01x07 - Hazy Moon

[bunniefuu]

[Walther] You...

You're a decoy? What are you playing at?

Your tête-à-tête with Natalia...

She was referring to Princess Sakuya,
wasn't she?

I see...

I apologize for my rough treatment.

It stems from my devotion to my mistress.

I am...

Princess Sherry's sworn knight.

Even now with my mistress gone,

I still hold in my heart
my pledge of loyalty to her.

My loyalty extends
to Princess Sakuya as well.

If your actions
are to protect Princess Sakuya,

I will gladly cooperate.

VAUGHN DOMAIN, BIEI

I... k*lled... Jugo Sumeragi.

You didn't k*ll Jugo Sumeragi.

[Sakuya] Ash Phoenix.

I thought I'd done
a thorough background check, but...

LAVENDER HOME

Here, I should be able to obtain
more in-depth information...

I must uncover the truth.

I...

[cling]

I, Sakuya Sumeragi, command you.

Tell me everything you know
about Ash Phoenix.

[♪ opening theme song playing]

HAKODATE TRAINING GROUNDS

[Isao] Next! Oda, Munemori,
begin mock battle.

[Oda and Munemori] Yes, sir!

Ash, you move about freely.

[Ash] Roger that.

-[Oda] Let's split up and corner him.
-[Munemori] Sounds like a plan.

-[beeping]
-[Oda] Munemori!

[Munemori] Don't worry.
I haven't been hit.

The shots came from inside the forest.

Let's close in on him.

[Oda] Gotcha.

[Munemori] Oh, it's remote controlled.

[Oda] Hold on,
doesn't this feel like a trap?

[Oda and Munemori exclaim]

Oda, Munemori, you're hit.

[Ash] You can't just rely on
what's happening in front of you.

[Haruka] If this wasn't a mock battle,
you both might be dead.

Next! Allow me to challenge you.

[Ash] Sure. Just try to keep up with me.

Ash and his younger brother,
Nichol, were w*r orphans

who lost their parents
during the Britannian Empire era.

Ash was a spirited boy,

always looking out
for the younger children.

Nichol, on the other hand,
was born with a weak constitution,

but his smile always lifted
everyone's spirits.

Three years later, with the implementation
of the Vogue scheme,

the two were taken in by Lord Lunebelg.

The Vogue scheme?

[matron] It was a temporary scheme

in which wealthy adults
took in and raised w*r orphans.

So that's how they ended up
with Norland...

[Ash] All of you, look after yourselves.

[Ruby] Don't go!

[Narah] Come on, Ruby.

Don't make it harder for them.

[Ruby] No! I don't wanna say goodbye
to Ash and Nichol!

It's not goodbye.

We're all family,
so we'll see each other again.

Really?

[Ash] Here, I'll give you this
as proof of my promise.

[Ruby exclaims]

A promise...

I promise too!

[Ruby] Okay!

[Ash] Pinky promise.

BRITANNIA
LUNEBELG MANOR

[matron] Their life at Lunebelg Manor
was far from peaceful, I have heard.

-[Nichol coughing]
-Just a little more, Nichol.

[Nichol] Okay.

[door opens]

[Nichol coughing]

[Ash] Are you all right, Nichol...?

[Norland] I have no use for the weak.

The older one stays.
Get rid of the younger one.

[both gasp]

I'll be useful enough
for both Nichol and me!

[Ash] I'll do anything!

Please just let us stay together.

Please!

I've got you cornered!

This is my win!

-[clangs]
-[beeping]

[Isao] That's enough! Haruka, you're hit.

[Ash] Your attacks are reckless
and inefficient.

The slightest delay
can be fatal on the b*ttlefield.

Focus on taking out the enemy
with minimal movement.

[Ash panting]

-[gasps]
-[Scissorman grunts]

[Scissorman] Your movements
are inefficient.

A single cut to a vital area
can be lethal.

Take out the enemy with minimal movement.

That's all for today.

Why am I the one doing the babysitting...

[Ash] Wait!

I can still fight!

You might be
Lord Norland's favorite or whatever,

but I'm the one
who'll achieve glory on the b*ttlefield.

Me, Arnold Renck!

[groans]

[Bismarck] Unbelievable.

His style of fighting
is unbecoming of a knight.

It lacks dignity.

It doesn't matter, so long as
he's useful to me as a k*lling machine.

[Ash] Again?

I can't do this anymore...

[Norland] You seem to be
misunderstanding something.

You don't have a choice.

Your only response should be,

"Yes, sir."

[Norland] If you find it hard to bear,

then k*ll your own heart.

That way, you won't feel anything.

[matron] During that time,
it seems Ash was forced to assassinate

those Lord Lunebelg found inconvenient,
one after another.

Recognized for his achievements,

Ash rapidly rose
through the military ranks.

LUNEBELG DOMAIN, FURANO

[Nichol] I'm really glad I get to spend
time with you today, Ash.

-[whispering inaudibly]
-The other day, the doctor told me

my strength is improving...

[Ash whispering] k*ll my heart...
k*ll my heart...

Ash?

[whispering] k*ll my heart...

-[chair creaks]
-[footsteps approach]

[whispering] k*ll my heart...
k*ll my heart...

I'm sorry, Ash.

It's my fault you're suffering so much...

It's okay, Nichol...

[knock on door]

[messenger] A letter from Lord Norland.

-[blade swishes]
-[man grunts]

[Ruby] Who is it? Who's there?

[both gasp]

[Ash] Ruby...

Ash...

[Ruby] Is that you...?

[Ash] Damn it...
I didn't want our reunion...

to be like this.

-[gasps]
-[g*nsh*t]

I'm sorry, Ruby...

But we have to do this to survive...!

Nichol...

[Ash] Why...?

-[man 1] Hey, did you hear a g*nsh*t?
-[man 2] It came from the courtyard.

NEO-BRITANNIA GOVERNMENT OFFICE
IMPERIAL PALACE

[Scissorman] You created quite the scene.

Wasn't easy cleaning up your mess.

[Catherine] Talk about... a total fail.

I was informed of a mishap on the job.

I ran into an old acquaintance,
which caused me to slip up.

That's not true!

I tried to help
and ended up getting in his way.

If I hadn't interfered,
he would have succeeded.

It's my fault.

My brother's always looking out for me,

exhausting himself
physically and mentally.

He's at his limit, but still he...

If I... If only I weren't around,

Ash wouldn't...

-[flesh squelches]
-[groans]

[Norland] Consider your wish granted.

Now vanish from my sight.

[Scissorman] A bit overkill,
don't you think?

[Norland] He was unnecessary
from the start.

-Keeping him around serves no purpose.
-[Ash] k*ll... k*ll... k*ll... k*ll...

k*ll! Ki...

[Scissorman] Let it go.

-You'll only add to the number of corpses.
-k*ll... k*ll...

[Ash] k*ll... k*ll... k*ll...

What of Ash's disposal...?

Do as you please.

[groaning] k*ll...

[man] Oh? Oho!

Got myself a new conversation partner.

Hey there, young man.

If they're imprisoning you here,
you must've stolen quite the sum.

The name's Jugo Sumeragi.

Pleased to meet ya.

NEO-BRITANNIA GOVERNMENT OFFICE
FRONT SHRINE

[Catherine] How many times
do I have to tell you?

Quit adding to my workload!

Damn it, damn it, damn it!

[Walther] Excuse me.

Seems you've angered her again.

I'm afraid so...

[Walther] You must strive to become like
Princess Sakuya's father, Governor Jugo.

It's essential that you continue to act
as a true empress, not just a puppet.

That will lead to the protection
of Princess Sakuya.

Understood.

[door opens]

[Scissorman] Appreciating the beauty of
flowers in such a grim workplace.

Quite the admirable hobby.

[Narah] Can I help you?

Do you know where young Ash is headed?

[Narah] Why not find out yourself?

Thing is, he's involved with
the person I'm currently pursuing...

If I recall correctly,

you and young Ash
grew up in the same orphanage, didn't you?

What of it?

I'd hate to do it,

but I may have to resort
to more forceful measures.

Let me guess. Not a fan of Japanese food?

Guard! He hasn't touched
his food in ten days.

I know you kindly switched
to a Japanese menu for me,

but could we change it
back to a Western one?

Understood! I'll check with my superiors.

Thank you. Much appreciated.

[Jugo] You won't last long
on just one bowl of soup a day.

I mean, look at me.

Haven't lost my appetite
even in this mess.

Maybe it's the lack of exercise, but I've
actually put on weight since imprisonment.

I was as slim as you when I was young.

My daughter's going to give me an earful

about how cool I was
before I let myself go.

So, is there anything in particular
that you like?

Nicho...

Coffee.

Guard! A cup of coffee
for the young man, please.

SAPPORO SPECIAL DETENTION CENTER

[chief guard] Your execution
has been confirmed.

I'll inform you of the exact date later.

[guard] It can't be.
I was told there would be no execution.

It only makes sense.

If I disappear,

the young Callis
will become the next emperor.

Knowing Norland...

he'll create a puppet state where he can
pull the strings behind the scenes.

You're not the kind of person
who deserves to die in a place like this.

[Jugo] Thank you.

But my execution
is unlikely to be overturned.

I'm not afraid to die,

but the thought of never seeing
my darling daughter again pains me...

[sniffles]

Sorry... for the waterworks.

-[Ash] I get... how that feels.
-Hm?

I feel the same...

I see...

You feel the same, huh.

[Jugo] If you don't mind,
would you tell me?

About yourself.

[matron] And so, Ash
began to tell him everything.

Right now, you've lost
your emotional anchor.

What you need
is to find something to love.

Something to love?

That's right. It will give you strength.

Will I really be able to find...

something to love...?

Yes, you will.

[Jugo] I'm sure of it.

Hey... Mr. Jugo.

Is there anything you hate?

[Jugo] Hmm...

Anything I hate... huh.

Nope, but I do have a ranking
of the things I love.

Right now,
my daughter Sakuya tops the list.

At the bottom is... Norland, I guess.

Oops, saying something like that
might move up my sentence. [laughs]

If only you were my adoptive father
instead of Norland,

things might've been different...

[Jugo] Well, it's still not too late.

If you marry my daughter,
you'll be my son.

-[gasps]
-Wait, hold on, hold on!

I take that back!

Sakuya isn't marrying anyone!

-Not as long as I'm alive, or so help me!
-[beeping]

-Mr. Jugo.
-[guard] Yes?

Is your daughter pretty?

Seriously? Asking a father
whether he thinks his daughter's pretty?

Well, of course she is!

Wait, what are you playing at?
Are you after my daughter?

No, it's not like that...

It's just...

-[guard] Understood.
-You said as long as you're alive.

-Doesn't that mean...
-[guard] Governor Jugo.

Your execution
will be carried out tomorrow.

What! Already?

[guard] t*rrorists, led by Kensei Kuroto,

have risen up en masse,
demanding your release.

You are being blamed for their uprising.

Now that he's flushed out the resistance,
I guess Norland no longer needs me.

[guard] You saved my wife and daughter.

I cannot let you die here.

If I escape,
it will cause friction with Neo-Britannia.

The oppression of the Japanese
will only be exacerbated.

[Ash] What about your daughter?

If you die,
Norland will use her as leverage.

I can't let that happen.
I'll save both you and your daughter!

[Ash] Trust me!

Then I entrust my life to you.

[Jugo] Let me ask you again.

You promise you'll protect my daughter?

I've never broken a promise.

I've been told she's under house arrest
in the government office.

I'm counting on you.

So this is Sakuya Sumeragi...

-[guard] I'll go ahead.
-[Jugo] Understood.

[g*nsh*t]

Trust Lord Norland to know.

[chief guard] He anticipated an escape
attempt once the execution was announced.

-[siren blaring]
-Don't. They'll riddle us with b*ll*ts.

Let's make for the exit.

[Ash] Okay!

-[g*nsh*t]
-[Jugo groans]

[chief guard] Jugo Sumeragi!

Lord Norland has issued orders
to sh**t you on sight

should you attempt to escape.

Get up!

No, I'm in no condition to flee.

[Jugo] But you...

You have to survive.

This was your plan all alon...

You said you've never
broken a promise before!

Then keep the promise you made me!

Go, Ash!

Go and protect my daughter!

Lock on to Target 2.

[chief guard] Fire.

[g*nf*re]

[Jugo] All right.

Good.

Your execution was scheduled for tomorrow.
Were you in such a hurry to die?

Sorry for all the trouble.

Lock on to Target 1.

[chief guard] Fire.

[g*nf*re]

[Jugo groans, coughs]

[chief guard] Oh?

Rather resilient for a noble.

[Jugo] At times like this, it's a curse.

Will you grant me a quick end?

[chief guard] Very well.

[groans]

[chief guard] As far as the kid goes,
orders were simply to get rid of him.

Well, I doubt anyone
will come looking for him.

How did this...

Why...

me...

[rain pattering]

Governor Jugo sacrificed himself
to save Ash.

[Sakuya] It can't be...

[matron] That sounded really close.

[gasps] Ash!

You're drenched! Come inside.

It's... all my fault...

I should've died...

[matron] Ash.

[gasps]

I...

k*lled...

Jugo Sumeragi!

[Sakuya] I...

What have I done...

I impersonated...

his beloved younger brother...

and used him...

[expl*si*n]

-[Ash] It's you!
-[gasps]

I, Sakuya Sumeragi, command you!

Protect me as you would protect
the person most important to you!

[Sakuya] I didn't even need
to use the Geass...

Ash was trying to protect me...

I...

I can't be Rozé anymore.

[Rozé] It's not right...

[Scissorman] Looks like
tracking your movements

and lying in wait paid off big time.

Come now, no point in resisting.

This thing counteracts your Geass.

Young lady.

Openly using your Geass
in town was careless.

Thanks to that,

I've uncovered all kinds of things
connecting back to you.

Now, you're coming with me,

Sakuya Sumeragi.

LUXEMBOURG DOMAIN
NATALIA'S MANOR

[door opens]

What is the meaning of this?

[soldier] You have been aiding
and abetting t*rrorists.

Natalia Luxembourg, you are being detained
under suspicion of treason.

SEVEN SHINING STARS HAKODATE HIDEOUT

[Yoko] We're under m*ssile attack!

[Kuroto] Get me data
on our members' locations.

[Yoko] Yes, sir.

[Arnold laughing maniacally]

Ash Phoenix!
We must celebrate our reunion!

I'll make sure to witness your disgrace.

That's the spirit, Arnie!

All those modifications
have really helped you let your hair down!

[Scissorman] Well, then.
Shall we begin, young lady?

[♪ closing theme music playing]