DDS, part the second (II)
XVI. Tragedy
[The Embryon reach the walkway toward the EGG inhibitor, which contains Sera. Cuvier watches from the observation deck. The Cat, as well.]
CIELO and ARGILLA: Sera!
SERA: Serph...? Serph! You're alive! I thought... I thought that you were gone!
[Gale notices Heat by the exit.]
GALE: That will need to wait.
SERA: Heat...
CUVIER: You will obey me, Seraphita. Your duty as shaman is to sooth God and preserve humanity. Accept this duty, and your friends will not be harmed.
[Heat begins to rush toward Serph with anger and jealousy in his eyes.]
CUVIER: Stop this instant!
[Serph hands Sera to Argilla and stands to face Heat. Heat stabs Serph through the stomach with one demonized arm. Serph does not move.]
HEAT: Why'd you just stand there?
[…because we’re comrades. Serph grabs Heat and staggers backward. They both plunge down into the depth of the EGG inhibitor.
Sera screams, and recalls an old memory: a man who looks very much like Heat, in a labcoat, sprawled on the ground.
The HAARP satellites begin to operate and transmit data.]
SCIENTIST: The HAARP is operating on its own! That can't be! The system isn’t even connected!
SCIENTIST 2: Connection opened...It's transmitting from our side... upload rate is 945.56 zettabytes per second!
SCIENTIST 3: That dwarfs even the incident from five years ago...
[Buildings, roads, everything material becomes data that rises toward the Sun.]
SCIENTIST 1: The earth... It's disappearing...God's consuming data from the planet itself!
[Scientists run and scream in terror. In the meantime, Angel watches the sky with a hint of triumph. Dead Karma Soldiers are littered under her feet.]
[The alarm sounds. Argilla runs toward the EGG shaft, obviously worried about Serph and Heat.]
GALE: Leave them.
ARGILLA: Serph's in there.
GALE: Serph is dead! He died so that we could live.
[Gale picks Sera up and heads out.]
ARGILLA: SERPH!
XVII. Vengeance
[Madame Cuvier kneels down in the EGG in disbelief.]
CUVIER: How could this happen? The human race is doomed...
[ANGEL sneaks up behind her and puts a bullet into Cuvier's head. Madame Cuvier floats face-first on the water in a pool of blood. She is dead.]
ANGEL: You refused to accept that emotions influence actions. The history of mankind ended long ago!
[Cut to outside.]
CIELO: How could Heat do dat to our leader...? We're comrades! What de hell! It wasn't supposed to be dis way!
[Cielo slams his fist onto a junk machine and sadly slumps on the ground.]
Fred: Cielo...
GALE: Do you know of a way to stop the data transmission? We only have until sunrise.
ARGILLA: I'll tear it out of the ground myself if I have to.
ROLAND: That's not an option. God must be returned to normal. The only way to speak with God is the EGG.
ARGILLA: So what do we do?
ROLAND: ...the power plant. Machines need energy, right? Even machines that mimic God...There's too many electronics for it to run solely on backup power. If we blow the power plant, that should be enough to stop the transmission.
[Gale now leads the Embryon.]
XIX. Electric Shock Showdown!
[The Lokapala remain outside, guarding the Power Plant from other intrusions. The Embryon as accompanied by Fred and an unconscious Sera.]
[Inside, soldiers have broken the consoles for door control.]
ARGILLA: I get it. If these consoles are broken, the doors automatically lock. We don’t have time to waste fixing it.
ROLAND: All we need is something that can force electrical signals through them. Like this.
[Roland jams his demonized hand into the broken console. The partition opens after some rumbling.]
CIELO: Whoa!
[ARGILLA whistles.]
ROLAND: It read my will to open the gate as a signal.
ARGILLA: You're quite the clever one, aren't you?
ROLAND: You're hard to please.
ARGILLA: You got a point. That was pretty impressive.
ROLAND: Heh, what can I say? It's no big deal. My Atma is the Lightning Bolt.
GALE: I see now. Intriguing. Electric signals and human will can both be seen as data. Does this suggest God's true nature?
[WHAM BAM BADAM beat the security systems hoooo!]
XX. Meganada Awakens
BLUE SOLDIER: Son of a bitch! She's not gonna like this. Let's go. Our job depends on this one.
[Lokapala is fighting against Angel's Karma Soldier in the Central Corridor.]
ANGEL: What's taking so long?
RED SOLDIER: The Lokapala are smarter than we thought. I'm sorry, we are unable to fight effectively in that narrow corridor.
ANGEL: ‘Guardians of the Gods’...Clever. Very well. Prepare to release Meganada.
RED SOLDIER: Y--You'd seriously consider that!?
ANGEL: It's perfect. They'll die exactly like in the myth.
RED SOLDIER: But Ma'am, won't that put Cyber Shaman in danger too? If she's killed... Then our liberation won't...
ANGEL: Have faith in me. I'll bring you your liberation.
RED SOLDIER: Ma'am!
ANGEL: It is futile. As long as she desires this, we can do nothing. Either way, it won't be long...
[Back to the Embryon, opening the last partition. They’re greeted by an army of nagas-snake demons. They beat them.]
ROLAND: Status report, Adil.
ADIL: God... What the hell is that!?
[Adil's scream can be heard from the walkie-talkie.]
ROLAND: Adil! What's happening!?
???: In...dra...
ROLAND: They broke through our defenses...
CIELO: What coulda happen to dem?
ROLAND: I'm not sure, but I don't like it.
[Roland walks toward the console by himself.]
ROLAND: This is my mess. You guys keep moving.
FRED: But, Roland...
ROLAND: Don't worry. I can handle them. I'm a clever one, after all.
ARGILLA: Roland. The Embryon's color...it stands for victory. Remember that.
[Roland waves his arm as he walked away from the closing partition.
XXI. Indrajit
[Gale fiddles with the control room computer as Argilla and Cielo look over his shoulders. The power of the plant is down, but the electronics continue to work.
Sera stirs.]
SERA: That won't shut it down. A replica of God doesn't require man-made energy.
ARGILLA: How do we stop it?
[Sera shakes her head.]
ROLAND: Fred... Do you read me?
FRED: Roland!
[Roland limps across the corridors as blood trails behind him.]
ROLAND: Did you stop the transmission?
FRED: No... We can't.
ROLAND: Don't give up! There has to be a way...
Fred: Where are you, Roland?! We're coming!
ROLAND: Don't bother. This thing's a monster. I don’t think there's a lot we can do.
MEGANADA: In...dra...
ROLAND: I have one trick up my sleeve. I'll overload the reactor and blow this place sky-high. You need to get out of here.
FRED: You can't do that!
[Roland limps toward the Power Generator room]
ROLAND: Fred... I'm sorry. It's my fault that...your dad died. I'm just a coward. I turned my back on him...he was my best friend...
[Meganada wanders in the corridor, trying to track Roland down.]
ROLAND: That saved my life...and then I just wasted it...
[Roland looks over the main reactor.]
ROLAND: The funny thing about karma...is that it goes round and round...and in the end, it comes back to bite you in the ass. It's just my turn this time…right, Greg?
[Fred sees Meganada and Roland on the surveillance screens. He tries to rush out but is stopped by Cielo.]
CIELO: Dere's nothing we can do.
FRED: Let go of me!
ARGILLA: Look! Everyone... They're risking their lives for you. Listen to me! You have to come to your senses! Please, Sera! Come on...
[Argilla's tear falls on Sera's cheek. The Water Crown Atma appears on Sera's right cheek and glows.]
SERA: Serph…? It's you, isn't it? I'm sorry, Serph...I'm sorry. I'm sorry, everyone. Take me back to the EGG. I'll try... I'll try to talk to God.
ARGILLA: You guys go. I'm gonna stay behind and help Roland.
SERA: I'm sorry, Argilla.
ARGILLA: I want you to be brave. I'm sure Serph agrees.
CIELO: Whaddya mean, help Roland? You can't fight dat thing.
ARGILLA: Hey, don't you worry about me. I'll catch up, okay?
[Argilla exchanges a look with Gale.]
GALE: Yes. ...Let's go.
[Outside.]
GALE: Sera, does your life mean anything?
SERA: What do you mean, Gale?
GALE: There are many lives supporting you. I believe there is meaning in that.
SERA: I don't know... but I'm ready.
GALE: Very well. You will lead the Embryon. Sera, I'll tell you one thing that I was able to comprehend. Lives link to one another, and the world continues. Living beings have a need to compensate for the lives that have supported them. There are fights that prove unavoidable, and enemies that must be defeated...and one day, we ourselves may all be defeated. But, you mustn't hate anyone. Not even yourself. If you can do that, something will change...and only you can find out what that is.
BLUE SOLDIER: Wait! We can't allow you to pass. Now you'll see what guards are really made of!
SERA: Lives link to one another, and the world continues...I won't run anymore, Serph.
[Sera transforms for the first time, into the demon Varnani.]
[Cut to inside. Argilla runs into the generator room. She sees Meganada feasting on Roland's body on the ground. She screams and charges.
The alarm sounds as Prithivi faces Meganada alone. Meganada slams her into the railing.]
ARGILLA: So, you like elecricity, Indrajit? Well I have something for you. How about you suck down the power...of this whole damn city!
[Argilla reaches for the switch, but Meganada’s jaws close on her arm. While the demon is distracted, Roland pulls himself up slowly and exchanges glances with Argilla. She smiles.
Meganada snaps Argilla’s neck. Roland pulls the switch with the last of his strength.
The bell rings for the dead.]
XXII. Aftermath - Return to EGG
[The entire Power Plant has exploded.]
GALE: Remember what you see here...that fire is the light of life, which we must carry on.
CIELO: Come on. Someone has to put an end to dis, ja?
FRED: Roland... Argilla...
[There’s nothing that can be done, so they return to the EGG facility. Inside, they find a researcher.]
RESEARCHER: Aheh... Hyeheeheehee... Inside... It's like nothing you've ever seen...Aha! Everyone's... They're gone! Hee hee hee... The voice took everyone away! Can't you hear the voice? See...? It's crying...
[The inner halls have grown eerie and mutated.]
CIELO: What's with dis place?
SERA: God's data must be leaking. The data comprising this entire area has already been corrupted. The EGG might be damaged...
GALE: That would make this God's will. What is God, exactly?
SERA: I can't really say... He is a being of vast greatness. Talking with God is different than talking to people. As he enfolds me, I can feel his will.
GALE: That is conversing with God?
SERA: I don't know if he... if he even has a distinct mind, like us.
CIELO: Seriously? How you gonna change his mind if he don't have one?
SERA: I felt warmth in him. I think that the way people have lived, and God destroying our world...are related somehow. We ignored something very important, so...
CIELO: He jus' gave up?
GALE: You see that as an opening for negotiation.
CIELO: 'ey, what happened to "I do not comprehend," eh brudda? I kinda miss it.
GALE: Some things must be felt, not comprehended. Our comrades' deaths must not be in vain. Some might blame you for the end of the world, and hate you for it. But...
SERA: I shouldn't hate them, right?
GALE: As long as you understand, it is fine. I'll remain on your side, even if the whole world turns against you. It's pointless to hate people...I can help you carry the burden caused by the hatred of others. That should make it easier on you.
SERA: Yeah... I know...
GALE: Don't worry. Your friends do not feel that way. This is something that one person cannot take sole responsibility for. Even you, Sera. Do not hate others, or blame yourself.
CIELO: Tch... De reason doesn't matter! We support Sera because it's de right thing to do, ja? Dis all woulda happened wit' or wit'out Sera. You can't blame her for it! I mean, look at de people here. Honestly, dey're good for nothin'. If I was God, I woulda destroyed it all a long time ago, ja?
[They follow a sad, bitter bellowing to the EGG room. They enter it to find a giant demon where the EGG used to be.]
VRITRA: It's about time.
SERA: Heat!
VRITRA: I told you I was strong, Sera. Now I just have to devour you.
SERA: I'm sorry, Heat. I know that I've made you suffer. Devour me, if that that's what you really want. But please, allow me to talk to God first!
[Vritra bellows and thrashes his tentacles around.]
VRITRA: Talk to ME!
SERA: You don't understand--
GALE: Stand back, Sera.
CIELO: Be careful. We wanna talk with you, bro...just de way you like it.
VRITRA: Let's go.
[ULTIMATE BATTLE OF UL-wait, no, that comes later.]
XXIII. Inside EGG
[Sounds of fighting above can be heard from inside the EGG inhibitor. Serph drifts at the bottom of the EGG fluid.]
CAT: The fluid that sustained Sera has saved you as well. You should be able to wake up.
[Serph opens his eyes.]
CAT: It would be very easy to return to God right now...but you have an obligation to those whose lives you touched.
[SERPH sees the mysterious black cat beside him. Its eyes are glowing.]
CAT: I am Schroedinger. I'll use that name, as this world requires data to represent existence. All things in this world are composed of data. Human beings, you, myself, even the world itself...Data originates from God, and to God it returns. This is the cycle of the universe. Beyond this knowledge lies enlightenment--understanding what is truly important.
[The scene shifts to a view of the Earth and the universe.]
SCHROEDINGER: That is the sole reason this world exist, and you within it. You may not be able to understand it yet...for now, let me show you the data you wish to see. I can do that, in here.
XXIV. Schroedinger’s Vision
[Serph Sheffield, Heat O’Brien and Argilla, the real-world counterparts of the Embryon five years ago. The label "AI" indicates the version in Sera's dream, prior to the creation of the Junkyard.]
[O’Brien walks toward Sheffield, who is standing by the EGG inhibitor.]
O’BRIEN: How long are you going to keep this up? For crying out loud, Serph... She can't even live without that fluid.
SHEFFIELD: That's why you'll never surpass me. Since when did people start expecting science to be humane? To study the body, you cut it open. To study the mind, you isolate it by crushing the heart. Historically, that's how science has advanced.
[Argilla wheels Sera toward the EGG. They are greeted by the two scientists.]
SERA: I, uh... I talked with the sun for two whole minutes today...
SHEFFIELD: You did great, Sera!
SERA: You'll really let me go on a boat if I can talk for ten minutes?
SHEFFIELD: I promised, remember?
[O’Brien turns away and walks out of the room.]
SERA: That guy's scary, Serph...
[Move forward. There’s a VR simulation of a beach, created by Sera. AI Serph, Heat, Argilla and Cielo are playing with Sera. AI Serph knocks the ball into AI Cielo's head.
AI Heat throws the volleyball into AI Serph's face. AI Serph falls flat on his back.]
CUVIER: A fully cohesive virtual world!?
ANGEL: Number 19 created it outside of our knowledge. Not only that, but also AI programs with fully functional virtual egos...
SHEFFIELD: It's a worthless, sentimental playhouse she created for self-consolation. It's sickening.
[The scientists monitor Sera's status.]
BECK: This is incredible! I'll draft the proposal immediately--
O’BRIEN: You can't! Her mental and emotional stress is off the charts. She's aging at an accelerated rate... We can't risk pushing her even farther.
BECK: Is it true?
SHEFFIELD: Don't be concerned, Colonel Beck.
[O’Brien is shocked speechless.]
SCIENTIST 1: There's an error in Samsara's data circulation system. Code: 8081454. Aborting stages 2 through 5...
SCIENTIST 2: These EGG readings are all wrong.. Her condition's critical...
SHEFFIELD: She should last a bit longer. Inject the stimulant.
[Stimulants are injected into Sera's body in the inhibitor. She gasps in pain.]
SHEFFIELD: Can you hear me, Sera? Hang in there-- we're almost done.
O’BRIEN: That's enough!
[O’Brien draws a handgun and points it at Sheffield. One of the other scientists scrambles and accidentally hits the switch to the viewing screen in the EGG.]
SHEFFIELD: Don't be a hypocrite. You wanted to learn about God, didnt you? That's why you joined. If Sera dies, we move onto the next child. If that child dies, we use another... That's how it works. Honestly, we shouldn't be wasting time on trivial arguments. I think we're both better than that.
O’BRIEN: You're really something, you know that? You can't just manipulate people to do whatever the hell you want!
SHEFFIELD: Oh, can't I now?
[O’Brien is suddenly shot from behind. Argilla holds the smoking gun with shaking hands.
Sheffield picks up the gun on the floor and waves it around.]
SHEFFIELD: Simple, huh? The human heart is a machine. We can predict the outcome of any action. Considering my goal is God's power...people are just tools.
[From inside the EGG, Sera lets out a sob. Sheffield looks up.
Her sadness overrides the EGG system and all hell breaks loose.]
XXV. Letting Go
SCHROEDINGER: Her sadness angered God. Contaminated by the rush of data, the man became a demon. He devoured those around him, and was eventually killed.
[The data of O’Brien materializes behind Serph.]
O’BRIEN: She spent five years here, sealing her heart shut. Her paradise became hell. She dreamt for a long time about you. Your original traits may reflect her perception of us. However...you are different now.
[Sheffield-Real Serph-and Fake Serph also materialize.]
REAL SERPH: There you are! What did you do to me!?
FAKE SERPH: Sera...Where is Sera?
O’BRIEN: You and I are dead. Accept it... We must join the circulation of data and await the end.
REAL SERPH: You're lying! I can't be dead! You fool... I have the power of God!
FAKE SERPH: Sera... Where...?
O’BRIEN: Now, defeat these phantoms and break free from the past. And...release my other self, as well.
[O’Brien transforms into Agni, and joins Serph in defeating his real and fake counterparts.]
XXVI. And Thus
[Sera, Gale and Cielo have beaten Vritra.]
VRITRA: I'm not finished yet!
[Vritra's stomach is slashed open by a blade from the inside.]
CIELO: Wh-- What the---!?
SERA: Serph...?
[Varna emerges from Vritra’s stomach in a shower of blood.]
GALE: Serph!
[Vritra howls and collapses onto the walkway. Blood mists the air, and the Embryon wait, tense. Serph walks out through the blood, with a badly injured Heat next to him.]
CIELO: It is you!
HEAT: Who else... could it be? Serph wouldn't die -- that'd be too easy. Well? Now do you see where I stand?
SERPH: …
HEAT: Then let's finish this where it all began...
[Heat's data teleports to the observation deck, and Serph moves to follow.]
SERA: Please stop, you two! This is all my fault. There's no reason to --
CIELO: Dey'll work dis out on deir own.
GALE: There are those who find identity in battle. For them, fighting may lead to salvation. Let him go.
[Serph takes the elevator to the observation deck, and walks into the room and sees blood all over the place. There’s a huge puddle of blood underneath where Heat is sitting. Serph rushes over, shocked.]
HEAT: You're too damn slow... I almost fell asleep.
[Heat is sprawled on the chair, his side bleeding profusely.]
HEAT: Sorry... We'll have to settle this later. You killed me. Understand?
[I know. You don't need to explain.]
HEAT: You're the one who has to protect Sera now. Don't let go of her. I did it...I made my choice... and I lost. I don't... regret --
[The bell rings for the dead.
Serph carries Heat's body out of the room. The Embryon shed tears of sadness.]
XXVII. In my Pantsu Pantsu!
[What is left of the Embryon are now outside of the EGG facility.]
CIELO: Some stuff happened, and... de machine broke. I'm sorry, Fred.
FRED: So, then...
SERA: There's still hope. I remember they were conducting experiments in a facility far away from here. If it's still functional...
GALE: We still couldn't reach it. There isn’t time.
SERA: I think we can still make it if we take an airplane. I will go to the sun myself and ask God to return earth to normal.
CIELO: You can do dat!?
SERA: I haven't tried before, but... I'll send my data.
GALE: How will you return?
SERA: I won't return. And that's why I'm going alone. It's my responsibility...
GALE: Sera, I am hurt.
SERA: Why?
GALE: Because you aren't asking me to help with negotiations...
CIELO: Aww, dis is cute... Looks like you're pretty insecure beneath all dat seriousness! You can't be reasoning with God, bro. Maybe I could show him some jammin' Latin rhythm, ja?
[Cielo dances around. He knows how to use his booty.]
CIELO: Oh yeah, baby~. Dig it!
GALE: I'm sure you would only anger him.
CIELO: Really? Den why don't we see which one of us can convince God first!?
GALE: Agreed.
CIELO: Well den Sera, looks like you'll need to make reservations for three more!
[Serph puts his hand on Sera's shoulder in support.]
SERA: Thank you... everyone.
XXVIII. Final Flight
CIELO: Okay. Dat's as far as you go.
FRED: What? Why!?
CIELO: You still got stuff to do.
GALE: The Karma Society will be gone. You'll be needed here. And…there is one other thing. Back in the Junkyard, I killed a noble warrior. Your father.
FRED: Roland told me. But I...I don't hate you. You guys taught me something important. We're...we're comrades.
GALE: Yes, comrades.
[Gale shakes hand with Fred.]
CIELO: Let's get goin' den. We wouldn't want to miss de fireworks now, would we?
[Fred waves at the party as they head into the airport.]
GALE: Condemning mankind for its sins... Jenna, what could you gain from all that sadness? Have you forgotten what Karma means?
SERA: The song I taught you was one that Angel used to sing. It always sounded sad...
CIELO: Wait... Huh? So Sera created us before de Junkyard was made, ja? But... Dere's no model for Gale, and Lupa and Varin were real live people... right? How would you explain dat!?
FRED: Dad taught me never to say goodbye. So....I'll see you guys around.
[Inside.]
RED SOLDIER 1: It's the Cyber Shaman! Tell the others, immediately!
RED SOLDIER 2: Alright, let's move! We'll capture her.
GALE: You work quickly, Jenna. Serph, listen to me. They mustn't have Sera. Kill anyone who gets in our way. Them, us -- we're all Asuras. There isn't time to take chances now.
[I understand.]
GALE: Of course. You're the leader, after all. However, it is my role to advise; I hope I've served you well. Let's go.
[We're sad creatures.]
GALE: Hm... Perhaps. For one thing to live, another thing must be killed. God, or whoever is responsible, deserves respect for creating such a system. It reveals that we cannot take all matters into our own hands. We need only to focus on doing our best -- a simple, yet profound way to live, is it not? Now, let's go.
[Battle LOTS AND LOTS OF SOLDIERS. Sera is weakening as they go along.]
GALE: We are almost to the hangar. There's no turning back once we take off. Are you ready?
[Let's go.]
GALE: Understood. No matter what transpires after this, we must not turn back. It's our duty to end all of this. You're a good man, Serph. I'm proud to have met you. Now...What are your orders, leader?
[Let's end it.]
GALE: I will make sure you take flight. Let us go.
XXIX. A Song
[They walk into the hangar to find Angel already there.]
ANGEL: I knew you'd come.
SERA: Angel...please, you have to let us get through! Otherwise --
ANGEL: You will die no matter what. Your body needs the inhibitor. Wouldn't you rather die here...instead of growing old and decrepit in the blink of an eye?
CIELO: How can you talk like dat!? You won't survive dis thing either!
GALE: She is aware of that. Go.
[Gale walks toward Angel to confront her.]
SERA: But...
[Serph puts his hand on her shoulder and nods. The party moves past Gale and Angel.]
CIELO: What about our contest?
GALE: We'll postpone it.
CIELO: I'll just give you de win, brudda.
GALE: Thanks…brother.
ANGEL: Do you honestly think I'd leave the airplane intact?
GALE: She's only bluffing!
ANGEL: That's quite a gamble. How can you be certain?
GALE: There's no one left who would die to carry out your orders. This has gone on long enough.
ANGEL: What does that mean?
GALE: David wanted you to help people. Stop this hatred, Jenna!
[Angel sees Gale's image overlapped with David's. She suddenly remembers the past.] Flames engulf buildings. Panicked people run everywhere.
David’s head is on Angel’s lap. He is dying.]
???: The Cuvier Syndrome Isolation Ward was hit! The patients are dying! We need help over here! We can't wait for the CDC! Hurry up with the ambulance! Damn self-righteous terrorists!
DAVID: Jenna... You mustn't hate them...
JENNA: Don't leave me! Please don't, David!
DAVID: I know you'll... find the cure...my... Angel...
[Angel's flashback ends.]
ANGEL: No...You can't possibly be him!
GALE: No, but David is a part of me. When people die, their data return to God. Since we are born of God, it is no surprise that their souls dwell in us.
ANGEL: You're lying...David was killed by those fools and their ignorance! The Cuvier Syndrome isn't contagious, but they --
GALE: He was content. Though his body perished, he had someone to carry on his will.
ANGEL: Stop it!
GALE: He took pride in his work. He loved people...and he loved you.
[Gale slowly walks toward Angel, extending his arms.]
ANGEL: You don't know anything!
[In her anger, Angel stabs Gale with her demonized hand. Gale holds Angel and does the same to her. Angel falls upon Gale’s body.]
ANGEL: Is this what you wanted...? You're just…data.
[The bell rings for the dead.]
XXX. Cielo’s Sacrifice
[The second hangar. A single Karma Society S.T.O.V.L. fighter is left.]
CIELO: What a showoff... Tryin' to act so cool...!
SERA: I knew she hated me...But, even after all of this... I can't bring myself to hate her. Help her, Gale...
[Sera and Serph get in the plane. Cielo activates it from the outside, then flies with them as Dyaus. Several enemy planes begin to pursue them.]
CIELO: Geez... Leave us alone! 'ey bro!
SERA: Cielo...!
CIELO: ‘Ey, where'd your pretty face go, eh? C'mon, smile! …I'll meet you in Nirvana, ja?
[Cielo flies toward the enemy planes alone.]
CIELO: You asked for it! Here I come!
[Kamikaze. Cielo outflies the missiles and rips through all the enemy planes, but in mortally injured and then caught in the last plane’s explosion.
[The bell rings for the dead.]
XXXI. Waiting For Sunshine
SERA: This is the old HAARP facility. We're the only two left, and soon...
[Yeah, you're right.]
SERA: It's scary... Being alone is scary...
[Don't worry, we'll always be together.]
SERA: Serph...I won't be afraid, as long as you're here.
[They enter the HAARP. Sera is struggling just to stay conscious, but punches in the passcodes for the facility’s system. The backup power activates.]
SERA: It still works. I'm glad...
[Serph supports her for a moment.]
SERA: I-I'm alright... We have to get started now. Alright, then. I'll start transmitting our data to God.
[Sera wears the transmitting device and sits on a chair. Serph kneels down and holds Sera's hands.]
SERA: Thank you, Serph. Thank you...for everything.
[The computer beeps and the HAARP satellites began to operate according to
Sera's will. The beams of data are transmitted toward the sun, but the satellites overload and begin to explode, one by one. The facility burns.
Sera gasps in pain, and then slumps in the chair, dead. Serph looks up at her, then falls as well.
For the final time, Schroedinger’s bell rings for the dead.]
XXXII. The Joining Never Meant
[Space. Massive, fiery streams of data are pulled towards the black Sun. Sera and Serph’s data drift among them.]
SERA: God's data can easily overwhelm us. We need to focus.
[They fly toward the Sun, hand-in-hand, and enter a raging tunnel. Serph pulls Sera away from most of the flares, but one consumes them. When it fades, a new being is left-the perfect combination of Sera and Serph, Seraph.
Everyone's solar data materializes and flies besides Seraph.]
SERAPH: Everyone! I can tell...we're not alone! You're all here with us!
XXXIII. To Know You All
[Seraph lands on the calm surface of the Sun. Important characters, past and present, await her descent, smiling.]
SERAPH: Everyone...
SCHROEDINGER: It's good to see you, Seraph.
SERAPH: Seraph? But I'm --
SCHROEDINGER: Take a look at your new self. When Sera's thoughts merged with Serph's, you were born as a complete whole. Eventually, your minds will become one, just as your bodies have.
SERAPH: Serph and I...will be one...
SCHROEDINGER: Your journey is about to end. Show God man's infinite potential...with the help of all your comrades.
SERAPH: Who are you...?
SCHROEDINGER: You'll see. Open your consciousness. No truth will be hidden from you.
[Schroedinger glows white and disappears.]
ARGILLA: Are you ready?
GALE: Let's go.
CIELO: Let's do dis.
SERAPH: Heat...
[Roland puts his hand on Heat's shoulder.]
ROLAND: This is something you have to do.
[Roland gives Heat an encouraging push toward the group.]
HEAT: Hey, lighten up, alright? I'm here for you.
[Jinana and Lupa also offer their support silently. They bestow their powers upon Argilla and Gale.]
SERAPH: Jinana... Lupa. Angel...
ANGEL: I'm finally at peace. Now go...Sera, Serph.
[Angel bestows her power upon Seraph.]
[Please note that this assumes you’ve loaded first-game data. If you have not, Roland goes with you instead of Heat, and Jinana and Lupa do not appear.]
XXXIV. Soul-Speak
ARGILLA: I'm glad we got to see each other again, Serph...Sera. Serph, I asked you a question back in the Junkyard...I asked you why any of us were alive. Seeing you two together, I think I'm starting to understand. I owe you so much. Thank you.
DAVID: I should thank you...Thank you, for saving Jenna's soul.
LUPA: It's been awhile, fellow members of the Embryon. Thank you for guiding Fred and Roland. I hope that my power will aid you now, in your time of great need.
JINANA: Tears cried for others. Sadness felt on another's behalf is the only way to overcome strife. Argilla...did I make the right choice?
GALE: The solar data of the fallen returns to God. I was able to comprehend metempsychosis once I felt David's consciousness within me. However, I never thought I would encounter you in such a form. The data of all things travels endlessly between here and earth, in a cycle of reincarnation. The fact that you two were able to become one seems to signify something outside of that cycle...let us ascertain the meaning of this, Sera, Serph.
CUVIER: All solar data is created by God and returns to God. That's the essence of metempsychosis. I was so mistaken...Seraph, please calm God's anger and guide life along its new path.
CIELO: Man, did you see my awesome death scene? It's kind of embarrassing to see you guys so soon after, though. Maybe if I fired dat laser from my mouth like before, I could've survived a bit longer. Oh well! It's still good to see everyone again, ja?
[Did I mention I love Cielo? I love Cielo. WTF.]
HEAT': I'm glad you paid attention to the last thing I said. I never wanted you guys to get this close, though...at least you're kind of cute, I guess. Don't worry, Sera. I won't hurt you anymore.
ROLAND: It's about time the Embryon got back together again. I'm actually kinda tired... I think I'll just stay back and cheer you on from here.
[The party moves down, into the (surprisingly beautiful) depths of the Sun. On the second level, they find Harley’s malignant Solar Data.]
Harley's SD: OnE..... oNe ThiNG... It's eAT... OR BE eaTen...eAT... OR be EATEN...
[Battle Hayagriva for the final time, and move on. Third level.]
REAL ARGILLA: I had no choice...He was going to shoot Serph, so I...To be honest... I didn't like that little girl! Those eyes...It was all for Serph, I... Oh... What have I done!?
[And then there’s Bat.]
BAT: You AND i aRe the SaME -- we DEvOUR otherS to LIvE...wE do wHaTeVeR It TaKEs to SUrvIVe. YoU'Re the SaME aS ME...AdmIT IT...sAY it, BitCH!
[Battle Camazotz for the final time. Fourth level.]
HIP HOP BROTHERS: What's the dealie, yo. That brings you here, ho? We fizzy figured you'd be around, sooner or later, that was bound to hee happen, ho hizzle, hee ho! You know why? Do I? You know why? Do I? This is the afterlife, ho, and now it's after yo's! Afterlife ho, after death, yo! Why's that, hee? Afterlife ho, after death, yo! What's that, ho? How long we gonna be hee, yo?
[The first guardian of God appears.]
PALLAS ATHENA: What is a child of man doing wandering around up here? Wait...You are no longer human. The blood of battle is warming in my veins...I have no choice but to challenge you! I hereby order you to fight. Prove your mettle, curious mortal!
[Battle. Move on. Second guardian.]
SAMAEL: I am called Samael, the one who carries the burden of God's intentions. Man and woman are not yet to become one. By God's will, your mind and body must be split asunder once more! Ingest once more the fruit of knowledge, and realize your sin.
[And then Mick.]
MICK: AwWw... HoW NicE... You caMe aLL THiS wAy sO I CoULd deVOUR YoU...MwaHahaHAHaHahA....
[Beat up Rahu. 5th level.]
SCHROEDINGER: Beyond that seal, your Atma power will be suppressed. As long as you're inside, you will be unable to transform during battle. Proceed, SERAPH.
[Did I mention Seraph’s Atma is a Power Ranger?]
SCHROEDINGER's SD: Beyond that seal, time has been compressed. As long as you're within that area, you will not have as much time to act, in battle. Proceed, Seraph.
[It has crocodiles for hands.]
VARIN: I'M a CoLoNeL... CoLoNeL BECK...I'Ve HAd eNOugH of THiS BullShit! I'lL TeAR yOU guyS apARt...I'M geTtIng thE HelL OuttA HeRe!
[Eliminate Ravana. 6th level. Party is ambushed by Meganada, who awaits behind the final gate.)
Meganada: I......N.....D.....R......A.....
[DIE, SUCKER. YOU KILLED TWO OF MY CHARACTERS.]
SCHROEDINGER: Until they realize it, their suffering will never end...The solar data will simply recycle them endlessly, for all eternity. Does that make you sad, Seraph?
SERAPH: Yes.
SCHROEDINGER's SD: There's nothing we can do. They must discover it for themselves.
[Throne of Eternal Lotus. A great force lies in the data above. The Embryon trust themselves to it, and are transported upwards.]
XXXV. Ultimate Battle Of Ultimate Destiny, F’Realz
SERAPH: Is this God?
[The party sees what seems like a giant glowing brain.]
SERAPH: Please return Earth to normal. I'll take responsibility...I know people make mistakes, and they probably always will. But, they do their best! Please! You can't destroy humanity!
[The brain reveals its core and embraces the Party in the sweeping solar data currents. God shows his true form and seems to communicate with Seraph's mind.]
SERAPH: "You must fight me"...?
[The final battle, and the end of all things. The Embryon defeat the God Brahman. God's solar data embraces the party...the Embryon become part of the solar data current once again.
Seraph receives the Earth's memories of wars and destruction.]
SERAPH: I understand now. Who God is...Why the world exists...I am you, you are me. You are the world, the world is myself. And, what is truly important...How could we be so foolish? We ignored something so simple. It's one word...One word is all we ever needed.
[Seraph's tears flows toward the Sun.]
SCHROEDINGER: I see you’ve found the answer. Then, we have served our purpose here.
[Schroedinger becomes another Seraph.]
BOTH: From here on, you and I will bear witness to many different realities. However, if we hold on to what we learned here, there's nothing to fear.
[Schroedinger extends its hand toward Seraph.]
SERAPH: Can people change?
BOTH: If they realize it. Don't worry, others will join us soon. One simple word can bind us together.
XXXVI. Dawn
[On Earth, the Sun rises once more. Fred shed tears of happiness.]
Fred: The sun...! The sun's back to normal!
[The population cheers as they greet the sun for the first time in 5 years.]
XXXVII. What We Will Be
[The forest path from the opening, with the child-Embryon.]
HEAT: Come on, hurry up! Gale!
GALE: Hold on! Jenna, lets go
FRED: Yes, our journey is just beginning. I pray that these children, who share their names with you, can find happiness.
[Young Jenna looks back as she runs with the others.]
JENNA: Don't worry, Fred.
[shan-ti, shan-ti.]
[Fin.]
And that's all.