SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 25 ***STAGE 25*** IN TRANSIT Hiroshi: ..... Miwa: What's wrong, Hiroshi-san? You've been so quiet... Hiroshi: Just leave me alone, Michie... Miwa: I can't do that. After all, I'm your partner. Besides, with the decisive battle against the Jama Kingdom drawing near, I'll have to insist on you-... Hiroshi: It's not me being insisted on... it's Koutetsu Jeeg. Miwa: Hiroshi-san... (Footsteps approach) Kouji: Hey, look here... Are you going to stress Miwa-san out again? Hiroshi: That's not it...! Ryouma: Then what are you snapping at her for? Hiroshi: ..... Kouji: If there's something bothering you, just talk to us about it. We might be able to help. Hiroshi: ...it's got nothing to do with you guys. Kouji: H, hey now... Tetsuya: Leave him be. His bad mood didn't start today. Ryouma: ..... Hiroshi: Ryou... I want to ask you something. Why is it that you saved us back then? There was a good chance you wouldn't come back alive from dealing with Gore. Ryouma: ...is there ever a reason needed to save your comrades? Hiroshi: ..... Miwa: Just what on earth is the matter, Hiroshi-san? You're not afraid of fighting, are you...? Hiroshi: That's not it. Just... I've felt empty. Tetsuya: Empty...? Hiroshi: When this fighting ends... All that will be left for me is an unneeded cyborg body. I can't go back to living life as a normal human anymore after this...! Miwa: ...that's not true. Even if you have a cyborg body, you still have a human heart... Hiroshi: Don't give me that crap! When the fighting's over, I'm going to be swept aside, aren't I!? Me, the machine only good for fighting!! Kouji: Y, you... Ryouma: Hiroshi-kun... Tetsuya: Is that all you have to say? Hiroshi: What...!? Tetsuya: You're just afraid of facing the Jama Kingdom for the last time, aren't you? Some fighting machine you are... don't make me laugh. Hiroshi: Wh, why you-! Ryouma: Stop it, both of you. This isn't the time for fighting. Hiroshi: Kh...! Tetsuya: ...then, we'll pick this up after beating the Jama Kingdom. Don't run off on me, Hiroshi. Hiroshi: Y, you asshole...!! Tetsuya: I'll tell you one last thing, Hiroshi. Whether you become a machine only good for fighting or not, is up to you. Try to keep that in mind. Hiroshi: ....! JAMA KINGDOM MAIN HEADQUARTERS Himika: What!? The humans are headed this way!? Ikima: Yes. Koutetsu Jeeg is among them as well. Himika: Fufufu... So the Bronze Bell is coming to us. This is perfect. All subjects, prepare for battle! We'll hit them with a full-out assault! Ikima: Yes Ma'am! Amaso: We'll defeat Koutetsu Jeeg and obtain the secret of the Bronze Bell without fail! Gorgon: ...in that case, I shall offer my own battle power as well. Himika: Oh, Gorgon... So you came back from Mycene. I'll gladly accept your assistance. Gorgon: After all, I want to see Tetsuya Tsurugi and Kouji Kabuto defeated here... Himika: Fufufu... come if you dare, humans. I'll teach you the true terror of the Jama Kingdom! IN TRANSIT Synapse: ...then, we'll begin the meeting to discuss the attack strategy that will be used against the Jama Kingdom. First of all, the battleship which will take charge of this operation, and planning the underground entry method, will be the Daikumaryu. Pete: Understood. Synapse: The enemy is most likely aware of our approach, and making preparations to ambush us even as we speak. We have two plans of attack to address that point, but... I'd like to hear the opinions of everyone involved. Then, Captain Burning... if you would elaborate. Burning: Right. Plan ! is to send a scouting force ahead, then send the main force after them... Plan B is to send everyone in one all-out strike. Duo: In other words, either a surprise attack... or a brute-force charge. Quatre: Isn't that oversimplifying it a bit? Duo: Well, I'm fine with either one. Kincaid: With Plan A, assessing the circumstances would make things easier on the main force. Kou: But, there's also the problem of the danger to the recon team. Camille: Plan B has the merit of saving time, but... it could throw us right into an enemy trap. Kyoshiro: So in other words, it wouldn't get us past traps. Kouji: I'm all in favor of Plan B. Boss: That's true, Kabuto's always said he's not a guy who fights much using brainpower. Kouji: What!? I don't recall ever telling you that! Elle: Couldn't we just go with whichever? Killy: I'm for Plan A. Information is what determines the outcome of a battle... Scouting ahead would be best. Remy: At times like this, shouldn't we use the Tri-Three? Shingo: Look, didn't I tell you it's not getting used this time around? Remy: Eh~~? You did? Gai: ...there's also what happened in Isolde. I'm in favor of Plan A. Sanshiro: I'm for Plan B. I think sending everything at once for a decisive encounter would be better. Miwa: Which are you in favor of, Hiroshi-san? Hiroshi: I think... [Choosing Plan B: All-out assault] Hiroshi: ...if the battle gets stretched out too long, we might have to deal with the others within the earth. I'd choose to do it in one fell swoop. Burning: ...Captain, what do you think? Synapse: As he said, the battleground is the enemy's main base. It would be best for us to hit them full-on in one attack. Burning: Roger that. EPISODE 25: THE OPENED DOOR TO HELL [Launch] Jeeg: So this is the main base of the Jama Kingdom... Awfully dreary place. Miwa: Enemy readings have shown up...! Incoming, Hiroshi-san! (Enemy units show up) Jeeg: We've been surrounded!? Ikima: Fool! You've all come like moths to the flame! Amaso: Prepare yourself, Jeeg! We'll defeat you and gain the secrets of the Bronze Bell for ourselves! [Commence battle] [Turn 1 Enemy Phase] (Enemy units appear around Jeeg) Jeeg: What!? They came from underground!? Ikima: Have you forgotten where this is! The underground is our domain!! Jeeg: Ch-! So there are enemies beneath us! [Turn 2 Player Phase] Jeeg: At this rate, there's no limit to them! Michie, I'll put an end to the ones under the surface! Michie: Wait, it's dangerous for just us! Jeeg: Then what do you suggest!? Miwa: If we can just beat the enemies tracking our movement...! Sakon: Tracking our movement...? So that's it... I have it! Everyone, listen up. There's some Haniwa Genjin giving away our position to its comrades. If you can identify and eliminate those, then they won't be able to follow our movements. Jeeg: It's that one, and... That one! Roux: So, if we beat those Haniwa Genjin, it'll put a stop to their assault! Daimonji: However, this is the enemy's main base. If the fighting lasts too long, it will become a battle of attrition...! Everyone, take out those two Haniwa Genjin within 3 turns! Jeeg: Yeah, leave it to me! [Resume battle] [Turn 2 Enemy Phase] Ikima: Hoh, so you noticed the Girara. But will you still make it!? [Mimashi defeated] Mimashi: Argh! How shameful, to show my back like a human! [Amaso defeated] Amaso: Kh...! So I underestimated their strength! [Ikima defeated] Ikima: No! Withdraw from here! [When both Girara are defeated] Jeeg: Okay! Now they shouldn't be able to attack from underground!! Ikima: Why you...! It comes to this even with a frontal assault! (Mycene enemies appear) Kouji: ! What are battle beasts doing here!? Tetsuya: Damned Mycenes...! So they're working with the Jama Kingdom! Gorgon: Gufufufu... that's how it is. We'll settle our long-standing grudge, Tetsuya Tsurugi... and Kouji Kabuto. Kouji: Shut up! I'll make you regret ever joining hands with the Haniwa!! [As soon as all initial enemies are cleared] (Enemy reinforcements appear) Himika: Fufufu... Humans, you've done well to make it this far. Miwa: ! Th, that's!? Ikima: Oh, Himika-sama...!! Jeeg: Himika!? That's Queen Himika!? Himika: Fufufufu... indeed. As Queen of the Jama Kingdom, I am the rightful ruler of all of Japan... Humans, prostrate thyselves before me. And accept the authority of the Jama Kingdom. Sanshiro: Moron! You just came out personally because your other forces are all exhausted! Jeeg: Yeah! You and the Jama Kingdom will both meet their end today!! Himika: Fools, the lot of you! (Lightning crashes) Jeeg: !! Amaso: Oh...! Himika-sama is furious...!! Mimashi: Humans, you'd better watch out for Himika-sama's anger!! Tobia: Wh, what was that just now...!? Hyoryu: Could it be a weather-controlling weapon...! Miwa: That's Himika's sorcery...!? Himika: Fufufu... do you have an impression of my power now? Tetsuya: Don't make me laugh. If all you can do is call lightning, Great can do that too. Himika: What!? Tetsuya: If you want to impress us, try doing something small like the Borot's ordinary techniques. Boss: Yeah! I don't lose to anyone there!! Kouji: Though that's kind of meaningless. Boss: Kabuto! No snide remarks from the sidelines!! Himika: Damned brutes...! I'll make you remember my power!! Jeeg: Bring it on, Himika! We'll settle things here once and for all!! [Resume battle] [Tetsuya vs Gorgon] Tetsuya: Duke Gorgon! What do you gain from joining forces with the Jama Kingdom!? Gorgon: Hoh... just what I'd expect of Tetsuya Tsurugi. So you've realized our scheme. Tetsuya: Spill it! What did you join forces with the Jama Kingdom for!? Gorgon: Fufufu... I'll tell you just one thing. When the secret of the Bronze Bell is obtained, it will mean the true revival of the Mycene Empire! [Gorgon defeated] Gorgon: Why you...! Don't think this is the extent of the Mycene Empire's power! (Retreats) Sayaka: That was an awfully fast retreat for Duke Gorgon... Jun: That's true... And the remainder of the Mycene forces pulled back as well... Tetsuya: The Mycene Empire... Just what the hell are they after... Gorgon: (Gufufufufu... With this, I've given the Jama Kingdom some so-called support...) (All that's left is for Himika to obtain the secret of the Bronze Bell...) [Jeeg vs Himika] Jeeg: Queen Himika! My mission is to defeat you! Himika: How absurd, Hiroshi Shiba! Do you think you can stand against me, Queen Himika, and triumph!? Jeeg: My body was converted to a cyborg one in order to defeat you! If I lose now, my existence will lose all meaning! Himika: In that case, I shall destroy that purpose! When I get the secret of the Bronze Bell from your body, all of Japan will belong to the Jama Kingdom! [Himika defeated] Himika: I, impossible! For me, Himika, to fall like a human!! I won't accept it... I won't accept it! I am the Queen of the Jama Kingdom that was promised eternal prosperity! Jeeg: Himika! Quit your pointless struggling!! Himika: Damn you, Jeeg! If it wasn't for you and Sentarou Shiba, I would have the secret of the Bronze Bell! Before I pass on, I'll burn you to a crisp with my sorcery!! Mekinimekininudaradarah... Mekinimekininudaradarah!! (Explosion) Jeeg: !? (Jeeg is engulfed in flames) Miwa: Hiroshi-san! Jeeg: U, uwaa-!! Kouji: What the!? Flame!? Jeeg: U, uuuugh-!! Tetsuya: Hold tight, Hiroshi!! Himika: Fuhahaha! I won't be destroyed! I'll burn your very heart away!! (Flames) Jeeg: Uwaaaa-!! Kosuke: N, no heat readings...!? Those are not real flames!! Volfogg: So then, this is a form of spiritual attack...! Tetsuya: ! Hiroshi, hold onto the strength of your heart! Push Himika's sorcery back!! Hiroshi: Th, the strength of my heart...!? Tetsuya: That's right! That flame is just an illusion she made! Jeeg: Illusion...!? Tetsuya: Hiroshi, if you're a human, you should have a heart! Fight using the strength of that heart! Jeeg: ....!! Himika: It's futile! You can't overcome my magic!! Jeeg: U, ugh...!! Himika: In the end, you're just a puppet... Something like a mere man-made heart cannot hope to withstand my magic! FUHAHAHAHA! Jeeg: Sh, shaddup...! It's true my body is man-made, but... I don't recall my heart ever being that way!! Himika: !? Jeeg: Listen up, Himika...! Before I'm Koutetsu Jeeg... I'm a cyborg with a heart...! I'm Hiroshi Shiba!! (Jeeg recovers) Himika; I, impossible...! To overcome my sorcery is...!! Jeeg: Accept your defeat, Himika! There's nothing left you can do about it!! Himika: Why you, WHY YOOUU!! Jeeg: Hold it, Himika!! (Rumbling) Kenichi: Th, this rumbling is!? Megumi: Oh no! At this rate, the cave will collapse! Daimonji: Emergency dispatch to all units! Withdraw immediately! Pete: Roger!! Jeeg: Hold on! Are you going to let Himika escape!? Daimonji: We can't share the same fate as the Jama Kingdom! Our fighting won't end here! Jeeg: ....! Miwa: Hiroshi-san, hurry!! Jeeg: I, I got it...!! (Everyone retreats) Ikima: Oh no... we'll be buried alive at this rate! Himika: What are all of you doing. Hurry to the altar. Amaso: That voice... Himika-sama! Himika: Our bodies will soon be destroyed... But, I obtained the secret of the Bronze Bell from Koutetsu Jeeg's body... Mimashi: That means!? Himika: That's right... With the last of our power, we will revive the Emperor of Hell...! Himika: Mekinimekininudaradarah... Mekinimekininudaradarah... (Rumble) Himika: Now, to fulfill our greatest desire... Come forth, Emperor of Hell! (Rumble) ???: ..... Himika: O, ohh...! So this is the Emperor of Hell...! ???: ..... Himika: O Emperor of Hell! In return for my life... bring death to the humans! And, bestow eternal prosperity unto the Jama Kingdom! ???: Fufufu... Himika: !? ???: ...fufufu... fuhahahahaha... Himika: What are you laughing for!? Hurry and grant my wish! ???: ...From a long slumber... I have finally awoken... ...I am called the Emperor of Darkness... Ruler of the Mycene... Himika: M, Mycene!? Y, you're!? ???: Fufufu... ...fuhahaha... ...FUHAHAHAHAHAHA!! (Sound of lightning crashing) Himika: I, impossible... The Bronze Bell summoned... that...!? Th, then... we have lost... to the Mycene... U...gh...! How regrettable......! (Collapses) Gorgon: Fufufu... Himika. Thanks to you, our ruler... Yami no Teiou-sama has been awoken... You've done hard work up until now. I give you my thanks. Ikima: H, Himika-sama! Amaso: Gorgon, why you! What did you do to Himika-sama!? Gorgon: Don't misunderstand. Queen Himika gave her life... for the awakening of the Emperor of Hell. Ikima: What's this...!? Mimashi: Don't feed us gibberish! If that's so, where is this Emperor of Hell now!? Gorgon: He returned to his proper place... Yes, our Mycene Empire. Ikima: !! Mimashi: Wh, what-!? Gorgon: Fufufu... the true form of the Emperor of Hell is that of our leader, Yami no Teiou... Amaso: You! You decieved us!! Ikima: Wh, why you... Unforgivable!! Gorgon: Hoh. Will just you three survivors face me... and the entire Mycene Empire as enemies? Ikima: Mh...! Gorgon: Think it over. Your enemies shouldn't be us, they should be the humans who destroyed the Jama Kingdom... Amaso: Ugh...! Gorgon: Will you choose to die here without avenging Queen Himika? Mimashi: Nnnh...! Gorgon: ...Yami no Teiou was revived thanks to the Jama Kingdom's effort. Saying so makes all of you benefactors of the Mycene Empire... I was thinking of repaying that, by lending my strength to help you carry out Queen Himika's vengeance. Ikima: ...so you're saying we should surrender ourselves to the Mycene? Gorgon: That's not it. I'm saying to fight together. Amaso: What...? Gorgon: Besides, with all of your work, reviving the Jama Kingdom wouldn't be merely a dream, either, right? Ikima: ..... Amaso, Mimashi... As Duke Gorgon says, we must at least avenge Queen Himika... Amaso: Mm-hmm... Mimashi: That's true. Killing all the humans who snatched away Himika-sama's life takes priority. Ikima: Then it's decided. Gorgon: (Fufufu... such simpletons. I'll make the utmost use of them...) IN TRANSIT Miwa: Hiroshi-san... Hiroshi: Michie, huh... Miwa: ...Queen Himika has been defeated. We've triumphed over the Jama Kingdom. Hiroshi: Yeah. Now I don't have any other reason to fight. Tetsuya: ...Hiroshi, what are you going to do from here on? Hiroshi: ..... ...I'll remain with the Alpha Numbers. Tetsuya: Hoh... and here I was expecting you to head straight back to the Build Base. Hiroshi: ...we've beaten the Jama Kingdom, it's not like all of the fighting is over. Besides which... As long as enemies are around, my home is here. Tetsuya: ..... Jun: ...it looks like you were worried over nothing... Tetsuya. Tetsuya: Yeah, looks that way. Hiroshi: What do you mean? Tetsuya: Heh... think it over for yourself. (Walks off) Hiroshi: What's with him...? Jun: You see, Tetsuya was worried about you. And wondering if you'd leave the Daikumaryu after the Jama Kingdom was defeated... Hiroshi: Che... he's more of a meddling asshole than he looks like. I can't rely on that, can I? Jun: ...more likely, I think looking at you reminded him of his former self. Hiroshi: Former...? Jun: See, me and Tetsuya, we've been trained solely to be pilots from the time we were children. So, our youth was all about fighting. Hiroshi: Say what...!? Jun: And so, in order to accomplish the duty he'd been given, Tetsuya made himself hardened and callous... Yes, he made himself a machine only good for fighting. Hiroshi: ....! Jun: But see, when he met Kouji and Ryou and the others... he changed, little by little. He had countless conflicts with friends, but... while he still holds the pride of his own duty, he treasures those bonds. Hiroshi: ..... Jun: So, I think he wanted that for you as well. Hiroshi: ...duty and bonds, huh. I get enough of those lectures from Dad as it is. Miwa: Hiroshi-san...! Hiroshi: But... without Tetsuya 'n Kouji's help, I wouldn't have beaten the Jama Kingdom. So this time it's my turn to lend a hand. ...It's got nothing to do with duty or bonds... It's simply the fact that I'll keep fighting from here on as long as there are enemies left. (Walks off) Miwa: Hiroshi-san... You're still saying that kind of... Jun: Fufufu... You've got your work cut out for you, with a blunt partner like that. Miwa: Eh? Jun: No need to worry. He might be saying that out loud, but deep down in his heart, he understands. If he didn't, he wouldn't say he was staying with the Alpha Numbers, would he? Miwa: Ah... Jun: He's just acting tough. Tetsuya does that at times too. Miwa: (Hiroshi-san...) Jun: ...looks like we'll be remaining acquainted from here on, Miwa. Miwa: Yes... MYCENE EMPIRE MAIN HEADQUARTERS (Fire and brimstone sound effects) Hadias: O, Ohh...! Yuriceasar: Our leader has...! Birdler: Returned at last...! Yami no Teiou: ..... Ankoku Daishogun: Yami no Teiou-sama... Yami no Teiou: ...Generals of Mycene... You have done well... Argos: Yes... such words are an honor. Yami no Teiou: ...My wish is but one thing... Complete domination of the surface world... Those who interfere... will swiftly be dealt death and destruction... Exterminate the humans... Make this planet ours... Ankoku Daishogun: Yes, without fail...! [EYECATCH]