SUPER ROBOT WARS ALPHA 2 ZENGAR ROUTE STAGE 37 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***STAGE 37*** SIDE 3, SWEETWATER Char: ...I see, so Haman Khan has taken over Axis. Nanai: Yes, sir. It seems the Federation intends to use her to keep us in check. Char: That's a rather harsh plan for them. ...or, perhaps it was Haman who was responsible? Nanai: ...Moreover, I believe the one who acted on Haman's behalf to negotiate with the Federation was Cima Garahau. Gato: (So... I suppose that treacherous vixen's true nature has emerged.) Commander, please allow me to handle the matter of Cima. She's crossed the line one too many times, and has proven to be beyond salvation... Char: No... Her usefulness ended with the Gundam theft and the robbing of the nukes. Besides which, it's not as though she knows all of our plans. It doesn't matter if we leave her be. Gato: Yes, sir... Nanai: ...what shall we do then, Commander? We planned to discuss the next step after obtaining Axis, but... If we end up being held in check by Haman, it could cause some serious difficulties for that operation. Char: We're not the only ones she should concern herself with. Until the time comes, we'll guard Axis as best we can. Nanai: ..... Char: Besides which, I doubt someone like Haman, rooted to a hunk of rock like Axis, could percieve my true intent. Nanai: (I'd rather not believe the Commander sympathizes with that woman...) Then, it should be alright to proceed on schedule with "Operation Cold Earth", shouldn't it? Char: Yes. Thanks to everyone's attention being drawn by Axis, stealing Fifth Luna has become all the more simple. Nanai: Understood. Then I'll commence preparations for the fleet departure. Char: ...Lt. Cmdr Gato. I'll entrust the command of the Fifth Luna task force to you. You can fulfill Agille Delaz's greatest wish. Gato: Yes sir... I'll bring Operation Stardust about with my own hands...! MYCENAE EMPIRE MAIN HEADQUARTERS Argos: ...Gorgon. How are the Machine Cell modifications coming along? Gorgon: Sir... It's taking more time than planned. Argos: That accursed Sophia Nate... She's trying to lead us on, isn't she? Gorgon: That's a possibility, but... Last time, even when that Kukuru released Machine Cells into the Magarga, she lost to that Daizengar robot. In the end, it's merely a flawed product of humans... I doubt that Machine Cells have as much use as we'd expected them to. Argos: Mm-hmm... I had thought to make them my spy army's final trump card, but... Gorgon: I consider now that the spare baggage we picked up from the Jama Kingdom has outlived its usefulness. Argos: However, we need the manpower until the next operation begins. At this rate, Ankoku Daishogun will keep gaining more and more influence. Gorgon: Then... it's about time to take out the trash. Kukuru: ...my last chance, you say? Gorgon: That's right. As long as you can't defeat the Alpha Numbers, you won't be allowed to return to the Mycenae. Kukuru: ....! Gorgon: If you want to revive Himika... Keep chasing them to the ends of the Earth or to the ends of the very sky itself. Kukuru: That order... Why do you give it to me, rather than General Ikima, General Imaso, or General Mimashi? Gorgon: Because out of all of them, you're the one who wishes for Himika's revival the most. Or rather... If your family were well, would you rather keep things the way they are? Kukuru: ! You, you know my past...? Gorgon: Fufufu... Don't underestimate our spy army's information network. Long ago, there was a country conquered by the Jama Kingdom... It was said that the ruler of that country, in a desperate attempt to prolong his country's life, sent his own daughter to Himika as a hostage... Kukuru: ..... Gorgon: But, ultimately the country met its demise... The royal family fell into a slumber under Himika's spell. And so, the only remaining member was the princess. ...it's you, Kukuru. Kukuru: ..... Gorgon: You devoted your power to Himika, taking the seat of a leader within the Jama Kingdom, but... Your true aim was to undo the spell on your family. But to do that, you need Himika alive. After all, only Himika herself can undo the spell. Yes, just as with General Takeru. Kukuru: (...cursed Gorgon, so you think to see my steps...!) ...very well. If by some chance, I do defeat the Alpha Numbers... Gorgon: I know. In that case, I'll come up with a spell to wake your family up myself, guhuhuhu... Kukuru: ..... Kukuru: (From the moment I joined with the Mycenae, I knew this day would come...) (Do they really expect me to win against them... against Zengar Zonbolt?) (No, I HAVE to win...! For my family's sake... I must defeat that man...!) Sophia: ...you're going, aren't you? To settle it with him... Kukuru: ...I will defeat Zengar Zonbolt, and then return here once more. That will be the point where any hope for humanity will vanish. Sophia: You know already, don't you? ...your own fate... Kukuru: ! What gave you that kind of... Sophia: ...I can understand just from looking at your eyes. They're like mine were, once... Kukuru: ....! I won't lose. Like you, I have something I must protect. Even if it means my life is forfeit, there is a mission I must fulfill. ...after that will be the test... Sophia: ..... Kukuru: Hmph... Your talking like that. There might be something to it. Sophia: ..... ...I wish I hadn't met you like this... Kukuru: ! Sohia: If we had been born in the same era... we could have shared a long friendship... Kukuru: Fufu... The friendship of shared circumstances, hm... Sophia: ..... Kukuru: ..... ...Sophia Nate, I bestow this unto you. Sophia: ! This is...? Kukuru: ...A mirror handed down in my country from ancient times... A sacred mirror which holds power... It's said to grant divine protection to whomever holds it. Sophia: But... isn't this something important to you? Kukuru: That is why I give it to you. So that I have something to return and reclaim... After I beat the Alpha Numbers and Zengar Zonbolt, of course...! Sophia: ..... (...Zengar...) IN TRANSIT (Newtype flash) Irui: (.....) (...I can hear... a voice...) (Who...? Who is it?) ???: ......I will defeat Zengar Zonbolt, and then return here once more... That will be the point... where any hope for humanity will vanish... Irui: (....!) (A, ah...!) (Zengar... is...?) [This is assuming Takeru was recruited] Zengar: ..... Takeru: ..... Zengar: ..... Takeru: ..... Zengar: ...mh...! Shingo: What are those two doing facing each other? Miwa: It's supposed to be a kendo match, I think. Nana: But they've been like that the whole time. Shingo: Heeh... Looks like they're bending the wooden swords through sheer willpower. Nanga: Is this what they call Image Training? Remy: Either that, or they're ready to confess their loves. Miwa: But... General Takeru has his wife, Miyazu-san... Remy: My, it's just like you to take that so seriously, Miwa-chan. Takeru: That's enough for today... Zengar: !? Takeru: You have some small doubts in your heart... Even for drawing your sword at such a time, you must have discipline... Zengar: Doubt... within me...? Takeru: I would surmise it to be the matter of Kukuru... Zengar: (...that may very well be. Something about the words she spoke before... they bother me.) Do you know anything about that woman, General Takeru? Takeru: Yes... she is...... Bright: Torres, are you done with the reaffirmation? Torres: Yes sir. As expected, it's the Neo Zeon fleet. They've broken formation and are headed this way. Amuro: Damned Char... so he thinks he'll keep us occupied. Bright: Should we intercept from here? Amuro: Probably... We need to lower Neo Zeon's battlepower, even if it's just by a little. Besides which, we might be able to see what Char will do next. Bright: Alright, all personnel assume level one battle stations. Reverse course, and head for the Neo Zeon forces. Torres, inform the other 3 ships as well. Torres: Roger! (Alarm beeps) Midori: All hands, assume level one battle stations. I repeat, all hands assume level one battle stations! Kouji: Alright, guys! Let's go!! Kazuya: Yeah! Retzel: So the enemy is Neo Zeon... They've gotten busy now that Haman's taken over Axis. Zengar: Mm-hmm... Retzel: What's wrong? It's unusual to see you looking depressed... Zengar: ...No, it's nothing... Retzel: ..... OVA: Um, excuse me... Zengar-san. Zengar: ...hm? OVA: Forgive the intrusion before battle, but... Irui-chan insisted on talking with you no matter what... Zengar: Irui did? Irui: ..... ...Zengar... Don't go. You mustn't go and fight... Zengar: ..... Irui: Someone who is after your life is coming... A woman who wants to take your life... Zengar: ....! (A woman... Kukuru...!) Retzel: How can she know something like that? OVA: Well... I asked the reason, but all she did was repeat what she's saying now... Retzel: (Does she have some kind of special intuition...?) Irui: Zengar... I'm begging you... Don't go... Zengar: ..... Irui... I must go on. No matter what enemy it means I must face... I must continue to go on...! Irui: ..... OVA: Come now, Irui-chan... We can't get in the Major's way. Come back with me... Irui: ...B, but...! Zengar: Irui... don't worry. I'll definitely come back. After all, I am... I am the sword that protects you all...! Irui: ....! Zengar: Irui, wait here for me to return. Yes... make some hot coffee for me. Just... Make it black. Irui: ..... ...R, right... I'll be waiting... Waiting... for you to come back... Zengar: Very good... a good answer. Then we shall go! Retzel! Retzel: Very well, my friend. EPISODE 37: A DISTANT DANCE Neo Zeon Soldier: Enemy forces, incoming! Neo Zeon Captain: Alright... they fell for it. We'll slow them down here! [Launch] Amuro: All units, deploy and intercept the enemy. But Neo Zeon's other forces might show signs of movement too... Try to clean these guys up within 4 minutes. Got it? Kincaid: Roger! Zengar: (...Does that mean that woman will appear here...?) [Commence battle] [Stage cleared] Camille: Alright, it's over... (Alarm beeps) Camille: !? Kosuke: I've caught readings of a figure approaching at high speeds! Hyouma: Neo Zeon reinforcements!? Kosuke: N, not that! This is...!! (Magarga appears) Kukuru: Found you...! Alpha Numbers! Miwa: ! That person is...!! Takeru: ...Kukuru... Irui: ....!! OVA: W, what Irui-chan said was true... Kenichi: She came as far as a place like this pursuing us...! Hime: B, but... Isn't that person alone!? Kazuya: ! Could she have come for a duel with Major Zengar...!? Kukuru: Can you hear me, Zengar Zonbolt? I am Kukuru... Priestess of the Underground Spring. Zengar: ....! Kukuru: The time to settle things with you has arrived...! Let us have a traditional match! Zengar: ..... Nana: Sh... she means a duel!? Kyoshiro: Yeah, looks that way... Kukuru: Come, Zengar! What is your response!? Zengar: Very well...! I will accept your challenge!! Sanshiro: Y, you're serious, Major!? Zengar: Kukuru came this far alone with no help... suitably prepared, of course. And so, as a warrior... I must battle her fairly! Kouji: Y, you're gonna fight alone!? Zengar: Of course. Sanshiro: But what if something happens to you!? Zengar: You should know... my fighting began with Kukuru's attack. So I need to settle things with her by my own hand. Takeru: ...Is that for the best...? Zengar: Yes. Takeru: All of you... you heard him. Leave this place to him... Tetsuya: Major Zengar...! Zengar: I know. I have no intention of ending my fight here. ...so go, please. Irui: Zengar...! Zengar: Irui... I'll keep my promise. (All units retreat) Kukuru: Fufufu... now our obstacles are gone... Zengar: Yes... there is no longer a need for words...! More than words, I will put that distant future at stake and settle this once and for all!! Nuooooo-!! Kukuru! This duel is on!! Kukuru: Just the way I want it! Let's go!! [Resume battle] [Zengar vs Kukuru 1] Zengar: Enter the stage of battle!! Kukuru: Depart to the realm of the dead, Zengar Zonbolt!! [Zengar vs Kukuru 2] Zengar: By my focus and will, I will defeat you!! Kukuru: Silence! I'll send you to the Underworld!! [Zengar vs Kukuru last] Zengar: Nuoooogh!! Kukuru: Haaaaa!! [Kukuru defeated] Kukuru: Aah... aaah...! Zengar: ..... Kukuru: U... gh...! So I suppose in the end, I could not take your life... Zengar: ..... Kukuru: ...The victory is yours... now... finish it... Zengar: ..... Kukuru: What's wrong...? The realm of the dead is my birthplace... it will be merely sending me back... Zengar: ...Our duel is over. Kukuru, the warrior of the Jama Kingdom, perished by my Zankantou. Kukuru: ....!? Zengar: ...Right now, standing here... is Kukuru, princess of an ancient kingdom... Kukuru: !! Zengar: ...Go. And never show yourself before me again. Kukuru: Y, you... You plan to give me your pity...!? Zengar: Negative. It is compassion... for one thrust into the same plight as mine, a sole survivor forced to battle. Kukuru: Wh, what did you say...!? I killed your brethren... I killed Sophia Nate...! Zengar: ..... ...that is the same to me. I no longer have reason to fight you... Kukuru: ..... Zengar: Kukuru... From now on, live for yourself. Be freed from your past... And live for your own future. Kukuru: ...Zengar... You're... (NPC appears) ???: ..... Zengar: !? That's-!? Kukuru: !! (Attack sequence) Kukuru: ...ah... a, ahh.... Zengar: K, Kukuru--!! ???: ..... Zengar: WHY YOOOOUUU!! (NPC vanishes) Zengar: !!! Kukuru: U, ugh... cough...! Zengar: Kukuru!! Kukuru: ...fu, fufufu... this must be... the last scene... Zengar: Kukuru! Hold yourself together! You can still...!! Kukuru: ...No... it's already beyond help... Zengar: Kukuru!! Kukuru: ...Hear me... Zengar Zonbolt... Zengar: !? Kukuru: Your mistress... Sophia... is alive... Zengar: Wh...!! WHAT!? Kukuru: ...that woman is... alive... ...you should... Sophia Nate... Zengar: Kukuru!! Kukuru: A, ah...! ...I can... see... My homeland... ...beautiful... flowers... near the river... ...Father... Mother... I'm coming home... ...to both of you... ...I'm... going... now... (Explosion) Zengar: !! Why...!? Why did you have to die...!? You could have had a new future, Kukuru... Why...!? U, ugh... ooh...! Oooh...!! UOOOOOOOOOOOOOGH!! MYCENAE EMPIRE MAIN HEADQUARTERS Sophia: ..... ! A crack in the mirror... ...Kukuru... ...you've gone, haven't you... To your homeland... IN TRANSIT Zengar: ..... Retzel: So you came back alright. ...she's been waiting for you the whole time. Irui: Zengar... Your coffee... It's black this time... Zengar: ..... Irui: Zengar...? Zengar: Sorry... Leave me alone for a while... (Walks off) Irui: ..... Retzel: ...Zengar... Zengar: ..... (Door slide) Retzel: ...Zengar, I brought Irui's coffee. Zengar: ..... Retzel: ...I see. Something you can't share with even me, hm. Zengar: ..... ...Kukuru is dead. Retzel: ...I see... Zengar: I fought Kukuru... not for revenge, but to settle things as a warrior. And... That was supposed to settle it for both of us. Retzel: ...But she wouldn't accept that? Zengar: No... Kukuru died at the hands of the Custos. Retzel: What...!? Zengar: Why it showed itself before me, I don't know... Retzel: (Perhaps, to protect him...?) Zengar: But... I, the Sword that Cleaves Evil... couldn't save a single woman... Could this have been... punishment for not fulfilling my role as a sword back then...? Retzel: ...Life is full of unavoidable tragedies... All you can do is break away from the past. ...I did so in my own way. Zengar: ..... ...No... Not yet. I can't break away from the past yet. Sophia... Not as long as Sophia Nate is alive... Retzel: What...!? Zengar: Kukuru told me at the very last... that she is being held by the Mycenae... Retzel: ..... Zengar: ...Kukuru is dead... and Sophia is alive... I suppose it could be my destiny to to sacrifice those I must protect, and wield this sword... Retzel: ..... Are you going to save Dr. Nate? Zengar: ...That's... My role as her sword is finished... There are still things I must do... (Alarm sounds) Bright: What's going on!? Torres: Emergency message from the garrison stationed at Fifth Luna! Currently, they're under attack from Neo Zeon forces! Bright: Fifth Luna!? Are they trying to steal a mining asteroid!? Torres: At the moment their objective is unknown! Amuro: There's no mistaking that it's Char, with this kind of timing...! But, what does he expect to do with Fifth Luna? Even if he takes it to Sweet Water... ! He wouldn't!? Bright: What's wrong, Amuro!? Amuro: Bright, I've figured out what Char's planning! Get this ship to Fifth Luna now!! Bright: Char's plan!? Amuro: Yes, he's going to drop Fifth Luna on the Earth!! [EYECATCH]