Narrator: Discovered at an Old World ruin, a tablet that holds the secrets of Old World technology. Following a rumor of its discovery, Johnny and May have fallen into a trap at the hands of Venom and the Assassin Syndicate. Will their time for payback come?

Johnny: Well now... how do we fight alone?

Venom: Oh? And who's driven who against the wall?

May: Being a sore loser, that's pathetic!

Venom: The power of the Assassin Syndicate... is like this!

Johnny: What is that?!

Venom: Let me bury you with this building. It's an Old World technology tablet after all... it shouldn't break that easily. After you two are dead, I can look for it at my leisure...

Johnny: You, when did you...

May: Coward!

Venom: We, the Assassins, are a killing Syndicate! If it becomes necessary we can prepare for a number of plans. Such as... rigging a building to explode, and leaving one behind to pin down the enemy...

Johnny: So your pals were pretending to be beaten? It's clear enough now that you explain it, but shouldn't you brag after it's done? Let me show you a mystery...

May: We did it, Johnny!

Venom: Prepare yourself... Dark Angel!

Johnny: Oh, and now my miraculous sexy form... could have been hurt.

Venom: Damn, did we spend too much time talking...

Disc: This disc is a Data Disc collecting the current scientific knowledge of the world. Knowledge, origins, and scientific technology are recorded in this technological backbone. The four-alloy metal coating *bzz* Please select a chapter number or use the search key *bzz* clones can be created from these cells *bzz* to search by genre, please use the genre select key *bzz* Cherenkov Radia...

Venom: This is... a holographic image!

May: It worked?

Johnny: Oh, so it still works even cut in half?

Venom: This is... a "disc" of the Old World! Do you mean to say that with this, one can remake the weapons of the Old days?

Johnny: So... a database system, after all.

Venom: Yes... the sealed technology of the Old World. Said to surpass even Gears, blacktech! Sorry, but we Assassins will take this...

Johnny: I like how I'm living now. Living with May, being free... my life now... I won't let you have it just for blacktech!

May: Johnny!

April: May, sorry to keep you waiting!

May: April! Is everyone on the ship ok?

April: We're ok over here! Jellyfish Pirates... you can't beat us in the sky!

April: Then let's go... everyone! Gather around!** It's your turn!
**Another reference to May's IK

Venom: Damn!

May: Ok, to finish...

Johnny: ...we run.

May: Not again, Johnny!

Johnny: Hurry!

May: Oh, the tablet...

***

May: Why did we run away?

Johnny: We shouldn't fight with a joke of a Syndicate like that. It'd drop our rank.

May: Really?

Johnny: Oh and anyway, that tablet... it's a disk. It's not a treasure map.

May: Huh?

Johnny: That has Old World technology in it.... hmm, like a book.

May: Then, treasure...?

Johnny: ... has nothing to do with it.

May: I don't like books!

Johnny: Old World technology... this certainly is precious, but also dangerous... probably best to get rid of it now... tsk tsk, wait a second...

May: Ok, let's trash it!

Johnny: Hey, don't be hasty!

May: But...

Johnny: Ah ha, great idea.

May: What what!? What great idea?!

Johnny: Look forward to finding out...

***

Venom: It's me... I see... they've seen Him... Ok. Finding the tablet is on hold. Put everybody on search! Zato-sama... I'll definitely save you!

***

April: Ah, May! What's that pendant?

May: Isn't it great?! I just got it from Johnny.

April: Shining in the morning light... so pretty!

May: Isn't it, isn't it?

April: Heheh... I got one too!

May: Ehhh!?

April: See, together with May!

Leap: Oh, everybody's here together.

May: Huh? Leap-san too...

April: Aah, Leap-san's with us too...

Leap: It looks like the other girls all got one too...

April: To think that tablet could be used for this...

Leap: It's almost Johnny-san's birthday, isn't it? In return for these pendants, we should all think about getting him something nice!

May: (Johnny gave everybody a present... ok! I'll pay him back not with everybody else, but as myself, as a woman...)

April: Hey, what do you think would be good? May?

May: Ah, sorry April. I'm going to go out for a bit.

April: Where are you going?! May?!

May: I'm going to buy a present for Johnny!

April: Buy one? But you have no money...!

May: I'll earn it myself! After all, I'm an adult! Adults should give a loved one a present that has feelings with it!

Narrator: The Jellyfish Pirates' ship, floating in the sky, heads towards a new goal. The Assassins, defeated, leave to search for a man. Can sins be erased? Can redemption be found? People welcome a new day, fearing the darkness they've witnessed...

5. [ Street Corner ]

Narrator: Chapter Two - Street Corner

Narrator: The Old World Ruin crumbled as a result of the violent battle. Ky, serving as an officer of the Police Force, has let Johnny and May run away. What was left was only half of a tablet of the Old World...

Ky: Is everyone alright?

Officer 1: Somehow, we were all able to escape out the front...

Ky: Change of course?

Officer 2: Completed.

Ky: Thank God. Then, everyone please retreat back to the ship momentarily.

Showman: Um... I'm still being held, but... my ruins...?

Ky: Without question, they will be sealed. And, in relation to that you must be punished, so be prepared.

Officer 1: Now, I need to take some information, so come with me.

Showman: But...!

Ky: I will go and make sure there were no aftereffects in the village, then return to the ship.

Officer 2: I'll go too...

Ky: I'll be fine by myself. If something happens I'll contact you.

Officer 2: Understood.

***

Ky: To think there was something that dangerous so close to a village like this... at least we avoided the worst situation... thank God. Now to take care of the tablet from the Ruins...

Ky: I wonder... what is in that tablet... Somehow I feel that it would've been better to seal it with the ruins, but... if I'm commanded to bring it back, I'll have no choice. But a tablet like this... like this... like...it's gone?

Ky: Impossible... it was here... ! I was pickpocketed! Those children just now... it couldn't be!

***

Man: Yo, did you get anything good?

Girl: Yeah, I got this from the guy in the white cape!

Man: Well done, well done. But try for somebody that looks richer next time... do well, and we'll let you join our team. Our team's great! You can eat good stuff all the time...

Girl: Really?!

Man: Steal from 2 or 3 more people... and we'll talk about it.

Girl: Ok!

Man: Now, let's see... what is this? Is this really worth anything?

Chipp: No it ain't!

Man: Wh-who's there!?

Chipp: What are you doing, using kids! Piece of trash!

Man: What are you talking about!?

Chipp: Luring kids with food... you have no right to live. Take this!

Chipp: Stand up. Come on!

Chipp: To think that trash like you exists!

Ky: Stop.

Ky: The only way I can see this is bullying... stop it.

Chipp: Don't try to stop me.

Ky: Keep going, and he'll die.

Chipp: Anh? Why the hell are you here?

Ky: I'm a victim, you see. Of that pickpocket...

Chipp: Seems like something important was taken from you. I just got it back. Here.

Ky: Now, let him g...

Chipp: Hey!

Ky: Stop it!

Chipp: Huh? You got what yours, so you have no more business here. Go home, son. This ain't a tourist attraction.

Ky: I have no problem with making you two a tourist attraction... in the courtroom.

Chipp: And I just did you a favor. What's with that cop-like talk?

Ky: I AM a cop.

Chipp: So you... you're a friend of these dogs!?

Ky: There's no need to be serious towards these village punks... Chipp Zanuff.

Chipp: Don't use my name lightly! This isn't me being serious...

Ky: That's why I stopped you.

Chipp: You know... I hate punks who lure kids with food, but I hate the Police even more! Even though they can't do anything by themselves, they carry themselves around just like that! They ignore those in need and make themselves the friend of the rich! That's just called political corruption.

Ky: I don't care what you think about us, but I can't let you act as you're doing now. Please come with me.

Chipp: And if I say no?

Ky: Then I'll force you.

Chipp: Hey! With that weak kind of "justice", you get all high and mighty!

Ky: (Geh... I have the disadvantage fighting here.)

Chipp: I can't stand that... that intelligence-faking talk, that disguised body! I don't like it at all! Gamma Blade!

Ky: (Can I dodge it?)

Chipp: Dammit... you can dodge that?

Ky: (I must get to somewhere more out in the open...)

Ky: Why don't you chase me with that speed you like so much!

Chipp: Stop running! Wait!

Chipp: Damn it, staying and running...

Ky: (If we fight here, it'll impact the village. I need to get somewhere with no people around...)

Chipp: Alpha Blade!

Ky: Not here...!

Ky: (Can't I stop it from impacting our surroundings, much less dodge it?)

Ky: (I've got to get somewhere with no people!)

Chipp: Wait!

Narrator: Ky, in the process of withdrawing from human settlement, suddenly finds himself at the Old World ruins...

Ky: It seems I've come back to these Old World ruins. Now that we're here, I can fully concentrate on being a suitable opponent for you.

Chipp: You can still talk crap like that... after running away...

Ky: It seems that when the blood goes to your head, it's hard for you to realize what's going on.

Chipp: Shut up. Eat this!

Ky: Stun Edge!

Chipp: Is that it?! I'm a shinobi! Find Me!

Ky: He disappeared?!

Chipp: This is it! Delta End!

Ky: Let me show you me being serious. Stun Edge... Charge Attack!

Chipp: What's happening... my technique!

Ky: What the!

Officer 1: Ky-sama, it's an emergency! A Zepp battle airship has...!

Ky: What I've done... has it blown up to something like this?!

???: We are Zepp's Air Force. You over there... hand over that tablet. Listen to our request, and we'll guarantee your safety.

Ky: What...!

???: You're surrounded. Since we've ressurrected Old World technology... our weapons are powerful. Even if effects pop up in that village... we don't care.

Ky: It seems yet another amazingly bad thing has entered the picture... understood. I will do as you request.

???: As to be expected, Ky-dono. A wise decision. That is all.

Ky: What I've done...

???: President Gabriel will probably thank you.

Ky: Chipp Zanuff...!... looks like I let you get away. Both of them... no... I can't let the tablet get away!

Narrator: It wasn't a defeat... it was a beginning. Ky Kiske calls his own Police ship. Letting Chipp go, Ky aims for the retreating Zepp airship... until it melts into the blue sky.

6. [ Thunder ]

Narrator: Chapter Three - Thunder

Narrator: When the Police Force arrived at the Old World ruin to pick up Ky, he had already lost sight of the Zepp airship...

Officer 1: Ky-sama...

Ky: Please hurry. We can't afford to lose them here...

Officer 2: There appear to be traces of cannonfire up ahead.

Ky: Then let us go immediately.

Officer 1: Report!

Ky: Up here in the sky, nobody will get needlessly involved...

Showman: Um... about me...

Ky: This is an emergency. I'll deal with you later.

Ky: The enemy is...?

Officer 1: Headed towards the interior.

Ky: Can we catch them?

Officer 1: Leave it to me. The Police Force will not lose out to Zepp's ships.

Officer 2: The enemy has fired! One... two... three shots! Here it comes!

Officer 2: Hit the stern! Also the engines. No damage!

Ky: Are you alright?

Officer 1: Leave it to me! Full magic power!

Officer 2: I see it! More enemy shots... incoming!

Ky: Can we not attack from this end?

Officer 1: They are out of shot range.

Ky: Those Old World weapons... quite a formidable opponent.

Officer 2: Damage to the magic support from that last attack. Speed is dropping.

Ky: Can we get close to them, even for a second?

Officer 1: What do you plan on...

Ky: I will sneak onto their ship by myself.

Officer 1: But...!

Ky: We can't let them get away.

Officer 1: Understood. We'll chase them down!

Ky: I'm counting on you.

Ky: An attack?

Officer 2: It's a thundercloud... amazing.

Ky: The ship?

Officer 2: No problems. Target speed is dropping.

Officer 1: Now we can catch up!

Officer 2: Sensors are malfunctioning because of the lightning...

Ky: Can we get them in sight?

Officer 2: The coordinates are recorded. Now calculating...

Ky: Prepare the deck!

Officer 1: Leave it to me.

Narrator: Standing on the deck of his ship, Ky counts down towards his leap for the Zepp airship...

Ky: 20... 15... 10... 6... now!

Ky: Our ship...! Please... be safe...

???: The enemy! They've snuck aboard! Attack!

Ky: It seems it's my job from here. Crescent Slash! Vapor Thrust!

Ky: I went easy on you!

Ky: Where...

Narrator: Meanwhile, in the Zepp airship's lab...

Disc: Chapter error. Because of the error, the present chapter cannot be selected. *bzz*...locomotion produces ener... *bzz* error within the sector. Cannot be recovered. *bzz* the limits of the *bzz* cloning of male cells has *bzz* atmospheric disturbances produce *bzz* please take a new *bzz* at 6000 meters, evolutionary animals *bzz* at 91 km in circular orbit *bzz* by taking one's own atoms...

Potemkin: How is it?

???: It's been damaged beyond repair. With error correction we can still get about 40% of the data, but... getting it accurately is...

Potemkin: This is very precious data. We must get it back...

???: I will try one more time.

Potemkin: Old World technology... that it was this far... it seems we cannot give this to anybody else.

Ky: I've found you.

???: Who the hell are you!?

Potemkin: Keep working. Welcome... Ky Kiske-dono.

Ky: So it was you. Potemkin. I haven't seen you since the last tournament.

Potemkin: Can I ask you to withdraw from this?

Ky: Then I must have that tablet back. That is from an Old World ruin. Things having to do with the Old World must be taken care of by the Police.

Potemkin: I can't do that. I must take this tablet... no, this disk... back to Zepp. I can't let this be handled improperly. I can't leave it with you.

Ky: Even a tablet's shell?

Potemkin: If you don't know, let me explain. This disc is a database system containing records of all of Old World technology. With just one of these, we can draw out information about all of their society.

Ky: All of Old World technology?

Potemkin: That's right.

Ky: It's too dangerous! You know why we've sealed away things having to do with that culture, right.

Potemkin: Don't think you can solve all your problems just by throwing away technology. To solve technological problems, we must have that same technological knowledge! Protecting this knowledge is my duty!

Ky: Do you realize how many times man walked upon the path of destruction, not being able to control their technology? That is proven by history.

Potemkin: Don't worry about it anymore. Just leave this to us.

Ky: It looks like I can only persuade you with my blade...

Potemkin: I will succeed with my duty.

Ky: Here I come...

Potemkin: Hammer Fall!

Ky: You're ignoring your legs! Stun Dipper!

Ky: Dodged?

Potemkin: I won't let you! Take this... Potemkin Buster!

Potemkin: Accept this... this is the true fist! Magnum Opera!

Ky: Ride the Lightning!

Potemkin: ... well done!

Ky: Whew... just barely...

Disc: Error... error.... error...

Ky: Now, just to take this and get out of here.

???: He's getting away!

???: He's over here!

Ky: I must hurry!

Narrator: Aboard the Zepp airship, Ky rushes faster than lightning. Slipping into the darkness to avoid the enemy, he truly becomes a bolt of lightning...

7. [ Crater ]

Narrator: Chapter Four - Crater

Narrator: Corridors called corridors, rooms called rooms, in the Zepp airship, Ky Kiske may not stand much longer. Bearing the tablet from the Old World, he continues his escape.

Ky: Whoops, not here.

???: He's over here!

Ky: Just how many soldiers are there on this thing!?

???: Don't worry about him! Just preserve the tablet!

Ky: I must get out onto the deck...

???: He's there. Get him!

???: He's on the deck!

???: Fire!

Ky: It seems like I can't jump down from here...

???: Over here!

Ky: I've run out of places to run...

???: Ok! We've got you now.

???: Just hand over that tablet!

Potemkin: Wait. Step aside!

Ky: So you were ok.

Potemkin: Now... will you give that back to us? Don't think we'll let the Police force use that!

Ky: Flying in this ship... you've seen the face of the world, haven't you. From this technology... stolen by blacktech... the spoiled face of nature. That crater you see below us... you should know what that is. Destroyed by blacktech... wait for a hundred years and still not a single stalk of grass will grow. That's the gravestone of nature.

Potemkin: A sin from the past...

Ky: We will not let this happen again. Thus, we Police will seal...

Potemkin: But... if we hand it over to the Police, the Police will simply use it. They'll use it only to increase their own power.

Ky: That won't happen.

Potemkin: How do you know?

Ky: Because... we are here to protect people.

Potemkin: And who will guarantee that?

Ky: Even at the cost of my life...

Ky: What's so funny?

Potemkin: What...!

Ky: That's...!

Officer 1: The Police force has arrived.

Showman: See? I can track down blacktech! I found that tablet!

Officer 1: So it was Zepp?

Officer 2: Charge the ship! We'll rescue the captain!

Ky: Everyone... you're alright?

Officer 1: Everyone and the ship are ok. Sorry for taking so long to catch up!

Ky: No need for apologies!

Potemkin: What are you doing... separate!

Ky: Your words... I'll ask upon them some other day! Ride the Lightning!

Potemkin: Dammit!

Ky: This is for before! I don't like fighting hastily!

Potemkin: Don't run!

Officer 1: I'm glad you're alright, Leader**!
**Danchou, title within the Holy Order

Ky: We must separate from them quickly. Emergency deccelerate! And... I'm not the Leader anymore.

Ky: Cover fire while we're separating.

Potemkin: Stop. Don't let them get away!

???: Emergency message from headquarters. "Get Potemkin", it says!

Potemkin: A communication in such an important time as this!?

???: It's from President Gabriel!

Potemkin: ... fire engines!

Officer 1: The Zepp ship is withdrawing.

Officer 2: Cannonfire!

Ky: Send an emergency message to Police HQ.

Officer 1: Now contacting...

Ky: They're after this tablet... if I can get authorization to destroy this, we can stop the needless fighting...

Officer 1: Connected to HQ.

Ky: This is Ky. I've recovered the Old World tablet. I request permission to destroy as a dangerous gadget.

???: This is HQ. The orders are to bring it back.

Ky: But... it's an emergency! Rather than sealing, we should des...

???: It's not to seal, we need to investigate it. The orders are to bring it back.

Ky: But... that's!

(Potemkin: The Police will only try to use it. People only try to increase their own strength.)

???: Repeat. Bring the tablet back to H...

Officer 1: Communication unstable because of the thunderstorm.

Officer 2: Ky-sama, where should we head.

Ky: We'll head...

Officer 2: Ky-sama?

Ky: Head towards HQ!

Officer 2: Change course! Head towards HQ!

Officer 1: Changing course. Engines functiona... no, problem detected.

Ky: What is it?

Officer 1: Something... very strong... it's...

Ky: From above!?

Officer 2: Unable to control the ship!

Ky: Reinforcements from Zepp?

Officer 1: No, it's something different!

Officer 2: Ky-sama, please grab hold of something! We must land.

Ky: If we land, head towards that crater from before. There shouldn't be any damage to the surroundings by landing there.

Officer 2: I'll try! Now descending! 10...7...2...

Officer 2: Landed... safely...

Ky: Please confirm the crew's safety.

Officer 1: Understood.

Ky: Wait... this aura... the same as that attack... from outside?

Officer 1: There's been lots of damage, but the crew is ok.

Showman: Me... too...

Ky: Excellent. Now, everyone, withdraw from the ship, and escape.

Officer 1: Huh?

Ky: That's an order. Leave this crater immediately.

Officer 1: What about you, Ky-sama?

Ky: There is something I must do...

Officer 2: Let us help y...

Ky: Follow my orders!

Officer 2: Understood. Good luck!

Ky: I'm sorry... I can't afford to get you mixed into this. Into this fight with him... I can't let anybody...

***

Ky: Waiting outside for me when I left the ship... burning red flames. Soon, they seem to take the shape of a man... and he appears before me. Yes... it's him. The one I've been after the most... it's him.

Narrator: In the deep black crater, the burning airship. In the darkness, a man's outline forms. Like a sin emerging from darkness, the man Ky has been chasing now appears before him. Will the trigger for this battle be pulled? Or...

Narrator: Next time, Guilty Gear X Drama CD Vol. 2... please look forward to it.

Narrator: In this production:
Johnny - Wakamoto Norio
May - Koorogi Satomi
Ky Kiske - Kusao Takeshi
Venom - Yaeda Mikio
Potemkin - Kondou Takashi
Chipp Zanuff - Miura Gaki
and others.
Narration has been brought to you by Koyasu Takehito.


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1. [ Prologue ]

Disc: This disc, as a compilation of technology until the present day... with a technological backbone... culture... revitalizing... technological use... all of scientific technology... reco... as a database...

Disc: Reviewing history. 2010. Mankind succeeds in analyzing the theory of magic and thus gains access to unlimited energy. As a result, the destruction of the environment via technology is ceased. As well, the use of certain types of weapons is also forbidden. During this year, production of this disc also begins. 2014. Mankind, with the power of magic, attempts the furtherment of nature with the Organism Strengthening Plan, AKA Gear Project. The results are password-protected and therefore locked. Please enter the passcode.

Disc: History after this point is not recorded. Now fixing copy... verify error. Due to physical damage to the disc, data could not be copied correctly. Cancelling...

Narrator: The 22nd Century. Mankind gives up technology in exchange for the limitless power controlled by magic. Technology is called the despicable work of the Old World, "Blacktech", and is forbidden around the world. But, the foolish humans gave rise to the forbidden weapons, Gears. Mankind feared these weapons that possessed wills. After the destruction of a country, mankind formed the Holy Order of Knights, and worked towards the sealing of Gears.

2. [ Dry Gin ]

Narrator: Guilty Gear X, Drama CD Vol. 2.

Narrator: Sol Badguy.

Narrator: Chapter One - Dry Gin

???: Did you find him?

???: No... but he couldn't have run very far from here...

???: We have to catch him no matter what!

Bartender: Welcome.

Sol: Alcohol.

Bartender: What'll it be? Scotch, bourbon, beer, wine? I can make cocktails too.

Sol: Gin. Straight.

Bartender: I have some good British gin.

Sol: Another one.

Bartender: Y-yes, certainly.

Hardy: Hey there, handsome... looking good.

Sol: Huh?

Hardy: Treat me to a glass too.

Hardy: Hey, won't play along? There just aren't any other good men in this bar...

Bartender: Thank you for waiting.

Sol: Get lost.

Hardy: What is this? Trying to make a fool out of me? You couldn't buy cheap beer with this money.

Hardy: Oh? Or maybe you're... gay?

Bartender: Hardy, don't pick on the customers...

Hardy: He's such a poor turn-out. You can't call him a customer...

???: Hey miss, why don't you come over here and drink with us?

Hardy: I'm busy! There aren't many good men here. But even so it looks like he's got no interest in women...

Sol: I'm busy over here too. You'll make the alcohol taste bad, so get lost.

Hardy: Huh. Just who do you think you are?

Axl: Ack! Oh geez, what a failure...

Hardy: Oh, what a spirited fellow. Hey there young man... did you come to drink? Or, to do some exercise? Either way, I'll be happy to come along with you. I'll be your partner for either one...

Axl: Ohhh... you say some interesting things. Am I... catching on?

Hardy: You are, you are!

Axl: Ahhh... so, is my charm unfailing, maybe?

Hardy: That's right, I was waiting for a sexy man like yourself...

Axl: And hey, when I look around I don't see any other HEY! DANNA! To think I'd meet you here!

Hardy: What, you know this man? Then, you're also g-...

???: Axl Low! Running into a place like this. You think you can hide?

Axl: Ouch! Your timing is really bad. Want me to hate you?

Hardy: What the... cops? I haven't done anything wrong!

Axl: Miss... wait over there for me, ok?

Hardy: Huh?

???: Hmph. Though you could get away from us?

???: No matter where you hide, we'll find you!

Axl: Hey, you've got a long nose. Your ancestors were probably elephants, right?

???: Who do you think you're messing with!?!

Axl: Hey, calm down already... here... have a nice... DRINK!

???: My eyes!

Bartender: Sir! Please keep that outside...

???: Why, you...!

???: What the hell are you doing?

Axl: Hey hey hey hey hey, that wasn't me?

???: This piece of scum!

Axl: Let's go for basic...

Hardy: Oh my god...

???: Dammit, trying to get me too?

Axl: Oh dear, I missed...

???: You...!

Axl: Oh, that's not goo-!

Sol: You... some trash got in my glass.

???: Who the hell are y-*urk*!

Axl: Danna, danna, that's overdoing it...!

Sol: Shut up.

Bartender: M-my place is getting torn up!

???: Dammit... you're a friend of his?

Bartender: Please do this somewhere else!

???: We'll pay you back!

???: We've got to--

???: Hey, what the hell are you doing!

Axl: This has blown way up...

Sol: Bothersome.

Sol: GUNFLAME!

Bartender: Ahhh... it's burning! Burning!

???: Damn it... this guy's like him too!

Sol: Shut up. Tyrant RA-!

Axl: WAIT! Wait a sec...

Sol: Want to get burned too?

Axl: Danna... isn't this place a little too narrow? Outside!

Bartender: My place is...!

Axl: Whew, that was dangerous! Good, they didn't follow.

Sol: Explain.

Hardy: Hey. Thought just the two of you could get away? I don't think so.

Axl: Oh miss, you were ok? Great!

Hardy: Not "great"! What are you going to do? About this dress?

Axl: Hey, calm down...

Sol: The Police?

Axl: Those guys? Very good, danna, you're right. They may hide their faces, but those movements... it's gotta be the Police Force.

Sol: ... so this is what they call an inseparable relationship.

Hardy: That's the only bar in the village, so stop mixing it up with the Police, okay?! You're ruining my business!

Axl: Sorry, sorry!

Hardy: And I want to be paid back for this dress too!

Axl: We'll talk about it next time, ok? For n...

Hardy: Hey. Don't run.

Axl: I won't run!

3. [ Bourbon Rock ]

Disc: Please select chapter number.

Disc: Chapter Two - Bourbon Rock selec-selec-selec... error.

???: Looks like it's no good. If we don't get the original disc... reading this will be impossible.

???: Dammit, how annoying! What happened to the search party?

???: Sir! They met up with Ky's division but... it seems that just before, it was stolen by air pirates.

???: Have him get it back, no matter what! Even if we have to send out the entire Police Force!

???: Sir!

Narrator: Chapter Two - Bourbon Rock

Sol: GUNFLAME!

Axl: H-h-h-h-hey wait!

Sol: Gonna talk?

Axl: I have to explain from the beginning... so please calm down danna!

Axl: It was in a village about 100 miles west of here... I was drinking at a bar...

***

Axl: Hey... master... why isn't there scotch?

Bartender: They only like bourbon here. If you want something else, go somewhere else.

Axl: Eh, well I guess bourbon isn't bad... alcohol is alcohol... and alcohol is naturally good, you know. One bottle softly... ah, it enters the glass naturally... so many sensations, in the mouth... ohhh... it enters my stomach naturally... and I start to feel good naturally...

Axl: Ah... following natural law sure is great... like E=mc^2, you know?

???: That's right. Alcohol sure is great.

Axl: And among alcohol... scotch!

???: Certainly a good feeling.

Axl: (hic) That's right! You have to have fun with alcohol.

???: I'll have a bourbon on the rocks too th...

Axl: Ahh! No.

???: Huh?

Axl: If you put in ice it'll ruin the flavor, you know?

???: I see.

Axl: That's right!

???: Anyway... what you said earlier...

Axl: Huh? Something wrong with scotch?

???: Before that. E = something or other...

Axl: Ohh... E = mc^2? Something about that?

???: I'm impressed you know that...

Axl: Whaaat? Is this extortion?

???: So it's this one!

???: That's right.

???: Yes it is.

Axl: Huh, your friends?

???: Now, let's have you come along... quickly now!

Axl: Bro... no need to RUSH!

???: Wait! Running away!?

Axl: What's with you guys... Axl.. Raver!

***

Axl: ... it was like that. Without any reason at all they suddenly started chasing me...

Hardy: ... isn't that drinking and running off without paying?

Axl: Hey... danna? Ack! Ugh... hey... danna!

Sol: You... where did you hear those words...

Axl: Come on, danna!

Sol: Those words! The blacktech... say it! Where did you hear it?

Axl: Well, at a pawn shop, there was this disk... uh... this golden tablet, I bought it and it talked! ... Oww... my butt...

Sol: That tablet... where is it.

Axl: Um... about that... to pay for the alcohol on the way...

Sol: Aggh.... damn you.

Axl: Wait! If you burn me here it'll end up bad for you, right? I'll tell you where I sold it...

Sol: Say it!

Axl: You've got some use for that disc, right? That means we'll have to travel together for awhile, right?

Sol: Alright... hurry up and take me there.

Hardy: Now wait just a second.

Axl: Oh miss, were you still here?

Hardy: Not "still here"! I won't leave until I get compensation for my dress!

Axl: Hey, sorry, but... just think of it as an accident and give up, okay?

Hardy: It's not okay! Looks like you have important stuff with that tablet and that blackwhatever but hey! To live with my child I have to have money!

Axl: Wh-... you're a mom, miss?!

Hardy: That's right! I came to live here with my child! Even in a place like this, if you've got money you've got something to eat! Doesn't matter how dirty the money is... it's money! If I can earn it... then we can live!

Axl: I see...

Hardy: It looks like the Police are after you... but you know... I can just go inform them right now...

Axl: Come on, give us a break...

Sol: ...quiet.

Axl: Danna, don't! Now that I've heard that, we've got to do something...

Sol: This should certainly be enough now, right?

Hardy: Th-this is... gold...!

Axl: This is about 1000 world dollars...!

Sol: Let's go.

Hardy: S-so much... you're not going to say "give it back" now, right?!

Sol: Do whatever.

Axl: Such a pair...

Sol: If that's blacktech, then I know the Police will act. Then why should they hide themselves? Tsk, this is bad.

4.[ Boileermaker ]

Disc: Chapter Three - Boilermaker wa-wa-wa-was se- error. Data cannot be re-re-re-read...

???: Irritating. Turn it off!

???: Sir!

???: Has there been a report from Ky?

???: It seems that the tablet has been damaged...

???: I don't care if it's in pieces! Tell him to bring it back! If we don't hurry, the other leaders will start to notice.

???: Sir!

Narrator: Chapter Three - Boilermaker

Axl: Huh... to think it was Old World treasure. No wonder the Police came flying.

Sol: Here, huh.

Axl: A restaurant! Chinese huh. I guess I'm hungry... gotta fill up!

Jam: Hiii, welcome! Table for two right?!

Axl: Get us some beer for starters!

Jam: Okay, two cups right!

Sol: We're not customers.

Jam: Not customers?... you're going to eat and run? Eating and running is like dying here! That's despicable!

Axl: Wait! We wanted to ask some things.

Jam: Not going to eat and run?

Axl: No, no!... although we don't have money either.

Jam: Eating and running, I knew it! Achawwww!

Axl: Oww! Why me!?

Jam: You won't dodge the next one!

Owner: Hey, Jam! Why are you fighting the customers!?

Jam: Owner! These two were going to eat and run! I caught them!

Axl: Like I said, we're not, aru!

Owner: I am so sorry! Jam, to the back. Washing dishes for you!

Sol: In any case you. Have you seen a golden tablet?

Owner: Tablet? We don't have that kind of stuff here... we serve Chinese food.

Axl: No clues? It's round, and flat, and golden...

Sol: It's this.

Axl: Right, exactly like... hey, you got it!

Jam: Oh, that's a potholder**!
**Note: "nabeshiki" is not exactly a potholder; it's a hard, heat-resistant square or disc placed under pots when they're put on a table.

Axl: Potholder!?

Jam: Yes! I bought it at the pawn shop. But they cheated me! They said it talks, so I bought it thinking it would bring customers... but it won't say a thing!... but, it's handy as a potholder! It's hard so it won't bend, and it doesn't get hot at all...

Axl: Geez... an Old World data disc, used as a potholder...

Jam: Yes! Very handy!

Axl: Impossible! When I had it, it worked...

Jam: But it won't work! Jam doesn't tell lies!

Axl: Ok! Let me teach you how to use it.

Jam: If it really works, I'll treat you to dinner!

Axl: Oh great, that's a promise right? Hmm, let's see, it should be... *hums*

Jam: Such a weird melody...

Sol: Because it's from an old era.

Disc: Self-boot confirmed. Pl-please enter keyword.

Sol: I see... so it reacts to Old World songs...

Jam: It worked, it worked! Thank you for teaching me! This'll be the store's specialty!

Axl: Then...

Jam: Like I promised, I'll feed you until you're sick!

Axl: Great, great!... I mean, I want you to sell this.

Sol: It'll be unlucky if you don't hand it over.

Jam: It'll be expensive.

Axl: You can't use this as an attraction...

Jam: I can always use it as a potholder.

Axl: Heey...

Sol: Hey. No time to play around.

Axl: Huh?

Sol: Here they come.

???: Okay, stop right there! Nobody move!

Axl: They chased us!?

Sol: Persistent dogs.

Axl: And they didn't want to reveal themselves... hiding their faces and everything...

Sol: Whatever...

Axl: Let's do it...

Jam: What are you doing to my store!? Hwachaaaaaw!

Jam: Senri Shinshou!

???: Damn! Everybody attack!

Axl: Not good...

Sol: Get lost!

Axl: This one'll end it!

Sol: So damn ANNOYING!

Jam: I won't forgive you! I'll be your opponent!

Axl: We'll leave it to you...

Jam: Prepare yourself!

Jam: Ten! Jou! Ten! Ka! Yui! Gyo! Doku! So!**
**Jam's IK

Jam: Too easy!

Owner: Jam!

Jam: Owner! I cleaned everything up.

Owner: Whaddya mean, cleaned up! Everything's messed up!

Jam: Then...

Owner: You'll be working for free for awhile!

Jam: B-but Owner...

***

Axl: Geeez... I got caught up again.

Sol: That's my line.

Axl: What'll you do now, danna?

Sol: Break it.

Axl: What a waste!

Sol: Hey. Start up!

Disc: Self-boot confirmed.

Axl: No way!

Sol: That's all you need.

Disk: System unstable. Previous command executed. Please import data from backup and enter k-keyword.

Sol: So there is a backup...

Axl: So it's not unique, eh...

Sol: Disc. Display the location of the spare unit.

Disk: Now searching. Signature found. One hit. Backup unit, one. However, unit split. Communication unknown. Operatable parts: One. That is all.

Sol: Show the operational part.

Disk: Displaying within 1000 meters...

Axl: Hey, a map! Amazing! A 3D image!

Sol: Ok... I'm done with you...

Axl: Huh? Talking about me? To fight here... it's been a long time with danna... ooh, my arms are tingling...

Sol: Volcanic Viper!

Axl: Ah... huh?

Sol: What were you expecting?

Axl: Um... uh... you know, Rashousen or something?

Sol: Heh... I'll play with you some other time.

Axl: Hey, danna! Where are you going!? Oh, the tablet... hey... the t-tablet... it's all crumbled and burnt... You know, I like medium rare better than well-done... hey danna!

Sol: It's time to finish things...

5.[ Crime and Justice ]

Disk: Last Chapter - Crime and Jus-jus-jus-jus... seleccccccc...

???: Damn this thing!

Disk: Crime-crime-crime-crime...

???: Ah, the copy!

???: The original! We're going to get the original. Contact?

???: We've contacted Ky's ship. The tablet has been recovered from the Zepp ship. He's asking for permission to destroy the tablet!

???: Stop him. I'm going too... we can't leave this to that kid anymore.

???: Sir!

Narrator: Chapter Four - Crime and Justice

Ky: Has everybody escaped?

???: Yes sir.

Ky: Then you too.

???: Sir! Ky-sama... good luck!

Ky: I'm sorry... I don't want to get anybody involved... in my fight with him. Not anybody... he's coming.

Sol: Grand Viper!

Ky: Stun Edge!

Ky: So it was you after all.

Sol: You again? If you don't want to get fucked, hand over the tablet.

Ky: It looks like a souvenir...

Sol: I have no time to play. Bring it out.

Ky: Hmph. You won't explain why?

Sol: Don't make me say it again. I don't have time.

Ky: If you want it, perhaps you should learn about cooperation.

Sol: It always comes to this.

Ky: No need to hold back. Vapor Thrust!

Sol: Too easy!

Sol: Riot Stamp!

Sol: Volcanic Viper!

Sol: Why don't we leave it at that?

Ky: This is my duty... I can't do that! Prepare!

???: Still here? Yammering around... Ky Kiske-kun.

Sol: Who the hell are you?

Ky: You're...!

???: You take too long to succeed in your missions.

Ky: Defense Captain!

Defense Captain: We're on official business. Please do your work faster.

Sol: Get in my way, and you'll be crushed.

Defense Captain: For example... like this.

Sol: What?

Defense Captain: Fire!

Defense Captain: Okay! Cease fire.

Ky: That's... Old World weapons...

Defense Captain: Even things like these are useful once in awhile. It cleaned up the guy you, former Holy Order captain, had trouble with all this time...

Ky: Wha... to think the Police Force would depend on blacktech...

Defense Captain: Depend? We're not depending on these. We're just using it. Now. Well done, Ky-kun. Hand it over.

Defense Captain: What? Think a little. Or... perhaps you want to share the same fate as that man?

Defense Captain: Throwing away the glory of the former Holy Order, and becoming a traitor?

Ky: And perhaps you haven't been planning this all along?

Defense Captain: You're something else, Ky Kiske-kun.

Ky: Let me ask you one thing. How do you think this disk... this blacktech will help you?

Defense Captain: For the Police Force's goal... that is, peace.

Ky: But...!

Defense Captain: You should know history. War begins when the balance of power crumbles. If all the power is gathered in one place... violence will disappear, and happiness will rule.

Ky: Foolish...

Defense Captain: A world where nobody wants, united. A peaceful world will be born. Won't you join us? At the side of the rulers. As a bringer of peace, and bearer of justice.

Ky: This power... the power of blacktech... can't bring peace. This can only bring sadness... brought forth by humans... this itself is humanity's sin.

Defense Captain: Hmph. Naive, boy... fire!

Sol: Gramps shouldn't talk for so long.

Defense Captain: I-impossible! You live after taking so many bullets?!

Sol: I'll clean you up all at once. Dragon Install!

Defense Captain: What are you looking at!? Fire! Fire!

Sol: Volcanic Viper!

Defense Captain: Crazy guy!

Ky: Wait! Stun Dipper!

Ky: You won't get away!

Defense Captain: Please! Don't kill me! I was... yes... I was just following orders!

Ky: Whose orders...

Defense Captain: That's...

Sol: Let's finish this. Napalm Death!

Ky: Wait!

Sol: You're a bother.

Ky: I can't let you do that.

Sol: Let go!

Ky: I can't!

Sol: What will you do.

Ky: I'll take him back to headquarters and give him his rightful punishment.

Defense Captain: I-I see! Well done! Perhaps I'll promote you later...

Ky: You no longer have that kind of power. Think about your position.

Ky: Even if the Police Force itself is corrupt... there is dedication. Submit to dedication and accept your punishment.

Sol: Where is there any of that?

Ky: In... my heart.

Sol: Well... wipe your own ass.** Anyway... bring that out.
**Figure of speech, means "take care of your own business", of course.

Ky: This...

Sol: That's right.

Ky: Even if you destroy this, the other half was taken by the air pi...

Sol: The other half no longer functions.

Ky: Impossible... Sol, you're...

Sol: No.

Ky: Then... let me do this last one.

Ky: Ride the... Lightning!

Sol: Huh... well done.

Ky: This is my justice.

Ky: Wait.

Sol: Huh?

Ky: ... I'll say my thanks for today.

Sol: Forget about it.

Officer: Ky-sama! Are you all right!?

Ky: Everyone?

Officer: Who did... this...

Ky: This was... him...

Officer: Let's chase him! Contact HQ and call for reinfor...

Ky: Stop it. It's okay... for today.

Officer: But...!

Ky: We have things to do first. Round these people up and take them to HQ.

Officer: But... these are all Police...

Ky: Round up every one.

Officer: Sir!

Ky: If this was the decision of the entire Police Force... will I have to fight the Police Force?

Officer: Preparations complete!

Ky: What happened to that showman?

Officer: Ha... ah! He must've escaped in the confusion... damn. Forgive me! I'll call for support...

Ky: That's okay. We've done well enough this time.

Officer: Sir!

Ky: The most important part is getting experience. And... using that for true Order. It seems that I too must grow like that...

6.[ The Grave, the Girl, the Flowerbed ]

Narrator: Dizzy and Testament - Beginning: The Grave, the Girl, the Flowerbed

Testament: Father... it's been a long time since you passed away, but the atmosphere doesn't change. Perhaps you understand what I've been through...

Priest: Are you a former Holy Order member?

Testament: Huh?

Priest: I'm sorry to surprise you. Forgive me... I saw you were visiting this grave here, so I thought perhaps you might be a former member of the Holy Order...

Testament: I'm not a military person. I just came to personally lay some flowers... and... who is that little girl over there?

Priest: Ah... this is Josephine. She's always tidying up these graves for us. Come on... introduce yourself.

Josephine: Nice to meet you... I'm Josephine...

Testament: Nice to meet you, miss. I'm Tes.... no... Kliff. Could you call me Kliff?

Priest: Kliff... a name I've heard before.

Testament: Oh?

Priest: That's right. Right now I'm just a caretaker, but I used to be part of the Holy Order in our struggle... it wouldn't do to forget Kliff's name.

Testament: (Have I been found out?!)

Priest: But to think a person with the same name would come visit... oh... are you perhaps a relative?

Testament: Well... something like that.

Priest: When you're done with your visit, please, come into the church. Would you like to have some tea together? Certainly we could talk about the old days...

Testament: Thank you for the thought.

Josephine: Father, can I come too?

Priest: Of course.

Josephine: Then, I'll put the flowers here...

Testament: (This girl, her eyes...)

Josephine: The reason I'm living now is because you all helped fight the Gears... thank you.

Priest: Well done!

Testament: Father... this girl's eyes, are...

Priest: Yes... they've been like that ever since she was little... but recently a doctor named Faust has come to the village and has been working on her...

Josephine: He says that soon I'll be able to see too!

Priest: Just a little more patience, ok? ... he looks a little suspicious, but his skill is certainly there...

Josephine: Dr. Faust is very nice! Didn't you teach me not to judge people on their looks?

Priest: That's right, Josephine. Now, I'll go on ahead and start preparing tea... until then.

Testament: Josephine... do you know who is resting in this grave?

Josephine: The memebers of the Holy Order, right?

Testament: Yes...

Josephine: The priest told me that resting here are the members of the Holy Order, who fought against the demons known as Gears to preserve the peace...

Testament: Such a smart girl...

Josephine: I like that!

Testament: Having your head patted?

Josephine: Yeah! Because, even though I can't see you I know you're there.

Testament: (Father... after escaping the control of Justice, I think that maybe I will live for children like this one...)

Testament: Now, Josephine, we can't make the priest wait long. We should... Josephine!

Venom: I see. So this girl is called Josephine!

Testament: Who the hell are you!

Venom: Tell Faust this. If he wants to guarantee the safety of his patient, he should join our syndicate!

Testament: Syndicate? What are you talking about?

Venom: Tell him and he'll know.

Testament: Let that girl go!

Venom: Please don't bother me... shoot!

Testament: Projectiles!?

Venom: All you have to do is be a good messenger. If not... you're in for a world of pain.

Testament: (If I can just create a vulnerability...)

Venom: Haa... Double Head Morbid!

Venom: It looks like you won't listen no matter what...

Testament: Come on and attack! (With Josephine there, I can't use my scythe!)

Venom: What's the matter? You're no match.

Venom: Ugh... this skill... what are you!?

Testament: I've taken this girl back!

Venom: So fast...!

Testament: (I can't fight with her in a place like this... must pull back!)

Venom: Wait!... I guess I underestimated you...

Testament: Scatter beautifully!

Venom: What... I'm weakening... it couldn't be...! You won't get away! Wait!

***

Testament: I see... this forest should be safe.

Josephine: See? I've played here since I was little.

Testament: Here?

Josephine: Yeah... nobody comes here anyway... and I have a friend here!

Testament: (Hmm? What is this... aura... the guy from before? No, this is different... it's...)

Josephine: What's wrong, Kliff?

Testament: (This aura is...!)

Josephine: Kliff?

Testament: Uh... oh! Sorry... I seem to have spaced out. It's nothing.

Testament: (Close... just over there... this spirit... it couldn't be, a Gear? No, it's different...)

Dizzy: I told you you shouldn't bring any friends, didn't I?

Josephine: Dizzy-oneechan?

Testament: (Dizzy?)

Josephine: Where are you?

Testament: (This aura... it's definitely a Gear! It couldn't be... but... she sounds like a young woman...)

Dizzy: Didn't you promise to come along when you came here, Jose?

Josephine: I'm sorry, Dizzy-oneechan... but...

Testament: We had no choice. Please don't blame her. And, could you take her for a second?

Dizzy: Is it not over yet?

Testament: An unknown person is following us.

Josephine: It'll be okay. Dizzy-oneechan is very kind! We pick fruit together, and catch fish...

Dizzy: Jose, I told you not to tell anybody about this place...

Testament: (This girl is... the aura from before. Her body... certainly isn't human.)

Josephine: It's okay! I didn't tell anyone in the village.

Testament: (The reason she's hiding... it's because she's a Gear.)

Josephine: What's wrong, Kliff? You look... scary...

Testament: Oh... it's nothing, Josephine.

Josephine: I know! Kliff, call me "Jose" too.

Testament: Jose?

Josephine: Yup! Dizzy-oneechan, and my mom, and Kliff will call me that. It's special!

Testament: Thank you, Jose.

Dizzy: Jose, I don't care if you come play here, but don't go home too late.

Josephine: I know, Dizzy-oneechan!

Dizzy: And, don't separate from us, okay?

Josephine: Haha, you sound like my mom, Dizzy-oneechan!

Dizzy: Because I have to, Jose...

Dizzy: Kliff...

Testament: Yes?

Dizzy: Before it gets dark... take Jose and leave this forest.

Testament: Eh?

Dizzy: And... please don't ever come here again.

Testament: It's still so bright...

Dizzy: The villagers call this the "Demon's Dwelling", and none of them ever get close... because the darkness here lasts longer than anywhere around.

Testament: A forest of darkness...

Dizzy: Is there something?

Testament: (A Gear aura after all... what is she, this girl called Dizzy.)

Dizzy: Jose? Please leave with this person, and... Jose?

Josephine: Kyaaaah!

Testament: Damn! We were followed!

Dizzy: What?!

7.[ Deep Forest and Deep Wounds ]

Narrator: Middle: Deep Forest and Deep Wounds

Venom: Now come, Josephine... I won't do anything bad.

Josephine: No...

Venom: I apologize for before... but... if you don't listen to what I'm saying, it'll cause problems!

Josephine: No... no... stay away!

Venom: I see... I have no choice. I don't like doing this but...

Josephine: That hurts! Help! Dizzy! Stop it! Let me go!

Testament: You, again!?

Venom: Going to bother me again? I have no choice. This is my duty!

Testament: I won't hold back any more!

Venom: Oh... going to fight seriously?

Testament: Get away from Jose...

Venom: You wait up here in this tree.

Josephine: Kliff...

Testament: Exe Beast!

Venom: Saw it coming! ... looks like a mistake.

Testament: Too easy!

Venom: Ugh!... aiming for there...!?

Venom: Carcass Ride!

Dizzy: Stop!

Venom: Somebody else!?

Josephine: Help me, Dizzy!

Testament: No!

Venom: Damn... I hit the hostage...!

Testament: I couldn't make it...!

Venom: My aim was thrown off!

Dizzy: Josephine!

Venom: This power... it isn't human! I have to retreat...!

Testament: Wait!

Dizzy: Josephine! Josephine!

Testament: Dammit!

Josephine: Dizzy... hold... me...

Dizzy: Jose...

Testament: (Dizzy's power just now... clearly not human... that of a Gear!)

Dizzy: Jose!

Testament: (Never mind that now...)

Testament: We have to take her to a doctor! To Faust or whoever!

Dizzy: But...

Testament: Hurry! Don't you want to help her!

Dizzy: I...

Testament: I don't know where to go. Tell me which way to go!

Dizzy: I'll... guide you...

***

Venom: So they're headed for Faust's... the result is good, but the means I didn't care for...

Millia: Certainly like you.

Venom: Millia! Why are you here...

Millia: Always talking about your duty, yet thinking of something else... that's what I like most and hate most about you.

Venom: Duty is duty. There is no room for emotion.

Millia: Even if it's about Zato?

Venom: That person...

Millia: You just said differently.

Venom: Anyway, Millia! How dare you show yourself in front of me. Even being chased by the Syndicate.

Millia: Oh? Since when did you become so great that you could call me without a title.

Venom: Betraying Zato-sama... hunting him, hurting him!

Millia: That's because he was weak.

Venom: Are you saying he was weak!?

Millia: Still blinded, are you. Haven't returned to the Syndicate?

Venom: Zato-sama cannot be pained. I will find him... and save him.

Millia: My goal is also to find Zato.

Venom: What?

Millia: Let me tell you something good. The Assassin syndicate is in a very unstable state without Zato now. Just like a ship that's lost its sails.

Venom: I know that well, being in the Syndicate.

Millia: How great for you!

Venom: What?

Millia: There are those in the Syndicate who say that Zato has died, and as a result there have been betrayals and alliances over who should succeed... you can't see it on the surface but it's all scattered on the inside. The duty you've been given this time... is a trap to lure you away from headquarters.

Venom: What!?

Millia: They've obtained information about where Zato may be...

Venom: Zato-sama is... what is that information!?

Millia: And then... they send you away from headquarters, and while you're away... they assassinate Zato. Such a simple plan. No, not even a plan. Just foolish behavior. After all, there will be repercussions...

Venom: Why would you tell me this.

Millia: If our purpose is the same, more people is better, right?

Venom: And after we find Zato-sama?

Millia: After we find Zato... I will kill him.

Venom: How dare you say that in front of me. But... I will protect him! Even if everybody becomes my enemy!

Millia: How brave of you. But before that... we should find him.

Venom: So are you saying we should now cooperate? Hmph, this is too much.

Millia: Not really, is it? After all once we find Zato... I won't let him get away.

Venom: Such nonsense coming from you.

Millia: Think of it as you will.

***

Testament: That doctor named Faust... his skill is great, right?

Dizzy: Probably... I've only heard about him from Jose, but she says he's a mysterious doctor.

Testament: A mysterious doctor?

Dizzy: Yes...

Testament: Have you never met him?

Dizzy: I've never left this forest, so...

Testament: Why!?... never mind.

Dizzy: Ah... go right here.

Testament: Okay. But... I want you to leave the forest this time.

Dizzy: That's...

Testament: I'm not trying to blame you, but if you're thinking about Jose you should be with her!

Dizzy: Thinking about Jose...

Testament: Her wounds are because of an accident. You can feel responsible if you want, but... if she learned that you felt guilty and left, to her it would be losing her only friend.

Dizzy: Friend...

Testament: We've left the forest.

Dizzy: So bright! Outside the forest... the sun is...

Testament: Now... will you come?

Dizzy: Yes... I will...


8.[ Deep Wounds and Two Eyes ]

Narrator: Ending: Deep Wounds and Two Eyes

Testament: Sorry about earlier.

Dizzy: What?

Testament: It was sudden, so... I was unnecessarily rude.

Dizzy: Please don't worry about it.

Testament: I'll apologize, but, can I ask you something?

Dizzy: What is it?

Testament: About that power earlier...

Dizzy: That power is... do you really want to know?

Testament: If you don't want to talk about it I won't ask. But, there are some things that become easier when you talk about them...

Dizzy: I'm... not human.

Testament: I knew.

Dizzy: Eh?

Testament: I don't have the confidence to call myself human, either. Have you heard the name Testament?

Dizzy: I'm sorry... I've been in the forest all this time, so...

Testament: I see... a long time ago there was a kind, but tough man. While raising an orphan, he fought as a Holy Knight. The child raised by that man was named Testament. That Testament was caught up in a scheme and converted into a Gear, and regardless of his original will, became a killing machine. But that nightmare ended, and now even though a Gear he wants to live as a human... and that Gear Testament was reborn. That is me.

Dizzy: Kliff?

Testament: That's the name of the Holy Knight who raised me.

Dizzy: Then...

Testament: I... am a Gear too.

Dizzy: Testament... I was abandoned as a child too. And... I have a grandfather and grandmother** who raised me. But...
**Not blood relatives.

***

???: She's not human!

???: That's right! To grow a tail, and wings too!

Grandfather: But... Dizzy is our only daughter...

???: We don't need monsters in our village!

???: That's right! If word of this got out...

???: They'd ruin our village!

???: We must treat her like a Gear. Gramps... this is what the village has decided.

***

Dizzy: And then, in order to hide me from the villagers, Grandfather and Grandmother hid me out in a cave in the forest. There are rumors that demons live here, so the villagers don't draw near. At first Grandfather and Grandmother worried about me and came to visit me in the cave, but... gradually they became distant, and now nobody comes to visit. I got used to living alone. Because I have these children, Necro and Undine, I wasn't in any trouble. But... I was lonely.

***

Dizzy: Who's crying out there?

Josephine: What? Is there somebody here?

Dizzy: This forest is cursed. Please go home before you get lost...

Josephine: I can't...

Dizzy: Please go home, if you want to...

Josephine: I can't go home...

Dizzy: Do you not have a place to go home to?

Josephine: No...

Dizzy: Then why can't you go home?

Josephine: I don't know how to go home...

Dizzy: Just return on the north road...

Josephine: I don't know...

Dizzy: There, don't you see it?

Josephine: I... can't see.

Dizzy: Oh!... I'm sorry!

Josephine: It's okay... everybody says the same thing...

Dizzy: I'm coming over there.

Josephine: Miss?

Dizzy: My name is Dizzy.

Josephine: Dizzy?

Dizzy: What's your name?

Josephine: Josephine.

Dizzy: Such a nice name.

Josephine: Hee.

Dizzy: Finally smiled for me, eh?

Josephine: My mom says, that my smile makes everybody happy, so I should smile as much as possible.

Dizzy: I see, and I feel happy too.

Josephine: Hey, Dizzy-oneechan.

Dizzy: Yes?

Josephine: Can I hold your hand?

Dizzy: Of course. Here.

Josephine: So warm...

Dizzy: Ah...

Josephine: These are... wings? Then, Dizzy-oneechan... are you an angel?

Dizzy: Well... I don't know...

Josephine: You must be an angel! After all you helped me! I go to church every day and pray... pray that I'll meet an angel, that one day I'll see again! Finally... God finally answered my prayers!

Dizzy: J-Josephine...

Josephine: Dizzy-oneechan?

Dizzy: I'm sorry... I... I can't do anything for your eyes...!

Josephine: Dizzy-oneechan... are you crying?... it's okay! I got to meet an angel! My other wish will be fulfilled soon!

Dizzy: Yes... that's right, isn't it...

Josephine: What kind of wish do you have, Dizzy-oneechan?

Dizzy: I...

***

Dizzy: I wanted a friend. Someone who would accept me even as I am, and take me as a friend.

Testament: I see.

Testament: It's taking time...

Dizzy: Jose...

Faust: You called me and I came, ta-da!** Hmm! Operation finished.
**One of his quotes during the door teleport.

Testament: Is Josephine...!?

Faust: The treatment was fast so she's okay. It probably won't leave any scars. And...

Dizzy: And?

Faust: With my miraculous skill, it's possible to do miraculous things! Such as...

Dizzy: Such as?

Faust: Restore her sight?

Dizzy: Jose!

Faust: Now, come this way.

Josephine: Dizzy?

Faust: It's showtime! I'm going to take off the bandages...

Josephine: Okay... it's... a little scary...

Faust: Now... time for the excitement!

Dizzy/Testament: Jose!

Josephine: I... can see!

Dizzy: Jose!

Josephine: Your hair... your face... your wings! You really are an angel! Your hands... your... Dizzy-oneechan... are you really an angel? Do angels have tails?

Dizzy: That's...

Josephine: Dizzy-oneechan!

Testament: Jose... the priest taught you, right? You shouldn't judge people on how they look.

Josephine: Yeah... but...

Testament: It's late already, so get some rest.

Josephine: Kliff...

Testament: Leave Dizzy to me.

Josephine: Okay...

Testament: Dr. Faust... I leave Josephine to you.

Faust: You can count on me. I will take care of my patients!

Testament: Dizzy!... Dizzy!

Dizzy: Testament...

Testament: What's wrong, Dizzy!

Dizzy: I... shouldn't have left the forest after all. I shouldn't have showed myself in front of her... I... can't...

Testament: Get a grip! Who saved that girl? Who cheered her up? Who showed her hope?

Dizzy: But... but!

Testament: It's okay. It's already late. You can talk tomorrow. I left Jose with Faust...

Dizzy: Wah!

Testament: Flames... fire!?

***

Faust: Aaaah! It's burning! Burning! My office is burning up!

???: Is this really okay? Father...

Priest: Yes... I saw it... a despicable body... an unhuman atmosphere... wings of a demon! Yes... that was a Gear! The Gear... the demon is aiming for this village!

???: If the former Holy Order memeber says so, he can't be wrong!

???: I see... yeah... it must be true! We must protect our own village with our own hands!

Priest: We must have the first strike. We cannot feel pity for a demon! Demons use people's kindness against them! Be careful!

???: Father!

Priest: More fire! Burn it all!... this is!

Dizzy: Jose... Jose!

Josephine: Dizzy-oneechan... it's hot...!

Dizzy: Josephine!

Priest: D-demon!

???: It's a demon!

Dizzy: I'm... sorry... sorry, everyone... stop it... Necro... stop it... Undine... don't... please... stop! I... I'm... I'm breaking apart!

???: Help me!

???: Father!

???: Please run away!

???: Together!

Dizzy: Please stop it!!!!!!

***

Millia: This is where the flames are from... what is that monster?

Venom: That girl... that one who is more than human...

Millia: Flames are spreading...

Venom: They won't be able to run away.

Millia: We have to save them quickly. Venom, help me!

Venom: This riot has nothing to do with Venom-sama.

Millia: Help me.

Venom: An assassin like me, help?

*slap*

Millia: Trying to behave like a professional assassin? Even when you have just a boy's eyes behind that hair!

Venom: ...I got angry because I couldn't fulfill my mission. But... I guess in exchange for the information I'll help you.

Millia: If you couldn't save these people, I would've laughed if you thought you could save Zato.

Venom: To be laughed at by you...

Millia: We must get as many people out as possible.

Venom: We have to hurry, or the building will...!

***

Faust: Ohohoho! The patient caretaker... will... take responsibility and save you!

Venom: What a strange doctor...

Millia: It feels like we've met before though...

Faust: Oh... there was still smoke...

Venom: We have to hurry!

Millia: Was that my imagination?

***

Testament: Stop it, Dizzy!

Dizzy: Please... stop it, Undine...

Testament: If you don't, you yourself will...

Dizzy: No... listen to me! If you keep doing that... everyone... Necro... please!

Testament: Can't you control them yourself!?

Testament: I can't... I promised never to run away again. Even if it cuts away everything, I will swing this scythe! My past and her past... cut it away! Sadness can become the light of loneliness, disappearing like a meteor. I will do that for you... Dizzy!

Testament: Seventh Sign!

Dizzy: Stop it... please... don't hurt anyone... please...

Testament: Dizzy! It's okay now... you don't have to worry about anything anymore. You won't have to suffer by yourself. You won't have to hurt anybody. Because I will be at your side from now on. If you're sad, I want to hear about it! If your past is painful, I want to bear that pain. If your tears won't stop... I'll wipe them away for you. Until your heart is calmed... I will accept you. Because I... was born with the same fate as you. For you... I don't care if I'm called a demon!

***

Faust: At least everyone was wounded only slightly... there is no need for serious work. Thank goodness...

Josephine: Dr. Faust...

Faust: Ohoho Josephine! Are you hurt anywhere!?

Josephine: No... thank you.

???: She's got wings...

???: A tail! Tail!

???: She went through the flames!

???: My house was burned up!

Testament: Dr. Faust... thank you for saving Jose.

Faust: Not at all! I was doing what I could as her caretaker.

Testament: Come... Dizzy.

Dizzy: Jose...!

*slap*

Josephine: Don't call me "Jose" lightly! Don't treat my name... like...

Dizzy: Jose...

Josephine: Demon! Go back to the forest!

???: Yeah! Go back!

???: Go away!

Priest: Go away!

Dizzy: I... I'm... I'm...!

Testament: Dizzy... I'm with you. Let's go back to the forest.

Dizzy: ...yes, Testament.

Testament: (Kliff... to protect this important thing, I will continue living. I think this... is my new purpose as a human being.)

Faust: Weren't... you friends? Right?

Josephine: Yeah...

Faust: She's was trying to save you, you know.

Josephine: But...

Faust: The wings?

Josephine: Her wing... it's white... and it really looks like an angel...

Faust: It sure is. It seems pure white, like the snow.

Josephine: But her other wing... was black...

Faust: I see...

Josephine: Was she really a demon? Or... an angel?

Faust: Hmm, that's a difficult question! ... what do you think, Josephine?

Josephine: I... I...

***

Dizzy: Hey, Jose! It ran over there!

Josephine: Eh? Where where!?

Dizzy: Near your right hand... just there!

Josephine: Ah! I felt it with my hand! I touched the fish with my hand, Dizzy!

***

Josephine: I... want to believe... in Dizzy... I want to believe. Because... she was so kind...

Faust: Then... why don't you go see her? After all... you have your own two eyes now.

Josephine: Yeah!

Narrator: In that play...

Hanada Hikaru: Sol Badguy - Hanada Hikaru

Kusao Takeshi: Ky Kiske - Kusao Takeshi

Nanba Keiichi: Axl Loooow - Nanba Keiichi!

Komori Manami: Kuradoberi Jam - Komori Manami

Kobayashi Katsuaki: Testament - Kobayashi Katsuaki

Fujita Kazue: Dizzy - Fujita Kazue

Yaeda Mikio: Venom - Yaeda Mikio

Sumitomo Yuuko: Millia - Sumitomo Yuuko

Kondou Takashi: Faust - Kondou Takashi

Machie Miki: Josephine - Machie Miki

Takahashi Hiroko: Hardy - Takahashi Hiroko

Sakano Shigeru: Defense Captain - Sakano Shigeru

Kajiano Akira: Soldier A - Kajiano Akira

Suzuki Takahiro: Soldier B - Suzuki Takahiro

Yamamoto Keiichi: Subordinate - Yamamoto Keiichi

Narrator: Narration was brought to you by Koyasu Takehito

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1. [ Prologue - Red Battle: Beginning ]

Narrator: The 22nd Century. Mankind succeeds in understanding the theory of magic, and thus unlocks limitless energy. Science becomes regarded as a technology of the "Old World" and is forbidden worldwide. But then, by the power of magic, the forbidden living weapons, Gears, were created. The Gears, created for the purposes of fighting, bared their fangs against their controllers, and thus began a battle between the two with the future at stake. A.D. 2173. The Holy Order, which has been protecting mankind, now heads towards a climax with their battle against the Gears...

Narrator: Guilty Gear XX Drama CD Side Red: Red Battle - Beginning.


2. [ Street Corner - The Witch Visits ]

I-No: Huh... what a run-down village.

Man: Don't say that, honey... this is a good village. There's lots of stores, there's no fussy police...

Man: That's right, they got beaten up! Attacked by Gears...

Man: Shut up, you! Hey... won't you do some good things with us?

I-No: (Even the people living here are run-down...)

Man: Come on, lady! What's your name?

I-No: Oh, does it matter? You'd forget a woman's name soon enough anyway, right?

Man: That's not true! I wouldn't forget a babe's name like yours even if I died! Come on, how about it? I'll show you a great place...

Man: Bro! You mean that place?

Man: It's great! Great mood too...

I-No: I'm sorry! I prefer appetite over mood... especially for meat.

Man: Huh? Well... I know a good roast pork pla...

Man: Idiot! Don't you understand!? She's asking us along!

I-No: I happen to like... squeezing helpless pigs...

Man: Heheheh... now that's interesting!

Man: Wh-what the!

Man: A Gear?!?

I-No: Yes! I saw it coming closer to this village earlier...

Man: Hey... why didn't you say that earlier!?

I-No: Oh, didn't I just say? I liked helpless pigs...!

Man: What the hell... it's raging! Bro, let's run!

I-No: Oh, don't go that way!

Man: Yeaaaaargh!

Man: Hey!

I-No: Oh, coming after me? Hey hey... don't get wrong ideas about who your prey is!

Man: You... what are you...

I-No: Hmph... I'm I-No.

Man: A name? I didn't ask for your name! You have power, help us out! Or else our village will get wiped out!... augh!

I-No: You asked me! You said even if you went to hell you wouldn't forget my name, right?! Right!?

Man: Aaaaaargh!

I-No: Hmph, even a run-down scream. Pigs should scream loudly like pigs!

Man: (gurgles)

I-No: Well now... these are interesting times. Times that suit me...


3. [ Airship - The Final Hope of Mankind ]

Officer: Ky-sama, we've reached our destination.

Ky: Report.

Officer: Sir! One hour ago we received a distress call requesting help from the Holy Order. Ten minutes ago we established communication...

Ky: And... silence?

Officer: Yes sir... the possibility of total annihilation is high.

Ky: Tell me our strategy and intelligence for now.

Officer: Three medium-size Gears and one large-size Gear confirmed. They're all currently in the city center.

Ky: That's certainly troublesome. I'll lead the Magic Division. Magical Support Units 1 through 3 will support that Division. And...

Sol: I'm off.

Ky: Sol, wait!... what a man.

Officer: Ky-sama...

Ky: Prepare for landing. Also prepare the aviation spells. Quickly!

Officer: Sir!


4. [ Street Corner - Dead Town ]

Sol: So you're the large-size... how annoying.

Sol: What?!

Sol: These wounds... somebody already did it in... but who... I don't like this.

Ky: Over there... Sacred Edge!

Ky: Is that all of them?

Officer: No Gear response detected... clean-up complete.

Ky: There were fewer than reported...

Officer: Sir! We're investigating the cause of that now.

Ky: I don't care... it's probably because of the rude one anyway. Anyway... what a condition... nothing's left of the village.

Ky: Even... a child as small as this...

Officer: Poison gas from a T-type Gear... it's likely that it spread throughout the village.

Ky: I see... just in case. Look for survivors.

Officer: Sir!

Sol: No 'just in case', you know.

Ky: Sol! Where have you been?

Sol: Hurry and withdraw. This is waste...

Ky: Behave yourself! That order-belittling attitude is a danger to the whole group!

Sol: Spare me...

Ky: Sol!

Sol: We don't have time to dawdle. Don't try to be a hero, boy!

Officer: K-Ky-sama!

Ky: Yes, what is it?

Officer: We've found a survivor! This way...

Sol: What?

Ky: Send help immediately! Prepare the antidote as well...

Officer: Sir!

Ky: Are you okay?

I-No: Unh...

Sol: I don't like this... you... what the hell are you!?

Ky: Learn some propriety! We have things to do before questioning her, right!?

I-No: Who... are you...

Ky: It's okay, please just rest now.

I-No: Thank you...

I-No: (So this is the Holy Order... how naive...)


5. [ Airship Captain's Room - Distress ]

Officer: Ky-sama, I've brought you some tea.

Ky: Thank you. Itadakimasu.

Officer: Report... the ship is making steady progress heading to headquarters in Paris. We will arrive in approximately 2 hours.

Ky: I see. Thank you for your report. ... is something wrong? You may leave now.

Officer: Forgive me for speaking bluntly... Ky-sama, are you worrying about something?

Ky: I'm just a novice captain now... so of course I have many worries.

Officer: Are you talking about Sol-sama?

Ky: Very sharp. Yes, that's right... like he says, I may just be trying to be a hero.

Officer: ...and he said that?

Ky: The Holy Order is the final hope of mankind. While commanding an organization like this, I'm letting my personal gratification get in the way.

Officer: I don't think so...

Ky: For example... the incident just now. After confirming the cleanup of the Gears, I should've withdrawn from the town. In case there was another distress call, we should've been able to be on our way at once. Isn't that the best way to save people?

Officer: Ky-sama, I believe you are mistaken.

Ky: Eh?

Officer: Didn't you say so yourself, Ky-sama? The Holy Order is mankind's last hope. If all we do is destroy Gears, then we're no more than a machine. That isn't hope. If there is even only one survivor in a village attacked by Gears, the Holy Order will not abandon them. It will definitely save them. Everyone lives every day believing this. ...that is the fate given to us.

Ky: A heavy fate indeed... you've taught me something important today. Thank you.

Officer: If you're feeling well, perhaps you should pay a visit? The patient seems to have regained consciousness.

Ky: Thank you. I will visit later.

Officer: Then, please excuse me.

Ky: The last hope of... mankind...


6. [ Airship Infirmary - Confrontation ]

Officer: Sol-sama, where are you...?

Sol: Keys.

Officer: This is a first-aid room now, but...

Sol: Keys!

Officer: I'm sorry. Right now this room is No Visitors...

Sol: (glares)

Officer: Excuse me. Please...

I-No: Who is it?

Sol: Don't move.

I-No: W-who are you?

Sol: That's my line... feigning innocence. Come on!

I-No: So dangerous!

Sol: Hmph, didn't work. What the hell are you?

I-No: Shut up...

Sol: Huh?

I-No: Shut up, little bastard! Want to make it personal?

Sol: Yeesh...

I-No: Eat this!

Sol: Hmph, attacking? Now we're talking!

Officer: Ky-sama!

Ky: What's happening? An attack?

Officer: There's a fire on ship. It's in the medical quarters!

Ky: A Gear attack on this ship? Emergency response. I will head there too.

Officer: Sir!

Officer: Ky-sama!

Ky: What is it?

Officer: Earlier... Sol-sama was...

Ky: Did you just say Sol?

Officer: Yes sir.

Ky: Sol!

Sol: Che.

I-No: Please help! This man suddenly...

Sol: Ah?

Ky: You! I don't even have words to describe you anymore. Bring the handcuffs!

Officers: Sir!

Sol: Ha... yeesh.

Ky: Take him to the brig.

Officers: Sir!

Ky: Forgive me... I have no good apology...

I-No: Thank you for saving me... who are you?

Ky: Sorry for not introducing myself earlier. I am Ky Kiske, working as Captain of the Holy Order.

I-No: Oh, you're so young and yet so great! I'm I-No. Who was that wild guy earlier...?

Ky: He's... Sol. A disgrace to our Order... he will be punished severely.

I-No: I was so scared!

Ky: I-I see...

I-No: Hey... won't you let me thank you? Aren't you stiff here?

Ky: Ah... um... ah, I have official business now, so please excuse me.

I-No: Hmph... no backbone. The Holy Order is more boring than I thought... guess I'll crush it.


7. [ Airship Infirmary - Temptation ]

Ky: Lord... what a man.

Officer: About Sol-sama... is that really okay?

Ky: Yes. If he keeps breaking the rules, he loses his rights.

Officer: But... that woman...

Ky: I know. She's not a normal person.

Officer: Then... why do that to Sol-sama?

Ky: If he wanted to check on I-No-san's true nature, he should've reported to me. That man doesn't even take the time to do that.

Officer: That's true... she said her name was I-No, correct? What do you think, Ky-sama?

Ky: She seemed a master of confrontation... she was confronting Sol for just a moment.

Officer: I see...

Ky: To hide one's power... she is perhaps a military runaway. To be honest, certainly desirable for our Holy Order. Post a guard by her room. If she leaves, contact me immediately.

Officer: Understood.

Alert: Emergency, emergency. All commanding officers please report to the bridge.

Ky: What is it?

Officer: From Rome, Italy, an emergency call!

Ky: What's happening?

Officer: Three Megadeath-class Gears, and about 200 large-class Gears.

Ky: The local army?

Officer: Taking care of the local citizens. I can't estimate their military strength.

Ky: What has headquarters said?

Officer: Reporting... they say to wait for reinforcements.

Ky: I see...

Officer: But then, the citizens will...!

Ky: With their strength now, they can't avoid the destruction of Rome. Thus we must prioritize increasing their strength and destroying the Gears. Is that a proper evaluation?

Officer: It's valid, but...

Ky: Yes?

Officer: Even if we offer rescue, there are consequences. Right now there is nobody looking after the refugees... if the city, crumbles, they will all...

Ky: That is truth. But...

Officer: But?

Ky: That is not hope. We are the hope of mankind. Am I mistaken?

Officer: Sir!

Ky: Enter battle preparations! We will secure the safety of the citizens.

Officer: How many shall we send in?

Ky: This is not our official duty. Please ask for volunteers.

Officer: Understood. But then...

Ky: Is something wrong?

Officer: No. I will ask... but...

Ky: I don't care. I'll go even alone. Now then...!

Officer: Ky-sama!

Ky: I-No-san, excuse me.

I-No: Oh, handsome Captain. What was that siren just now?

Ky: This ship is headed towards Rome in order to fight Gears.

I-No: I see... do your best.

Ky: Ah... it's hard for me to say, but we cannot guarantee your safety. I'm sorry, but I must ask you to get off the ship.

I-No: What?

Ky: We'll take you to a village closeby.

I-No: Very earnest...

Ky: Huh?

I-No: Work despite the circumstances... even if I hear that, I have no choice.

Ky: That's...

I-No: You realize it, right? My power.

Ky: Yes. But to me, you're still a civilian. If saving you is my duty, then I must...

I-No: You said Rome, right? There's over a million people there.

Ky: Yes, but...

I-No: Don't misunderstand. I'll do what I want. I don't like things decided for me.

Ky: Forgive me... after all, we were assembled because of duty. We don't have the right to choose people. If you would like to become hope...

I-No: Oh, don't get the wrong impression. I don't want to join your Order. I'll just take what I want.

Ky: You mean... recompensation? Then I'll try to arrange what I can.

I-No: That's okay. I don't want money. Instead... (whispers)

Ky: Ah... that's...!

I-No: A million... million!

Ky: But... that's too...

I-No: Come on.

Ky: Under-stood...

I-No: Then... later! Come back alive! I'll be waiting in my room...

Ky: I... will do my best.

I-No: How cute, turning bright red! Well... it doesn't look like this'll be boring...


8. [ Airship - The Order's Vow ]

Ky: Please come in.

Officer: Pardon me. Ky-sama, the unit has been formed.

Ky: How many...

Officer: Just about everybody. The minimum crew for the operation of the ship will remain behind.

Ky: I see. And what did headquarters actually say?

Officer: As I said. "Wait for reinforcements". Just... one thing more. "If you don't like that, do what you want."

Ky: Commander Kliff, I see... just like him.

Officer: I feel the same way. Then, please speak to the troops.

Ky: Sometimes I feel angry at myself... even though I'm telling them to commit suicide... they follow me anyway.

Officer: Then, why ask for volunteers? You could've just ordered everyone.

Ky: Yes... if we live, I'll remember that.

Officer: Please don't make that face. The soldiers will be frightened.

Ky: And it would be nice if they were frightened and quit... no. Let's go.

Officer: Salute the Captain!

Ky: Everyone... thank you for gathering. Please hear me. In the battle between humans and Gears, we do not have the advantage. No... we are in a dangerous situation. And now, we are headed towards an unfair battle. In terms of military and logistics, it's meaningless. But then why? With technology, humans created forbidden creations, and yet still did not gain the ability to stop war. They wanted... a rational world where humans did not fight. And then... Gears were born. War came to humans who responded with machines. But... a battle between machines cannot be called a victory. Therefore, we, as humanity, have to pick what looks like the foolish road. We will save the citizens of Rome. It's because we can't let lives pass in front of us! Do we care what happens afterwards?

Ky: God, by your grace, please save us! Holy Order, set forth!

9. [ Airship - The Order's Vow ]

I-No: Hmph, I'm amazed. If that group isn't totally composed of idiots, the monsters'll get mowed over.

Ky: Stun Edge!

Ky: There's no end to them. Is everybody safe yet?

Officer: It would be in another 15 minutes! But the soldiers are at their limit. Let us withdraw! We can't get wiped out here!

Ky: Please begin retreating yourselves!

Officer: Ky-sama!

Ky: I can't leave a single person behind! That is the oath we made as a Holy Knight. And I haven't made sure that I-No-san is safe yet!

Officer: Ky-sama! You must be at your limit too! You can't...

Ky: Fifteen minutes! I'll be here for fifteen minutes! Ride the Lightning!

Officer: Ky-sama, wait! That idiot... Physical Attack Division, follow me!

Sol: Leave him to me!

Officer: Sol...sama!

Sol: I'll bring the boy back.

Officer: Huh?

Sol: What are you doing? Hurry!

Officer: Sir! Physical Attack Division, Magic Division, begin retreat!

Officer: ... I leave Ky-sama to you!

10. [ I-No - Monologue ]

I-No: Huh! He really is naive. But how fun... this'll make for great sightseeing.

11. [ Battle of Rome - Deathmatch ]

Ky: Needle Spike!

Ky: I've made it this far... just five more minutes... Ride the Lightning!

Ky: A large-type Gear, here...! Is I-No-san... safe...

Ky: Still going!

Ky: Are you my death god...? God, by your grace, please save my future! Holy Order Ougi... Spike Voltage!

Sol: Trash... move aside.

Sol: Move aside! Tyrant Rave!

Sol: I came to pick you up.

Ky: Always coming late... you never could fix that...

Sol: You...

Ky: As to be expected... until the very end... I could never beat you...

Sol: Don't say anything!

Ky: I have... a request...

Sol: I said shut up!

Ky: After Commander Kliff... carry on... the Holy Order...

Sol: Stop it... that's your job!

Ky: Please... promise me...

Sol: Dammit...

Ky: If it's you... you can do...

Sol: Hey.... what's wrong. Hey! KYYYYYY!

12. [ Epilogue ]

I-No: Kyahahaha! So he died! "Is I-No-san all right?" Hahaha! Wonderful!

Narrator: AD 2173. The death of the Holy Order Captain, Ky Kiske, in the Battle of Rome. This was the turning point in the Holy War. Afterwards, mankind fought a losing battle for 10 years. Historians would later write: "The hope of mankind crumbled on this day."

Narrator: Commander of the Holy Order that protects mankind, Sol Badguy. But with the attack of the Gears, mankind's hope appears to crumble. Wandering about, I-No meets a certain man.

I-No: So you're the root of this evil...

Narrator: Next time, Guilty Gear XX Drama CD, Side Black. Red Battle - Ending. Enjoy!

13. [ Prologue of Fear - Zappa Story: Night of the Living Doll ]

Zappa: Guilty Gear XX... Drama CD... Side Red... Night of the Living Doll.

14. [ Mountain Path in Rainfall ]

Zappa: The rain that day was cold enough to chill one's bones, and yet I wandered lightfooted along the path.

Zappa: Oh? Do I see a person? A woman? With long black hair... standing in the rain... hair clinging to her face. "Ah, hello there? If you stand there you'll catch a cold..."

Zappa: That person didn't answer, but simply raised her hand slowly and pointed forward. "Oh? What is it?" Where she pointed, there was a single house. "Oh, how nice... I'll stop there."

Zappa: When I looked back, there was nobody there...

Zappa: "Ahh... geez." I have no spirit sense, but some do tell me I seem to have a ghost woman with long black hair attached to me. Of course, when I tell others they tell me I have a blind Chinese ghost attached to me too so I don't believe anybody. The woman I saw then... was she an evil spirit? Of course if she was it wouldn't be strange. There certainly was a strange aura about her. But, I didn't turn back, and I headed for the house the woman pointed to.

Zappa: "Excuse me? Is somebody here? I'm a traveler, so I'll just borrow a room." I didn't realize it yet then... the true self of the building I had just stepped into... the house of the dolls.

15. [ The Dollhouse ]

Zappa: "It's so dark... excuse me! Is there anybody here? Nobody... hmph. I have to at least find light... light... light... Huh? What's this? My foot hit something. This is... ahhh!" What the lightning illuminated. It was... a person's foot! "F-foot! Here's a hand... and a neck... NECK!?" Finally I realized... the feet and the hands... they weren't real, but made. They were parts of dolls. More realistic than I had ever seen, lifelike dolls.

Zappa: "Ha... just dolls... but such bad taste... why are they all scattered here... maybe it's a dollmaker's house? Then, maybe I did a bad thing? I did kick it after all..."

Zappa: "Oh... here's completed ones... Let's see... very well done." Blonde hair and blue eyes. Certainly well done, and a certain strength to it. The scary part was that they looked human, even though they weren't... Even well-done, they didn't have souls. The moment I thought that... the doll opened its eyes, and glared at me!

Zappa: Those hateful eyes, I somehow withstood. Even though they were staring at me, I didn't feel that it had a soul. Overcome by fear, I slowly lost consciousness.


16. [ Black Dog ]

Zappa: "I'M SCARED OF DOGS! Huh? Where am I..." When I opened my eyes, I was in a moldy bed in a room. Why was I here? "This place's guard dog? Then there must be people living here after all, great... what's wrong, dog? Hm, he's chewing something. Huh, giving it to me?"

Zappa: "Hm? This is... an arm!?" The pitch-black dog had dropped an arm... a doll's arm. The arm was mangled as if it had been chewed. "Thanks for the thought, but I don't want it... doggie?" When I realized it, that pitch-black dog was not anywhere in the room. Even though the room's door was closed...

Zappa: "How strange... this house definitely is strange! I should leave... ah ta ta..." When I tried to open the door... it was then... that I heard the footsteps. "What the... these footsteps... what should I do..." I thought to hide under the bed when...

???: Return my arm...

Zappa: "Kyaaaaah!" Standing there... was that doll. While black blood ran from its arm... with those soulless eyes... staring at me... "Somebody!"

17. [ Pursuit ]

Zappa: At that moment... something whistled in the air past me. "S-swords?" Yes... there were swords in the air. Or rather, giant razor blades might be more accurate. Here and there, I saw red dripping off them. When I barely dodged the blades flying at me, they would change direction and fly at me again. "Th-that was dangerous..."

18. [ A Bit of Courage ]

Zappa: "I'll hide here for now..." In the long hallway, I slipped in