No use...
I used more power than I thought.
All I can do is to keep standing.
We have another lovely lady.
And quite tempting, too.
You would, at a time like this!
No!
Not now!
Big Brother...
Gimme that!
I figured it was you.
This is what happens when you don't listen to people's warnings.
And what's with the shameless outfit?
Come on...
Say something!
Why, you...
Here we go.
This way, please.
Big Brother!
If you've got time to play, retrieve the Lagu.
Everything about you is everything to me.
I don't want to hold back anymore!
I remember. We got G.D.
Let's follow the course where our curiosity leads...
...and I know a wondrous power will be born.
Silent City. We're Salvagers.
Let's go out sometime and try to find...
...the skyscrapers in the sunken cities below.
Don't be afraid. Come together.
As the sun shines down upon us...
...now, let's try to recover...
...everything that's been lost!
Let's journey beyond time!
I miss you! I want to take it to you!
I don't want you to forget about me.
I take you! Because there is...
...a shining world that no one's ever seen!
Let it go!
Forever...
Looks like the military's in on this, too.
The risk's too big.
Gust...
I think we should just stay out of this.
No, I'm in.
Gust!
I'll risk my life for love.
So, you've made up your mind, Gust?
Uh, well, actually...
Lagu confirmed.
Now retrieving.
Magnificent.
Of course, a woman like you looks good in anything...
...Miss Aika.
Forgive me.
I went through your documents.
It seems your clients are people I know quite well.
Well, I didn't think they really trusted me, anyway.
No matter.
I'm in a good mood today.
Mainly because I was finally able to obtain today what I have so longed for.
Moreover, because it is the greatest possession of all.
Observe.
Do you know what this is?
Yes...
It's your objective, the Lagu, you're searching for.
Lagu?
That's it?
The catastrophe 20 years ago was a terrible one.
The energy which destroyed countless cities...
...split the earth open...
...and awakened long-dormant volcanoes.
Miss Aika...
I believe your country suffered greatly in this.
What are you getting at?
What if I said that Lagu and that catastrophe are not unrelated?
You mean...
Let me show you something interesting.
That's a beam gun, powered by refined Lagu energy.
Amazing power, isn't it?
But this is just a toy to keep the military occupied.
Merely a part of the true power of Lagu.
Yes...
The power of Lagu is far more than this.
Miss Aika...
Do you understand why Lagu exists?
Lagu exists for a special reason, doesn't it?
Exactly.
What you just saw now, was just one of Lagu's uses.
Besides...
The potential for mass destruction it holds, it also...
...has a special wave motion...
...which can change matter at the subatomic level.
It could clean our polluted atmosphere and land.
Even restore the ocean.
It has the power to make the Earth the way it should be.
In short...
...the energy for massive destruction Lagu has...
...is a power necessary for restoration.
Yes.
Of course.
For the restoration of the Earth.
The infection on the Earth, known as "humanity"...
...is responsible for the sudden destruction and changes on it.
To survive, the Earth devised a vaccine to fight the infection.
That is the true meaning of Lagu's existence.
To eradicate the infection.
In short, to destroy human civilization.
The catastrophe 20 years ago...
...was only the beginning.
Interesting story.
But why tell me such vital information?
No reason.
In any case, I don't need to stay with these fools now.
I now need only to realize my next project.
Next project...
How about it, Miss Aika?
Won't you join me?
It would be such a pity to part company now.
All I want is data on Lagu.
Nothing else interests me.
You can have anything.
Anything at all...
Perhaps you should give it some thought.
I'll await a favorable response.
So?
Find anything?
Nope.
Nothing suspicious.
They're just clothes.
I can't believe she just came here with those!
Really.
How about her?
For now, I'll give her a vitamin shot.
She'll be awake soon, right?
Okay.
That's that.
Yikes!
Shift change!
If we don't hurry, we'll be punished again!
Wait up!
Geez!
Give me my clothes back!
What'll I do?
What's wrong, Nena?
Is it that woman?
It's nothing to laugh about!
Nena...
Big Brother...
Don't try to fool me!
Not fair...
Big Brother...
What's with this place?
There's nothing but chicks here!
Ow...
And...
Here we go!
Daring.
A little showy, but I don't really have much choice.
But this is a little...
Uh-oh!
We're finally off duty!
I just want to grab a hot shower and a cold beer.
Sounds good to me.
By the way...
The ship's been stopped for a while, hasn't it?
Yeah.
Looks like we're docked at some island.
One of the Blue squad told me.
I wonder if we can go ashore.
Even if they were doing that, we'd never get a turn.
Yeah. You're right.
I've heard they found the Lagu.
Huh? Seriously?
Maybe we'll get a vacation once they recover it.
I hope so!
We've been stuck on this ship for ages!
I'd like to go shopping.
Hey! Guess what...
Good God.
You...
...have really bad taste in underwear.
Nothing personal, but get some new ones.
R-Right...
Hey! Did you hear?
About what?
You'll never believe it!
So? Tell us!
Miss Nena got beaten up by some woman in a weird get-up!
No way!
I heard that, too!
I heard from one of the Blue team!
A weird girl threw her 3 meters!
Really? Wow!
The one whose jet was shot down this afternoon?
I hear she's a Salvager!
So...
Is Miss Nena hurt really badly?
No.
Looks like she's okay.
Well, she's not exactly normal.
Hey!
Watch it!
If a Blue or White officer heard that, you'd get in trouble!
No kidding.
Then, I'd ask Mr. Hargen to save me!
You wish!
Except I heard Mr. Hargen really likes that weird woman.
Huh? Seriously?
What about Miss Nena?
Yeah, right!
Her pride must be shattered.
So, what's that weird girl doing now?
Who are you?
Um, err...
That is...
Well, if Mr. Hargen likes her...
Then, right now...
What? What?
What do you think?
Oh, God! I can't believe we said that!
Uh-oh...
Yes, sir.
Nothing unusual at the moment.
What?
Right now?
Aye, aye, sir.
Engines to full!
Engage side thruster control engines!
Prepare to move out!
Preparing to move out!
Weigh anchor!
Weighing anchor!
I can trust you, can't I?
l thought you'd come.
I'm enough of a gentleman that I won't hit your face.
Christ...
And all I did was ask for directions.
Well, I doubt they would have told me, anyway.
Hang on, Aika!
Which way should I go?
All right!
Could that be the Lagu?
Yeah.
It's gotta be.
But besides that...
Who's that suspicious-looking girl?
Could she be...
You two there!
What are you doing?!
Yikes!
Who's she?
Don't tell me someone followed me!
Unauthorized personnel aren't allowed in here!
Especially Black staff.
That includes you!
Yes, ma'am!
So, who told you to come in here?
Well, um...
It was, you know...
Sort of, err...
Speak up!
Answer me!
R-Right!
That girl can explain!
Ask her.
What are you doing?!
Um, I mean...
You should ask her.
There's something fishy about you two.
Show me your I.D. card.
Come on!
Now, I'm really in a pinch...
What?!
That's the emergency alert...
Hey, you two!
Hold it!
I gotta get back to my post!
Me, too!
You've got nowhere to run!
Drop the your gun and surrender!
Like hell I will!
Well, things look pretty hopeless now.
But a hero doesn't give up in these situations!
Hey, you!
You shoot so bad, you couldn't hit me in a million years!
Ladies, those long things are useless in a tight space like this.
Later!
To us on this night...
Oh, pardon me.
You can't hold a glass like that.
I was very intrigued in my study of this.
Ultranate Metal...
It's the first time I've actually seen it.
I didn't know this device existed.
As a scientist, I find this fascinating.
But I find your attraction even more powerful.
Wait...
I'll do it myself.
Excuse me, Miss Nena...
That slimy little bitch!
Just stringing my brother along!
What do you want?!
Y-Yes, ma'am!
Uh, um...
Beautiful...
And the data?
What do you think?
I'll trust you.
Oh, hell...
This is pathetic.
Some hero I turn out to be!
Still, I've gotta figure out something to do...
Oh, dear.
You got me, you got me.
Gimme the gun!
Nice and slow!
Yes, ma'am.
Here.
Take it.
Magnificent...
I become humble in the face of beautiful things.
How flattering.
Won't you join me?
I'll make it worth your while.
But I don't really want anything.
There's no shame in changing your mind.
Holy...
Excuse me!
Gust!
Aika?!
And after I risked my life to save you!
You idiot!
It's not like that!
I see...
He's forcing you, isn't he?!
Why, you pervert!
Let's go!
Where to?
You idiot!
We're escaping!
R-Right.
Wait!
Don't you want the data you were going to sell your body for?
Don't worry.
I already have it.
See you!
See you?
Hey, Aika!
Wait up!
Now, look...
How long are you gonna follow me?
Go away!
Don't be silly.
You're the one wandering around in front of me.
You!
You're really annoying for someone so suspicious.
As much as you are.
The woman under interrogation has escaped with the intruder!
Capture on sight! Repeat...
It must be Aika-san!
What should I do?
But who's the intruder she's with?
Now, I see.
You were with the woman from the jet, weren't you?
Wh-Why, that's totally absurd.
I'm right.
Uh, anyway...
I'm kinda in a hurry, so...
Bye!
The two escapees are confirmed to be on deck one!
Blue team... Move to deck one at once!
Repeat... The two escapees...
You have nowhere to run!
Drop the gun and surrender now!
Aika!
I'll distract them and you jump into the water!
No!
I appreciate the thought, but Rion's still in there.
There is no time for that.
The man-stealer has a boyfriend?!
That's a laugh!
Miss Nena!
Move aside!
I like you less and less every time I see you.
Well, fine...
I'll kill you.
I'll fillet that disgusting face right off of you.
Very carefully...
Miss Nena...
Mr. Hargen...
Shouldn't we stop Miss Nena?
I don't care.
Let her do as she wishes.
Then, bring it to me.
Yes, sir.
Shit!
I won't let you lay a finger on Aika!
Stay out of this!
Gust!
Aika!
I didn't think you'd jump in front of him!
Then, I'll slice you up, just as you want me to!
Stop it, god damn you!
Next time you move, I'll blow your head off.
Cry more!
What?!
H-Hey!
No!
Don't touch me!
A-Aika!
No!
Stop it!
What are you waiting for?!
Shoot! Shoot!
Impossible...
You monster!
I-Incredible...
Are you...
Are you really Aika?
Me?
I am Aika, and yet not Aika.
I assist and protect the Aika you know.
So, this is the power of Ultranate.
Fascinating.
Did you bring it?
Right here.
Forgive me...
...but I can't let you hurt any more of my people.
What's happening?!
My body feels like it's coming apart!
Why?!
What's happening?!
No use!
C-Can't stay conscious!
Aika!
As I thought, it had some effect.
Excellent.
Take the woman captive.
Kill the man if you wish.
Speak to me, Aika!
Hey!
Hand the woman over!
Shit!
Aika...
Aika-san!
Aika-san! Aika-san!
Let's go out into the bustling city.
I just want to slip off my boots and walk along with the wind.
That feeling of honesty that I had forgotten...
...is reawakened with just a single deep breath.
As I sit by the window in the moonlight...
...with my chin cupped in my hand...
...I find myself thinking of you.
Though I have kept it in my heart for such a... such a long time...
...without thinking, I look back at the person I used to be.
I know, oh, I know. It's because I'm much more naive than I look.
Always wavering, caught somewhere between cowardice and arrogance.
Since those feelings are growing stronger and stronger inside...
...I gradually feel that there's a new tomorrow for me.
Though I may hesitate, though I may dream...
Though I may keep taking the long way around...
...when I eventually reach that place...
...I want to be met by your smiling face.
Aika has fallen to Hargen's marksmanship.
Aika-san...
What's going to happen to me?
Now, alone, Rion teams up with the mysterious beauty, Maypia.
As they wander the ship...
...they're caught up in Hargen's war with the military.
Listen, you jerk!
Let go of me!
Like hell I will!
You're just gonna escape by yourself, right?!
Hargen's destructive project begins to unfold.
To save Rion, Aika and Gust reboard Hargen's ship.
Aika-san!
You came back for me!
Aika, next trial:
Take off Position.
lnto the blue skies, a demon takes flight.