian that’s a lot like a human, and he’s gonna make it so my senses are
always linked up with it. That way, I won’t have to make my mom sad anymore.
Rubedo: Sakura, you sure have nice parents.
Sakura: What about you? Your dad is Dr. Yuriev, right? Don’t you have a mom?
Rubedo: Yeah, we have one. Genetically speaking, anyway. She had a healthy ovum
with a perfect set of chromosomes. That’s all we really know about her.
Sakura: How come you’re not looking for her? Don’t you wanna meet her?
Rubedo: (feeling upset) What’s the point? So I can say, “Hi! You’re the mother
of a bunch of genetically engineered bioweapons”?
Sakura tries to comfort Rubedo by placing her left hand on his right shoulder.
Sakura: Don’t say that. You’re not a weapon. You’re a wonderful boy.
Rubedo: (feeling upset) Oh yeah? The only time we can leave the Institute is
when there’s a war going on.
There was a brief pause.
Sakura: Hey, Rubedo. I have a favor to ask of you.
Rubedo puts his head up from his arm and looks at Sakura.
Sakura: My little sister is gonna be born soon. She’s kind of different from a
normal sister. I mean, my mom won’t be giving birth to her, but… My mother and
sister… I want you to look after them for me, okay?
Rubedo is about to look happy.
Rubedo: Okay! If she’s your sister, I’ll look after her like she was my own!
Sakura: You promise?
Rubedo: Of course! Leave it to me—
Just as Rubedo was about to finish his sentence, Sakura kissed him in the right
cheek without notice. Sakura gets up from the bench and opens the front door.
Sakura: Good night, Rubedo. See you tomorrow.
Sakura closed the door behind her and went in the house. Rubedo waved goodbye,
but he held his right cheek and felt like something wasn’t right from when
Sakura kissed him. The flashback ended. Jr.’s group continues to follow the
phantom trios. In the next area a fourth flashback appeared on the camera. In
the Yuriev Institute, Rubedo throws and catches the harmonica.
Nigredo: So, you practice along with her piano. If you’re that interested in
her, why don’t you just stay there in virtual space? I’m sure she’d like that,
too.
Rubedo: It’s not like that.
Albedo: Your concentration’s been slipping lately, Rubedo. It’s almost time for
our training in the U-DO simulator. You know that, right?
Rubedo: Hey, I know all about it. I’m the link master. I’ll fulfill the mission.
Albedo: I can trust you, right? As long as you’re here, I don’t have to be
afraid of U-DO, right?
Rubedo: Of course! Pull yourself together! We’re the variants. Your waveform’s
way beyond a standard U.R.T.V.
Albedo starts to cry. Rubedo approaches Albedo and Nigredo and the camera zooms
out from them. The flashback ended. Shion’s group follows the phantom trios. In
the next area, a fifth flashback appeared on the camera. In the Yuriev
Institute, Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo face a female U.R.T.V.
Female U.R.T.V.: Please to meet you, number 666 Rubedo. I am U.R.T.V. number
668. You may call me Citrine.
The female U.R.T.V. will be called Citrine from this point on.
Rubedo: 668? …I’ve never seen a female type before!
Citrine: Don’t be so surprised. The original fertilized eggs had both X and Y
stock. I am an X-type, designed to preserve the egg’s mtDNA. We’d be in trouble
if the project has a dead end with nothing but just you simple Y-types.
Albedo: I’d heard there was a girls’ ward somewhere.
Nigredo: I thought the missing number was dead.
Citrine: It’s certainly true that a lot of units were disposed of. Unlike you
male types, we have only nine female types remaining. It’s a shame because
theoretically, we are superior.
Rubedo: Disposed of? Who do you think you are?
Citrine: And just who do you think you are, Rubedo? We aren’t normal children,
you know. Even if we lost control of our waveform and died, we wouldn’t have
the luxury of complaining about it.
The flashback ended. Shion’s group continues to follow the phantom trios. In
the next area, the sixth flashback appeared on the camera. In the dive-capsule
room of Yuriev Institute, Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo are inside the
dive-capsules, facing a series of the other U.R.T.V.s
Albedo: I can’t stand them.
Nigredo: Shhh.
Albedo: Just look at them. They don’t even have wills of their own. All of them
together just form one collective consciousness. Why is everyone up to 665 like
that?
Rubedo: The standard types have weak anti-waveforms. It’s not their fault they
were born that way.
The camera views a series of U.R.T.V.s
Albedo: Eww, yuck.
A signal ring can be heard.
Yuriev: This is not a drill. You will initiate a U.M.N. dive into the
subconscious domain of the sleeping patient and repair her sensory impairment.
This mission will also serve as valuable anti-U-DO training for you.
Juli: Your descent target is a white beach. This beach is a subjective image
created by the patient that exists below her consciousness. Within it lies
whatever is obstructing her neural connection. We want you to identify and
eliminate it.
There was a brief pause.
Rubedo: The beach?!
Albedo: I’ve never been to the beach!
Nigredo: We’ll definitely have to go sometime!
Rubedo and Albedo extends their left arm with their left fist up and lowers the
arm down a little as expression of “all right!” Later, Rubedo has a spooked
look after the U.R.T.V.s look at them oddly.
U.R.T.V. 1: Why? Why are you the leader, number 666?
U.R.T.V. 2: You’re a variant… You’re a monster!
Rubedo looks at the palm of his right hand and sees the number “666” on it.
Albedo: Shut up, you losers! Don’t make fun of Rubedo! Your power doesn’t even
come close to his!
There was a brief pause.
Nigredo: That’s enough, Albedo. They’re not our enemies. It’s all right,
Rubedo. We both believe in you.
The dive-capsules begin activation. Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo dives into
Subconscious Domain. In the summer time of Subconscious Domain, Rubedo, Albedo
and Nigredo appeared at the scene.
Rubedo: The target is the beach. We should reach it if we proceed north through
the forest. Let’s go!
Jr.’s group appeared in Subconscious Domain. Jr.’s group moves on. After
getting through lots of areas in Subconscious Domain, a flash appeared near the
camera. The camera shows a reddish purple orb called U-DO in the sky and the
U.R.T.V.s facing it.
Rubedo: So this is…the fear that Sakura holds.
An U-DO’s wave sudden came out from somewhere.
Nigredo: Look out! Behind you!
Nigredo took the hit from the blast wave while protecting Rubedo. Then more
U-DO’s waves appeared and this time, they’re approaching Albedo.
Albedo: What is this thing? Cut it out!
Rubedo: Are they ready? Let’s spread out a psych-link and take care of this.
Nigredo: Rubedo, look!
The blast waves are circling around the orb.
U.R.T.V.: The waves--
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo have a spooked look on their faces.
U.R.T.V.: The waves are coming!
Rubedo: Hey! What are you talking about?
The blast waves suddenly struck the other three U.R.T.V.s
U.R.T.V.: No!
An U-DO’s wave struck the fourth U.R.T.V. and they are infected and transformed
into a monster.
Albedo: They’ve been infected. But we’re not even inside the U-DO simulator!
The Infected U.R.T.V.s are about to attack. Rubedo screams out loud in fear and
then, Rubedo’s face is changed to Jr.’s. Shion’s group fights the Infected
U.R.T.V.s. After Shion’s group defeats the Infected U.R.T.V.s, they move on. In
the next area, Shion’s group encounters an Infected U.R.T.V., but somehow it
had another body coming out of the torso. The new body came out of the Infected
U.R.T.V. and it transforms into Level 4. Shion’s group fights Level 4. After
Shion’s group defeats Level 4, the camera shows Albedo continuously kicking the
helpless U.R.T.V. Rubedo and Nigredo turns around and saw Albedo grabbing the
sleeve of the U.R.T.V. and slamming his back to the ground multiple times.
Albedo: (acting insane) I told you to leave Rubedo alone! Variants aren’t
monsters! You guys are just weak!
Albedo then punches the U.R.T.V. multiple times with insanity. While Albedo has
gone insane by attacking the U.R.T.V., Rubedo and Nigredo rushes back to him
and Rubedo tries to stop Albedo.
Rubedo: Stop it!
Albedo stops attacking and turns around.
Rubedo: You’ll kill him!
Rubedo is mad at Albedo.
Albedo: Rubedo…
Rubedo and Nigredo walked away.
Albedo: Don’t look at me like that! (echoing shout) Rubedo!
Later, Shion’s group reappeared at Yuriev Institute. Shion’s group follows the
phantom trios. After catching up with them, another flashback can be seen. In
the park area of Yuriev Institute…
Albedo: What?
Rubedo: (angry) What were you thinking? Number 623’s badly injured!
Albedo: Is that what this is about? All he’s got to do is just regenerate.
What’s the problem?
There was a brief pause.
Rubedo: Regenerate?
Albedo slightly raises his right arm and a glowing blue orb field appeared on
his right hand.
Albedo: Regenerate… Like this…
Albedo puts the glowing blue orb field towards his head and then, blood
splattered over the stone writings and the floor and Albedo’s head is gone.
However, his body is still standing and alive. Rubedo and Nigredo were so
horrified by Albedo’s action. Then, Albedo’s head regenerated and reappeared.
Albedo: See?
Albedo puts his left hand to the back of his head. Rubedo looked so tensed up
that he clenched his right fist and is about to attack Albedo.
Rubedo: (furious) You idiot!
Rubedo punches Albedo in face, knocking him down to the floor. Nigredo tries to
restrain Rubedo.
Rubedo: (furious) Don’t you ever pull anything like that again! If you die, you
can’t come back to life!
As Rubedo looks furious, Albedo feels hurt.
Albedo: You mean… Are you saying you can’t regenerate?
Rubedo: (furious) Of course not! That’s a special ability only you possess.
Albedo: Only me?
Albedo starts crying.
Albedo: (crying) You’re both gonna die and leave me behind?
Albedo gets up.
Albedo: (outburst) No!
In an upset outburst, Albedo holds Rubedo’s body, leaning his head in Rubedo’s
front body.
Albedo: (crying) I don’t wanna be alone! If you die, I wanna die, too.
Albedo continues to cry.
Rubedo: Stop it. Don’t say things like that. Now you’re making me sad, too.
With Albedo crying, Nigredo looks with sorrow.
Albedo: (crying) Rubedo, don’t leave me behind.
The flashback ended. Then, Shion’s group continues to follow the phantom trios.
In the next area, another flashback appeared. In the flashback, Albedo is
digging the area near the trees and making graves for Rubedo and Nigredo.
Shion’s group approaches slowly from distance and saw what Albedo’s doing.
Shion: What is he doing?
Jr.: I don’t know, but… …ever since that day…ever since Albedo learned he
couldn’t die, he somehow started to change.
Shion: Really?
Jr.: We didn’t understand. There was no way we could have understood… We
couldn’t know what it felt like to have a body that wouldn’t die.
While there was a brief pause, the camera continues to view Albedo digging.
Ziggy: Death is rest for the soul. Who was it who said that? If the body did
not die, and the fears borne in the mind just continued to pile up, the world
would be nothing more than an eternal prison.
KOS-MOS looks at Ziggy and nods slightly.
Jr.: Old man…
Jr. turns around, facing away from Ziggy.
Jr.: In the beginning, Albedo and I were one.
Shion: Because you’re both from the same fertilized egg?
Jr.: No. He was literally attached to my back from conception until the 28th
week.
Jr. points to his upper back with his left hand.
Jr.: His heart was attached right around here.
Shion: What?
KOS-MOS: Occasionally, due to incomplete cell division, twins are born sharing
some portion of their internal organs.
Jr.: That’s right. Our special abilities, the power to halt or stimulate cell
growth, are both based on the same basic principle. But after we were split
apart, our powers headed off in different directions. And that’s why I
shouldn’t have just abandoned him.
Shion: Jr. Couldn’t you try just one more time to approach him?
Jr.: Well, you know…we’re both pretty stubborn.
The flashback ended. Shion’s group continues to follow the phantom trios to the
next area. In there, another flashback appeared. In the Yuriev Institute
dive-capsule area, Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo are inside the dive-capsule ready
to dive into the Subconscious Domain.
Female U.R.T.V. Employee: Commencing with neural monitoring of unit number 666.
Membrane electrical potential, stable. Spontaneous brain wave frequency of
number 667 shifting from 20 to 28Hz.
Yuriev: Calm down, children. Don’t get flustered.
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo close their eyes.
Female Employee: Stabilized, 8Hz.
Yuriev: That’s better. Just like that.
Helmer: So these are the U.R.T.V.s…
Juli: Dmitri, will they be all right? I don’t want to hurt these children, even
for Sakura’s sake.
Helmer: I’d heard they were young, but I didn’t expect them to be this young…
Yuriev: You’re pretty sentimental for a soldier, Helmer.
Helmer: Hm. I believe a soldier’s duty is to protect human life.
Juli: This time, Sakura will be with you, too.
Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo dives into Subconscious Domain. In the winter time
of Subconscious Domain, Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo appeared at the scene.
Rubedo: Just like last time, the target point for this mission is the beach.
Albedo, Nigredo, let’s go!
Shion’s group appeared in Subconscious Domain and moves on. After going through
a series of areas, Rubedo, Albedo and Nigredo are near the path to the beach.
Rubedo: Sakura! There’s nothing here today. If we run, we’ll be at the beach in
no time.
Sakura shakes her head, “no”.
Rubedo: Why not? Let’s go! First, we’ll cure your illness, then we’ll go to a
real beach.
There was a brief pause and suddenly, there was an evil shadow near Rubedo.
Sakura panicked.
Sakura: Rubedo, look!
Sakura points to the evil shadow. Rubedo turns around and was horrified from
seeing the evil shadow. Then, Albedo laughs sinfully.
Albedo: What do you know, Rubedo? You’re just like me, aren’t you?
Albedo is glowing and continues to laugh.
Albedo: Rubedo’s a monster, too! (laughs) It all makes perfect sense. Once, the
two of us were one. So, if I’m a monster, that means you’re a monster, too! Oh,
this is wonderful! I’m so happy!
Shion’s group watches as Albedo continues to glow and laugh.
Rubedo: No! Wait! This isn’t my shadow!
Sakura: Rubedo, calm down. Please don’t get angry.
Rubedo: I…I’m not a monster!
As Shion’s group watches in fear, Albedo’s laughing voice changes to the Albedo
in the present.
Albedo: (sounds like the Albedo now) Can you still feel the beating in your
chest, Rubedo? Can you still feel my heart, buried in the right side?
Rubedo looks really tensed up as the camera gets closer to his face. Then,
Sakura’s body shows MOMO’s image.
MOMO: Rubedo, it’s a trap!
Rubedo enabled burst flames out of his body.
Sakura: Rubedo! No!
The brightness coming from the burst flames brightens the area where Sakura,
Nigredo and Albedo were standing. Rubedo screams really loud and out of
control. The camera switches to Jr. in the analysis room screaming really loud
uncontrollably. Then in Subconscious Domain…
Jr.: Albedo!
In the analysis room…
Allen: Chief! The Encephalon field structure has started to rapidly collapse!
It’s not a problem with the system. It was probably another trap inside MOMO.
In the Subconscious Domain, Jr. is still out of control.
Shion: We should have known. Albedo anticipated the likelihood of an Encephalon
dive.
Jr. approaches towards Rubedo, Albedo, Nigredo and Sakura’s location.
Ziggy: Did you say Albedo? If he was an acquaintance of Sakura Mizrahi as well,
then it may have been part of his plan to bring Jr. here.
Jr. approaches Rubedo, Albedo, Nigredo and Sakura and they all disappeared. In
the analysis room…
Allen: A bypass-intrusion into the Encephalon?
As Jr. approaches forward, uncontrollably, the present Albedo appeared at the
scene and grabbed Jr. by the neck and places him in a headlock. Albedo takes a
sniff at Jr.’s head.
Albedo: Such a sweet smell, Rubedo—
Jr. is still being held in a headlock by Albedo.
Albedo: The smell of rage evaporating off your body. Sure you don’t suffer from
excessive norepinephrine?
Albedo moves Jr. by turning towards Jr.’s group.
Ziggy: Jr.!
Shion: Jr., calm down. Don’t you want to make peace with your brother?
Albedo: Peace? I’ll have you know, Rubedo and I are the best of pals.
Albedo places his left hand through Jr.’s stomach. Jr. aches in pain.
Jr.: Albedo!
As Albedo has his hand through Jr.’s stomach, Jr. starts to emit red waves from
his body.
Albedo: Yes, yes, yes, yes! That’s it! Come on! Unleash what you’ve been
holding in all these years!
Jr.: (in tremendous pain) I’m gonna take you down! You’re gonna regret this!
Albedo: Sounds like fun. Give it a try.
Jr. releases a burst red light from his body, striking Albedo and throwing him
to the ground. Jr. coughs as he is recovering from Albedo’s headlock. Albedo
gets up. Jr.’s group fights Albedo. After Jr.’s group defeats Albedo, Albedo
and Jr. emits dome of burst energy at each other, screaming so loud in
controlling their powers.
Shion: No, Jr.! If you fight Albedo, you’ll just be hurting yourself.
Ziggy: Wait, Shion. Jr. is losing control.
MOMO watches what was going on with Jr. and Albedo. Albedo laughs.
Albedo: (acting evil) You’ve got to hand it to him. He’s trying to control his
emotions. But his body hungers for combat. We are weapons, after all!
Jr. continues to scream out of control as he continues to emit the dome of
burst energy. Then, the camera switches to MOMO who woke up and then closes her
eyes.
MOMO: Stop…
In Subconscious Domain, MOMO is about to respond.
MOMO: (with an echo) Stop!
Jr. and Albedo stops emitting the dome of burst energy. Then suddenly, an
orange blazing light surrounded MOMO.
Albedo: You fell for it, ma péche!
Suddenly from the sky, a judgment like beam fired downwards and struck MOMO.
Albedo: You’re so easy to manipulate, my mechanical angel. Mizrahi and his
crazy whims… Anyone can see what it would’ve been smarter not to give you human
emotions.
The camera switches back to the analysis room. MOMO woke up and the Encephalon
dive was shut off. Jr. takes off his red diving glasses. Then, Juli Mizrahi
appeared and rushed to the scene.
Shion: MOMO, you’re awake! (to Juli Mizrahi) What about the Y-Data?
Juli: It’s gone. The thing we feared the most these last fourteen years… The
key…
Shion looked puzzled.
Juli: The wheels have been set in motion. They can’t be stopped.
Jr. approaches MOMO. The camera switches to the A.M.W.S. piloted by Albedo.
Then, Albedo’s A.M.W.S. starts an eerie glow.
Albedo: This is it. The Key to the Abyss.
Albedo felt excited.
Albedo: The gospel that will awaken Miltia. Rubedo. Are you looking at it?
Come…let us share our new world!
Ancient symbols raises up everywhere during the eerie glow of the A.M.W.S. The
A.M.W.S. suddenly disappeared. The camera switches back to the U.M.N. Control
Center. While Jr. was walking, he felt the pain from his right chest and grasps
the right chest with his right hand.
Shion: Jr. what’s wrong?
Jr.: (in tremendous pain) My chest… My right side… This pain… It’s Albedo’s.
His heartbeat is fading. It can’t be… Albedo…
END OF DISC 1
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05: DISC 2 Game Script
Later, Shion is narrating as multiple scenes occurs.
Shion: (narrating) When Albedo released the seal, the lost path to Old Miltia
was reopened once again. In response to this incident, the Federation
government and the Immigrant Fleet both began their invasion into Miltian
space. Their objective was to gain control over the original Zohar, which was
still sleeping on Miltia. However, the Immigrant Fleet has anticipated this
incident and successfully broke through the Federation’s blockade. The
Immigrant Fleet begin their descent into Old Miltia. In its confusion, the
Federation government’s response was slow and disorganized. Though they
deployed ships to try and secure the region, the Federation’s unable to stop
the Immigrant Fleet’s advance.
The camera views the cathedral like area where the communication hologram of
Margulis appearing near the Patriarch.
Patriarch: I see that Miltia and the Subcommittee have begun to take action.
And there’s news that Vector is taking part, as well. Can you handle them?
Margulis: Leave it to me. I have already dispatched the Inquisitors. The
disheveled Federation will be no match for us.
There was a brief pause.
Patriarch: Margulis.
Margulis: Yes, Holiness.
Patriarch: I have faith in you. Not as an Inquisitor, but as a comrade who
shares the same goals. I want you to show me the strength of your devotion. Do
you understand?
Margulis: Yes.
The camera views more scenes as Shion narrates.
Shion: (narrating) Meanwhile, after receiving orders to appear before Vector,
Shion and Allen returned to the Dämmerung stationed in Miltian space. In
response to the Immigrant Fleet offensive, Representative Helmer dispatched
Miltia’s standing forces to support the Federation. Helmer also planned out a
covert operation to acquire the original Zohar on Miltia. This mission was
secretly supported by Vector and the Contact Subcommittee and would be carried
out by the Kukai Foundation. Upon receiving Helmer’s request, Jr. and the
others made preparations to descend into Old Miltia in the newly restored Elsa.
In addition, to ensure the absolute success of this mission, several new
members also joined their ranks.
Meanwhile in the U.M.N. Control Center…
Juli: Judging by the situation, it seems the journey to Old Miltia needs to
happen as soon as possible.
MOMO: Yes.
Juli: According to Representative Helmer, if they use your 100-Series prototype
special navigational skills, they could potentially travel to Old Miltia
undetected.
MOMO: Yes.
Juli: It’ll be very dangerous. But I can’t put the entire star cluster at risk
because of my personal feelings.
MOMO: Mommy…
MOMO approaches Juli Mizrahi a little.
Juli: It feels strange to me now. For some reason, I don’t want to let you go.
MOMO: Mommy!
Juli: It’s just like he…like Ziggurat said… You and Sakura are two completely
different people. The Sakura that Rubedo described to me was a carefree tomboy.
But you… You’re a thoughtful, dependable young woman. That’s why I want to get
to know you better. It’s going to be a difficult mission. But make sure you
come back. I’ll be waiting.
MOMO: Yes!
The camera switches to outer space where the Vector Industries ship Dämmerung
is flying by. Then, in Shion’s room, Shion glances at the window with roadways.
Shion then gets a monitor communication from Miyuki.
Miyuki: …and everyone is super excited about it! Hey Shion, are you even
listening to me?
Shion: I’m listening! Miyuki, do you even know what’s going on? We’re on
high-security alert because of that phase distortion.
Miyuki: I know! It’s because the path to Old Miltia was suddenly opened, right?
The observation teams are going nuts!
Shion: Well then, now’s not the best time to be chatting like this, is it?
Miyuki: That’s not very nice! What about you? The director still hasn’t
received the KOS-MOS real-world operation data report.
Suddenly, Shion’s room turns dark and a familiar girl from before appeared
behind Shion, it’s Nephilim. Shion quickly glances at her and she quickly
disappeared.
Shion: N…Nephilim?
Miyuki: Shion? Shion!
Shion’s room turns bright again.
Shion: What? Oh… Sorry. You were saying?
Miyuki: I said you should hurry up and send the data to the director. Is
something wrong with you? Are you feelin’ okay?
Shion: No, I mean, it’s nothing… I’m just tired. I’m going to get some rest.
Talk to you later, okay?
Miyuki: Wait, Shion!
Shion shuts off the communication monitor. Then after a brief pause…
Shion: Was that an illusion? Why…why was she… Why did she have such a sad face?
I don’t understand. What’s going on?
Later…
Shion: I’m feeling restless. Allen had some sedatives on him…I should find him
so I can get a little sleep.
Shion proceeds to the communications room with people like Allen and Miyuki.
Shion talks to Allen.
Allen: Chief? What’s wrong? What? A sedative? Yes, I have some, but…are you
okay? You don’t look well. Maybe you should go to your room and get some rest.
Shion: Yes, you’re right. I’m sorry. I think I’ll go do that.
Shion goes back to her room. Inside…
Shion: Allen’s sedative is starting to work. I think I’ll lie down for a little
while.
Shion decided to get some rest. During the rest, Shion is having a dream in a
mysterious Zohar area.
Shion: This is…
The camera views the frigid prison cage with two disfigured females.
Shion: It’s…the Zohar?
Then, a white haired woman name Febronia appeared at the scene.
Shion: Febronia? Feb…is that you?
Febronia: Shion…
Shion: Feb, what in the world’s going on? What is this place? Why are you here?
There was a brief pause.
Febronia: This is the cage in which my sisters are held captive. A frigid
prison constructed for the Zohar.
Shion: A prison? But, where are they? I don’t see them.
Febronia: Shion. Set them free from this cage. Please, I want you to lift the
curse that mankind has placed upon them.
Shion: But, I don’t know where I am. Where is this place? How do I save them? I
don’t understand any of this!
Febronia: Soon… You will visit this place. Please, Shion…save Cecily and Cathe.
Shion: Wait, Feb!
Febronia disappeared from the scene. Shion then woke up.
Shion: A dream?
Shion gets up and sits near the end of the right side of the bed.
Shion: Oh…right… I have to send the data.
A little later…
Shion: Oh no, look at the time! The director must b