Messer:
Affranchi, where the hell is MaHA?
Kellan:
Maybe they all fell asleep.
Joe:
Don't be stupid.
Affranchi:
I don't know what's happened, but we'll enter Nouveau Paris as planned.
Kellan, take Messer and Rea and move in from the left.
Gaiyas team, to the right.
Me and Joe are heading straight in.
Let's go!
Joe:
Affranchi, slow down.
It's dangerous.
Affranchi:
It's fine.
There aren't any enemies here.
Joe, let's land in that plaza.
Joe:
In front of the Assembly building?
Affranchi, be careful.
Joe:
Look, Affranchi.
The building's destroyed.
Looks like artillery hit it.
Affranchi:
The Federation and MaHA fought here in the city.
Joe:
Look over there, a damaged Man-Machine.
That's a Federation Gussa.
Affranchi:
There definitely was a coup d'etat.
But I can't feel the enemy's pressure at all.
Joe:
Where the hell did MaHA go?
Madras:
You're breaking up.
Tell me again.
No sign of MaHA? What's going on?
Kellan:
No idea.
But MaHA isn't here.
The Federation building's deserted.
Madras:
Got it.
Keep investigating.
Kellan:
Roger.
Miranda:
MaHA isn't there. What could it mean?
Michel:
Maybe the Federation fought them off.
Madras:
It doesn't look like it.
The coup was successful, and they withdrew from Nouveau Paris.
Taking Federation officials and politicians with them.
Michel, change of plans.
Take the Air Force into Nouveau Paris.
Michel:
Understood.
Affranchi:
It's eerily quiet.
And there's not a single person around. Strange.
Joe:
The citizens are likely waiting it out in hiding.
I'll find some and ask some questions.
Affranchi, watch my Dochadi.
Affranchi:
Joe, be careful.
Messer:
Affranchi, do you read me?
Affranchi:
Yeah, what is it Messer?
Messer:
We recovered a Metatron member.
Affranchi:
What?
Messer:
An old white guy.
Says his name's Jack Bloom.
Joe:
Jack Bloom?
Affranchi:
Captain, Miranda, over here.
Madras:
Oh, Affranchi.
Madras:
So where's the Metatron member you found?
Affranchi:
Over there.
In those Parliament lodgings.
Madras:
I see, over there?
Madras:
Well, I'm surprised.
To think Jack Bloom was still alive.
Affranchi:
Who's that?
Madras:
A man far greater than us.
He's kind of a legendary figure.
He's been missing for 10 years, presumed dead.
Affranchi:
Ohh.
Miranda:
But is it really him?
Madras:
We'll know when we meet.
You should know his face at least.
Miranda:
Yes.
Jack:
Come in.
Madras:
There's no doubt about it.
It's Jack Bloom.
Jack:
And who are you?
Madras:
Oh, I'm sorry.
We're from the Mother Metatron.
I am Madras Caria.
Jack:
Oh, Metatron's landing party?
Madras:
Yes.
Mister Bloom, it's an honor to meet you.
Allow me to introduce you.
This woman is director of the Char Continue Operation, Miranda Howe.
Jack:
Ohh.
Miranda:
Hello, Mister Bloom.
Madras:
And this is Metatron's leader, Affranchi Char.
Jack:
You're Affranchi Char?
Madras:
You know about Affranchi?
Jack:
Of course.
Since I heard Char Aznable had been brought to the present day...
...I haven't been able to sit still.
I came here despite my age...
...but thanks to bad luck I was caught by MaHA!
So you're Affranchi Char?
You're just as I imagined, young man.
Affranchi:
Mister Bloom.
Forgive me, I should have known your name.
Jack:
I don't mind.
I'm yesterday's news after all.
Oh right, I found something nice in the dining room.
Champagne, from the Ardennes region.
Let's have a toast, to commemorate this meeting.
In old France, there was a province called Champagne.
The Champagne wine was a local specialty.
Everyone, take a glass.
Madras:
Huh? Well...
Jack:
To your health, and to Metatron's victory.
Cheers!
Jack:
Hey hey hey, why aren't you drinking?
Madras:
Well, we're in the middle of an operation...
Jack:
Madras, my boy, in battle you should always allow for the things you want.
Do that, and the Goddess of Victory shall smile upon you.
Miranda:
I'll have some.
A little bit colder and it'd be too good for words.
Madras:
Umm, Mister Bloom?
Jack:
Yes?
Madras:
Where did MaHA go?
Do you know?
Jack:
Oh, I see.
That's what you were so impatient to know.
Madras:
No, well, it's just...
Jack:
Sorry.
I didn't meant to tease you.
MaHA went to Bavaria.
Madras:
Bavaria?
Jack:
After a successful coup, MaHA took the Federation politicians and bureaucrats to Bavaria.
Captain Dargol wants to make a new Federation capital in Bavaria.
Miranda:
Excuse me, but why did MaHA let you go?
Jack:
They thought an old man wouldn't cause any trouble.
Just kidding.
Affranchi, Captain Dargol left me here because he wanted to tell you something.
Affranchi:
Tell me something?
Is it about Everly?
Jack:
Yes, you knew?
Madras:
Hey Affranchi, what about Everly?
Affranchi:
Captain, I'm sorry for not telling you.
Apparently Everly was captured by MaHA after she left Hong Kong and came to Europe.
Madras:
What?
Miranda:
Is that true?
Affranchi:
That's what Ul told me.
I didn't believe it.
But it really was the truth.
Jack:
Don't you worry.
Everly is being treated as an honored guest.
Captain Dargol is a gentleman.
I can assure you of that.
Miranda:
Mister Bloom, do you know Everly well?
Jack:
Actually, we were traveling together.
I met her at the port in Marseille.
She said her boyfriend was in Metatron...
...but I didn't know he was Affranchi Char until we were arrested by MaHA.
Affranchi:
I see, you and Everly...
Jack:
She's a good girl.
Affranchi:
Dargol kept only Everly.
Is she a hostage?
Jack:
She's no hostage.
The Captain wanted to keep Everly with him.
He's taken a liking to her.
No, not in that way.
How should I say it?
He can sense something like the Earth's breath in her.
The Captain is dazzled by her tremendous life force.
A girl like Everly is fascinating to a space-born person.
Madras:
Affranchi, you can trust us.
Why didn't you tell us about Everly?
Affranchi:
Sorry.
I didn't want to trouble you all.
Captain, Miranda.
Let's not talk about Every from here on.
Madras:
But...
Affranchi:
Please.
Krisha too.
I don't want to give everyone another shock.
Jack:
Everly's a strong girl.
Whatever happens to MaHA, she'll survive.
Affranchi, don't worry.
Affranchi:
Thanks, Mister Bloom.
Krishna:
Ah...
Ul:
Krishna, you're awake.
Ul:
You're up early.
Krishna:
Good morning.
Ul:
Were you going to run away?
Krishna:
Don't be stupid.
We're in the middle of nowhere. Where could I run to?
Ul:
Krishna.
Krishna:
Ul!?
Ul:
Don't lovers hold each other like this...
...and exchange a morning kiss?
Krishna:
You're always so pushy.
Ul:
I'll remember last night for the rest of my life.
Krishna:
Don't talk about it!
Ul:
Krishna, you were beautiful.
You really are my Lady Luck.
Krishna:
No...
I'm a normal woman...
Ul:
Krishna.
I know you still don't trust in me.
But I will win your heart.
Krishna:
Ul...
Ul:
I've shut off the Bromb Texter's Psycommu system.
Krishna:
Huh!?
Ul:
As I promised.
I won't use the Psycommu any more.
You were worried about me.
I believe in what you said back then.
Krishna:
Ul...
We shouldn't have met each other like this!
Ul:
Krishna!
Leila:
A lover's quarrel at this hour?
Ul:
Leila.
Leila:
I don't like this.
Sleeping with a prisoner...
Ul:
I don't care.
She's not with Metatron any more.
Leila:
I heard from Maintenance you shut off the Psycommu system.
Ul:
Yes. I'm not using it.
Leila:
I wish you'd stop doing stupid things.
Isn't that Newtype still alive?
You better be well prepared for your next battle.
Ul:
That's why I need your help.
I'm counting on you.
Leila:
You're not going to use her as a hostage?
Ul:
You're joking.
She's very important.
Leila:
Ul, you're really losing it.
You'll get tripped up sooner or later.
Ul:
What can a single woman in captivity do?
Leila:
You're a nasty guy, Ul.
Soldier:
Ensign Urian.
Ul:
What?
Soldier:
Urgent message from the reconnaissance party.
Metatron's landing party began a surprise attack on Nouveau Paris this morning.
Ul:
Oh?
Leila:
I bet they were surprised, Ul.
Their attack ended in failure.
Ul:
But this isn't the end.
Right, Leila?
Leila:
Yeah.
We should take a leaf from their book and launch our own surprise attack.
Ul:
Metatron's in Nouveau Paris...
Then that's where Affranchi Char will die.
Messer:
Rea, look.
That's the Arc de Triomphe.
Rea:
Is that the Eiffel Tower I see?
Kellan:
Paris was rebuilt here after it was destroyed by a colony drop.
I heard all the historical buildings were reconstructed.
Messer:
Ehh.
Rea:
Look, this building's bricks are made of plastic.
Kellan:
Reinforced plastic.
Even after 300 years it won't change.
Messer:
What?
Just like the buildings in the space colonies?
Kellan:
Well, in Europe, ever since humans began plowing fields...
...we've been repeatedly cutting down and replanting the forests.
There's not a truly natural forest left.
Rea:
It's just like the space colonies.
Kellan:
Humans in the past have remodeled the Earth's environment as they pleased.
We had too much confidence in our technology.
Because of that, the Earth became polluted beyond repair.
Rea:
I'm not good at understand complex stuff...
...but it's bad for people to live on Earth now?
Kellan:
Yes.
Just try Earth Reverse Immigration.
It'll be unstoppable.
The Earth's population would explode.
Then the Earth would be done for.
Rea:
Hmm.
Messer:
Kellan, you really know a lot.
It's awesome.
Rea:
Really, I'm impressed.
Kellan:
Oh, don't you flatter me.
I'm just repeating Captain Madras.
Rea:
Really.
Messer:
I thought that might be it.
Kellan:
Actually, back when I was a kid I was an out of control delinquent.
I barely went to school.
Messer:
What? You were a punk too?
Kellan:
I may have been a punk, but look at me now!
You two, work hard and follow my example!
Messer:
You can talk.
Rea:
Seriously.
Michel:
Hey Kellan, that guy was the real thing.
Kellan:
So he was Jack Bloom?
Messer:
That old man?
Who is he?
Kellan:
You wouldn't know.
Amazing.
I should get his autograph.
Rea:
Is he that famous?
Kellan:
He is!
Not as much as Char Aznable though.
Joe:
Hey, you!
What are you doing?
We're in the middle of an operation.
Michel:
Joe, have you heard?
Jack Bloom's alive!
Joe:
So what!?
Michel, aren't you our superior officer?
Isn't it your job to stay on guard at times like this?
Michel:
Well... Sorry.
Joe:
Be careful.
Everyone, back to work.
Messer:
Scary.
Rea:
What's with his attitude?
Kellan:
Messer, Joe really wants to apologize to you.
Because of what happened to Krishna he took it all out on you.
Messer:
What happened to Krishna was my fault.
And I made fun of Joe.
I'm the one who should apologize.
Rea:
Was Joe in love with Krishna?
Kellan:
Maybe.
Perhaps he only first realized his feelings for her after she was gone.
Rea:
Poor Joe.
Jack:
Oh, this is the Air Force's main bridge?
Madras:
Three Air Forces came to Earth for this operation.
But this is the only one left.
Jack:
The Mother Metatron won't send reinforcements?
Madras:
We've requested it many times, but...
It seems like they have their own problems.
Jack:
Who's in charge of the Mother Metatron?
Madras:
Admiral Azaria Parrish.
Jack:
Parrish?
Madras:
You know the Admiral?
Jack:
A bit.
Affranchi:
Mister Bloom.
The Gaia Gear is on the Man-Machine deck.
I'll show you.
Jack:
Thank you.
Show me the new Man-Machine Metatron's so proud of.
I don't look it, but I used to be a pilot.
Not Man-Machines though.
Mobile Suits.
Madras:
Mobile Suits?
Very historical, Mister Bloom!
Jack:
Could you stop saying 'Mister Bloom' like that?
Don't be so formal.
Madras:
Then what should I call you?
Jack:
I'm fine with Jack.
Madras:
No, but...
Jack:
Everly called me Grandpa Jack.
Every time she did, I'd pinch her cheek.
So she eventually learned to just call me Jack.
I'm sure none of you want your cheeks pinched either!
Affranchi:
Understood.
Let's go to the Man-Machine deck, Jack.
Ahh... ah.
Madras:
Affranchi, what is it?
Affranchi:
This pressure....
I feel it.
I feel it, it's Ul!
Madras:
What!?
Affranchi:
Ul is coming!
