SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***STAGE 35*** IN TRANSIT Darius: Hoh... So the Alpha Numbers are on the moon? Desmond: Yes, sir... We're allowing them to exhaust their resources and strength fighting other Earthlings. Killer: There's no better chance than now to get them. Darius: Indeed. Soon enough, Bharm Minor will reach the Earth sphere from Mars as well... And, while that's going on, our home world of Zera should be getting swallowed by a black hole. Asimov: We have to find a second home world by then, or else, right? Darius: Exactly. The people of Zera don't have much time remaining... Dark Heavenly Kings, take this to heart. Dankel: Sir...! Desmond: Our Lord King Darius has given his orders. Henceforth, we commence attack upon the Alpha Numbers. Killer: You damned Earthlings, this time we'll crush you to a pulp. Dankel: Hold it, Killer. If we attack head-on, we won't be able to laugh off the damage we'll take. Killer: Did you get cold feet, Dankel!? There's no need to bother fearing the Earthlings! Asimov: No, Dankel has a point. Don't forget Richter's defeat, Killer. Dankel: Righter is not an incompetent commander. We can't afford to under- estimate the strength of the Earthlings that brought him to his knees. Also, the Alpha Numbers aren't the only Earthlings in our way. Killer: Mm-hmm... Desmond: Dankel, do you have some kind of plan prepared to go by what you say? Dankel: Of course. And, like any professional, I also have a backup plan. Asimov: Just what I'd expect, Dankel. You're the sharpest of the Four Heavenly Kings. Dankel: Fufufu... Now their destiny will be to merely flicker in the wind... Midori: Even though it's a holiday, we get stuck doing the rounds. Pete: Don't complain, Midori. As soon as we find out what Neo Zeon's doing, we have to get moving ASAP. Shingo: Yesterday it was the Earth, today it's the Moon, and tomorrow it's the Colonies... We're quite the errand boys, aren't we. Killy: No kidding. Next, we'll be helping out selling junk, or cleaning the gutters. Remy: Tsk, tsk, tsk... That kind of attitude doesn't suit a hero of justice. Killy: We're no heroes of justice, we're just volunteers. Shingo: You could say that. Sanshiro: But, I can get some satisfaction from fighting for the sake of peace. Hachiro: You're so cool, Sanshiro-san! A real hero of justice! Sanshiro: Even if you praise me like that, it doesn't make me feel much better. Hachiro: Then who would you rather do it? Sanshiro: Well, obviously, a pretty girl... *ALARM SOUND* Pete: The enemy!? Daimonji: Alpha Numbers, a squad of aliens is approaching Epsilon City! All units, head to directly intercept them! Sanshiro: Roger! I won't let a single one touch Epsilon City! Killy: Then, shall we get into the volunteer spirit? Shingo: Yes, let's. Remy: Hey~, hold on, you can't say anything cooler than that? EPISODE 35: THE DAIKUMARYU, IN A CRITICAL MOMENT!! [LAUNCH] Pete: Daikumaryu, standby, OK! Midori: Enemy squadron, approaching! (Enemy units appear) Killer: Hmph... Dankel sure talks big, but if I can take 'em out here, he won't have any complaints. Belgan! I'll head off the Daikumaryu and the Alpha Numbers! Belgan: Very well. I will remain here, as per the original plan. I'll look forward to your performance. Killer: Guhahahaha! Leave it t'me! Belgan: (Hmph... Even if they're called the Dark Four Heavenly Kings, that doesn't necessarily imply that they cooperate with one another...) Midori: Professor Daimonji! As expected, the enemy's target seems to be Epsilon City! Daimonji: Alpha Numbers, intercept the enemy! Don't let a single one enter the city! [COMMENCE BATTLE] [Kazuya vs Belgan] Kazuya: Belgan! What happened to Richter!? Belgan: There's no use in trying the same poison twice if it fails once. He was recalled back to Bharm Minor! [Kenichi vs Belgan] Kenichi: Do Belgan! So you still haven't given up on the Earth!? Belgan: Of course not. Now that Richter's gone, there's all the more reason for me to show my true strength! Kenichi Gou! You had better prepare yourself for the battles from here on out! [Killer defeated] Killer: Curse you Earthlings! Now we've got no choice but to go with Dankel's plan! [Belgan defeated] Belgan: Our mission will most likely be a failure at this rate. All we can do now is rely on the backup plan. [Stage clear] Midori: All enemy units destroyed, with no damage to Epsilon City. Daimonji: I see... So we somehow managed to protect the citizens... (Monster appears) Pete: An ambush!? (Monster moves) Sakon: Oh no! They've entered Epsilon City! Daimonji: Pete-kun! Send the Daikumaryu forward at full speed! Pete: Forward at full speed! We'll ram the enemy mecha! (Enemy explodes) Hachiro: Alright! Way to go, Daikumaryu! Pete: Professor Daimonji, the enemy has been destroyed. Daimonji: Mm-hmm... what about the city? Midori: There seem to be some injured people from wrecked buildings, but no major damage. Daimonji: Recall all units back. The Daikumaryu will land in the city, and help tend to the injured. Pete: Roger that. Sakon: ..... MOON SURFACE, EPSILON CITY Hyoryu: Enryu, I'm done extinguishing fires here. How about you? Enryu: It's pretty nasty over here. There are people trapped in this collapsed building! Goldymarg: And a-one, and a-two!! (Crash) Goldymarg: Gimme a break... city construction right after a battle... Mamoru: Hang in there, Goldymarg. Everybody's depending on you guys, after all. Leo: Mamoru-kun's right. At times like this, you're the ones we need. Goldymarg: ...Geez... You really know how to put the squeeze on your manpower... Well, I guess Robotpower'd work better. (Crash) Sanshiro: Yamagatake, do something about that pillar! Yamagatake: Got it! (Crash) Sanshiro: That's...!? Yamagatake: What's up? Sanshiro: Stop, Yamagatake! There's a person trapped inside! Yamagatake: Say what!? Sanshiro: Hey, you! Snap out of it! ???: ...Starl...! What are you doing here!? Sanshiro: Eh...? ???: Ah... Starl... Sanshiro: H... Hey! Come on! Hold yourself together! ???: Uh... ugh... Sanshiro: ...are you up now? ???: Starl...! Sanshiro: ...Sorry, but you've got the wrong guy. My name is Sanshiro Tsuwabuki. ???: (That's right... Starl is gone now... Killed by the Earthlings...) Sanshiro: This is the inside of the Daikumaryu. We spotted you beneath some rubble in the city and brought you here. ???: ...Thank you very much... Sanshiro: Er... Not at all... If you thank me like that, you'll embarass me... ???: Um... Sanshiro: Well... y'know, you're kinda pretty and all... ???: ...you're rather good at flattery, aren't you. Sanshiro: It's the truth. ...By the way, what name do you go by? Erika: ...Erika. Sanshiro: Heh... So you're called Erika too... Erika: Is there someone else you know called that? Sanshiro: Sort of. She's the girlfriend of a friend of mine. ...you're a lot prettier, though. Erika: My... Sanshiro: The Daikumaryu's going to remain in Epsilon City for a bit. You can remain here until then. Erika: Alright... Sanshiro: Well then, I'll stop by to check up on you later... (Door slide) Erika: ..... Erika: (Whatever the method, I've successfully infiltrated the Daikumaryu...) (Now all that's left is to carry out my mission...) Kyoshiro: So you've returned, Casanova. Sanshiro: Eh...? Nana: I heard all about it, Sanshiro-san. How you saved a cute girl in the city. Sanshiro: You got me... So I guess everybody knows... Banjou: These past several days have kept people busy nonstop, after all. Everybody's dying to have some entertainment. Kazuya: So, how's this cute girl doing? Sanshiro: Kazuya... Kazuya: What's the matter...? You're looking at me funny... it's creeping me out. Sanshiro: Not that, um... I just kinda get how you felt when you rescued Erika back on Mars. Nana: Uwa... meaningful dialogue! Yamagatake: Oh man...! I missed out on TWO chances to meet pretty girls! Midori: Wow... even someone who only judges on looks like Sanshiro can catch a lucky break. Sanshiro: Hahaha... well, you know. Banjou: Did you at least ask her name? Sanshiro: Y... Yeah... Midori: Judging from that awkward expression, I take it she wouldn't tell you? Sanshiro: No, it's not that... Nana: Come on, fess up! Sanshiro: Well... She's called Erika too... Kazuya: Say what...!? Kyoshiro: That's... pretty damned strange... Sanshiro: ...well, I'll leave the rest of it to your imagination. Kyoshiro: ..... Kazuya: Whoa, Kyoshiro...! This is where you're supposed to talk about how she's probably an enemy spy or something. Kyoshiro: I don't normally keep my mouth shut when there's something I think should be said... Sanshiro: ..... Kyoshiro: ...but, this time I don't intend to raise suspicion. If this Erika ended up being a spy, it'd be far too simple and sloppy. Sanshiro: Kyoshiro... Kyoshiro: When it comes to the romantic affairs of others, I'm no fool. So, today I'll just leave you with one tidbit... A wise man once said, "Those who truly fall in love, all fall in love at first sight." ...the words of Shakespeare. Kazuya: I can sympathize with those words... Sanshiro: Yeah... I'm starting to be able to comprehend them too. Banjou: Well... You're free to do all the falling in love you like, but the enemy's attacks aren't over yet. Try not to let your guard down. Erika: (My lover, Starl, participated in the Earth attack and perished...) (Even though it was to avenge him that I volunteered as part of this plan to overthrow the Earthlings through sabotage, still...) Sanshiro: How're you feeling, Erika? Erika: Sanshiro... Who are those people behind you...? Kazuya: Err... You see... Nana: Just fess up. Everybody heard you were really pretty, Erika-san, so we followed along to see. Erika: Oh my... Kouji: That's about the long and short of it... Shingo: Well, you won't find a man who hates a pretty face. Kenta: Still, you really are pretty. Mamoru: Yeah... there are a lot of pretty girls in the Alpha Numbers but they just can't compete. Kazuya: Sorry for all the racket. My name's Kazuya Ryuuzaki. If we're bothering you, we'll leave right away. Monsha: Hey, Kazuya! No playin' the gentleman by yourself! Hyouma: Yeah! You've got that other Erika-san, don't you!? Erika: Other Erika...? Sanshiro: I told you before, didn't I? Kazuya's girlfriend's name is also Erika. Kazuya: Though we're kind of seperated due to our circumstances. Erika: I see... Kazuya: Still, I believe we'll meet again one day. Erika: ..... Killy: Those sorrow-filled eyes... You've got some kind of secret, don't you? Erika: (Don't tell me they uncovered my identify as a saboteur from the planet Zera...!?) Killy: It must be an old flame... or maybe you're in love now? Erika: Um... well... Kenta: Cut it out, Killy. You're putting Erika-san on the spot, you know. Sanshiro: Kenta-kun is right. C'mon, everybody out. I'll catch up later. Killy: Well now, I certainly can't argue with such a strong claim of monopoly. Shingo: Stop with the unnecessary comments. We nuisances should be getting lost. Nana: Okay... take care of yourself, Erika-san. Erika: I will... Thank you... Hyouma: Sanshiro, don't try anything funny while you're alone with her! Sanshiro: D, don't be stupid! Kouji: Give us the lowdown later! Sanshiro: Shut up and get lost already! (Door slide) Erika: ..... Sanshiro: Sorry, I meant to cheer you up but it ended up like that... Erika: No, it's fine... I could see you and everyone else's concern. Sanshiro: Really? Well, as you saw, they're pretty easygoing guys. Erika: But, those peoople are fighting aliens as well... Sanshiro: That's right. We have to stop their invasion as soon as we can so that we can restore peace quickly. Erika: It's not like they're fighting all the time for pleasure either... Sanshiro: Eh...? Erika: Nothing... Just a woman's intuition... Sanshiro: Whatever the reason, brushing away falling embers is our job. Erika: Let's just stop this line of conversation... Sanshiro: That's a nice pendant you're wearing. Erika: Thank you... It's a reminder to me... Sanshiro: Is it something that Starl person gave you...? Erika: Yes... it's all in the past, though... Sanshiro: ..... Erika... Couldn't you be friends with me from now on? Erika: Eh...? Sanshiro: It's fine, right? Even if you say no, I've decided already. Erika: Sanshiro... (Door slide) Sakon: ...Sanshiro, so you're still here. The meeting's about to start. Sanshiro: I gotcha, Sakon. I'll be right there. Make some excuse to Pete for me. Erika: Sakon? Sanshiro: Yeah, let me introduce you. This is Sakon Gen. In simple terms, he's the brains of the Daikumaryu. Sakon: ...a pleasure, Erika-san. I heard about you from the others. Erika: (This man is Sakon Gen... One of the targets of my mission...) Sanshiro: Erika...? Erika: I'm sorry, Sanshiro... I felt a bit dizzy... Sanshiro: Sorry, Erika. You got exhausted because of us, huh. I'm heading to a meeting, so you just rest here for a bit. Erika: Wait, Sanshiro... Sanshiro: What? Erika: Your words before, made me very happy... Sanshiro: Erika... Erika: (Sanshiro Tsuwabuki... A simple, cheerful, wonderful man...) (Being with you feels like being with Starl again... But, I work for the planet Zera...) (This pain is my deepest heart... I must defeat you all... We were never meant to be...) (Once I set this time bomb, it will all be over...) (Lights flickeron) Erika: Who's there? Sakon: Erika-san... Remove what you just attached to the Daikumaryu's main computer. Erika: Sakon Gen...! Sakon: I removed the explosives you planted already. Erika: ...when did you figure out my true identity? Sakon: Yesterday's enemy attack gave me the feeling they'd lay out some kind of bait. So, I took the liberty of putting a tracker on you. Erika: ...Just what I'd expect of the brains of the Daikumaryu, an impressive deduction. So, what does this genius plan to do with me now? Sakon: ...If you remove the detonator and leave, I won't do a thing. Erika: What do you mean? I work for the planet Zera...! Sakon: The planet Zera... So that's the third of the alien planets... Sanshiro-kun thinks very highly of you... So, I don't want to do anything that would injure him. And I saw those same feelings in you. Erika: ..... Sakon: The only one who knows you're from the planet Zera is me. I can keep all of that to myself. Erika: ..... ...I lose, Sakon Gen... to your mind and heart... Sakon: So you understand... Erika: ...But, I have a reason I cannot back down...! Erika: And also, Sakon Gen...! My mission includes capturing you, one of our biggest obstacles! Sakon: What!? Erika: You'll regret being foolish enough to come by yourself, Sakon! Sakon: !! (Explosion) Sanshiro: Wh, what the!? Pete: This shaking...! An explosion!? Midori: Emergency situation! Emergency situation! Something has gone off in the Main Computer Room inside the Daikumaryu's head compartment! Sanshiro: What'd she say!? Pete: Damn! When did the enemy get in!? Dark Birdman: Agent #3460, good job on your mission. Erika: ...It's only natural for a Zeran. Dark Birdman: Then bring Sakoon Gen here. Erika: Sir... Erika: What will happen to that man now? Dark Birdman: There's no need for you to know that. Erika: ...Then, my next mission... Dark Birdman: ...#3460, before that there's something I'd like to affirm. Erika: ..... Dark Birdman: You must have had several opportunities to destroy the Daikumaryu. But yet you only destroyed a single portion... How will you explain yourself? Erika: That's due to Sakon Gen's interference... Dark Birdman: You captured Sakon yourself. Why didn't you destroy the Daikumaryu after that? Erika: That's... Dark Birdman: In short, you slipped up. And in our Dark Horror Army, we don't tolerate failure. Saboteur #3460... I sentence you to execution. Erika: That's not-! (Explosion) Dark Birdman: #3460, you think you can flee? Erika: I can't die...! I can't die in a place like this...! Starl... Sanshiro... I'm... I'm...! Dark Birdman: Die, #3460! (Unit appears) Dark Birdman: What!? Y, you all are!? (Explosion) Erika: It saved me...? [EYECATCH]