Part 98: Epilogue (Part 1)

This guy has it right.


Scott Lab

Chief! Where's Crowe?
You missed him. He's out on his first job as DAMon Hunter.
But he just got back three days ago! And a whole month since they beat the Imperium! He's been so busy!
The poor can't catch a break, I guess.
Yeah, but I thought Crowe's debt was all gone!
Well, he certainly wore out the Brasta in all that fighting.
The maintenance and repair sucked the lab dry, so I needed him to bring home some bacon.
So you're saying he's not the poor one here, the whole lab is?
Precisely, Kitty.
And there's Mr. Moneybags himself!
Aw, don't be like that. I'm just the lab's administrative consultant now.
And you'd better pull your weight, Carlos. Don't forget who took you in when Axion dissolved and you had nowhere to go.
You can count on me. With my business acumen, we'll build this lab up bigger and better than Axion ever was.
But I thought you'd get some of your money back with the Imperium gone. Can't you help us out?
I gave it all to charity. It was a condition to get into this lab.
Wow, you're improving!
Sort of.
I managed to get my freedom for all the data I had on DAMons...
But that doesn't begin to make up for what I did.
...
So it's your fault Crowe's out there fundraising.
It's sort of for his own good. He was looking awfully bored for a newly free man.
Now that Gaioh's out of the picture, DAMons are back to being just an annoyance. But now they're all over the place.
And we're getting all the bounties for them. We'll be back in the black yet.
But I wanted him to train me to pilot...
And he was going to tell me all about GOONZ...
You're pretty curious about those guys.
They're Crowe's friends, duh.
GOONZ disbanded. Its members are all back to their own lives.
And I'm not going to let you get bored either, Esther.
Meow?
Crowe can't deal with all these DAMon hunts all on his lonesome.
What she's saying, Kitty, is that it's about time you went out as a DAMon Hunter.
Me, a hunter?
Don't tell me you're nervous. No, I guess you would be.
Maybe a raccoon would be a better hunt for our little kitty.
So what?!
Whaaaaa?
Just give up, Carlos.
Esther was taught by the best. Don't doubt her enthusiasm for a second.
Let's finish tuning your machine, Esther.
Okay, chief!
(Just wait until you see me fighting just like you and GOONZ, Crowe...)
(Not because I hate or for revenge, but because I love this world.)



We never did make it back to our own world.
True.
Don't you mind, Roger?
Of course I do. There are people back there I miss.
Norman, Dastun, Angel. Besides, Paradigm needs my services as a Negotiator.
Then what will you do?
There's nothing I can do. Asakim killed Ime, the only one with the ability to cause Dimensional Quakes.
All we can do is wait for this world's dimensional technology to advance.
I see...
But we can't relax yet. Now that all of ZEUTH are Singularities, we probably won't be allowed peace for long.
In the meantime, let's do what we can for this world.
And what's that?
Rebuild the world torn apart by fighting. But you could say that's quite a fight in itself.
Just not one that can be fought with weaponry. And that's where I step in as a Negotiator.
Just as everyone else from GOONZ has gone to fight their own fights.


Warsaw Hill

We're back...
Yeah.
(Professor Dominic... I brought Eureka back to Warsaw because I promised you.)
(After the war, Holland and the Gekko left us and went off somewhere.)
(The last thing he said to Eureka and me was to apologize for all that happened.)
(I can't really say I don't still resent them for it.)
(But I'd rather start a new life with Eureka than live with that anger.)
(I don't think that's the wrong choice.)
Renton?
Don't mind me, Eureka. Let's go home.
Mquee!
Of course, Nirvash. You too.
Why did the Nirvash go back into its larval form?
I don't know, but he doesn't need to fight anymore, and neither do we.
Come on, Eureka. We'll always be together, no matter what happens to the world.
Yeah...
(Professor, I won't let Eureka go anymore. No matter what.)


Takeo General Co.

Hey, Watta...
Kappei! How many times must I tell you to address him as the CEO in the workplace!
Sorry, Managing Director. I forgot I'm a special employee of Takeo General now.
Precisely. Our corporation will mend this world with the twin values of hard work and grit...
Director, could you keep it down? I'm trying to do my homework.
Uh, Mr. CEO, you've got this sum wrong.
Thanks, Uchuta. I'm glad you're our accountant now.
It doesn't take a real accountant to do elementary school math problems, you know.
So, Watta...
CEO!
Okay, okay!
So, CEO Watta, we haven't had a job for a week and we're just killing time for days on end. Shouldn't we do something?
Eh. It means the world's finally at peace, right?
What of it? Takeo General is not in the business of fighting!
The Director is right. As handymen, we should be finding work in peacetime.
I know that, okay!
Don't sweat it, you two. Our talented salesman is out getting us a job as we speak!

I found us a job, sir! Sorry it took so long!
Awesome, Kinoshita! Way to turn this thing around!
...actually, I didn't land this one. It was Banjou.
CEO Watta, we have been requested to help transport materials for a Federation orbital base.
If we mobilize Trider, Zambot, and Daitarn, it should be done within a week.
All right, Mr. Banjou! Let's get started tomorrow!
Well done, Banjou. It's good to have you here.
Yes, our future looks bright now that you are on as our salesman!
Oh, come now. It was all due to Kinoshita's expert management.
That's what I'm saying! So let's finish this one in a snap!
Would anyone like snacks? Keiko, take them the tea.
Yes, Ms. Ikue!
Finally! What do we get today?
Today is dorayaki sent from Chief Ookouchi of 21st Century Security.
My favorite! Awesome!
You'd better thank them for sending sweets.
It's their gratitude for helping with the giant Heterodyne operation.
Let us enjoy them in celebration of the start of a new job.
Lead the cheer, CEO!
Who, me?
CEO, get it started in a snap!
Let us hear it!
Come on, little CEO!
Here we go!


21st Century Security PR Division 2

Sigh...
Akagi, if you have the energy to sigh like that, you can finish your forms.
Takeo General just got a big job. Why are we stuck here doing documentation day after day?
Now that GOONZ is disbanded, it's only fair that we return to normal operations.
And luckily, there haven't been any spacetime quakes lately.
Dai-Guard is freed up for PR Division 2's events again.
Don't tell me you'd rather be working for the bad guys, Akagi?
Of course not! Peace is great!
Then stop complaining and finish your work.
That's right. If we don't get this in, we can't have Dai-Guard at the show.
Understand?
I understand! I got it!
...
You getting bored too, Ibuki?
A little, I guess. But I'm with Akagi, peace is good.
But the peace did not last!
R-rika! You're the one that shattered it!
Oh look, it's 21st Century's engineering double act.
Whaddaya mean, the peace didn't last?
There's gonna be another spacetime quake?
Don't sound so surprised. The dimensional barrier hasn't gotten any stabler. Nothing's stopping the quakes.
So we have no idea how long we'll get to keep throwing our shows for a living.
Don't worry, though. Those Heterodynes won't get us as long as you've got me around.
You've got a plan to soup up Dai-Guard?
Hee hee. How bad do you want to know?
Come on! Are we finally going to get Great Dai-Guard... or how about Super Dai-Guard?
Forget the name, I've got to get the plans in.
So...
It's still just an idea, and I don't know if it'll pass approval.
If it'll take three years worth of 21st's profits, I don't know why you think it would!
Three years worth?
It didn't have a chance.
That's okay. Dai-Guard's real power isn't its weaponry.
Ack! Here it comes!
That's right! Dai-Guard's most powerful weapon is the hard work of everyone in PR Division 2!
You are never going to change, are you?
Him and his superhero robots, right?

...
We lead a good life.
Indeed.
But if the Heterodynes do ever attack again, they'll be there.
I agree.
No slacking off, you guys! It's due day, so we've gotta have everything done on time!
But after that...
We party! Beer and tempura on the party boat!
I won't stop you from having your fun, but don't let it affect the show tomorrow.
Of course, chief. As salarymen, we do everything with all we've got!


Dragon's Hive - Command Room

Well done, Team D. Your contract is now complete.
Yeah, about that...
Are you looking for our replacements?
Likely not. I doubt we'll find anyone capable of replacing you.
I suppose Dancouga Nova's job is over.
Then why not keep us on?
Though there are no enemies to fight, so we'll have to be on standby for an emergency.
Are you certain?
You could say Dancouga Nova's grown on us.
And F. S., you and WILL said that another enemy will come, didn't you?
We did...
Then we'll fight when they do.
All of us in Team D are together on this.
What about you, Eida?
Of course. I'm a member of Team D too, you know.
I'm going to keep singing, though. There are a lot of fans waiting for me.
I'll be happy to take up her management.
Fine. Just don't cause a scandal.
You all certainly have changed. None of us could have imagined a scene like this when you first started.
To be honest, it shocks us too.
I think the bigger shock was picking up the contract for giggles and winding up fighting to save the world.
Well, you guys did good.
It's our honor to hear you originals say that.
But if you want to keep fighting, you have to keep getting better.
Ryo and I will be your trainers.
Ooh, sucks to be you if you have to train under these two.
I couldn't ask for more. We can't always be your understudies.
Just remember those words, Aoi. We will.
Jeez, those Dancouga guys do not turn it down, do they?
You'll stay with us as well, Gran Knights and G Soldiers.
It will be our pleasure, F. S.
We'll stay with Dancouga until we make it back to our world.
Thank you very much.
Please don't. We should be thanking you.
We live in this world now. Of course we'll do our duty.
We're with the Gran Knights.
It's the duty of the Gran Knights to be the fangs of the fangless.
We will enjoy the peace while we can, though.
Heh...
Wh... what was that about?
If you stay in the Dragon's Hive, I expect you to follow my orders.
Cyber Beast Force, Gran Knights, and G Soldiers! Move out and destroy the remaining DAMons!
He's just like Sandman!
No time to relax, huh?
If you stand there, you'll end up in our dust, Gran Knights!
You're very eager, Aoi.
We get to keep fighting even with the world at peace.
Yeah, we don't have time to let our brains hold back our beasts.
You ready, Aoi?
Come on, everybody!
Let's go wild!


Battle Camp

The Crushers, Blue Fixer, and the Godsigma Team...
...
...
You are now the New Crushers, a special Federation squad assigned to research operations around the solar system.
Researching a solar system affected by dimensional quakes?
And asteroids we don't even know about. This is the chance of a lifetime.
I can't wait! This is a job fit for a man who cut his teeth on the tides of Io!
Your first job is to take Rose to the edge of the Earth Sphere.
Yes, sir!
Thank you, Commander Ohtsuka, from the bottom of my heart.
It's nothing at all. And let me thank you for your aid in defeating Zuul.
...thank you for everything, Shizuko. Please, let me apologize once more for all I did.
Rose... I know it will be hard for you. Good luck.
Thank you. I'll never forget my time on Earth.
Rose...
Mars... Zuul's defeat has thrown Gishin and the rest of the galaxy into turmoil.
I aided him, and now I must do all I can to restore peace to the worlds he terrorized... as penance.
Rose, I don't disagree with that. But...
I want you to do this for the future, not because you regret the past.
Mars...
I swore to Marg to fight for peace for the whole universe. I want you to join me in that vow.
Thank you, Mars. Of course I will take this vow.
Come on, Takeru, Rose. Space is waiting for us.
We've got a lot to do and no time to waste.
The world's changed. We can't afford to let our pasts keep us back.
Right!
But Commander... if we all go to space, there won't be any Crushers left on Earth.
Or are you going to bring in Kouji and Sayaka?
Don't worry. If I have to, I'll borrow manpower from another group.
Another group?
I can't say right now. But I'll introduce you when you return.
Then the New Crushers are embarking on a mission to learn more about the solar system.
Of course. Godspeed, gentlemen.
(Marg... the Earth's not in danger anymore. But there are still people out there who want to shatter our peace.)
(So I'll keep fighting. With Godmars, with our oath in my heart.)
(Watch over us from beyond the stars, Marg. Watch our new fight.)


Macross Quarter Briefing Room

So the Frontier Fleet's joining the Federation?
They'll have trouble repairing the Fold System, and besides, we don't know what's going on out in this galaxy.
So it'll be a while before there's any chance of taking off for the galactic core.
But it's a good thing we got everything cleared up so they'll let us back in the fleet.
I guess.
(Don't jump for joy too quick.)
(The Federation wants the fleet where it can keep tabs on it.)
(Especially for its military technology. They'll want the S. M. S. under them, since it owns data on our latest weaponry.)
(So we're political pawns, huh?)
What are you two whispering about?
W-we're not...
Please don't jump to conclusions, Lt. Bobby!
Grr! You two are awfully in sync!
A fight like this is a sure sign we're really at peace, right?
You're in a good mood yourself, Luca. Looking forward to seeing Nanase when we get back to the fleet?
Uh...
Whoops, looks like another fire over there.

Back to living on the fleet...
Sad to fly under a false sky again?
That's...
Don't try to fool me. It's all over your face.
Get off my back! We're even giving you a ride back!
I'm sorry for putting you through all the trouble, Alto...
Come on, Ranka, that wasn't at you...
Well, well... so you can be nice to her...
I was serious about you.
Jeez, can you go have your spats somewhere else?
And you!
You could have joined the Crushers or Dragon's Hive. Why are you tagging along with us?
It's a whole other world. We figured we should try living in space for once.
I've always loved space. It's like a beautiful ocean of stars.
Is that all?
Not quite... the world is turning under us with the establishment of the united Federation.
We thought it would also be interesting to watch it from space.
Besides, going by Sheryl and Ranka, the fleet's packed with cuties.
Don't forget, you're ours. We'll make you work for the S. M. S. as long as you stay with the fleet.
A-are we going to fight the Vajra again?
Don't worry, Tsugumi. We've already destroyed the Vajra queen.
Even if they come back, they're missing their master. They won't be able to organize again.
(If that were the real Queen, of course.)
We're all GOONZ, so we've all eaten together.
Yeah. We're just on the same journey. We'll find work for you guys.
What, suddenly you're better than them?
I'm not a chick anymore. And neither's Ranka, by the way.
Alto...
Buck up, Ranka. You're for real now, aren't you?
Yeah!
But I'm not letting up on you, Ranka.

So what do you think she means she's not going to let up on?
Good question. But the new world's just beginning...
And so is their competition.

Hee hee...
(Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee... your rivalry is all part of my plan.)
(The virus inside you and the energy of music are the path to my world.)
Er, Grace?
Elmo, about that project... let's hammer it out as soon as we're back at the fleet.
A production based on the Galactic Fairy and the Super-Dimensional Cinderella... certainly a dream job.
It won't be just those two. I have some other artists in mind.
I can't wait to see them!
Heh. Let's fill the new world with beautiful music.
(A world that dances to my tune. First, the bugs...)


Kurogane Bath House Garden

Yaaaaaaah!
Hup.
Damn! Not again!
Don't give up, bro!
You almost touched her!
Great! Let's go one more time!
I think I've had enough for today.
Come on, Ms. Okiku! Just a little longer!
Give the woman a break. She's gotta be our serving girl too.
You sure have gotten better, though.
...
Even the Master says so. Not many people get this close to Okiku ever.
Hey, I spent all that time fighting with GOONZ.
Don't let it get to your head, kiddo. Okiku could shatter that confidence in a blink if she wanted to.
You don't have to tell me that.
Then what are you going to do about it?
Isn't it obvious?
Even if the world's at peace, I seriously doubt Dr. Hell's given up on taking it over.
If he ever comes back, Mazinger Z and I will be ready. That's what I'm training for.
Heh. I see GOONZ filled you with pep.
Well, I've got to build up my strength and skill to match.
Gramps left me Mazinger Z so I could fight for peace.
Don't forget that feeling.
(Hey, Simon should be leaving right about now...)


Great Gurren Hangar

Are you sure, Jiron?
We all are. We all want to help develop the Dark Continent.
I don't think we're ever going to be really comfortable in the city.
The desert definitely suits us better. We're like you that way.
Thanks, you guys.
Hey, don't forget about us!
We're coming too, Simon.
The land that's suffered so long under the beastmen is going to be a whole new place.
It sounds like a better place for us than enjoying the peace.
And you'll be in the lead, Simon.
Me?
You're the chief of the Great Gurren Gang. We're only here because we've been following in your trail.
Not only the Great Gurren Gang. Everyone on the continent has drawn strength from you and Kamina.
So Simon... you're the one who can change the Dark Continent.
I... I'm going to change it...
Are you afraid, Simon?
A little bit.
But I'm not alone. I've got a lot of people I love who will be helping me.
That's right, Simon. You're not alone.
We'll always be right behind you.
Yoko, Leeron, Kitan, Dayakka, Rossiu... the Great Gurren Gang and GOONZ... Nia...
Yes?
Will you help me again?
Of course we will!
Us too, Simon!
You're in good hands, chief!
We'll teach along with Ms. Adette.
I'll be responsible for games! You've gotta have something fun to do!
I'll work security with Bulme and the Gauli Squad.
Athena and I will train your officers.
Roger, Lt. Harry. It's my honor to help.
Um...
What is it, Rossiu?
You used to work for the Moon Queen, right?
Would you mind telling us about her?
Not at all, but why?
Now that we're free of the beastmen, we'll have to build our society anew.
I would like to learn about government.
Of course. I hope Lady Diana and I can be of some help to you.
Gimmy, Darry, let's do our part!
Okay...
We're members of the Great Gurren Gang too!
Thanks, everybody. Let's do this together.

You mind if we help you build your new country?
Ryoma!
What, "Ryoma"? We're here too.
We're not the right types to live under the glorious new Federation.
Ha ha ha! This'll be fun!
Of course. Welcome.
Hey, Genki, introduce yourself to the nice people.
...
It's okay, Benkei. Genki can't stay cooped up for long in this wide desert here.
Well, thanks. I'm sure you'll be a big help.
Hey, you're Kamina's little bro. Don't let us down.
(Bro, we've come all this way from that first day we climbed out of that hole.)
(But we've still got a long way to go. Because together, we can go anywhere.)
(Just like you said, my drill can bust the heavens. It'll dig us wherever we want to go.)


Black Knights' Base

Chirico's gone missing?
Y-yeah... as soon as we got back to the surface, he just vanished without telling anyone where he'd be.
Whaaat? I thought this was Chirico's home sweet home!
You can't pin that guy down that easy, Cocona.
Boss, why do you sound like you knew Chirico was going to run off somewhere?
He's gone out looking...
For that woman, Fiana.
Fiana...
Well... guess I can't blame him, then.
Vanilla! Not you too!
I don't think you can get between those two. You should know that.
But... but...
Um, Cocona... Chirico didn't say where he was going, but he did leave a message for you guys.
Wha?
It just said "see you again."
Chirico...
What? That bastard! He's trying to give us hope or something!
So, that mean you're sticking around here to wait for him?
Actually, we're leaving.
What?
If you're back here, it's gonna be blows with Britannia again, right?
We're not staying for that. We'll find somewhere else to do business.
We were hoping Chirico'd join us there, though.
But Vanilla...
Don't sweat it. We'll probably find gunfire wherever we'd go anyway.
We'll probably see Chirico again, too. He's the kind of guy that can't live without the smell of blood and gunsmoke.
Yeah!
There you go, Tamaki. Thanks for everything.
Can't believe you finally said it, and it's the last thing...
We're leaving Area 11, but we'll be rooting for you.
Thank you, Goto. We'll never forget fighting with you.
I was hoping to see Zero, but he's gone off somewhere too.
He and C. C. had something to take care of, so they split off from us when we got back.
I'm sure they're planning their next move against Britannia.
But if they set up that Federation thing, there won't be a Britannia Union or an Area 11.
Exactly why the people will never have their vengeance if Japan is not liberated before then.
And anyway, I believe that Zero would challenge the Federation if that's what it took.
So the final battle is at hand...

That's right.
C. C.? Where's Zero?
Doing exactly what Diethard said. Making his preparations for the final battle with Britannia.
(And in this case, what he has to prepare is his own resolve...)
When's he making his move?
He'll give the order when he's ready. He wants the Black Knights standing by until then.
All right! Let's liberate us our country!
(Chigusa... if this works, we can...)
The final battle at last...
Aren't you going to say goodbye to your friends at Ashford Academy?
Why would I? I'm Karen Koutsuki. A Japanese.
I see.
(Lelouche... your men are ready. It's just you now.)


Ashford Academy

So you're finished studying abroad?
That's right. It was very educational.
You're pretty relaxed considering how much danger the world was in.
There's no place for the Imperium in the world I dream of. Its destruction was fated.
...
What's the matter, Suzaku?
Lelouche...
Are you Zero?
...
I want an answer.
...
...
What are you saying, Suzaku? Did you have some sort of nightmare?
Lelouche...
Me, Zero? Why would you ask that?
I'm sorry. Forget I said anything.
Now that I'm back to school, I'd like to relax.
Yeah...
(I'm sorry, Suzaku. How terrible must I be to lie to my only friend's face...)
(But what I must do is worth giving up all I am. Even if I have to make an enemy of you.)
(No more hesitation. I am Zero, the man who will destroy the world.)