Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra
Game Script
Asch the Hated
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Table of Contents
01: Rules of Script Usage
02: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
03: Character’s Accent Info
04: PROLOGUE Game Script – Beginning of DISC 1
05: CHAPTER 1 Game Script
06: CHAPTER 2 Game Script
07: CHAPTER 3 Game Script
08: CHAPTER 4 Game Script
09: CHAPTER 5 Game Script
10: CHAPTER 6 Game Script
11: CHAPTER 7 Game Script
12: CHAPTER 8 Game Script – Beginning of DISC 2
13: CHAPTER 9 Game Script
14: CHAPTER 10 Game Script
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
02: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
English Voice Over Production
Recording Studios: Cup of Tea Productions, Inc.
NSI Sound & Video, Inc.
Recording Engineer: Danni Hunt
Recording Assistant: Lainie Bushey
Casting: Cup of Tea Productions, Inc.
Voice Over Director: Wendee Lee
Directors Assistant: Julie Smith
Project Managers: Danni Hunt
Lainie Bushey
Sound Editors: Danni Hunt
Tony Agapiou
Cast (finalized according to the staff credits)
Shion Uzuki: Lia Sargent
KOS-MOS: Bridgett Hoffman
chaos: Josh Seth
MOMO: Cristina Pucelli
Ziggurat 8 (Ziggy): Richard Epcar
Jr.: Brianne Siddall
Jin Uzuki: Michael Gough
Allen Ridgeley: Dave Wittenberg
Miyuki Itsumi: Heather Hogan
Canaan: Steve Blum
Wilhelm: Jason Spisak
Kevin Winnicot: Yuri Lowenthal
Luis Virgil: Lex Lang
Voyager: DC Douglas
Albedo Piazzolla: Crispin Freeman
T-elos: Bridgett Hoffman
Joachim Mizrahi: Ed Cunningham
Juli Mizrahi: Kim Mai Guest
Febronia: Kari Wahlgren
Suou Uzuki: DC Douglas
Margulis: Michael McConnohie
Pellegri: Kari Wahlgren
Richard: Jason Spisak
Hermann: Kirk Thornton
Matthews: Kirk Thornton
Tony: Henry Dittman
Hammer: Jason Spisak
Professor: Steve Blum
Assistant Scott: Brian Chase
Dmitri Yuriev: Keith Szarabjaka
Gaignun Kukai: Crispin Freeman
Citrine: Erin Fitzgerald
Nigredo: Wendee Lee
Sellers: Steve Blum
Nephilim: Kim Mai Guest
Abel: Erin Fitzgerald
U-DO: Doug Erholtz
Doctus: Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Yukihira Togashi: Ed Cunningham
Mary Godwin: Ali Hillis
Shelley Godwin: Ali Hillis
Helmer: Keith Szarabajka
Aizen Magus: Michael Gough
Mai Magus: Erin Fitzgerald
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
03: Character’s Accent Info
Mary Godwin: US Country Folks Style accent
Sellers: Slight English accent
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
04: PROLOGUE Game Script – Beginning of DISC 1
[We begin this game where the camera shows T.C. 4747 Planet Michtam where the
city is in complete ruins as the building shows the lights from the top and the
hordes of Gnosis attacking the area. The camera shows a mother and her son
Kevin (who was a little kid at the time) trying to get away from the scene.
Then, the camera shows the mother and Kevin in the wrecked ship with an
emergency escape pod. As they embrace, the mother gave her necklace to Kevin.
Then, the cockpit of the escape pod closes on Kevin as he pounds desperately
towards his mother. As the mother and the son places their hands on the window
in the same place, the mother suddenly mutates into a horrendous creature. With
Kevin crying out for her mother, the escape pod takes off and out of the Planet
Michtam as the camera zooms away from it. Later, the camera switches to the
cavern where the Red Testament stands.]
Blue Testament: Looks like things are going smoothly.
[Suddenly, the White and the Black Testaments appeared at the scene.]
Blue Testament: Tch. You’re as friendly as ever.
[The Blue Testament approaches the Red Testament.]
Blue Testament: Well, you sure are pulling out the big guns. Do we really need
this thing?
Red Testament: The space-time anomaly fifteen years ago took place in an
incomplete fashion. We must correct the errors.
Blue Testament: So, you knew all along, huh? You’re one scary guy. I bet you
can’t wait to see the look on her face when she finally knows everything.
Red Testament: …
Blue Testament: So, this is our princess?
[The Blue Testament sniffs inside the stone coffin.]
Blue Testament: She smells good. I’ve fallen in love already.
[The camera switches to the aerial part of the city where the E.S. Dinah is
getting chased by the macrophages as they try to fire their lasers at the E.S.
Dinah.]
Shion: Miyuki! You didn’t tell me that they had macrophages deployed! What the
hell have you been doing?
[The camera shows Miyuki in her pilot seat and the E.S. Dinah can be seen being
hit by the laser.]
Miyuki: Take it easy! I checked it out the best I could. It’s not my fault!
[The camera shows the E.S. Dinah passing through various areas while being
intercepted by the macrophages.]
Miyuki: Look, Shion! Three more interceptors just appeared out of nowhere!
Shion: Then concentrate on supporting me instead of making excuses!
[The camera shows the E.S. Dinah accelerates away from the scene. As the
macrophages tries to continue their interception, an incoming laser attack
destroys all of the macrophages. Suddenly, the camera shows another E.S. that
appeared at the scene.]
Voice of Female Pilot: (slightly laughing) You two make a fine pair.
Shion: Doctus!
Doctus: Three at seven o’clock. You got it?
Canaan: Yeah, I’m on it.
[The E.S. with Canaan and the female pilot who will be known as Doctus from
this point on, readies their weapons. The E.S. with Canaan and Doctus fires
lasers and disk shots at the macrophages, destroying a bunch of them. The two
E.S.s flies into the tunnel and more macrophages intercept them. The E.S. with
Canaan and Doctus chases the macrophage and destroys it with a tackle. Then,
the camera shows the two E.S.s landing at Vector S-Line Division. As Shion and
Miyuki disembark from the E.S.s…]
Miyuki: That was incredible, Canaan! The way you maneuvered that A.M.W.S. was
unbelievable!
Shion: We don’t have time for that kind of thing Miyuki. Has anything come up
on the scanner yet?
[Shion uses her connection gear to dismiss the E.S. Dinah from its appearance.
As Canaan disembarks…]
Canaan: I hope you understand what we’re after poses a considerable threat to
Vector. I’d appreciate you taking the situation more seriously.
[The camera switches to Doctus in her E.S.]
Doctus: Exactly. I don’t care if you get yourself killed. Just don’t take us
down with you.
Miyuki: All right, all right, fine! Why’s everyone picking on me?
[Later…]
Shion: (to Miyuki) Well? Is this it, Miyuki?
Miyuki: Confirming coordinates. Yep, perfect! No doubt about it. This is
Vector’s S-Line Division.
Shion: Then the top secret data we want is just ahead.
Doctus: I’ll handle backup. You three take care of the rest.
Miyuki: You’re not gonna help, Doctus?
Shion: Don’t depend on others to do everything for you!
Doctus: Usus magister est optimus.
[Doctus’ E.S. flies away from the scene.]
Canaan: Hurry. I want to be as far from here as possible when our pursuit
arrives.
[There was a brief pause.]
Miyuki: I know, I know.
[Later, as Shion’s group was about to move on…]
Miyuki: Oh, just a sec you two. I forgot to tell you, but in order to
successfully carry out this mission… I made a note of the information you
should know ahead of time. Please access the database. The database is located
here.
[After Shion’s group goes over the database…]
Miyuki: New information is automatically added to the database. You should
check it out frequently.
Shion: Not bad. You actually came prepared.
Miyuki: I know! Actually, I wanted to add a lot more data files to it. But I
didn’t think even you could process all of them, so I stopped. I’ll send the
rest to you after this mission is over. There’re quite a few, so I’ll send them
in chunks.
Canaan: …Let’s go.
Shion’s group moves on to the next area. As they move on…
Shion: Hmm…I can’t go any further. It’s probably faster to just destroy this
than to find another route. Anything that can be destroyed will be locked-on
automatically, so just press ? to destroy it.
[Shion’s group destroys the gates that blocked their way and they move on to
the next area. Upon arrival, the camera shows two spinning objects.]
Shion: There’re two breakable objects. When there are multiple breakable
objects, switch between the targets by pressing L1 or R1.
[Shion’s group destroys the spinning objects and moves on. Shion’s group then
approaches the spinning object with a control panel next to it.]
Shion: I guess I need to get each key plate into the correct socket in order to
disengage the security. I better think about the order I’ll destroy the
objects. I guess this console will allow me to reset it, even if I messed up.
[Shion’s group manages to solve the puzzle by aligning the green and red
objects from the spinning objects into its insertion slot. Afterwards…]
Shion: All right! Let’s keep going.
[Shion’s group then moves on to the next area. In the next area, Shion’s group
approaches a Segment Address.]
Shion: This is a Segment Address. I guess they exist even here. But I can’t
open this without the decoder associated with it. Oh, well.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the area with the security checkpoint. Upon arrival…]
Shion: So this is the last security checkpoint for Sector 1. According to
Miyuki, this security is disengaged by color input.
[Shion’s group managed to solve the puzzle by destroying the correspondent
colored tiles and then, the floor has been activated, granting access.]
Shion: All right! Let’s go to the next sector.
[Shion’s group takes the teleporter to the next area. Upon arrival…]
Shion: So this is Sector 2. They’ve got guard systems set up from here on.
[Shion’s group moves on. On their way, Shion’s group witnessed the guard system
robot blocking the way.]
Shion: There’s a guard system. Well, no time for being a coward. I better get
in contact and destroy it before it notices me!
[Shion’s group fights their way through the enemies. Afterwards, they move on
to the next area. Shion’s group eventually made it to Sector 3. In Sector 3…]
Shion: So this is Sector 3. Vector’s S-Line Division is comprised of five
sectors, so I guess we’re at the halfway point. Let’s hurry!
[As Shion’s group makes their way through, they encountered enemies hidden in a
destroyed item. After they fought them off…]
Shion: Sometimes enemies are transferred when objects are destroyed, so I
better be careful when I’m low on HP.
[Shion’s group eventually arrived in the teleporter leading to the next area.
Upon arrival, as Shion’s group goes past the gate, the gate suddenly shuts
tight.]
Shion: I’ll have to go through Sector 4 to get to the main server room. There’s
no turning back!
[Shion approaches the item and destroyed it to pick up Trap items, useful for
hostile situations against enemies. Shion’s group fights the enemies in the
sealed area. After Shion’s group defeats the enemies, the sealed gates
automatically opened. Shion’s group takes the teleporter to the next area. In
the sky high area…]
Shion: We made it. Now’s the hard part.
[Shion’s group examines the main terminal.]
Information: Second Miltia Main Server Room ahead. Access to the main server is
currently restricted. All security must be disengaged in order to login.
[Shion’s group deactivates the primary terminal.]
Information: Disengaging primary security.
[Shion’s group then deactivates the first secondary terminal.]
Information: Disengaging secondary security.
[Shion’s group then deactivates the second secondary terminal.]
Information: Disengaging secondary security.
[Shion’s group returns and activates the main terminal.]
Information: Logging in to the main server.
[Suddenly, the area from the distance with the mechanical parts forms. Shion’s
group is transported to Sector 5, Main Server Room. Inside…]
Shion: We made it to Sector 5, Main Server Room. I wonder how much information
is processed here. But this is only the local server for Miltia space. What
exactly is the U.M.N. that’s laid out throughout the star cluster? Oh, the
current mission objective is to acquire the top secret data. Let’s access it
through that terminal.
[Shion’s group accesses the terminal. Suddenly, the encased capsules rise from
the floor. Later…]
Shion: (to Miyuki) Miyuki, keep watch.
[Miyuki runs towards the area where Canaan is using the terminal and takes out
her portable computer and uses it.]
Shion: (to Canaan) Canaan, please start the data backup.
Canaan: I’m already on it. Don’t screw up, now that we’ve made it this far.
Miyuki: I know, I know! But will this really expose Vector’s crimes?
Shion: Miyuki, do you understand what this U.M.N. really is?
Miyuki: Uh, it’s a wide-area network system or something, right?
Canaan: A wide-area information network system with non-local connections. Its
characteristics enable warp travel and light speed communication.
Shion: An exemplary answer. But do you think that’s really all there is to it?
Canaan: What do you mean?
Shion: A wide-area network that connects our star cluster. But who built it,
and when? Who established the gate jump columns? For that matter, what division
of Vector even handles the base theory development?
Miyuki: (puzzled) It’s, um…
Shion: Exactly. No one knows, because no one established it or built it. It was
already there. We just use it as if we invented it.
[Canaan stops using the console for a brief moment and faces Shion.]
Canaan: (slightly frustrated towards Shion) That’s nothing more than your own
conjecture. I’ll give you credit for your vivid imagination, but you have no
proof.
[Canaan faces the terminal and continues using it.]
Miyuki: He’s right. Don’t you think you’re jumping to conclusions?
Shion: I hope so. If I’m wrong, everyone can live in peace. But we need to make
sure. We need to know what they intend to accomplish with the U.M.N. What their
ultimate goal is.
[There was a brief pause.]
Miyuki: Huh? Shion, there’s something weird.
[There was another brief pause.]
Shion: “Something”? I’ve told you time and again to make precise reports.
Miyuki: Well, there’s a strange fluctuation in the particle flow. It started
about 300 seconds ago. Looks like a fractal pattern. I think someone or
something’s trying to interfere with us.
Shion: Is it a pursuit craft or the cyber surveillance system?
Canaan: No. There hasn’t been any physical contact from macrophages—And there’s
no sign that our jamming of the surveillance network has been broken. It’s like
someone’s watching, no studying us.
Shion: Studying us? Who? Why?
Miyuki: There’s no way for me to tell.
Shion: How’s that data coming?
Canaan: Just a little more.
Shion: Hurry. It’s dangerous to stay here much longer.
[Suddenly, one of the encased capsules rises upwards after turning red. And
then…]
Miyuki: (gasped) Sh-Shion! I think it’s a little too late for that now.
[The camera shows the red lit encased capsule vanishing and then, Sigrdrifa
appeared at the scene. Shion’s group fights Sigrdrifa. After Shion’s group
defeats Sigrdrifa, the Gnosis suddenly appeared from above them.]
Miyuki: Ahhhhh! Shion!
[Shion grabbed Miyuki’s left arm and as Shion’s group attempts to escape,
Doctus’ E.S. appeared at the scene.]
Doctus: Shion, we’re getting out of here. (to Canaan) Realian, you’re with me!
[The camera shows Shion and Miyuki running and then, Shion pulls out her
portable computer and uses it.]
Shion: Transfer E.S.!
[The camera shows the E.S. Dinah appearing at the scene. Then, the camera shows
Canaan boarding Doctus’ E.S.]
Canaan: My name’s Canaan! You should remember that by now.
Doctus: Sorry, didn’t mean to hurt your feelings. I don’t waste brainpower on
trivial things.
[Doctus’ E.S. flies away from the scene. Then, inside the cockpit of the E.S.
Dinah…]
Shion: This is gonna be a little bumpy. Hold on tight!
Miyuki: Wait. What? Shion! Ahhh!
[Suddenly, Miyuki falls into her seat facing upside down as the harness closes
between her legs. As the E.S. escapes from the scene, Doctus’ E.S. destroys the
intercepting enemies and as the E.S. Dinah follows, she sees the images of a
young boy. The camera shows the gate closing as the E.S.s approaching it.]
Mysterious Voice: No. Don’t shoot.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the gate which stops closing and then reopens
again.]
Shion: Miyuki! Hurry up, disconnect now!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the tunnel being shut down to a black screen.
Later, the camera switches to Pedea Island where Shion jumps out of the cockpit
of the E.S. in her swimsuit.]
Shion: That one was a little too close for comfort.
[Suddenly, Shion’s connection gear rings and Shion activates the computer.]
Miyuki: Are you all right, Shion? (excited from Shion’s swimsuit) Whoa, you
look pretty sexy!
Shion: Miyuki…you’re starting to sound like a dirty old man.
[Later, Shion gets a transmission from Miyuki.]
Miyuki: Well, we completed our mission.
Shion: Although someone made it more complicated than it should’ve been.
Miyuki: Oh, come on, Shion. I promised it won’t happen again.
Shion: Anyway, how’s the data? Don’t tell me we lost it in the end.
Canaan: (transmission appearing) It’s fine. The backup completed with .002
nanoseconds to spare.
Shion: Good.
Doctus: (transmission appearing) Not bad, former Chief of Vector’s First
Division. You and your brother are both good.
Shion: The translation method was sloppy and a bit lagging, but thanks to you,
we made it.
Doctus: I’m going to start analyzing the backed up data. I’ll let you know if I
find anything—along with the other thing you asked.
Shion: Thanks.
Doctus: (to Canaan) Start the data transfer, Realian.
Canaan: (annoyed) It’s Canaan. You seen to have a defect in your memory.
Doctus: Errare humanum est.
[Doctus and Canaan’s transmission disengages from Shion’s connection gear.]
Miyuki: Um, uh, Shion, you aren’t mad, are you?
Shion: No. Everything turned out all right. I don’t make a habit of fussing
over details.
Miyuki: Oh, good!
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: No, it’s not good. I’m sending you text on basic structure later and I
want you to answer them.
Miyuki: (whining) Aww, again?
Shion: Your method is unable to adapt to the language because you skipped the
basics during assembly.
Miyuki: Yes, ma’am. Shion, is what we are doing really okay?
Shion: You’re asking me now? You’re the one who demanded we let you help.
Miyuki: (slightly worried) I mean, well, what we’re doing is a crime.
Shion: Yes, but that was before the Gnosis terrorism. We know that the Gnosis
phenomenon is symbiotically linked to the U.M.N. So the U.M.N. as it stands now
is dangerous. Just like Doctus said, Gnosis may not have been called by
Professor Mizrahi, and the U-TIC Organization, or even the Immigrant Fleet, but
rather Vector, the construction of the U.M.N. If that’s true, there may be on
ulterior motive in KOS-MOS’s development as well.
Miyuki: Is that why you’re having Scientia investigate the Miltian Conflict?
Because your father might have been involved?
Shion: I don’t know for certain…but I think someone has to do something. And I
don’t want KOS-MOS to suffer.
Miyuki: (a little concerned) Shion, you still can’t forget about her?
Shion: (sighs) …
Miyuki: You quit the company without any hesitation, so I thought you’d be over
it by now.
Shion: It takes a lot of courage to renounce everything you’ve worked for.
Miyuki: Anyway, if there’s any development over here, I’ll let you know.
Shion: Right. But be careful. You’re in more danger than the rest of us since
you are where you are.
Miyuki: Oh, Shion, stop trying to scare me.
[Shion ends the transmission with Miyuki and puts away her portable computer.
Shion: (to herself) Nephilim, you’re still—
[As Shion walks a little, the camera shows a purple sonic wave to the screen as
Shion holds her head with her right hand.]
Shion: That’s happening a lot lately. I wonder if I’m just worn out.
[Shion proceeds to the beach hut. Upon arrival, her portable computer shows an
incoming message.]
Shion: There is incoming mail on the residential PC. I wonder who it’s from.
[Shion checks the e-mail from the PC.]
Voice of Allen: (nervous) Ah, um, uh, I guess it’s been a while, Chief.
(speaking normally) Um, actually, this pretty difficult to tell you, but…at a
staff meeting a few days ago, they officially decided to cancel…First
Division’s KOS-MOS development project. Actually, it’s being transferred to the
military, so the project itself isn’t going away, but the military is going to
oversee the development of a new model, so the KOS-MOS unit development will
come to a close at the end of this month. Togashi and I have the misfortune of
being transferred to the military along with it. The decision was sudden, so
we’re all scrambling to organize the data we’ve accumulated. Though, all of us
are pretty down since you’ve left. So, now I’m on Fifth Jerusalem, where the
project is being transferred to. Would you like to come and visit us? Everyone
misses you. I’m sure even KOS-MOS—Well, she’s anti-social as usual, so I don’t
know what she thinks, but I bet she misses you, too. I’ll await your answer. I
hope to see you soon, Chief, our Flower of First Division.
[The e-mail transmission ends.]
Shion: Well, he’s certainly learned how to talk smoothly. I can’t believe it’s
been six months already. Shion reminisces the past as the camera switches to
the time she was with Vector. As Shion in her Vector uniform walks away…
Allen: Chief! Wait, calm down! Please, tell me why—
Shion: Weren’t you listening to what I just said?
Allen: I was listening. I heard what you said, but what do you mean you’re
quitting? Upper management has yet to make a decision.
Shion: I can’t just stay on as Chief like nothing happened after causing an
incident like that.
Allen: You mean the Gnosis terrorism, right? It was that Grimoire guy who
caused it. There’s no reason for you to take responsibility for it. You haven’t
been accused of anything yet. You don’t have to resign.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: KOS-MOS will be sealed and placed under observation and I’m responsible
for it. It may be irresponsible to leave in the middle of development, but I
can’t stay at Vector.
[Shion steps away a little.]
Allen: She’s only being sealed temporarily, and— (ran towards Shion) Wait,
Chief!
Shion: Allen, please take care of KOS-MOS and everyone.
Allen: (begging Shion) Please, give it a second thought!
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: I’m sorry.
[Shion left the scene.]
Allen: (to himself unhappily) Chief…
[The camera switches to the time when Shion and Kevin were working on a
project.]
Shion: A female form?
Kevin: Yes. Since ancient times women always healed people’s hearts and granted
them hope.
Shion: But there’ve been a lot of men who were healers, too.
Kevin: Historical records have always been compiled from a male point of view.
And besides, men are creatures capable of nothing but destruction and conquest.
It’s important to choose a female form when it’s going to be a creator or
protector.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: Heh, heh, heh.
Kevin: (puzzled) Did I say something strange?
Shion: No, it’s just funny to see you with a gentle expression while you
lecture with such intensity.
Kevin: (slight giggle) Really?
[Shion steps a little closer to Kevin.]
Shion: Why did you decide to make KOS-MOS, Kevin? Is it to protect humanity?
Kevin: Well…it’s true that Gnosis are a grave threat to mankind’s existence. So
wanting to protect people from that threat is part of it. But more than that,
there’s something much stronger inside me.
Shion: Stronger?
Kevin: Everything exists for a reason. If the Gnosis represents a truth we
haven’t known before, then I want to know what that is.
Shion: The truth about Gnosis.
[Kevin turns around and faces Shion.]
Kevin: I think that may actually be the shortcut to saving this universe.
Shion: I know you can do it, Kevin.
[Kevin steps closer towards the maintenance bed as Shion faces it.]
Shion: You’ll build KOS-MOS and you’ll find that meaning.
[The reminiscence ended. The camera switches back to Pedea Beach where Shion
stands and thinks.]
Shion: So, they’ve canceled the project. (unhappy) It’s my fault. Kevin would
be sad. Everything is unfinished. I’m sure even KOS-MOS won’t be satisfied.
(lightly shakes her head) No, I’m the one who’s not satisfied. I can’t go on
leaving things unfinished like this. I have to go see KOS-MOS.
[Later, the camera switches to the Wilhelm’s office where Wilhelm and the Red
Testament are in Wilhelm’s office.]
Red Testament: It appears part of the S-Line Division data leaked.
Wilhelm: It’s her handiwork. It seems she’s working very hard.
Red Testament: The leak includes information about that program.
Wilhelm: It doesn’t matter. They have little power. Actually, it’s all rather
endearing. They think their cage is the entire world, and they believe they can
change it. Let’s just watch them for a while.
[There was a brief pause.]
Wilhelm: But enough of that. How did things go at Rennes-le-Château? Is
everything ready?
Red Testament: Everything is proceeding as planned. The transport to Fifth
Jerusalem is complete. We’re ready for the Zohar Project demonstration. Do you
intend to leave that location as is?
Wilhelm: Yes. Ormus needs a sign that they can see with their own eyes. As long
as they have their proof, they will continue to sacrifice themselves to protect
their idol. For that is the source of their hope. There isn’t much time left
for her as well. Contact with KOS-MOS has taken its toll on her. You must
succeed this time.
Red Testament: I understand. I will tend to her myself.
[Wilhelm walks away from his desk and glances at the space stars through the
window.]
Wilhelm: She emits good wavelength, just as you said.
Red Testament: Thank you.
END OF PROLOGUE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
05: CHAPTER 1 Game Script
[The camera shows the computer room in Second Miltia where Juli Mizrahi is
sitting in, communicating with Helmer on the monitor.]
Juli: This is awful.
Helmer: Yes. This battle resulted in the destruction of the 87th Division
fleet. Now the Michtam system has, for all practical purposes, fallen under
Ormus control.
Juli: And so history repeats itself. It’s the exact same situation as one
hundred years ago.
Helmer: As long as people have self-preservation instincts, there will always
be conflicts. The consciousness that makes us who we are is an inseparable part
of life. Only death awaits people who abandon their human nature.
Juli: So everything is dictated by the laws of nature? That does sound like
you, Helmer. But even that is in danger of being destroyed by the Gnosis. If
things continue on like this—
Helmer: That’s what the Zohar Project is for. I hear that the Tactical Warship
Merkabah is already complete.
Juli: According to the remaining fragments of the Y-Data, the Merkabah, just
like the Proto Merkabah, is a device that existed since ancient times. And
Dmitri decided to turn it into a weapon. When Albedo obtained the Y-Data from
MOMO’s subconscious domain, Dmitri obtained it as well by some unknown method.
Helmer: That bastard Dmitri! Who would’ve thought he would use Joachim’s dark
relics? This must be hard on you.
Juli: I’m more worried about how MOMO would feel if she learned about this. I
can’t bear to see her sad.
Helmer: You’re a good mother.
Juli: (worried) Well, I’m trying.
[There was a brief pause.]
Helmer: I’m sorry, but I will need you to keep an eye on Dmitri a little while
longer.
Juli: Isn’t this sort of job your specialty?
Helmer: Perhaps in the past. Now, I’m the Miltian Representative. I can’t make
any moves out in the open. Just restraining the Salvator faction in Parliament
keeps my hands full.
Juli: You have my sympathy. Farewell.
[The transmission with Helmer ended. Then, Canaan arrived at the scene.]
Canaan: Are you busy?
Juli: Canaan. No, it’s fine.
[Canaan approaches Juli.]
Juli: Have you found any information about the object?
[Juli pulls up the information from the computer terminal.]
Canaan: This is what it looks like under the U.M.N. resonating telescope at
maximum magnification. According to the information we obtained unofficially
from Vector, this object is called Rennes-le-Château. There’s no way to prove
this, but apparently, it’s a landmass that belonged to Lost Jerusalem.
Juli: Even if, as you say, this is in fact a relic of Lost Jerusalem, why has
it appeared now?
Canaan: There is also a record of an unusual number of Gnosis appearing in that
region of space. Ormus appears interested in it as well. There’s likely to be
some connection. The only way to obtain more data on it is to make direct
contact with the target. What do you propose about assembling an expedition
team?
Juli: I’ve already commissioned the Kukai Foundation. This isn’t public due to
the number of Ormus members in the military and Parliament.
Canaan: A wise decision.
[The information from the computer turns off and as Canaan walks away from the
scene…]
Juli: Was Shion doing well?
Canaan: Yes, she seemed fine. Though I am not sure if I approve of her new
associates.
Juli: Ah, Scientia. Their technical skills are impressive. Vector has been
acting suspiciously since the Gnosis terrorism. We’ll use anything we can in
order to find the truth. Even outlaws. Please continue your investigation on
the U.M.N. It must be difficult for you since you were born at Vector, but
there’s no one else I can ask.
Canaan: I’m currently under the jurisdiction of the Miltian government. And
I’ve also received orders from Representative Helmer to cooperate with you. Do
not worry about me.
Juli: Thank you.
[Meanwhile, the camera switches to the Durandal where inside the bridge, Mary
and Shelley is communicating with Gaignun and Jr. through the monitors.]
Gaignun: The Parliament and the military both have their hands full dealing
with Ormus. And we can’t ignore a request from Committee Member Mizrahi.
Jr.: Nah, don’t worry about it. We’re getting bored anyway. It’ll be a nice
change of pace. Right?
Mary: That’s right!
Shelley: It’s unofficial, but we have information that an Ormus fleet is headed
there as well.
Jr.: Either there’s something there that Ormus needs or maybe—
Gaignun: Just because we don’t know what it is, doesn’t mean they don’t.
Jr.: Either way, if we make direct contact, we’re sure to find out something.
Right?
Gaignun: I envy your attitude. But I wish you’d think a little more about my
position.
Mary: Oh, well, that’s the Little Master for you.
[There was a brief pause.]
Gaignun: The matter is surrounded by sensitive political issues. If I could,
I’d go with you, but I can’t leave Fifth Jerusalem for a while. Take care of
the place while I’m gone, you two. If he gives you any trouble, don’t hesitate
to scold him.
Mary: You got it!
Shelley: Understood.
[The transmission with Gaignun ended. The transmission monitor with Jr. opens
wider.]
Jr.: Hmph. Like he really envies me. He’s dumped all the hard stuff on us. I’m
going to make him write all the reports when this is done.
Mary: Little Master, are you really going to be okay with just the Elsa?
Wouldn’t it be a good idea for us to go, too?
Jr.: Don’t worry. It’s just gonna be reconnaissance, so Elsa’s small size is
better suited. Just keep the Durandal in the back for support. Anyway, we’ve
got E.S.s. There’s nothing to worry about.
Shelley: Little Master, I don’t mean to dampen your enthusiasm, but large scale
Gnosis appearances have been detected in that region of space. Please take
appropriate caution.
Jr.: I know. We’re almost there. I’ll contact you later.
[The transmission with Jr. ended. Later, the camera switches to the ruins of
Ormus in the Planet Michtam, where Margulis and Pellegri stand as they glance
at the building.]
Pellegri: Margulis, I’ve put Richard and Hermann in charge of dealing with the
Federation fleet moving towards Rennes-le-Château.
Margulis: Hmph. They seem to be highly compatible with the Vessels of Anima.
Pellegri: Yes. The Federation will be unable to offer any real resistance
against E.S. craft. This should keep them quiet for a while.
Margulis: Hmm.
Pellegri: What’s wrong? You’re not yourself. Are you feeling sentimental after
returning to our homeland?
Margulis: (turns around and facing Pellegri) Pellegri, what do you see before
you? Michtam, the mummified world that spreads before our eyes. This is what is
left of the birthplace of Ormus.
Pellegri: A world destroyed eighteen years ago, by Federation barbarians who
foolishly unleashed the Zohar.
Margulis: Yes. It is our homeland, wiped from the records, in order to cover up
the Federation’s mistakes.
Pellegri: But why are we here now? What lies on this world ruled by death and
Gnosis? Isn’t our goal to return to Lost Jerusalem?
Margulis: Everything is the will of Lord Heinlein. It is not for us to know. He
had stated that this world will rise again. Then it must mean that it will.
Already, Rennes-le-Château has returned.
Pellegri: The holy land of Rennes-le-Château. Our cradle, which once existed on
Lost Jerusalem, where our blessed Saint sleeps.
Margulis: If the reappearance of the tomb heralds the revival of our homeland,
then we must protect our holy land at all costs.
Voice of Ormus Soldier: Reporting, sir! A Kukai Foundation vessel is
approaching the region in question. It appears to be a Lohengrin-class
freighter.
Margulis: (shows an evil grin) Hm, Helmer’s dogs. (slight giggle) Perhaps I’ll
meet him again. Prepare the Prodigium for launch! We’re going to
Rennes-le-Château!
[Later, the camera switches to the outer space where the Elsa and the 3 E.S.s
flies towards a halved-planet. The camera then shows Jr. now in his new
old-west style outfit in his E.S. Asher along with chaos now in his new combat
suit.]
Jr.: This thing is pretty big!
chaos: More like an asteroid than a rock formation.
[The camera switches to the Elsa’s bridge.]
Hammer: It’s 70 kilometers in diameter. Unable to determine mass due to
abnormal gravitational fields.
Matthews: Still, these values seem to be rather unusual.
[The camera shows the Elsa and the 3 E.S.s approaching the halved-planet.]
Matthews: I didn’t think anything this size could cause such a gravitational
disturbance.
[The camera shows Jin now with a futuristic oriental outfit in his E.S Reuben.]
Jin: Gravity roughly IG around the object. But that seems rather strange.
[Suddenly, Jin notices something ahead and the camera shows the Elsa and the 3
E.S. approaching the halved-planet.]
Jin: W-What is this?
Jr.: Whoa! It looks like a large portion of land from somewhere.
[The camera shows Ziggy in his E.S. Zebulun with MOMO now in her cute pinafore
style dress.]
Ziggy: It could even be the remains of a destructed planet.
Jin: No. The shape of the underside looks too uniform for that. It appears to
have been artificially cut away from its original mass.
MOMO: Multiple unidentified craft are approaching!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the incoming laser attacks coming from nowhere and
the lasers narrowly miss the Elsa.]
Matthews: Tony!
Tony: Damn it!
[Then, the E.S. Asher approaches the scene.]
Jr.: Is that Ormus?! It’s nice of them to greet us!
[The E.S. Asher flies towards the enemies and the E.S. Zebulun fires their pod
weapons at the enemy E.S.s. Then…]
Jr.: Captain, continue your approach to the island and collect data! We can
handle these guys ourselves.
[The E.S. Asher destroys a few sets of enemy E.S.s. In the Elsa…
Matthews: Little Master! Now wait just a second!
Hammer: (panicking) Is he telling us to go there by ourselves?!
[Suddenly, the camera shows one of the enemy E.S. facing the Elsa’s front and
starts aiming its laser rifle.]
Tony: No way in hell! We don’t get any hazard pay!
[Just as the enemy E.S. charges up its laser rifle and fire, the E.S. Reuben
destroyed the enemy E.S. with its swords. Then, the E.S. Asher destroys another
enemy E.S. that is trying to get away from the scene. Then…]
Jr.: I’ll give you guys a damn escort! Now go do what you’re paid to do!
[The E.S.s fights 6 Ceras. After the E.S. defeats the Ceras…]
Jr.: (to MOMO) How’s the Elsa?
MOMO: It’s safe. It’s gathering data at coordinates KZ255, Y724.
Jr.: Okay. MOMO and Jin, you go guard the Elsa.
MOMO: Right!
Jin: Roger!
[The E.S. Reuben and the E.S. Zebulun flew away from the scene. Then…]
chaos: Jr., enemy reinforcements!
Jr.: They don’t know when to give up! How many are there this time?
chaos: Just one! And it’s after…the Elsa!
[Suddenly, the E.S. Levi appeared at the scene.]
Margulis: You’re in the way!
Ziggy: What?!
[MOMO gasped as the E.S. Levi tries to slash the E.S. Zebulun, but the E.S.
Zebulun continues to clash the E.S. Levi’s blades.]
Margulis: Well, well.
[The E.S. Levi and the E.S. Zebulun backs away.]
Margulis: (slight outburst in the last word of the sentence) Your
inexperience…is beginning to show!
[The E.S. Levi slashes the E.S. Zebulun, knocking it back towards the E.S.
Reuben as it catches the E.S. Zebulun.]
Jr.: Is that a new model?! MOMO, stay back. I’ll take him down!
[As the E.S. Asher dashes towards the E.S. Levi with a blade attack, the attack
misses and as the E.S. Levi was about to strike the E.S. Asher with its sword,
three incoming kunai attacks strikes the E.S. Asher, but the shield arm on its
right arm protected the E.S. Asher. Suddenly, the E.S. Reuben approaches the
E.S. Levi and as they clash blades from their swords, they start backing away.]
Jin: A black E.S. Its agility…
[The E.S. Levi and the E.S. Reuben clashes swords to each other a couple more
times. Then…]
Margulis: This swordsmanship… Uzuki!
[The E.S. Reuben backs away from the E.S. Levi after the sword clashing.]
Jin: I thought that was you, Colonel. This location must mean a great deal, due
to the fact that you’ve come all this way to join us.
Margulis: And what if it does? It’s not a phenomenon you can handle and you’ll
never understand its meaning. I’m going to send you and your E.S.s right to
your graves!
[As the E.S. Levi points its sword at the E.S.s, the E.S.s fights E.S. Levi. As
Jin prepares his next move…]
Jin: Let’s see how far my blades will go against you!
[Jin makes his next move with his E.S. Reuben. The fight continues. As Margulis
prepares his next move…]
Margulis: I’ll show you the difference between me and you!
[The fight continues. After the E.S.s defeats the E.S. Levi…]
Jin: Colonel, what is Ormus so concerned about? What lies asleep in this place?
Margulis: I have nothing else to say to you. You should be ashamed of your
ignorance! (charges his E.S. Levi towards the E.S. Reuben) Now it’s time for
you to die!!
[The E.S. Reuben defended the charging from the E.S. Levi. Just as the fight
continues, a bright light suddenly engulfs the E.S. Levi and the E.S. Reuben.]
Jin: What’s this?
Margulis: What?
Ziggy: MOMO, what’s happening?
MOMO: It’s a space-time transfer. An anomaly has manifested around the
landmass. Imaginary number values increasing! The phenomenon’s surface is
rotating in reverse phase!
[The camera shows the E.S. Asher arriving at the scene.]
chaos: Jin, you have to get out of here now!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the E.S. Levi throwing a napalm grenade at the E.S.
Reuben. The napalm grenade explodes near the E.S. Reuben and it drifts towards
the E.S. Levi as it grabs the E.S. Reuben and places its sword around the E.S.
Reuben’s neck.]
Margulis: (in a rage) You won’t get away from me that easily, Uzuki!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Elsa appearing at the scene and it rams into
the E.S. Levi, making it release the grip of the E.S. Reuben.]
Margulis: (loud outburst of the last word of the sentence) Do not interfere!
[The E.S. Levi throws its swords at the Elsa’s boosters and the boosters were
severely damaged as it slows down.]
Jin: Captain!
Jr.: Hurry, you must escape!
[The camera shows the E.S. Levi.]
Margulis: They headed for the Holy Land! How dare they!
Mysterious Voice: Let them go, Margulis.
Margulis: (gasped) But, I… Your Eminence! How can you say that? The blessed
Saint sleeps in that land.
Mysterious Voice: She is already in our possession. Even if they were able to
reach the place, there would be nothing for them to find there.
Margulis: What was that?! Don’t tell me you’ve already acted?
Mysterious Voice: Yes. I have a new task for you! Return at once. Do you
understand?
Margulis: Yes, Your Eminence.
[The E.S. Levi flew away from the scene.]
Jr.: Come back here, you bastard!
[As the E.S. Asher attempts to intercepts the E.S. Levi, laser shots were
fired, narrowly missing the E.S. Asher, causing it to stop chasing the E.S.
Levi. Then, the camera shows the mysterious fleet arriving from gate jump. The
camera shows Margulis in the cockpit of the E.S. Levi.]
Margulis: Uzuki! Unfortunately, we’ll have to settle this later. In the
meantime I want you to concentrate on saving your friends. You have got to
think of something to help them out at this point. That is, if there is a way
to help save their poor souls.
Jin: But, Colonel.
[Meanwhile, the camera switches to the Elsa where the bridge starts shaking.]
Professor: Hurry up and reverse the thrusters! That border surface is nasty!
It’ll grind this ship to dust!
Matthews: (shouting) Tony!
Tony: (shouting) Aaaaaaah!
Hammer & Scott: (panicking) This ain’t happening, this ain’t happening.
[Then…]
Tony: Damn it! The logical drive is shot! We don’t have any power! It’s no
good. It won’t hold. We’re gonna crash! Brace yourselves!
[Later, the camera switches to the bridge of the Durandal where Mary and
Shelley communicate with Jr. and Jin through the communication monitor.]
Jr.: Mary, can you locate the Elsa’s position?!
Mary: We’re on it. Wait a sec. How are we? Did you trace it?
100-Series: IFF lost! Unable to determine the Elsa’s location!
Shelley: Were they shot down?!
Mary: No way! Besides, we didn’t detect any explosions.
Shelley: Regardless of what happened, we won’t be able to learn anymore from
here. Let’s hurry to Little Master’s location.
Mary: Yeah.
[There was a brief pause.]
Mary: Hear that, Little Master? Wait just a little bit.
Jr.: Yeah, gotcha. Please hurry. Jin! How’s it look over there?
Jin: I’m afraid the Reuben’s sensors won’t be able to show us any more. We’ll
have to wait for the Durandal’s arrival.
Jr.: (frustrated) Dammit. Just be okay guys.
END OF CHAPTER 1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
06: CHAPTER 2 Game Script
[The camera shows the Pedea Beach where Shion in her new futuristic civilian
outfit takes control of her E.S. Dinah and the E.S. Dinah takes off to outer
space. The narration dialogues from Shion begin.]
Shion: (narrating) One year has now passed since the battle in Old Miltian
space. Ever since the Zohar was swallowed up by the giant Gnosis, the Gnosis
phenomenon has increased in frequency, and the people are now constantly
exposed to its threat. Yet, the despite large number of star systems that have
been destroyed by the Gnosis, people continue to resist, refusing to cooperate
with each other, and engaging in one pointless conflict after another. I found
myself full of questions. I wanted to know more about the Immigrant Fleet—the
organization that was behind the Miltian Conflict—as well as the words that
were spoken by the Patriarch Sergius. He said that the Ormus are the rightful
possessors of the Zohar, so I began to investigate. I wanted to know more about
the relationship between the Miltian conflict and the Zohar on my own. Six
months ago, I encountered a group of people called Scientia. I was able to
obtain their aid as I found myself becoming more and more involved in an
incident that revolved around a mysterious program called Lemegeton. It turned
out to be a Zohar control program which was developed during the Lost Jerusalem
era.
[The camera shows the detachable boosters appearing at the scene and connected
to the E.S. Dinah and the E.S. Dinah gate jumps.]
Shion: (narrating) Its creator, Grimoire, continued to wander the U.M.N. as a
mental entity in search of a being. He was searching for Nephilim, the girl in
the white dress that has appeared before me countless times. The existence of
an organization controlling Grimoire from the shadows come to light: Vector’s
Special Technology Advancement Division. This department, jointly managed by
the government and private industry, had been wiped from the records, but there
was no doubt it had been created by the Organization I worked for. Vector also
had contact with the U-TIC Organization, and the U-TIC Organization was
connected with Ormus. But the evidence was concealed, and the truth had been
buried away into the darkness. Everything except for one fact. I found out the
name of the individual who was in a lead position at that time in the
management office. When I saw the name, Suou Suzuki—I felt nothing. No
surprise, no sadness, and no anger. To be honest, I felt nothing at all.
Somewhere in my heart, I think that I must have expected it. All I could feel
was a sense of resignation, knowing that the inevitable had finally come to
pass. And, I decided to quit my job at Vector. The friends I made there, and
KOS-MOS…were the only bonds I had linking me to Kevin, but I couldn’t stand
being there any longer. Maybe I did it to atone for all of the victims. Maybe
it was to strike back at my late father, who had abandoned my mother. No, it
wasn’t for either of those reasons. It was probably that I—
[The camera shows the E.S. Dinah who flies into the Federation Orbital Space
Port as well as the “Xenosaga EPISODE III: Also sprach Zarathustra” title logo
appearing on the camera. Later, in the Federation Orbital Space Port, Shion
arrived in the room near the doors to the E.S.s.]
Shion: (thinking) Let’s see. I’m supposed to meet him at the hotel. There’s
still some time. I think I’ll look around the city.
[Shion takes the giant elevator down to Fifth Jerusalem. The camera shows the
elevator being heard descending to Fifth Jerusalem. The camera then switches to
the area with the waves of U-DO.]
Gaignun: Where am I?
[U-DO makes a sonic wave.]
Gaignun: What? G-get away! Stop! Stay back! (raising his voice) Stop! Stop it!
Stop it! Don’t touch me!
[U-DO makes another sonic wave.]
Gaignun: (raising his voice) Stop it! Don’t talk to me! I refuse to acknowledge
you! Stop talking to me!
[U-DO makes another sonic wave.]
Gaignun: Stop it! I won’t do what you want! I-I… U…U-DO…
[The camera blacks out. Then…]
Citrine: …Yuriev. Dr. Yuriev?
Dmitri: Hmm?
[The camera switches to the office with Dmitri and Citrine.]
Citrine: Is something wrong? Are you not feeling well?
Dmitri: I’m just having some trouble getting along with my son. I’m fine.
Please continue.
Citrine: Yes, sir. Currently, the operational experiments are underway in the
research ward. And the Doctor wishes to give you a report.
[Dmitri gets up from his seat.]
Dmitri: I see. Accompany me, Citrine.
Citrine: Yes, sir.
[Dmitri and Citrine left the office and proceed to the area where Sellers is
at. As Dmitri and Citrine approaches Sellers…]
Sellers: So, you’ve finally decided to come listen to me, Dmitri Yuriev.
Dmitri: I see you’re as unfriendly as ever, Sellers. I don’t have much time.
Just tell me the results.
Sellers: You’re as bad as Margulis. You “commanders” are so inflexible. Anyway,
the start-up experiment has already succeeded. The problem is—
Dmitri: What?
Sellers: Looks at these values.
Dmitri and Citrine glances at the computer screen with some information.
Citrine: The pulse from the temporal lobe is unstable. Perhaps there’s a
problem in the link with the pilot.
Sellers: This is based on the prototype recovered from the ruins of Miltia. It
was originally calibrated for an Ormus priest. So these results are
unsurprising. Same as the power supply. It was designed to match the Original
Zohar. Currently, we’re operating it using the spare emulator unit I
constructed, but because of it, the output is unstable and link with the pilot
is poor.
Dmitri: Are you saying it won’t run?
Sellers: Exactly the opposite. It generates too much power, and we’re unable to
stop it. Federation’s technicians are no fools, but Ormus is much more
experienced in regards to this. If we at least had Vector participating, the
outcome might have been a little different. Why did you remove them from the
project?
Dmitri: The Lemegeton incident. I’m sure you’re aware they were involved in it.
I don’t know what he’s scheming, but I can’t allow him to gain top secret
information.
Sellers: What about the alternative you’re using in place of KOS-MOS? Have you
determined its origin? It may be another Vector plot.
Dmitri: I have people working on that now. Even if it was, it’s still just an
anti-Gnosis weapon. We’ll just use it for our own purpose. Now, give me an
update on the Merkabah.
Sellers: No visible problems with that thing. We’ve already completed the final
calibration. Thanks to the Y-Data you brought.
Dmitri: Did I hurt your pride?
Sellers: Take that how you like. But I hope you appreciate my work. I painfully
reconstructed it by putting the fragments together. It would almost have been
faster to build it from scratch. Of course, with the core in this condition, I
can’t guarantee its safety.
Dmitri: There’s not much time left before the demonstration. I trust you’ll
have it ready by then.
Sellers: Of course. Otherwise, there’d be no point of me being here. By the
way, have you found an opponent? You’re going to need something impressive to
fight this thing.
Citrine: Don’t worry. That’s already been arranged.
Sellers: Oh?
Dmitri: It’s the perfect opponent to silence the fools that support Vector.
[Later, the camera switches to Vector’s office where Togashi appeared at the
scene.]
Togashi: Big news! Big news! Hey, where’s the new Chief?
Vector Researcher: If you’re looking for Chief Ridgeley, he went out to the
city. He said he was meeting someone.
Togashi: A meeting? Oh, he must have gone to see Chief Uzuki. What does he
think he’s doing at a time like this? He should just tell her he’s in love with
her. He needs to make up his mind and act.
Vector Researcher: By Uzuki, you mean Shion Uzuki, the former Chief? She took
responsibility for the Gnosis terrorism and resigned, right? Was she Chief
Ridgeley’s girlfriend?
Togashi: What? If she were, he would be delirious. But reality is harsh.
Vector Researcher: So, what’s the big news? Did something happen?
Togashi: Oh, yeah. KOS-MOS is going to be the opponent for the new weapon in
the demonstration.
Vector Researcher: New weapon? You mean that—
[The camera shows the maintenance bed.]
Togashi: Yeah, that crazy thing. I guess they want to acquire real-world combat
data along with the activation test. But they’ve sure got a lot of confidence
to pick KOS-MOS as the opponent.
Vector Researcher: Yeah, they may have removed her from the project, but she’s
still ready for combat. Do they think they can win over support if it defeats
KOS-MOS?
Togashi: Yeah, I hear there’s a lot of Vector-friendly Parliament members in
the government. It’s probably a move to take some wind out of that faction. I
can’t believe they’re using the product of out stress and caffeine as a
political tool. They’ll learn not to mess with the Princess of First Division.
We’re gonna send them packing. Dammit, we need to get started on the
calibration work right away! What the hell is the new Chief doing at a time
like this?!
[Later, Shion arrived in Fifth Jerusalem and proceeds to First Business
District. Upon arrival, Shion proceeds to Möbius Hotel. Inside, Shion
approaches Allen who awaits and talks to him.]
Allen: (excited) Ch-Chief! It’s good to see you again.
Shion: Allen! You’re looking well.
Allen: (waving his hair of his back head) Actually, I could use some sleep, but
I got more energy then others. You’re looking well, too, Chief.
Shion: (frustrated) Hey, could you stop using “Chief”? I’m no longer a part of
Vector. You can call me Shion.
Allen: (nervous) What? Oh, um, Shi-Shi-Shi- Chief… It’s hard to change what I
call you after all this time.
Shion: Really? Seems easy enough to me. Well, whatever.
[Allen: I’ve already got you a room on the upper floor, so go ahead and settle
in. When you’re done, come back down. I’ll show you around town.]
Shion: Hmm. There’s a lot I want to talk about, so why don’t you come up with
me?
Allen: (surprised) Wh-what?! Go with you? The room is a double.
Shion: Of course. No one’s expecting a suite. Ah, there’s the elevator.
Shion walks away from Allen.
Allen: No, I mean—W-wait, Chief!
[Allen catches up with Shion. Shion and Allen proceed to the elevator to room
701. Upon arrival…]
Shion: So, how are things? Is everyone doing well?
Allen: Yes, they’re all fine. But they don’t seem to be very happy with the
sudden decision to cancel the project. I’m not happy about it either.
Shion: They didn’t give any advance notice?
Allen: Nothing of the sort.
Shion and Allen walks towards the computer terminal.
Allen: Second Division had already begun the next phase along with First
Division, so they wound up putting a lot of work to waste. Miyuki said they’re
all in a really bad mood. The government is compensating our financial losses,
but they can’t compensate us for the time we spent on this project.
Shion: (turns around and faces Allen) Is that really how Second Division feels
and not how Miyuki feels? That girl was so excited about KOS-MOS’s weapons
development.
[Suddenly, the incoming transmission was heard from the computer terminal.]
Allen: Hmm? Who is it?
[Later, Allen opens the communication monitor with Miyuki.]
Miyuki: Hi Allen. Is Shion there yet? (saw Shion) Oh, there you are.
Shion: (unexpectedly heard Miyuki’s response) “Oh”? Is that all you have to say
to your former coworker after not seeing her for six months?
Miyuki: Six months? We just met last—
Shion: (a little frustrated) Six months ago! Remember?
Miyuki: Oh, uh, yeah, right. Has it really been that long?
Allen: Huh?
Shion: Ah, um, nothing. I can’t believe Miyuki lost track of time!
Miyuki: Yeah, I guess time just flew by. (to Allen) Anyway I bet you’re happy,
Allen, since you’re all alone in a hotel room with Shion. Are you planning to
enjoy some “quality time” with her after this?
Allen: Wha-wha-what are you talking about?!
Miyuki: Hehehe, I hit the nail on the head, huh?
Allen: Wh-what are you talking about? I-I-I’m not that kind of guy! Jeez!
Miyuki: Ooo, a little nervous stutter? Men are such animals!
Shion: (sighs) You two.
[Shion steps up a bit towards the computer terminal.]
Shion: Miyuki, did you have some reason for calling Allen?
Miyuki: Oh, yeah. I’m going to need the necessary weapon details by tonight.
Allen: Weapons? For what?
Miyuki: For KOS-MOS, of course. Didn’t Togashi tell you? There’s going to be a
public demonstration to show off that new weapon tomorrow. And KOS-MOS is going
to be a part of it. Rumor is, she’s going up against it.
Allen: What?! This is the first I’ve heard about it! Besides, I’ve already
taken today off, and—
Miyuki: What are you talking about? Please send the details by this evening. It
takes time to put these things together you know. Anyway that’s how it goes, so
good luck, Chief Ridgeley.
[The transmission with Miyuki ended.]
Allen: W-wait a minute!
Shion: Sounds like you’re a pretty busy man, Chief Ridgeley.
Allen: (humiliated) Uh, yeah, I’m sorry. Looks like I have to get back to work.
I’d actually planned to show you a good time around town after this, but—
Shion: Don’t worry about it. Hey, do you think I can sit in on the public
demonstration tomorrow? I would love to see KOS-MOS and everyone else, too.
Think that’ll be all right?
Allen: Oh. Sure, I’ll ask the Director to let you observe as a special advisor.
Officially, you left the company on a positive note, so I doubt there’ll be any
problems. I’ll come by and get you tomorrow.
Shion: Sounds good. Thanks.
[Allen left the scene. Later…]
Shion: This heavy schedule is definitely wearing me out. Maybe I’ll lie down
for a bit.
[A little later in the night…]
Shion: Mmm. I think I overslept.
[Suddenly, an incoming transmission rings from the computer terminal.]
Shion: Hmm? There’s a call from someone. I wonder who it is.
[Shion opens the communication monitor.]
Shion: Huh?
[The communication monitor with chaos appears.]
Shion: chaos?! How’ve you been!
chaos: I’m fine. You’re looking well.
Shion: What’s with the sudden—Wait, that communication code…are you on this
planet?
chaos: Yeah, we just arrived. They made us wait quite a while during entry. It
was hard trying to calm down Jr.
Shion: Jr.’s with you? Then—
chaos: Yeah. We’re all here. We came on the Durandal.
Shion: The Durandal? That’s unusual for you. What happened to the Elsa?
chaos: (a little unhappy) Umm…
Shion: chaos?
chaos: Actually, that’s what I need to talk to you about.
Shion: Hmm?
chaos: Do you have some free time right now?
Shion: (concerned) Huh? Sure, but is something wrong?
chaos: I’ll head there now. Where do you want to meet?
Shion: How about the café near the Möbius Hotel?
chaos: Okay.
Shion: See you soon, then.
[The communication monitor with chaos ended. As Shion walks towards the
elevator, Shion’s portable computer receives an incoming signal.]
Shion: Oh, I’ve got mail? It’s from Doctus.
Voice of Doctus: Hello Shion. I’ve compiled information and sent it to your
database. Use it like a dictionary if you don’t know some terms or forgot them.
Oh, and sometimes terms in the database will be updated with new information,
so I suggest you look through them from time to time. I hope you’ll use my gift
wisely.
Shion: I appreciate it, Doctus.
[Shion’s Database became updated. After that, Shion takes the elevator down and
exits Möbius Hotel. Outside…]
Shion: Café Stream is located by the south entrance of the First Business
District.
[Shion proceeds to Café Stream. Upon arrival, the camera shows the inside of
Café Stream where the news broadcast can be heard and seen from the café’s TV.]
News Reporter: Commodore Jose Xavier, commander of the Andras fleet assigned to
the Galaxy Federation Gedalya region, declared that his fleet had engaged with
the Ormus fleet in the region. It appears that upon receiving this information,
the Ormus fleet occupying planet Michtam commenced military action towards the
Federation fleet in the region. The Andras fleet was sent to investigate an
asteroid that was recently discovered in the Gedalya region. For days now, the
Andras fleet has been locked in a stalemate with the Ormus fleet, which claims
ownership of the asteroid. At present, it is unclear why Ormus has dispatched a
fleet to Gedalya space which is under Federation control. A spokesman for Ormus
has stated that they have no desire for combat. It is believed that the Ormus
fleet commenced military action after several of its requests to the Andras
fleet to leave the region were ignored. After…
[The camera shows Shion sitting across chaos in one of the reserve seats.]
Shion: The Elsa’s missing?!
chaos: We set out to investigate a floating object at the request of the
Subcommittee. But the U.M.N. in that region of space suddenly shifted. We think
they probably fell into an imaginary pocket.
Shion: (worried) So, what happened to everyone?! Are they okay?
chaos: External communication’s been cut off. We don’t know what’s going on
inside.
Shion: I see.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: Unfortunately, I can’t be of much help. You probably already know this,
but I quit my job at Vector.
chaos: Yeah, I heard from Jin.
Shion: I’ll try contacting Allen, but it sounds like KOS-MOS may be mixed up in
something else.
chaos: Ah, don’t worry about it too much. Jr. said it wouldn’t hurt to ask.
Anyway, I just wanted to let you in on what’s going on.
Shion: Sorry I can’t be of more help.
[The camera shows the TV screen as Shion and chaos watch the news still in
progress.]
News Reporter: Due to the acceleration of the Gnosis phenomenon, the Galaxy
Federation government has issued an evacuation order to planetary governments
in the outlying areas of Gnosis activities. The Federation government has
issued a statement that the Gnosis phenomenon that occurred last month in
Ogdoas space has resulted in the disappearance of over one hundred planetary
governments in that region. The Galaxy Federation government has established an
emergency task force and deployed A.G.W.S. to the regions in question, but it
is believe that it has not resulted in the reduction of the phenomenon. But it
is…
chaos: (to Shion) There are more incidents like this happening these days.
Shion: Jin’s still on it, isn’t he?
chaos: Yes. He’s on the Durandal right now, helping out with the Elsa’s rescue.
Shion: I see.
chaos: Are you worried?
Shion: Well, maybe a little. But it’s not like he’d listen to me.
chaos: (glancing at Shion with concerns) Shion? Are you all right? You look
pale.
Shion: Oh, I’m fine. I’ve just been a little tired lately.
[Suddenly, the sonic wave appeared near the camera and Shion suddenly passed
out towards the table.]
chaos: Shion!
[Later, the camera switches to the area with the red waves.]
Shion: Where am I?
Mysterious Voice: Shion…
Shion: These are U-DO’s waves?
Mysterious Voice: Shion?
Shion: What? Is it calling me? Where are you? Who’s calling me?
Mysterious Voice: Shion, a word to define an individual. Are you Shion?
Shion: That’s right. I’m Shion. Who are you?
[The camera shows a barely visible man from the distance of the camera. The
camera switches back to room 701 of the Möbius Hotel where Shion is back in her
bed and sleeping. Then…]
Shion: Where am I? The hotel?
Shion woke up.
Shion: Oh, that’s right. I met up with chaos, and then I started feeling sick.
chaos must have carried me here. I’ll have to apologize later.
[Suddenly, the incoming signal rings from the portable computer and Shion picks
it up and the communication monitor with Allen appeared.]
Shion: Oh. It’s you, Allen.
Allen: (extremely worried) Chief! What happened? I’ve been calling you for a
while.
Shion: Calling me? Did something happen?
Allen: That’s what I want to know. Please tell me that you’re okay!
Shion: (gasped as she remembers something) Oh, the demonstration!
Allen: (unexpectedly heard Shion’s reaction) Don’t tell me you forgot. You’re
the one who said you wanted to go. It’s gonna start without you.
Shion: I’m so sorry! I’ll be right there. Where are you now?
Allen: I’m down in the hotel lobby.
Shion: Okay. I’ll be right there.
[The communication monitor with Allen ended. Shion takes the elevator to the
lobby. Upon arrival, Shion approaches Allen.]
Shion: (rushes towards Allen) I’m sorry, Allen. I’ll make it up to you later.
Allen: (slight sigh) Don’t worry about it. Shall we go?
[As Shion and Allen walk toward the exit, Allen stops for a moment.]
Shion: What’s wrong? You’re awfully quiet. Is something on your mind?
Allen: (faces Shion) Oh, uh, yeah. Something’s been bothering me.
Shion: Huh? Sounds like something’s up.
Allen: You know Dmitri Yuriev, right?
Shion: The former Parliament member? He’s Jr.’s father, right? What about him?
Allen: Well, the Contact Subcommittee is no longer in charge of the Zohar
Project. It’s been transferred to the military and is now headed by Dmitri
Yuriev. The development of the next-generation key unit in this mock battle is
also under his command.
Shion: The military took over from the Subcommittee? That sounds pretty fishy.
Allen: Yes. I’ve heard a lot of ominous things about this next-gen unit. I’ve
also heard the KOS-MOS project was canceled due to pressure from the
government. I have a feeling something bad is going on up there.
Shion: Yuriev was a very charismatic member of the Federation Parliament, right?
Allen: I heard he also had the ears of the military.
Shion: So that’s where the pressure came from. Still, what I did had some
weight on what happened with KOS-MOS. Don’t you think you are jumping to
conclusions?
Allen: I’d like to think that, but—
Shion: You sound worried.
[Allen steps away a little.]
Allen: You’ll understand when you see it, Chief.
[Shion and Allen exit Möbius Hotel. Outside of First Business District…]
Allen: The Consolidated Advance Technology Testing Ground is on the east bay.
It’s a white, unusual building, so it’s easy to spot.
Shion: All right. Let’s go.
[Shion and Allen proceed to the Consolidated Advanced Technology Testing
Ground. Upon arrival…]
Allen: This is the core of the Zohar Project, humanity’s final defense against
the Gnosis.
Shion: That’s some security. I’ll need to thank the Director.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: It’s a major project for the military-industrial complex. It’s on a
whole new scale now. Oh, someone’s calling me.
[Allen takes out his receiver and activates the communication monitor with
Togashi.]
Togashi: Chief! Where are you? If you don’t hurry up, you’ll miss KOS-MOS’s
performance.
Allen: Oh, don’t worry. We’re already inside the facility.
Togashi: Then Chief Uzuki is with you?
[Shion walks towards the communication monitor.]
Allen: Yeah, she’s right beside—
Togashi: Man, You go shoving work onto me, and now you’re standing there
grinning—
Allen: Wh-I’m not grinning!
Togashi: I’m kidding. Don’t take it so seriously. Anyway, just leave things
over here to me. You two enjoy the show. Now, don’t try to pull anything just
because you’re alone with her.
Allen: Wh-shut up! What are you talking about?!
[The communication monitor with Togashi ended. Allen puts away his receiver.]
Shion: Heh heh heh heh!
Allen: Now you’re laughing, too!
Shion: Sorry. It’s just, none of you have changed at all.
Allen: Now you’re making fun of me, too.
Shion: I’m not, I’m not! Come on, let’s go, Chief Ridgeley!
[Shion and Allen proceed to the computer room with the window of the view of
the exercise area. Inside…]
Shion: That’s the exercise area? It’s larger than I expected. It’s almost like
an army bombing range.
Allen: Yes. They’re promoting it as an activation test along with a mock battle
that’s every close to real combat, but… Togashi thinks it’s a demonstration by
the Salvator faction. If funding gets approved, the military intends to start
mass production of the new unit immediately.
[The camera shows Shion who stares at something.]
Announcer: We will now begin the start-up test in mock battle performance of
the new model of anti-Gnosis humanoid fighting system. Now for this test, we
will be using the mock battle form. Limiting output to 36% to normal.
[The floor tower lifts upwards and then, the new model of the anti-Gnosis
humanoid fighting system appeared at the scene.]
Shion: That’s…KOS-MOS?!
Allen: Are you surprised? She looks just like KOS-MOS.
[The camera shows the view of the new model of the anti-Gnosis humanoid
fighting system.]
Allen: Development code TP-XX, also known as T-elos. The ultimate, finished
unit. A startling advancement in science, as they say.
Shion: T-elos.
[The camera shows the view of the new model of the anti-Gnosis humanoid
fighting system who will be known as T-elos from this point on.]
Shion: So, this is the source of your worries?
Allen: Yeah, well, that’s half of it. She’s one-half of the new anti-Gnosis
weapon system that was brought in to replace KOS-MOS as the core of the Zohar
Project.
Shion: Half? Wait a minute. I don’t understand. You mean there’s another one?
Allen: Yes. This one’s fine. The problem lies with the other one.
Shion: …
Allen: Well, soon you’ll understand. But don’t be surprised if it shocks you
when you see it.
As the test starts, the camera shows the Gnosis suddenly appearing and swarming
around the exercise area.
Shion: Those are Gnosis! And there’s so many of them! But why are they here?!
Allen: The military requisitioned them from Vector for this demonstration.
Although Chief, I believe that you would know more about that than me.
Shion: Gnosis! (took out a pair of glasses) Gnosis seized by Vector!
[Shion puts on her glasses. Then, the camera shows Shion’s point of view that
zooms into T-elos. Then, the camera shows the Gnosis firing their laser beams
at T-elos. The tower where T-elos is standing was damaged, however, the camera
shows T-elos is unaffected by the attack. Then, the Gnosis gangs up on T-elos
and as they continue to cling on T-elos, T-elos unleashed an explosion,
knocking the Gnosis to the walls. Then, T-elos unleashed an instant lock-on
attack and the Gnosis blows up and all of them are eliminated. Then, a strong
Gnosis appeared at the scene. T-elos then unleashes the ultimate sword-slash
attack, and the Gnosis has been completely destroyed. Afterwards…]
Shion: Amazing! Her speed is incredible!
Allen: According to the specs, both her reaction time and Hilbert strength are
three times KOS-MOS’s combat frame. She’s the Galaxy Federation’s trump card.
[Later…]
Shion: Who designed her?
Allen: No one knows. Not even the staff were informed of where she actually
comes from. If we could take apart the OS, we might be able to guess based on
how the code’s written, but the environment’s proprietary, and we can’t get
anywhere close to it.
[Suddenly, someone from a higher came in at the scene.]
Allen: Oh, that over there is Roth Mantel, the man in charge of the T-weapon
development.
[The camera shows Roth Mantel who is speaking with two people.]
Shion: Huh!
[Later, the camera switches to the computer room with Sellers and Dmitri where
the soldier came in at the scene.]
Dmitri: Did you find anything?
Soldier: I’m sorry, sir. Nothing besides the resume that’s been provided. We’ve
investigated his supporters as well, but it’s completely clean.
[The soldier left the scene.]
Dmitri: (to Sellers) What about you?
Sellers: I’ve never seen him before, and I know the faces of everyone in my
trade.
Dmitri: Hmm.
Dmitri steps up a bit.
Dmitri: I can feel their waves from him.
Sellers: “Their”? You mean the Immigrant Fleet? You can tell?
Dmitri: Who do you think I am?
Sellers: My apologies. All members of the Immigrant Fleet have at least some
affinity to the waves from the Zohar. It’s no surprise you can feel that. What
will you do, then?
Dmitri: We stick to the plan. If he is one of them, we’ll merely use that to
our advantage. And if he has no use to us, I’ll dispose of him myself. Perhaps
during the Michtam invasion that will begin soon. Heh.
[Later, the camera switches back to the exercise area where KOS-MOS appears and
walking forward.]
Announcer: Next, we’ll begin a mock battle between anti-Gnosis humanoid weapon
system and the new model human pilot weapon.
[As Shion saw KOS-MOS from distance, she started to gasp.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Then, the ground opens and Omega appeared at the exercise area.]
Shion: That is—Omega? But how?
Allen: I told you you’d understand when you saw it. They’re calling it Omega
Res Novae. None of us at Vector knows exactly where they got the designs for it.
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who is about to get ready to make the move. Then, the
camera shows the former Vector employees in the computer room and using the
communication monitor with KOS-MOS.]
Togashi: Stay calm, just stay calm. It just looks tough, there’s nothing to it.
All right, KOS-MOS. Full power. Show no mercy and send it home packing.
KOS-MOS: Acknowledged. I will respond with assault mode, referencing past
combat data. Estimating forty seconds to enemy contact. Maximum output.
[Later, the camera switches to the computer room where Juli appears at the
scene and speaking to a man.]
Juli: The pilot’s condition looks good.
Zohar Researcher: Yes. Nerve impulse values are nominal. Everything looks fine.
Juli: (to the pilot) Can you hear me? You may hear some noises and see some
light, but there’s nothing to worry about. Just concentrate on the web patterns
in front of you. You’ll feel much better.
Zohar Researcher: Dr. Mizrahi. Does he understand us?
Juli: I don’t know. But I think it’s more effective to say something than
nothing at all.
Zohar Researcher: Is that like the pre-natal education that was popular during
the Lost Jerusalem era? Even if he can’t understand the meaning, the nuance and
the intent of the speaker might get across.
Juli: It’s just to ease the mind. Our minds.
[Later, the camera switches to KOS-MOS who charges towards and then, Omega
fires its laser beams, but the beams narrowly misses KOS-MOS as she fires her
gatling guns at Omega, but Omega is not affected by it. KOS-MOS leaps up to the
tower as the Omega attempts to grab her. As KOS-MOS gets behind Omega, KOS-MOS
fires its laser cannon at Omega, then, as KOS-MOS is about to land from the
air, Omega punches KOS-MOS and she is knocked far back to the wall. Shion,
immediately approaches closer to the window. KOS-MOS then recovers and charges
towards Omega and unleashes laser showers at Omega, but Omega was not affected
by the attack. KOS-MOS then lands on the floor. KOS-MOS then charges towards
Omega and jump kicked Omega, knocking it to the floor. Afterwards, the camera
switches to the computer room with Juli and the Zohar researcher where the
alarm is set off.]
Juli: What’s wrong?
Zohar Researcher: I don’t know. The brainwave values are unstable. Pilot’s
mental state is abnormal.
[The camera switches to the exercise area where Omega starts firing the laser
beam, uncontrollably. As one of the beams was about to hit KOS-MOS, KOS-MOS
activates her beam barrier, but Omega’s laser was too much for KOS-MOS’s
barrier and KOS-MOS was thrown to the window and slides downwards. The camera
then switches to the computer room with Juli and the Zohar researcher.]
Juli: Cut the link to the emulator! Hurry! If it keeps up we’ll lose control!
[Suddenly, the alarm stopped.]
Juli: How’s the pilot?
Zohar Researcher: His brain waves have stabilized.
Juli: Recover Omega and force-eject the cockpit. Get him out of there, now.
[The camera switches to the computer room with Shion. As Allen and Shion talks
to each other…
Voice of Roth: It’s a pleasure to see you, Chief Ridgeley. It’s a shame about
KOS-MOS.
[Roth appeared at the scene.]
Allen: Please don’t worry yourself.
Roth: Who’s your companion?
Allen: Oh, she’s one of KOS-MOS’s designers, Shion—
Roth: Ah! You must be Shion Uzuki. It’s an honor to meet you. (noticed Shion’s
look on her face) What is it? Is there something on my face?
Shion: What?
[Shion shakes her head.]
Announcer: Special Adviser, Roth Mantel. Please report to the T-elos’
Maintenance Room.
Roth: (to Shion and Allen) Oh, excuse me.
Shion: You seem quite busy.
Roth: We’re still in the middle of development, so there’s much I have to see
to. I hope we can speak more leisurely at some later time. Good day.
[Roth left the scene.]
Allen: What’s with his attitude? Anyway, let’s go.
Shion: Yes.
[Shion and Allen exit the computer room with the window. Outside of the
passageway, Shion and Allen moves on and then, Juli appeared at the scene.]
Juli: Shion?
Shion: Oh, Juli!
[Shion ran a little closer towards Juli.]
Shion: It’s good to see you again.
[Shion and Allen follow Juli into the break room.]
Juli: I don’t think we’ve seen each other since the Gnosis terrorism. You look
well.
Later, in the break room…
Shion: I didn’t realize you were here, too.
Juli: Yes, the Subcommittee is involved in the project as well. Of course, all
I’m actually doing is measuring values and babysitting. I heard from your
brother what happened. You’ve had a tough time.
Shion: You’ve seen Jin?
Juli: Yes, he’s been doing jobs for me frequently. You haven’t seen him lately?
I heard the Durandal is in port. Jin should be with them.
Shion: Oh, uh it’s just—since that incident, we’ve been having a hard time
talking with each other.
Juli: I get it. I’m sure he’s worried about you. You should at least say hello.
Shion: I’ll try.
[Later, the camera shows a boy coming in at the scene.]
Juli: Hmm? What is it, Abel?
[Juli picks up a marker.]
Juli: Is this what you want? Here you go.
[The boy who will be known as Abel from this point on approaches the nearby
corner and draws something on the ground.]
Shion: A child?
[There was a brief pause as the camera shows Abel who continues to draw.]
Juli: His name is Abel. My primary job is to facilitate smooth communication
with him.
Shion: I understand. But why with a child so young?
Juli: Because this young man is an invaluable member of the Zohar Project.
Shion: He’s involved with the Zohar Project?
[Abel finishes drawing the ground and as he left, the camera shows the drawing
of Nephilim’s face. Abel left the scene as she gasped from seeing the drawing.
Later…]
Shion: This is Nephilim. How does he know what she looks like?
[Suddenly, the announcement can be heard.]
Announcer: All phases of the performance program are now over. Supervisors for
each weapon are requested in the conference room.
Juli: Well, it looks like T-elos’s data feedback is done. Now I have to go
entertain government officials. Honestly, I can’t believe I’m spending time on
something like that.
Shion: Heh heh heh.
Juli: Oh, Shion. Why don’t you go see your friends?
Shion: What? But that’s—
Juli: The areas past section 7 are security level B, but you shouldn’t have any
problem. After all, you were a major contributor to the KOS-MOS project. I’ll
contact security.
Shion: Thank you.
Juli: Use the transporter from the terminal up ahead. You should be able to get
to Vector’s research wing from there.
[Shion and Allen proceed to the area past section 7. Upon arrival, Shion and
Allen take the transporter No. 4 to the No. 2 area. While passing a bridge,
Shion and Allen can see the A.W.G.S. close by.]
Shion: Wait, this is a VX-7000!
[The camera views the VX-7000.]
Allen: It’s because of the Gnosis terrorism. Since we don’t know when or where
they’ll attack, the top brass is leaving nothing to chance.
Shion: I see. Vector’s participating, too, so I guess it’s only natural.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: Does it bring back memories?
Shion: Well, yeah.
[Shion and Allen proceed to the computer room which will be called Vector’s
laboratory. Upon arrival…]
Togashi: Chief!
[Togashi and the Vector researchers and employees approach Shion.]
Vector Researcher: Welcome back, Chief.
Shion: I’m glad everyone is looking well. Too bad about what happened down
there.
Togashi: Well, considering what she was fighting, I think she did a pretty good
job.
Shion: Yes, you’re right. By the way, could you stop calling me Chief? I don’t
work here anymore.
Togashi: No matter where you go or what you become, you’re still our dear
Chief. (to Allen) Right, Chief Ridgeley?
Allen: (a little nervous) Huh? Oh, uh, well, yeah.
Shion: Thanks, guys. Where’s KOS-MOS?
Togashi: She got beat up pretty badly, so she’s undergoing maintenance.
[Later, the camera shows Shion who glances at the maintenance bed of KOS-MOS’s.]
Shion: KOS-MOS, you’re still doing your best. (a little unhappy) But what am I
doing? What would you think of me if you saw me now?
Allen: Chief…
[Allen appears at the scene.]
Shion: Hmm?
Allen: I guess you’re concerned about KOS-MOS.
Shion: Oh, it’s not that, I—After seeing KOS-MOS and everyone, I just feel like
you’ve all left me behind. That’s all.
Allen: Chief…
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: I’m sorry. I think I’ll be going. Thanks for everything today.
[As Shion was about to leave, Allen catches up to Shion.]
Allen: Chief! Um, tomorrow!
Shion: Hmm?
Allen: T-tomorrow, would you like to go out for a bite in the city? I found
this great restaurant the other day and—
Shion: Sure, sounds good.
Allen: Yeah, I figured you’d be busy. Then, maybe next time—
Shion: I said, sure!
Allen: Huh? What? R-really?
Shion: Yeah. When would be a good time? I’m free all day.
Allen: Uh, um, okay, let’s meet in the hotel lobby at 7PM. I’ll come get you.
Shion: Okay. I’ll be waiting.
Allen: (nervous) Th-th-thank you! See you then! Good night!
Shion: Good night.
[Shion left the scene. A little later…]
Roth: Excuse me.
[Roth appeared at the scene.]
Roth: Is this the KOS-MOS maintenance room? (approaching the Vector employees)
It’s smaller-scale than I expected.
Togashi: (approaching Roth) Special Adviser Roth Mantel? Why are you here? Did
you come to gloat to the losers?
Allen: (to Togashi) Calm down, Togashi. (to Roth) I apologize. What can we do
for you?
Roth: Oh, that’s quite all right. What he said isn’t exactly wrong.
Allen: Excuse me?
Roth: I mean, I came here to finish off the losers.
[There was a brief pause.]
Roth: I need you to gather your things together at once.
[The Vector employees became puzzled and shocked.]
Togashi: Wait a minute! What about KOS-MOS’s repairs?
Roth: There’s no need. KOS-MOS will never awaken again.
Allen: What are you talking—
Roth: This will explain it.
[Roth pulls out a file document and hands it to Allen.]
Allen: (reading the document) What? Decision to dispose of KOS-MOS… (slightly
pissed off) What the hell is this?!
Roth: It’s exactly what it says. The Subcommittee voted on the decision a short
while ago. There is no need for us to waste our resources. So, we’re pouring it
all into T-elos’s development. I’m sorry, but I’m afraid she’s going to be
scrapped.
[The camera shows the maintenance bed of KOS-MOS’s from the close view far from
the Vector employees and Roth.]
Allen: I can’t believe it. How can they scrap KOS-MOS?
[Later, the camera switches to Shion who rides the transporter back to No. 2
area. Upon arrival…]
Shion: Let’s see, I suppose I’ll return to the hotel for now.
[Shion returns to Möbius Hotel and takes the elevator up to room 701. Later,
Shion uses the computer terminal in room 701 and speaks with Doctus through the
communication monitor.]
Doctus: So, this is the footage from the T-weapon demonstration? You’ve got
guts recording secret government information right out in the open. I bet you
could earn a pretty penny if you became a GNN reporter.
Shion: Stop joking and take a look at it. Do you think you can extract any data
from this footage?
Doctus: Not right away. I’ll need some time.
Shion: Please try. This T-weapon and on unknown developer are the core of the
government’s project. I’m sure we can find all sorts of things once we start
poking around.
Doctus: So, you think Vector is involved in this as well? But they canceled
KOS-MOS’s development, right? Aren’t they being a little roundabout?
Shion: True. But the way T-elos looks, I can’t believe Vector isn’t involved.
Something we know nothing about is happening quickly.
Doctus: All right. Leave it to us. Also, there was something interesting in the
data from the other day.
Shion: Is it information about my father?
Doctus: No, we haven’t found that yet. But we did find a keyword: Canaan.
Shion: Canaan? You mean, that Canaan?
Doctus: No, not the Realian. We think it’s a name of some program or system
used for observation or investigation.
Shion: Canaan…
Doctus: We don’t have the details on its objective, but one thing is clear,
Vector has been using this “Canaan” for over one hundred years to search
something.
Shion: Can you find out some more about it?
Doctus: We can, but it’ll cost extra.
Shion: (startled) What? You’re going to charge for it?!
Doctus: Just kidding. It may have something to do with that Realian, so it’s on
the house.
[The communication monitor with Doctus ended. As Shion gets up from her seat,
the camera shows Nephilim, who suddenly appeared at the scene.]
Shion: Huh!? Nephilim. What is it?
Nephilim: Trying to protect someone does not always lead to happiness.
Shion: What?
[There was a brief pause.]
Nephilim: Grimoire, only wanted to find me. But that made a great many people
suffer. With him gone, the Gnosis phenomenon should have stopped expanding. But
it didn’t. Shion, the Gnosis phenomenon happening now is not caused by
Lemegeton. A certain being is leading this universe to destruction.
Shion: Destroy the universe? Who would do that?
Nephilim: A sad individual who continues to exist for his own atonement. He
hopes for happiness of the one important to him, but that will bring suffering
to many.
Shion: Atonement? Important to him?
Nephilim: Yes, for that person who is important to him, he feels it is
acceptable to throw away this world.
[There was another brief pause.]
Nephilim: Shion. The only one who knows where we are headed is KOS-MOS. The
only one who can open KOS-MOS’s heart is you. So, please—
Shion: Wait.
[Nephilim vanishes from the scene.]
Shion: Nephilim… KOS-MOS’s heart.
[Later, the camera switches to the high view of Fifth Jerusalem where chaos and
Nephilim are sitting on the high ledge.]
Nephilim: I knew I wouldn’t be able to tell her.
chaos: I know.
Nephilim: The truth is too hard for Shion right now. If she let it pass without
knowing, it would be so much easier.
chaos: Learning the truth doesn’t always lead to happiness. They might even be
better off if they live without it. But sometimes, the truth seeks you out. I
think the fact that Shion is here is telling us that. She must learn the truth.
Nephilim: Maybe so. But it’s only a matter of time before Shion’s heard and
body are—
chaos: What if that’s inevitable? My existence and yours…may be an inevitable
part of this world where all things flow to a certain point. If our reason for
existing is that we are meant to exist—
Nephilim: I don’t think there’s only a single future. A single human thought
can change the world. You’re the one who taught people that.
chaos: What I can do is limited. I still don’t even know how I should use this
power. Why am I allowed to exist?
Nephilim: chaos…
chaos: I want to believe in the existence of order born from discord. That’s
why I’m with them.
[Later, the camera switches to the computer room where Juli and Canaan speak to
each other.]
Canaan: There’s nothing suspicious in the data concerning this man called Roth
Mantel. I checked Vector as well to be sure, but there was no information on
him at all.
Juli: I’m sure Dmitri’s done that as well. But why has he placed him at the
core of the project now?
Canaan: Perhaps that’s just how attractive the T-weapon system is. It’s also
possible he wanted to eliminate Vector’s influence.
Juli: Yes, but I bet there’s more to it than just that.
Canaan: I also have information regarding the Elsa. In order to break through
that hypersphere, we will need output on the level of the phase transfer cannon
equipped on Omega.
Juli: That’s not going to happen. We can’t use it considering how unstable its
systems are. And besides, Dmitri would never authorize it.
Canaan: Then breaking through that hypersphere is impossible with current
Federation technology.
Juli: You mean we’ll have to give up on rescuing the Elsa?
Canaan: No, I just said it can’t be done with Federation technology. According
to my database, there is another weapon capable of breaking through it.
Juli: Another weapon?
Canaan: KOS-MOS’s Tertiary Weapons System. She is capable of the same output as
an E.S. So she may be able to break through.
Juli: KOS-MOS is already slated for disposal, so it’s just as unlikely as your
first suggestion. Is your situational analysis capability defective? How are we
supposed to equip her with her Tertiary Weapons System…and send her to that
region of space?
Canaan: With all due respect, you are the one who is unable to analyze the
situation, Dr. Mizrahi. (stepping away a little) That freighter infiltrated a
region of space under martial law for an illegal expedition. Officially, it
doesn’t even exist. If you want to rescue something that doesn’t exist, you’ll
have to take a certain amount of risk.
Juli: You mean—
Canaan: Yes. KOS-MOS has already been thrown out. That doesn’t mean we can’t
reuse her.
[There was a brief pause.]
Juli: You certainly don’t think small, do you?
Canaan: I was designed specifically for such objectives.
[Later, the camera switches to the holy place where Margulis kneels towards a
bright light.]
Margulis: What did you say?
Heinlein: I said to abandon it. Did you not hear my words?
Margulis: Pardon my words, but Omega was originally ours. How can we abandon it?
[There was a brief pause and the mysterious voice from the previous event with
Margulis will be known as Heinlein from this point on.]
Margulis: Your Eminence, please, order its recovery.
Heinlein: There is no need.
Margulis: Then, please, tell me why. I did not understand our retreat at
Rennes-le-Château. And now this. Please, tell me your thoughts, your Eminence.
Heinlein: Omega has returned to its rightful master. And I have already taken
measures to deal with the Zohar Project. There is no need for you to interject,
Chief Inquisitor.
Margulis: Its rightful master? Are you saying that it did not belong to us?
That’s the first I’ve heard of it. In fact, fifteen years ago, on Miltia, I—
Heinlein: Know your place, Margulis. Do you intend to let your desire overcome
you and destroy your faith, like Sergius?
Margulis: N-no, of course not, Your Eminence. My apologies.
Heinlein: You sound tired, Margulis. Rest for a while. You are dismissed.
Margulis: Yes, Your Eminence.
Heinlein: Margulis, everything is God’s will. There is no need for concern. Do
not question. Do as I say, and all will be well.
[Later, the camera switches to Wilhelm’s office where the Red Testament faces
Wilhelm.]
Red Testament: All preparations are complete.
Wilhelm: Good. This spiral cobweb will capture her heart.
Red Testament: And when it does, she will willingly wrap its threads around
herself in order to find the truth.
Wilhelm: Why do humans insist on searching?
Red Testament: The human mind holds limitless potential. If they continue to
seek and search, they shall eventually become gods. That’s probably what they
believe.
Wilhelm: What we can do is limited. For precisely that reason, we need a world
that is fitting for us. And we are the only ones who can accomplish that.
Dreams, future, possibilities. She was born to put an end to these fleeting
illusions. Everything follows the destined flow.
[Later, the camera switches to the Consolidated Advance Technology Testing
Ground where Allen enters the hallway.]
Allen: (worried) How am I supposed to explain this to the Chief? There’s no way
I can tell her that KOS-MOS has been slated for disposal.
[Just as Allen who is worried walks towards the elevator, Juli appeared at the
scene and gets Allen’s attention.]
Juli: It’s dangerous to get lost in thought while walking.
Allen: (turns around and faces Juli) What?! Oh, Committee Member Mizrahi. Can I
do something for you?
Juli: (steps towards Allen) Could I speak to you for a moment, Chief Ridgeley?
Allen: Sure. What is it?
Juli: I want you to get in touch with Shion soon. Do you know her personal
contact information?
Allen: Sure, that’s no problem, but what’s going on?
Juli: They’ve decided to dispose of KOS-MOS, correct? I need to speak to her
about that. I’d like to come along as well, of course.
Allen: Oh, that’s right, of course you’d know about that. Actually, I was just
trying to figure out how I’m going to tell her about KOS-MOS.
Juli: Relax. I won’t let them dispose of KOS-MOS. That’s what we’re going to
talk about.
Allen: Huh?
[Later, the camera switches to Möbius Hotel, room 701 where Shion uses the
computer terminal and speaking to Doctus through the communication monitor.]
Doctus: I watched that footage. It’s certainly astonishing.
Shion: So, did you find out anything?
Doctus: We did some research on T-elos, but we found no relevant information in
any database. Everything from its official project proposal to the budget is a
complete blank.
Shion: What about his supporters? Did he erase everything about him in order to
preserve secrecy?
Doctus: No, no records ever existed in the first place.
Shion: How is that possible? It’s being used by the military.
Doctus: Beats me, but that’s the truth. But, you know, if he’s clean on the
surface, he’s probably dirty as hell deep down. Hey, is it possible to transfer
KOS-MOS directly through the U.M.N.?
Shion: No, all advanced AI devices, including KOS-MOS, need a U.M.N. tube for
transport. Basically, they have to go through the hyperspace or it will damage
their functions. In other words, some sort of ship is necessary when moving
one. Why do you ask?
Doctus: Well, about a week ago, a Dominic transport ship affiliated with the
Hyams company, docked at Fifth Jerusalem’s 47th port. When I checked its cargo
records, I found something interesting. At the time of docking, the port’s mass
detectors recorded a total mass of 3751 tons. But at the time it left port, it
was 3750.79 tons. The Dominic has a regular crew of three. This weight
difference wasn’t caused by people. In other words, these records show that
something must have been taken off the ship. Normally, any cargo unloaded into
the container terminal, even if it’s a government secret, has some sort of
record registered. But this time—
Shion: There was no record.
Doctus: Right. What’s the mass of the bare minimum equipment required to
maintain KOS-MOS?
Shion: Hmm. It depends on the type of frame she’s using, but probably around
200kg—(gasping) Ah!
Doctus: That may be the missing piece. Assuming it wasn’t constructed on Fifth
Jerusalem.
Shion: Then Ormus is involved in T-elos’s development?
Doctus: Who knows? But it’s disturbingly obvious. They may be deliberately
drawing attention to it to cover up something else.
[Suddenly, Shion receives a signal from another communication monitor where
Miyuki is contacting Shion.]
Miyuki: What’s up?! Hey! You guys already started! You could have invited me,
you know!
Doctus: You haven’t missed a thing. By the way, have you already taken care of
what I asked for?
Miyuki: You betcha!
Doctus: Shion, we’ve pretty much finished researching your father. There are
some things in life one is better off not knowing. Do you still want to know?
Shion: Yes. I have to know the truth.
Doctus: This record is in regards to the U-TIC Organization fifteen years ago.
Shion: The Federal Advanced Technology Special Inspection Bureau. That’s the
name of the government office that was observing U-TIC at the time.
Miyuki: Yes. And…the person who was appointed to Miltia as the Federation
government’s inspector was—Uh…
Shion: I was right, wasn’t I?
Miyuki: Yes. It’s just like you said.
Shion: Dad was the U-TIC Organization inspector. He must have had some kind of
contact with Professor Mizrahi.
Doctus: Shion…
Miyuki: But that doesn’t mean he conspired with Professor Mizrahi and summoned
the Gnosis. Th-this sort of thing happens all the time, you know? An
incompetent government bureaucrat fails to stop a crisis, and it turns into a
catastrophe.
Shion: What?
Doctus: What kind of example is that?
Miyuki: (puzzled) It, uh, I mean…
Shion: It’s okay, don’t worry about it. I suspected it all along. Even if he
was just an incompetent bureaucrat like you said, he’s still guilty of standing
by and letting something like that happen.
Miyuki: Ngh…
Shion: I finally know why Jin doesn’t like the idea of me getting involved as
well. I feel better now that I don’t have to wonder anymore.
Miyuki: Shion…
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: That’s right. I suspected it all along. That’s why I—
[Suddenly, a receiving signal can be heard.]
Miyuki: Oh, it’s from Allen.
Shion: I’ll take it over here.
[Suddenly, the camera shows sonic waves as Shion holds her head, she collapsed
and passed out at the scene.]
Miyuki: Sh-Shion!
Doctus: Shion!
[Suddenly, the communication monitor with Allen appeared.]
Allen: Hello! Huh? (startled) Ch-Ch-Ch-Chief, what’s wrong?!
Doctus: Shion!
Allen: Chief! Are you all right?! Chief!
[Later, the camera switches to room 701 where Allen sits next to Shion’s bed as
Shion lays in the bed. Then…]
Shion: Allen…
Allen: (worried) Are you all right, Chief? You scared me. You collapsed right
as the connection went through.
Shion: You came to check on me?
Allen: Well, I was the closet.
Shion: I see.
Allen: Of course, even if we were a million light years apart, I’d still be
here in a flash.
Shion: Eh heh heh heh…
Allen: Want something to drink? I had an MC here a few minutes ago, but he said
it was probably overexertion. Have you been pushing your lately?
Shion: Yeah. I’m sorry for worrying you.
[Shion gets up.]
Allen: Wait, you need to stay in bed.
Shion: I’m fine now. A lot happened today. I’m sure that’s the reason.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: Chief, I, uh, have a message for you from Committee Member Mizrahi.
Shion: From Juli?
Allen: Yes, she says she wants to talk to you, so she’d like to meet with you
on the Durandal tomorrow. But if you’re not feeling well, I’ll ask her to
postpone it.
Shion: You worry too much. I’m fine now. Oh, but, tomorrow we were—
Allen: Ah, it’s okay. Talking with Member Mizrahi is much more important. Don’t
worry about canceling our plans. We don’t have time to be going out to eat
dinner.
Shion: Allen, let’s go out for a bit.
Allen: What? Sure, if you like, that’s fine with me.
[Shion and Allen exit Möbius Hotel. Later, the camera shows Shion and Allen at
the park area, having their sandwich wraps. Shion gets up from the bench and
looks at the view of the city.]
Shion: Mmm. It feels good out here. I love the night air.
Allen: Yes, this area is under environmental protection, so there’s a lot of
trees and plants.
Shion: I’m sorry about our dinner plans for tomorrow. I didn’t mean to
substitute it like this.
Allen: Please don’t worry about it. The location wasn’t important to me.
Anyway, this kind of atmosphere is much more valuable.
Shion: Atmosphere?
Allen: Oh, n-nothing. Just talking to myself.
[As Allen was going to sit on the bench, he accidentally sat on the sandwich
wraps.]
Allen: Ow! Hot! Hot!
Shion: Oh!
Allen: Oh, s-sorry.
Shion: It’s all right. We almost wasted a magnificent dinner.
Allen: Magnificent? It’s just prosciutto.
Shion: Come on. A single thought can change the world. Even fast food can
become an elegant dinner. (remembered something) Oh.
Allen: Huh?
Shion: I just had déjà vu. Kevin used to like eating outside, too.
Allen: Did you eat together with him a lot?
Shion: Yeah. (steps away a little) I was new, so he always treated me.
Allen: Oh, okay.
[Later, the camera switches to the computer room where Canaan is using the
computer. Then…]
Canaan: How long do you intend to hide there?
[Suddenly, Doctus appeared at the scene.]
Doctus: I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised I can’t sneak up on you.
[Doctus approaches Canaan.]
Canaan: What do you want?
Doctus: (slightly suspicious of Canaan) I’ll cut to the chase. Who are you?
Canaan: I believe I gave you my personal data some time ago.
Doctus: I’m not interested in that painted-over information. I wanted to know
what you were originally made for.
Canaan: What are you talking about?
Doctus: Oh, are you going to pretend you don’t know? Program Canaan, a
surveillance program listed in the records of top secret Vector data. It’s
programmed into your mind.
Canaan: Program Canaan? You’re bluffing. That keyword doesn’t exist in my
database.
Doctus: Are you going to play dumb? What is it you’re trying to hide so badly?
Canaan: Wait. Hold on. I really don’t know. There really is a program with that
name?
[Doctus uses her scanners to analyze something.]
Doctus: So, they kept its functionality secret, even from yourself. All right.
I’ll believe you.
[Doctus gives Canaan a data file.]
Doctus: It’s partial data on Program Canaan we obtained from Vector. If you
want to confirm its validity, you’ll have to do it yourself.
[As Doctus starts walking away…]
Doctus: Oh, and one warning. Even if you weren’t aware of the program’s
existence, it still affects your behavior. If you interfere with us, even if it
isn’t you own will, we won’t hesitate to eliminate you. Keep that in mind.
Canaan: …
[Doctus left the scene. The next morning, the camera switches to room 701 where
Shion woke up after the wake-up alarm sounded.]
Shion: Looks like it’s about time. I’d better hurry to the spaceport.
[Shion proceeds to the Orbital Elevator and takes it up to the Federation
Orbital Space Port. Shion makes her way to the elevator leading to the
Durandal. Upon arrival, Shion ran towards Jr., MOMO and Ziggy.]
Jr.: (excited) Hey, Shion! You’re looking well!
Shion: Looks like you’re all doing good, too.
Voice of Jin: Shion.
[Jin appeared at the scene.]
Shion: Jin?! That’s right. I completely forgot you were with them.
Jin: (puzzled) Is that any way to greet the brother you haven’t seen in a
while? Everyone else is here. You know, you really should be a little more
punctual—
Shion: Yes, yes. Everyone’s here now, right? Let’s get started.
Jr.: Ha ha ha! You haven’t changed a bit, Shion. Juli and the others are
waiting. This way!
[Later, the camera shows Shion’s group who are having a meeting with Juli in
the bridge.]
Juli: Shion, have you heard about KOS-MOS?
Shion: KOS-MOS? No. What’s going on?
Allen: Committee Member Mizrahi, I’ll tell her. Chief, they’ve decided to scrap
KOS-MOS.
Shion: Scrap? You can’t be serious.
Juli: I’m afraid it’s true. They made the decision yesterday.
Shion: (unhappily shakes her head) KOS-MOS…
Juli: I understand how you feel, but there’s no time to get depressed. I want
you to listen carefully to what I’m about to say, and then make a decision.
Shion: Hm?
Juli: First, take a look at this.
[Juli activates a display monitor with a hypersphere.]
Shion: What is it?
Jr.: It’s a hypersphere that appeared during a battle with Ormus. The Elsa was
swallowed by it.
Juli: Right. And now, this hypersphere is beginning to shrink. It’ll likely
continue to shrink to Planck-scale size and then disappear from this dimension.
Shion: What will happen to the Elsa?!
Juli: At this rate…it will be taken into phase space along with the
hypersphere. If that happens, it’ll be impossible for us to rescue them. If we
don’t break through this hypersphere, we can’t rescue the Elsa.
Jr.: But weapons on the Durandal or E.S.s don’t even make a dent.
Juli: The surface of that hypersphere is connected to imaginary space. Ordinary
attacks are useless against it. Its only weak spot is a part called the Klein
Point. If we can pierce that point with a high-output weapon and reverse the
space, then perhaps.
Jr.: (puzzled) You’ve gotta be kidding me! How the hell can we do that?!
Shion: (thought of an idea) Oh! KOS-MOS! KOS-MOS’s phase transfer unit!
Juli: Exactly. KOS-MOS’s Tertiary Weapons System may be able to break through
that hypersphere.
Allen: But KOS-MOS has been slated for scrap. How are we supposed to do this?
Besides, there’s no way we’ll get permission to use the Tertiary Weapons System.
Shion: Hmm.
Juli: Yes, that’s why I’ve gathered you all here. KOS-MOS is currently awaiting
disposal inside the Zohar Project facility.
Ziggy: You’re planning to steal KOS-MOS?
Juli: There’s no other way to rescue the Elsa. I’ll guide you during the
infiltration, but it’ll still be dangerous. It’ll be up to you to decide.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: (nods) All right. I’ll do it. I can’t just abandon the Elsa’s crew, or
KOS-MOS.
Jin: Shion!
Jr.: Yeah, I guess if we do them a big favor now, we’ll be able to make use of
it later.
Juli: Then it’s settled. We don’t know how long the hypersphere’s shrinking
will last. We need to being immediately. We move tonight.
Shion: (getting exhausted) Right. Let’s get ready and—
[Suddenly, the camera shows Shion holding her head as sonic waves appears on
the camera.]
Allen: Chief? Are you all right?
Shion: (getting more exhausted) Yes, I’m fine—
Jin: (worried) Shion?
Shion: (about to pass out) Nnnh…
[Shion collapsed and passed out at the scene.]
Allen: Chief!
[Later, the camera shows Allen who walks out of the sickroom where Shion is at.
Then, Jin appeared at the scene.]
Allen: Jin.
Jin: You look tired. I’ll take over now. Please get some rest.
Allen: No, I’m fine. I’m more interested in hearing the results of her
examination.
[Jin shakes his head lightly.]
Jin: Even the medical staff here doesn’t know what caused her collapse. They
say it’s probably exhaustion or something.
[As Allen walks away…]
Allen: She collapsed once at the hotel, too. She seems to have been busy
lately, so maybe that’s it.
Jin: I see.
[Jin enters the sickroom as Allen left the scene. Later, the camera switches to
the sickroom where Shion is on the bed as Jin enters. Jin approaches Shion.]
Jin: How are you feeling?
[Jin sits on the bed next to Shion.]
Shion: I’m sorry for worrying you.
Jin: Are you still working with Scientia?
Shion: Oh, you knew.
Jin: Allen said you’ve been busy. I figured that might be it. Ever since you
were little, you’d rush forward without stopping once you’ve set your mind on
it. And never heeded my advice.
Shion: You’re quite correct.
[Jin gets up from the bed.]
Jin: Well, it’s all right as long as you’re healthy.
[Jin left the scene. Then, the camera shows the herbal remedy that Jin left
behind on Shion’s bed.]
Shion: Mm. Herbal remedy? (if Jin was here to hear her speak) You could have
just handed it to me you know.
[Later, the camera switches to the Federation Orbital Space Port where Shion
and Juli exit the Durandal.]
Juli: (a little concerned) Are you feeling all right?
Shion: Yes, I just needed some rest. I feel great now.
Juli: I envy you.
Shion: (puzzled) Hm?
Juli: I think anyone would. You’ve been true to your beliefs after you resigned
from Vector after the Gnosis terrorism.
Shion: I don’t know. I mean, I’m not even really sure, myself.
Juli: (steps away a little) And here I am, still doing the same thing I always
have done. Not asking or thinking whether what I am doing is right or wrong.
Shion: Are you regretting your participation in the development of Omega?
Juli: Maybe. It’s a weapon with absolute power and no clear objective. And yet,
I’m participating in its development so I can prove myself to society. To clear
the shame from the name, “Mizrahi.”
Shion: Do you think KOS-MOS’s very existence is dangerous, too?
Juli: Shion, KOS-MOS isn’t a weapon. It’s probably strange for a scientist to
say this, but I have a feeling that KOS-MOS possesses something very important.
Shion: Something important—
Juli: (steps away a little) Unlike the human-based Realians, KOS-MOS is
composed entirely of machines. How much real difference do you think there is
between the bundles of protein that makes us, and the machines that compose
her? We’re both a wave that make up this universe. The only difference is the
number of ripples. I think if we have hearts and minds, then it’s evident that
she would have them as well.
Shion: Do you think KOS-MOS possesses a heart?
Juli: Isn’t that what you wish?
Shion: Maybe, but maybe not.
Juli: I don’t know what your thoughts and intentions were when you built her,
but no matter what happens, I want you to believe in KOS-MOS. And more than
anything else, you must believe the person who built her, yourself. That’s your
duty as her creator.
[Juli left the scene.]
Shion: Juli…
Voice of Jr.: Did Juli head back to the facility?
Jr. and chaos appeared at the scene.
Shion: Yes, she said she’s going to get things ready for our infiltration.
Jr.: Okay. We should get started, too. There’s not much time. Stock up on
anything you’ll need.
chaos: Let’s meet in the lobby of Shion’s hotel. We won’t look suspicious
meeting in town, and it’s close to the facility.
Jr.: Is that okay with you, Shion?
Shion: Sure, that’s fine.
Jr.: Okay. Let’s get moving!
[Jr. and chaos left the scene. Then…]
Shion: We’re going to be heading into the Consolidated Advanced Technology
Testing Ground again. I better check our equipment before we head there.
[After Shion checks her equipments and supplies, Shion proceeds to Möbius
Hotel. Upon entering, Shion talks to Allen.]
Allen: Chief! Before we go to the Consolidated Advanced Technology Testing
Ground, I have some information for you!
Shion: Information? What is it?
Allen: It’s not that I don’t trust Miyuki, but you know what that place is
like! It’ll give us an advantage in battle in case we still wind up having a
fight!
[Allen goes over the Skill Line with Shion. After that…]
Allen: Well, that’s about it. I’ve got an idea! I’ll give you my skill points,
so go ahead and try them out!
[Allen gives 20 Skill Points to Shion.]
Allen: Also, Chief, I’ve sent this explanation to your database. Just in case
you want to hear it again!
[Shion’s database got updated. Later…]
Allen: Oh, Chief! It’s almost time, isn’t it? We’re going to infiltrate the ?
CAT Testing Grounds. The others should show up once it gets dark, so let’s wait
here in the hotel until then.
[Shion talks to Allen.]
Allen: Miyuki should be helping us out on site. I think it’d be best if we
don’t leave the hotel together. It’ll cut down on drawing attention to us. Is
that all right?
Shion: Yes.
Allen: Then we’ll wait for night fall, until the start of the mission.
[Later during the night, Shion’s group gets prepared as Jr. appeared at the
scene.]
Jr.: Everyone ready?
Allen: Listen, we’re going up against an important facility of the Galaxy
Federation military. They’ll attack intruders without stopping to ask
questions, so stay on your toes.
[There was no response from anyone.]
Jr.: (to Allen) You’re the one we’re most worried about.
Allen: (faces Jr.) Hey! I know that facility better than anyone else here.
Shion: I know. I’m counting on you.
Allen: Chief…
[Suddenly, Jin appeared at the scene.]
Jin: Sorry to interrupt your tender moment, but we don’t have much time. Let’s
get going.
[Later, the camera switches to the road next to the Consolidated Advanced
Technology Testing Grounds where the transport car arrives at the rendezvous
point.]
Miyuki: Shion! Over here! Come on, hurry!
Allen: Hey, hey, not so loud. Do you want them to find us? So, is everything
ready?
Miyuki: Yep, all set! I tweaked the security, so you’ve got a free pass inside.
Shion: I hope you didn’t make any mistakes this time.
Miyuki: Oh, come on, you can trust me! You’re the one who told me not to do
anything dangerous and then asked me to help you.
Shion: There isn’t anyone else I could ask.
Miyuki: What about Doctus? You could have asked Scientia!
Shion: They’re busy with something else. Besides, this is our own problem. I
can’t ask them to help with this.
Miyuki: Ah-hah, I knew it! You’re only using me because there’s no one else!
Allen: Tch-ha ha ha ha.
Miyuki: Hey! Stop laughing!
Jr.: So, how do we get in?
chaos: The main gate is sealed, isn’t it?
Allen: Don’t worry. We can get in by using the mono-carrier below. We’ll also
use the transporter within this facility. As for the route, first we’ll head
from deck number two to the exercise area. Past that is a transporter on deck
number five. That’ll take us to the research wing where KOS-MOS is.
Miyuki: Right! Just leave the rest to me! I’ve got something up my sleeve just
in case we get caught. And I’ll even help fight against any guards we may
happen to run into.
Shion: Your job is to make sure we don’t get caught. Please don’t screw this
up, Miyuki.
chaos: Nch-ha ha ha ha ha…
Jr.: Heh heh heh…
Miyuki: Hey! I said stop laughing!
[Shion’s group proceeds to the mono-carrier and takes it to the Consolidated
Advanced Technology Testing Ground. As Shion’s group eventually made their way
to the transporter dock…]
Shion: We’ve come out on the platform. First, we need to get on the second
transporter.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the No. 2 transporter and takes it to the No. 2
area. After arriving, Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the next
area, Shion’s group takes the No. 5 transporter to the next area. Upon arrival,
Shion’s group arrived near the locked elevator.]
Miyuki: Good work, guys. All that’s left is to take this elevator to the
research wing. We can relax now.
Jr.: Well, that was pretty easy.
Miyuki: I told you I had everything all set! I’m pretty good, huh?
Shion: (impatient) Yes, yes, we see how useful you are. Now, let’s go.
Miyuki: (unlocking the lock code) Here we go! Huh? That’s weird.
[The elevator door did not unlock.]
Shion: What’s wrong? There’s not much time. Hurry up.
Miyuki: (slightly nervous) Um, well…the elevator isn’t responding.
Shion: Miyuki. You screwed up again, didn’t you?
Miyuki: (nervous) What? No, wait, it’s okay! I thought this might happen, so I
prepared another route! So, it’s not a problem!
Shion: Are you sure about this?
Miyuki: Oh, Shion! Everything’s fine! C’mon, let’s go!
Shion: (frustrated) Ahww!
[Later…]
Shion: Looks like we’ll just have to keep going forward.
[Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the area with the control console,
Shion’s group activates the control console.]
Console Voice: Warning: Purging restraint power unit.
[The camera then shows the restraint power unit purging where the monster was
revealed from another area as the power unit lowers between the bridge gaps to
form a crossing bridge. Shion’s group moves on. In the area with a big window
that shows a Gnosis, Shion approaches and suddenly, the Gnosis strikes the
windows, making various cracks on it. Then, the Gnosis escapes from the scene.]
Shion: This block was a Gnosis breeding area. I think we just made a mistake.
[Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the A.W.G.S. hangar, Shion’s group
fights the AG-01. After Shion’s group defeats AG-01, they then fight VX-7000.
After Shion’s group defeats VX-7000…]
MOMO: I never thought we’d end up fighting them. It feels rather strange.
Jr.: It’s only an A.G.W.S. The pilots pick which side they’re on. Don’t get
emotional about it.
Shion: I guess it all depends on who’s piloting them. But it’s not something
you can easily forget.
MOMO: You didn’t do anything wrong. I’m sorry.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the area with the elevator control. After Shion’s
group activates the elevator…]
Miyuki: (excited) See, look! The elevator is functional! Just look at it!
Shion: What do you mean, look at it? If the elevator worked earlier, we could
have avoided unnecessary battles.
Miyuki: That’s true, but…see? Now we can go to the research ward!
Shion: Are you sure?
Miyuki: Of course! Come on. Let’s hurry up. I’m sure KOS-MOS is waiting, too!
[Shion’s group eventually makes their way to the Vector research wing. As the
elevator descends, the elevator descends past the Vector research wing.]
Shion: What’s going on, Miyuki? The elevator went past our floor.
Miyuki: What? Uh, hmm… I wonder why.
Shion: You messed up again, didn’t you?
Miyuki: No, I couldn’t have. I checked it! Really, I did!
Jin: This isn’t her fault. (sensing suspicions) We are being lead somewhere by
someone or something.
Shion: What do you mean?
Ziggy: Where does this elevator go?
Allen: Oh, it’s, uh… If we keep going down this way, we should end up at a
large underground hangar.
Jr.: So, something’s down there, then, huh.
Shion: (sighs) Oh…
[Later, as the elevator continues to descends…]
Jr.: Hey, look at that!
[The camera shows the Omega as the elevator with Shion’s group continues
descending.]
Jin: That’s—Omega!
Jr.: That thing’s enormous! What the hell is my idiot father planning to do
with that thing?
[Shion’s group gets off the elevator as it lands on the lowest floor. As
Shion’s group glances at Omega, the camera shows Shion, who suddenly holds her
head after the camera shows another sonic wave.]
Jr.: Shion!
[Just as Shion was about to collapse, Ziggy catches her from the fall.]
Allen: Chief?!
[As Shion tries to recover…]
Shion: I-I’m fine. I just felt—a little dizzy, that’s all.
Allen: Maybe you haven’t completely recovered yet.
Shion: I’m fine. It’s nothing, really.
[As Shion starts to stand on her own as well as recovering herself…]
Allen: (worried) Chief…
Shion: (walking slowly) It’s okay. I’m just a little light-headed.
[As Shion continues to recover herself, she suddenly saw something.]
Shion: Oh.
Allen: Huh?
[Suddenly, the camera shows Abel who appears at the scene near the door.]
Shion: That boy—That’s Abel!
[Later…]
Shion: You’re Abel, right?
Abel: Sad being, this way.
[Abel enters the door.]
Shion: Hey, wait!
[Abel left the scene.]
Jr.: Who’s that kid? You know him?
Shion: No, but Juli said he’s an invaluable member of the Zohar Project.
Allen: Oh, I forgot to tell you earlier, but he’s the pilot of Omega. He lives
in this facility. You see him around CR a lot.
Shion: That boy is Omega’s pilot? But why is he here by himself?
Jr.: Maybe it’s a trap?
Shion: Who would do that? And more importantly, why? And who does he mean by
“sad being”?
[Miyuki can be seen approaching Shion’s group.]
Allen: Maybe he’s trying to lead us to KOS-MOS.
Jr.: So, you wanna follow him?
[There was a brief pause.]
Miyuki: Um, I don’t understand any of what you just said. What’s going on?
Shion: (ignoring Miyuki) Yeah, there’s no point in staying here.
[Shion’s group moves on.]
Miyuki: Hey, wait, Shion!
[Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the next area, the camera shows
Abel who suddenly appears and goes through the door. Shion’s group proceeds to
the room of scrap. Inside, the camera shows Shion’s group who glances at the
site. Then suddenly, Allen suddenly trips and falls to the floor.]
Allen: Ahh!
Shion: What are you doing, Allen? Are you all right?
Allen: (getting up while holding his head) Ow, that hurt! Hey, what is with the
ground here? Oh! Chief! L-look!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who is inactive and near a bunch of scrapped parts.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Shion desperately rushes towards KOS-MOS as her group follows her.]
Shion: (kneeling towards KOS-MOS) KOS-MOS! How could they do this to you?
Jr.: Man, I can’t believe they’d trash a top security unit in a place like this.
[Shion can be seen depressingly sighing.]
Jr.: Ah, eh, uh, sorry.
Allen: (to Shion) Chief, it’s okay. It seems like there aren’t any damages. We
can reboot her right away.
[Shion and Allen use their portable computer and pulls up the rebooting menu on
the screen.]
Shion: (puzzled) I don’t understand. What’s this task?
[The camera shows Miyuki who also uses her portable computer.]
Shion: Miyuki, can you tell what this is?
Miyuki: Uhhhh—Beats me. But I think it looks like some kind of feedback from
something. I won’t be able to tell without an analysis…and we don’t have that
kind of equipment here for that.
Shion: All right. Then it’ll just have to wait till later. Let’s reboot her and
get out of here. Miyuki, I’ll run a stalking program against that task, so make
a record of it. Ask Doctus to analyze it later. I’m on it!
[Allen sets the reboot sequence on KOS-MOS.]
Allen: Chief, I’m gonna start her up.
Shion: Please do.
[Allen activated the reboot sequence on KOS-MOS and miraculously, KOS-MOS woke
up and stands. Shion, who holds her hands together, sighs with relief.]
Shion: Good morning, KOS-MOS. How are you?
KOS-MOS: And good morning to you, Shion. My drive coefficient is down by .3,
but everything else is running normal. There are no problems.
[Shion approaches KOS-MOS slowly and embraces her.]
Shion: (emotionally happy) Good. I’m sorry, KOS-MOS.
KOS-MOS: Is there something wrong, Shion?
Shion: (still embracing KOS-MOS) No. It’s nothing. I’m just happy. That’s all.
[Afterwards…}
Jr.: All right then. We shouldn’t stay here long. Let’s hurry up and get out.
Allen: Yes. I agree.
Shion: Yeah. KOS-MOS, can you enter battle mode?
KOS-MOS: Yes, any time.
Shion: (to Miyuki) Miyuki, move to backup and support KOS-MOS during combat.
Miyuki: (whining) Why? Why do I have to be backup? I barely got to fight!
Shion: Your job isn’t to fight, so stop whining.
Miyuki: (couldn’t take it) Yes ma’am.
[Shion’s group approaches the dumping elevator. Then…]
chaos: I think we can use this.
Jr.: One sec.
[Jr. checks on the elevator control.]
Jr.: Yeah, it’s connected to the exercise area. Looks good.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the sonic waves as Shion holds her head.]
Jin: Shion, are you all right? You don’t look well.
Shion: What? It’s nothing. I’m…fine—
[Suddenly, Shion collapsed and passed out.]
Jin: Shion!
Allen: (startled) Aheh?
[The camera switches to the scene with the red waves.]
Mysterious Voice: Shion…
Shion: Is that you calling me again? Who are you?
Mysterious Voice: (one word slowly at a time) What do you seek?
Shion: I don’t seek anything.
Mysterious Voice: I want to know. To know you. To know your world.
Shion: You want to know me? I want to know you, as well. Tell me, who are you?
Mysterious Voice: I am the will of the universe. You identify me as U-DO.
Shion: You’re U-DO?
U-DO: What do you desire from the world?
[The mysterious voice in the scenes of red waves will be known as U-DO from
this point on. Later, the camera switches back to the room of scrap.]
Shion: Nnnn…
[Shion then woke up.]
Allen: Chief!
MOMO: Shion! Thank goodness.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: Chief?
Shion: (gained her sense) What? Why am I… What happened?
[Shion glances at everyone for a brief moment.]
Jr.: Are you really okay?
Shion: Yeah sorry. I’m-I’m okay now.
[Shion’s group takes the dumping elevator up to the exercise area. Suddenly,
the A.W.G.S.s was released and they intercept Shion’s group. Shion’s group
makes a run for it and as they continued to be pursuit by the A.G.W.S.s, Jr.
was thrown back as the ground explodes. Jr. miraculously lands from the jump.]
Jr.: Woa!
[The Gnosis Aludra Calf appeared at the scene. Shion’s group fights Aludra
Calf. After Shion’s group defeats Aludra Calf…]
Jr.: Geez, what the hell is the military thinking keeping things like that
around?
Jin: Yes, it’s definitely not an admirable hobby.
Shion: Anyway, it looks like everyone’s okay.
Allen: Well we were able to recover KOS-MOS.
chaos: Then there’s no reason for us to stay here. Let’s return to the Durandal
and hurry to the Elsa’s rescue.
Shion: Yes.
Jr.: Yeah.
[Shion’s group eventually made their way to the Durandal. After boarding, the
Durandal takes off from Fifth Jerusalem. Later, the camera shows Roth who
stands on top of the roof of Fifth Jerusalem, watching the Durandal flying
away. Suddenly, The Blue Testament appeared at the scene.]
Blue Testament: So, what are you gonna do with them? Are we just going to let
them go?
Roth: That’s a foolish question. As we’ve observed, the compass swings sharply
when Shion comes into contact with KOS-MOS. The Thirteenth Key. Even without
our intervention, they will reach that location.
Blue Testament: I guess everything follows the destined flow, huh. Don’t tell
me you knew this was going to happen from the beginning. Ooh…scary, scary.
END OF CHAPTER 2
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
07: CHAPTER 3 Game Script
[The camera shows the Durandal flying towards Gedalya Space. Suddenly, the
Gnosis appears at the scene as the E.S.s starts attacking them. After the E.S.
Reuben sliced and destroyed the first Gnosis, the second Gnosis was thrown into
the hypersphere. The E.S. Asher fires its machine gun.]
chaos: The differential boundary strength of the surface is 910e.
Jr.: Damn, you kidding? Touch that and say good-bye, huh?
[Suddenly, the camera shows another Gnosis appearing at the scene.]
Shion: Gnosis?! Why are they here?
[The E.S. Reuben slices one of the other Gnosis.]
Jin: Shion, there’s no time. Head straight for the coordinates!
Shion: I got it!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS standing on the E.S. Dinah.]
Shion: Are you ready, KOS-MOS?
[The camera shows KOS-MOS activating the Tertiary Weapons System.]
KOS-MOS: Initialization complete. Safety released.
[The E.S. Dinah flies closer and around the hypersphere.]
Shion: We’re in range. Do it anytime, KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: Acknowledged.
[KOS-MOS fires the Tertiary Weapon System’s lasers at the hypersphere and the
Gnosis. However, the hypersphere absorbed the lasers.]
Jr.: What the hell? What’s going on?
MOMO: Oh no! Even KOS-MOS can’t disturb it!
Allen: Chief, maybe this is beyond us!
Shion: Just believe in KOS-MOS! It’s all right. I know that she’ll be able to
do it!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who sets up the weapon deployment.]
KOS-MOS: Setting weapon deployment to maximum output!
[The Tertiary Weapon System unleashes the mechanical wings and then charges up
its laser cannon. KOS-MOS fires the Tertiary Weapon System’s lasers at the
hypersphere. The lasers pierce the surface fissure from the hypersphere and
create a hole.]
Shion: All right!
[The camera shows the Tertiary Weapon System detached from KOS-MOS.]
Jr.: Oh yeah! We’re going in!
[The 4 E.S.s flies into the hypersphere and the surface fissure close after the
E.S.s enter. Later, the camera switches to the bridge of the Durandal.]
100-Series 1: E.S. craft have penetrated the hypersphere! The surface fissure
has closed.
100-Series 2: Gnosis swarm in the surrounding space has disappeared!
100-Series 3: All E.S. craft last from radar. All communications are cut off.
[There was a brief pause.]
Mary: All right! They’ve made it through!
Shelley: It’s too early to celebrate. The Gnosis probably vanished in order to
pursue them. The real challenge starts now.
Mary: I’m sure they’ll manage.
[The camera views the bridge’s view of the hypersphere.]
Mary: We just have to believe in them.
[The camera switches to the cavern with a cross and a casket where Roth stands
and stares at the casket. Then, the Blue Testament appeared at the scene.]
Blue Testament: You sure are infatuated with her. Is it regret from the time
when you still wore a mantle of flesh? Or is it because of ambition you still
hold?
Roth: …
Blue Testament: Heh, heh, heh, so, now you’re going to use the daughter in
place of the imperfect mother? The Maiden who invites the spreading Gnosis.
You’re one Heartless bastard. And it’s not like you don’t know what this is
going to cause.
Roth: It is necessary for the new world. Is your cloak just a decoration?
Blue Testament: Hmph, I don’t like the idea of that thing as the womb, but
whatever. I’ll give you a hand. We just need to destroy KOS-MOS, right?
Roth: It is beyond your power. The only one who can destroy KOS-MOS is T-elos.
Blue Testament: Oh, really? So I guess my job is to attend to the princess’s
little whims.
[There was a brief pause.]
Blue Testament: Works for me. I’ll lead the entourage.
[Later, the camera switches to the inner part of the hypersphere where the
E.S.s is in the air.]
Ziggy: What does the scan of the interior show?
MOMO: Temperature: 18 degrees Celsius. Pressure: 0.94. Wind speed at landing
point is 20 m/s. Atmosphere is 77% nitrogen, 20% oxygen with traces of argon
and carbon dioxide. The air is breathable.
Jr.: What’s the Elsa’s position? Can we get in touch with the crew?
chaos: There’s a response on the underside of the object.
MOMO: I’m opening the channel.
[The communication monitor with Tony and Hammer appeared in the E.S. Asher’s
cockpit.]
Tony & Hammer: Woohoo! We’re saved! We’re gonna get out of here!
Hammer: Little Master! Thank God you’re here!
[The communication monitor with Matthews appeared on the E.S. Asher’s cockpit.]
Matthews: (shouting to Tony and Hammer) Out of the way! Can’t believe you’re
getting’ all excited just because they showed up.
Jr.: You guys sound like you’re doing just fine.
Matthews: Of course. You can’t run a salvage business if you let every little
setback get you down.
Jr.: Looks like there’s a couple of exceptions to that rule.
Matthews: Hey! Stop goofin’ around and get to your posts!
[The communication monitor with Tony and Hammer ended.]
Jr.: We’re on our way now. Get the hangar ready for us.
Matthews: Roger. We’ll be waiting to welcome you.
[The E.S.s makes their way into the Elsa. Later, the camera switches to the
bridge of the Elsa where Shion’s group arrived at the scene.]
Jr.: You can’t escape?! Why?
Matthews: We haven’t got a clue. Hey, Hammer!
Hammer: The logical drive isn’t responding at all. There should be nothing
wrong with it since it’s fully repaired and functioning normally. Anyway, I
haven’t got a clue.
Jr.: If the logical drive isn’t working, there’s nothing we can do.
Professor: Yes, as things are now, the environment bugs will run out of
resources first, and then we’ll eventually run out of water and oxygen.
Jr.: Professor…
Professor: Something in this strange land must be affecting it. We’ll have to
go out and have a look.
Ziggy: You’re certain that something in this land is causing it?
Professor: It’s impossible to be sure. But I think it’s worth investigating.
Jr.: Gotcha. (to Matthews) Captain, get things ready so you can launch at any
time. Don’t worry, we’ll have you outta here in no time.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the central area of the Elsa. Upon arriving, Shion’s
group talks to John Bunnie.
John Bunnie: Hi there! You’re heading out in the E.S.s, right? Then you need to
make sure your E.S.s are ready! I know! I’ll give you one of my E.S. generators!
[Shion’s group received G-Rox/43.]
John Bunnie: You can make an E.S. really powerful! You can equip it by opening
the menu with ( and selecting Equip, the E.S. Equipment, next choose Generator!
Unfortunately, I only have one. You might want to buy enough for all of the
E.S.s. I heard that the shop there got the newest generator model!
[After that, Shion’s group boards their E.S.s and moves on to the next area. On
their way, the E.S.s witnessed a purple crystal.]
Shion: What’s that?
[The camera slightly zooms into the crystal.]
KOS-MOS: This is a Geocrystal.
Ziggy: It seems we can’t destroy it even with the power of the E.S.s.
[The E.S.s moves on. The E.S.s found another Geocrystal and as they strike the
Geocrystal, the Geocrystal falls onto the bottom Geocrystal that the E.S.s just
witnessed.]
Shion: Hmm. So, if we hit the crystal with another, we can destroy it.
[The E.S.s moves on. In the next area, the E.S.s witnessed another Geocrystal.]
MOMO: There’s a Geocrystal over there, too.
chaos: It looks difficult to knock this ore down.
Jr.: Yeah. And if we did, it’d block our path.
Jin: We’ll have to hit with the other ore and destroy it.
[The E.S.s then finds another Geocrystal in the highest part of the mountains.
As the E.S.s pushes the Geocrystal off the ledge, the Geocrystal crashes into
the other Geocrystal which previously blocked the E.S.s path.]
KOS-MOS: Target successfully destroyed. We can now proceed.
Shion: Good job, KOS-MOS! Let’s go back down.
[Later, the E.S.s returned to the previous floor where the Geocrystal used to
be.]
Shion: Okay, here we go!
[The E.S.s moves on to the next area. In the next area, the E.S.s arrived in
the big cave.]
Jr.: Woa! Where are we?
MOMO: It looks like a cave.
[The camera views the big cave.]
MOMO: A very wide one.
[Suddenly, Jr. witnesses a tablet on the cave’s wall.]
Jr.: Hum? Is that Hebrew? No, maybe it’s ancient Aramaic? (tries to read the
tablet) “Behold the great…” Aah! I don’t know. I can’t read it.
MOMO: (tries to read the tablet) And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for
the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone
from the door, and sat upon it.
Jr.: Wow! You can read it?
MOMO: (shakes her head) No, I recognize it. They’re exactly the same words that
I’ve seen before. It was recorded and stored in Daddy’s Y-Data.
Jr.: Mizrahi’s?
[Suddenly, the camera shows the laser cannon firing at the E.S.s.]
Shion: Look out!
[The E.S.s quickly evaded the attack.]
Voice of Blue Testament: Hey! What do you think you’re doing?!
[The camera shows the Blue Testament standing on the E.S. Naphtali.]
Blue Testament: Don’t you know it’s rude to come into someone’s home uninvited!
Jr.: Testament?!
Shion: You! You were in the Song of Nephilim.
Blue Testament: (slightly delighted from Shion’s recognition) Oh, so you
remember me? Well, isn’t that nice. I find that rather interesting. (about to
take off his mask) You see, I remember you, too. I remember that you let me die!
[The camera shows the Blue Testament who takes off his mask and reveals himself
as Virgil.]
Shion: (gasped) But, Lieutenant Virgil! How?!
Virgil: Now don’t get all sentimental on me. It’s not like I’ve been hiding out
here in this dump all this time just so the two of us can talk about old
memories. (spreads out his arms) Hardly! No, I’ve got business to attend to
with your craft!
[The E.S. Naphtali transforms into robotic weaponry from and then fires its
laser cannon at the E.S.s. The E.S.s evaded the attack.]
Shion: Wait, Lieutenant! You’re right! It’s true th-that…that was—
Virgil: Like I’ve told you before, all your self-righteous crap makes me sick!
[The camera shows the tablets emanating.]
MOMO: Jr.! Look at the letters on the wall!
[Suddenly, the E.S.s’ Animas is emanating.]
Virgil: Damn! It’s already started.
Jr.: Wait! What’s going on?!
Virgil: Ha, ha, ha, ha! You were riding them without even knowing about that?
Oh, whoops. And you’re still “compelled” to ride them now, huh? Ha, ha, ha! Now
that really is funny!
Shion: What are you talking about?!
[Suddenly, the Animas stopped reacting from the E.S.s.]
Virgil: It’s quite simple! That is the kind of place this is, to those Vessels
of Anima that you’re using.
Shion: To the Vessels of Anima?
Jr.: What the hell are you talking about?!
Virgil: Come on. You’re not very bright are you? (voice raised at the last word
of the sentence) Why don’t you just try using your heads a little for once?!
[The E.S.s fights E.S. Naphtali. While the fight continues, Virgil makes his
next move.]
Virgil: Hah hah hah, I love it. I can clearly feel your hatred.
[The E.S. Nephtali awakens its Anima. Then as the fight continues, the E.S.s
eventually defeated the E.S. Nephtali.]
Virgil: Heh, you think you’ve won? You’re attacks have no effects on me!
[Afterwards, Virgil reappeared on the top of the E.S. Nephtali.]
Virgil: Heh! Well this is interesting. I guess there’s just too many of you.
Shion: Lieutenant, you died. You’re supposed to be dead. So how—
Virgil: How did I get here? Is that your question? Am I alive or am I dead? It
doesn’t really matter. That isn’t even important. Then again, it’s not
something that I would expect you to be able to understand.
Voice of White Testament: Oh, please. Enough babbling nonsense, partner.
[Suddenly, the white E.S. appeared at the scene with the White Testament.]
Virgil: What’s this?! Is the new kid coming to crash the party?
Voice of White Testament: The time has come! Or, what? Were you planning on
staying here forever?
[The camera zooms into the E.S. Asher.]
Jr.: Th-that voice! A-Albedo?
[The camera shows the Blue Testament teleporting to the white E.S.]
Jr.: Hey, wait a minute! Albedo! It’s you isn’t it?! Did you forget about me?!
[The camera shows the white E.S. magically pulling the Vessel of Anima out of
the E.S. Nephtali.]
Shion: Vessel of Anima! Why? You mean you pilot E.S.s as well?!
[The camera shows the Vessel of Anima seized by the white E.S. and the E.S.
Naphtali breaks down at the scene. Then, the white E.S. flies away from the
scene.]
Jr.: No, wait Albedo!
[Suddenly, the E.S.s’s Animas emanates as the camera shows the tablets
emanating from it as well.]
Jr.: What?! What the hell?! Damn! The E.S. isn’t responding!
Ziggy: Neither is mine. The energy gain is dropping. It’s going to shut down!
MOMO: Output still dropping!
[MOMO activates the control.]
MOMO: It’s no good. Unable to sustain current levels!
Voice of Virgil: Ha, ha, ha! That’s what I tried to tell you! Like I said
before, that’s the kind of place this is. Oh well. Good luck figuring it out!
[Suddenly, the E.S.s shuts down and became non-functional. Afterwards, Shion
takes out her portable computer and dismisses the E.S.s. Afterwards, Shion’s
group faces the big entrance.]
Jr.: Dammit, we’ll have to walk the rest of the way.
Shion: What did Lieutenant Virgil mean by “that’s what kind of place this is”?
Jin: I expect the answer to that question lies ahead.
[Shion’s group enters the Ancient Temple. Shion’s group makes their way through
the Ancient Ruins and arrived in Rennes-la-Château.]
Jr.: Where are we? Did we come out on the surface?
[Shion’s group approaches closer to the scene.]
Jr.: Man, how the hell can something like this be floating out in space?
Shion: (gasping) Huh!? This…is…
Jr.: What’s up, Shion?
[Shion approaches a bit closer to Rennes-la-Château’s graveyard.]
Shion: I’ve seen this place before. It’s the place in my dream.
[Suddenly, a silent bell can be heard and the camera’s screen became black and
white. Then, the spiritual form of Nephilim appeared at the scene.]
Shion: Nephilim?
[As Shion glances at Nephilim who walks away, the camera suddenly shows a U-DO
sonic wave as Shion holds her head.]
Shion: Oh, my head—
chaos: Shion?
[The camera reverted back to the normal view as chaos approaches Shion.]
chaos: Are you all right? What’s wrong?
Shion: I’m fine. It’s nothing.
[Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the area with the cross and stone
coffin…]
Jin: This is an impressive sight.
Jr.: It looks like a tomb. Are those coffins?
[Jr. and Jin check on the destroyed floor coffin.]
Jr.: It’s empty. Did some grave robbers get to it or something?
Jin: I doubt there would be grave robbers in a place like this, but that is
strange.
MOMO: Jr.! Look!
Jr.: What it is, MOMO?
[Jr. and Jin approach the floor coffin where MOMO is standing next to.]
MOMO: This coffin has the name “Asher” on it.
Jr.: Huh?
[Jr. approaches another floor coffin.]
Jr.: This one says “Dinah”? You’ve got to be kidding me. They’re all E.S. names.
[Later, Shion’s group approaches the cross and the stone coffin.]
Shion: This is the place from KOS-MOS’s subconscious domain. But why is it here?
[Shion and KOS-MOS approaches the cross.]
Shion: KOS-MOS, do you know this location?
KOS-MOS: No. My memory contains no data regarding our current location.
Shion: Yeah, you’ve never been here since you were developed. (to herself) What
does this all mean?
[As Shion’s group prepares to leave the scene, the camera suddenly shows T-elos
who appeared at the scene. T-elos fires her lasers at Shion’s group, but
KOS-MOS activates the barrier and shielded Shion’s group from the attack.]
Shion: T-elos! Why is she here?!
[The camera shows T-elos, who has her special vision wear active.]
T-elos: I’m here for the Thirteenth Key. The time of awakening has arrived.
[T-elos deactivates her vision wear and reveals her blue eyes.]
Ziggy: Wait a minute. What is she?
MOMO: She’s KOS-MOS.
[There was a brief pause.]
Jr.: So that’s the T-Weapon? Someone has a twisted sense of humor, making her
look exactly like KOS-MOS.
[The camera shows chaos who sense something from T-elos.]
chaos: This presence… But wait, she can’t be!
T-elos: A simple doll that doesn’t even understand its reason for existence.
(activates her power with her left arm extending to the side) To ensure that I
continue to exist as myself… KOS-MOS… I’m going to destroy you.
[Shion’s group fights T-elos. While the fight continues…]
T-elos: There’s no need to rush. I’ll dispose of each of you in turn.
[T-elos activates the Overtaker, charging her boost. As the fight continues…]
T-elos: This is where you die!
[T-elos activates the Overtaker again. Thus, charging her boost much better
than before. After Shion’s group defeats T-elos, KOS-MOS activates her chain
gun and fires at T-elos’ body on the floor. However, the area where T-elos is
lying can be seen covered in flames.]
Shion: Is it over?
Jr.: (twirls his handgun) Hah! Some top-secret weapon that thing was.
KOS-MOS: Shion. The enemy unit’s output is 4.75 times higher than mine.
Therefore we are at a clear disadvantage.
Shion: What? Wait, what do you mean?
[KOS-MOS places her left arm in front of Shion.]
KOS-MOS: I am going to delay the enemy unit. Please retreat immediately.
[Suddenly, the camera shows T-elos who became active again and is unharmed from
the previous attacks of Shion’s group.]
Shion: What the!? Even after all those attacks, she’s still completely unharmed?
[KOS-MOS starts fighting T-elos in single hand-to-hand combat. However, most of
KOS-MOS’s attacks are ineffective against T-elos. T-elos then kicks KOS-MOS, to
the floor as KOS-MOS lands. As KOS-MOS makes her next move, T-elos throws her
to the floor and tries to break off KOS-MOS’s right arm. KOS-MOS manages to
free herself and as the fight continues, T-elos knocks KOS-MOS down badly to
the floor. Then…]
Voice of Roth: It’s useless.
[Suddenly, Roth appeared at the scene.]
Roth: We’ve already completely analyzed her combat patterns.
Shion: Why are you here?! What do you mean, analyzed? Do you mean…that task?
Roth: (approaching) It’s probably against both of you wills, but it’s KOS-MOS’s
fate to be destroyed by T-elos in this place.
Shion: How can you even say that to me?! Why are you and T-elos even here to
begin with?!
Roth: The answer is simple. My job is to observe you.
[Roth reverts to the Red Testament and T-elos jumps and prepares to make her
next move.]
Shion: T-Testament!
[KOS-MOS jumps up and also prepares to make her next move.]
Red Testament: You have no time to be surprised. Your princess is losing.
[KOS-MOS and T-elos continue the fight. After a while, T-elos activates her
left arm blade and attempts to slash KOS-MOS, but the blade slashed KOS-MOS’s
right face. Then, T-elos attempts to thrust her arm blade into KOS-MOS, but
KOS-MOS manages to break out of it and kicks T-elos far back to the wall.]
KOS-MOS: Shion, I will only last 140 seconds with my current capacity. Please
hurry.
Shion: No way! I refuse to leave you behind, KOS-MOS!
[KOS-MOS and T-elos continue fighting. Then, T-elos grabs KOS-MOS’s leg and
swings her around. Then, T-elos throws KOS-MOS to the wall. Then, as T-elos
attempts to charge towards Shion’s group and attack them, KOS-MOS instantly
appeared at the scene and holds T-elos’ fist.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[As KOS-MOS continues to hold T-elos’s fist, KOS-MOS’s left slowly breaks down
and then, the camera shows KOS-MOS who activates her chain gun and fires it at
T-elos.]
Jr.: Damn you!
[Jr. fires his handguns at T-elos as well. After firing their weapons, a large
amount of stones fall to the floor. The camera suddenly shows T-elos who
happens to still be active, but only with a cut on her left face.]
T-elos: KOS-MOS, what is the actual reason for your existence? You are nothing
more than an empty vessel. How pathetic. You’ll never be able to accomplish
anything. Return to dust, so that I may truly…awaken!
[T-elos activates her phase transfer cannon.]
MOMO: What is that?!
Shion: A phase transfer cannon?! She’s going to fire it at this close range?!
[KOS-MOS approaches T-elos as T-elos prepares to fire the phase transfer
cannon.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Suddenly, the camera shows Shion’s pendant which reacted from the scene and as
T-elos fires her phase transfer cannon, KOS-MOS tries to activate the barrier,
KOS-MOS was engulfed in the phase transfer cannon sphere as the impact knocked
Shion’s group back. T-elos levitates KOS-MOS and then fires her finishing
cannon at KOS-MOS. As Shion’s group recovers themselves, the camera shows
KOS-MOS who falls to the floor and breaks down at the scene.
Shion: KOS-MOS.
[Shion’s pendant still reacts.]
Shion: But why? KOS-MOS!
[Suddenly, the camera shows a brief image of T-elos switching from a young
woman and then reverting back to T-elos.]
Shion: No! Please stop!
[The camera shows T-elos as she steps on KOS-MOS who has already broken down.]
T-elos: I am order! (furiously) Not you, KOS-MOS!
[T-elos fiercely stamp KOS-MOS’s body and KOS-MOS is completely destroyed.
Shion’s pendant reacted again.]
Shion: (shouting) Stop it!
[The camera shows the bright light from the higher opening where the Red
Testament can see the scene from the top. Then, KOS-MOS’s eyes and body can be
seen glowing with a bright light.]
MOMO: (held protectively by Jr.) KOS-MOS is—
Jr.: Woa! What the hell is that light?!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the stone coffin emanating from the bright where
KOS-MOS’s reaction came from.
Shion: (shouting) KOS-MOS, no!
[Suddenly, the entire area starts engulfing in a bright light.]
Red Testament: Now, reveal yourself to us.
[The camera shows the area in the hypersphere glowing everywhere.]
Red Testament: Show us your spark of fire.
[The camera shows the Durandal which flies around the hypersphere.]
Mary: What’s that? What is going on?!
100-Series: Unable to determine. The hypersphere had suddenly begun to contract.
[The hypersphere shifts its form.]
Shelley: The gravity variation is too great! We’ll be pulled in. We have to
leave this area immediately!
[The camera suddenly shows the bridge getting severe bright lights in their
visual.]
Mary: Little Master, please respond! Little Master!
[The camera shows the Rhine Maiden where Wilhelm in his office watches.]
Wilhelm: It has begun. Once again, in the same place, it has begun.
END OF CHAPTER 3
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
08: CHAPTER 4 Game Script
[The camera shows Shion in her sleep outfit with only a white shirt, glancing
at the planet.]
Shion: It’s beautiful. It’s hard to believe that somewhere out there in that
sea of stars, planets are being destroyed by the Gnosis phenomenon.
Voice of Kevin: In the distant past, people were forced into space by
unavoidable circumstances.
[Kevin appeared at the scene.]
Kevin: 400 years since then, they never encountered any life forms they could
call neighbors. Just when everyone had given up and assumed that humans were
alone in the universe, the Gnosis approached us in order to erase mankind from
the cosmos.
Shion: My grandfather used to say that all of creation has a meaning and
purpose, and that that’s why we’re allowed to exist in the universe. If that’s
true, then perhaps we are fated to perish. Maybe the universe itself is
rejecting us.
Kevin: Maybe we are the ones that are rejecting the universe by trying to
change that fate.
Shion: Is that why you built KOS-MOS?
Kevin: The planet where I was born was destroyed by the Gnosis. I lost my
mother there, as well.
Shion: (sighs) H-oh…
[Kevin steps back a little.]
Kevin: I was the only one that survived. Sometimes, I don’t know if what I’m
doing is to atone for not being able to do anything, or to take revenge against
those who took everything from me. (faces Shion) But I can say that even if the
universe desires otherwise, she is our hope.
Shion: I think I understand how you feel. I lost my parents on Miltia.
Kevin: Shion…
[Shion turns around as Kevin approaches Shion from behind.]
Shion: Why am I here? What should I be doing? Where am I going? It’s as if
everything is hidden in a deep fog on a distant shore.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: But right now, if that’s where hope lies, I want to grant your wish.
[Later, the camera shows Kevin who already puts his pendant on Shion.]
Shion: Is this—Is this—the pendant your mother gave you?
Kevin: The path I’m walking may be a mistake. I don’t know for sure. Will you
walk…down this path with me?
[Shion clenches the pendant and the camera views the planet from the window.]
Shion: Oh, Kevin.
[Then, Shion and Kevin embrace and kiss each other. Later, the camera switches
to the area with the U-DO waves.]
U-DO: Shion, are you feeling joy?
Shion: Joy? Yes. I’m happy. Very happy.
U-DO: Happy?
Shion: I feel fulfilled.
U-DO: By this memory?
Shion: Yes, it’s a wonderful memory. The days I spent with him. Feelings of
warmth… I want to stay like this forever.
U-DO: Forever…
Shion: Even if I were to be born again…
U-DO: Eternally…
Shion: Over and over…
U-DO: Over and over…
Shion: Over and over…
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: But—
[Later, the camera switches to the Forest where Shion by herself woke up.]
Shion: Where am I? We went into the hypersphere to rescue the Elsa, and then
T-elos and KOS-MOS--!
[Shion gasped as she suddenly noticed that she is by herself.]
Shion: KOS-MOS! Where is everyone?! Where am I?
[Shion wanders around the path of the Forest. Then, in the area with an
opening…]
Voice of Jr.: Don’t move!
[Suddenly, Jr. hopped out of his hiding spot and lands on Shion with his feet,
knocking her to the floor.]
Shion: Nha!
Voice of MOMO: Jr., wait!
[MOMO and chaos hopped out of their hiding spot.]
chaos: Jr., that’s not an enemy!
Jr.: What?! Oh, Shion?!
Shion: (slightly pissed) Jr.?! What did you do that?!
Jr.: Ah, sorry, I thought you were an enemy.
Shion: …! Could you get off me?
Jr.: Oh, sorry.
[Jr. gets off Shion and as Shion stands up, Ziggy and Jin hopped out of their
hiding spot.]
Shion: (sighs) I’m glad everyone’s okay.
MOMO: Actually—
Jr.: We can’t find KOS-MOS or the crew of the Elsa. I’m sure they were
transported with us, but—
Shion: Transported? Do you mean a warp transfer?
Jr.: Yeah, we don’t know where we are yet, but it was probably that light.
Shion: Oh, no.
[Later…]
Shion: This isn’t helping us get anywhere. Let’s go find KOS-MOS and the crew.
[Shion’s group moves on. In the next area…]
Shion: It can’t be. That’s impossible. Jin…
Jin: What’s wrong, Shion?
[The camera shows the building of Labyrinthos from far away.]
Jin: (gasp) H-huh! It can’t be!
Jr.: But it is. There’s no mistaking it. That’s Labyrinthos.
Ziggy: Labyrinthos? From Miltia? Wasn’t it destroyed during the Conflict?
Jr.: Yeah, I can’t believe it either. But there’s no doubt about it. If that
exists, that means we’re on Miltia, at least fifteen years ago.
MOMO: Do you mean we’re in the past?
Jr.: I dunno about that. We were in the past when dove into KOS-MOS’s
subconscious.
Ziggy: (crosses his arms) Yes, that might be possible as well.
chaos: …
[Shion’s group moves on. In the next area, gunshots can be heard.]
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
MOMO: Gunshots!
Jr.: Over there!
chaos: Let’s go!
[Shion’s group arrived at the scene where the gunshots came from.]
Shion: Jin?
Jin: Quiet!
[The camera shows the Combat Realians aiming their rifles at one wounded
Federation soldier while the other Federation soldier is dead.]
Federation Soldier: (wounded and aiming his handgun at the combat Realians)
Dammit! I can’t die before I rendezvous with the main unit!
[The camera zooms back to Shion’s group who witnesses the scene.]
Ziggy: Those are combat Realians. Looks like they’re against Federation
soldiers.
Jr.: What do you wanna do? He’s not going to last long.
Shion: We can’t just abandon someone who’s hurt. Let’s help him!
[Shion’s group fights 2 Combat Realians. After Shion’s group defeats the 2
Combat Realians, Shion’s group checks on the wounded Federation soldier.]
Federation Soldier: Who the hell are you?
[The Federation soldier quickly draws his handgun and aims at Shion’s group.]
Federation Soldier: (wounded) Drop your weapons. I’ll shoot you if you don’t
follow—(wounds getting worse) Nghaa…
Shion: (gasped) Huh?! It can’t be. Lieutenant Virgil?!
Jr.: Virgil? The Testament?!
Shion: Yes, he looks a little different, but there’s no doubt it’s him. But how?
Virgil: How do you know my—
Shion: (gasped) He’s hurt.
[As Shion approaches the Federation soldier who will be known as Virgil from
this point on, Virgil aims his handgun at Shion as she was about to get closer
to him.]
Virgil: Don’t touch me!
Shion: Don’t move and let me treat your wound!
Virgil: (badly wounded) Nha…
[Suddenly, Virgil passed out from his wounds as he drops his handgun. Jin
checks on Virgil.]
Ziggy: What should we do?
Shion: We help him! What else?
Jr.: But he’s a Testament, right?
Shion: Don’t ask me. I don’t know.
chaos: His wounds are serious. If we don’t do something soon—
Ziggy: We can’t leave him here.
Jin: Yes. At any rate, let’s find a safe location. (to MOMO) MOMO, please lend
me a hand. I’m going to stop the bleeding.
MOMO: Okay!
[Jin and MOMO tend to Virgil’s wounds. After Jin and MOMO successfully tends
Virgil’s wounds…]
Jin: That should do it. Let’s hurry and get him somewhere he can rest.
[Ziggy picks up Virgil who is still unconscious. Shion’s group moves on to the
next area. In the next area, Shion’s group witnessed a woman from distance.]
Ziggy: Is someone there?!
[The camera shows the familiar woman.]
Shion: That’s Feb?
[The familiar woman will be known as Febronia from this point on. Febronia
takes a flower and left the scene.]
Shion: Hey, wait!
MOMO: Shion! Virgil’s getting worse.
Jin: His condition is critical! We have to find somewhere to treat him, quickly!
Jr.: But where?
Shion: (quickly thought of something) Wait! There should be a church up ahead.
Jr.: A church?
Shion: (nods) Yes. When I woke up in this forest, I felt strange. But if this
is Miltia, and that’s Feb, then this is a place I know well. If we follow her,
we should arrive at an old church.
Jin: There’s no time to hesitate. Let’s carry him there.
[Shion’s group makes their way to the church. Upon arrival…]
MOMO: This is—
Ziggy: We saw this place in KOS-MOS’s subconscious.
Shion: Yes. I met Febronia here. (faces Ziggy) The place holds a lot of
memories for me and Feb. He can rest inside here. Let’s go.
[Shion’s group enters the church. Inside…]
Shion: Is anyone there? We have an injured person.
[The camera shows the church empty as there was no response.]
Shion: May we let him rest here?
[Suddenly, a young girl appeared at the scene.]
Young Girl: Who are you?
Shion: (looked at the young girl who resembles herself and gasped) Nhah!
[The young girl rushes to the door near to the other rooms.]
Young Girl: Feb! Feb! We’ve got guests.
Shion: (gasped between the two words of the sentence) That’s me?
[Then, the young man and Febronia appeared at the scene.]
Young Man: What’s all the noise? (to Shion’s group) Who are you people?
Shion: Wha--!?
Young Man: Well? What’s going on?
[The young man and Febronia approaches Shion’s group.]
Shion: Oh, um, we found someone hurt nearby. His wounds are serious and we
can’t move him, so we came here.
Febronia: Someone hurt?
[Febronia approaches Ziggy who is holding Virgil’s unconscious body.]
Febronia: (gasped) Oh, no! Hurry, this way!
Young Man: Febronia, wait. This man is a Federation soldier. Do you realize
what you’re doing?
Febronia: He may be an enemy soldier, but he’s still hurt!
Young Man: I don’t think that’s a good idea. You’re a U-TIC Organization
Realian, remember? It’s bad enough that you’re here at all.
Jr.: U-TIC?!
Shion: (steps up a little) Please! He’s going to die!
Febronia: I know. Take him to the back room.
[The young man faces Febronia as the young girl approaches Febronia and the
young man.]
Young Man: Maybe I should have Professor Mizrahi be a little more strict in the
management of Realians. You’re a valuable transgenic model. We can’t lose you
before your growth is complete.
Febronia: I’m sorry, but I can’t let him die.
Young Man: (raising his voice) Febronia!
Febronia: If you want to call the soldiers go ahead.
[The young girl approaches Febronia.]
Young Man: (can’t take it anymore) Ahh, fine. I wouldn’t want to cause a
problem with your mental balance over something like this. I’ll pretend I don’t
know about it.
[The young man faces Shion’s group.]
Young Man: (to Shion’s group) Her maintenance medical kit is outside. It’s for
Realians, but it should be better than nothing.
Shion: Thank you!
Young Man: Don’t mention it. It’s not like he’s going to live, anyway.
[The young man left the scene.]
Shion: Ah-!
[Later, the camera shows Shion’s group in the Nanomachine treatment room where
they try to heal Virgil in the Nanomachine treatment machine.]
Jin: He’s suffered heavy damage to his vital organs. Nanomachine treatment
won’t be enough.
MOMO: The stem cell germination can’t keep up. We have to transplant the basic
tissue he needs.
Jin: (feeling hopeless) Damn. There’s nothing we can do.
[Febronia then approaches Jin.]
Febronia: Please, transplant my organs. That should compensate for what’s
missing.
Jin: Transplant? No offense, but you’re a Realian. There’s never been a case of
transplanting organs from a Realian to a human.
Febronia: I’m a transgenic type. I was designed by Professor Mizrahi as a
template for next-generation Realians. My body composition is virtually
identical to human beings. The cells should have an affinity for each other.
So, please.
Jin: Even if that’s true, what about you? If we remove your organs, then you’ll
need transplants as well.
Febronia: If we temporarily suspend my internal circulation, I can last for
several hours. If I return to Labyrinthos during that time, I can regenerate
there. I’ll be fine. Please, help him.
Jin: Uh…
Febronia: He’s going to die. There’s no other way.
Jin: Are you sure you want to do this?
Febronia: Yes. Please.
[Later, after the organ transplant has been completed, the camera shows Shion
who walks into the Nanomachine treatment room where she approaches Febronia in
the Nanomachine treatment machine.]
Febronia: Is he… Did the transplant go well?
Shion: Yes. With that quack as the surgeon, I wasn’t too sure, but somehow, he
managed it. He’s sleeping in the back now. Don’t worry. The others are with him.
Febronia: I see. Good.
Shion: You should rest here for a while. Replication may be finished, but your
body cycle still hasn’t returned.
Febronia: Yes. I’ll do that.
Shion: Um, thanks. For saving him.
[Suddenly, the young girl came in at the scene.]
Young Girl: Feb, are you okay?
Febronia: (to the young girl) Yes, I’m okay, Shion. Everything’s fine.
Shion: (puzzled) Your name’s Shion?
Young Shion: Yeah. Did you and your friends come in that green ship?
Shion: Green ship?
Young Shion: Yeah. A pretty ship I’ve never seen before came down by the east
cave. You were on it, right?
Shion: (facing chaos) Could that be the Elsa?
chaos: Yes. It makes sense for the Elsa to have been sent to the same place
with us. We should check it out.
[Then, the camera shows the young man coming in at the scene.]
Young Man: (extremely disturbed) I can’t believe you went and did this. They’re
going to question my supervision.
[There was a brief pause as the young man seemed disturbed.]
Febronia: I did it on my own. I won’t bring any trouble upon you.
Young Man: I certainly hope not. It’s about time for the Organization to show
up. Could I ask you all to leave? It’s only going to complicate matters if you
are here.
Shion: What about him?
Young Man: Sorry, but he has to stay right here. There is going to be serious
trouble is someone finds out I helped an enemy soldier. Once we’re gone, you
can do as you please.
Shion: All right. (to young Shion) Shion, thanks for telling me about the ship.
Young Shion: Sure. Goodbye.
[The young girl will be known as young Shion from this point on. Shion’s group
moves on. In the next area…]
Shion: She said that the green ship landed in the cave mine to the east. We
should avoid being seen until we know what’s going on. Let’s go through the
Dabrye Mine to the south.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the Dabrye Mine. Upon arrival…]
Shion: …? Is someone there?
[Shion’s group approaches the old man.]
Old Man: Hmm? Newcomers, eh? Don’t you people get tired of harassing me?
[Shion’s group steps up a little towards the old man.]
Shion: Um, sir, are you in charge of this place?
Old Man: Mheh? You aren’t with U-TIC?
Jr.: U-TIC? Don’t be insulting!
chaos: Sounds like something’s going on here.
Old Man: If you’re not with U-TIC, then it’s none of your business. Leave now!
Jin: I’m sorry, but we have our own business. We must go past here.
Old Man: Past here? Hmm? Ah, have you come to investigate that ship?
chaos: Our friends on board.
Old Man: Hmm. That’s not going to be easy. My granddaughter Mai is
investigating it now, but I imagine U-TIC soldiers are already crawling around
inside.
Jr.: U-TIC soldiers?
Old Man: Yes. I’ll never forgive U-TIC! They took everything! All the valuable
resources from the mine, the livelihood of the people who depended on it, and
even the life of my son, Tethlla.
[Suddenly, a rock crashing can be heard as the entrance to the mines has been
blocked by rock debris.]
Jr.: A-a cave-in?!
MOMO: No, this explosion was caused by weapons!
Old Man: That’s Leupold. I told that girl time and again to avoid combat.
chaos: Leupold?
Old Man: Leupold is the Auto-Tech Tethlla used. Mai believes her father’s soul
lives on in that machine. Together with Leupold, she protects this land.
Ziggy: One Auto-Tech is hardly enough to take on U-TIC.
MOMO: Shion!
Shion: Sir, I’m afraid we have to go into those caves. Is that all right?
Old Man: Should be fine. (concerned of Mai) If you run into Mai, tell her to
stop fighting and come back.
Shion: Will do. By the way, we never asked your name.
Old Man: My name? It’s Aizen Magus.
[The old man will be known as Aizen from this point on. Shion’s group enters
the mine. Shion’s group eventually makes their way to the area with the Wild
Roller Coaster. Shion’s group catches a ride and after getting to the next area
with it, a flying giant robot, Leupold flew by the scene.]
Shion: What was that!?!
Jin: Hm, I’d imagine that was Leupold. It looked like it took some damage. We
should hurry.
[Shion’s group moves on. In the next area with an opening, a girl with a
sledgehammer appeared at the scene.]
Girl: Stop right there!
Shion: Are you Mai? Your grandfather’s worried about you.
[The girl who will be known as Mai from this point on approaches Shion’s group.]
Shion: Why don’t you stop fighting and go back to him?
Mai: Grandfather is worried about me? You’re lying! You won’t fool me, U-TIC!
Jr.: Hey! We’re not lying! He really said that!
Mai: I can’t believe you’d use a child to try to convince me! You’re
despicable! (gasped) Huh! Don’t tell me you already god Grandfather!
Jr.: (frustrated) Listen to us!
chaos: (steps up a little) Relax. We just need to get to the ship that’s up
ahead. We met your grandfather on the way—
Mai: The ship ahead? So, you’re U-TIC soldiers, just like I thought. You’re
planning on using that ship to destroy this mine!
Jr.: We’re not going to do anything! Look, we’re not related to U-TIC.
Mai: Kid, stay quiet!
Jr.: (pissed) I’m not a kid! Dammit, this is a waste of time. Just get out of
our way!
[Just as Jr. tries to get through the next area, Mai instantly blocks Jr.’s
way.]
Mai: You’ve gone far enough! You’re not taking another step! I won’t let you.
You’re not getting away with this any longer!
Shion: It’s alright. Please Mai, listen to us!
Mai: I don’t need to listen to you! I won’t let you take anything else from me!
I won’t ever forgive you. (raises her sledgehammer) Leupold!
[The camera shows Leupold who flew in at the scene and lands next to Mai.]
Mai: Time to feel…my father’s wrath!
[Shion’s group fights Mai and Leupold. As the fight continues, Mai makes her
next move.]
Mai: I’ll never forgive you. Never!
[Mai casts the Offensive Ether spell. The fight continues. After Shion’s group
defeats Mai…]
Mai: I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Leupold.
[Shion’s group continues the fight against Leupold who is the only target
remaining. After Shion’s group defeats Leupold, Leupold shuts down. Afterwards…]
Mai: You’re even going to take Leupold from me, aren’t you? I know what comes
next. (begging to die) I’m ready for it. Go ahead and kill me! (faces Shion’s
group) Just like you killed my father and the people from the mine!
Jr.: (frustrated) Get a grip! If we wanted to kill you, we’d have done it a
long time ago.
chaos: Don’t worry. Our attacks on Leupold were just enough to temporarily
interfere with its drive system. It should be back to normal soon.
Mai: I don’t need your pity!
Shion: (frustrated and slightly pissed) We’re not pitying you!
Jr.: (scared from Shion’s reaction) Whoa, Shion?
[Shion approaches Mai.]
Shion: Our friends are on that ship. And if you keep getting in our way, we’re
not gonna hold back! That ship is as important to us as this place is to you.
You of all people should understand our feelings.
Mai: Hunh…
Voice of Aizen: Mai! Mai!
[Aizen appeared at the scene.]
Mai: Grandfather?!
Aizen: Oh, you’re hurt! You foolish tomboy!
Mai: I’m sorry. They talked about you, so I thought these U-TIC soldiers had
gotten you, too.
Aizen: These people have nothing to do with U-TIC. (frustrated) Ohh, I swear,
your rashness is going to be the death of me. Can’t you be a little more
ladylike?
Mai: The mine workers all ran away in fear of U-TIC! If I don’t protect this
place, who will? And besides Daddy was—
Shion: This place connects you to your father, doesn’t it?
[Mai faces Shion.]
Shion: Don’t worry. We won’t tread on your memories.
Mai: Your ship should be up ahead.
Shion: Mai.
Mai: If you’re done here, then go. I don’t need any more trouble.
Shion: Thank you.
Mai: Hmph!
Jr.: (to Shion) Geez, she’s just as stubborn and aggressive as a certain
someone else we know, right Shion?
Shion: Why are you looking at me?
[Shion’s group proceeds to the Limestone Cave. Upon entering, Shion’s group
enters the Elsa that was docked inside. Inside the bridge, the crews speak to
each other as Shion’s group arrived at the scene.]
Shion: Captain! You’re all okay!
Hammer & Tony: Shion!
[The crews approaches Shion’s group.]
Matthews: Hey, glad to see you’re alive, too.
Jr.: I knew it’d take more than that to do you guys in.
Matthews: Heh, we’re not gonna go that easy.
Allen: (to Shion) Chief! Thank God! I thought I’d never see you again!
Shion: Allen! Hey, where’s KOS-MOS? Does anyone know where she is?
Allen: (seemed down) Chief, a-about KOS-MOS.
Shion: What’s wrong?
Professor: We recovered the E.S. craft and KOS-MOS, but there was nothing we
could do.
Shion: What? What do you mean?
Professor: It’s best you see for yourself. (to Allen) Assistant #2, show her
the way.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: Chief, this way.
[Later, the camera switches to the KOS-MOS maintenance room where Shion and
Allen entered and Shion glanced at the status of KOS-MOS.]
Shion: (gasped) KOS-MOS!
[Shion runs up to the maintenance bed which KOS-MOS is sealed into.]
Shion: (gasped) Huh?! No, it can’t be.
[Shion uses her portable computer to activate the status of KOS-MOS, but then,
Shion unexpectedly drops her portable computer as she is tensed up.]
Allen: Her core was damaged during the fight with T-elos.
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
[Shion drops to the floor next to the maintenance bed where she leans on it
with her arms.]
Allen: We can repair damage to her frame or her control program, but there’s
nothing we can do about the black box once it’s broken.
Shion: That’s not true. We can fix her. You’re here! And so’s the Professor!
Allen: Chief! You know the only one who could repair the core is Kevin, the
designer. KOS-MOS will never move again.
Shion: KOS-MOS? No, open your eyes, KOS-MOS.
[Shion became saddened from the situation.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
END OF CHAPTER 4
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
09: CHAPTER 5 Game Script
[The camera shows the bridge of the Durandal.]
Mary: How about on your side? Found anything?
100-Series: Nothing yet. There are no signs of the Elsa or any E.S.s in the
U.M.N. region.
Mary: There ain’t even a log?
100-Series: None.
Shelley: How is that possible? If they were transferred in some sort of
accident, a log should exist.
100-Series: They may have been reduced to Planck-scale along with the
hypersphere.
Mary: No way! (to herself) Oh, where’ve you gone, Little Master? And Master
Gaignun is away, too.
[Suddenly, a receiving signal can be heard.]
Mary: Little Master?!
[The communication monitor with Juli appeared.]
Mary: (gasped) Huh!
Shelley: Committee Member Juli Mizrahi.
Juli: I assume from the tone of your voice that something’s gone wrong.
Shelley: The Little Master vanished along with the research target. We’re
searching for them now.
Juli: What? You still don’t know where they are?
Shelley: Unfortunately, no.
Juli: I see.
Shelley: Committee Member Mizrahi, I presume you did not contact us to check on
the situation.
Juli: Yes, there’s been a new development in the Federation government. I
wanted to inform you at once.
Shelley: You sound serious. What is this new development?
Juli: The Federation government is moving forward with plans for a full-scale
invasion.
Mary: What!?! Where!?!
Juli: The birthplace of the Ormus Organization. Planet Michtam. The Federation
fleet has already set course and is employing the newly-completed Merkabah.
Mary: Merkabah?! So Dmitri Yuriev is behind this?
Juli: Yes. If something isn’t done, the chaotic wars of the past may descend
upon us again. Or perhaps something even worse.
Mary: (worried) Are they planning to wipe out Ormus?!
Shelley: What should we do?
Juli: We’ll wait and see. Depending on the situation—
Shelley: The Federation military may become our enemy?
Juli: Dmitri must have a reason for heading to Michtam. That man wouldn’t move
the entire fleet just to suppress them.
Mary: So, there’s something there, huh?
Juli: That was a record of an object in the remaining fragments of the Y-Data
inside MOMO. That object was taken by a faction of the Immigrant Fleet when
they left Lost Jerusalem.
Shelley: An object?
Juli: The Eternal Circle – Zarathustra.
Mary & Shelley: Zarathustra?
Juli: We’re still investigating exactly what it is. But Dmitri has the Y-Data
as well, and his is in a more complete from than ours. I have a feeling his
actions may be related to that object.
Mary & Shelley: Oh.
Juli: You have the E.S.s and the emulators. So you may be able to stop Dmitri.
You should receive full support from Representative Helmer, in such a case.
Mary: Helmer!?! Things are that bad?
Juli: But we can’t do anything if the Elsa is missing.
Mary: Leave it to us! We’ll find them no matter what! And then, if that old man
is doing something stupid, we’ll go out there and slap him upside the head!
Shelley: Yes. I’m sure Little Master would like to be a part of that, too.
Juli: I’m sorry for always asking the impossible from you. I’ll head there
myself as soon as I can.
[The camera switches to Shion who is sleeping in the cabin of the Elsa. Then,
the camera switches to Shion’s dream where she is in the church of the forest.]
Shion: …? Where am I?
Young Man: This is hopeless. Without a transplant of the actual base tissue, we
can’t save him.
Febronia: Please, transplant my organs. That should compensate for what’s
missing.
Shion: (witnessing) Is that Feb? Oh, that’s right, it’s Lieutenant Virgil’s
surgery.
Young Man: No. Think what that would do to you. We can’t lose a valuable
Realian to save the life of one soldier.
Febronia: Our cells should have affinity for each other. I’ll be fine. Please,
help him.
Shion: Wait, that’s not Jin.
Young Man: You sound like your mind is made up. Fine. We’ll try it.
Shion: That’s—
[Later, the dream ended and Shion woke up.]
Shion: Was I dreaming? Yes, I remember, that boy saved him. Jin and the others
weren’t there then.
[Shion proceeds to the gunroom in the B1 floor. Upon arrival…]
Jr.: The Vessels of Anima are gone?!
Shion: What’s wrong?
Allen: Uh, there’s a little bit of a problem.
Jr.: You’d better explain what’s going on!
Professor: Like I said, the Vessels of Anima are missing. There’s nothing wrong
with the crafts themselves, but the power cores have just disappeared.
Jr.: How can that happen?!
Jin: What caused it?
Professor: I have no idea.
Allen: Perhaps it’s a negative side-effect caused by our time travel.
Professor: Yes, yes. Speaking of side-effects, things may get even worse.
Jr.: What? Even more stuff is gonna go wrong?
Professor: Well, we’re not really supposed to be here in this world. That
contradiction is slowly but surely building up latent heat energy. If we let it
keep going, it’ll almost certainly end in destruction.
Jr.: Destruction of what?
[The gunroom reveals the hologram of the outer space over the entire computer
room.]
Professor: This universe.
Jr.: Whaaat?
Professor: Well, that might be an exaggeration, but it’ll at least blow away
this region of space. That’s how dangerous this latent heat energy thing is.
Jr.: What’ll we do? That doesn’t sound good.
Ziggy: Is there anything we can do?
Professor: Well, there is something. We may be able to return to our original
time if we contain this latent heat energy with a field and interface with the
space-time continuum.
Jr.: No problem, then. Let’s get started.
Professor: Let me finish! All I’m saying is that it’s theoretically possible.
We don’t have anything capable of generating a field powerful enough to contain
it. There’s nothing we can do.
[Later, the camera switches to the maintenance room with KOS-MOS as Allen can
be seen coming in at the scene and witnesses Shion who glances at KOS-MOS’s
maintenance bed as she looks saddened from KOS-MOS’s status.]
Shion: KOS-MOS… Will you ever wake up again? Will you ever say “good morning”
to me again?
[Allen approaches Shion.]
Allen: Chief, you’re here again? Wh-when we get back to our original time, I’m
sure we can find a way to fix KOS-MOS. So—
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: Allen…
Allen: Yes?
Shion: Do you really think this is that Miltia?
Allen: It’s difficult to believe, but the data MOMO’s gathered all points to
this as the Miltia fifteen years ago.
[Shion shakes her head.]
Shion: (puzzled) I don’t understand. This is definitely Miltia from back then.
I’ve met Feb, Lieutenant Virgil, and even my younger self. But I can’t just
accept it so easily. If this is really Miltia back then, a terrible fate is
going to befall this planet in just a few days. Can you believe that?
Allen: Well, Jin was saying…if this is really the world of the past, then our
actions now could have a dramatic effect on the future. It’s certainly true
that we don’t know what might happen to us if we interfere with the past.
Shion: (steps up a little) But, if that’s true, doesn’t that mean we might be
able to change the past? Don’t you wish you could change the past, Allen?
Allen: Well, yeah, I have all sorts of things in the past I’d like to change. I
think most people do. Everyone regrets something. I bet everyone wishes they
could redo things. But it’s not a good idea to interfere with this world
without understanding the situation.
Shion: That may be the logical way of thinking, but even so—
[There was a brief pause as Shion seems frustrated.]
Shion: (couldn’t take it anymore) Dammit, everything is happening at once. I
feel like I’m gonna go crazy.
Allen: Chief. You’re probably tired. How about getting a little more rest?
Shion: You’re right. I think I’ll head to the city to relax.
[As Shion walks away…]
Allen: What? Chief, we shouldn’t go outside until we understand our current
situation!
Shion: I have to do something. I can’t just sit around here. Besides, we’ll
never really figure out our situation unless we go outside.
[Later, the camera switches to Shion who continues to walk away from the scene
as Allen can be seen catching up towards Shion.]
Allen: Chief, hey, wait a minute!
Shion: (frustrated) I can’t bear just standing around.
Allen: (slightly whimpering) You can’t interfere with this world.
Shion: (frustrated) You can go tell on me if you want.
Allen: (puzzled from Shion’s reaction) Chief…
Shion: (giggles) It’s okay. I’m just going to go visit the city. I’ll be back
in two or three hours, so tell the others not to worry.
Allen: According to the information we have, the city is in a battle zone with
Federation descent troops. Why do you want to go there?
[Shion doesn’t respond and walks towards the exit door of the Elsa.]
Allen: W-wait a minute. I’ll go with you.
Shion: That’s okay.
Allen: No, it’s not. It’s dangerous to go alone.
[Allen turns around as Shion left the scene.]
Allen: KOS-MOS isn’t here, so I’m going to protect you!
[Allen suddenly noticed Shion has already exited the Elsa and he catches up
with Shion. Shion and Allen exit the cave where the Elsa is docked. Outside…]
Shion: This way seems to be faster to get to the city.
[Shion and Allen proceed to the city. On their way…]
Allen: Chief?
Shion: Shh. Hide!
[Shion and Allen taking their hiding spot as the camera shows another vehicle
arrived at the crashed vehicle with dead bodies next to it.]
Shion: Is that a U-TIC transport? Looks like it was in an accident.
Allen: Was it attacked by the Federation?
Shion: Beats me. It’s hard to tell from here.
[The camera shows the U-TIC soldiers approaching the crashed vehicle.]
Shion: Wait. Someone’s coming out.
[The U-TIC soldier witnessed something horrible from the crashed vehicle.]
U-TIC Soldier: Damn, this isn’t good. Looks like a slaughterhouse in here. Oh,
Supervisor Uzuki, over here.
[The camera shows Suou appearing at the scene.]
Shion: What? Dad!
Allen: Huh? Dad? He’s—
Shion: Yes, it’s definitely him. Suou Uzuki, my father.
Suou: (to the U-TIC soldier) How are the subjects inside?
U-TIC Soldier: No good. They’re all destroyed with their maintenance beds. We
won’t be able to use them.
Suou: Federation military isn’t taking any chances. Thanks to them, the project
is going to be delayed even further.
U-TIC Soldier: What should we do?
Suou: Just retrieve the vital data, then dispose of the rest. Leave the
Realians. We’ll have the disposal team incinerate them later. Let’s go!
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
[The vehicle with Suou and the U-TIC soldier drove away from the scene. After
that, Shion and Allen gets out of their hiding spot and approaches the crashed
vehicle. Shion then uses her connection gear to scan on the dead woman’s body.]
Allen: (horrified from the scene) Ugh, this is awful. What was the point of
this? Let’s see, model number DZ-2000330. Looks like they’re combat Realians.
(to Shion) What are you doing, Chief?
Shion: This.
Allen: Hey, that’s an ID.
Shion: Lend me your connection gear.
Allen: (takes out his connection gear) Sure, but why?
Shion: I’m going to modify this ID and make us our own.
Allen: (puzzled) Wha-what?!
[Allen activates his connection gear.]
Shion: It looks like she was a U-TIC scientist. A Realian coordinator, actually.
{Shion puts away her connection gear.]
Shion: There’re spare uniforms inside, too.
[Shion enters the wrecked crashed vehicles, takes a uniform and changes. As
Allen was about to walk away, Shion appeared at the scene with her scientist
uniform.]
Allen: What?! Chief! What are you doing?
Shion: There’s something I want to check. You can go on back.
Allen: I can’t leave you alone! Where are you planning on going?
Shion: My father probably headed for Labyrinthos. I suspected he was connected
with U-TIC. I have to find out what the connection was. If you’re coming with
me, then hurry up and change.
[After Allen changes to a scientist uniform, Shion and Allen proceed to Urban A
District. Upon arrival…]
Allen: Things don’t look very friendly here.
Shion: No surprise there. The Federation front line is only twenty kilometers
away. Although, the fact that they haven’t declared martial law yet must mean
they’re not too concerned.
Allen: Why doesn’t the Federation just attack?
Shion: They can’t. The Realian troops that composer the Federation’s main force
can’t be used.
Allen: Why not?
Shion: Have you forgotten? The U-TIC Organization has the ability to make
Realians lose control. Though I don’t think they’ve been able to expand to the
whole star cluster.
Allen: The Song of Nephilim!
Shion: Yes. On top of that, there are a lot of civilians here, as well as the
Zohar. They can’t just hit the city with interstellar weapons.
[Shion and Allen move on. In the next area, the camera shows the Labyrinthos
building nearby and Shion and Allen continue to move on. Upon arrival of
Labyrinthos, Shion and Allen in their disguise approach the security guard.]
Security Guard: ID, please.
[The security guard checks Shion and Allen’s IDs.]
Security Guard: Wait a minute. You’re with the 34th Special Transport Team?
There was a report that your team was attacked and destroyed.
Allen: Ah, um, yeah, we got lucky and passed out, so we escaped danger.
Security Guard: Glad to hear it. So, what happened to the cargo?
Shion: The cargo?
Security Guard: The Realians.
Allen: Oh, they were all destroyed.
Security Guard: I hope that doesn’t delay the project. A connection experiment
using the test subject is going to begin soon. You should hurry. Supervisor
Uzuki isn’t going to be happy if you keep Professor Mizrahi waiting. Professor
Mizrahi’s on the fourth floor.
[Shion and Allen enter the Acute Neurosis Treatment Facility. Inside…]
Check Gate: Use of chemicals that may cause an explosion in prohibited in this
facility.
Shion: Oh. I guess we shouldn’t use traps.
[As Shion and Allen approach a little closer…]
Allen: Say Chief, isn’t this the hospital we saw when we dove into KOS-MOS’s
encephalon? But it looks too heavily guarded for a hospital.
Shion: No.
Allen: What?
Shion: This is no hospital.
[Shion slowly approaches Allen.]
Shion: When I was a child, I thought it was a hospital, but this is a holding
ward for the test subjects that are necessary for their project.
[As Shion and Allen approach another security guard near the entrance to
Labyrinthos…]
Security Guard: Stop. Ahead is Labyrinthos. You can’t pass without a dedicated
ID.
Shion: I knew it. This facility is part of Labyrinthos.
Security Guard: What?
Allen: (runs up and shows the security card the ID) Ah, um, here’s my ID.
[After the security guard checks the ID…]
Security Guard: No, your ID doesn’t permit you to pass through here. Return to
your work.
[Shion and Allen take the elevator to the 4th floor. Upon arrival at the 4th
floor…]
Information: 4th floor: Central Management.
[Shion and Allen proceed to the room with Joachim Mizrahi. Upon entering…]
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
Allen: (gasped) Huh!
[Joachim approaches Shion and Allen.]
Joachim: You two! What are you standing around for?! Upload the test subjects’
personal patterns to central.
Shion: What? Jo-Joachim Mizrahi?
Joachim: (getting snappy) Didn’t you hear me? I told you to upload the test
subjects’ personal patterns.
Shion: Oh, yes, sir! Let’s see, the test subjects’ personal data—
[Shion and Allen approach the other computer terminal.]
Joachim: (shouting) Hurry!
Shion: (using the computer) Yes, sir! Currently cleared through list 177. List
281. Fifteen left until upload is complete.
[There was a brief pause.]
Joachim: (sensing suspicion on Shion and Allen) Were you just assigned here?
Shion: (facing Joachim) Y-yes, sir.
Joachim: I see. I’d heard I was getting new assistants. How’s list 281?
Shion: (using the computer) Yes, sir, list 281… This is a list of patients in
the hospital.
Joachim: (frustrated and impatient) Is it done yet?!
Shion: (facing Joachim) Oh, l-list 281, clear! Upload complete.
[There was a brief pause. After that, Shion steps up a bit towards Joachim.]
Shion: Um, what are these test subjects?
Joachim: This is the data from test subjects capable of linking with Vessels of
Anima. We’re going to control their fear and perform a Zohar connection
experiment. Weren’t you informed?
Shion: N-no, I’m sorry.
[Shion returns to the computer and then, Allen saw something interesting.]
Allen: Chief, look, Vessels of Anima!
Shion: Yes. But why here?
Allen: I have no idea. And what does he mean by “linking” people to Vessels of
Anima?
Shion: Look at this. It’s the Zohar.
Allen: You’re right.
Shion: Looking at this, it appears the Vessels of Anima serve as a mediator to
approach the Zohar.
Allen: I thought they were the power reactors for the E.S.s.
Shion: Actually they’re transmitters, no, more like translators. Their power is
the byproduct of acting as mediators between people and the Zohar. They were
calibrated here, and what we were using was the finished product. But this
data…I wonder why they needed to relay it through Realians.
Allen: He said something about controlling fear. Maybe that’s related.
Shion: Hmm. I wonder.
[There was a brief pause.]
Allen: Ch-chief. Look.
Shion: (gasped) Mom’s name. Why is she on the list of test subjects?!
Joachim: You there!
[Shion and Allen face Joachim.]
Shion: Y-yes, sir!
Joachim: Go fetch my assistant, Kevin Winnicot. I want to know Febronia’s
condition.
Shion: (puzzled) Kevin Winnicot?
Allen: Does he mean our Kevin?!
Joachim: What’s the matter? Hurry up.
Shion: Oh! Yes, sir!
[Shion and Allen exit the room with Joachim and walk towards the door to the
room next to Joachim’s room.]
Allen: What is going on? This is the first I’ve ever heard of Kevin being here.
I wonder if it’s someone with the same name.
Shion: This is the first I’ve heard of it, too. Kevin didn’t tell me what he
did before he joined Vector. But his Hilbert Effect theory and his knowledge of
Realian architecture…make sense if he was Professor Mizrahi’s assistant.
[Shion and Allen enter the room. Inside…]
Young Man: How dare you barge in here without knocking!
Shion: You-you’re—
Young Man: Hmm? Have we met before?
Shion: N-no. Um, are you Mr. Winnicot?
Young Kevin: What, is my name that unusual?
Shion: Oh, no, I’m sorry. Um, Professor Mizrahi is calling you. He wants you to
report on Febronia’s condition.
Young Kevin: Oh, it’s already that time? Understood. I’ll get things ready.
Tell him I’ll be right up.
[The young boy who will be known as young Kevin from this point on goes into
the door to the other room.]
Shion: That boy is Kevin?
Allen: His face looks similar, but he doesn’t have the same temperament.
Shion: Yes, but I’m pretty sure it’s him. That’s Kevin. So he was involved with
U-TIC.
[Suddenly, Allen saw something interesting on the computer and rushes to it.]
Allen: Chief, Chief!
Shion: What?
Allen: Look at this!
[Shion approaches the computer.]
Shion: (reading) Outline of the managing OS for a weapon system to combat the
Gnosis phenomenon. The effectiveness of a human-modeled weapon for Gnosis
combat? Basic theory of a strategically multiple-operation system that obeys
the rules of order? Hey, this is KOS-MOS’s basic theory.
[Shion takes out her connection gear.]
Allen: It sure is. He must have already been working on the basic design back
then. It really is Kevin.
[Shion uses the computer and analyzes something.]
Allen: Chief, what are you doing?!
Shion: What else? Taking a backup.
Allen: What?! Here?! That’s crazy!
Shion: I know it’s risky, but with this, we may be able to reboot KOS-MOS.
Sorry, could you distract him until I’m done? Please?
Allen: (puzzled) Distract him?
Allen approaches the door to the other room as young Kevin came out of the
door.]
Young Kevin: You’re still here?
Allen: Oh, um, actually, there’s something I’d like to ask you.
Young Kevin: What? The connection experiment is about to begin. Can’t you wait
until later?
Allen: It won’t take long. It’s about the effectiveness of mental stabilization
in regards to Realians. (to himself) Chief please, make it quick. I can’t keep
him much longer.
Young Kevin: Would you stop bothering me? I’m in a hurry. Please leave my room
at once.
[Shion finishes retrieving the backup data from the computer and approaches
towards Allen and young Kevin.]
Shion: Uh, um, we’re sorry for disturbing you! Come on, Allen, let’s go!
Allen: What? Oh, right!
[Shion and Allen leave young Kevin’s room. Outside of the hallway…]
Shion: Well, seems like we fooled them. I don’t think Dad’s on this floor.
Let’s return to Professor Mizrahi for now.
[Shion and Allen return to Joachim’s room. Inside, Shion and Allen talk to
Joachim.]
Joachim: Oh, it’s you. Where’s Winnicot?
Shion: He said he’ll be here soon.
Joachim: I see. Thanks. If you would, please deliver that data to the test
subject management wing on the fifth floor.
[Shion and Allen exit Joachim’s room. Shion and Allen board the elevator and
take it to the 5th floor. Upon arrival of the 5th floor…]
Information: 5th floor: Acute Neurosis Special Treatment Area.
[Shion and Allen attempt to approach the security door. However, the door
denies access to Shion and Allen.]
Security Guard 1: What is it?
Shion: Um, the door won’t open.
Security Guard 1: Of course not. The area past here is restricted. You can’t
enter without permission.
Shion: We were told to deliver this data to the test subject management wing.
Security Guard 1: ID, please.
Shion: Here.
[Shion shows the security guard, her ID.]
Security Guard 1: Confirmed. I’ll release the lock. Hurry through.
[The security door opens. Then, Allen notices something from the computer
monitor.]
Allen: Chief, look!
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
[Shion and Allen approach a little closer to the computer monitor.]
Security Guard 1: What is it now?
Shion: What’s that image?
Security Guard 1: Hmm? Hey, what’s that display showing?
Security Guard 2: That’s the surveillance camera for the isolated underground
research wing. What about it?
Shion: Oh, nothing. It just caught my eye, that’s all.
Security Guard 1: That place isn’t something you need to worry about. Just get
back to your posts!
Shion: I’m sorry.
[Shion and Allen left the computer area. Then…]
Allen: Chief, that was a Vessel of Anima.
Shion: Yes, there’s no mistaking it. They’re conducting experiments here to
connect Vessels of Anima and the Zohar.
[Shion and Allen proceed through the security door and to Suou’s room. On their
way, Shion and Allen found a computer terminal with some useful info. The Test
Subject List is as follows:]
Test subject Tethlla Magus
T.C. 4749: detected possible test subject quality for connection experiment
during the disturbance at Dabrye Mine. Immediately sent to this facility.
Public records state that he had been killed in an accident during the
disturbance. Performed drug experimentation for six months, but although his
link affinity to Realians were high compared to other test subjects,
abnormalities in the pulse of the frontal lobe and the tectum appeared during a
connection experiment, which resulted in his death six minutes later. It is
believed he was unable to resist the fear against U-DO.
[After Shion and Allen finish reading the list…]
Shion: I can’t believe this. What should I tell Mai?
[Shion and Allen proceed to Suou’s room. Inside…]
Shion: Excuse us. We’ve brought the data.
Suou: Ah. Set it down there.
[Shion steps up a little.]
Shion: (overwhelmed) D-Dad?
Suou: (to the U-TIC researcher) We’re pressed for time. What’s the status of
the link with Febronia?
U-TIC Researcher: Values on the test subject side aren’t stable. Febronia
probably hasn’t fully recovered yet.
Suou: Some amount of stress is acceptable. We’ll continue the experiment.
[Shion approaches the person in the bed.]
Shion: (gasped) Mom!
Suou: (to Shion) You there, forward the analysis data log. I want to confirm
the error in sequence 306.
Shion: What is this? Mom is being used in an experiment?
[There was a brief pause.]
Suou: What’s wrong? Hurry up and confirm the data!
Shion: (pissed) Isn’t she a member of your family?
Suou: Hmm?
Shion: (pissed) What kind of experiment is this? How can you use a member of
your family as a test subject?!
Allen: Ch-Chief!
Suou: I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Shion: I’m talking about the atrocity of using a member of your own family as a
test subject! And not just her. How many others have you people done this to?!
Suou: They’re here because it’s necessary. That’s all there is to it.
Shion: How is it necessary? Have you even studied this personal data? It’s
clear that they’re suffering subconsciously! How can you use the sick and
injured like this.
Suou: Nonsense. That’s just an issue with the numbers. You merely see what you
want to see. She doesn’t feel anything. She doesn’t say anything. This is
nothing more than peripheral nerve reflexes.
Shion: (pissed) You’re just distorting the truth to rationalize what you’re
doing!
[There was a brief pause.]
Suou: What? You’re the one who’s distorting things. To begin with, since when
does a mere staff member like you have the right to criticize this project?
Know your place!
Shion: (frustrated) Ah—
[Later, the camera shows young Shion who came in at the scene.]
Young Shion: Daddy?
Shion: Huh?
Suou: Shion! How many times do I have to tell you, you need permission to come
here?
Young Shion: Um… But I’m worried about Mom’s sickness.
Suou: Today isn’t a visitation day. You know that. Now, hurry home. Leave Mom
to us.
Young Shion: But—
Suou: Shion!
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: I’ll escort her out.
Suou: You?
Shion: Yes. I’m sorry for how I acted. I’m fatigued and a little emotional
right now.
Suou: Hmm. I see. Yes, please take care of her.
[Shion approaches young Shion and kneels towards her.]
Shion: Come on, Shion. Let’s go home. I’m sure your Mom will get better soon.
See all these doctors with her?
Young Shion: Yeah.
[Shion, Allen and young Shion leaves Suou’s room. In the hallways…]
Shion: Um, your house is in block B-32, right?
Young Shion: …
Shion: What’s wrong?
Young Shion: I don’t want to go home yet.
Shion: But your Dad’s going to be busy with work until late.
Young Shion: The soldier…
Shion: Soldier?
Young Shion: I want to visit the hurt soldier.
Shion: Oh, you want to go to the church?
Young Shion: Yeah. I’m going to bring him flowers.
Shion: I see. Okay, let’s go.
Young Shion: Follow me. There’s flowers in the garden outside!
[Shion, Allen and young Shion exit the Labyrinthos building. Outside…]
Young Shion: Here!
Shion: They’re pretty. Did you grow these yourself?
Young Shion: Yeah! Feb gave me seeds. You know what? I’m gonna grow tons and
tons more flowers and make Mom happy.
Shion: Yes, I’m sure she’ll like that. Now, shall we bring some flowers to the
soldier?
Young Shion: Yeah!
[As young Shion picks the flowers, young Kevin appeared at the scene.]
Young Kevin: Are you slacking off at your job and playing baby-sitter now?
Shion: Mr. Winnicot. This is part of my job.
Young Kevin: Oh, excuse me. Still, I’m surprised to see people leisurely
planting gardens in the middle of a war.
Shion: It’s at times like this when we need them the most. Is there something
wrong with engaging in productive activity…to encounter the unnatural
destruction of war?
Young Kevin: Placing one against another and fighting is a defining aspect of
human beings. Resisting it is unnatural.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: You’re name is Kevin Winnicot, correct?
Young Kevin: (rudely) You’re a strange woman. Is my name that unusual?
Shion: Are you really Kevin?
Young Shion: (to Shion) Come on, let’s go.
Shion: (to young Shion) Oh, right. Let’s go to the church. (to young Kevin)
Excuse us.
[Shion, Allen and young Shion make their way back to the church. On their way,
young Shion notices another path.]
Shion: Shion? Wait. Where are you going?
Young Shion: This is a shortcut.
[Shion and Allen approach young Shion as she faces the shortcut in the Urban A
District.]
Shion: Oh. Oh, yeah that’s right.
Young Shion: Come on!
[Shion and Allen follow young Shion to the church. Eventually, Shion, Allen and
young Shion made it to the church. Inside the Nanomachine treatment room, Jin
stands towards Virgil who is patched up and on the bed.]
Jin: Hmm. You’re recovering smoothly, but you should stay in bed for a while
longer.
Virgil: Tch. Like I needed your help. Who the hell are you? You aren’t U-TIC
and you aren’t Federation, but you act damn suspicious for mere civilians.
Jin: I told you, you need to get some rest. We can’t reveal who we are for
various reasons, but we aren’t your enemy. There’s no need for you to cause
yourself unnecessary stress.
[Suddenly, Shion, who has just ditched her disguise and young Shion appear at
the scene.]
Jin: Shion?
Shion: Wha—y-yeah, I brought Shion!
Jin: Oh, r-right. Wh-what brings you here?
[Jin moves out of the way as young Shion approaches Virgil with some flowers.]
Young Shion: Um, here!
Virgil: Wh-what? Flowers? For me?
Young Shion: Yeah, they bloomed real pretty. It’s so you’ll get well!
Virgil: What? You’ve gotta be kidding. I don’t need them.
Young Shion: You won’t take them?
Virgil: (unwillingly changes his mind after young Shion’s reaction) Ah, uh,
th-thanks.
Young Shion: You’re welcome! I hope you get better soon!
Virgil: (embarrassed) Dammit, this isn’t me.
Shion: Heh heh heh.
Virgil: (to Shion) What are you laughing at?!
Shion: I’m sorry. It’s just, you looked so different from when we first met.
Virgil: (embarrassed) Well, excuse me for looking silly holding some flowers.
Shion: Not at all. You look good with them.
Virgil: Damn it.
[Suddenly, someone coming in can be heard.]
Voice of Febronia: Sounds like you’re having fun.
[The camera shows Febronia coming in at the scene.]
Young Shion: Feb!
Shion: Febronia…
Febronia: I’m glad you recovered.
[As Febronia approaches Virgil…]
Virgil: (slightly snappy) Don’t come any closer to me, Realian!
Shion: Virgil?!
Virgil: That’s a U-TIC Realian. Do you know how many of my comrades have died
because of them?!
Shion: Virgil, stop it. She saved your life!
Virgil: I didn’t ask for that! It makes me sick, thinking I’ve got a part of
you in me! If I could move right now, I’d kill myself.
Shion: (couldn’t take it anymore) Virgil! That’s enough!
Virgil: This is none of your business.
Febronia: Please don’t say such sad things. Everyone worked so hard to save
your life. Please don’t speak so lightly about throwing it away.
Virgil: What would a Realian know about the value of human life?!
Febronia: It’s true that I’m a Realian. We were created to serve human beings.
My sisters are going through painful experiments for that purpose. But I feel
no hatred for human beings, because it is the proof that we exist.
Virgil: Give me a break. A proof you exist? That’s just how you’ve been
programmed.
Febronia: It’s fine if you feel that way. But my feelings right now are more
than just a program.
Virgil: Huh? Your feelings?
Febronia: I want you to live.
Virgil: I’m starting to feel sick. I’m gonna sleep.
[Virgil goes to sleep.]
Shion: Feb…
Febronia: We would never want people to suffer.
Shion: I know. We’ll come to understand each other someday.
[Later, the camera switches to the main room of the church where young Shion
and Febronia kneels and pray together.]
Febronia: Let’s pray now, Shion.
Young Shion: What are you going to pray for, Feb?
Febronia: For my dear sisters. Please grant them a wonderful future.
Young Shion: I see. Will I get to play with Cecily and Cathe again?
Febronia: Yes, they’re both looking forward to seeing you again. What are you
going to pray for?
[The camera shows Shion and Jin who watch young Shion and Febronia continuing
to pray.]
Young Shion: For Mom to get better soon. And for the soldier to get better, too!
Febronia: That’s a good idea. Let’s pray together.
Jin: Shion, let’s go.
Shion: Jin…
[Shion and Jin slowly left the scene. Later, the camera switches to the room
with Omega, Margulis and U-TIC members.]
Margulis: Losing control of Realians is an ingenious plan. A Trojan horse,
planted by their leader. It’s an amusing scenario, though not a particularly
flashy one.
Sellers: It was Winnicot’s idea to make Mizrahi into a scapegoat. He’s quite
the tactician for his age.
[The camera shows Sellers who stands near Cecily and Cathe’s dismembered bodies
in casket beds.]
Margulis: Did you hear that the transport carrying calibrated Realians was
attacked by the Federation?
Sellers: Oh, we just lost a few Realian units. It won’t affect the project.
Although I am concerned about the Federation’s next move.
Margulis: We know all the details of their descent operation. We’ll be able to
buy time until our VIPs are able to retreat.
Sellers: Good.
Margulis: So, have you deciphered the Y-Data?
Sellers: No. I’ve found some file fragments, but he won’t tell us a thing about
it. I’ve got Winnicot trying to get some information from him, but who knows
how it’ll go.
Margulis: As long as the Zohar activation succeeds, we can deal with the rest
later.
Sellers: What’s the plan?
Margulis: We’ll pick you and the others up along with the Zohar.
Sellers: I won’t hold my breath. If it comes down to it, I can lift the whole
Song of Nephilim into space.
[Sellers left the scene.]
END OF CHAPTER 5
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
10: CHAPTER 6 Game Script
[The camera switches to the church’s Nanomachine treatment room where Febronia
sits next to Virgil who is on the bed.]
Febronia: Oh, good, you ate it. Did you like it?
Virgil: …
Febronia: You look like you’ll be well enough to go outside soon.
Virgil: That kid’s not here today?
Febronia: Shion? She went to pick flowers.
Virgil: Oh. You mind if I ask you something?
Febronia: I’ll do my best to answer.
Virgil: Why did you save me? I’m your enemy.
Febronia: I guess you are, but that has nothing to do with me. I just wanted to
save you. I didn’t care about anything else.
Virgil: That doesn’t make sense. I came to this planet to dispose of you
Realians. You could be executed for saving me.
Febronia: All that mattered to be was saving you.
Virgil: I don’t understand at all.
Febronia: Is it really that strange to want to save someone’s life?
Virgil: I’ve been ordered to kill Realians. To be a soldier, orders are
absolute.
Febronia: There’s nothing more important than life. Isn’t that true for both
soldiers and Realians? I want you to live. And because of it, we are here,
together.
Virgil: …
Febronia: Why don’t you get some sleep? You need to regain your strength.
Virgil: Don’t tell me what to do.
Febronia: Okay.
[Virgil lies down on the bed.]
Virgil: The good was delicious.
Febronia: I’m glad you liked it.
[Later, the camera switches to the outside of the Labyrinthos building where
young Shion is planting flowers in the garden.]
Voice of Young Kevin: Well! I’m impressed they can grow in a place like this.
[Young Kevin appeared at the scene.]
Young Kevin: Guess they haven’t died yet.
Young Shion: No, they won’t die! I water them every single day, and give them
fertilizer.
Young Kevin: Oh, I see. (sits on a bench) Well, there’s no guarantee that they
won’t die in the future. I don’t understand it. Why did you want to plant them
here? You could have planted them in the flower bed in the rear garden.
Young Shion: Because, that’s too far away from Mom’s room. This is closer to
her room, and that way Daddy can see them, too.
Young Kevin: I can’t really see Supervisor Uzuki having any interest in flowers.
[Young Shion seemed puzzled from young Kevin’s response.]
Young Kevin: Listen, you need to understand how the world works. For humans to
live we have to conquer, and destroy, and eat other organisms. That’s the most
basic function of an organic being. I’m sorry, Shion, but there’s no point to
what you’re doing.
Young Shion: But, that’s not true! When pretty flowers are in bloom, they make
everyone feel happier. Even my Daddy!
Young Kevin: I wouldn’t bet on that.
Young Shion: Even Feb said so! And that’s why I planted them here.
Young Kevin: Huhh. I don’t get it, but if you say so.
[As young Shion continues to plant the flowers in the garden, Shion gets up and
faces young Kevin.]
Young Shion: Hey! If you’re going to just sit there, then give me a hand. Water
those flowers over there!
Young Kevin: What? Wh-why should I have to do that?
[Young Shion puts up a water pitcher near young Kevin’s face.]
Young Shion: Because! You aren’t doing anything. Stop complaining and help!
(puts a water pitcher near young Kevin’s face) Go on, do it!
Young Kevin: Hey quit it!
[Young Kevin was knocked to the sitting area of the bench as the water pitcher
lands on young Kevin’s face as it spills water over him.]
Young Kevin: (wet) Ehh! Ahh! That’s cold. This is all your fault!
Young Shion: Eh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh! You’re all wet! Eh, heh, heh, heh,
heh!
Young Kevin: (unwillingly grabs the water pitcher) This just isn’t my day.
(steps up to the garden) Well, what do you want me to do?
Young Shion: Water the flowers there. (points to the other flowers) Oh, and
this one, too.
[The camera shows Kevin pouring the water straight to the flowers.]
Young Shion: Not like that! You have to be more careful! Otherwise you’ll hurt
them!
Young Kevin: How could I hurt them? They’re just flowers.
Young Shion: (snatches the water pitcher from Kevin) No, here. Give it to me.
I’ll show you how.
[As young Shion shows young Kevin to water the flowers properly…]
Voice of Suou: Shion!
[The camera shows Suou who appears nearby.]
Young Shion: Coming!
[Shion hands the water pitcher to young Kevin.]
Young Shion: Here, make sure you water them, okay.
Young Kevin: What? But, hey!
[Shion left the scene.]
Young Kevin: (slightly frustrated) Fine, whatever.
[Young Kevin waters the flowers according to how young Shion does it. Later,
the camera switches to the maintenance room of KOS-MOS where Shion’s group
watches the Professor and Scott examining some status of KOS-MOS.]
Scott: Wow, so this is KOS-MOS’s basic theory?
Professor: Hmm. These are some excellent calculations.
Jr.: Well, how ‘bout it?
Shion: (concerned) Is it possible to fix KOS-MOS?
Professor: Beats me!
Allen: What?
Professor: (approaching KOS-MOS’s maintenance bed) With this data you brought
back and the newly designed body, it is possible to restore her to her original
form.
Shion: Then—
Professor: But even so…there’s still too many parts we don’t understand. Even
if the repairs are perfect, we don’t know if she’ll reboot or not.
Scott: She’s completely different from Erde Kaiser, the field in which we
specialize.
Professor: Indeed. This thing doesn’t even transform, much less combine.
Allen: (startled) What the?! That’s not the problem!
Professor: (became suspicious of Allen’s response) Did you say something?
Allen: Oh, uh, n-nothing.
Professor: Anyway, we’ll do what we can. After all, I don’t get many chances to
play around with this baby. Hehehehehe.
Scott: Yeah! Ah, hah, hah, hah, hah!
Allen: (to Shion and worried) Chief, are you sure about this? If we leave it up
to them, they may make things even worse.
Professor: Hey, I heard that, you! When it comes to robotics, I don’t make
mistakes! Sit back and leave it to me! (to Shion’s group) Now, all you people
here are in the way! Get out! Shoo!
Scott: (to Shion’s group) Why don’t you try out the latest game in the lounge?
We modified it a little, so I think you’ll enjoy it.
Jr.: Really? Well, I guess it might be nice to relax a little. Let’s check it
out, Shion.
Allen: Sounds good. I’ll go with you, too.
Professor: (to Allen) Wait. You stay here, Assistant #2.
Allen: Huh?
Professor: What did you expect?! You’re my temporary assistant! Don’t tell me
you’re already planning on taking a break!
Scott: Right, then! Let’s get to it, Allen!
[Later…]
Shion: Well, it may not be a bad idea to just relax and play a game. I think
I’ll go to the lounge. Oh, the online store may be updated. I should probably
check there first.
[Shion’s group first pays a visit to Mai at the Dabrye Mine.]
Mai: Oh, it’s you. Did you learn anything about my father?
[Shion’s group did not respond.]
Mai: Even without hearing your answer, I can tell by looking at your faces. I
thought as much. I’ll be all right! I feel as if a weight’s been taken off my
shoulders! Actually, I think I can live even more positively than before! Thank
you for telling me the truth! I’ll carry on my father’s will. Together with my
grandfather, we’ll restore this mine to its former glory! Here’s my thanks!
Please, take it!
[Shion’s group received Decoder 15. Shion’s group returns to the Elsa and
proceeds to the lounge After Shion kills some time by playing the HaKox
mini-game…]
Jr.: That was actually pretty fun. Those two did a good job for a change.
Ziggy: (to Shion) How do you feel? Do you feel relaxed?
Shion: Yes. I’m sorry, I guess I’ve been worrying everyone.
Jr.: Don’t worry about it. We’re friends, right? When stuff happens, don’t
hesitate to tell us.
Shion: Thanks. I’m going to go rest a bit in my room. If anything happens, give
me a call.
Jr.: Sure thing.
[Shion left the scene. Later, the camera switches to the maintenance room where
the Professor, Scott and Allen are working on activating KOS-MOS.]
Scott: Professor, I’ve finished attaching the exterior.
Professor: Okay, we’re going to try rebooting her. Assistant #2!
[Allen uses the computer.]
Allen: (bored) Yeah, yeah. Come on, KOS-MOS. It’s time to wake up.
[The camera shows the maintenance bed of KOS-MOS trying to activate. However…]
Allen: It didn’t work!
Professor: (approaching the maintenance bed) That’s strange. With the data she
brought back, the core repair should be flawless. Where could the problem be?
Scott: Professor, it’s gotta be “that!”
Professor: Oh, yeah. “That!” (hopping) Love and courage!
Scott: Yeah, love and courage!
Allen: No, I’m pretty sure the problem lies with you two.
Professor: Hey, Assistant #2!
Allen: Y-yes?
Professor: What are you standing around for?! Hurry up and bring your lady
friend! I want to hear the opinion of a specialist.
Allen: Hey, I’m a specialist in the same field.
Professor: (hopping) Do you expect me to rely on your opinions?! Hurry up and
call her!
Allen: (couldn’t take it anymore) Fine, fine.
[Allen left the scene. The Professor and Scott checks on the maintenance bed.]
Scott: Professor, the reactor output is unstable. Maybe we needed those parts
you had left over.
Professor: Don’t worry about little things like that. It’s probably just the
gauge malfunctioning. Just hit it.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Black Testament appearing at the scene behind
the Professor and Scott. Later, the camera switches to the cabin where Shion
can be seen taking a shower.]
Shion: (wondering) I know what is going to happen already. The coming events
will bring suffering…to countless lives. And it will leave a permanent scar on
the universe. But I alone, may have a chance to change everything.
[The camera shows the shower control as Shion glances at it.]
Shion: (wondering) KOS-MOS, what would you do? Would you chastise me for being
illogical, just like you always do?
[The camera shows Shion who wipes the mirror as she looks at herself.]
Shion: (wondering) KOS-MOS, would you abandon countless lives before you,
simply because it’s the logical thing to do?
[Suddenly, the receiving signal can be heard as Shion activates the
communication receiver.]
Shion: Yes?
Allen: It’s me, Allen. Sorry, have you got a minute?
Shion: Sure. What is it?
[The communication monitor with Shion appears.]
Allen: (excited from glancing at Shion) Thanks. Whoa!
Shion: (impatient) What is it? Hurry up. I’m going to catch cold.
Allen: (humiliated and nervous) Ah, um, yeah. I mean, um, uh…th-the Professor—
Shion: What about the Professor?
Allen: Uh, rebooting KOS-MOS isn’t working, and he says he wants your opinion.
Shion: I see. Okay, I’ll be right—
[Suddenly, an explosion can be heard from the Elsa.]
Shion: What?!
Allen: Chief! (approaching the shower door and bangs on it) Chief, are you all
right?! Chief!
[Just as the shower door opens and as Allen was about to enter, Shion punched
Allen in the face, knocking him to the floor.]
Allen: Augh!
[The camera shows Shion who already has her outfit put on.]
Shion: Where’s the explosion?
Allen: In KOS-MOS’s maintenance room.
[Shion exits the shower room and approaches Allen who still lies on the floor.]
Shion: What are you going? Hurry up!
Allen: W-wait, up, Chief!
[Allen gets up while still holding his face and follows Shion. Later, the
camera switches to the hangar where the explosion was seen and the Professor
and Scott was thrown from the impact.]
Professor: (lies with body tangled) Confound it! I’m an old man for heavens
sake! I tell ya, young people these days have no manners!
Scott: Uh, Professor, violent criminals don’t care about manners.
[The camera shows the Black Testament who slowly approaches the Professor and
Scott, carrying the maintenance bed with KOS-MOS in it. Then, the camera shows
the Black Testament who is unmasked. Then, Jr., Matthews and Tony appeared at
the scene with their various firearms.]
Tony: Hey, hey, hey! Who the hell did this to our Elsa!?
[Tony and Jr. draw their handguns and fires at the Black Testament. However,
all of the bullets were absorbed by the Black Testament’s barrier.]
Tony: Captain! Leave this to the Little Master and me. Just take care of Scott
and the Professor!
[The camera shows chaos and Scott who prepares to carry the Professor away from
the scene as Jr., Matthews and Tony continues to fire at the Black Testament,
but the Black Testament continues to absorbed the bullets from his barrier.]
Tony: (shooting mad) RRRRAAAAAGGGHHHH!!
Jr.: Dammit! How the hell did he get in here!? (to Hammer in voice
communicator) Hammer! What happened with the security?
Voice of Hammer: I wish I knew! The security system is just fine. A fly
couldn’t get into this place!
[The camera shows chaos and Scott trying to get the Professor away from the
scene.]
Matthews: It isn’t anyone’s fault! (firing his machine gun at the Black
Testament) That guy is a monster!
[As the madness continues…]
Matthews: Tony! Fall back! You can’t do anything about that monster!
[As everybody backs up, Ziggy and Jin arrived at the scene. Ziggy then
approaches the Black Testament.]
Ziggy: Out of the way.
Jr.: But, old man.
Ziggy: Don’t worry. I’m perfectly calm right now.
[The Black Testament slowly walks by Ziggy while carrying the maintenance bed.]
Ziggy: Voyager! Why are you here? What is your objective?
[The Black Testament who will be known as Voyager from this point on launches
an energy shot at Ziggy, but Jin immediately deflected the attack. Ziggy leaps
up and tries to punch Voyager, but Voyager’s barrier prevented Ziggy from
hurting him, thus knocking Ziggy to the floor.]
Jr.: Old man!
Voice of Shion: Jr. Are you all right?!
[The camera shows Shion, MOMO and Allen who arrived at the scene.]
Jr.: Stay back, Shion! Don’t come in here!
Shion: But isn’t that—the Black Testament?
[The camera shows Voyager who continues to hold the maintenance bed.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Shion leaps up towards Voyager.]
chaos: No! Shion!
[Shion draws her multi-function shield weapon and as she tries to attack
Voyager, Voyager uses telekinesis power and holds Shion in mid-air, causing
Shion to drop her shield weapon. Then, the camera shows Voyager who uses the
power and attempts to telekinetically strangle her.
Shion: Let KOS-MOS—Let her go!
[Just as Shion was about to die, the maintenance bed activates the Hilbert
Effect.]
Shion: The-The Hilbert Effect?!
[As the Hilbert Effect brightens, the camera then shows KOS-MOS’s arm who grabs
Voyager’s arm. Suddenly, the maintenance bed completely opens and the newly
upgraded KOS-MOS came out and throws Voyager to the gate, causing Shion to be
released. Then, KOS-MOS throws her maintenance bed towards Voyager, but Voyager
uses his telekinetic grab and destroys it. KOS-MOS then fires her plasma beams
at Voyager, but Voyager kept absorbing the beams with his barrier. Voyager
throws the large debris at KOS-MOS, but KOS-MOS grabs the debris and attempts
to strike Voyager. Voyager evades the debris and destroys it with his power.
After that, Shion’s group approaches KOS-MOS as they face Voyager.]
Jr.: Whoa! She’s way more powerful than she was before!
Shion: (running towards KOS-MOS) KOS-MOS! You’re alright!
KOS-MOS: Shion, I will need your assistance in defeating the enemy unit.
Shion: Right. I understand. Come on, KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: (stands next to Shion) Acknowledged. Engaging with maximum attack
force.
[Shion’s group fights Voyager.]
Voyager: Heh, heh, heh.
[After Shion’s group defeats Voyager…]
Ziggy: Voyager! How much longer do you intend to keep doing this?
[Ziggy rushes to the large cannon launcher and fire cannons at Voyager, but
Voyager remains unaffected. As Ziggy continues to fire cannons at Voyager…]
Ziggy: Do you really think this will satisfy your never-ending thirst for power?
[Voyager doesn’t respond as he slowly approaches Ziggy while still getting shot
at.]
Ziggy: Answer me, Erich!
[Voyager holds up a barrier as last incoming cannon shots were fired at him.
Ziggy then stops shooting.]
Ziggy: Now do you think that you’ve really won this?
[Suddenly, the camera shows KOS-MOS expectedly appearing behind Voyager.]
KOS-MOS: This is checkmate.
[KOS-MOS activates her power and impales Voyager with her arm blade. Then,
KOS-MOS grabs Voyager, leaps up to the wall and crashes Voyager to the wall.
KOS-MOS lands near Shion’s group. Then, the camera shows the destroyed wall
where Voyager is still alive and levitating.]
Voice of Roth: (to Voyager) How long are you planning to play with them? You’re
taking too long. Return. If she has awakened, then we must devise our next move.
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who approaches a little towards Voyager.]
Voyager: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. I’m sorry, but it seems your time
is up. You’ll pay for what you have done. We will settle this later at a more
appropriate time. Farewell for now. Good-bye, Jan Sauer. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha,
ha, ha.
[Voyager levitates away from the scene.]
MOMO: Are we safe, now?
Jin: Yes. We’re safe for now, MOMO. (glancing at KOS-MOS) But it wouldn’t have
ended well for us if we had kept on fighting.
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Shion desperately runs to KOS-MOS and embraces her.]
Shion: (stressfully worried) Thanks goodness. I was so worried about you.
KOS-MOS: Shion, it appears that I have caused you undue emotional stress while
my functions were suspended. I must apologize.
[KOS-MOS places her hand on Shion as she embraces Shion as well.]
Shion: You should. (getting intensely stressed out) I was…really worried about
you! I’m so…glad…you’re all right…KOS-MOS…
[Shion passes out at the scene.]
KOS-MOS: Shion?
chaos: Shion!
Allen: Chief?!
Jin: Shion?
[The camera shows Shion’s face as she is unconscious. Later, the camera
switches to a black and white beach area where Shion notices a man standing
next to the beach.]
Shion: (gasped) Huh!
[Shion ran towards the man.]
Shion: Are you Joachim Mizrahi?
Joachim: Don’t you think waves resemble the relationships between people? They
ebb and flow, as if feeling the distance between them, and repeat that process
eternally.
Shion: …Hm.
Joachim: Young lady, do you love your father?
Shion: What?
[Joachim walks away a little.]
Joachim: Parents and children, too, could be said to be like waves.
Shion: Professor Mizrahi, what was your relationship to my father?
Joachim: What good will knowing that do? I don’t think knowing that will be of
any benefit to you now.
Shion: I—
Joachim: Words can completely change their meaning depending on the mind of the
listener. They can change into good ones or into bad. Some words cannot be
conveyed. What one thinks is good will not always lead to good results. You’re
a scientist, too. Then you should understand.
Shion: I still want to know! Without knowing, how do I know where I stand?
[Joachim steps up.]
Joachim: That man’s words are merely shackles.
Shion: That man?
Joachim: He is a man possessed by his own narrow-minded ego. He brings
suffering to all those he comes into contact with. I don’t want to see your sad
face.
Shion: Who are you talking about? I don’t know anyone like—
Joachim: I promised Sakura. I would make a world in which all wills that have
yet to be born can live in happiness. (faces Shion) I want you to live in a
world like that, too. That is my wish.
Shion: Professor Mizrahi…
Joachim: Don’t do anything you don’t want to. Be true to your feelings. (faces
the other way) Do that, and she will answer your call.
[Later, the camera shows Shion and Joachim turning around and glancing at a
familiar woman with very long hair.]
Shion: KOS-MOS?
[The camera switches back to the Elsa’s cabin where Shion was unconscious and
lying on the bed. Then…]
Shion: J-Jin… I—
[Jin approaches Shion who has regained consciousness.]
Jin: You fainted from exhaustion. You really should rest more. Or you just
refuse to hear advice from a quack?
Shion: I’m sorry. I’ll be more careful.
[Shion gets up.]
Shion: Jin, I-I met Dad.
Jin: I see.
Shion: (wasn’t expecting the response from Jin) Aren’t you going to ask what we
talked about?
Jin: I don’t think I need to. I doubt you were able to have much of a
conversation with him. You wouldn’t be able to keep yourself composed enough
for that.
Shion: You’re being mean.
Jin: (sighs) Whew.
[Later, the camera shows Allen, who came into the cabin and holding a tray of
food, arrived at the scene. However, the moment Allen saw Shion and Jin
talking…]
Allen: (quietly) Chief?
[Allen takes his hiding spot.]
Shion: The U-TIC Organization had Vessels of Anima. From what Professor Mizrahi
said, they’re needed to activate the Zohar. If we can stop their experiment, we
can prevent Miltia’s space-time anomaly. And if we’re able to do that—
Jin: …we might have a chance to save Mother and the others.
Shion: Also, if we can use the Vessels of Anima, we might be able to get the
energy needed to return to our original world. We might also be able to find
out what Professor Mizrahi was really trying to do.
Jin: That may indeed be possible. But the risk is too great.
Shion: But we don’t know what’s going to happen to us either way!
[As Shion was about to step away from Jin…]
Shion: Don’t try to stop me. This is a past I don’t want. I’m going to change
it.
[Shion, who is emotionally stressed, left the scene as Allen witnesses it as
well.]
Jin: Shion, you need your past to be who you are now.
[Later, the camera switches to the gunroom where Shion’s group has the meeting
with the Professor.]
Professor: Yes, that could work. If we had Vessels of Anima, we might be able
to use that energy to return to our original time.
Ziggy: We could come under attack at any time. Just being able to use the E.S.
would benefit us.
chaos: But the Vessels are stored inside Labyrinthos. I don’t think they’ll let
us inside that easily.
Shion: We have forged IDs. If we use them well, getting inside will be easy.
[There was a brief pause.]
Professor: At any rate, our presence here is causing an expanding distortion
throughout the entire universe. It could lead to not only us disappearing, but
the destruction of the universe itself.
Jr.: Gotcha. Get yourselves ready to infiltrate the place. The third descent
operation, the Miltian Conflict, is going to take place in a few days. We have
to hurry.
[There was a brief pause.]
MOMO: (to herself) Uh…
[After that…]
Shion: First we should make sure we’re prepared for this infiltration. Once
we’re ready, we’re heading straight for Labyrinthos.
[Shion’s group proceeds to Labyrinthos. Upon entering…]
Shion: There. We can get into Labyrinthos from that gate.
Ziggy: There are guards.
Jr.: We have IDs, so no problem, right?
Allen: Uh, actually we can’t go any further with these IDs.
Ziggy: If there’s no other route, then we have no choice but to go in by force.
Jr.: Yeah. We’re going to have to fight sooner or later. Let’s get it over with!
[Shion’s group fights the enemies blocking the path into Labyrinthos. After
Shion’s group defeats the enemies, they move on. In the next area…]
Shion: (witnessed the Area 13 elevator door) That number.
KOS-MOS: What is it, Shion?
Shion: KOS-MOS, do you know where this door leads?
KOS-MOS: If it is the same as fifteen years ago, the special equipment
transport elevator, which connects to the Acute Neurosis Treatment Facility
lies ahead.
Shion: I knew it. It connects to Mom’s room.
Jr.: Hey, what’s up? Something happen?
Shion: No, nothing. Let’s go.
[Shion’s group moves on. In the area with the elevator…]
KOS-MOS: According to past data, we can head to the isolated research ward
where the Vessels of Anima are located by using this elevator. There are no
alternative paths to the research ward from this area.
[Shion’s group moves on to the next area. In the hallways…]
Jr.: Hmm? What’s that?
[The camera shows Sellers and Joachim from a distance.]
Sellers: I don’t care about you obsessing over that doll of your daughter, but
I can’t have you forgetting the real objective. The operation has already begun.
Joachim: You and Winnicot formulated it. I don’t see why you need me.
Sellers: I’m going to take over the management of this experiment, if you’ve
lost your nerves.
Joachim: Do as you wish. It’s no longer my concern.
[Sellers left the scene and Joachim returns to his research room.]
Jr.: Is that Joachim Mizrahi?
MOMO: Daddy…
[MOMO runs off.]
Jr.: MOMO!
[MOMO enters the research room. Inside, MOMO approaches Joachim.]
Joachim: Hmm? Who are you? This isn’t a place for children.
[Joachim slowly approaches MOMO.]
MOMO: Uh, um, I’m sorry, I got lost.
[Joachim slightly nods.]
Joachim: You’re not very good at lying, young lady. Do you think you could give
me a hand?
MOMO: Oh, okay!
[MOMO follows Joachim near the computer terminal and MOMO activates the
computer. Then, the holograms of Zohars appeared around the place.]
MOMO: What kind of research are you doing, Professor?
Joachim: Hm? Actually, I’m making a Realian like you.
MOMO: What?! I-I’m not a—
Joachim: You don’t have to hide it. I can tell.
[Joachim steps away a little.]
Joachim: I lost my daughter to illness. I thought that if I could retrieve her
consciousness, I might be able to return her to life. So I studied the U.M.N.,
the Zohar, and U-DO for that purpose.
MOMO: Reviving the consciousness of the dead?
Joachim: Yes. The Unus Mundus Network, just as its name implies, is a
collective subconscious that’s existed since the moment to universe was born.
It’s a fundamental part of nature. Through my research of the Zohar, I
discovered the existence of what appears to be human consciousness within the
U.M.N. Consciousness are born from the U.M.N., and they return to the U.M.N. If
I could discover that process, I could fulfill my wish. But my daughter’s
consciousness has disappeared. The new consciousness which is growing is not
hers.
MOMO: Uh…
Joachim: But I think that’s all right. This child will surely become the hope
of all Realians. That hope may become a way to stop the looming threat of the
expansion of the universe. Our second daughter. I’m sure Sakura would have
wanted that.
MOMO: Her name was Sakura?
Joachim: Yes. My wife and I came up with the name together. She was a cute
child, just like you. This world must continue to exist for you and others. I
must stop them.
[Joachim walks towards the elevator.]
MOMO: Who?
Joachim: Oh, I’m sorry for making you listen to the ramblings of an old man.
Now, go. I’m sure there are people worried about you.
[Joachim takes the elevator up and left the scene.]
MOMO: Daddy…
[Later, Shion’s group enters the research room where MOMO is in.]
Jr.: MOMO, are you okay?
MOMO: I talked with Daddy. He called me his second daughter. He said he’s going
to protect the world for us. (approaching and a little emotional) I-I…
[MOMO embraces Jr. as Jr. comforts her.]
Jr.: Yeah. I’m happy for you, MOMO.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the next area. On their way, an opened gate can be
heard.]
Ziggy: Wait!
[Then, young Kevin and Suou came out at the scene and speaking to each other.]
Shion: (gasped) That’s Kevin and Dad?
[Young Kevin and Suou enter the door that was previously locked. Then, Shion’s
group enters the computer room where young Kevin and Suou came out of. Inside…]
Shion: What’s this?
chaos: Looks like his private room.
[MOMO rushes towards a computer terminal and witnesses something as Scott uses
the other computer terminal.]
MOMO: Shion! It’s a list of the test subjects.
Shion: So, he really was involved with U-TIC.
MOMO: Shion! This name!
Shion: Yes, it’s my mother’s name. She was one of the victims of the
experiments performed here. She was put here by the hands of the one she
trusted.
MOMO: No, below that!
Shion: Below?
[Shion approaches the computer terminal with the test subject list.]
Shion: Shion Uzuki?! (puzzled and shocked) What? Why is my name here?!
(becoming suspicious of the matter) Jin! What does this mean?! You know
something, don’t you?!
Jin: (regretful) Ah…
Shion: (losing trusts and stressing out) No. You’re the same as Dad. You knew
everything, and still you let them do that to Mom.
Jin: (trying to explain) No! Shion, it’s not like that!
Shion: Then what is it?! If you haven’t done anything wrong, then explain it to
me!
Jin: Shion…
[As Scott activates the computer terminal, red displays can be seen on the
monitor. Then, the shutters reveal the grotesque test subjects encased in
liquefied capsules.]
Shion: (gasped) Nhuh!
[Shion glances at the test subjects.]
Shion: (worked up) What?! That’s…it can’t be.
Professor: Hmm. Are those combat Realians?
Jr.: No doubt about it. Those are the prototype combat Realians the U-TIC
Organization used during the Miltian Conflict.
Shion: (worked up) Those are the Realians that killed Mom. Why are they here?
Professor: Why? I’d imagine they were developed here.
Shion: (gasped and worked up) No, it can’t be. Kevin killed Mom? There is no
way that can be true!
[As Shion became upset, she tries to run away, but Jin stops her.]
Jr.: Shion!
Jin: (tries to calm Shion) Are you all right? We could cancel this operation.
Shion: (calming down) I’m fine. I just got a little worked up. When the
Conflict starts, this place will be a part of the battlefield. It’ll be too
late then. If we miss this chance, it’ll be impossible to get the Vessels of
Anima.
Jin: Shion…
[Shion takes the Security Level B Card from the computer desk.]
Shion: A security level B card. Now we have permission to access the central
hall elevator.
[Shion’s group takes the elevator down to the next area. Then, Shion’s group
takes the linear train to the next area. In the next area, Shion’s group
approaches the large freight elevator.]
Jin: It will be difficult to go through the main route. We should use the
elevator to enter from the back. Don’t worry, I’ve actually used it before.
[Shion’s group takes the freight elevator to the top floor. On their way,
Shion’s group arrived at a rail trail where the camera shows the Omega at the
very deep bottom.]
Jr.: Hey, there’s someone there.
chaos: (silently) Shh. Quiet, Jr. If they find us, it’s all over.
Jr.: Sorry.
[The camera shows the deep lower level where Margulis and young Kevin are as
Suou approaches them.]
Shion: (witnessing from above) That’s Dad!
Jin: (witnessing from above) Colonel Margulis…
Margulis: (to Suou) How is it progressing? Lord Heinlein is concerned.
Suou: Lord Heinlein? I thought this project was under Lord Sergius’s
jurisdiction.
Margulis: Lord Sergius is only interested in Proto Omega. It’s too powerful a
toy for that fool.
Suou: So, while the Federation is easy to deceive, Ormus leaders are less
likely to be fooled.
Margulis: The Federation’s operation will soon begin. The system must be
activated at the same time.
Young Kevin: The project has already entered the final phase. Dr. Sellers is in
charge of the system. I’m calibrating the Vessels of Anima.
Margulis: (steps up a bit) The artifacts of God scattered throughout space with
the disappearance of Lost Jerusalem. Our objective is to return them to their
proper form so we may return to our holy land. That is the reason the Zohar and
the Vessels of Anima were created.
[Suou and young Kevin approach the Omega with the Zohar.]
Suou: So, that’s the Zohar.
Margulis: Yes. The Zohar and the Vessels of Anima were once one whole. No, it
would be better to say that they were intended to be one whole. I understand
that the link experiment has been delayed. Perhaps this project is beyond
Mizrahi’s capability, Supervisor Uzuki.
Suou: Professor Mizrahi isn’t the reason. We have to be careful since Febronia
is the only usable transgenic type unit we have.
Young Kevin: She’s still disposable. We can always make another.
Margulis: Why do you insist on using Realians? You could use those patients for
the experiment.
Young Kevin: Because of fear.
Margulis: Fear?
Young Kevin: Unlike humans, Realians feel no fear. That’s why we can use them.
Margulis: I’ve heard that Realians feel fear as well.
Young Kevin: All things fear their own death. But Realians are strongly
connected to each other by their subconscious. They never reject each other.
Even if their body disappears, they are still connected at the subconscious
level. That’s what makes them different from people.
Suou: In order to control the Zohar, we must use Lemegeton and convey human
will from the Vessels of Anime via the U.M.N. But that results in direct
contact with U-DO and U-DO invokes primal fear in human beings. Humans reject
others. Those who are rejected are overcome with fear of isolation. That fear
is even stronger than that of death since humans are weak. If we had the
original source of the Lemegeton, then things might be different, but we are
limited in what we can do with this emulation that’s based on incomplete data.
And because of that deficiency, we’ve already wasted one transgenic type unit.
Shion: (witnessing) Lemegeton?!
Young Kevin: the Realian consciousness unavoidably suffers stress since it acts
as a wall to suppress the human fear of U-DO.
Shion: At any rate, we’ll take care of the problems. There’s nothing to worry
about. A certain company has agreed to support us as well. Of course, it’s all
unofficial.
Margulis: Vector, I presume. Is it safe?
Suou: All that matters are results. That’s the only thing any business cares
about. But if that Lord Sergius learns of Vector’s involvement, he’s not going
to be happy.
Margulis: Then he won’t know. And we will have a new master soon enough.
[Margulis walks away.]
Suou: I’d be careful saying things like that, commander. The walls have ears,
you know.
[Suou and young Kevin follow Margulis and left the scene. The camera shows
Shion’s group who were witnessing all along.]
Shion: (depressed) Dad, I can’t believe you. You betrayed Mom and me and
everyone.
Jin: …
[Shion’s group moves on. In the next area, Shion’s group takes the elevator up
to the area with the hidden Vessels of Anima. As Shion’s group approaches a
little closer…]
Professor: Hoo-whee! This is a nice setup! I’m getting excited just looking at
it! Ha, ha, ha!
Jr.: This is it, huh?
Shion: Those cages should contain the Vessels of Anima.
[The camera shows the stored Vessels of Animas and then, the camera shows the
Professor using the computer.]
Professor: A little bit of this, and that, and Enter!
[The camera shows the hatches opening, revealing some E.S.s. As Shion’s group
approaches them…]
MOMO: Amazing!
Jr.: Look at that! This is—
[Jr. examines the E.S.s.]
Jr.: Simeon!
[Shion looks around as well.]
Shion: Zebulum, and Dinah’s names are here, too.
KOS-MOS: There are 11 cages containing the Vessels of Anima: Simeon, Dinah,
Zebulum, Reuben, Levi, Issachar, Gad, Joseph, Dan, Naphtali, and finally,
Judah. Of those, there are three capable of being operated as E.S. craft. And
as you can see, Asher’s cage is empty.
Shion: Wait a minute! What’s going on? The E.S.s were developed at Vector. What
are they doing here?
Jin: It’s just like what Margulis said, Heinlein from Hyams and Wilhelm of
Vector oversee the weapons at this facility. The two of them may have…made some
sort of exchange…which just might have involved the Vessels of Anima. Backdoor
weapons deals are so common these days, even the tabloids wouldn’t bother
printing anything about it.
Jr.: Basically these are so valuable, that they’re even more important than
reputation or profit concerns.
Professor: Knock it off!
[The Professor strikes Jr.’s head with a wrench.]
Jr.: Ahh!
[Jr. kneels to the floor from the impact.]
Professor: What are you babbling about? (to Shion’s group) Prepare each of your
E.S.s! Transport them to their respective cargo holds, now!
[Later, the camera shows the Professor and Scott starting the retrieval of the
Vessels of Anima.]
Professor: Scott! Retrieve the Vessels of Anima.
Scott: Yes, Professor!
[The Professor and Scott begin retrieving the Vessels of Anima to all of the
E.S.s except the E.S. Asher. Later, Jr. and chaos approaches the Professor and
Scott.]
Jr.: What about Asher? The cage is empty!
Professor: I know that! I thought we’d be able to use a different Vessel, but
it seems that won’t work.
Jr.: Don’t tell me we can’t use Asher!
Professor: Oh, stop whining.
[Scott faces Jr. and chaos.]
Scott: We’ve got another reactor for Asher.
Professor: We originally developed it for Erde, so its capabilities are
top-class!
Jr.: Are you sure it’s going to be okay to use some weird thing like that?!
chaos, say something!
chaos: Well, we’ll just have to trust the Professor. And it’s not like we have
any other choice.
Professor: Heh heh heh heh.
Scott: Hee hee hee hee.
Jr.: (worried) I have a really bad feeling about this.
[Later, the camera switches to the view of the E.S. Asher which just already
been assembled by the Professor and Scott.]
Professor: Okay, this should stop your complaining. It’s ready to fight any
time!
Jr.: Wow! Not bad. Not bad at all.
[Suddenly, the alarm can be heard.]
Jr.: What the hell? Have we been caught?
Professor: Well yes, of course! After all, we’re using their mainframe to get
these things assembled. So, of course they noticed us!
Scott: It’s like sending a message: “We’re using your stuff without permission.”
Jr.: (to chaos) chaos…
chaos: Oh well, I guess we better hurry up and get going.
[Jr. and chaos boards the E.S. Asher. Afterwards, the E.S.s attempts to escape.
However, the Anima starts emanating from the E.S.s.]
Jr.: What’s going on?! They’re not going to shut down again, are they?!
chaos: No. This is the Vessels of Anima resonating with our wills.
Jr.: What? With our wills?
Jin: Our consciousnesses and the Vessels of Anima have begun to synchronize.
Jr.: So this is what Virgil meant when he said we’re being “compelled” to ride
them?!
Shion: But what does it mean? Is this caused by someone’s will?
Ziggy: I don’t know, but I have a feeling his words did mean something.
Jr.: (gasped) Huh—
[Suddenly, the E.S.s’s Animas stops emanating.]
chaos: If the synchronization continues, it’s only a matter of time before the
Vessels—
Jr.: What is it, chaos?
chaos: What? Oh, it’s about the E.S.s. Controlling them even more difficult
than before. Be careful and don’t lose control.
Jr.: Right. Gotcha.
[As the E.S.s prepares to escape…]
chaos: Wilhelm, what are you trying to use this power for?
[The E.S.s takes the elevator up. Meanwhile, the camera switches to the main
computer room with the U-TIC soldiers.]
U-TIC Soldier 1: The Vessels of Anima have been stolen!
U-TIC Soldier 2: Impossible! How?!
Pellegri: What’s the commotion?
[Pellegri appeared at the scene as the one of the U-TIC soldier salute.]
U-TIC Soldier 1: Someone has infiltrated the facility and stolen three Vessels
of Anima!
Pellegri: Vessels of Anima? Is it Federation soldiers?
U-TIC Soldier 1: We don’t know. The enemy moved the Vessels onto unknown
A.M.W.S.s and are currently on the run.
Pellegri: They moved Vessels of Anima into A.M.W.S. craft? So they’ve completed
the E.S. before we did?
U-TIC Soldier 2: What shall we do?
Pellegri: Prepare the interstellar strategic integrated weapon system!
U-TIC Soldier 2: What?!
Pellegri: I said, get ready to launch! Is there a problem?
U-TIC Soldier 2: It’s still in testing phase. It’s too risky to use in real
combat.
Pellegri: I don’t care! Capture those A.M.W.S.s at any cost!
[The camera switches back to the E.S.s where they managed to make their way to
the escape route.]
Jr.: Good, now we can get out of here. Hurry!
[As the E.S.s moves out, Shion in the E.S. Dinah suddenly got a monitor display
showing up.]
Shion: What’s that?
KOS-MOS: We’re picking up enemy transmissions. If we adjust the channel, it may
be possible to listen in.
Shion: Please try.
[KOS-MOS adjusted the channel.]
Voice of Announcement Alert: …intruder…Zohar…test
subject……provide……curity…there’s no time…no……postpone the connection
experiment. Number…1…6…5, Aoi Uzuki is being prepped…in…hospital ward…
Shion: Aoi? Uzuki!?!
Voice of Announcement Alert: Transport the test subject!
Shion: (panicked) Mother!
[The camera shows Shion exiting the E.S. Dinah.]
KOS-MOS: Shion. Tell me where you are going. Acting alone under the current
circumstances would be extremely-
[The camera shows Shion rushing to the elevator.]
Shion: I’m sorry! I have to save my mom!
[Shion enters the elevator and goes up.]
KOS-MOS: Shion.
chaos: Jr., look!
Jr.: Shion?! Where do you think you’re going?!
Jin: Shion, it’s too dangerous. Come back, now!
Jr.: Dammit, we have to get her!
chaos: We can’t, Jr.!
Jr.: What?!
[Suddenly, laser beam was fired towards the E.S. Asher, but the E.S. Asher
manages to evade the attack. Then, the Omega Universitas appeared at the scene.]
Jin: An enemy mobile weapon craft.
Jr.: Get the hell out of our way!
[The E.S.s fights Omega Universitas. After the E.S.s defeats Omega Universitas…]
MOMO: Jr.! Look!
[The Omega Universitas is still active.]
Jr.: How the hell is it still moving?!
[The Omega Universitas activates its metallic wings. Then, the wings deactivate
and Omega Universitas flew away from the scene.]
Jin: KOS-MOS, what’s Shion’s position?
KOS-MOS: She’s moving through the 13th Administration wing.
Jr.: We’ll get her back!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the enemies appearing at the scene and started
attacking.]
Jr.: More of them!
[The E.S.s fires back and destroys some of the enemies. As it continues…]
Jr.: Dammit! They just keep on coming!
[The camera shows the enemy charge slash at the E.S. Reuben, but the E.S.
Reuben blocks it with its sword.
Jin: Jr., we should retreat for now.
Jr.: Retreat?! But then Shion will-
Jin: It’s all right. Shion’s not a child. She’ll manage something on her own.
If we stay here, we’ll be in trouble.
[The battle still continues.]
Ziggy: What now? Jr., we won’t last much longer!
Jin: We’ve got to escape, now!
Jr.: Dammit. Okay then, let’s head back to the Elsa!
[The E.S.s backed up and retreated from the scene. Later, the camera switches
to Shion who returns to Labyrinthos and approaches the room with the Area 13
elevator.]
Shion: The elevator ahead of here should lead to Mom’s room.
[Shion takes the elevator up. Then, the camera switches to the floor next to
the elevator door leading to Area 13 where groups of U-TIC soldiers speaking.]
U-TIC Soldier 1: The enemy broke through the transport bay and escaped! Send an
A.M.W.S. team after them! Report to Commander Margulis at once!
[The U-TIC soldiers split up and left the scene. Then, Shion got out of the
elevator and partially hides in the hallway banking to the right.]
Shion: Let’s see. I should be able to get to Mom’s wing from over here.
[Just as Shion approaches the doors…]
Mysterious Voice: Shion.
[Shion looks around, but didn’t notice anything until she suddenly saw the Red
Testament who appeared at the scene.]
Shion: T-Testament?!
[As the Red Testament approaches Shion…]
Shion: Don’t get in my way! I don’t have time to play with you right now!
Red Testament: Shion.
Shion: (panicking) How dare you call me by my name!
Red Testament: What’s the matter? Have you forgotten me?
[The Red Testament takes off his mask and reveals himself as Kevin. Shion
suddenly looked extremely tensed up as she slowly steps back.]
Kevin: I’ve come back for you, Shion.
Shion: Wh-What?
[Suddenly, the U-TIC soldiers appeared.]
U-TIC Soldier 1: What are you doing in here?!
U-TIC Soldier 2: She’s the intruder!
U-TIC Soldier 3: Don’t let her get away!
U-TIC Soldier 4: Come on, grab her!
[The U-TIC soldiers start seizing Shion.]
Shion: (struggling from capture) No! Stop! Let go of me!
[As the U-TIC soldiers continues to restrain Shion…]
Shion: (struggling) Help me, Kevin!
[Suddenly, Kevin vanishes from the scene.]
U-TIC Soldier 4: What’s she talking about?!
Shion: (struggling) Stop it! Don’t touch me!
U-TIC Soldier 3: Someone shut her up!
Shion: (struggling) Get away from me! AHHHHH!!
[Shion was apprehended by the U-TIC soldiers.]
END OF CHAPTER 6
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
11: CHAPTER 7 Game Script
[The camera switches to the interrogation room where Shion was detained and
sitting near a desk with her arms bonded.]
Shion: (to herself) The red Testament… That was Kevin. Kevin is dead. Was that
just an illusion? No, Lieutenant Virgil was really there, too. People who are
dead, are revived as Testaments. Kevin said he came for me. Does this mean the
Testaments aren’t our enemies?
[The camera switches to the area near the interrogation room where the U-TIC
soldiers, Margulis and Pellegri watching from the window.]
Margulis: Is that her? She’s part of the group that stole the Vessels of Anima?
Pellegri: Yes. She’s been babbling things to herself and ignoring our questions.
Margulis: (steps up a little) Pellegri, did you notice? Those eyes. They look
just like his.
Pellegri: (gasped) Huh?
Margulis: They’re the eyes of one who continues to defy us. (to the U-TIC
soldier) Call Supervisor Uzuki and Kevin Winnicot. Have them join me for the
interrogation.
U-TIC Soldier: Yes, sir!
[The U-TIC soldier left the scene.]
Pellegri: You’re calling the Supervisor to the interrogation? Why?
Margulis: It seems this woman attempted to make contact with both of them not
long ago. Then the theft of the Vessels of Anima occurred. The operation was
performed quite smoothly.
Pellegri: Do you mean they have inside information?
Margulis: Whatever the case, if we don’t verify her identity, our future plans
could be in jeopardy.
[Later, the camera switches to the room with the test subjects where young
Kevin glances at them.]
Suou: Winnicot!
[Suou appeared at the scene.]
Young Kevin: Supervisor Uzuki? What do you want? If you need to talk, couldn’t
it wait until later?
Suou: What’s the meaning of using the 27-Series Asura?! Those are solely for
experimental use! They’re still unstable. If they go out of control, we won’t
be able to reign them in.
Young Kevin: And? Their combat abilities will be as expected. That’s all that’s
needed.
Suou: (steps up a little) That’s absurd! They can’t distinguish between an
enemy and an ally! Are you planning to use a weapon that can only cause
indiscriminate destruction?!
Young Kevin: When the Song of Nephilim becomes operational, everything will be
resolved by the awakening of the Zohar.
Suou: You’re going to use the Song of Nephilim that was born from the Lemegeton
translation?! You must reconsider! There’s still time to stop both the
27-Series and the Song!
Young Kevin: There’s no other way to activate the Zohar. The descent troops
have already reached the city. If we don’t use that system now, all of our
efforts will have been for nothing. Isn’t this why you betrayed the Federation?
Suou: No, I—
Young Kevin: No? You sacrificed your own wife in order to save your daughter.
Why hesitate now?
Suou: You couldn’t possibly understand! I-I had no choice.
Young Kevin: That’s right. For the realization of our ideals, there is no other
choice. Miltia’s sacrifice cannot be avoided.
Suou: (sighs) Ah.
[Suddenly, the U-TIC soldier appeared at the scene.]
U-TIC Soldier: Supervisor! Oh, and you’re here, too, Mr. Winnicot.
Suou: What is it?
U-TIC Soldier: Commander Margulis requests your presence for the interrogation
of the intruder.
Young Kevin: At an interrogation? Me, as well?
U-TIC Soldier: Yes. I wasn’t informed of the details, so please ask the
Commander directly.
Suou: What’s this about?
Young Kevin: I’ve heard that she’s a member of the group that stole the Vessels
of Anima. It must mean she’s more than just a petty thief.
[Later, the camera switches to the interrogation where Margulis, Suou and young
Kevin entering the scene.]
Shion: Ma-Margulis!
Margulis: Well, well. So, you know who I am? It seems I was right. You are more
than just a mere rat.
Shion: (frustrated) Uh!
Margulis: Huh. You’re an interesting woman. I can tell you’re no spy. Your face
betrays your every thought.
Shion: I won’t tell you anything.
Margulis: There’s no point in empty bluffs. We have countless ways of making
you talk. But before that, I’m going to have you answer questions from these
two.
Shion: (gasped) Ah!
Suou: Tell me the truth. How much do you know about the Vessels of Anima?
Shion: (frustrated) Uh!
Young Kevin: It’s pointless to keep silent.
Suou: I don’t want to be rough with you. Please answer me.
Shion: I have nothing to say to a man who doesn’t even hesitate to sacrifice
his own family.
Suou: What are you talking about? That’s none of your business. Besides, I
didn’t mean to sacrifice her!
Shion: Then what did you mean to do? Aoi Uzuki is your wife! How can you let
these people do what they want to her?!
Suou: Who are you?!
Young Kevin: Well, you’re a lively one, aren’t you? Listen, we already know
you’re using the Vessels of Anima as mobile weapon reactors. That’s top secret
research. Even Vector doesn’t have that technology yet, much less U-TIC. Where
did you obtain it from?
Shion: I knew it. So it wasn’t just Ormus involved in the Zohar research, but
Vector as well.
[Margulis approaches Shion and faces his right ear towards Shion’s face.]
Margulis: (getting snappy) Woman, where did you learn the name Ormus?
Shion: Ah.
Margulis: (getting snappy) Your attitude reminds me of a man I know and I don’t
like it. Curiosity can prove to be fatal. You would do well to remember that.
Shion: (gasped) Ha!
[Margulis steps back and crosses his arms.]
Margulis: (getting snappy) You will tell us everything you know. Naturally, we
won’t kill you, though you’ll experience things far worse than death.
[Later, the camera switches to the outside of the Elsa where Febronia
approaches MOMO.]
MOMO: Febronia! What’s wrong?
Febronia: I have something I need to tell everyone. There’s no time. Hurry!
[Later, the camera switches to the Elsa’s cabin where Jin stands alone as Allen
came in at the scene.]
Allen: Huh.
Jin: Allen, how long are you going to stand there?
Allen: Uh, um, why didn’t you go back and rescue the Chief? If you’d gone right
back, you might have been able to get to her.
Jin: We can’t put everyone in danger because of Shion’s selfish actions.
Allen: But why aren’t we going to rescue her now?
Jin: After our infiltration, the security at Labyrinthos has been increased. If
we make any rash moves, we’ll only make the situation worse.
Allen: I understand that, but while we’re calmly talking about this, the Chief
is in danger. Aren’t you worried about your sister?!
Jin: …
Allen: Ah, I-I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that.
[Jin steps up a bit.]
Jin: Allen, everyone’s worried about her. During the Gnosis terrorism, Shion
learned that our father betrayed the Federation…and handed over Lemegeton to
the U-TIC. I’ve kept his involvement with U-TIC from her. Her actions are not
based on conviction. Rather she’s acting out of spite towards our father and
me. Convictions built on a weak foundation like that will crumble at the
slightest provocation. Thus, I’m worried. The truth that awaits her… I have a
feeling there’s something here that Shion must not be allowed to know.
Allen: What do you mean?
Jin: I don’t know what it is yet. But I’m concerned about the way she’s been
fainting lately.
Allen: You mean the way she’s been fatigued?
Jin: If that’s all it is, I wouldn’t be worried about it.
Allen: What do you mean?
Jin: Her mother had the same symptoms.
Allen: The Chief has the same illness as her mother?
[Suddenly, MOMO came in at the scene.]
MOMO: Jin! Shion’s in trouble!
Allen: What?!
Jin: What is it?
MOMO: Febronia’s here. Please, come to the bridge!
[Later, the camera switches to the bridge where the group has a meeting with
Febronia.]
Jr.: What’s up?
Febronia: Your friend is in danger. She’s being held prisoner inside
Labyrinthos. Commander Margulis plans to get information from her by force.
Jin: The Colonel?
Allen: Don’t tell me it’s already too late!
Febronia: No, she’s still all right. There’s someone inside taking action to
aid her. But I don’t think it will delay them for long.
Jr.: I see. But if we take on U-TIC with our current capability, we’re going to
suffer a lot of damage.
Jin: Not necessarily.
Jr.: Jin?
Jin: Don’t you see? You and chaos should know what’s about to happen.
Jr.: Oh!
chaos: If this world is proceeding as we know it, then the third descent
operation will begin soon. When it begins, U-TIC will be in a full-scale battle
against the Federation.
Jin: And we know the details of that battle from beginning to end. We can use
this to our advantage.
chaos: We’ll slip past them in the midst of everything and rescue Shion.
Jr.: Sounds like a plan. Let’s do it!
Jin: (to Allen) Now, let’s go.
Allen: (startled) What? Me, too?
Jin: You’re worried about Shion, aren’t you? She needs someone to support her.
Please lend us your help.
Allen: All right. I’ll accompany you!
[Later…]
KOS-MOS: We must rescue Shion. As soon as preparations are complete, we will
head for Labyrinthos.
[Jin’s group proceeds to Labyrinthos. Upon arrival…]
chaos: Jr., look!
[The camera shows the Federation battleships appearing from the skies. Then,
the camera shows the URTVs armed with firearms inside the Federation
battleships. As Jr. glances at the battleships…]
Jr.: Yeah. I know. It’s the beginning…of this planet’s nightmare.
[Later, the camera switches to the distance of Miltia where Jin (from 15 years
ago) watches the war around the city.]
Jin: Looks like the Federation’s descent operation’s begun. I must have taken
too much time. I guess I don’t have a choice. I’ll have to retreat for now.
[Jin boards his E.S. and left the scene. Later, the camera switches to the
outside of Labyrinthos where the U-TIC soldiers are running around as young
Shion cries. Young Kevin appeared at the scene.]
Young Kevin: (gasped) Ah.
[The camera shows the flowers all ruined in the garden.]
Young Shion: (crying) The flowers-the flowers are all dead. They are all dead!
Young Kevin: I told you, there’s no point in this sort of thing. This isn’t
going to make anyone happy.
Young Shion: That’s not true! If more of them bloom, everyone will notice.
Young Kevin: You’re wasting your time. They’ll just get trampled again.
Young Shion: (sobbing) No they won’t!
[Young Shion gets up and as she runs away…]
Young Kevin: Hey, where you going?!
Young Shion: I’m going to get seeds from Feb.
[Young Shion ran away from the scene. Later, the camera shows young Kevin who
glances at the ruined garden.]
Young Kevin: No one…has the ability to lead others to the truth. Our powers
are…too limited.
[Young Kevin glances at the water pitcher and then a flower. Young Kevin then
snatches the petals from the flower.]
Young Kevin: Only those who possess…divine power can accomplish that.
[Later, the camera switches to Labyrinthos in the surveillance room where
Margulis came in at the scene.]
Margulis: The staff and test subjects are already being moved to the evacuation
shelters. We’ll also seal this block just in case. You should evacuate
immediately as well.
Suou: Commander Margulis, what happened to Febronia?
Sellers: I heard she went outside.
Suou: What’s she thinking at a time like this?!
Sellers: There’s no need to worry about that prototype Realian. We have all the
data we need.
[The camera shows the monitor of the Federation battleship invasion.]
Sellers: Still, the Federation’s advance is faster than I expected, and their
numbers are great. I don’t see any sign of our defensive troops being deployed
yet.
Margulis: There’s no need for concern. Proto Omega is going out to intercept
them.
Sellers: Proto Omega? You’re going to use that?
Margulis: It is the will of Patriarch Sergius. And this time, the 27-Series
will be deployed as well. If they’re as capable as you’ve estimated, the
Federation soldiers will last only minutes.
Suou: You’re a fool to jump ahead like that. The 27-Series isn’t ready yet. You
must reconsider!
Margulis: Winnicot is the one responsible for the design, and says they’re
ready and will perform to expectation.
Suou: It’s true that their capability itself far exceeds that of previous
combat Realians, but those things can no longer even be called Realians.
They’re dangerous even to us.
Sellers: It doesn’t matter. By using them, we can obtain even more accurate
data. Besides, we’ve already completed preparations to use the Song of
Nephilim. Once the Zohar is activated, the Federation will no longer be our
concern.
Suou: Are you all crazy?! Professor Mizrahi canceled the Lemegeton translation
work! Do you really intend to use the incomplete Song? It’ll destroy this
planet!
Margulis: Why do you hesitate? Everything we’ve done is for our ideal reality.
That’s what this project is for.
Suou: Margulis…
Sellers: I can’t leave things to that madman any longer. I’m going to do as I
please as well.
Suou: (gasped) Ah!
[Later, the camera switches to outside of Labyrinthos where the U-TIC soldiers
continue to run around as Jin’s group arrived at the scene.]
chaos: It looks like things have gotten quite hectic here.
Jr.: The URTVs are descending. This is going to be a battlefield soon. In a few
hours, Federation troops will enter Labyrinthos. There’s no time to lose. We
have to hurry and rescue Shion!
[Later…]
Jin: According to Febronia’s information, Shion is held captive in
Labyrinthos’s test subject transport area. It’s beyond a door numbered 13.
Allen: I doubt I’ll be much help, but I’ll join the fight to save the Chief,
I’m going to save her!
[Jin’s group enters Labyrinthos. Jin’s group eventually made it to the area
with the Area 13 elevator.]
Jin: This is it. The test subject transport area is past this number 13 door.
There’s no time. Let’s hurry!
[Jin’s group enters the Area 13 elevator. After that, Jin’s group moves on.
Meanwhile, the camera switches to Shion in the interrogation room and then,
Suou appeared at the scene.]
Shion: ?!
Suou: Are you all right?
Shion: (gasped) It’s you. No matter what you do to me, I won’t tell you
anything.
Suou: I know. Please, settle down.
Shion: Huh?
Suou: The Federation descent operation has begun. You will be killed. Now’s
your only chance to escape.
Shion: …? You’re gonna let me go?
Suou: Yes. I know you don’t have a high opinion of me, but I’m not doing these
things because I want to.
Shion: I can’t believe the words of someone who would sacrifice his own wife.
Suou: I don’t know who you heard that from, but that information isn’t entirely
accurate.
[Suou turns around.]
Suou: It is true that I’m sacrificing my wife and my family, but I want you to
believe me. I just wanted to protect my family, even if it meant making the
world my enemy.
[Suou approaches Shion.]
Shion: Why are you doing this? You’ll be treated as a traitor by not only the
Federation, but by U-TIC as well. They may kill you.
Suou: That’s my own fault. It’s better than having an innocent killed. But
enough of that. I have a favor to ask you.
Shion: What is it?
Suou: Do you remember my daughter?
Shion: Shion?
Suou: Yes. She’s in a church in the suburbs. Please save my daughter.
Shion: Why don’t you do that yourself?
Suou: If I could, I would. You saw, didn’t you? My wife can’t move from the
hospital wing upstairs. I have to protect her!
Shion: (gasped) Ah!
Suou: It may sound strange, but I feel like you can save Shion. Perhaps it’s
because you resemble my wife.
Shion: All right. I’ll save your daughter.
Suou: I’m sorry to trouble you.
[Suou approaches Shion’s back and releases her handcuffs from her bonded arms.]
Suou: Hold still for a moment. I’ll set you free.
[Later, the camera switches to Jin’s group who proceeds to the next room.
Meanwhile, the camera switches to the interrogation room with Shion and Suou.]
Suou: Now, hurry. This place will turn into a battlefield soon.
[As Shion and Suou approach the exit door…]
Suou: Huh?!
Voice of Pellegri: Supervisor Uzuki, do you realize what you’re doing?
Suou: Pellegri!
[The camera shows Pellegri with her soldiers at the room near the interrogation
room.]
Pellegri: We still haven’t gotten the information we need from that woman.
Suou: Stop it. We have all we needed. We won’t get anything else out of her.
Pellegri: That’s for us to decide. Or do you intend to betray us again?
Suou: Again? I haven’t done any—
Pellegri: Are you going to play ignorant?
[The camera shows Shion and Suou glancing at the window where Pellegri and her
soldiers are in.]
Pellegri: We know you’re leaking information to the Federation.
Suou: Ugh.
Shion: Leaking information?
Pellegri: Now that the project has gone into operation, you no longer have any
value. I’ll dispose of you along with her.
[Later, Jin’s group arrived at the scene in the nick of time where Pellegri and
her soldiers are.]
Jin: I’m sorry, but I’m afraid that’s not acceptable.
Pellegri: (slightly startled) Jin Uzuki? So you were the one who was receiving
the data. You and your father have outdone yourselves.
Jin: Pellegri… You’ve become skilled at playing the villain, yourself.
Pellegri: Are you disappointed in me? You’re right. I didn’t stay the little
girl you knew. And you look like you’ve grown older, as well.
Jin: You look as young as ever. I envy you. I would have preferred that we met
again under different circumstances.
Pellegri: You never change. You were always like that. You’re incapable of
acknowledging others.
Jin: And you ignored my feelings and ran off to the Colonel.
Pellegri: Ran off to? No, I returned. Returned to where I belong.
Jin: The Colonel is where you belong? Why?! Why do you care so much about him?!
Pellegri: You never thought about my needs. You just manipulate people to suit
your own. You could never understand. This is the destiny of my heritage.
Jin: Pellegri…
Pellegri: Don’t worry, you’ll no longer have to trouble yourself.
[Pellegri draws her spear.]
Pellegri: Since I’m going to put an end to you right here!
[Jin’s group fights Pellegri and 2 Pellegri’s Soldiers. As the fight continues,
Pellegri then makes her next move.]
Pellegri: There are flowers for your grave. Will you accept them?!
[Pellegri casts Overtaker on herself. The fight continues and after Jin’s group
defeats Pellegri and 2 Pellegri’s Soldiers…]
Pellegri: Uh! It seems that I have underestimated you!
[After that…]
Suou: What happened?
Shion: Don’t worry. It looks like my friends have come to rescue me.
Suou: That’s a relief. Please take care of my daughter.
Shion: I will. I promise.
[Suou left the scene. Then, Jin’s group arrived at the scene.]
Jin: Shion!
Shion: Jin… Dad, he-he came to rescue me.
Jin: Yes, I know.
Shion: He said he’s gonna save Mom. He said he’d protect his family, even if it
meant sacrificing himself.
Jin: Yes. Father worried about you until the very end.
Shion: Jin, Shion is at the church. I have to rescue her. I have to keep my
promise to Dad.
[Later, Shion’s group exits Labyrinthos and is outside.]
Jin: The descent operation should have progressed quite a bit. They must be
fighting in the city by now. The situation will only worsen when the Song of
Nephilim, is activated. Let’s hurry.
Allen: I’ll return to back-up now that the Chief is back. I’ll support you
guys, so please go ahead.
[Shion’s group evacuates the town of Miltia now in destruction and a war zone.
Later, the camera shows MOMO who spots something falling towards Jr.]
MOMO: Look out! Jr.!
[MOMO grabbed Jr. and dives to the floor as they narrowly evaded the falling
E.S. part debris. The camera then shows an E.S. flying through the air.]
Jr.: Dammit! Try thinkin’ about what’s below when you’re fighting!
chaos: Sorry.
[Shion’s group continues to evacuate. As Shion’s group kept running, the camera
shows the facility where the Song of Nephilim can be heard.]
Shion: That…song…
[The camera shows the beam coming out of the facility and shooting towards the
skies.]
chaos: It is the Song…of Nephilim.
Jr.: It’s a requiem of the end. Song of destruction.
Shion: Then we need to hurry. There’s not much time left!
[Shion’s group proceeds to the church. Meanwhile, the camera shows Virgil and
Febronia in the church.]
Febronia: Are your wounds healed?
Virgil: Yeah. It sure is noisy outside. Did something happen?
Febronia: It looks like there’s a battle going on.
Virgil: A battle? The Federation descent operation! You aren’t going to fight?
Febronia: I’m not made for combat. But if necessary—
Virgil: I’ve seen Realians fight numerous times. I was taught that that’s what
they do. That they’ll kill children without any hesitation.
Febronia: Unless instructed, Realians won’t kill people or each other. It is
you humans who issue that order.
Virgil: So it’s all the work of human beings, huh. You feel different than the
others somehow, different from normal Realians.
Febronia: It’s because I’m half-human.
Virgil: Half-human?
[Later, the camera suddenly shows young Shion who desperately appeared at the
scene and then trips.]
Febronia: Oh, Shion. What’s the matter?
Young Shion: Febronia! The sky…and the people!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the hordes of Berserk Realians appearing at the
scene.]
Virgil: They’re Combat Realians! This is bad. They’re out of control!
[As young Shion became extremely frightened…]
Virgil: Stop!
[Virgil tackles one of the Berserk Realian, but then, the other Berserk Realian
strikes Virgil with a steel pipe, knocking him to floor as young Shion is still
frightened As the Berserk Realians slowly approaches Virgil and young Shion,
Febronia stands in their way.]
Febronia: (to Virgil) Please take Shion and get away from here.
Virgil: No! You can’t reason with them!
Febronia: It’s all right. Don’t worry about me.
[The Berserk Realian strikes Febronia’s head with a steel pipe.]
Febronia: Hurry!
Virgil: Febronia! Stop! Don’t!
[As young Shion continues to be frightened, the camera shows the Berserk
Realians repeatedly beating Febronia with a steel pipe. As Virgil tries to
approach Febronia, the other Berserk Realians restrained him.]
Virgil: Get out of my way! Get away from her!
[The Berserk Realians then tackles Virgil to the floor and continues to
restrain him As Virgil watches Febronia getting badly attacked, one of the
Berserk Realian used a piercing steel pipe and thrust it into Febronia’s back,
piercing her stomach. Young Shion watches in fear as Febronia was fatally
wounded and falls to the floor.]
Febronia: (dying) Run…
Virgil: (shouting) Febronia!
[Then, the Berserk Realians mounts on Febronia who died at the scene and
munches her lifeless body in Resident Evil style.]
Virgil: Stop it!
[The Berserk Realians continues to munch Febronia.]
Virgil: (continuous shouting) Stop it!
[Virgil can he heard freeing himself from the Berserk Realians restraining him
and kills them. Then, Virgil approaches the Berserk Realians munching on
Febronia holding a dead Berserk Realian and a piercing steel pipe.]
Virgil: You bastards! This isn’t what you were supposed to do. (slightly
shouting) Stop it, all of you! You’re no better than us!
[Virgil madly kills some of the Berserk Realians and then, he carries
Febronia’s lifeless body as Virgil approaches young Shion hiding behind the
pedestal.]
Virgil: (to young Shion) Hey, you think you can run?
[Young Shion’s covers her ears in fear.]
Virgil: Can you run?!
[Young Shion nods.]
Virgil: Good girl. Now go! Get as far away from here as you can. But don’t go
to the city. (takes out a key) Here, use this key. You can get to Labyrinthos
from the forest. Go back to your family. You understand?
[Young Shion nods and takes the key from Virgil.]
Virgil: Good. Now go!
[Young Shion fled the scene as Virgil sitting next to Febronia’s lifeless body
watches the Berserk Realians slowly approaching. The camera shows an assault
rifle next to Virgil’s position and picks it up. Young Shion can be seen
running away from the church as gunshots can be heard from the church. Later…]
Shion: Gunshots?!
[Shion’s group rushes to the church. Upon entering…]
Shion: Virgil!
[The camera shows the Berserk Realians restraining him and are about to munch
on him.]
Virgil: Don’t come any closer! You’ve gotta get away from here!
[Shion suddenly saw Febronia’s lifeless body.]
Shion: (emotionally saddened) Feb?
Virgil: Why are you just standing there?! Leave now! HURRY!
Shion: (fiercely) RRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
[Shion charges towards the Berserk Realians as Shion’s group fights the Berserk
Realians. After Shion’s group defeats the Berserk Realians, the camera shows
Virgil who angrily pounds the floor next to Febronia’s lifeless body.]
Virgil: (disgraced) Dammit. Dammit! You fool.
Shion: Get a hold of yourself! Feb died to save you! Now, stand up!
Virgil: (frustrated) Dammit. Dammit! Shion!
Shion: What?!
Virgil: Realians can share information, right?
Shion: Yes, they’re capable of sharing the information from individual units.
Virgil: Shion’s in danger. I have to save her.
Shion: The girl…
Virgil: I gave her the key to the old gate to Labyrinthos and sent her running.
They probably sent that information to the others! I have to catch up to her!
She’s in danger!
Shion: Okay. Grab on to me!
Virgil: Thanks.
[As Shion’s group prepares to leave and Shion helping up Virgil…]
Shion: Virgil, why did you decide to help Shion?
Virgil: Is there something strange about that? I’m a soldier, but I’m still
human. I have a heart. I’m not like those Realian cannibals!
Shion: Ohhh.
Virgil: What’s wrong?
Shion: (takes out a connection gear) Take this.
[Shion gives the connection gear to Virgil.]
Virgil: What is it?
Shion: It’s the Realian self-destruct code.
Virgil: How do you have that?!
Shion: I can’t tell you that, but it could come in handy. Only use it as a last
resort.
Virgil: All right.
[Then, Jr. came back to the scene.]
Jr.: Damn it! There are already enemies in front.
Virgil: Damn, it’s them!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Realians coming in from the back door and the
inner room as they approach Shion’s group while some approach Ziggy and chaos.]
Ziggy: Shion, we’re surrounded!
[Suddenly, the camera shows Jin and Allen coming in from the front door.]
Jin: Shion, this way. There’re fewer enemies in front. We’ll break through!
[As Shion’s group flees from the church…]
MOMO: Shion, hurry!
Shion: Just a little further! Hang in there!
Virgil: Leave me behind. I’m in no shape to run. I’m just going to slow you
down.
[The camera shows Shion slowly escorting Virgil out as the Realians slowly
chases them.]
Shion: Come on, Virgil. Don’t quit on me. We both know that’s not like you.
Virgil: Heh! Not like me, huh? You got that right!
[Virgil intentionally throws Shion out of the church as he closes the front
door really tight. Shion gets up and as she rushes to the front door, she
desperately pounds it.]
Shion: Virgil! What are you doing?! Open up the door, now!
Virgil: Please! Just promise…that you’ll protect her.
Shion: (emotionally frustrated) Don’t be stupid, Virgil! You are coming with us!
[The camera shows Virgil facing hordes of Realians.]
Virgil: You know something? Even after all of this, I never got your name.
[The camera shows Shion who continues to call out for Virgil.]
Shion: Virgil!
[Suddenly, the church blows up from Virgil’s Realian self-destruct mechanism as
the impact knocked Shion back. Then, Shion’s group reenters the church, only to
find it in ruins with Febronia’s lifeless body.]
Shion: (emotionally saddened) Virgil. No…
[Shion starts to slightly cry as the rain starts pouring. Then…]
Blue Testament: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
[The camera shows the Blue Testament standing on the top of the roof where he
glances at Shion’s group.
Blue Testament: Ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Ah, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
[The Blue Testament reveals Virgil’s face. Afterwards…]
Virgil: How moving. That was so touching.
Shion: Virgil!
[Virgil teleports and reappears in the floor of Shion’s group’s level as he
approaches Febronia’s lifeless body.]
Shion: (gasped) Huh?!
Virgil: They did a number on her, huh? Now she’s just an object. Oh, wait, she
was already just a tool to begin with.
Shion: How can you say that? She was trying to protect you.
Virgil: She decided to do that on her own and then died on her own. Why should
I be responsible?
Shion: Virgil!
Virgil: And what about you? You love to go on about Realian rights, but you
gave me that code. What made you change your mind?
Shion: I-I wanted to save you, so I—
Virgil: So you decided to off the Realians?
Shion: No! It’s not like that!
Virgil: What are you embarrassed about? That’s basic human instinct. (sits next
to Febronia’s lifeless body) Humans are driven by impulse to destroy.
Destruction serves as a way to feel out others and confirm your own existence.
Then you try to find atonement to comfort yourself after you’re unable to deny
your instincts. I tried to live exactly like that. And you’ve lived for that
some purpose! You disassembled Realians and dreamed of giving consciousness to
inorganic matter. Comforting yourself for the hatred towards your father and
anger over your mother’s death. You’re doing things you don’t want to do, just
to escape your own feelings of guilt. “Hypocrite”…the word doesn’t even begin
to describe you. Be more true to yourself!
Shion: What makes you think you understand me?!
Virgil: Oh, I understand you. Because you and I are the same kind of person.
What is it that drives you?
Shion: (gasped) Ha!
Virgil: That’s right. Revenge. Only revenge drives you and me and that’s the
truth. Ideals crumble easily. Hope is like a mist before the morning sunrise of
reality. That’s exactly how I was. But then I learned. Nothing will change.
There is a limit to will, the limit of this world in which everything is
closed. Yes, that is what all of us came to understand.
Shion: (couldn’t take it anymore) Stop! I don’t want to hear anymore! Virgil,
you protected me as a child and now… Why do you do these things to tear at my
heart? Why do you Testaments appear before me?! Why won’t you leave me alone?!
Virgil: Come on, now, that’s not what you really feel. You’re glad I still
exist. You’re happy he still exists.
Shion: N-no, I—
Virgil: Come. Come, and you will see. Then choose! Choose what you truly
desire! You met him! He’s with us!
Shion: I don’t understand. He was a Testament. I can’t just suddenly accept
that!
Virgil: That’s not what your will is saying. Your heart throbs for him. You
feel passion for him. You want to see him, don’t you? He wants to see you, too.
Shion: (holds her head) Stop it! Stop talking to me!
[Jin steps up towards Shion.]
Jin: Shion! You mustn’t listen to him!
[Later, the camera shows Jin who tries to strike Virgil with his katana, but
Virgil was shielded from the attack.]
Virgil: Don’t be foolish. This doesn’t concern you. Just keep quiet, and stay
out of my way!
[The devil appears near Virgil. Shion’s group fights Virgil. As the fight
continues, Virgil makes his next move.]
Virgil: Come at me with everything you’ve got! This thing doesn’t know
restraint!
[Virgil casts Overtaker on himself. As the fight still continues, Virgil then
makes his next move.]
Virgil: What’s wrong? Is it over already? Don’t disappoint me, now!
[Virgil casts Offensive on himself. As the fight still continues, Virgil makes
another move.]
Virgil: This is boring! Let’s be a little more passionate!
[Virgil casts another Offensive on himself. After Shion’s group defeats Virgil…]
Virgil: Looks like you can fight, at least a little.
[Afterwards, the camera shows Shion’s group a little exhausted from the current
battle with Virgil. As Virgil makes a grin…]
Voice of Febronia: Please, stop.
[Virgil can be seen puzzled.]
Voice of Febronia: Please, don’t confuse Shion any more.
Virgil: Wait, what is this? Just who the hell do you think you are showing up
now?
[The camera shows Febronia’s spiritual body standing with her back towards
Virgil’s back.]
Shion: (emotionally saddened) Oh, Feb!
Febronia: Luis, why do you reject the truth? You can’t change anything unless
you accept…who you really are. You’re the same as those who lost their bodies
and wander aimlessly.
Virgil: Heh! You’re no different, either. You’re just like me, now that you’ve
lost your body.
Febronia: Please. You must accept who you really are. You don’t hate anyone.
You just want to reject yourself, because you can’t feel hatred.
Virgil: You don’t know anything about me!
Febronia: But, I do understand you. And you have come to understand us Realians
as well.
Virgil: (holds his heart) Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh. (raises his arms) And
this was the result. Yeah, I came to understand, all right. I understand how
pointless it all is!
[There was a brief pause.]
Febronia: Luis…
Virgil: (couldn’t take it anymore) Enough talking! Do you really think that I’m
still hanging onto you?! I feel nothing for any of you Realians!
Febronia: That’s not true, and you know it, Luis. You have returned to this
place for a reason. You chose to become a Testament, so you could return here.
Because this moment proved who you once were.
Virgil: This is my reason? This is my proof? Don’t make me laugh. I regret
absolutely nothing. I am here precisely because I have finally accepted myself
and this world! Those of you who reject this world, you could never understand!
[The camera shows the view of the ruined church.]
Febronia: We do not reject this world. We just want to believe in a new order
that can be born from discord. We just want to believe that a single thought
can change the entire world and shape the future.
Virgil: That is just wishful thinking. You’re only clinging to what little hope
you have left!
Febronia: Anything can come true, if you wish for it to. Didn’t our
relationship prove that, Luis?
Virgil: (upset) You died and left me! I have nothing to say to you!
Febronia: I know, you have suffered. My death tied your consciousness to this
place. But I want to help you, Luis. I want to free you from this cursed place
forever!
Virgil: (upset and holding his heart) Just leave me alone! You’re already dead,
Febronia!
[The camera shows Febronia in her spiritual form embraces Virgil from behind.]
Febronia: Luis. Although my body is dead, I am still here with you. I am right
beside you. There’s no reason for you to suffer.
Virgil: (regretfully upset) But I-I couldn’t even save you.
Febronia: No. You’re wrong. You did save me. You taught me that by sharing all
of our feelings that we would be able to change the world. And that alone was
more than enough.
Virgil: Do you hate me? None of this would have ever happened…if you hadn’t
gotten involved. Why did you have to, why? (slightly saddened) It’s too much to
bear.
[There was a brief pause as Febronia continues to embrace Virgil.]
Virgil: All I want-all I really want…is for you…
Febronia: Let’s go now, Luis. She can show us the way…to a future for both
Humans and Realians.
[Suddenly, the camera shows a bright light emanating as Febronia in her
spiritual form and Virgil carrying Febronia’s lifeless body vanishing from the
light. Shion emotionally desperately ran towards the scene.]
Shion: (getting emotional) No Feb, wait! (deeply saddened) What am I—What am I
supposed to do now?!
Febronia: (looks at Shion) Shion. I know it may be painful for you. But the
time has come now for you to decide that for yourself. Don’t worry. Keep
carrying on. Just carry out what you believe in your heart.
[The camera shows Shion who is deeply saddened, glances at Febronia.]
Febronia: Have faith. Believe in yourself. Open your heart because she’s right
beside you.
[The bright light suddenly vanishes along with Febronia and Virgil.]
Shion: (deeply saddened) Feb! Please don’t go! Feb!
[Shion who is extremely saddened kneels to the floor.]
Shion: (deeply saddened) No! I don’t understand anything anymore.
Febronia: Thank you, Shion.
[The bright light then vanishes into the skies. Afterwards…]
Shion: (saddened) Feb…
Jin: Shion!
Shion: Jin?
Jin: Shion, stand up. I know you’re in pain, but right now, we have to save the
girl, we have to save you.
[KOS-MOS kneels towards Shion to help.]
Shion: Yeah.
[KOS-MOS helps Shion get up. Afterwards, Shion’s group proceeds to the old
gate. On their way…]
Young Shion: Aaaah!
[Shion’s group ran to the scene where the camera shows the Realians approaches
young Shion and are about to kill her.]
Young Shion: No! Help!
[Shion’s group appeared at the scene.]
Shion: Shion!
Ziggy: We have to stop them!
[Shion’s group fights the Berserk Realians. After Shion’s group defeats the
Berserk Realians, Shion checks on young Shion.]
Shion: (comforting young Shion) It’s okay. It’s okay now.
Young Shion: (crying) Uguh hu hu.
[Young Shion gets up and ran towards the old gate control.]
Shion: Wait, where are you going?!
Young Shion: (sobbing and pounding the controls) Mom’s in…Daddy and Mom are in
the hospital.
[Young Shion faces Shion.]
Young Shion: (sobbing) Please, save Mom!
Shion: We will. Let’s go save her together.
Jr.: Shion?!
Shion: We can’t leave her alone now like this. Besides, no one understands this
girl’s feeling better than—
[Shion faces young Shion.]
Shion: No matter what happens, I’ll protect her.
[Shion activates the old gate controls. After that, the old gate opens.]
Shion: Dad should have headed to Mom’s room. Let’s head to Mom’s room. It’ll be
faster to go through the Old Transport Gate to get to the Acute Neurosis
Treatment Facility.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the underground tunnels. After that, Shion’s group
eventually reached Miltia now in major disaster as nearly the entire place is
set on fire and corpse scattered everywhere. Shion’s group proceeds to
Labyrinthos. Upon entering the area now on high alert, the sonic wave was shown
on the camera as Shion kneels while holding her head.]
Shion: Ugh, augh.
Allen: Chief! Is it happening again?
Shion: I-I’m okay. It’s not a big deal. We have to hurry to the hospital room
and rescue Mom.
[Suddenly, young Shion runs off to the emergency stairs.]
Shion: Shion, wait! Don’t go alone!
[Later…]
Information: The use of elevators within the facility is currently restricted
in accordance with the declaration of martial law. Please use the emergency
exits.
Shion: Oh. It’s dangerous to use traps here.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the emergency stairs. Shion’s group continues to
move on to the next area. Upon arrival of the 4th floor…]
Security Management: Emergency alert: Fires have broken out within the
facility. Staff in each wing are instructed to activate their respective fire
control systems.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the area with the path to the next emergency stairs
surrounded by fires. Shion’s group then found the sprinkler controls and uses
it.]
Security Management: Activating sprinklers.
[The sprinklers are activated and the fires were put out. After that, Shion’s
group proceeds to the emergency stairs to the 5th floor. While Shion’s group
makes their way to Shion’s mom’s room, the camera switches to the surveillance
room where the entire area is placed on high alert.]
Joachim: Is this the result you wanted, Sellers?
[Joachim appeared at the scene and approaches Sellers.]
Sellers: What are you doing here, old man? Don’t tell me you came here to stop
this now.
Joachim: Lemegeton, the words of God, must not be recited! It isn’t what we
believed it was!
Sellers: But it can activate the Zohar!
Joachim: The analysis of the Zohar is incomplete! We must determine why it
exists in this universe or there will be no future for us! Surely even you know
what will happen if you use it now in its incomplete state.
Sellers: Heinlein doesn’t care. It doesn’t matter what happens to this planet,
as long as we obtain the data. Or are you going to lecture to me? You, who
created this system?
Joachim: (slightly frustrated) Aah.
[Sellers watches the monitor as the camera shows the Song of Nephilim getting
activated.]
Sellers: It can no longer be stopped. It has all begun!
[Later, the camera switches to the Acute Neurosis Treatment Facility where the
Federation soldiers arrived and aiming their guns at the Miltian employees. As
Suou ran from the scene…]
Suou: Federation soldiers are already inside. I’ve got to hurry!
[The camera shows young Shion who kept pounding the door to Aoi’s room.]
Young Shion: Mommy, are you in there?!
[As young Shion desperately pounds the door, the camera shows Suou who appeared
at the scene.]
Suou: Hm?! Shion!
Young Shion: (crying desperately) Mommy!
[Suddenly, the 27-Series Asura appears out of the broken window.]
Suou: That’s a 27-Series Asura! Shion!
[Suou quickly approaches young Shion and holds her shoulders.]
Suou: Shion!
Young Shion: Huh? Daddy??
[The camera shows the inside of Aoi’s room.]
Suou: Get inside, quickly!
Young Shion: Why? What’s wrong?!
Suou: Just hurry up!
[Suou throws young Shion into Aoi’s room.]
Young Shion: Daddy! What’re you doing?!
[The door closes on young Shion and Suou. As young Shion cries desperately as
she kept on pounding the door…]
Young Shion: Daddy! Open the door!
[The camera shows Suou who uses the communicator.]
Suou: Jin! Jin!
[There was no response from the communicator.]
Suou: Dammit. He’s not responding.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the 27-Series Asuras who just slain a Miltian
employee and goes after Suou.]
Suou: (trying to contact Jin) Jin, if you receive this message, please come
back at once! Save Shion! Hurry, there’s not much time!
[Suddenly, the 27-Series Asuras slowly approaches Suou.]
Suou: Please! You got to hurry! Jin!
[The 27-Series Asuras starts attacking Suou.]
Suou: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
[The camera switches to young Shion who is alone in Aoi’s room with Aoi in bed.]
Young Shion: (frightened and sobbing) Daddy… Please help me, Daddy. I’m afraid.
Mommy, I’m so scared.
[Then…]
Young Shion: Daddy?!
[The camera shows Suou who was already been killed by the 27-Series Asuras
holds his lifeless body through their arm blades impaling his body. Young Shion
became intensely frightened as the 27-Series Asuras throw Suou’s lifeless body
to the wall. Then, the 27-Series Asuras approaches Aoi while young Shion
fearfully hides under Aoi’s bed. Then, the 27-Series Asuras starts thrusting
their arm blades Aoi.]
Young Shion: No. No…
[The 27-Series Asuras have already killed Aoi in cold-blood. Later, Shion’s
group proceeds to Aoi’s room. On their way…]
Ziggy: They’ve already attacked.
Shion: No… KOS-MOS, can you detect Shion?
KOS-MOS: I detect life signs inside the room. One matches those of Shion. In
addition, there are three Realians of an unidentified type.
Shion: Shion!
[Shion’s group ran into Aoi’s room. Inside…]
Shion: Where are you, Shion?
[The camera shows Aoi and Suou who have been brutally killed in cold-blood.
Suddenly, Shion snarls and initiates her shield weapon.]
Shion: (enraged) You monsters!
[Shion’s other group arrived.]
Shion: (knocks off a 27-Series Asura) Get away from my Mom!
[Shion’s group fights the 27-Series Asuras. After Shion’s group defeats the
27-Series Asuras, Shion sobs and cries as she kneels to the floor.]
Shion: (sobbing and crying softly) Dad… Mother… Why? I’m sorry—I couldn’t—I
still couldn’t stop from happening.
[The camera shows young Shion who tries to stop the bleeding from Aoi as young
Shion looks at her hand.]
Young Shion: (sobbing desperately) I have to put it back. I have to put it
back. It won’t stop.
Jin: Shion.
Young Shion: (sobbing desperately) I have to put it back…or else… Mommy’s gonna
go away.
[Young Shion could not stop Aoi’s bleeding as it continues.]
Young Shion: (sobbing desperately) Put it back. Someone…please put it back!
Jin: Shion!
Young Shion: (sobbing and shouts in the last word of the dialogue) Mom… No… No,
this isn’t true! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
[As young Shion shouts uncontrollably, the camera shows the Zohar being
activated.]
Shion: Shion!
[The camera shows the hordes of Gnosis appearing from the skies.]
Shion: (insanely puzzled) What is this? What is going on?? Why are Gnosis—
[Suddenly, a Gnosis appears near Shion.]
Jr.: Shion look out!
Jin: (drawing his katana) KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: Activating the Hilbert Effect!
[KOS-MOS activates the Hilbert Effect as Jin slices the Gnosis in half. Then,
Shion steps back slowly as she is getting stereotypical.]
Shion: (horrified) No, it—This can’t…be happening!
Allen: Chief?
Jin: Shion. You’ve got to stay calm. Don’t let it overpower you!
[Shion’s group glances at Shion.]
Shion: (horrified) Jin… What is going on? It’s a…this is a dream, right? I
called—I called the Gnosis. I made them appear, didn’t I? This is—some kind of
terrible mistake? Right?
[Horrified, Shion ran to Jin and leans her head on Jin’s front body.]
Shion: (horrified) Tell me that this isn’t possible!
[Shion starts crying stereotypically as she then leans her head on Ziggy’s
front body.]
Shion: (going insane) Someone tell me what’s going on!
Jin: Shion!
[Jin grabs Shion as she is going insane.]
Shion: (gone insane) No!
Jin: Calm down!
[Jin separates Shion from Ziggy.]
Shion: (gone insane) No, I don’t believe it! It’s a lie! Tell me it isn’t true!
Allen: Chief!
[The camera shows Shion’s right eye, then young Shion who is in her stationary
position and the Gnosis invading Miltia.]
Shion: No. No…
[The camera shows Shion’s right eye who has gone completely insane.]
Shion: (shouting) NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[The bright light emanates from Shion’s body as the light shoots up to the sky
and towards outer space. The camera shows Abel’s Ark appearing in outer space.
Later, the camera switches back to Aoi’s room where young Shion kneels to the
floor as Shion’s group witnessed what just happened now.]
Jr.: What the hell is going on? That didn’t happen fifteen years ago!
Jin: (letting go of Shion) What we’re seeing is not the past. This is a reality
that didn’t exist.
chaos: (steps up) Abel’s Ark.
Jr.: That thing that appeared at Miltia a year ago?!
[chaos nods.]
Jin: But why appear here now?!
chaos: That’s why they brought Shion here!
[chaos approaches closer.]
chaos: This world isn’t the world of the past. It’s a reality constructed
inside of Shion’s mind, by temporarily restoring the consciousness of people
from the past. They’re using Shion to correct in the present what they were
unable to accomplish in the past.
[Later, the camera shows Shion who is speechless watches the hordes of Gnosis
around the area.]
Voice of Kevin: Yes. Everything was supposed to begin here. But in order to
awaken Abel, the resonance of the power between them was necessary. The Gnosis
that attacked Miltia in the past…did not arrive because of Mizrahi, nor
Albedo’s link to U-DO. No. They were called by Shion, when she was a child.
[The camera shows the Red Testament who appears in shadows. Then, a thunder
strike reveals the Red Testament as Kevin.]
Shion: (overwhelmingly puzzled) Ke-Kevin?
Allen: (puzzled) What? Kevin?!
[Later…]
Jr.: Wait, you mean the guy who designed KOS-MOS?!
Allen: Yes, but why?
Jr.: He was Shion’s boyfriend?
MOMO: But, that’s a Testament.
[Kevin approaches Shion.]
Shion: K-Kevin… Is it really you?
Kevin: Yes, it’s me. What’s wrong? Have you forgotten my face?
Shion: (shakes her head) No, I haven’t forgotten. I’ve never once forgotten.
But why are you—
Kevin: I’ve come for you, Shion.
Shion: Kevin, tell me, why did you hide yourself all this time? Why are you a
Testament?
Kevin: I needed power. That is why I took this form. But what I look like is
not important. It’s still me. Nothing has changed.
Shion: But the Kevin in this time he sacrificed all those people, all those
Realians to research the Zohar, even my mother.
Kevin: I have no choice. I’m sorry I made you suffer. But you must understand
that it was all done for you.
Shion: For me? This? Are you saying all of this was for me?
Kevin: It was all for you. I was always thinking about you. Come with me. I
need you, Shion.
Shion: Kevin…
Jr.: Who the hell do you think you are?! You’ve got no right to come here and
open up her wounds. And you’re saying it’s all for her benefit?
Kevin: Silence. This is none of your concern.
Jr.: It sure as hell is my concern!
Kevin: Don’t you understand? None of you can save Shion.
Jin: (puzzled) What do you mean? I hope you can explain yourself.
Kevin: Jin Uzuki… I’m sure you’ve already realized what’s happening to Shion’s
body.
Jin: (gasped) Huh!
Kevin: That’s right. She’s suffering from the same illness as her mother.
Shion: (gasped) Ah?!
Kevin: Shion, you have an ability that others lack. But that power will
eventually cost you your life. That’s the reason for your recent headaches.
Shion: I have the same illness as Mom?
Jin: If you know that much, then, naturally, you must know the cause as well?
Kevin: While differing somewhat in the strength of their power, the test
subjects assembled in this facility all possess the same ability as Shion. The
subjects are capable of communicating with U-DO. They can convey their will to
U-DO.
Jr.: Communicating with U-DO?!
Kevin: Yes, but that leads to their own death. The test subjects’ wills are
unable to stand the stress of direct contact with U-DO, and they eventually
fall into a coma and die.
Allen: Then why didn’t you make them stop the experiments?! If you cut off the
contact with U-DO, wouldn’t the illness stop?! You don’t have to force them to
talk with U-DO!
Jr.: You can’t.
Allen: Huh?!
Jr.: You can’t cut off contact with U-DO. He’s watching us from another realm.
You can’t run away from him.
Jin: U-DO chooses to make contact? (to Kevin) Are you saying those waves have a
will?
[There was a brief pause.]
Kevin: Don’t you see Shion? I become a Testament to save you. Without this
form, without this power, I can’t save you. The only ones that can save you are
me and T-elos.
Allen: T-elos? T-elos is going to save the Chief? Wait a minute! Then what the
hell is KOS-MOS?! You designed her, too!
Kevin: KOS-MOS is just a prototype built to collect data for T-elos, and to
monitor Shion.
Allen: KOS-MOS is a prototype?! Is that why you tried to dispose of her?!
Kevin: Yes. KOS-MOS grew too close to Shion. The source of KOS-MOS’s power
comes from U-DO, by using the Zohar as a door. Every time KOS-MOS uses her
abilities, Shion, who reacts to U-DO, loses her life force. The closer Shion
and KOS-MOS’s wills come together, the greater the stress on Shion.
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who seemed puzzled.]
Allen: KOS-MOS…is shortening Chief’s life span?
Shion: (feared) You mean, KOS-MOS is going to kill me?
Kevin: Shion. I want you to come with me. If things progress as they have been,
then you’ll have no future. This is the only way to save you. Please listen,
Shion. I don’t want—I don’t want to lose you again.
Shion: (about to lose her sense) Kevin, I—
Kevin: I understand. It’s all right. I’m right here with you.
[There was a brief pause as the camera shows Shion who holds her heart.]
Shion: (emotional) Oh, Kevin, I’m happy—I’m so happy to see you again. I missed
you so much. I thought—that I’d never see you again.
[The camera shows Kevin who seemed happy.]
Shion: And yet, here you are. So, I—I—I…
Kevin: I promise you, that—I’ll never leave you again. We’ll always be together.
Shion: (losing her sense) …! Kevin…
[As Shion approaches Kevin, Jin blocks Shion’s way.]
Shion: (losing her sense) Jin?! What are you doing? I don’t understand.
Jin: (trying to protect Shion) Shion. I apologize. But I cannot allow you to
leave here with him. What he’s telling you right now may seem plausible enough.
However, I don’t believe it! I don’t believe that he can be trusted!
[Suddenly, the camera shows T-elos who appears at the scene behind Kevin.]
Kevin: Jin Uzuki.
Shion: (shocked) What are you saying, Jin?! You’ve got to stop it! This is
Kevin! He’s the man I loved from the bottom of my heart!
Jin: (tries to protect Shion) No, he isn’t, he’s not the same anymore! He is no
longer a human.
Shion: (disagrees and about to sob) No. You’re wrong! He’s the same as he
always was. He’s the same man that I always knew! He’s still my Kevin!
[Suddenly, gunshot was fired towards Kevin, but T-elos deflects the bullet.]
Jr.: Dammit!
[Shion tries to forcefully stop Jr. from shooting.]
Shion: (lost her sense) Tell me why. Why are you all interfering?!
[As Shion tries to stop Jin…]
Jin: (tries to protect Shion) Shion, get back!
[Jin forcefully shoves Shion out of the way as KOS-MOS catches her.]
Jin: KOS-MOS, take Shion and run away!
Kevin: KOS-MOS, don’t do it. Come to me. Bring Shion here.
[As KOS-MOS glances at Kevin…]
Allen: KOS-MOS! No, don’t do it!
Kevin: KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: (holding Shion) Kevin Winnicot, I am very sorry, but unfortunately I
am not programmed to follow your orders.
Kevin: (about to get pissed) Are you trying to defy your creator?
KOS-MOS: The KOS-MOS that was created by you, has been destroyed by T-elos,
sir. I have different designers, Shion Uzuki and also Mr. Allen Ridgeley.
Kevin: Impossible!
KOS-MOS: Shion, we will leave now.
Shion: No, KOS-MOS stop! (shouting) I don’t want to go with you! (punched by
KOS-MOS) UGH!!
[KOS-MOS intentionally knocks out Shion with a punch and then holds her
unconscious body.]
KOS-MOS: I must apologize. Action was needed to avoid danger.
[KOS-MOS who carries Shion jump crashes out of the window and then, the camera
shows KOS-MOS’s hover motorbike and as KOS-MOS boards it from landing from a
jump, KOS-MOS with Shion flies away.]
T-elos: KOS-MOS! You think you can run!?
[T-elos jumps to the ground. However, the E.S. Asher appears and as T-elos
prepares to fire her phase transfer cannon…]
Voice of Kevin: Stop, T-elos. There’s no need to chase them. We’ll have plenty
of opportunities. Return now.
[Later, the camera switches to KOS-MOS driving her hover scooter as the Elsa
appears at the scene and flying.]
Hammer: Captain! It’s KOS-MOS! She’s headed this way on the bike!
[Inside the bridge of the Elsa…]
Matthews: Are they alone? Stop the ship! We’ll pick them up!
[The Elsa opens the hatch.]
KOS-MOS: Captain. I’m boarding the ship. Please maintain your current position.
[KOS-MOS speeds up her hover motorbike.]
Matthews: (speaking through communicator) Don’t do anything crazy. This ship is
delicate. Scratch it and you’re gonna pay for it.
KOS-MOS: I will do my best.
[The camera shows an overturned truck appearing in KOS-MOS’s way. However,
KOS-MOS speeds up the hover motorbike past the overturned truck and her hover
motorbike enters the hatch of the Elsa.]
Hammer: KOS-MOS and Shion are now onboard!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who carries Shion’s unconscious body as she speaks to
Matthews through the communicator.]
KOS-MOS: Captain, all of the others are still currently inside of Labyrinthos.
Matthews: Don’t worry. Tony, can you handle it?
Tony: Who do you think you’re talkin’ to? This is gonna be a piece of cake!
[The Elsa initiates the boosters and flies towards Labyrinthos. Meanwhile, the
camera switches to Joachim’s room in Labyrinthos office where Sellers
approaches Joachim.]
Sellers: Mizrahi, what are you doing?! Don’t be stupid! If you do that, we may
lose control of the Zohar!
Joachim: I know, but this is the only way to stop this phenomenon. I must save
this universe, even if it means destroying this planet.
Sellers: Are you crazy?! Stop!
Joachim: (steps up a bit) You and the others are the ones who don’t realize
what you’re doing. That thing is beyond human control.
Sellers: Are you upset because you failed to revive your daughter?
Joachim: Failed? It’s true that I was unable to bring my daughter back to life.
But a new potential was born. For that, I will—
[As Joachim steps away, Sellers grabs his arm.]
Sellers: Stop! Mizrahi!
[Joachim draws his handgun and shoots Sellers.]
Sellers: (shot) Uh!
[Joachim walks towards the elevator as Sellers is wounded.]
Joachim: Watch closely. This is how I take my responsibility!
[Joachim takes the elevator up.]
Sellers: Mizrahi!
[Later, the camera switches to the top of the roof of Labyrinthos where Joachim
stands near the ledge.]
Joachim: MOMO—I made a conscious decision…to sacrifice this planet and its
inhabitants to you. My sins, will certainly never be forgiven. But if it means
you will be born into a peaceful world, then so be it. I will gladly throw
myself into the fires of Hell.
[Joachim prepare to make his move.]
Joachim: Hallelujah! And the sea gave up the dead which were in it and death
and Hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged, every
man according to their works! And death and Hell were cast. They were cast into
the lake of fire!
[There was a brief pause.]
Joachim: And with it came about the second death! And whosoever not found in
the Book of Life…was cast into the lake of eternal fire! Sakura, I doubt I will
go where you are. You will probably admonish me for that which I have done.
[Suddenly…]
Joachim: Who’s there?
[The camera shows the portion of the Labyrinthos exploded as Joachim burns and
falls to his death.]
Joachim: Juli, I’m sorry. Please, take care of MOMO. Please, take care of our
child!
[Joachim died at the scene. The camera switches to Miltia where the Song of
Nephilim rises from the ground. Then, in Aoi’s room…]
Ziggy: This isn’t good. The whole facility is about to collapse!
Jin: Yes, you’re right. Let’s get out of here!
Jr.: What about Shion?
[The camera shows young Shion who sits in the corner in fear.]
Allen: There’s Shion!
[As Allen tries to get young Shion, the large debris suddenly falls and blocks
off Allen’s path. Then, the camera shows Jin (15 years ago) appearing at the
scene and picks up young Shion.]
MOMO: Jr.! Look!
[The camera shows the Elsa who arrived just in time.]
Jr.: It’s the Elsa!
Jin: Let’s go!
[Shion’s other group boards the Elsa and the Elsa flies away from Miltia and
then, the camera shows the Song of Nephilim and covers everything in bright
light. Later, the camera switches to the dark area where Wilhelm stands on top
of an E.S. with a glowing orb around the area.]
Wilhelm: It appears that the first awakening has gone smoothly.
Kevin: Yes. The remaining Vessels of Anima will follow shortly.
Wilhelm: The Vessels of Anima are the body of God, divided by the Saint in
ancient times to protect the universe from dissipation. We cannot allow the
universe’s failsafe to become active. We must control the body of God with our
own hands.
Kevin: I understand. We shall return everything to the moment of beginning.
END OF CHAPTER 7
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
12: CHAPTER 8 Game Script – Beginning of DISC 2
[The camera shows the Elsa flying in outer space. Later, the camera switches to
the bridge where Matthews woke up from his seat.]
Matthews: Is everyone okay?!
Ziggy: Yeah, everything seems fine.
Matthews: Hammer, hurry up and give us a damage report and our current position.
Hammer: Roger… Huh?! Ah-ah…
[The camera switches to the outer space where a bright light appears and then,
Abel’s Ark appeared at the scene. In the Elsa…]
Jr.: That’s--
chaos: Abel’s Ark!
Matthews: What’s going on?! I thought it disappeared along with the past Miltia
just a moment ago! Hammer! Where the hell are we?!
Hammer: Coordinates confirmed! We’re at point KZ255, Y724. It’s the same point
where we came in contact with the hypersphere.
Matthews: What?!
MOMO: (using the computer console) U.M.N. column pulse received. Time axis
confirmed. We’re in the present!
Jr.: Then, we were never really—
chaos: Right. We were trapped in the world of Shion’s subconscious this whole
time. In order to awaken “that.”
Allen: The thing they were unable to accomplish in the past… That’s why they
needed the power of both Shions!
MOMO: Captain! There’s a powerful energy wave coming from Abel’s Ark!
Matthews: What?!
MOMO: Shockwave, incoming!
[Suddenly, the camera shows Abel’s Ark unleashing a shockwave as the Elsa is
thrown back from the impact.]
Allen: What the? Th-The planet is-
MOMO: Abel’s Ark is initiating transfer!
[The camera shows Abel’s Ark transferring out of the scene. Later, in the
bridge of the Elsa…]
Matthews: Is it gone?
[Suddenly, a transmission signal can be heard.]
Hammer: Captain! There’s a transmission from the Durandal!
Matthews: What?! The Durandal’s here?!
Hammer: Yes, sir. Looks like it’s nearby. They say they’ve spotted us and
they’re gonna pick us up.
Jr.: They’re okay, right?!
Hammer: Yeah, they’re fine.
Jr.: Okay. Let’s go ahead and join up with them.
[Meanwhile, the camera switches to the bridge of the Durandal.]
100-Series: We’ve detected the Elsa’s signature. Range to rendezvous point is
400.
Juli: What about the unknown that appeared moments ago?
100-Series: It’s currently moving through the U.M.N. A unique wave is being
emitted from the columns as it passes through. The disappearing planets are
likely the result of those waves!
Mary: What kind of waves?
100-Series: They’re similar to the vibration patterns emitted when Gnosis come
in contact with humans.
Juli: Are you saying it’s a synchronicity chain phenomenon?
100-Series: The disappearance phenomenon is expanding. At its current rate,
half of the Federation will vanish within 72 hours!
Juli: Unbelievable.
Mary: Have you identified the moving object?
100-Series: No, but this waveform matches…the giant Gnosis that appeared at Old
Miltia one year ago.
Shelley: That giant Gnosis?
Mary: That thing they call Abel’s Ark.
[Juli approaches Mary.]
Juli: According to the description in Mizrahi’s Y-Data, Abel’s Ark seeks the
eternal circle, Zarathustra.
Mary: Then there’s only one place it can be going.
Shelley: Planet Michtam.
[Suddenly, the camera switches to the Tactical Warship Merkabah which begins
the invasion along with the Federation battleships. Inside the Tactical Warship
Merkabah…]
Dmitri: Federation planets are disappearing one after another, just as
described in the Y-Data. The release of Lemegeton has awakened Abel. “When Abel
awakes, his cradle, the Ark, shall appear. It shall seek the eternal circle.”
And true to those words, the Zohar has become active. I can feel it.
Sellers: Abel…just who is that child?
Dmitri: You could say he’s an old friend from the time when I was a U.M.N.
space pilot. He was always in an isolated facility, though, so I only met him
directly a few times.
Sellers: That was several hundred years ago. And he has never changed the
entire time?
Dmitri: It’s nothing to be surprised about. After all, I’ve existed for
hundreds of years, myself.
Sellers: His existence is recorded in Mizrahi’s Y-Data, as essential for
controlling Omega. He does act as a mediator to the Zohar waves, but the record
itself is thousands of years old. And Mizrahi restored it. Which means that boy
has existed since “that” era. It’s outside the realm of normal comprehension.
Dmitri: Right now, he is an indispensable partner to me. He is the control
device for Omega, the one weapon that can challenge God. Once I retrieve its
power source, the Zohar and obtain Zarathustra, the final artifact needed to
ascend to the realm of God.
Sellers: Do you seriously intend to fight “God”?
Dmitri: You’ll see soon enough.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Ormus battleships beginning their invasion.
Inside one of the Ormus battleship with Margulis and Pellegri…]
Pellegri: What are you doing, Margulis? No orders have been issued to move the
fleet.
Margulis: They have Omega. And now this.
Margulis uses the computer terminal as the monitor reveals the Abel’s Ark.]
Pellegri: (approaching the monitor) That’s the unknown entity currently moving
through the U.M.N.
Margulis: It’s Abel’s Ark.
Pellegri: Abel’s Ark? The object that was said to appear when the Messiah was
crucified?
Margulis: Do you see where it’s headed?
Pellegri: It’s Michtam. Why is this thing that appeared at Old Miltia a year
ago heading for Michtam now?
Margulis: That, I don’t know. But the Federation’s Salvator faction is headed
for Michtam as well. Do you think that’s just a coincidence? There’s something
there on that planet.
Pellegri: And that’s why you’re taking the fleet? So that planet is more than
just our birthplace?
Margulis: Zarathustra, the blessed Saint’s womb. It is said to be vital for the
return to Lost Jerusalem. Michtam…or Abraxas, was the planet where the
worshippers of the Saint landed. The Y-Data we obtained from the Federation
also supports it.
Pellegri: You believe…Zarathustra lies on Michtam.
Margulis: Yes. And if so, we cannot allow them to intrude upon that land.
Pellegri: Even if it means disobeying orders of His Eminence?
Margulis: Hmph.
[The camera switches to the red U-DO waves.]
U-DO: Shion, what fills your heart? Is it fear? Sadness…or joy?
Shion: I don’t know. I don’t understand myself.
U-DO: Are you afraid? What are you afraid of? Why are you afraid? Are you
afraid of being isolated from the world? Are you afraid of people rejecting
you? Are you afraid of your eventual death?
Shion: Afraid. I’m afraid. I’m afraid of being alone.
U-DO: What does it mean to be alone? Is it more terrifying than death? Why does
your face show much an expression?
Shion: I don’t know. I don’t understand anything. Help me. Please, someone help
me. Tell me who I am.
[The camera switches to the cabin of the Elsa where Shion sits on the bed,
holding her head and stressed out.]
Shion: Kevin, what should I do? Am I just going to disappear from this world,
unable to do anything?
[Later, the camera shows Jin and KOS-MOS appearing at the scene.]
Shion: Kevin…
[Jin approaches Shion.]
Shion: Jin? Jin, why? Why didn’t you let me go? Why did you get in my way?
Jin: …
Shion: If I’d gone with Kevin, I might have been able to be happy.
Jin: (doesn’t believe her) Do you really think so?
Shion: (stressed out) What do you know?! You don’t know anything about him! I’m
going to die. Like Mom. Are you saying you don’t care?!
Jin: (getting snappy and worried) Don’t be stupid. No brother wants to see his
sister die.
Shion: (stressed out) Then-then don’t interfere. Let me go to Kevin! Don’t take
anything else from me!
Jin: (had enough) Shion!
Shion: (really pissed) Get out!
[Jin, who seems unhappy, walks away from Shion.]
KOS-MOS: Is it all right for you to leave the room?
Jin: (helpless) Completely pathetic.
KOS-MOS: Currently, Shion’s mental balance is in an extremely unstable state.
That is the likely cause of her attitude towards you. Given time, she should
return to her original mental state.
Jin: (with guilt) That’s not what I mean. I’m pathetic for being unable to help
Shion when she needs me the most. (had it) I might as well be a stranger! I’m
unable to do anything for her as her brother. KOS-MOS, not that I believe the
words of that Testament, but it might really be for the best to remove you from
Shion. But right now, you are the only one who can save her. Please. Help Shion.
[Jin left the scene. Later, the camera shows KOS-MOS who tries to speak to
Shion as she still holds her head and stressed out.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: Are you all right, Shion?
Shion: (worked up) KOS-MOS, was what Kevin said true? Are you going to kill me?
KOS-MOS: There is no connection between my current system and your life
functions. Nevertheless, given that those are words from Kevin Winnicot, the
system designer, we cannot be certain if they should be ignored. At the present
time, I am restricted from taking actions that would jeopardize your life.
Shion: Why do you protect me, KOS-MOS?
KOS-MOS: Protecting Vector employees is registered in my program as a matter of
high priority.
Shion: That’s not it. You try to protect my, specifically. I didn’t program any
priority like that.
KOS-MOS: Shion, protecting you is registered as my highest priority.
Shion: Is Kevin the one who programmed that?
KOS-MOS: I do not know. I can determine that it is a direct interrupt from my
core module, and independent of my control program.
Shion: Your core? Are you saying your heart wants to protect me?
KOS-MOS: My heart? I am unable to determine that.
Shion: I guess you can’t know that. I don’t know what I should do. It’s not
that I want to give Jin a hard time. And it’s not that I don’t trust my
friends. I know that you and Jin and everyone on the Elsa…are worried about me.
(getting worried in fear) But isn’t everyone really thinking that I’m a
dangerous burden? I’m the one who led our universe to destruction. If I die,
the Gnosis might disappear. Isn’t everyone wishing that would happen? I’m
afraid. I’m so scared. No one’s going to save me. If everyone abandons me, I…
Will you always stay with me?
KOS-MOS: …
[KOS-MOS approaches Shion as Shion embraces her.]
Shion: (worried in fear) I don’t want to be alone, KOS-MOS.
[KOS-MOS embraces Shion as well.]
Shion: Help me, Kevin.
[Later, as Shion and KOS-MOS embrace each other, the camera shows Nephilim who
appears in her spiritual form.]
Nephilim: Shion, don’t reject everything. If you stay like this, you’ll wind up
alone.
Shion: (approaching Nephilim) What do you want? Are you here to say a bunch of
cryptic things again and confuse me? You’re always like that. You just appear
in front of me, say whatever you feel like, then just watch without actually
doing anything!
Nephilim: It’s true that he needs you. But he doesn’t necessarily seek the same
thing that you seek from him. The salvation he brings might not make you happy.
Shion: Even if that’s true, I still want to see him. I want to talk with him.
Nephilim: If you go to him, you will have to choose. The choice you have to
make will be difficult and painful for you. Do you still wish to—
Shion: Yes, I still do. I need Kevin, just like he needs me.
Nephilim: What Kevin wants is Abel, the Zohar and you and KOS-MOS. Abel is
currently used as part of the Omega System to realize Dmitri Yuriev’s ambition.
Set Abel free from his curse. If you do, Kevin will appear before you once
again.
[Later, the camera switches to the Durandal, which is traveling through gate
jump. Later, the camera switches to the bridge of the Durandal where Jr. and
Mary have a discussion.]
Jr.: So that’s what happened while we were away.
[The camera shows Jin and Ziggy who watches the 100-Series analyzing something.]
100-Series: We’ve received reports that Federation and Ormus advance
forces…began fighting approximately three hours ago in the space surrounding
Michtam.
Jin: What’s happening with the planetary disappearances?
100-Series: Approximately half of all Galaxy Federation planets have
disappeared at this point. So, your assumption is that Abel’s Ark is causing
this phenomenon.
Jr.: (approaching the scene) What’s the Ark doing now?
100-Series: Abel’s Ark has appeared in normal space. It appears to be heading
for Michtam as we surmised. The Merkabah appears to be pursuing Abel’s Ark.
Estimated time of contact is 1730.
Jr.: Not even two hours from now. Damn that bastard.
[Later, the camera shows Shion’s other group who speak to Helmer in the
communication monitor.]
Jr.: Well, there you go. What do you think my old man’s up to, Helmer?
Helmer: Dmitri won’t make it easy for us to find out what he’s planning. But,
even if we don’t know how much of the current situation he predicted, if he’s
brought out the Merkabah and obtained Omega, then there’s only one thing he’s
after.
Jr.: The original Zohar swallowed by the Ark!
Juli: That’s why he wanted Omega and Abel and whatever is sleeping on Michtam.
MOMO: Do you think his goal is to wipe out Ormus?
Jr.: Nah, I don’t think that’s it. Dad probably isn’t even concerned with Ormus
anymore. Dad was… he has an extreme fear of U-DO. Everything he does seems to
be rooted in that fear. And when he got the Y-Data, he found what he wanted—a
way to conquer his fear.
Helmer: Hm. Are you still unable to make contact with the Representative
Trustee?
Shelley: Yes, communication with Fifth Jerusalem has been cut off since the
appearance of Abel’s Ark.
Canaan: The planetary disappearance is already spreading. It’s no surprise we
can’t make contact.
Helmer: The situation is grave here on Miltia as well. We’re launching escape
ships one after another, but we don’t know if we’ll make it in time. And for
that matter, we don’t know if the planetary disappearance phenomenon affects us
as well.
Canaan: You humans are hopeless. It’s times like this when you should be
working together.
Helmer: What you’re saying is sad but true, Canaan. We’re using most of the
Miltian fleet as escape ships, so we don’t have any left to aid you. This will
probably be my last communication with you as well.
Jr.: Helmer…
Helmer: I’ll need you to operate under your own judgment. Do what you think is
best. I apologize for asking so much of you, even up to the very end. Committee
Member Mizrahi, please take care of the rest.
[The communication monitor with Helmer ended.]
100-Series: The transmission from Miltia has ended.
Jr.: Dammit!
[Suddenly, Shion and KOS-MOS arrived from the elevator.]
Shion: What are you hesitating for?
Jr.: (concerned) Shion, are you all right?
Shion: Yes, I feel fine.
Allen: (concerned) But, you shouldn’t push yourself after what just happened.
Shion: (getting frustrated) Are you sure you want me around? Because, you know
I might call the Gnosis again, or maybe run off to join the enemy?
Jr.: (concerned) Of course not. Everyone’s worried about your health.
Shion: (slightly irritated) I know my own body better than anyone. You can stop
worrying.
Jin: Shion…
Shion: This isn’t the time to be arguing about this, isn’t it? If Dmitri Yuriev
is trying to use the Zohar for his own purpose, we have to find out what it is.
Once it’s already happened, it’ll be too late!
Jr.: (still concerned) Yeah, I know! Shion, right now, we need all the help we
can get. Are you going to be all right?
Shion: (irritated) How many times do I have to say it? I’m fine.
Jr.: Okay! We’ll launch the Elsa as soon as we gate out. We’ll pass through the
fighting between the Federation and Ormus to get to the Merkabah. There, we’ll
secure Omega and Dmitri Yuriev, who should be at the center. The Durandal will
stand by for support in the rear! All hands, prepare to move out!
[Shion’s group takes the elevator down and enters the Elsa. The camera shows
the Elsa flying out of the Durandal after the Durandal gate out. After Shion’s
group prepares themselves, they talk to Matthews.]
Matthews: What’s up? Are you ready to head out?
Shion: Yes.
Matthews: All right! Let’s head for that giant thing! Floor it, Tony!
[Later, the camera shows Shion’s group speaking with Canaan from the
communication monitor.]
Canaan: Hurry, Rubedo. The Merkabah has already made contact with Abel’s Ark.
Jr.: I know.
Canaan: Listen, the Merkabah’s own attack capability isn’t very high. If we can
get past the defense fleet, getting inside will be simple.
Jr.: You make it sound easy. We’re on an independent mission and ignoring
Federation law. Not only are the Ormus our enemy, but the Federation fleet, and
the Gnosis as well.
Canaan: It shouldn’t be a problem with your skills, should it? I have high
expectations for you.
Jr.: Gee, thanks. (to Tony) Tony, we’re on!
Tony: (getting excited) Leave it to me. Time to start the show!
[The camera shows the Elsa blasting off towards Abel’s Ark. Upon entering, the
camera shows the war battle zone coming from various battleships. Then, the
Elsa and the E.S.s flies into the Tactical Warship Merkabah. Upon entering, the
E.S. arrived in the area with the cylinder spinning core.]
Jr.: Where are we? And what’s this huge cylinder? MOMO can you analyze the
structure?
MOMO: Yes. This block seems to control the Merkabah’s power. The Core Area
where Dr. Dmitri Yuriev is believed to be is north of this block. To get to the
Core Area we will need to stop the shaft in the center of the cylinder from
rotating and open the connecting passage.
Jr.: So, first we need to stop this huge shaft. Let’s go!
[The E.S.s proceeds to the Core Area. Upon arrival…]
Shion: That’s the Core Area. Let’s hurry.
[The E.S.s moves on. In the next area, the E.S.s spots something from a
distance.]
MOMO: That’s it! That door is the connecting passage to the Core Area.
Jr.: Great! But how do we get there?
[The E.S.s activates the elevator. Shion’s group disembarks their E.S.s and
takes the elevator up to the floor with the eight locks. After Shion’s group
destroys all eight locks…]
Shion: All right, we’ve disengaged all the locks. Now, all we have to do is hit
the stop switch on the fifth floor.
[Shion’s group exits the area with the lock and boards the E.S.s. The E.S.s
proceeds to the fifth floor. Upon arrival, the E.S.s turns of the stop switch
and the spinning core tower stops and new paths are opened.]
Shion: The connection passage to the Core Area should be opened. Let’s return
to the first floor.
[The E.S.s takes the elevator to the first floor and disembarks their E.S.s.
Shion’s group proceeds to the elevator and go up to the floor that they
previously destroyed the eight locks. Shion’s group proceeds to the new path.
Inside, Shion’s group approaches the cylinder barrier object with the console
next to it.]
Jr.: Where are we? There’s more stuff here? Damn it! We don’t have time for
this!
MOMO: Look, Jr. There’s something written on the console.
[Shion’s group uses the console to unlock the booster room. Then, Shion’s group
examines the cylinder barrier object.]
Shion: The blue beam in the center is the protective beam, and the red part
within it is the lock plug. So, in order to get to the lock plug, we’ll need to
get rid of the protective beam first.
[Shion’s group manages to deactivate the protective beam and then, Shion’s
group finds and destroys all of the lock plugs. After that, the lock barrier on
the door unlocks.]
Jr.: The gate to the Core Area should be open. That took more time than I
thought. Let’s hurry!
[Shion’s group proceeds to the Core Area. Upon arrival, Sellers unexpectedly
appeared at the scene riding a hover chair.]
Sellers: Looking for someone? I’m sorry, but I don’t think you’ll find the
results you desire here.
Jin: Dr. Sellers? I see. So you’re the one behind Yuriev. I thought you’d been
currying favor with Ormus. Why are you back with Yuriev?
Sellers: I don’t care what the vessel is. I will make use of all available
options to obtain what I desire. I’ve always built my own path.
Jr.: Do you realize how many innocent people you’ve dragged into your schemes?!
Sellers: You’re no different, URTV. How many comrades did you sacrifice so that
you could live?
Jr.: I…
Sellers: Exactly. To accomplish great things, it’s only natural to ignore
trivial sacrifices. But I was still unable to reach the level of that man.
Everything I built was nothing more than pale imitations. Why?! How much of a
difference could there be between him and me?! No, perhaps this is exactly the
difference between us. In the end, I, too, was that man’s pale imitation.
Jr.: Sorry, but we don’t have time to listen to an old man’s ramblings. Where’s
my father?!
Sellers: How should I know? You should be able to tell without asking me,
shouldn’t you, URTV.
Jr.: What do you mean?
Sellers: You URTVs are connected to each other, right? Then just search to see
where your comrade is now.
Jr.: Gaignun?! No, it can’t be!
Sellers: Hmm. So, you really didn’t know what 669’s real purpose was.
Jr.: His real purpose?
Sellers: URTVs 668 and 669… Their real purpose was to destroy unit 666, the Red
Dragon—you.
Jr.: (gasped) Huh!?!
Sellers: And the final model, 669, also had an additional purpose: the rebirth
of Dmitri Yuriev.
Jr.: What?!
Sellers: A large number of designer children were created for the live transfer
experiments of organic beings during the early stages of the U.M.N. Dmitri
Yuriev was one of them. That man is the original Salvator.
Jr.: My father is the original Salvator?!
Sellers: He’s the only one who ever returned alive from the transfer
experiments. He made contact with U-DO within the U.M.N., and was overcome with
fear. But in exchange, he also gained a special power…the same one that all
URTVs have. The ability to transfer his mind to others.
Jr.: (gasped) Huh!
Sellers: 669, Nigredo, was born to be Yuriev’s vessel.
Jr.: (frustrated) Grrr!
Sellers: In order to overcome his fear of U-DO, Dmitri continues to live to
this day by mental transfer. And once he obtained the Y-Data, he found the
method to defeat the fear. Fortunately, your people took very good care…of one
of the things necessary to accomplish that.
Jr.: The Zohar emulators.
[Sellers move his hover chair forward going past Shion’s group.]
Sellers: Mizrahi didn’t create the emulators just for decoration. In each one
is a record of the wave pattern data of its corresponding Vessel of Anima.
They’re like an ignition laser for activating the original.
Jr.: Damn. He’s after the Durandal!
Sellers: Of course, it’s too late for you to do anything about it.
Jr.: You’re insane!
Sellers: Insane? Oh, but of course. You can’t change the world without a little
insanity!
Jr.: (pissed) Damn you to hell!
[As Jr. tries to charge towards Sellers, Sellers move his hover chair in the
air.]
Sellers: Don’t get all excited. I have no intention of fighting you. My role
was merely to buy time. That’s all I can do, after all. Now, get out of here.
Or would you rather stay and be absorbed by Abel’s Ark?
[Sellers hovered away from the scene.]
Jr.: Grr!
Ziggy: It’s a waste of time, Jr. He’s beyond reason. We need to get out of here.
[The camera switches to the Elsa flying away from the Tactical Warship
Merkabah. Then, the camera switches to the bridge of the Durandal.]
100-Series: Confirmed. The Elsa escaped from the Merkabah. Gate out detected in
the region in front of us. It’s Omega!
Mary: What was that?
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Omega and the battleships appearing and then,
an explosion can be heard. The camera then shows the soldiers of the Durandal
armed and going after the enemies.]
Durandal Male Soldier: It’s just a matter of time before they occupy all blocks!
[Suddenly, an explosion kills a couple of Durandal soldiers and then, Yuriev’s
soldiers appear and armed with sniper rifles. While Yuriev’s soldiers kill more
Durandal soldiers, one of them approaches a Durandal female soldier.]
Durandal Female Soldier: No! Don’t shoot!
[One of Yuriev’s soldier kicks down the Durandal female soldier and aims his
sniper rifle at her head.]
Durandal Female Soldier: Stop!
[The camera blacks out as the gunshot was heard. The camera then shows Yuriev’s
soldiers who just killed the Durandal female soldier invade the area of the
Durandal.]
Gaignun: Occupying the bridge is our highest priority. Seize everyone in
command. You may dispose of the rest of the crew as you like.
[The camera shows the battleships invading the outer space.]
100-Series: Enemy forces have involved blocks 32 and 34!
Mary: Hurry up and close the barrier walls! Close all of the walls in each of
the blocks!
[The camera shows Yuriev’s soldiers approaching two Durandal soldiers.]
100-Series: I can’t. The locks have all been overridden.
[As the two Durandal soldiers open fires their assault rifles, Yuriev’s
soldiers killed the two Durandal soldiers.]
100-Series: The enemy forces have already reached the residential areas.
[The camera switches to the bridge.]
Mary: Shelley! What is going on?! Only command ranking officers know how…to
open the gates during an emergency! Have we been hacked?
Shelley: No. There’s nothing wrong with the system.
Mary: Then what’s going on here?! The only ones who can release the locks
are…Little Master, and Master Gaignun, and us!
[Shelley looks at Mary suspiciously.]
Shelley: Yes. Pieta has acknowledged that the intruder is Master Gaignun.
Mary: No way!
[Suddenly, Gaignun and the two Yuriev’s soldiers appeared at the scene through
the elevator.]
Mary: Master Gaignun?!
[Gaignun approaches Mary and Shelley.]
Shelley: Why are you here?
[With Gaignun’s right hand hiding behind his back, he approaches Mary and
embraces her.]
Gaignun: Well done. You’ve done a good job in my absence. Now get some
well-deserved rest.
[Suddenly, Gaignun shot Mary twice in the stomach with his handgun. The camera
shows Mary who falls to the floor from gunshot wounds as Shelley catches her.]
Shelley: Mary!
[As Mary became seriously wounded…]
Juli: Gaignun Kukai! What are you doing?!
[The camera shows Gaignun’s body reverting to Dmitri’s physical appearance from
Gaignun.]
Dmitri: I certainly didn’t expect to see you here, Juli Mizrahi.
Juli: Dmitri Yuriev!
[Afterwards, Dmitri approaches Mary and Shelley.]
Dmitri: Hello, or should I say pleased to meet you? Mary and Shelley Godwin.
Mary: (wounded) Ugh!
Shelley: That body. Is it Master Gaignun’s?!
Dmitri: This body’s quite convenient. Once I got used to it, it was extremely
easy to use. As you can see, this ship is already under Salvator’s control.
Mary: (wounded) What do you think you’re doing?! This ship is under the
jurisdiction of the Miltian government!
Shelley: Yes. This action is in violation of the Federation Charter. It will be
dealt with appropriately by the Miltian government.
Dmitri: Do as you please, though I doubt Helmer has that kind of power left.
Mary: (wounded) Ungh!
Dmitri: (snickers) Now… I’d like to put an end to this without making you
suffer, but I’m afraid that’s not an option. There’s things I need you to tell
me.
Shelley: What do you want?!
Dmitri: The Arbiter code.
Shelley and Mary: Ugh!
Dmitri: It’s inside you, isn’t it? That Helmer, he truly is something, hiding
the release code inside such cute young ladies.
[Later…]
Mary: We told you, we don’t know anything. And even if we did, we aren’t about
to tell you!
[The camera shows Canaan who charges towards Dmitri with his knife, but then,
Citrine appeared at the scene, defended Canaan’s knife strike and knocked
Canaan to the floor with her combat stick. Citrine then pin-step on Canaan’s
body.]
Dmitri: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Please, don’t waste your time. Besides,
I think you’ve forgotten something. If you damage this body, then you’ll lose
your precious master.
Canaan: You’re a URTV.
Citrine: It’s nice to meet you. I am number 668, but you can call me Citrine.
Dmitri: Lovely, isn’t she. Her abilities are equal to and on par with those of
Nigredo. I trust you understand what that means.
[The camera shows Mary and Shelley who holds each other in fear.]
Dmitri: It would be a shame to have to see those beautiful faces twisted in
pain, now wouldn’t it? So I do hope that you’re prepared to talk…voluntarily.
Hoo, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
[The camera switches to the Elsa in the bridge.]
Jr.: What’s the status of the Durandal?
Matthews: Not good.
[The camera shows the monitors of the Durandal showing up on display.]
Matthews: It’s probably been captured by Omega and the Federation fleet.
Hammer: They were caught totally off-guard. They didn’t have a chance to
counterattack.
Ziggy: Their ally attacked them without warning. It is not surprising.
Jr.: Have there been any calls from the Durandal?
Hammer: We’re calling them, but there’s no response. It’d be best to assume the
bridge has already been occupied.
Jr.: (sensing suspicions of Dmitri) That bastard wouldn’t take action for no
reason. He must be after the Zohar emulators. Captain, turn us back toward the
Durandal.
Matthews: (shocked) Wait a minute, Little Master! Omega’s right there!
Jr.: I know, but we have to go. I can’t abandon them!
[Shion’s group talks to Matthews.]
Matthews: All right! Let’s get moving!
Shion: Yes.
Matthews: All right! We’re gonna show them what happens to people who touch the
Durandal!
[The camera shows the Elsa activates their boosters and boosts off towards the
Durandal. Then suddenly, the camera shows Omega who charges up its laser and
then fires the laser at the Durandal. The Elsa manages to evade the attack as
well. Omega then unleashes homing lasers at the battleships. In the Elsa’s
bridge…]
Jr.: Dammit! Then we’ll circle around to the dock!
[The Elsa flies towards the Durandal’s dock.]
Jr.: (pissed off) I’ll apologize to Gaignun later. We’re getting in there even
if we have to rip out the walls!
[The Elsa fires the laser cannon towards the dock entrance door and it was
destroyed. The Elsa flies into the Durandal. Upon arrival, Shion’s group
arrived at the dock only to see a bunch of corpse of members onboard the
Durandal.]
MOMO: (horrified) Oh, no. No, they’re all… Jr., they’re all—
Ziggy: Jr.
Jr.: (pissed off) Sorry, but don’t say anything to me right now. I’m not
cool-headed enough to keep calm after seeing something like this.
Ziggy: I know. This time, even I’m going to get emotional. I can’t stay quiet
after what they’ve done.
Jr.: Yeah. First, we’ll rescue the survivors. Let’s go!
[Shion’s group takes the train to the Third Residential Area. Upon arrival,
Shion’s group manages to find the lock control device and activates the
controls to unlock the doors. Shion’s group manages to find one room where Mary
lies in bed with Alby on her sheet and Juli are being endangered by the
enemies. Shion’s group fights the enemies. After Shion’s group defeats the
enemies…]
Mary: Little Master!
Jr.: Mary! You’re okay. (notices Mary’s gunshot wounds) Wait, did they--
Mary: It’s nothing, just a scratch. Don’t worry about it.
MOMO: (approaches Juli) Mommy!
Juli: MOMO, I’m so glad to see you.
MOMO: Thank goodness you’re okay.
Juli: MOMO, don’t worry about me, please tend to Mary’s injury.
MOMO: Oh, right! (to Mary) Please show me the wound.
[As MOMO tends on Mary’s gunshot wounds…]
Jr.: What’s happening on the ship? How many survived?
Mary: You’ve probably seen for yourselves, but we were wiped out before we
could fight back.
Jr.: (worried) Where’s Shelley? Don’t tell me she’s—
Juli: No, Shelley’s safe. She’s likely held prisoner in another location.
Jr.: I’m sorry I put you through this.
Mary: Don’t apologize. We knew you’d come. We always believe in you.
Jr.: Good girl. The Elsa’s in the dock. Can you make it that far?
Mary: Of course. You don’t have to worry about us. Save Shelley, Little Master.
Jr.: Don’t worry, leave it to me. Juli, please take care of Mary.
Juli: I will. (to Shion’s group) All of you, be careful, too.
[MOMO has completely healed Mary and Mary and Juli left the scene. Shion’s
group searches for Shelley. Eventually, Shion’s group found the room with
Shelley and Canaan being endangered by the enemies. Shion’s group fights the
enemies. After Shion’s group defeats the enemies…]
Shelley: Little Master!
Jr.: Shelley! Are you okay?
Shelley: I’m fine, but the Arbiter code has fallen into enemy hands.
Canaan: (regretful) I’m sorry. I failed to stop them.
Jr.: Don’t blame yourself. None of you did anything wrong.
Shelley: Yuriev is likely headed to the isolated hangar to release the seals on
the emulators. I overwrote the gate ID, but it’s only a matter of time before
it’s broken.
Jr.: Don’t worry. I’ll stop them. The Elsa’s in the dock. Canaan, escape and
take her there.
Canaan: Understood.
Shelly: Be careful, Little Master.
Jr.: Right. Don’t worry.
[Shelley and Canaan left the scene. Later…]
Shion: All right, let’s hurry to the Isolation Area!
[Shion’s group takes the train to the Isolated Area. Upon arrival, Shion’s
group rushes to the Zohar Emulator room until…]
Citrine: Hello, number 666. It’s been a long time.
Jr.: (gasped) Huh?!
chaos: Jr.?
Jr.: Ci-Citrine…
Citrine: I’m so happy to see you. You’re the only comrade I have left.
chaos: Comrade? She’s a URTV as well.
Jr.: Yes, female type, number 668, Citrine. She’s a variant URTV, like us.
[Jr. approaches Citrine.]
Jr.: If you’re on guard here, then Dad must be inside!
Citrine: And if he is? I won’t let you interfere with Father.
Jr.: Are you an idiot?! Don’t you understand what’s going on?! If we don’t stop
him, this entire universe will be in danger!
Citrine: You’re the one who doesn’t understand, Rubedo. Have you forgotten our
duty? Our mission is to destroy U-DO. It doesn’t matter what happens to the
universe as long as we accomplish that.
Jr.: So Dad plans to use the power of the emulators and the original to destroy
U-DO?!
Citrine: A failure who’s forgotten his role as a weapon and abandoned his duty
has no right to speak to me!
Jr.: Citrine, stop! I don’t want to lose any more of my comrades!
Citrine: (pissed) Comrades? You abandoned us! You’re no comrade to us!
Jr.: Citrine…
Citrine: I forgot to mention, but I have one more duty. I have the power to
destroy the Red Dragon, just like Nigredo. Do you think you can defeat me?
[Shion’s group fights Citrine. As the fight continues, Citrine makes her next
move.]
Citrine: Oh, you want me to step on you, too?
[The fight continues. Citrine then prepares her next move.]
Citrine: Is that the extent of your power, Rubedo?
[Citrine’s mental waves start surging. The fight continues. Citrine then makes
her next move.]
Citrine: I refuse. I refuse to accept this!
[Citrine enters the Red Dragon Killer mode and prepares her special attack. The
fight continues. After Shion’s group defeats Citrine…]
Citrine: No… Father!
[Afterwards, Citrine kneels on the floor and fatally wounded from the defeat.]
Citrine: Why were be born? For what reason do we exist? Answer me, Rubedo. You
betrayed your comrades, you killed your brother. Why are you still alive?
Jr.: To keep my promise.
Citrine: Your promise?
Jr.: Yes. I reason I exist is to keep the promise I made.
Citrine: You’re still haunted by that woman’s shadow. I pity you.
[Citrine drops to the floor and died at the scene.]
Jr.: Citrine…
[Later, the alarm can be heard.]
Ziggy: What could there alarm be?
Jr.: That bastard! He activated the emulators!
[Shion’s group enters the Zohar Emulator room. Meanwhile, the camera switches
to Dmitri who uses the computer terminal.
Dmitri: (wondering) So, they disposed of Citrine. What is it? Oh, I see. You’re
sad. You had a connection to that unit. But that’s nothing more than an
illusion. You are weapons.
[The camera shows the encased Zohars now removing their casing.]
Dmitri: (wondering) You see, you’re nothing more than one of my parts. You
don’t need any meaningless emotions. Anything more is completely unnecessary.
[The camera shows the Zohars now revealed.]
Dmitri: (spreads his arms) Behold this glorious picture! My revenge will begin.
My time of victory against his terror has finally come!
[The camera shows Shion’s group running in at the scene.
Jr.: You filthy bastard! Stop the emulators, now!
Dmitri: Is that you, Rubedo? It’s been a long time, hasn’t it? I must say, I’ve
missed you.
Jr.: Listen! We both know what’ll happen if you even think about touching
those! Give back Gaignun’s body and get the hell out of here!
Dmitri: Oh, I am so disappointed in you, Rubedo. This circumstance is your
fault, entirely. There’s no one else to blame but yourself and I’m afraid…I’ve
been forced to take matters into my own hands, since those incomplete units
failed their mission fifteen years ago.
Jr.: My fault? Oh, yeah? Are you…planning on using the emulators, and Omega, to
destroy U-DO?
Dmitri: No, no, it isn’t that sort of thing. Nothing can ever destroy U-DO. I
guess you really don’t understand the reasons why I am here.
Jr.: All right then, fine! Why are you here?
Dmitri: In ancient times, people used to be together with God. People loved
God, revered and even feared God. Out of fear of the undying God, they sought
divine power. This was a way for the ancients to resist Him. Eventually, they
found a method to become gods themselves. We have revived their relics: the
Merkabah and the Zohar emulators, as well as Mizrahi’s Y-Data, which holds the
records left behind by the ancients. This holds the instructions, so that we
may become gods once again. You see, U-DO is a god of this dimension. If, in
fact, God cannot be destroyed, then we shall be the ones to become gods,
ourselves.
[Dmitri fires his handgun at the computer console, destroying it instantly.
Dmitri then aims his handgun at Shion’s group as he slowly walks backwards.]
Dmitri: Farewell, my son. I must go now. Remember your great Father!
[Dmitri fires his handgun at the other computer console, destroying it
instantly as Dmitri enters the door to the next area. Shion’s group tries to
use the destroyed console, but…]
Jr.: Dammit! MOMO, can we stop the emulators?
MOMO: No, we can’t! The controls are destroyed. There’s no way to stop them!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Durandal initiates its boosters and flies
towards Abel’s Ark.]
Jin: The ship is moving!
MOMO: The Durandal’s beginning to turn. That means…it’s heading for the Ark!
Jr.: Dammit! Dad’s going to ram the ship and the emulators right into the Ark!
Ziggy: Now what?!
Jr.: We’ll purge the dock and escape! (draws his handgun) It’s gonna be rough,
but we don’t have any choice. Let’s go!
[Shion’s group escapes to the dock and enters the Elsa. Inside the Elsa’s
bridge…]
Matthews: It’s no good, Little Mater. The remote control isn’t working. We
can’t perform it from here.
Jr.: Then we’ll just have to do it by hand!
Matthews: That’s insane. A regular person would be caught up in the explosion
caused by the purge!
Hammer: Hey, there’s someone outside!
[The monitor is displayed where chaos and KOS-MOS are still outside of the
Elsa.]
Matthews: It’s chaos and KOS-MOS!
Shion: What is she doing?
[The camera switches to chaos who activates the cons ole as KOS-MOS aims her
handgun.]
chaos: KOS-MOS, now!
[KOS-MOS fires her handgun at the lock holders of the Elsa and the Elsa is
released from its docking position.]
Matthews: Tony, come on! Break through, now!
Tony: Yeah, yeah, got it!
[The camera shows chaos and KOS-MOS who immediately enters the Elsa. Then, the
camera shows the Elsa flying away from the Durandal as the Durandal flies into
Abel’s Ark. Then, Abel’s Ark suddenly emanates as the camera shows the Zohar
placed between two rock walls. Dmitri watches with Omega behind him.]
Dmitri: Now, let us begin. Restore what was once rightfully mine!
[The Zohars activates Abel’s Ark and one of the Zohars enters Omega’s body.
Omega emanates as the entire Abel’s Ark switches forms. In the Elsa, Shion’s
group witnessed it and then…]
Jr.: What the hell is that?!
MOMO: I’m detecting an enormous gravity deviation from inside.
KOS-MOS: It is not a Gnosis. It is caused by surplus energy leaking from Omega
after absorbing the Zohar.
Shion: It’s an astounding amount of energy.
Ziggy: With energy of this colossal magnitude, I guess his talk of joining the
rank of gods may not have been a bluff.
Jr.: Does he really intend on becoming a god?!
[Later, the camera switches to Wilhelm’s office where Wilhelm witnessed the
scene as Kevin faces him.]
Kevin: Omega’s awakening is confirmed.
Wilhelm: So it would seem.
Kevin: For the shift to the higher dimension, Yuriev will likely attempt to
absorb Zarathustra. This may cause some effect on the system—
Wilhelm: That is not the only function of Zarathustra. The measures I’ve taken
are not recorded in the Y-Data. The information he obtained is incomplete. Let
us watch over the proceedings. He’s a truly fascinating human being. In order
to conquer his fear, he chooses to absorb that fear and become that fear
himself.
Kevin: Shall we send Albedo for the retrieval?
Wilhelm: He wants to go, doesn’t he? It’s what he’s always desired. It will
also work out well for the awakening of the Vessels of Anima. It will take a
little more time before she awakens. In the meantime, let’s enjoy the
entertainment.
[Later, the camera switches to the holy area where Margulis kneels next to
Heinlein.]
Heinlein: Margulis, what is it?
Margulis: Your Eminence, our fleet has already sunk 70% of the Federation
fleet. All that remains is to await your order. Give us the order to attack the
Ark.
Heinlein: Margulis, I don’t even recall giving you an order to move the fleet.
Margulis: (pissed off) Why should we stand by and watch while the Original
Zohar is right before our eyes? Dmitri Yuriev has already taken action. We
can’t just hand it over without any protest.
Heinlein: Know your place, Margulis. Just follow my orders.
Margulis: But—
Heinlein: That is all, Margulis! You are not permitted to touch the Ark. Pull
back the fleet and leave Michtam!
Margulis: Your Eminence…
[Later, the camera shows Margulis who approaches Pellegri.]
Pellegri: What does this mean? Is he saying to give up on the Zohar?
Margulis: I don’t know. But don’t you feel as if something has been out of
place…ever since Rennes-le-Château appeared? It’s as if we are no longer acting
for our own objectives, but for some other will.
Pellegri: Are you insinuating that His Eminence is betraying Ormus? Such
insolence will not be forgiven. Even for you, Chief Inquisitor.
Margulis: I am aware of that. But still—
[Later, the camera switches to the bridge of the Elsa where Matthews comes up
with something.]
Matthews: I know we have to do something, but just how are we supposed to get
close to that thing?
Tony: We don’t even know the enemy’s location. What part do you want me to
stick this ship in?
Canaan: How about you stop talking and use your heads a little?
[Suddenly, the communication monitor with Doctus appeared on display.]
Doctus: Indeed. You’ve got all these people here, and yet none of them are
useful.
Shion: Doctus?! Why are you—
Jr.: Who’s that?
Jin: (stepping up a bit) She’s an extremely skilled Scientia agent.
Doctus: Oh, is that you, Jin? You have the same enigmatic expression on your
face you always do.
Jin: And I see you haven’t changed, either. It’s rather unusual for you to show
your face here.
Canaan: I contacted her.
Jr.: What?! Why would you contact someone like her?
Doctus: My, are you sure you want to be that rude to me? You’ll regret it later.
Canaan: She has a plan that can solve our current dilemma. That’s why I called
her.
Jr.: (to Doctus) What plan?
Doctus: A way to get inside that thing.
Jr.: Huh?!
Doctus: It’s simple. You just need to gate out inside of it. That way you can
infiltrate it and no one can stop you.
Jr.: A short jump within the same signal? Can that be done at this short a
range?!
Doctus: If it’s us, yes.
Jr.: Even if we do that, we don’t know where Dad is.
Doctus: You should be able to tell where Gaignun is. Right? URTV.
Jr.: (gasped) Ah!
Doctus: I gave my gift to that Realian. The rest is up to you. Don’t disappoint
me, now.
[The communication with Doctus ended. Canaan approaches MOMO.]
Canaan: MOMO, analyze this.
[Canaan hands the data to MOMO as she analyzes it.]
MOMO: This is the gate out interference program that Scientia uses! With this,
we can ignore the signal and dive out by force!
Jr.: Well, isn’t she clever? So we use this to get to Dad, huh? (to Hammer)
Okay. Hammer, replace the gate jump program. We don’t have much time. Get it
ready now!
[Shion’s group prepares themselves. After that, Shion’s group talks to
Matthews.]
Matthews: All right. You ready?
Shion: Yes.
Matthews: Good, then we’ll just charge right into that thing!
[Meanwhile, the camera switches to the E.S.s hangar where chaos approaches
Canaan.]
chaos: Canaan, we have to move out right away. What is it? Are you checking
something out?
Canaan: chaos, have you ever wondered why you exist?
chaos: One’s reason for existing. That’s a difficult question. I’d like to
think it’s for the people I care about, for everyone, but my existence doesn’t
necessarily mean people will be happy.
Canaan: Yes. Sometimes just existing can hurt others. Chaos, you know, don’t
you? That I am such an existence.
chaos: You remember?
Canaan: Yes, with the information on Program Canaan…and all this data, there’s
no way I wouldn’t remember.
[chaos approaches Canaan.]
chaos: Codename “Lactis.”
Canaan: Yes. That’s my reason for existence.
chaos: But you didn’t desire that. It’s not by your own will. You’re not
responsible.
Canaan: Even if it’s all happening in my subconscious, it’s still my
responsibility. I was created for that purpose. To reject Program Canaan is to
reject my own existence.
chaos: You could hide who you are and continue to live, but that’s not the
answer you seek, is it?
Canaan: Correct. I cannot deny myself. I am a Realian. The only one who can
give me a reason to exist is the one who created me. chaos, if only that had
been you. What should I do, now?
chaos: Canaan…
[Later, the camera switches to the Elsa flying towards Abel’s Ark while evading
Gnosis’s laser attacks.]
MOMO: Transfer column signal confirmed! Initiating jump now!
[The camera shows the Elsa gate jumping and breaking through the barrier. Then,
the Abel’s Ark cells can be seen.]
Hammer: (scared) Aaah! We’re gonna hit it! What do we do?!
Matthews: (pissed off) Get a hold of yourself! (to Tony) Charge right through!
[The Elsa arrived at the docking area. Shion’s group boards the E.S.s and
proceeds to Abel’s Ark. As the E.S.s arrived at the scene with the now
destroyed Durandal…]
KOS-MOS: Durandal detected ahead. It appears to be immobilized.
[The E.S.s moves on. In the next area, the camera shows the core surrounded by
four supporting cores.]
Ziggy: What is this place? A dead end?
Jr.: No, I can feel his waves from inside. Dad’s ahead. I’m pretty sure.
Jin: Hmm. But we can’t proceed like this. We have to think of a way—
[Then…]
MOMO: Wait. I sense the Zohar emulator waveform from those four spheres.
Jr.: emulators are inside those spheres?
MOMO: Yes. The effects of the emulators are likely causing space to bend. That
is blocking our path.
Jr.: So if we shut those down, then we’ll be able to keep going?
MOMO: I think that might be possible.
Jr.: Hmph. That bastard had to make this hard. Hang on, Gaignun. I’m coming for
you.
[The E.S.s enters the blue sphere. After Shion’s group makes their way through
the blue sphere area, they arrive at the emulator area with their E.S.s.]
Jr.: What is this?
MOMO: I feel an incredible amount of energy. The entire room is resonating with
the emulators.
[There was a brief pause.]
Ziggy: How does it look, Jr.? Is there a way to shut them down?
Jr.: Hang on, I’ll check it out.
[As the E.S. Asher approaches the emulators, the Natus Lumen appeared at the
scene.]
MOMO: Jr., look out!
Jr.: What the hell is that?!
MOMO: It appears to be an aggregation of Gnosis attached to the emulators.
Ziggy: Jr., get back. You can’t take it alone!
[The E.S.s fights Natus Lumen, After the E.S.s defeats Natus Lumen, the
emulators in the blue sphere shattered.]
Jr.: The emulators vanished.
Jin: The room’s resonation seems to have stopped as well. MOMO?
MOMO: Yes, the spatial distortion is steadily returning to normal.
Jr.: Okay. Let’s go stop all the remaining emulators.
[The E.S.s exits the blue sphere. Upon returning to the main core area, the
blue sphere became disabled.]
Jr.: What was that impact? Maybe something happened at the core. Let’s keep on
going.
[The E.S.s enters the green sphere. In the room with the pillar core, Shion’s
group destroys the big core.]
Shion: So, the pillar rises if I shoot the crystal.
[After Shion’s group makes their way through the green sphere area, they arrive
at the emulator area with their E.S.s. Upon arrival, the Natus Glacies appeared
at the scene. The E.S.s fights Natus Glacies. After the E.S.s defeats Natus
Glacies, the emulators in the green sphere shattered. The E.S.s exits the green
sphere. Upon returning to the main core area, the green sphere became disabled.
The E.S.s enters the pink sphere. As the E.S.s continues through the pink
sphere area…]
Shion: It looks like we have to make a path to keep going. We need to consider
the order.
[After the E.S.s managed to make the path, the E.S.s proceeds to the emulator
room. Upon arrival, the Natus Flamma appeared at the scene. The E.S.s fights
Natus Flamma. After the E.S.s defeats Natus Flamma, the emulators in the pink
sphere shattered. The E.S.s exits the pink sphere. Upon returning to the main
core area, the pink sphere became disabled. The E.S.s enters the yellow sphere.
Upon arrival, the E.S.s reached an area where Shion’s group appeared at the
same area without their E.S.s.]
Shion: This looks very similar to the last place. I wonder if it’s connected.
[Shion’s group manages to solve the puzzle by destroying the blockage from the
E.S.s and Shion’s group without their E.S.s. After that, they make their way to
the emulator room. Upon arrival, the Natus Tellus appeared at the scene. The
E.S.s fights Natus Tellus. After the E.S.s defeats Natus Tellus, the emulators
in the yellow sphere shattered. Suddenly, the E.S.s can be seen resonating.]
Jr.: What is this? Did they start resonating again?
chaos: No, this is…They’re not resonating with us. They’re resonating with the
original Zohar that lies ahead.
Jr.: Resonating with the original Zohar? You sure this is safe?
chaos: I don’t know. But the waves from the Zohar are definitely getting
stronger. This phenomenon is probably being caused by—
Jr.: My damn father.
Ziggy: In other words, we should assume that the Zohar has fallen into Dmitri
Yuriev’s hands.
chaos: The planetary disappearance seems to be accelerating as the Zohar’s
power is released. It will eventually cover the entire Galaxy Federation. We
have to stop him before that happens!
Jr.: Yeah, we’ll stop him! And we’ll get Gaignun back, too!
[The E.S.s learned new skills from the resonation. After that, the E.S.s exits
the yellow sphere. Upon returning to the main core area, the yellow sphere
became disabled and the main core activates. The E.S.s proceeds to the main
core. Upon arrival, Shion’s group appeared in the main core where Dmitri faces
Shion’s group with Omega behind him.]
Dmitri: So, you finally made it. The powers I gave you must not amount to much,
my dear son.
Jr.: What the hell are you thinking, doing something like this?!
Dmitri: Your father is trying to take responsibility for the mistakes you
children made. You should be grateful to me and stop complaining.
Jr.: Grateful?! If you’re not gonna stop, I’ll make you stop!
Dmitri: Oh? You’re going to raise your hand against your own creator? I’m
impressed you have the nerve.
Jr.: Shut up! Stop this monster, now! Or I’ll kill you!
Dmitri: Are you sure? Your dear brother is inside me, you know.
Jr.: Gaignun! Is your consciousness still there?! Gaignun! Can you hear me?!
Dmitri: You’re wasting your time. His consciousness is deep inside me. Your
voice won’t reach him. Unlike you, this son has served me well. Although, I
admit I was surprised when he killed me.
Jr.: Do you realize how much blood has been spilled for your selfish ambition?!
Return Gaignun to normal!
Dmitri: It doesn’t matter. It has all been a sacred sacrifice so that I may
transcend U-DO.
Jr.: What’s the point?!
Dmitri: I imagine you heard from Sellers. I am the first human being to make
contact with U-DO through the transfer experiment. I obtained this power then.
But along with it, I was implanted with an inescapable fear. I trembled before
that fear. I struggled against it and ran. And eventually, I realized that this
fear was in fact what shackles people to the human realm. And to overcome that
fear requires the power of god. I sought divine power, and learned it would be
granted if the relics of God were brought together as one. That’s why I’ve come
here to Michtam. Now, I will transcend the fear of God. I will surpass God’s
existence! I will obtain Zarathustra that sleeps on Michtam…and ascend to a
higher plane, to the realm of God!
[The camera shows Dmitri whose body is reacting to U-DO.]
Jr.: All of those waves… So, when you made contact with them, you were already
infected.
Dmitri: (body reacting to U-DO) Infected? You don’t mean me? Nonsense! This is
power! This is the power to surpass God!
[The camera shows Omega who suddenly reacts with U-DO.]
Dmitri: Yes, and this is only a fraction of my true power! You don’t really
think that you alone can stop this power, do you?!
[Shion’s group fights Dmitri Yuriev. As the fight continues, Dmitri makes his
next move.]
Dmitri: What’s wrong, Abel? Do as I command!
[Shion’s group attempts to make Dmitri lose his composure using the Heat spell.
As the fight continues, Dmitri makes his next move.
Dmitri: Behold! This is what it means to have the power of god!
[The fight continues. After Shion’s group defeats Dmitri Yuriev…]
Dmitri: Do you…think you’ve…beaten me?
[Afterwards…]
Jr.: It ends here, Dad. This power is not something a human being can control.
Dmitri: My hopeless son, do you really think this is the extent of my powers?
Jr.: It doesn’t matter what you say now. You’ve lost!
Dmitri: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. Such a foolish child, Rubedo. I told you,
the fear I suffered was far greater than this.
Jr.: Like hell. Don’t you understand? You, who feared U-DO, will never be able
to surpass him!
[Suddenly, Dmitri’s reacts to U-DO again. Then…]
Dmitri: You are the one who doesn’t understand, Rubedo.
[Suddenly, the camera shows Omega reacting to U-DO and Abel in it as well
Dmitri starts levitating upwards.]
Dmitri: (levitates) Fear drives evolution. Human being have used their
intelligence to conquer their fears and to obtain power.
[The camera shows Dmitri merging with the Zohar.]
Dmitri: Oh yes, and this is that power that I speak of! I will teach you…the
same fear that Albedo and I received!
[Omega transforms into Omega Metempsychosis.]
Jr.: Transfer E.S.!
[The E.S.s fights Omega Metempsychosis. After the E.S.s defeats Omega
Metempsychosis, Omega Metempsychosis became disabled and then, Dmitri partially
comes out of the Zohar.]
Dmitri: Amusing. But I’m afraid you’re just wasting your time. This power is
infinite. As long as I have the Zohar and Abel, my power will never fade!
Jr.: Stop it! U-DO will awaken! Once that happens, there’ll be no going back!
Dmitri: That face. The expression of fear. Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha. (moves
himself upwards from his position) Interesting! That’s how you looked when you
betrayed your own comrades!
[The camera shows Abel who acts uncontrollably inside Omega Metempsychosis.]
Dmitri: Your fear will soon become a new source of power for me!
Jr.: Dammit.
Ziggy: (steps up a little) What do we do, Jr.? There’s no end to this.
[There was a brief pause as Dmitri can be seen reacting to U-DO.]
Voice of White Testament: You’re in way over your head. That power…is not yours.
[The camera shows Abel who passes out and the White Testament descending
towards the scene.]
White Testament: You’re simply being seduced by that power, just like I once
was.
[The White Testament appeared at the scene.]
White Testament: (approaching Dmitri) Eternal time.
[The White Testament reveals himself as Albedo.]
Albedo: The infinite cycle of rebirth. Amidst, that flow, human existence is
meaningless.
[Jr. steps up a little.]
Jr.: Albedo! Just as I thought. I knew it was you! Albedo!
Albedo: Yo, Rubedo! I’m so happy to be able to see you again. It’s rather
amazing. I feel like thanking the laws of this universe.
Shion: Albedo. Why is he—Why is he here?
Jr.: Albedo, but you… I thought that you—
Albedo: I came to warn you, my hopeless but most beloved other half. But first,
we need to do something about these.
[Albedo uses his telekinetic powers and took Abel and the Zohar out of the
scene. Then, Dmitri can be seen falling to the floor while reacting to U-DO.
Later…]
Albedo: Hey, what are you doing there Mr. Goody Two-Shoes?
Dmitri: So, you’re still alive you worthless failure. Why do you interfere now?
Albedo: Shut up. I don’t have any business with you. I’m talking to the bastard
who’s hiding in the shadows.
[Albedo teleported to Dmitri’s location.]
Albedo: You want to please our dear old Dad that much? You’ve always been that
way.
Dmitri: You’re wasting your time. He can’t hear you!
Albedo: Really? He sure seems to be hearing me.
Dmitri: (holding his head) Augh! Wha-what?!
[Suddenly, the near-visible form of Gaignun appeared, clenching his chest and
approaches Jr.
Gaignun: J-Jr…
Jr.: Gaignun!
Gaignun: Kill me. Hurry. Right now, while I have my will, it’s possible! Hurry!
Jr.: How can you say that?! I could never—
Albedo: My, my, you’re still a softy. You won’t save anyone like that. It’s
what he wants. Hurry up and do it. You have the power!
[Jr. steps away a little.]
Jr.: I can’t!
Albedo: Sure you can. You killed me. It’s the same thing. It should be easy for
you.
Jr.: No, I—
Albedo: Then, want me to do it? It’d be easy with the power I have now.
Jr.: Stop!
Albedo: Good, that’s it. Now, release your power!
[Later…]
Gaignun: Jr. It’s all right. Albedo’s right. If you don’t do it now, it’ll be
too late. You’re the oldest. I’m sorry I keep forcing everything on you.
[Gaignun’s near-visible body vanishes into Dmitri.]
Jr.: Nigredo!
Albedo: (entertained) Yes, yes, it’s all very touching. Now hurry up and form
the link!
Jr.: The link?!
Albedo: Nigredo, I hate the idea of having to link with you, but it’s for
Rubedo. Now, join up!
Jr.: What are you doing, Albedo?!
Albedo: Get a hold of yourself. You’re the leader, remember? He’s contaminated
by U-DO. Did you forget? We have the power to neutralize him.
Jr.: But if we do that, we’ll—
Albedo: Don’t underestimate my power. I’ll send him into another dimension.
[Albedo slowly approaches Dmitri.]
Albedo: Sorry, Nigredo. I’m going to use your body. Once we start the link, go
inside Rubedo before you lose your body. I’ll take care of the rest.
Jr.: (emotionally worried) Albedo, are you planning to leave me again?!
Albedo: Oh, stop crying. Like I said before, I hate both of you. There’s no
time. Begin!
Jr.: I’m gonna form the link! Nigredo! Albedo!
[Later, the camera shows Jr. and Albedo forming the link together with Dmitri.]
Jr.: Good! Keep suppressing U-DO’s waves!
[As it continues…]
Albedo: Yes. Now, go, Nigredo! If you stay here, I’ll blast him away from you!
[Suddenly, Albedo’s body was possessed by the near-visible Gaignun.]
Albedo: What are you doing, Nigredo?! I demand that you get out of my body!
Gaignun: Stop hiding your feelings, Albedo. Why did you come back here?
[As Albedo was about to lose control of his body…]
Gaignun: Sorry, but I don’t like to follow orders. Go back to Rubedo!
Albedo: Stop it, Nigredo!
[As the link continues, Jr. was thrown back from the impact of the link where
Albedo’s body became one with Jr. as Albedo’s body is taken by Gaignun. Later,
the camera switches to the white area where Rubedo’s older appearance can be
seen.]
Gaignun: Rubedo. (continues the link) That is your true form.
[Rubedo looks at his own body.]
Gaignun: You see…I was created to observe the two of you.
[The camera shows Gaignun’s hand with the numbers 669.]
Gaignun: The only reason why I existed was to kill you. I tried to abandon that
duty, but that would have meant that I was denying my own existence.
[The camera reverts back to the present where Jr. attempts to stop Albedo’s
possessed body.]
Gaignun: I…I was afraid of being separated from the two of you.
[As Jr. tries to get to Dmitri, Gaignun grabs his hand.]
Gaignun: Albedo knew from the beginning, that I was nothing more than a danger
to you. I know that I never should have existed in this world to begin with.
Jr.: Nigredo! That’s not true! We were friends, remember?
Gaignun: My duty to keep watch over you is over. No, I want it to be over.
[As the matter continues, the camera shows Gaignun reverting to Nigredo.]
Nigredo: I’m not saying goodbye. Let’s play together again sometime. Until
then, take care, Rubedo, Albedo…
[The camera shows Jr. who continues holding Nigredo.]
Jr.: Nigredo!
[The link has been formed with Jr. and Albedo, but however, Jr. kneels to the
floor and saddened as Gaignun is no more. The camera shows the image of Albedo
next to Jr.]
Albedo: He put on a one-man show and ran off by himself. You pissed me off to
the very end, Nigredo.
Jr.: Albedo…
Albedo: Hey, don’t worry about it. You know how he is. Once he gets to where
he’s going, he’ll probably spy on us along with Citrine.
Jr.: Yeah, you’re probably right. Let’s go see him one day. Then the three of
us can get together again. That sounds like fun, doesn’t it?
Albedo: Eh, heh, heh, heh. That doesn’t sound so bad. Sorry, Rubedo. I’m really
tired. I’m going to sleep for a while.
Jr.: Yes. Rest and relax.
[Jr. stands up.]
Voice of Albedo: Rubedo…the Zohar…and Abel…are on Michtam.
[Later, the camera switches to the cabin of the Elsa where Mary and Shelley are
in.]
Mary: Master Gaignun?! Shelley, Master Gaignun’s—
Shelley: I heard him. It was Master Gaignun’s voice.
Mary: He said, thanks for everything you’ve done. Take care of Little Master.
Shelley: I can’t believe he still worried about Little Master.
Mary: Yeah, he just had to try and sound cool, even to the very end.
Shelley: Yes, but that’s just like him.
[Later, the camera switches to the dark area with Wilhelm and Kevin standing
near the glowing sphere.]
Wilhelm: Now his wish has come true. The awakening of the remaining Vessels
will come soon.
Kevin: Yes. We Testaments exist for that purpose.
Wilhelm: Then let us, too, step out onto the stage. It’s time to go, Joshua.
[The camera shows the E.S. that Wilhelm stands on shooting a beam out of the
roof of the Vector ship. Suddenly, the power in the Vector researcher’s room
was cut off.]
Vector Researcher 1: What happened?!
Vector Researcher 2: I don’t know! The energy flow from the reactor suddenly
cut off!
Vector Researcher 1: What about the sub-reactor?!
Vector Researcher 2: We’re executing an emergency startup!
Vector Researcher 1: Send all the sub-reactor’s power to atmosphere maintenance
and life-support!
Miyuki: Togashi! What’s going on? Why did the lights suddenly go out?!
Togashi: I don’t know. From what I heard, the reactor disappeared or something.
Miyuki: What?! What’s gonna happen to us?! Togashi, do something!
Togashi: What do you want me to do?
Miyuki: (to herself) Shion.
END OF CHAPTER 8
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
13: CHAPTER 9 Game Script
[The camera switches to the outer space where the Ormus battleships and the
Gnosis battle each other in a big war zone. The Elsa can be seen boosting
through the battlefield. Inside the Elsa’s bridge…]
Shion: Michtham’s missing.
Ziggy: Yuriev said something is sleeping on Michtam.
Jr.: Do you think it’s related to the disappearance of the Zohar?
chaos: Captain, it’s Ormus mobile weapons. They’re headed this way!
Matthews: What?!
MOMO: Ormus mobile fleet confirmed! They’re surrounding us at a distance of
20,000 kilometers!
Matthews: Damn! (to Tony) Tony, take us down to Michtam!
Tony: What?! Are you serious?!
Matthews: (raising his voice) It’s better than staying here! Hurry!
Tony: You’re all crazy. Hey, don’t blame me if something goes wrong!
[The camera shows the Elsa descending to Michtam at full speed while evading
the enemies’ attacks. Suddenly, the camera shows one of the enemy E.S. who
spots the Elsa, kicks an Ormus battleship at the Elsa and the Elsa took a hit
from the right side as they continue descending to Michtam. Later, the camera
switches to the holy area where Margulis kneels towards Heinlein.]
Heinlein: What are you doing, Margulis? Did you not hear my order to leave?
Margulis: My apologies, Your Eminence, but we cannot let our birthplace be
destroyed by Gnosis.
Heinlein: That’s unimportant. Everything has existed for this day.
Margulis: But Zarathustra is here. Without that, our dream of returning to Lost
Jerusalem…to return to the land where our Lord sleeps, cannot be fulfilled.
Isn’t that what you said?
Heinlein: Urgh!
Margulis: Your Eminence!
Wilhelm: It seems you’ve had a great misunderstanding.
Margulis: What?!
[Suddenly, the light emanates and Wilhelm came out of the scene who happened to
be Margulis’ Eminence all along.]
Margulis: Y-your Eminence… Is that what you look like?
Wilhelm: That’s right. Are you surprised? You’ve served me well all this time,
but it seems your faith was too strong. Overly strong faith clouds the eyes.
You are no longer able to see what you should. But perhaps that is still good,
in its own way.
Margulis: Your Eminence…
Wilhelm: You probably don’t know the origin of Ormus, so I shall tell you.
Ormus was born approximately 6,000 years ago. It began from the death of the
man you worship as your Lord. Officially, it existed to convey the man’s
existence to coming generations. But its true purpose…was to manage the “words”
he passed on. The program you call Lemegeton is, in fact, those words. It’s a
failsafe installed by God that can cause this universe to dissipate. Though it
appears the man you call your Lord didn’t know that. Of course that was to be
expected, for those were the words of Yeshua. To protect the universe from
dissipation, I created an organization to manage and watch over those words.
That’s Ormus’s true objective. Not just the words, but also the artifacts of
God, passed down from ancient times. All of them are beyond human control.
Margulis: Are you saying our devout wish to return to Lost Jerusalem is all a
lie?
Wilhelm: Yes, exactly. You needed words, faith, to define who you are. What
were you planning on doing once you returned to that place? It disappeared
because it was fated to. Because of human action.
Margulis: Then all we’ve done so far, all we’ve worked for was meaningless?
Wilhelm: It wasn’t meaningless as long as you, yourself, believe it wasn’t
meaningless. After all, that’s why I’ve continued to exist.
[Suddenly, Kevin and Voyager appeared at the scene and slowly approach
Margulis.]
Wilhelm: Now, what will you do, Margulis? You must make a decision that will
define who you are. Will you leave this place, or—
Margulis: I-I…
Wilhelm: Yes. You are a man who has lived a life without regret. You truly are
a worthy actor to decorate the final stage.
[The camera switches to the Elsa’s bridge.]
Matthews: Hey, everyone alive?
Tony: Yeah, what’s left of us.
Ziggy: Can you tell where we are?
Juli: Let me connect to the database here. It may still be alive.
[Shelley activates the database as Juli reads it.]
Juli: We’re twelve kilometers from a city. There should be a spaceport nearby.
Shion: Can you detect the Zohar?
MOMO: There’s no sign of it. But there’s high-density Gnosis activity in the
center of the city.
Jin: Gnosis, hmm. Could the source of this planet’s anomaly be located there?
Jr.: Probably. Before Albedo went to sleep, he told me that the Zohar and Abel
were transferred to Michtam by someone’s will. So he told me to go there. (to
Matthews) Captain, sorry, but the Elsa better wait here. Don’t wait for us if
anything happens. Follow Juli’s instructions.
Matthews: Are you sure, Little Master?
Jr.: You’ll all have to look out for yourselves. We won’t have any leeway. (to
Shion’s group) The rest of us will leave the port in E.S.s and head for the
city. Ormus is here, too, so don’t let your guard down.
Allen: What? I’m going too?!
Jr.: You got something to do here? We don’t know what we’re going to run into.
And Shion isn’t looking good, so give her the support she needs. (to Canaan)
Canaan, you’ll support Jin.
Canaan: …
Jr.: (approaches Canaan) Hey, Canaan! What’s wrong?
Canaan: Hmm? Ah, it’s nothing. Understood.
chaos: …
[Later…]
Shion: This is the city in Michtam. We don’t know exactly where it is, but we
have to find the original Zohar. Let’s head out in the E.S.s.
[Shion’s group boards the E.S.s and proceeds to Michtam. Outside…]
Jr.: So, this is Michtam.
Jin: It is a land of atonement for mankind. This entire world is like a
tombstone.
Ziggy: …
Jr.: What is it, old man? Getting scared?
Ziggy: No, it’s nothing. There’s a lot of noise. The sensors don’t seem to be
working well.
Jr.: What’s with you guys? You and Canaan are both acting weird. Get a grip,
okay?
Ziggy: Sorry, I’m fine.
[The E.S.s moves on. In the next area, the camera shows the lasers showering at
the broken E.S.s part and it was destroyed. Then, the E.S. Gad and the E.S.
Joseph descends towards the scene.]
Richard: Now, now, you can’t go barging into other people’s homes uninvited!
Jr.: That voice! You bastards are still alive?!
Richard: Of course. Our role is to deliver punishment to you heretics.
Jr.: So, you still haven’t gotten tired of getting your butts kicked, huh?
Richard: My, you certainly talk big for trespassers. Be grateful that the
punishment of your heresy will take place here in the Ormus Holy Land. It’s
above and beyond the honor that should be bestowed on someone like you. Are you
so moved that you’re trembling?
Jr.: Enough with the speeches already. Let’s fight!
[The E.S. Gad and the E.S. Joseph descends to the E.S.s level.]
Richard: Oh, don’t worry, we will. For your sentence is death!
[The E.S.s fights E.S. Gad and E.S. Joseph. As the fight continues, E.S. Gad
makes its next move.]
Richard: Ahh hya hya hya! I’ll destroy you all!
[After the E.S.s defeats E.S. Gad…]
Richard: It can’t be. How can I lose? It’s impossible. Impossible!
[The fight continues with E.S. Joseph remaining. As the fight continues, E.S.
Joseph makes its next move.]
Hermann: I will avenge Richard!
[The fight continues. Then…]
Jin: Stand down. There’s no need to throw away your life here!
Hermann: I see now why Chief Inquisitor Margulis respected you so much. But,
that soft-heartedness will cost you your life, Jin Uzuki!
[E.S. Joseph unleashes Anima Awakening on itself. After the E.S.s defeats E.S.
Joseph…]
Hermann: If I can rest here, I’ll have no regrets…
[Afterwards, the camera shows the Vessels of Anima from the destroyed E.S. Gad
and E.S. Joseph ascending towards the black E.S. that suddenly appeared as the
black E.S. absorbs the energy and flies away from the scene.]
Shion: A black E.S.? That appeared before.
Ziggy: Is it a Testament?!
Jin: It looks like he’s taunting us to follow him.
[The E.S.s moves on. In the next area…]
Jin: It’s been heavily damaged, but I don’t think it was caused by combat.
chaos: It doesn’t seem to be caused by an atmospheric reactor accident or
anything like that. It looks more like a natural disaster.
[The E.S.s Zebulum witnesses a symbol near a building.]
Ziggy: That symbol!
Jr.: What is it, old man?
Ziggy: I’ve been here before. It was in the distant past when I was still human.
Jr.: What?!
Ziggy: It was here that I faced off against Voyager. Back when this place was
still called Abraxas.
Jr.: That Testament was on this planet, too?!
Ziggy: Yes. Voyager was born here, and it was here that he transformed and
cased to be human.
[The E.S.s moves on to the next area. In the next area…]
Jr.: Hey, wait a minute. This is—
[The camera shows the bodies of humans crystallized.]
Jin: Gnosis.
MOMO: this is horrible.
Canaan: Looks like a large number of people failed to escape and were left
behind.
MOMO: But the platform was right there.
Jin: I wonder how many spaceships managed to take off from here.
[Suddenly, Shion’s necklace emanated.]
Shion: Ahh!
[As Shion holds her head, the emanation stopped.]
Shion: What was that?
[As the E.S. Dinah moves up a bit…]
MOMO: Shion!
Allen: Chief! Where are you going?!
Shion: There’s something over here.
[The E.S.s arrived a little closer to the area where the E.S. Dinah sensed it
at.]
Shion: What is this?
Allen: It looks like an emergency platform. Is there something here?
[The camera shows the escape pod area in ruins.]
Shion: I don’t know. It’s sadness? Fear? I just feel something here.
Allen: Chief…
[Suddenly, the camera shows the E.S. Issachar who flies over and fires laser
beams at the E.S.s. But the E.S.s evaded as the camera shows Pellegri in the
cockpit of the E.S. Issachar. Later…]
Pellegri: I never thought we’d meet in this place. I must remember to thank
God, Jin Uzuki.
Jin: Pellegri?! I have nothing further to say to you. We must stop the disaster
that’s happening on this planet. Neither Ormus nor the Federation matter at
this point. We have no reason to fight you.
Pellegri: No reason to fight? Do you know what this place is?
Jin: This place?
Pellegri: You set foot on this land without knowing anything about it? This
land is the birthplace of Ormus.
Jin: The birthplace of Ormus?!
Pellegri: Yes. Those born in this land were called the People of Zohar. The
Zohar Project, which your Federation pursued so vehemently, was originally
brought into the world by us.
Jin: So that is the heritage you care so much about?
Pellegri: The People of Zohar arrived to this planet after their long,
wandering journey. We were the people who protected the Zohar and the relics of
God for generations. But the Federation usurpers realized the potential of the
Zohar and invaded this planet, killing its people, in order to obtain the
Zohar. And the result is this. The current state of this planet is the
manifestation of your Federation’s ego and desires. We swore revenge and vowed
to restore this land so we may return to our fatherland. It is destiny of my
people who’ve lived on with the Zohar. It is the word of our God.
[The E.S. Reuben approaches the E.S. Issachar.]
Jin: So that is the truth behind Miltia? It’s true that you may be victims as
well. But that doesn’t justify what you did on Miltia!
Pellegri: There’s no need to justify. The words of God represent justice. Our
existence defines truth!
Jin: History shows that those who speak of the word of God have never
represented what is right! All they’ve displayed was deception, falsehood, and
aggression!
Pellegri: Yes, deception. It’s true that it was all deception. What we did was
all meaningless.
Jin: What?
Pellegri: Yes, there is no longer a need for a reason. I am here, now. This is
my reason for being.
[Later, the camera switches to Pellegri in the cockpit of the E.S. Issachar.]
Pellegri: Jin. Remember that you are free. You can freely accept or
reject…anything you please. But I’m different from you.
[The camera shows the E.S. Reuben and the E.S. Issachar facing each other.]
Pellegri: I can never join you. This was fated from the beginning. Then at
least, I’ll end it with my own hands!
[The camera shows the E.S. Issachar charging towards the E.S.s.]
Jin: Pellegri!
[The E.S.s fights E.S. Issachar.]
Jin: Put down your weapons. I don’t want to fight you!
Pellegri: Don’t order me around! I am no longer the girl you knew!
[As the fight continues, E.S. Issachar makes its next move.]
Pellegri: Don’t make me angry!
[E.S. Issachar unleashes Anima Awakening on itself. As the fight continues,
E.S. Issachar makes its next move.]
Pellegri: Damn you. Do you still resist me?
[The fight continues. After the E.S.s defeats E.S. Issachar, the E.S. Issachar
starts blowing up.]
Jin: Bail out, Pellegri! There’s no sense in you dying!
[The camera shows Pellegri exhausted from the fight as her E.S.s continues
blowing up.]
Jin: You don’t have to accept it!
Pellegri: (exhausted) I told you, it doesn’t matter anymore. Each person must
walk on their own path. Your path and mine, just simply did not cross.
Jin: Then, come on! Fight me one more time! Survive, so that you can defeat me!
Pellegri: (exhausted) But, I can’t. I can’t fight anymore! I’m tired. Farewell,
Jin Uzuki.
[The E.S. Issachar massively continues exploding.]
Jin: (moving his E.S. Reuben up a bit) Pellegri!
Jr.: Jin!
[The E.S. Asher stops the E.S. Reuben from approaching as the E.S. Issachar has
finally been destroyed in an explosion, killing Pellegri in it as well. The
destroyed E.S. Issachar crashes into the surface as the camera shows the Vessel
of Anima coming out of it and ascending it towards the black E.S. The black
E.S. flies away from the scene.]
Shion: (gasped) It’s that E.S., again!
[The camera shows Ziggy who huffs and puffs in anger. Later…]
Jr.: Hey, old man?! What’s wrong?!
MOMO: Ziggy, are you okay?
Ziggy: I may know where the Zohar is.
Jr.: Really?! Where?
Ziggy: My memory isn’t complete, but there was once a facility where the Zohar
was studied. We should head there.
Jr.: Why did you keep something like that a secret this whole time?
Ziggy: I wasn’t keeping it a secret. My memory is fragmented and not linked
properly. It seems I tried to seal it subconsciously.
Jr.: What? How come?
Ziggy: Even cyborgs get nightmares. I tried everything I could to erase it.
Canaan: A nightmare…
Ziggy: that place is the stage of my nightmare. It is an abominable place.
[Later…]
Ziggy: The place where Zohar should be… It should be up ahead at the Ormus
headquarters, the Archon Cathedral… It’s beneath it. That’s the isolation
research facility.
[The E.S.s proceeds to the Archon Cathedral. Upon arrival…]
Jr.: Is this it?
Ziggy: Yes.
[The camera shows the view of the Archon Cathedral.]
Jin: it looks like a religious facility of some kind.
Canaan: It’s a cathedral built by Ormus to worship the Zohar. Pilgrimage
meetings with the Federation and other such activities took place here.
Ziggy: Yes, but that’s only the official story. In reality, the research of the
Zohar took place underneath.
Jr.: No wonder this place looks shady. All right, let’s go inside.
[The E.S.s goes inside. Upon entering…]
Voyager: I’ve been waiting for you, Jan Sauer.
Ziggy: Agh!
Jr.: Hey, that’s—
Ziggy: Voyager!
Voyager: I was certain you’d come here.
Ziggy: Ungh!
Jr.: What’s going on? What’s he got to do with this place?
Ziggy: This is where he killed my wife and child.
Jr.: Ah!
Ziggy: Voyager. I’m already dead. Whatever you’re scheming in this place means
nothing.
Voyager: No, you’re still suffering, even now. Aren’t you? Time stopped for you
on that day. You can never escape from it. If you heeded my warning and became
a Testament together with me, you wouldn’t have had to suffer like that.
MOMO: Ziggy, a Testament?
Voyager: Why are you so surprised? The same applies to all of you. You, you,
and you. All of you possess the characteristics to become one of us. He knows
that, and has been observing you all this time.
Jr.: “He”? Observing what?!
Voyager: Yes. He planted an observational program in a special Realian. Didn’t
you notice him standing be and watching you for fifteen years? Program Canaan.
Or perhaps I should say Lactis.
Canaan: Nnnh…
Ziggy: Lactis?! That’s impossible! That was one hundred years ago! Canaan, it’s
you?! You’re that Lactis?
Canaan: Codename “Lactis.” I was given that name one hundred years ago to
observe both Voyager and you, Captain. And now, I am observing all of you,
Rubedo.
Jin: Canaan is observer?
Jr.: Canaan, you’re kidding, right? There’s no way you’d be a spy.
Canaan: Rubedo. What he says is true. That’s how I’m programmed.
Jr.: Canaan, you’ve been betraying us this whole time?
Canaan: …
Jr.: Say something! Answer me, Canaan!
Voyager: Don’t be so hard on Lactis. That’s what he as made for. Just as you
were created to be a weapon, he was created to be an observer.
Canaan: (regretful) I’m sorry, Rubedo.
Jr.: (couldn’t believe it) Canaan…
Ziggy: Enough of this, Voyager! Why are you doing this? What’s the point in
making Lactis suffer now?
Canaan: Captain…
Ziggy: Is this why you became a Testament? What’s your real objective?! Answer
me, Erich!
Voyager: I became a testament to escape the fear of death, and to obtain
eternal pleasure. It had nothing to do with you, Jan Sauer. The reason I
concern myself with you is extremely simple.
[The camera shows the E.S. Dan which was the black E.S. all along appearing at
the scene as Voyager teleports to the top of the E.S. Dan.]
Voyager: I just want to enjoy my eternal life along with you.
[Later…]
Voyager: One hundred years ago, you ignored my words, and ended your own life.
That…is something I cannot accept.
Ziggy: Is that the reason why you decided to choose this place?!
Voyager: Exactly. This is the place where the curtain was closed. Now, let’s
move on to the encore.
[The E.S. Dan activates its battle form.]
Voyager: Except this time, I will have to pleasure of finishing you off,
myself. Just like I did your son.
Ziggy: (furiously raising his voice) Erich!
[The E.S.s fights E.S. Dan. As the fight continues, E.S. Dan makes its next
move.]
Voyager: I never thought I’d get to enjoy this experience again. I’m grateful
to you, Jan Sauer.
[E.S. Dan unleashes Anima Awakening on itself. As the fight continues, E.S. Dan
makes its next move.]
Voyager: Well? Will you prostate yourselves and beg for your lives?
[E.S. Dan unleashes another Anima Awakening on itself. As the fight continues,
E.S. Dan makes its next move.]
Voyager: Now, let us proceed to the finale.
[E.S. Dan unleashes another Anima Awakening on itself. After the E.S.s defeats
E.S. Dan, the E.S. Dan became disabled and the Vessel of Anima ascends towards
an unknown E.S. The camera shows Voyager who is still unharmed and standing as
the E.S. Zebulum approaches him.]
Ziggy: It’s over, Erich!
[The E.S. Zebulum fires its laser beams at Voyager, but it had no effect on
him.]
Voyager: Oh, no, it’s just beginning!
Ziggy: EEEEEHHHHHHHHH!!!!
[Ziggy gets out of the cockpit of the E.S. Zebulum and as he was about to
descend towards Voyager, Ziggy was about to fire his rocket launchers at him,
but Voyager teleported and instantly appeared towards Ziggy as he grabs Ziggy’s
face as they slam to the surface.]
Voyager: (holding Ziggy’s face) No need to struggle. You should know by now,
it’s impossible for you to harm me.
[As Voyager continues to grab Ziggy’s face…]
Canaan: no, Captain! Stop!
[Canaan appeared at the scene and Ziggy freed himself from Voyager’s face grab.
Canaan and Jr. approaches Ziggy in a defensive position.]
Ziggy: Lactis?!
Canaan: Please stop, Captain. You can’t win against Erich.
Voyager: (to Ziggy) So your subordinate has to save you, Jan. What a fine
captain you make.
Canaan: Erich, I want to make a deal with you.
Voyager: A deal?
Canaan: You became a testament to conquer the fear of death, right?
Voyager: And what of it? Thanks to his power, I’ve already conquered it.
Canaan: No, you haven’t. If the one who gave you the power perished, you would
face the fear of death again. You yourself haven’t changed at all. Don’t you
see?
Voyager: Hmph. Nonsense. He will never disappear. My life is eternal.
Canaan: Do you really think so? Can you be certain you will not be betrayed by
the one you trust? You’re the one who sneered that there was no meaning in such
things.
Voyager: …
Canaan: Use Program Canaan. My subconscious domain is linked to a specified
location to send and receive information. I presume you know where that is.
Voyager: The Compass of Order.
Canaan: Yes. By linking with me, you can directly absorb the power of the
Compass. You’ll obtain the power of God. How does that sound?
Voyager: What is it you want?
Canaan: Make me one of you.
Jr.: Canaan?!
Ziggy: Lactis, what are you saying?!
Canaan: No matter what happens, even if I survive here, I am a traitor. I don’t
want to live on with that sullied label.
[Canaan approaches Voyager.]
Voyager: I see. No wonder you are a specially-designed Realian. I accept your
offer. I’ll take that power from you!
Ziggy: Lactis!
[The camera shows Voyager taking Canaan’s power from his body. Then, the camera
shows the bright light where it leads Voyager to the Compass of Order.
Voyager: I see! So this is his power? With this, I will become God!
[As Voyager tries to reach the area, his body suddenly disintegrates.]
Voyager: What? My power… My power is fading!
[The camera shows Canaan who holds Voyager’s arms as his power is way too much
for Voyager to handle.]
Canaan: (disintegrating) I guess you couldn’t handle this power, Erich. You’ve
touched something that must never be touched. And so now, you must face your
punishment, for all that you have done.
Voyager: Lactis! This is what you intended from the very beginning!
[The camera shows Canaan and Voyager gradually disintegrating from the scene.]
Canaan: (disintegrating) I’m afraid you will have to join me on a journey into
phase space, Erich.
Voyager: (disintegrating) No! AAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Ziggy: (to Canaan) Let go! Lactis, there’s no need for you to sacrifice
yourself. You won’t be able to come back! Your very existence will perish!
Canaan: (disintegrating) I know, Captain. But it’s all right.
[The camera shows Ziggy disappointed from this matter.]
Canaan: (disintegrating) I don’t want to see anyone else I care about die
before my eyes. I didn’t exist just to watch you die, and I don’t want to exist
only to betray you. I truly want another reason to exist. I want to
protect…every one of us.
[There was a brief pause as Canaan and Voyager are almost completely
disintegrated.]
Canaan: (disintegrating) Goodbye, Captain.
Ziggy: (shouting) Lactis!
Jr.: (shouting) Canaan!
Canaan: (disintegrating) Farewell, Rubedo. I pray for the success of your
mission.
[Canaan and Voyager have been completely disintegrated from the scene and are
no more. After that…]
Ziggy: (remorsefully guilty) I failed yet again.
Jr.: (tries to make Ziggy understand) That’s not true. He’s finally free from
his curse. He won’t be used by anyone anymore.
Ziggy: So, you chose the same path I did, Lactis.
[Ziggy and Jr. board their respective E.S.s and they move on to the next area.
The E.S.s eventually arrived in the Isolated Research Facility. Shion’s group
disembarks their E.S.s in the areas with the E.S. gate controls. After Shion’s
group manages to unlock the doors for the E.S.s, Shion’s group boards the E.S.s
and moves on to the next area. In the next area, Shion’s group disembarks their
E.S.s and enters the data room.]
Shion: This seems to be some kind of a data room.
[After Shion’s group managed to unlock the hidden door in the data room,
Shion’s group enters the hidden computer terminal room.]
Shion: This is quite a lot of data. I better download it to the database and
check it out later.
[Shion’s group boards the E.S.s and moves on to the next area. Inside, the
E.S.s managed to solve the puzzle of the Zohar room door and the lock was
disengaged. The E.S.s proceeds to the Zohar room. Upon entering…]
Jr.: What is this place?
Allen: It looks like some sort of experimentation ward.
Jin: (gasped) Huh!
[The camera shows the Zohar panel with a empty Zohar insertion place. Then, the
camera shows the E.S. Levi who descends to the scene.]
Margulis: If you’re here, that must mean Pellegri is dead. You killed your
former love, yet you still live on. I’ll compliment your tenacity, Uzuki.
Jin: I could say the same to you, Colonel.
Margulis: Hah. Look at the remains of a dream. The final product of human
intelligence, human technology that can surpass even God. The end result of
desire for forbidden power. The very definition of a nightmare.
Jin: You’re the one who repeated that nightmare, Colonel!
Margulis: I, too, was unable to rise above my human existence. It may have been
I who sealed this planet into a nightmare. You could say I was pure. If I’d
stopped to think for a moment, it all would have been obvious. But the word
“martyrdom,” seduced and clouded my eyes.
Jin: Colonel, for that word, your followers believed in you…and laid down their
own lives. So why are you here? Why are you not beside them?!
Margulis: Uzuki, those who died with their beliefs were the happy ones. But
what about me? (moves the E.S. Levi towards the E.S. Reuben) There’s nothing
more pathetic than a pet who’s been abandoned by his master. Lacking the
strength of the wild, he merely exposes his pitiful form to the world and waits
to die. But it is the same for you. Ormus, Vector, the Federation, Miltia… All
of them were nothing but actors for the one objective. What does the term
“People of Zohar” mean for us now? We’re just fools made to dance to a tune of
lies.
Jin: Why do you still fight us if you know that?!
Margulis: Even a fool has his pride. But after being betrayed and rejected by
all I’ve believed in, there is still one thing left for me. You, Uzuki. My
showdown with you is the only thing that will not betray me.
Jin: You didn’t think that I would run?
Margulis: There’s no chance of that. In the end, you and I are both beings who
can only express ourselves through strength.
[Later, the camera shows the E.S. Levi who readies its sword.]
Margulis: You were able to kill Pellegri. And I’m sure that you’ll be able to
satisfy me, as well, Jin Uzuki!
[The fight is about to begin.]
Margulis: (slightly raised voice at the last portion of the sentence) As a
warrior, and as a man, I will leave my mark upon the world!
[The E.S.s fights E.S. Levi. As the fight continues, E.S. Levi makes its next
move.]
Jin: Your movement is impressive as I expected, Colonel. But this is only the
tip of my power!
Margulis: You always have something to say… Let’s see how much you can talk
once you’ve tasted my blade!
[E.S. Levi unleashes Anima Awakening on itself. As the fight continues, E.S.
Levi makes its next move.]
Jin: How many times have we crossed swords now, Colonel?
Margulis: I’ll make this our last battle. I know all your pathetic techniques!
[E.S. Levi unleashes another Anima Awakening on itself. As the fight continues,
E.S. Levi makes its next move.]
Margulis: I’ll send you all to Hell!
[E.S. Levi unleashes another Anima Awakening on itself. After the E.S.s defeats
E.S. Levi, the E.S. Reuben and the E.S. Levi kept clashing swords and then as
they make the finishing dashing slash, the E.S. Reuben got the E.S. Levi. The
E.S. Levi became damaged as well as injuring Margulis in the cockpit.]
Margulis: Well, well. I see that old fool at least had a good eye.
[The E.S. Levi starts breaking down as Margulis can be seen in his cockpit
wounded.]
Margulis: Jin, you are exceptional. But your strength means that you will
always be alone in this world. You’ve cast aside the few people…who understood
you, by your own hands. Now, there is no one left who understands you.
Jin: Margulis!
Margulis: Hmph. Very interesting. Now, let’s…begin, once again!
[The camera shows Margulis who drew his sword in the cockpit.]
Jin: Give up, Margulis!
Margulis: No! Never!
[The camera shows Margulis who still holds his sword as the E.S. Levi starts
breaking down.
Margulis: It’s all right. This is my wish. (prepares his sword) I have lived to
settle the score with you. At this moment, I am not going to…lose to you!
[Margulis uses his sword to destroy the reactor controls of his cockpit as he
intentionally dies in the blast of the E.S. Levi’s cockpit. After the explosion
of the cockpit of the E.S. Levi, Margulis’ sword drops to the floor. Jin seems
disappointed and then, the Vessel of Anima from the destroyed E.S. Levi
ascended towards the unknown E.S. and the unknown E.S. flies away from the
scene. Then, the camera shows Shion’s pendant glowing.]
Allen: Wh-what’s going on?!
Shion: My pendant!
Jr.: Hey, what’s going on?!
Shion: It’s calling me.
[Suddenly, the camera switches to the E.S. area where the area with the doors
for human to go into opens. Then, the camera switches to the Zohar room where
the previous locked door opened.]
Shion: Someone ahead is calling me.
[Later…]
Ziggy: I guess the Zohar isn’t here.
Shion: No, it’s here. It’s located deeper beneath the ground. It’s calling
me…it’s this way.
Jr.: All right, let’s go where Shion is taking us. Zohar and Abel may actually
be there.
[Shion’s group disembarks their E.S.s and proceeds to the elevator to the L-10
Classified Area. Upon arrival in one of the areas…]
Shion: What is that? the pendant…it’s…
[Shion’s pendant glows.]
Shion: It’s from there. I can hear a voice calling me from there.
[Shion’s group proceeds to the ropeway. Upon arrival, Shion’s group takes the
ropeway down to the area that is glowing. Upon arrival, Shion’s group proceeds
to the glowing gate, taking them to the Underground Ruins. Upon arrival,
Shion’s group appeared in an unknown area.]
Shion: What is this place?
[Suddenly, sonic waves appeared on the camera as Shion holds her head.]
Shion: (holding her head) Augh!
Allen: (ran to Shion) Are you okay, Chief? Maybe you should rest a little.
Shion: I’m okay. It’s already passed.
Jr.: What is this? A dead end?
Ziggy: (notices something) Jr., look at this. These letters.
[Jr. approaches the floors with the mysterious letters on it.]
Jr.: Yeah, they’re the same as the ones we saw on that floating landmass. (to
MOMO) MOMO, can you read it?
MOMO: (reading the letters) “And the angel answered and said unto the women,
fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not
here: for he is risen, as he said.” That’s the only text I can decipher. The
rest isn’t in my data.
Jin: Hmm, this material, is it crystal? It feels like some sort of crystalline
structure.
KOS-MOS: This structure has the same composition as Shion’s pendant. I detect
this compound throughout the planet.
Shion: It’s the same as this pendant?
Jr.: In other words, it’s definitely not a normal room. But this little room is
what Ormus wanted to protect?
KOS-MOS: This is not a dead-end. I detect a large energy source from beyond
this room.
Ziggy: But there’s nothing resembling a passage.
[Another sonic wave appeared on the camera as Shion holds her head again.]
Shion: (holding her head) What is this?
[Shion’s other group approaches her.]
MOMO: Shion?
Shion: Someone’s calling me.
Jr.: Hey, Shion, are you okay? You’ve been looking pretty sick ever since we
came to this room.
Shion: N-no…
[Suddenly, Shion collapsed to the floor and passes out at the scene.]
Jin: Shion!
Allen: Chief!
[Later, the camera switches to the red U-DO waves where the image of a familiar
boy can be seen.]
U-DO: Shion…
Shion: Who is that? Why do you appear before me? Tell me, who are you?!
Abel: Shion…
Shion: (gasped) Abel?
[U-DO happened to be Abel all along.]
Abel: This form is what you have defined me as. If you call this form Abel,
then I am Abel.
Shion: You’re U-DO, aren’t you?
Abel: I am just one of the ways that U-DO is perceived. U-DO wants to know.
Shion: Know what?
Abel: About the wills that desire a dissipating world. Everything about you.
Everything about this world.
Shion: I don’t know any of that.
Abel: Shion, are you feeling pain right now? Is pain a method to recognize
yourself? Why do you all seek pain?
Shion: I don’t know. I don’t know, either.
Abel: You don’t know. I don’t know, as well. No matter how much you hurt
yourselves, no matter how much you hurt others, it won’t make you feel better
so, why? Shion, why do you exist in this world? What does your heart try to see
in the abyss of despair? Where is the real you?
Shion: The real me? I’m right here. I don’t understand. Where am I?
Abel: I want to know. What am I? Who will define me? That’s right. I’m alone.
Only that song heals me.
Shion: That’s right, he is the only one who heals me. What I want is—
[Later, the camera show Shion who suddenly woke up.]
MOMO: Shion!
Jin: Are you all right, Shion?
Shion: Uh, I…yeah, I’m okay.
[As Shion gets up, Nephilim suddenly appeared at the scene.]
Shion: (gasped) Ah!
Jin: Nephilim?
Nephilim: Shion, what you seek lies ahead. If you wish to go forward, you must
open the door by your own hands.
Shion: What?
[Shion faces the sealed door.]
Nephilim: This room was sealed by the will of a woman who was able to call upon
the power of God. She did this to prevent what lies ahead from falling into the
hands of mankind. If her consciousness does not awaken, yon cannot reach the
truth that lies ahead.
Shion: A woman? Who?
Nephilim: Someone you know well. In the distant past, she laughed and cried
together with you. She is your other half.
Shion: (puzzled) My other half?
Nephilim: Now, in order to save this universe, she must awaken, but this will
force you to make a painful choice. Her awakening will erode and chisel away
your life. If you were to turn back here, no one would blame you. Everyone
knows your pain.
Shion: (getting pissed) My pain? No one knows anything about me! No one knows
how I feel. I was always alone. Even when I called for help, no one listened!
The only one who listened was Kevin.
Nephilim: That’s not true, Shion. Everyone listened. Everyone wants to protect
you.
Shion: (pissed off) You’re saying the same thing everyone else is. Then why
didn’t they save me? They stayed away from me, like I was some kind of a
disease! It would have been better to have been denounced or condemned!
Nephilim: Shion, please don’t lose sight of yourself. Don’t let his words
overcome you.
Shion: (pissed off) You don’t have to worry. I’ll open the seal. But it’s not
for any of you. It’s for my own sake, and to take responsibility for what’s
happened to the universe!
[As Shion was about to get away, Allen tries to block her way.]
Allen: (raising his voice) Chief, wait! Why do you torture yourself like this?!
[Shion rudely shoves Allen out of the way as she seems extremely pissed.]
Shion: (pissed off) Move, Allen. This doesn’t concern you.
Allen: Yes it does! I’ve always lov—
[Shion turns around and faces Allen.]
Allen: I-I’m worried about you!
[Shion walks away a little.]
Shion: (pissed off) You saw what happened. I summoned the Gnosis. I caused the
destruction of the universe and everything.
Allen: (approaches Shion and raising his voice) That doesn’t mean you have to
take on everything by yourself! I, I mean, we, we’re all—If we put our heads
together, we can find another way!
Shion: (pissed off) You’re so naïve. The situation is already far beyond that.
Allen what power do you have?! Can you save me? Can you save my life?!
Allen: I—
Shion: (pissed off) You don’t have any power at all. If you can’t do anything,
then just shut up!
Allen: Chief…
Jin: Shion, that’s going too far! He loves you!
[The sonic waves appeared on the camera as Shion holds her head.]
Shion: (holding her head) Ahh.
Allen: Chief, do you miss him that badly?! Even with your body broken like
that, you still have to see him?!
Shion: I’ve made up my mind. Leave me alone!
[Shion approaches Nephilim.]
Nephilim: Shion, are you sure?
Shion: Yes.
[The area brightens as Shion is taken to Rennes-la-Château from long ago.]
Shion: This is—
[Shion looks around the area of the cemetery of Rennes-la-Château.]
Shion: This is that—floating landmass.
[As Shion continues to look around…]
Shion: No. It must be some kind of planet.
[Shion approaches a tombstone.]
Shion: I see… Maybe…it’s a memory from when this land was alive. This must be…
Lost Jerusalem!
[Shion enters the cavern with the ground tombs, the crucifier and the casket.]
Shion: The stones are still new. They look like…they were just made.
[Suddenly, as Shion approaches the casket, the camera shows chaos in his Lost
Jerusalem outfit.]
Shion: (gasped) chaos! I don’t understand. Why are you here?
chaos: Since you are here, it must mean that you have come for her.
Shion: Her?
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: Yes, that’s right. Where is she?
[chaos points at the casket.]
Shion: In this casket? chaos, who is in this casket?
[chaos disappeared from the scene.]
Shion: chaos?
[Shion unexpectedly moves the lid of the casket.]
Shion: Oh, it moves.
[Shion takes off the casket’s lid and reveals a deceased woman lying in
flowers.]
Shion: What? This is—it’s KOS-MOS! No, wait, she’s human. She looks just like
KOS-MOS and T-elos. Kevin must have used her as the model, when he first built
them.
[The camera shows the dead woman’s close view of her face.]
Shion: She’s so beautiful. She looks like she’s sleeping.
[Just as Shion was about to touch the woman, the woman woke up as Shion gasped.
Then, the camera shows the events from the past in Lost Jerusalem.]
Shion: What’s happening?
[The camera shows chaos and the woman at a scene with the people.]
Shion: Where am I?
[The camera shows chaos and the woman from the front.]
Shion: Isn’t that…chaos? That woman beside him…is the woman in the casket.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the white screen as the scene fades.]
Shion: What is this feeling?
[The camera shows another scene.]
Shion: Is it…anger? Despair?
[The camera shows another scene of chaos and the woman.]
Shion: (gasped) No. You’re sad, aren’t you?
[The camera shows the woman who reverts to KOS-MOS and then to the woman
herself.]
Shion: KOS-MOS? Are those—Are those tears? Why? Why are you crying? I see…
You’ve lost sight of yourself, just like me. You don’t know who you are
anymore. You don’t even know where you stand, and you feel alone. I understand.
Let’s find out, together.
[The camera shows Shion embracing the woman.]
Shion: Alright? Let’s try and find out…who I am, and why you are here. Let’s
look for the answers together, KOS-MOS.
[As the camera shows Shion and the woman embracing each other…]
Nephilim: Shion…
[Later, the camera switches back to the unknown room where Shion just woke up.]
Jin: Shion!
Jr.: Are you all right, Shion?!
Allen: Chief…
Shion: I…
[KOS-MOS approaches Shion.]
KOS-MOS: (talking like a normal being) Can you stand, Shion?
Shion: (surprised) KOS-MOS…
[KOS-MOS eyes are now blue as she has awoken.]
Shion: You’ve awakened, haven’t you? Into your real self. You’re—
Voice of T-elos: Mary!
[T-elos appeared at the scene as she approaches Shion’s group.]
Shion: Mary?
T-elos: (to KOS-MOS) Mary Magdalene, my will. You’re finally awakened.
Allen: T-elos!
T-elos: That is not the vessel in which you are meant to dwell! Surrender and
become part of me, KOS-MOS!
[Suddenly, the camera shows T-elos who starts attacking KOS-MOS. As T-elos
defended the attacks of KOS-MOS, Shion’s other group attempts to attack T-elos,
but T-elos evaded, blocked and knocked them back from the attack. Then, just as
Shion and Jin try to attack T-elos, T-elos raises her right leg from an attack
evasion.]
Shion: I want to know who you are! How are both you, and KOS-MOS connected to
that woman?
T-elos: She is the partner of the Messiah. My body is Mary’s body. Inside if
KOS-MOS sleeps Mary’s will.
[KOS-MOS attempts to flip kick T-elos, but T-elos evaded and jumps to the high
platform.]
T-elos: Now that Mary’s will had awakened within KOS-MOS, I will take it inside
me and complete my resurrection, as the true Mary Magdalene.
[The camera shows Shion’s group who glances at T-elos.]
T-elos: KOS-MOS is nothing more than a temporary vessel!
Shion: Mary’s…will? Mary’s resurrection? Wait, what will her resurrection bring
about? And what is it that Kevin’s trying to do?!
T-elos: Do you mean that you don’t know? You are the Key, Shion. You’re the
Maiden of Mary Magdalene. Mary’s resurrection is what he desires. The
convergence of dissipating will, the revival of the soul—that is Mary’s duty.
[T-elos draws her gatling gun.]
T-elos: When Mary fulfills her duty, Zarathustra shall speak!
[KOS-MOS draws her gatling gun as KOS-MOS and T-elos fires at each other,
missing each other narrowly. Then, T-elos drops her gatling gun and dives
towards Shion’s group. Jr. then draws his handgun and attempts to shoot T-elos,
but T-elos evades and lands near Shion and places her in a headlock.]
T-elos: You may very well be the Maiden, but interfere and you will regret it.
Do you understand? You don’t have to be afraid. It’s all right, I’m not going
to kill you for his sake.
[Just as T-elos activates her arm blade, KOS-MOS dives towards T-elos as T-elos
was forced to let go of Shion as KOS-MOS kicked T-elos. Then, T-elos fires her
plasma pistol at KOS-MOS, but KOS-MOS who is protecting Shion gets hit in the
back, but the plasma shots that hits KOS-MOS absorbs.]
KOS-MOS: Are you all right, Shion?
Shion: KOS-MOS… What are you?
KOS-MOS: Shion, right now I am Mary, and at the same time, I am not Mary.
Wasn’t it you who said that the heart changes, from one moment to the next?
Shion: Yes, but, T-elos is trying to make you a part of her! If that happens,
then—
KOS-MOS: I don’t know what will happen…by merging with T-elos, and becoming the
true Mary. I don’t know what the—fulfillment of that duty will bring. But—
[As T-elos charges towards KOS-MOS, KOS-MOS then grabs T-elos’ plasma pistol as
T-elos was stopped from the charging.]
T-elos: You dare challenge me, you defective piece of junk?! Do you want to be
ripped apart, like before?!
KOS-MOS: Listen, T-elos! If your existence…will bring harm to my friends in any
way, then I will be forced to stop you!
[KOS-MOS crushes T-elos’ plasma pistol as T-elos was slightly knocked back.]
T-elos: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! How amusing. Try your best
to entertain me!
[Shion’s group fights T-elos. As the fight continues, T-elos makes her next
move.]
Shion: Why? Why do you and KOS-MOS have to fight?!
T-elos: Maiden who has lost her past…I will awaken all your memories by my hand.
[The fight continues. Then, T-elos prepares her next move.]
T-elos: You defective piece of junk! Hand over Mary’s consciousness, now!
KOS-MOS: I’m sorry, but I have no intention of following your orders.
[The fight continues. Then, T-elos prepares her next move.]
T-elos: This is where you die!
[The fight continues. Then, T-elos prepares her next move.]
T-elos: Surrender and become part of me, KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: T-elos, you cannot defeat me now. Leave this place.
[The fight continues. After Shion’s group defeats T-elos…]
T-elos: I’m impressed you could push me this far.
[Afterwards…]
T-elos: I see. So, it’s not just your appearance that has changed. Fine. But
I’m afraid that won’t be enough to stop me!
[T-elos prepares to fire the phase transfer cannon.]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: Do not worry, Shion.
Shion: But that—that attack will—
KOS-MOS: You are the one who designed this body, and it will take…more than
T-elos to defeat me.
T-elos: Shut up, you mechanical doll! Disappear from the face of this world!
[T-elos fires her phase transfer cannon at KOS-MOS.]
Shion: KOS-MOS, step aside!
[The cannon hit KOS-MOS, knocking Shion back from the impact. Then…]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[KOS-MOS holds the cannon and neutralized it.]
T-elos: You neutralized it with one hand?! Ha, ha, ha, ha. You haven’t got the
best of me. Hardly! This is far from my true power!
[T-elos charges up another phase transfer cannon.]
KOS-MOS: Shion, please stand back.
Shion: KOS-MOS?!
[KOS-MOS switches to phase transfer cannon mode.]
T-elos: Be gone!
[T-elos fires her phase transfer cannon at KOS-MOS, but just in time, KOS-MOS
charge up her phase transfer cannon and as T-elos’s phase cannon tries to hit
KOS-MOS’s phase cannon, KOS-MOS’s phase cannon absorbs T-elos’s phase cannon
and KOS-MOS fires her bonded phase cannon at T-elos, and T-elos is hit and body
is bonded by the phase cannon.]
T-elos: What?
[KOS-MOS makes her next move.]
KOS-MOS: I’m sorry, T-elos, but this is goodbye.
[KOS-MOS throws the knife at T-elos’s bonded body, and T-elos is completely
disabled for good. As KOS-MOS approaches T-elos’s lifeless body, T-elos’s
lifeless body resonates.]
Jin: She’s resonating with T-elos!
Ziggy: Be careful. We don’t know what’ll happen next!
Shion: KOS-MOS?
[Suddenly, KOS-MOS takes T-elos’s body and merges with T-elos in resonation and
then, the hidden door was revealed. After that…]
Shion: KOS-MOS! (approaches KOS-MOS) Are you all right, KOS-MOS?
KOS-MOS: Shion. Thank you. There’s no need to be concerned. I’m fine.
[KOS-MOS’s eyes became blue as she faces Shion. Later, the camera switches to
the room of Zarathustra. The cemara shows Wilhelm and Kevin facing each other.]
Wilhelm: The moment has finally come. Mary Magdalene has awaken. She will lead
all consciousness to Zarathustra. All that remains is for her to insert the key.
Kevin: …
Wilhelm: Are you worried? It was not T-elos who awoke, but KOS-MOS. That wasn’t
part of your script.
Kevin: No, there’s no problem. (facing the other way) Mary Magdalene and Shion.
Everything is in our hands.
[Suddenly, the camera shows Zarathustra who activates and then, the camera
shows Fifth Jerusalem where the citizens are mutated into Gnosis and then, the
camera shows the hordes of Gnosis approaching towards Michtam. The camera then
shows Abel’s Ark who reacts with Michtam. Meanwhile, the camera switches to the
bridge of the Elsa.]
Matthews: Gnosis phenomena is occurring throughout the star cluster?! What the
hell’s going on?!
Hammer: I don’t know. A warning was being sent from Gedalya to all regions
until a moment ago. Now I can’t make contact with Gedalya!
Matthews: Can you make contact with other systems?!
Hammer: More than 80% of star systems are already unreachable!
Shelley: captain. Some kind of code is moving through the U.M.N. at incredible
speed. Could this be the cause?
Juli: Let me see. That’s Lemegeton?! No, it’s similar, but not the same. It’s
something else.
[The camera switches back to the room with the hidden door where Jr. uses his
connection gear.]
Shion: (gasped) Huh! What? What’s going on?
MOMO: Gnosis are… An incredible number of Gnosis are gathering at Michtam!
Jr.: I see, thanks. The Elsa just reported in.
[Jr. puts away his connection gear.]
Jr.: The Gnosis phenomenon is manifesting throughout the entire star cluster.
They’ve already lost contact with more than 80% of the Federation.
Shion: What?!
KOS-MOS: This planet has restored its original function with my awakening.
Shion: And that’s effecting the Gnosis?
chaos: Yes. Zarathustra is one of the relics of God. Those who worshipped Mary
Magdalene brought it with them from Lost Jerusalem. God gave Mary a choice, the
power to change the form of this universe. But in order to call upon the final
power, a key is needed.
Shion: A key?
chaos: That pendant you have. He entrusted you with that pendant for this day.
Shion: (gasped) Hahh…
[Shion clenches her pendant.]
KOS-MOS: Shion, he is waiting for you up ahead. But you are still uncertain. If
you meet him as you are now, you may lose sight of yourself.
Shion: KOS-MOS, I mean Mary. You were able to recover yourself. What does that
feel like? You’re right. I’m uncertain. I don’t even know where I stand. But
that’s exactly why I want to see him.
[KOS-MOS approaches Shion.]
KOS-MOS: Let’s go. Kevin is waiting.
[KOS-MOS has awakened as Mary Magdalene and learns D-TENERITAS. Shion’s group
moves on. In the next area, the camera shows Kevin who blocks the way to the
room of Zarathustra.]
Shion: Kevin!
[Shion’s group approaches Kevin.]
Kevin: Shion. And Mary, too. Welcome.
Shion: Kevin, I—
Kevin: I know. You’re scared, aren’t you? You don’t know what you should do or
even who you are. You don’t know where you belong. You don’t need to be afraid
any longer. I’ll give you those answers.
Shion: Kevin…
Kevin: I once felt the same way as you do. When this planet was destroyed, I
lost everything, even my sense of who I was. It was then that he appeared
before me.
chaos: Wilhelm, you mean.
Jr.: Wilhelm?! Vector’s CEO?!
Kevin: This is what he said to me…
[The camera switches to Kevin’s reminiscing the past when he was a child facing
Wilhelm.]
Wilhelm: Because of a certain phenomenon, our world is on the path to
destruction. The universe is slowly but surely being destroyed. No one can stop
it, even if they had the power of God.
Child Kevin: The universe is going to die?
Wilhelm: But do not despair. There is one way to save this universe.
Child Kevin: And that’s “eternal recurrence?”
Wilhelm: If we are fated to die, then we shall stop our history at a certain
point and restart it. And we shall repeat that process eternally. How do you
feel about our world? What do you want to do with this world that drove you
into the pit of despair?
Child Kevin: I hate the world. A universe like this one is better off gone. And
then I can live in a new universe with Mom.
Wilhelm: That’s a good answer. You should accomplish that dream. I’ll be happy
to aid you, Kevin Winnicot.
[The camera switches back to the present where Kevin has already told Shion
what Wilhelm said.]
Kevin: He’d been preparing for this since before the loss of Lost Jerusalem.
Ormus, Vector, even the Federation all existed under his will. (steps away a
little) After that meeting…I joined the Zohar research team as Joachim
Mizrahi’s assistant, to prepare for the say that would come. To awaken Mary
Magdalene, I created KOS-MOS as her vessel. In it I placed her consciousness,
which had dissipated in the U.M.N., and entrusted her to you.
[Jin steps up a bit.]
Jin: So everything went according to plan? I feel sick just hearing it.
Jr.: You heard him, Shion. He planned everything from the beginning. He was
just using you as well!
[Shion steps up towards Kevin.]
Shion: Kevin, when you died, was that all just an act?
Kevin: No, it was real. I died on that day. In order to obtain power, it was
necessary to cast aside my physical body. I needed to deepen your bond with
KOS-MOS for Mary’s awakening, by removing myself from your life.
Shion: I can’t believe it.
Jr.: (to Kevin and pissed) You’ve gotta be kidding me! Everything you’ve done
has been a lie! You’re the biggest con I’ve ever met.
Kevin: (to Shion) Shion, I’m sorry about what I’ve done to you. But I want you
to understand. To save you and the world, I had no choice. With this power, I
can free you form the terror of death. I can spend eternity with you. I want to
save you, Shion.
Shion: Kevin…
[Later, as Shion’s other group glances at Shion…]
Allen: (to Kevin) How can you say that?
Shion: Allen?
Allen: (to Kevin) You try to make it sound good, but in the end, all you were
doing was using her!
Kevin: It’s to protect her life.
Allen: You think you’re allowed to do anything you want if you think it’ll
protect someone’s life? That it’s all right to ignore the Chief’s feelings? I
refuse to accept that way of doing things!
Kevin: You refuse to accept it? Do I need to request your approval? The fact
is, she will die. Are you saying that you will accept Shion’s death? That you
will abandon Shion to her suffering?
Allen: No, I-that’s… But—
[There was a brief pause. ]
Kevin: Pathetic. If the world could be saved through passion, all of this would
have been unnecessary. (to Shion) Now, come, Shion. You’ve done more than
enough. You don’t need to sacrifice yourself anymore. It’s all right to think
about your own happiness. You know, don’t you? That there’s no place for you
there.
Shion: Oh…
[Shion who is losing sight of herself approaches Kevin.]
Allen: Chief, don’t go!
Jr.: Listen, you bastard! Leave Shion alone!
[Jr. draws his handgun and as he tries to shoot Kevin, Shion deflected the
bullet with her shield weapon.]
Shion: (losing her sense) Stop. Don’t hurt him.
Jr.: (suspiciously surprised) Shion? Are you serious?
Jin: (steps up a little) Shion…
Shion: Jin?
Jin: Shion, you know what he’s trying to do. There is a shadow in his heart.
And yet you still intend to go with him?
Shion: (losing her sense) I don’t know. I don’t know what I should do. I’m
tired. I don’t want to hurt anymore. None of you saved me. Only Kevin has made
a place for me.
Jin: (extremely concerned) Shion, none of us want you to suffer. Don’t you
understand that?
Shion: (losing her sense) I do understand. But that’s why I hate it! I’ve had
my fill of pity. And isn’t it already too late? It’s not like you understood
other people’s feelings. If you had, Pellegri might not have had to die!
Jr.: Shion!
Allen: Chief, that’s not true!
[The camera shows Shion’s other group who are about to turn against Shion.]
Jin: So then, you’re serious about this?
Shion: (lost her sense) Yes, that’s right. I’ve decided…that I’m gonna go with
him. Don’t interfere anymore.
Jin: I understand.
[With no choice left, Jin draws his katana.]
Jr.: Jin, stop!
Jin: No matter what happens, I intend to do what I must to save our world. Make
sure your decision reflects that.
Allen: But, Jin!
Jr.: (to Shion) Shion, you’ve got to stop this! There’s still time!
MOMO: You’ve got to listen to him, Shion! Please, don’t go!
[Speechless, Shion slowly steps away from her other group.]
Shion: I’m sorry.
Jr.: (raising his voice) Shion!
Kevin: That’s enough, just give up. Shion has made her decision. Your roles are
over now. Stand down, and listen to the words of God.
Jr.: (pissed off) Like hell, I will! (to Shion and pissed off) Look, Shion, if
that’s what you’re gonna do, I’m not holding back! I’m bringin’ you with us
even if I have to beat you up.
[Shion’s other group fights Kevin and Shion. As the fight continues…]
Jin: I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t hand over my sister to you.
Kevin: You’d let your own sister die? What a heartless brother…
[The fight continues. Then, Shion makes her next move.]
Shion: Please don’t interfere. Leave me alone!
[The fight continues. Then, Shion makes her next move.]
Shion: I want this to end. Leave us alone!
[The fight continues. After Shion’s other group defeats Kevin, Shion makes her
next move.]
Shion: Stop! Don’t hurt Kevin!
[The fight continues. After Shion’s other group defeats Shion…]
Shion: I want this to end. Please, understand!
{After that, Allen approaches Shion and Kevin.]
Allen: Stop! Please, stop this!
Jr.: get out of the way, Allen!
Jin: Yes, I’m afraid I’ll have to ask you not to interfere.
[Allen faces Shion’s other group.]
Allen: No, I won’t move! Chief, guys, everyone get a hold of yourselves. What
are you all trying to prove by fighting like this?!
[Allen faces Shion and Kevin.]
Allen: (had enough) I’ve had enough! I didn’t come here to do something
meaningless like this! We’re all fighting to protect the universe so we could
all survive, right?!
[Kevin approaches Allen.]
Kevin: You still don’t understand? The cries of the powerless is what’s
meaningless. Your pathetic voice will reach no one.
Allen: (pissed off) That’s enough, Kevin! Are you saying you’re the only ones
who can save the world?! Are you saying that it’s impossible for us?!
Kevin: Exactly. You cannot save the universe or Shion.
Allen: That’s not true! Everyone here is resolved to face this fight. No one
can laugh at that resolve!
Kevin: Resolve? Do you think we Testaments lack resolve?
Allen: Yes! You lost confidence in your ability to live as human beings and
just ran away! Because they were scared of death, because they couldn’t stand
being weak, Virgil, Voyager, Yuriev, and even Ormus. They were all just trying
to run away from the harshness of reality! The power of the Testaments? All
you’re doing is using that tremendous power to run away!
Kevin: Then, are you saying you have that resolve? You have no power. You can’t
even win the heart of the one single woman you love. What resolve does a man
like you have?!
Allen: That’s right, I’m a weak human being. And to you, I’m only an
insignificant, powerless creature. But I’ll never leave the Chief and run! I
will stand firm on this spot and save her, no matter what!
Kevin: Very well.
[The camera shows Kevin who unleashes red lightning beam at Allen.]
Allen: AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
[As Allen was electrocuted, he kneels helplessly and then, Kevin unleashes
another red lightning beam at Allen.]
Allen: AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
[Allen was helplessly knocked to the floor.]
Shion: Allen!
[As Allen tries to get up…]
Kevin: What’s wrong? Weren’t you going to stand firm?
[Kevin unleashes a third red lightning beam at Allen.]
Allen: AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
[Allen was thrown to the air and lands near a wall. The camera shows Jr.
shocked from the matter as MOMO covers her face. Allen, who is badly burnt and
injured from Kevin’s attacks tries to get himself up as he is weakened.]
Kevin: (pities Allen) Look at you. You’re pathetic. You think you can save
Shion?
[As Allen managed to stand up, Kevin was about to unleash another red lightning
beam at Allen, until…]
Shion: Stop it.
Kevin: Shion!
Shion: Just leave him alone. Please, he can’t even stand up on his own. He
can’t do anything else, now.
Kevin: (to Allen) You really are pathetic, Allen. How does it feel to be pitied
by the one you love? Do you really want Shion’s sympathy that much?
[The camera shows Allen’s injured face as he tries to recover.]
Allen: (badly injured) Sympathy? You don’t understand Chief’s suffering like I
do. I understand her feelings, her pain and her sadness. And despite that, she
struggled alone, to do everything that she possibly could! You don’t have any
idea how much she’s been hurt…or how she’s suffered. How could anyone like you
understand? You have no idea how much she’s cried!
Shion: (about to cry) Allen, please that’s enough! It’s all right. You’ve done
enough! Why do you have to suffer like that?!
[As Shion tries to control her saddening emotions…]
Allen: (badly injured) You see, I wanted to cry in her place. And I wanted to
be the one to feel her pain. Because…I wanted to spend my life together with
her. I know that I may not be able to do much in this world, but I would do
absolutely anything for her!
Kevin: So then, do you think you can take her away from me? Shion may find your
feelings to be too much of a burden for her.
Allen: (badly injured) Even if that was the case, the feelings I have won’t
ever change for her.
[The camera shows Shion’s other group witnessing the matter.]
Allen: (badly injured) Like you said, I’m a pathetic man. All I could ever do
was watch her from afar. But, there’s no way I would ever abandon her! I won’t
lose to someone like you, who has only run away! I’m taking Shion back, no
matter what happens!
[The camera shows Shion with a little smile. Then, the camera shows Kevin’s
right eye in close view.]
Kevin: All right, then. I shall grant…your wish.
[Kevin unleashes the finishing red lightning beam at Allen, but just as the
impact happened…]
Shion: Allen!
[The impact dissipates and the camera shows smokes spreading out of the scene
as KOS-MOS shielded the red lightning beam as she holds Allen who is badly
injured.]
Allen: Mary!
KOS-MOS: You’re almost there, Allen.
[Allen glances at KOS-MOS who miraculously saved Allen.]
Allen: KOS-MOS!
KOS-MOS: It’s all right, Allen. I, too, understand your feelings. I can feel
your pain. And, I can also feel Shion’s pain.
Allen: KOS-MOS. But, I—
KOS-MOS: Let’s go now, Allen. Let’s go to Shion.
[As KOS-MOS who carries Allen approaches Shion…]
Shion: Stop! Why are you doing something like this, too?
Kevin: (getting pissed) What are you doing, Mary? Is this your will? You know
that will be defying Wilhelm.
KOS-MOS: I must protect Shion, no matter what. His will is irrelevant to me.
Kevin: (betrayed) I see, then you truly are a failure. Mary’s consciousness
changed inside you…and awoke as something different. You’re not the will of
Mary, as it should be.
KOS-MOS: (continues approaching Shion) Shion, please tell me, is this what you
really want? Do you really want to betray everyone? Doesn’t make you sad?
[KOS-MOS continues to approach Shion. As the camera shows Shion’s left eye who
she continues glancing at KOS-MOS. Then, Kevin holds up his right arm.]
Kevin: Stand back, Mary!
[Just as Kevin unleashes another red lightning beam at KOS-MOS, Shion’s other
group were shocked as Shion resisted Kevin’s attack from restraining his right
arm.]
Shion: Kevin, all I ever…wanted was to be with you, even if that meant that I
was being used, even if I was being deceived, as long as I could be by your
side, I thought it didn’t matter. But, now I know, that’s not true. It’s wrong
for me to sacrifice others for it. If I do that, if I run away into the past,
all I’m doing is repeating the misery inside me.
[As Shion slowly steps and away from Kevin…]
Kevin: But, Shion, what are you saying?
Shion: I do love you, dearly. I’m sure we would be happy together. There’s
nothing that I would want more. (lets go of Kevin’s hand and steps away slowly)
But, I can’t stand the idea of being the only one who finds happiness. If I
can’t share it with everyone, then there’s no meaning to happiness. And I don’t
want to be alone anymore.
Kevin: Shion, no! Are you… Are you leaving me?
[As Shion gets a hold of herself, she glances at KOS-MOS who carries Allen.]
Shion: If you force me to choose, I won’t hesitate.
[There was a brief pause.]
Shion: I stand with them to save this universe!
[The camera shows Kevin who can be seen shocked and pissed.]
Kevin: Shion, listen to me. Accept my words, Shion! If you reject me, you will
die!
Shion: Kevin. Listen to me. I cannot be with you. I am no longer your tool to
play with.
[Kevin can be seen down and then pissed.]
Kevin: I see. But I—will not hand you over voluntarily.
[The camera shows Kevin’s right hand burning with flames.]
Kevin: Instead I will…eliminate those who confuse you!
[Kevin morphs into his ultimate form. Shion rejoins her group as they fight
Kevin. As the fight continues, Kevin makes his next move.]
Kevin: Shion, do my words not reach you?
Shion: Kevin, I won’t return to you anymore.
[The fight continues. Then, Kevin makes his next move.]
Kevin: An empty life is more terrifying than death.
[The fight continues. Then, Kevin makes his next move.]
Kevin: Eternal rest for tainted souls.
[The fight continues. After Shion’s group defeats Kevin in his ultimate form…]
Kevin: Shion, come back for me!
[After that, Kevin’s body shadows vanishes from the scene.]
Kevin: Why?! Is that your will? Is this really the result you desired?
Shion: Kevin…
Kevin: Shion, you’re confused. You’re unable to make calm decisions about where
you stand.
[Just as Kevin was about to make an attack, Shion blocks his way.]
Shion: Please, stop! I don’t want to fight you!
Kevin: Shion, I don’t want to hurt you, either. (raising his voice) Why can’t
you understand my feelings?!
Voice of Wilhelm: Stand down, Kevin Winnicot. Time’s up.
chaos: Wilhelm!
Voice of Wilhelm: It seems I expected too much from you, Kevin.
Kevin: Arrh!
Shion: Kevin!
[Kevin vanishes from the scene. Shion’s group proceeds to the room of
Zarathustra. Upon arrival, the camera shows Kevin standing and facing Shion’s
group and then Wilhelm standing near Zarathustra.]
MOMO: Look at that! Over there!
Shion: That’s—that’s Abel!
[Suddenly, the camera shows Wilhelm who snaps his finger from his right hand,
causing the E.S.s to appear around Shion’s group.]
Shion: Our E.S.s!
Jin: Impossible! How’d he transfer them?!
Wilhelm: I had a feeling it wouldn’t be a good idea to leave them in your hands
any longer. They all appear to have awakened, so I’ll go ahead and retrieve
them from you. (to chaos) You don’t mind do you Yeshua?
[The camera shows the Vessels of Anima coming out of Shion’s group’s E.S.s as
the E.S.s falls into the chasm and goes into Zarathustra where the Zohar part
glows. Later…]
Jin: What is that?
Jr.: What the hell is that?!
Shion: that thing…that’s Zarathustra?
Wilhelm: Shion, your will is even stronger than I expected. You are truly
worthy of being a maiden. Now, I will make use of that power.
Kevin: Please, wait. Shion is still—
Wilhelm: (to Kevin) I told you to stand down, Kevin. KOS-MOS failed, and you
lost T-elos, as well. Even the Maiden with the Key has left you. Acknowledge
the truth. You were unable to fulfill your role.
Kevin: …
[Kevin teleports to Wilhelm’s side.]
Ziggy: You’re Wilhelm? What is Vector’s CEO doing here?
Wilhelm: That is one of the phrased that defines me. However, words give people
many forms. Vector’s CEO, head of Hyams, Ormus Patriarch, the Federation
Executive Committee Director… All of those are nothing more than phrases that
define me. They each define me, yet none of them are me. So far, the only one
who can define me is you, Yeshua.
chaos: …
Wilhelm: Now, Shion. I’d like to start Zarathustra with the Key you hold.
Shion: I have no intention of doing that!
Wilhelm: I expected you to say that. You foolishly chose your death over
restoring your time with Kevin. The preciousness of limited life, the beauty of
death. You’re intoxicated by that narcissism. It’s such as incredibly human
choice. But unfortunately, your life doesn’t matter to me at this point.
Wilhelm: All I need is your power as the Maiden, the Key, and Mary!
[There was a brief pause.]
Wilhelm: Are you perhaps bewildered? Zarathustra is one of the systems created
by people in ancient times. It was used to ascend to the realm of God. (to Jr.)
It was orchestrated by Mary and its power source was you, right, Yeshua? But I
didn’t turn out the way they expected, God did not permit mankind’s actions.
So, in order to prevent the destruction of the universe, I bestowed upon it a
certain role.
[The camera shows Shion’s group who witnesses at the matter.]
Wilhelm: That’s right, Yeshua, the destruction you will bring.
chaos: …
Shion: chaos? Who are you?
Wilhelm: Everything that makes up this universe is connected by the collective
subconscious. ”Redoing” everything from nothing by acting upon that collective
subsconscious, and sending everything into the flow of imaginary time. This is
the role I gave to the eternal circle, Zarathustra. This is the role I have to
the eternal circle, Zarathustra. U-DO is God himself. The “two Abels” exist as
U-DO’s observational terminals for this lower domain. In order to assure the
continuation of our world, we must seal them away. We will cover the eyes of
God, remove His influence from this world, and affect the recurrence of wills
through Zarathustra. And that is precisely the reason why I exist. Shion, you
are the Maiden. When you use your Key, Mary can lead the wills from throughout
the entire universe to Zarathustra.
Shion: You’re wasting your time. I have no intention of activating a system
like this! Besides, mankind doesn’t want that. We’re all fighting to live this
moment!
Wilhelm: Are you sure? Large numbers of wills have already gathered here on
their own. They all reject the world as it is now and wish for days long past.
Shion: that can’t be. There’s no way everyone will reject the universe.
Jin: The Gnosis!
Wilhelm: Yes. Gnosis are the form of people who have rejected others and the
world. They seek salvation. Faced with being overcome with loneliness and
fading away, they choose instead to return everything to the beginning. Mary
and I shall give them what they seek, the eternal recurrence! Are you ready to
help, now?
Shion: You must be joking. No! I’ll never do what you say!
Wilhelm: I see. That’s too bad, for I am not as kind as Kevin.
[The camera shows Wilhelm who uses his powers from his right hand and levitates
Shion to the air.]
Jin: Shion!
[Wilhelm then drains Shion’s body with his binding energy power.]
Shion: (bind in air) AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Jr.: (raising his voice) Stop it! What are you doing to her?!
[Suddenly, Shion’s other group except KOS-MOS uncontrollably kneels to the
floor from Wilhelm’s power.]
Wilhelm: I told you, I have no interest in what happens to her, and I don’t
care. I only need her desire to use the Key, even if I have to force her.
[The camera shows Shion whose strength continues to be drained by Wilhelm.]
Shion: (bind in air) AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
Wilhelm: That is, the reason why she is here.
[Later, the camera shows Shion’s body continues to be bind by Wilhelm’s power.]
Wilhelm: Stubborn, aren’t we? How long can you stand it?
Shion: (bind in air) Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Allen: Chief! Stop! Stop it! If you don’t stop, she’ll… KOS-MOS! Help her!
Hurry!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS glancing at Shion who is in danger.]
KOS-MOS: Shion…
Wilhelm: Mary, I forbid you to interfere, understand?
KOS-MOS: Nhh…
Allen: KOS-MOS, what’s wrong?! Hurry!
[The camera shows Wilhelm who still uses the levitation binding power to Shion
with his right hand.]
Wilhelm: You’re wasting your breath. Mary understands what must be done to save
this universe.
Shion: (bind in air) Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Allen: Chief!
[The camera switches to Kevin’s reminiscence where in Kevin’s home, Shion in
her white shirt sits on a bench and then, the camera shows Kevin who approaches
Shion and places his right hand on Shion’s left shoulder.]
Shion: (comforted) Hello, Kevin.
Kevin: It’s all right, Shion.
[The camera reverts to the present where Kevin watches Shion’s strength
draining.]
Shion: (bind in air) Kevin, are you there? Help me. Please… Kevin. Help me.
[The camera shows Kevin approaching Wilhelm and performs a chop on his right
arm. Then, the camera shows Wilhelm’s right arm severed and landed on the floor
as Shion was released from the draining power of Wilhelm. The camera then shows
Wilhelm who has now lost his right arm and doesn’t react to it. Later…]
Wilhelm: Hmph.
[Shion who is on the floor gets up.]
Shion: Ahnh, Kevin?!
Wilhelm: (to Kevin) Kevin, are you satisfied now?
Kevin: (gasped) Nhah!
Wilhelm: Why act surprised? Everything has occurred as expected. Including your
act of betrayal.
Kevin: …! You knew?
Wilhelm: Of course. What you seek is not order for the universe, but only for
your own personal desire. An eternal world for the two people in love.
Kevin: That’s right. I have no attachment to this world. But I cannot lose
Shion!
Wilhelm: For love? Ridiculous. That has no value.
[Wilhelm uses his left hand and unleashes a binding energy power on Kevin,
forcing Kevin to kneel uncontrollably.]
Kevin: (bind to the floor) Ngrah…
[Wilhelm steps up a little towards Shion and unleashes a binding energy power
on her.]
Shion: (bind to the floor) Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
Wilhelm: Aren’t you happy you’ll be able to feel her pain, Kevin? (to Shion)
Now, Shion. Have you changed your mind?
Shion: (bind to the floor) N-n-no…
Wilhelm: Honestly, stubborn, aren’t you? Then, how about this? (to KOS-MOS)
Mary, bring Shion here.
KOS-MOS: …
Wilhelm: What’s wrong? Shion will continue to suffer eternally, not permitted
to die. You’re the only one who can release her from her pain.
Shion: (bind to the floor) No, KOS-MOS. Don’t do what he says.
Wilhelm: Are you sure, Mary? You don’t want to lose Shion, do you?
Shion: (bind to the floor) Aaaahnhahaaaaan…
[The camera shows KOS-MOS slowly approaching Shion.]
KOS-MOS: Shion.
Allen: (to KOS-MOS) No don’t! KOS-MOS!
Kevin: (bind to the floor) Stop right there, Mary!
Shion: (bind to the floor) Eh! No, stop!
[KOS-MOS picks up Shion’s bind body.]
Wilhelm: That’s right. You can’t defy me. This fate has been destined…right
from the time you sealed Anima. How does it feel…to be betrayed by someone you
once trusted, Shion?
[As KOS-MOS who holds Shion’s body kneels and takes her pendant.]
Wilhelm: In order to save you, Mary intends to ignore your will, and activate
Zarathustra.
[KOS-MOS puts Shion down as KOS-MOS slowly approaches Wilhelm.]
Shion: No!
[KOS-MOS faces Wilhelm with the pendant she is holding.]
Wilhelm: Very good. You have done well. With this, we will be able to live
forever.
[As KOS-MOS was about to take action…]
Shion: KOS-MOS!
[Then, the camera shows KOS-MOS who crushes and shattered the pendant with her
hand.]
Wilhelm: (puzzled) What are you doing? Mary!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who still clenches the crushed pendant.]
Wilhelm: You fool. Now this universe will be completely destroyed.
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who walks away.]
Wilhelm: Even Yeshua will perish. Mary, is this what you really want?
[The camera shows KOS-MOS who helps up Shion as her eyes reverted to red.]
KOS-MOS: I am not Mary. I am…KOS-MOS!
[The camera shows Wilhelm who then gets plunged from his back through his
stomach by Kevin’s right arm as Kevin starts draining his power, making all of
Shion’s group’s binding disabled, freeing them.]
Kevin: Let’s end this, Wilhelm.
Wilhelm: Oh? Are you going to use yourself as a shield to protect her?
Shion: Kevin!
Kevin: We’ve been rejected by this world, and by them.
Wilhelm: Humans, mere humans are rejecting me? Impossible. It is unthinkable.
They don’t understand how precarious this universe is, this frail world
standing on a thin thread. If that balance is tipped, everything will be lost.
Kevin: We’re the ones who don’t understand. They are trying to walk their own
path under their own power. They’re saying they will walk across that thread
with full knowledge of what it means.
Wilhelm: They’ll never be able to do that.
chaos: Really? I think it’s possible.
Shion: chaos?
[chaos gets up.]
Wilhelm: Yeshua, I didn’t expect to hear you say something like that.
chaos: This world is more flexible than you think. Even as we speak, ripples
are spreading throughout the entire universe.
Wilhelm: Are you saying you’re going to release your power? You’re a failsafe”
implanted in this universe. If you release your power, there will be more to
worry about than just ripples. And besides, it’s too late now to suppress their
wills.
chaos: If it was only me, that’s true. But I’m not by myself.
Wilhelm: I see. Are you saying you’ve come here to challenge your own fate?
That’s a fascinating decision.
[The camera zooms into Wilhelm and Kevin who continues to drain Wilhelm’s
power.]
Wilhelm: But unfortunately, it looks like you’re a little late.
[Suddenly, the camera shows Abel reacting in Zarathustra and then, Shion’s
group’s E.S.s came out of the chasm.]
Shion: What’s happening?
[Then, Zarathustra began ripping off the E.S.s limbs and parts.]
Wilhelm: Zarathustra has gone out of control. If it continues like this, the
universe will eventually dissipate and vanish.
Kevin: Stop it. Stop the system now!
Wilhelm: If I should stop it, then what? What will you do with this tremendous
energy?
[The camera shows the Zohar plate rising upwards, hitting the E.S.s spinning
out of control.]
Wilhelm: With these countless wills that reject each other, that have nowhere
to go?
[The camera shows Zarathustra who continues to rip off parts of the E.S.s.]
Wilhelm: Are you implying that you know how to heal them?
[The camera shows Zarathustra who rips off the head of one of the E.S.s, making
it splash out E.S.s fuel.]
Wilhelm: The world can only be returned to the beginning. Come, Mary. Help us
guide them into the past. There is no other way for us to save this world.
[The camera shows Kevin who uses his power from his left hand.]
Wilhelm: What do you think you’re doing, now?
Kevin: I refuse to continue to let you do as you please!
[The camera shows Kevin who uses his power to control Zarathustra’s out of
control ability.]
Wilhelm: How foolish of you. Kevin, don’t you know that your body will perish
from this world if you continue to do that?
Kevin: I won’t be the only one! You will perish as well, Wilhelm.
Wilhelm: So, you do this with full knowledge?
Shion: No, Kevin!
[Suddenly, the camera shows a couple of E.S.s thrown back towards the doorway
area.]
Kevin: Shion! I’m suppressing the system’s energy. Hurry! You must destroy
Zarathustra!
Shion: But Kevin! You’ll—
Kevin: Don’t worry about me. Concentrate on the system. This won’t mean
anything if you don’t stop it!
chaos: Shion. It’s true, he’s right. The future isn’t set in stone. With the
power of your wills, you can shape it into the future you desire.
[Shion nods.]
END OF CHAPTER 9
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
14: CHAPTER 10 Game Script
[Shion’s group’s final fight of the entire stories’ trilogy is against none
other than Zarathustra. After Shion’s group defeated Zarathustra, Zarathustra
is completely disabled.]
Wilhelm: Do you understand what you’re doing, Yeshua? Abel’s controlled by the
system and I’m the operator. If I should somehow, suddenly vanish, this
world…and the universe will—
chaos: You may be right, but I—I want to believe in the light of human beings’
will.
Wilhelm: Very well, then. (body is vanishing) Is that your answer? That does
sound like you, Yeshua.
[Wilhelm’s power has been completely stripped from his body as he vanishes from
the scene for good. Then, bright lights appear near Kevin as he starts to
vanish. As Shion was about to be saddened emotionally, KOS-MOS gives out the
pendant which was shattered. This time, a couple of flower petals were revealed
from the shattered pendant. Then, the bright light engulfs the entire area. The
camera shows the white area where Kevin stands and faces Shion for the last
time.]
Shion: Kevin.
Kevin: Perhaps, I wanted this from the very beginning. Since the day when I
first met you, I may have been waiting for this day to come.
[As the pendants floats around, the camera shows the past where young Shion was
having her time with young Kevin during the garden scene. Then, the camera
reverts to the white area with Shion and Kevin.]
Kevin: I’m sorry, Shion. It’s just that I—
[As Shion shakes her head.]
Shion: (understands Kevin’s feeling) You don’t have to tell me. I understand.
[The camera shows Shion’s hand who is holding a flower petal.]
Shion: I know that you placed everything inside here.
[There was a brief pause.]
Kevin: Shion…
Shion: They’re the precious memories you and I blossomed with our love. Thank
you, Kevin. Because of you I have—I’ve been able to make it this far. Because
of you, I’ll keep going.
Kevin: That’s right. You’ll be fine now.
Shion: (nods) …
Kevin: I’m glad I was able to see you smile again. Hang in there. The world…is
waiting for you.
[The camera shows Kevin engulfed in a bright light as he vanishes from the
scene for good.]
Shion: Good-bye. Good-bye, Kevin. Farewell.
[Suddenly, the camera shows Zarathustra active again and out of control.]
Ziggy: What’s going on? The system is still out of control!
Jr.: Dammit! Isn’t there any way to somehow stop it?
chaos: (faces Zarathustra) Don’t worry.
[The camera shows Abel fusing with Zarathustra. Then, the camera switches to
the white area where Nephilim faces Abel who woke up.]
Nephilim: So, that is your wish?
[Abel nods as the camera reverts back to the room with Zarathustra. As Shion’s
group continues to watch, Nephilim and Abel appear at the scene. Then…]
Shion: Nephilim?!
chaos: So it’s decided?
Nephilim: Yes.
Shion: (gasped) Haah!
Nephilim: This phenomenon is being caused by the wills, the Gnosis gathered in
Zarathustra with nowhere to go. Together with Abel, I will gather all those
wills into me…and dimensionally shift this entire region of space to the land
of origin.
Shion: The land of origin?
Nephilim: Lost Jerusalem, a planet once called Earth.
Shion: Earth, our homeland.
Nephilim: We cannot stop the universe’s accelerating dissipation, the true
destruction of the universe. But the potential brought by the light of your
will is unlimited. If you, if mankind has enough time to build upon your
feelings, then perhaps…
Shion: And you will provide us with that time?
Nephilim: Yes. I, Abel, and…
[chaos faces Shion.]
chaos: Shion, you’re not the one who guided this universe to destruction. Ever
since the moment I’ve existed…my power of Anima has caused the universe to
tread the path toward destruction.
Shion: Your power of Anima?
chaos: To prevent the destruction of the universe and to save me…Mary separated
the power of Anima into the vessels and sealed them. Costing her life. Sealed
by her, I lost my power and became a spectator. All this time, I didn’t know
what the meaning, Anima, this power held, or why I had this power. But now I
finally know what it means for me to use this power. You taught me that.
Shion: chaos…
chaos: Everyone, this region of space will soon undergo a dimensional shift.
Unfortunately, I don’t have the power left to help you escape. I want you to
get away somehow before this region is destroyed.
Jr.: (getting concerned) But what about you?!
chaos: Everything follows the flow. Don’t worry, we’ll meet again. I’m sure of
it.
Jr.: chaos…
MOMO: chaos…
Shion: What’s going to happen to this universe?
chaos: Don’t worry. When we disappear, the speed of this universe’s destruction
will slow down. But we can’t stop the destruction itself. At best, this
universe will last another few tens of thousands of years before it perishes.
Listen to me Shion. The key to saving all lies in the land of origin, Lost
Jerusalem. I, and the Gnosis, the wills of countless people, will all return
there. For mankind to survive, you must do what must be done in this
universe…and then come find Lost Jerusalem. (steps up a bit) Shion, I know you
and the others can do that.
[The camera shows chaos and Shion who each nods as they agree. Then, Shion
approaches KOS-MOS and speaks to her.]
Shion: Here you are. After all this time I finally found the real you. And now,
we are going to be apart, again.
[Shion gets a little emotional as KOS-MOS places her hand on Shion’s left cheek
as she wipes Shion’s tear.]
KOS-MOS: The time we’ll spend apart will be an instant in the flow of universal
time. I know…we’ll meet again. So please don’t be sad, Shion.
[Shion gently holds KOS-MOS’s hand.]
Shion: That’s unusually vague coming from you, KOS-MOS.
[Shion and KOS-MOS then places their palm of their hands together with a
friendly manner.]
KOS-MOS: I think it is the most natural thing for me to say. That too, is
because of you. Shion, thank you.
Shion: (getting emotional) No. Thank you for everything. You’ve given me so
much, KOS-MOS.
KOS-MOS: I’ll see you soon.
Shion: (tries to calm herself) Yeah, see you soon.
[Shion and KOS-MOS then embrace each other for one last time. Then, the camera
shows Shion’s group without chaos and KOS-MOS boarding the E.S. Asher whose
left arm is pulled off and still active. The E.S. Asher flies away from the
scene. Then…]
chaos: Let’s begin. KOS-MOS, release my power, now.
KOS-MOS: (closes her eyes) Very well, Yeshua.
[KOS-MOS releases chaos’ power and the spiritual form of Mary flies towards the
Zohar and absorbs the power from it. Then, the spiritual form of Yeshua appears
with Mary. The spiritual form of Yeshua and Mary go into chaos and Nephilim’s
body. Then, chaos and Nephilim uses their power towards the Zohar.]
Nephilim: Wandering wills, come to the cradle within me.
[Nephilim and chaos uses their powers and makes the Zohar get all of the Gnosis
from the entire universe. However, as the E.S. Asher flies away, the camera
shows the Gnosis appearing everywhere around the escape route that the E.S.
Asher is going through.]
Shion: What’s going on? The Gnosis are—
Jr.: Nephilim’s probably gathering them.
Ziggy: No. They’re behaving very strangely.
MOMO: They don’t want to go.
Shion: What?
MOMO: The Gnosis are objecting. They are refusing to join as one. No. They’re
afraid.
Shion: No! That would mean that chaos and the others will… Jin! Go back!
They’re in serious danger!
Jin: (piloting the E.S. Asher) No, we can’t! Have you forgotten about the duty
that they have entrusted us with? They stayed behind for us.
Shion: Jin…
Jr.: Shion, let’s go. We have things we need to do. Isn’t that right? Come on.
[Shion nods. As the E.S. Asher flies away fast, the camera switches to the room
formerly with Zarathustra where chaos and Nephilim continues to use their power
on the Zohar.]
chaos: I guess it isn’t possible for me to guide all the wills.
Nephilim: More time is needed to complete the dimensional shift. KOS-MOS,
please protect this place until then.
KOS-MOS: Understood.
[KOS-MOS draws her gatling gun and jumps upwards to defend chaos and Nephilim.
Then, the camera shows the E.S. Asher who crashes through the wall. Then, the
camera shows the exit route.]
Jr.: Alright! The Elsa’s not too far from there!
[As the E.S. Asher drops everyone but Jin off the exit route, the E.S. Asher
backs away.]
Shion: Jin?!
Jr.: Hey! Jin!
[Inside the cockpit of the E.S. Asher…]
Jin: I’m afraid that chaos and KOS-MOS won’t be able to handle that many Gnosis
by themselves. If I go in Asher, I’ll be able to…help them out a little.
Shion: No, Jin! You can’t go alone! We’re going to go with you!
Jin: Shion. You know that you already have other things that you must do.
Shion: (shocked) What are you saying?! (about to get emotional) I don’t want
you to go, Jin! I need you. I can’t do anything alone.
Jin: Listen to what you’re saying. You’re not alone. You have all these
wonderful friends. Shion, I know that I was never a very good brother.
[The camera shows Shion who is about to be saddened.]
Jin: I did nothing but cause you pain most of the time. I always regretted not
spending more time with you. So please, let me be…your brother one last time.
[The camera shows Shion who drops to the floor as she is about to cry.]
Shion: (saddened) I don’t believe it. How can you say that? (sobbing and about
to cry) It’s not fair of you to say something like that to me now!
[Shion can be seen wiping her eyes with her right hand.]
Shion: (sobbing and crying) I’m the one who was wrong, not you. You always
thought about me. I knew that you did.
[The camera shows Shion crying.]
Shion: (sobbing and crying) But, I was the one who couldn’t admit my real
feelings. I was embarrassed or uncomfortable or something, and—so… I’m the one
who pushed you away. I’m the one who caused you so much pain. And, I’m sorry.
(sobbing and crying even more) I’m so sorry for it, Jin. Forgive me. Please,
forgive me.
Jin: What are you apologizing for? You’re a wonderful sister and you always
have been. You’ve experienced nothing but suffering your whole life.
[The camera shows Shion who still cries as Allen tries to comfort her.]
Jin: So you have every right to be as happy as you possibly can be.
[The camera shows Shion who reveals her face as her eye are red and teary.]
Shion: Oh, Jin…
Jin: Allen, my friend, she’s a troublesome girl, but, please, take care of her.
Allen: (gentle voice) Yes, Jin.
Jin: Thanks. Remember what chaos said. He said that we’d all meet again. And
besides, as a scholar, I have some interest in this land.
[The camera shows Shion whose eyes are still red and teary next to Allen who
comforts her.]
Jin: This special land called “Lost Jerusalem.”
Shion: (sad) Jin…
Jin: And now, I bid you all farewell. See you soon.
[The E.S. Asher flies down and away from the scene. As Shion’s group watches
the chasm that the E.S. Asher descends to…]
Shion: (wondering with emotional sadness) Jin, I know I never said it, but I
was happy.
[The camera shows Jin who continues to pilot the E.S. Asher and then, the
camera shows Shion’s view of her knees where a teardrop from her eyes falls
near the floor next to her.]
Shion: (wondering with emotional sadness) In my heart, I was so happy to be
your sister. So—So thank you. Thank you, Jin.
[The camera shows Jin who still controls his E.S. Asher to the area where the
Zohar is.]
Jin: Of course, I’m actually terrified. But I know in my heart this is what I
must do. (a little sad) Well, Asher, we’ve got one final job to do. Let’s go!
[The E.S. Asher boosts away from the scene. Then, the camera shows the Rhine
Maiden which the dissipation surrounds the whole area of the universe. Inside…]
Female Vector Employee 1: Starting from Michtam, the U.M.N. columns throughout
all regions of space are disappearing!
Female Vector Employee 2: Communication with each region is gone! Unable to
determine cause!
Miyuki: What did you say?!
Togashi: It’s spreading with incredible speed. At this rate, it’ll be less than
ten minutes before every single column is gone!
Miyuki: Togashi…
Togashi: Wait a minute. What the hell is going on over there?
[The camera switches to the Isolated Research Facility where Jr. fires his
handguns at the incoming Gnosis as Shion’s group escapes. As it continues…]
Jr.: Dammit! They keep coming at us one after another.
[Jr. continues to shoot the Gnosis.]
Jr.: Don’t you know you’re supposed…to accept…people’s kindness!
[After Jr. kills some of the Gnosis…]
Jr.: MOMO, are you all right?
[The camera shows the Gnosis being killed by MOMO’s bow and arrow.]
MOMO: Yes! I can keep going!
[As Shion’s group continues to escape, Jr. continues to shoot the Gnosis. Shion
then found the exit.]
Shion: The Elsa is just ahead! Hang in there, everyone!
[Suddenly, a Gnosis appears behind Shion.]
Ziggy: Shion!
[Allen who looked angered towards the Gnosis grabs a rifle dropped on the
stairway and jumps high towards the Gnosis.]
Allen: AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
[Allen lands on the Gnosis, knocking it to the floor.]
Allen: I’ll show you!
[Allen strikes the Gnosis with the rifle’s butt.]
Allen: (raising his voice) I’m gonna…protect Shion!
[Allen fires the rifle at the Gnosis and the Gnosis died at the scene. As Shion
recovers herself…]
Shion: Oh, Allen!
[Allen approaches Shion and offers to help Shion get up.]
Allen: Are you all right? Can you stand up?
Shion: Yeah.
Allen: Good. Let’s go.
[Then, the camera switches to the Zohar room where the incoming Gnosis appeared
and starts attacking the area as chaos and Nephilim continues the process of
the Zohar control.]
chaos: Oh, no!
[Suddenly, just as one of the Gnosis was about to approach chaos and Nephilim,
the E.S. Asher appeared at the scene and impales it with its laser rifle. The
laser rifle then fires through the Gnosis’ body and the Gnosis is destroyed.
chaos then saw the E.S. Asher.]
chaos: Jin!
[The E.S. Asher takes the E.S. size sword.]
Jin: We will handle this. Do not worry!
chaos: I’m sorry! Thank you, Jin!
[The camera switches to Michtam where Shion’s group arrived in the Elsa’s
bridge.]
Matthews: Little Master! It’s good to see you alive!
Jr.: Captain, emergency takeoff! We’re getting out of here, now!
Matthews: Roger that! Uh, wait a minute! What about chaos and the others?
[The camera shows Tony and Hammer who seemed hurtfully concerned.]
Jr.: (slightly unhappy) It’s all right. Don’t worry about them. (being serious)
They have things that they have to do, and so do we. Now, let’s go.
[There was a brief pause.]
Matthews: (fixing his cap and slightly unhappy) I see. Heh! That’s just like
him. Alright! Tony! Full speed ahead!
Tony: Okay! Here we go!
[The Elsa starts taking off and flies away from the scene. Then, the camera
switches to the Zohar room where the Gnosis battle continues as the E.S. Asher
continues to slash and destroy the incoming Gnosis. Then, KOS-MOS ewho fights
the Gnosis activates her right arm blade and as she tries to slash and cut open
the other Gnosis…]
Jin: KOS-MOS?!
[The camera shows KOS-MOS’s severed right arm as KOS-MOS falls towards the
floor. Jin who tries to kill the strong Gnosis had to bail out and as he is
about to land to the ground, Jin pulls out a connection gear and initiates the
E.S. Asher to self-destruct on the strong Gnosis and the strong Gnosis is
destroyed. After Jin and KOS-MOS lands on the floor, Jin continues killing the
incoming Gnosis. As it goes on, suddenly, a sword drops from the air and
plunges through Jin’s back and right chest, bleeding heavily.]
Jin: AAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!
[Then, the camera shows the Gnosis with a sword and then, Jin angrily pulls the
sword that impaled him and uses it along with his katana and then, Jin charge
towards the Gnosis with the sword.]
Jin: (furiously) It’ll take more than that!
[Jin and the Gnosis with the sword continue to clash swords with each other.
Then, as Jin makes his last charge move on the Gnosis…]
Jin: EEEEAAAHHHHHH!!!
[Suddenly, the sword impalement can he heard as chaos watches the scene as he
is still controlling the Zohar.]
chaos: Jin!
[The camera shows Jin and the Gnosis who plunges their swords to each other.
The Gnosis was destroyed and Jin who is badly wounded and heavily bleeding
pulls out the sword that plunged him through his stomach.]
Jin: (badly wounded) It’s okay. I’m all right! Keep going! Hurry!
chaos: …! Right!
[chaos continues his duty as the camera shows Jin who badly wounded and heavily
bleeding approaching the E.S. and stands behind it. Jin’s wounds suddenly
became fatal as he is dying as the camera shows KOS-MOS who continues killing
the Gnosis. Then, the camera turns bright as Jin’s life and visions are fading.]
Jin: (dying) It’s quiet now. (choking and dying) I don’t think it’s ever been
this quiet before in my whole life.
[The camera shows Jin’s last reminiscence of his previous life.]
Jin: (dying) This is what I sought. And yet, now that the time has finally
come… I long for the noise of the past. (choking and dying) I long for those
hectic and chaotic days that once were.
[The camera reverts to the Zohar room where Jin is dying.]
Jin: (dying) But this, too, is pleasant, in an odd sort of way. Yes. (choking
and dying) The time has come for me…to move on, Shion.
[Jin dies at the scene as the camera shows Shion who suddenly sensed Jin’s
death from the Elsa.]
Shion: (gasped) Jin!
[The camera switches back to the Zohar room where chaos and Nephilim continues
to use their power on the Zohar.]
Nephilim: chaos!
chaos: Right! Anytime, Nephilim. (to Jin) Jin, it’s time!
[chaos witnessed Jin who has already died from the scene from massive blood
loss as chaos seemed a little saddened.]
chaos: (sad) Jin. Thank you, Jin.
[As the Zohar controlling continues, another Gnosis appeared and descending at
the scene.]
chaos: Not now! We’re almost there!
[KOS-MOS now with only one arm appeared at the scene.]
chaos: KOS-MOS!
[KOS-MOS and chaos nods and then, as KOS-MOS was about to make her move…]
KOS-MOS: (wondering) Shion. Thank you. I know that I failed to protect you back
then, but, this time…I will!
[KOS-MOS activates her final phase transfer cannon and leaps up towards the
last remaining Gnosis.]
KOS-MOS: I’m leaving the rest to you now, Shion!
[KOS-MOS performed the sacrificing dash attack on the last Gnosis and the last
Gnosis is destroyed. But KOS-MOS was also destroyed from the scene as well.]
chaos: (shouting) KOS-MOS!
[chaos and Nephilim stops their controlling action of the Zohar. Then, Nephilim
tries to control the Zohar again.]
Nephilim: Wills that gather into my cradle, the time has come! We go to where
everything began, to the land or origin! Now!
[Suddenly, the spiritual body of Mary appeared and then, chaos’ body emanates
and became a spirit. chaos uses his last power and engulfs everybody at the
Zohar room and the entire universe starts dissipating as the camera shows the
Elsa trying to get away as fast as they can.]
Matthews: Hurry! Or we’ll get caught!
Hammer: How are we supposed to “hurry”?! There’s not a single column left!
There’s no way we’ll make it with normal flight.
Matthews: Stop whining and just floor it!
[Inside the Elsa’s bridge…]
Tony: The logical drive’s maxed out! This is all she’s got!
Matthews: (frustrated) Dammit. I guess we’ll just have to use that then.
Shion: (wondering) But, we still have things that we need to do.
[The camera shows the universe being engulfed by dissipation.]
Shion: The future they entrusted to us is—
[As Shion closes her eyes…]
Voice of chaos: Shion…
Shion: (gasped) chaos… Jin?!
[Shion saw something in bright white.]
Shion: That’s…
[Shion suddenly sensed another column.]
Shion: (gasped) Captain! Eleven o’clock! There’s a column! It’s out there!
There’s still one left!
Matthews: How can that be?! All of the columns are gone!
MOMO: Wait a minute! (reads the computer terminal) There’s a column out there!
It’s fading quickly, but I detect a single column pulse!
Tony: (getting slightly excited) For real?!
Shion: It’s chaos! I know it’s chaos. They’re protecting us!
Matthews: What’s the location?!
MOMO: Coordinates B03117! It’s right by us!
[The camera shows the Elsa still flying through the gate jump which is getting
engulfed by the dissipation.]
Matthews: Alright! Course change! Coordinates, B03117!
Tony: I’m on it!
[The Elsa boosts away towards the column at maximum speed.]
MOMO: Sixty seconds to effective column pulse range!
[As the dissipation catches up…]
Jr.: …! Dammit! Is this the end?!
[As Jr. was about to get emotionally feared…]
Matthews: Little Master, have you ever listened to Wagner? This ship is a
Loherngrin-class passeneger-freighter. Its form is like the “Knight of the
Swan.” (to Tony) Tony! (raising his voice) OVERBOOST!
Tony: (raising his voice) Aye, sir!
[Suddenly, the Elsa activates overboost and as the display monitors scatters
around the bridge, the camera shows the holy wings coming out of the Elsa. The
Elsa, flies at true maximum speed.]
MOMO: Twenty seconds to effective range!
Hammer: (panicking) Captain! What are the transfer destination coordinates?! We
have no idea where we’ll come out!
Matthews: Who cares?! Anywhere’s better than here!
[The camera shows the Elsa who continues overboosting.]
MOMO: Effective range in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…
Matthews: Tony!
Tony: EEEEHHHHHHHHHH!!!
[The Elsa finally approaches the column and miraculously flies through it as
the entire area dissipates and completely wiped out. Later, the camera shows
Shion who woke up, but the bridge of the Elsa is now in zero gravity mode as
everyone floats around the place. Matthews then reaches his seat and uses the
control console.]
Matthews: Where are…where are we?
[The camera shows the Elsa drifting through the dark nothingness.]
MOMO: There is no EPR radar, and no data from the U.M.N. I’m unable to
determine our position.
Allen: Are we…in the far reaches of the universe?
[Suddenly, a transmission can be heard as everyone tries to hold on to
something.]
Matthews: What’s that? A transmission?
Jr.: No way. There’s no U.M.N., so how can there be a transmission?
Hammer: Talk about obsolete communication methods. This is an
electromagnetic-type transmission.
Ziggy: Can we respond?
MOMO: (goes back to the seat with the computer terminal) Yes, I’ll give it a
try.
[MOMO opens the transmission and suddenly, Miyuki’s voice can be heard with
static. Everyone gasped from it.]
Voice of Miyuki: Hello! Are you guys all alive?
[Shion and Allen float toward the front window.]
Voice of Miyuki: Shion, please! Please answer me!
Shion & Allen: Miyuki!
Voice of Miyuki: Yes, that’s right! It’s me, Miyuki!
[Later, the camera shows the Dämmerung appearing at the scene.]
Matthews: Hey, look!
Allen: It’s the Dämmerung!
Voice of Miyuki: Shion! Thank goodness! I’m so glad you’re alive!
[The camera shows Shion who wipes her left cheek.]
Shion: Honestly… That girl!
[The Dämmerung recovers the Elsa and Shion’s group had made it into the
Dämmerung. Later, the camera shows Shion who watches inside the hangar of the
Dämmerung.]
Juli: You’re going already? The only clue we have is the fragmented information
left in the Y-Data, and with the loss of the U.M.N., you won’t be able to use
any transfer flight methods. All you’ll have at your disposal is normal flight.
I’m afraid it’s going to be a little different.
Shion: Yes, I know. I made a promise to chaos. I know that somehow I’ll reach
Lost Jerusalem.
[The camera shows MOMO who took off her beret for the first time in the story.]
MOMO: Shion, I—May I—I want to go with you, Shion!
Shion: (giggles) Thank you so much, MOMO. But you know, you already have
something to do here. (places her hands on MOMO’s shoulder) You’ll be working
with Scientia…to construct a brand new network. Make sure you do your very best.
MOMO: Okay. I will. Shion. (to Jr.) Jr.
Jr.: Yeah. MOMO, we’ll be gone for a little while, so take care of this place.
MOMO: Okay. Um…
Jr.: What is it?
MOMO: Will you be sure to say, “Hello” to Albedo for me?
Jr.: Yeah. I’ll pass him the message when he wakes up. But, he’s pretty lazy,
so I don’t know when that’ll be!
MOMO: Eh, heh, heh, heh, heh!
[As Jr. steps away a little…]
Jr.: Ziggy, take care of MOMO and Juli form us, okay?
[There was a brief pause.]
Ziggy: Yes, of course. Don’t worry. Concentrate on your mission.
[Jr. turns to Ziggy with a smile. Then, after that…]
Shion: We’ll see you soon. Until then.
[Shion, Jr. and Allen boards the Elsa as MOMO, Ziggy, Juli, Miyuki and Togashi
waves at the Elsa which has flown away from the scene.]
MOMO: (wondering) I’ll be waiting for you.
[The camera zooms into MOMO’s face who continues to wave while holding Alby.]
MOMO: (wondering) I’ll keep waiting until you finally come back! Good luck! See
you soon.
[The Elsa exits the Dämmerung as the theme song is played. The camera shows
Hammer who watches the ladies on the display as Matthews kicks him from the
back. The camera shows Mary and Shelley who communicates with Helmer as Jr.
continues watching the front window. The camera shows Shion and Allen in the
lounge where they watch the Dämmerung distancing from the window view as
various other events can be seen along with Shion wondering.]
Shion: (wondering) Jin, now I think I understand what Wilhelm wanted to do,
just a little bit better. His methods may have been wrong, but now, I think I
understand the logic behind his reasons. Living the same life over and over
again, but living those lives without any regrets is what really matters.
That’s probably what the ideal vision of being human is all about. However, we
humans are really not that strong. And we know that we can’t live like that.
We’re creatures that are much more flawed, weak, and smaller than that. We hurt
others, we lie to ourselves, we hate, we blame others, we regret, but, even if
we are weak, and even if it is our fate to disappear entirely. I think the will
to change the future is still an important one. We must try to change the
things around us, little by little. Even if it is one step at a time, and even
if everything is already pre-determined, it’s not something for us to be sad
about. No. On the contrary, the future is overflowing with hope. And we have
infinite paths to choose from. Isn’t that right? chaos? KOS-MOS?
[Shion holds Allen’s hand and leans on Allen’s shoulder as Shion was wondering
all that time. Then, the camera shows outer space and then, the credits rolls.
As the credits still rolls, the camera shows KOS-MOS’s remains of her body
drifting in space.]
Voice of chaos: I guess both you and I still exist in this world, after all. As
long as people…as long as the universe desires it, we will continue to exist.
We haven’t finished what we need to do yet. So, until then, sleep well, KOS-MOS.
Voice of KOS-MOS: Good night.
[KOS-MOS shuts down and sleeps. After the credits, the camera views the solar
system near Uranus and Neptune where KOS-MOS’s body who is now older sleeps as
it drift away through outer space. Then, the camera shows the “Xenosaga” logo.
This finally ends our story and the game of the entire Xenosaga trilogy where
the mysteries have finally been solved.]
THE END
