I stayed here this whole time because I thought you might come.
The truth about Valkyrie is recorded there.
This is the truth about Valkyrie?
PLANET OEDO, 10 YEARS EARLIER
The civilization isn't very advanced here, but it's a nice place to live.
It sure is! And the sushi is good too, right?
Yes, this is quite delicious.
Hey! I told you not to move!
Yes, Master!
You know,
I'm surprised such a crybaby girl would want to learn to use a sword.
I wish to become strong!
When I am strong, I can help you next time, Master!
I am too embarrassed to ever say this, but I love Master!
-No moving! -Yes, Master!
-Welcome! Have a look at these! -We've got excellent fish today!
This is delicious as well.
Master, that kimono suits you.
You think so?
You look so pretty.
That doll…
You always carry it with you. Is it important to you?
My mother gave it to me.
Really?
I always keep it with me to make sure she will be able to find me.
Is your mother alive? I was sure she died in the war.
She left this planet before the war began.
Why?
She said she was going to earn money.
I see.
That's the robot everyone's talking about.
The one who wreaked havoc in the war in the south.
Anyway, what on earth is she doing with a human girl?
Don't tell me that robot is playing mother!
She is not my mother! She is my master!
She is my very strong, very kind master!
Oh, my!
Quit saying everything that comes into your head!
But they…
Still, that is one of the best things about you.
5 YEARS LATER
Homura, your mom's pretty awesome, isn't she?
She's a robot, after all.
My master is not my mother.
Hey, are those boobies of hers soft?
Say, how about you give us your mom, huh?
She's a total badass too!
She is not my mother, and she is not an object either.
Don't be stupid. Robots are objects, you know.
They're not human.
They have hearts.
No, they don't!
Just give us that robot, would you?
I totally want to touch those boobies!
Quit talking rubbish, or I will get angry!
What? You're the one talking rubbish!
When I say hand her over, then hand her over!
My father is a town official, you know.
I'll tell my father,
then that damn robot will be torn to pieces.
What's that look for?
Are you going to fight us?
SHARE THE BURDEN
You before me, raise your faces and look at me.
Having heard the details of this case, I have come to a conclusion.
As it was a quarrel among children, I would like to resolve it peaceably.
You have my gratitude, Magistrate.
Homura, if you show contrition and apologize,
the charges will be dropped.
Come on, apologize!
Homura, apologize to him.
No.
What?
Using Ether Gear against those weaker than you is plain violence.
Not a quarrel, but violence.
Apologize. That is an order from your master.
No.
You're not going to apologize?
And my father was going to forgive you if you had apologized!
You should be the one to apologize.
What?
You insulted my master!
Apologize!
Why should I apologize! I'm the one who's injured!
First, you lose the fight,
then you go crying to your father because you got a little scratch!
You ought to be ashamed!
What did you say?
Father, brand this little brat!
For pity's sake…
Brand her forehead with the words, "My mother is a machine!"
Why you!
-Homura! -I won't stand for this!
-Get these children out of here! -Yes, sire!
Valkyrie, is it?
If you cannot discipline your child,
then quit playing at being her mother.
I had no intention of…
Well, I am hardly one to talk.
This is what I get for spoiling the boy.
But at least I can love him.
Are you saying that machines are incapable of love?
No.
This isn't about being human or machine.
When raising children, things do not always go as we planned.
But we can love our children despite that since they are our own flesh and blood.
You are not that girl's mother.
It is so frustrating.
They're the ones who should apologize!
It is so frustrating!
I was unable to find the words.
Normally, I would have said something.
But for some reason, that time, I couldn't find the words to say to her.
It may have been because Homura never let go of
that symbol of her mother.
That was when I made up my mind to find Homura's real mother.
So you left the small child all alone?
That girl can take care of herself now.
I was what caused trouble for her anyway.
Besides, I left her a note.
A neighborhood cat made off with that note.
What?
I saw it happen.
Oh, dear!
Now it looks like I left without a word.
Well, I'll return once I've completed my objective, so it should be fine.
Your objective is to find Homura's real mother, right?
You really do know everything, don't you?
I am the time oracle.
Homura needs a mother.
Her real mother.
I want to know where she is.
I will find it for you…
the location of…
Homura's mother, Kurenai Kôgetsu.
I've finally found you, Kurenai Kôgetsu.
Who are you?
I am Valkyrie.
And you are Homura's mother, right?
Homura?
I see…
Then she's still alive.
I can see you've been put through quite a lot.
This place is ruled by the lecherous Baron Mordo.
It's all right now.
I'm going to take you back to Homura.
Don't be ridiculous.
As long as I wear this collar, I am as good as a slave.
I have someone who can remove it.
Sure, with my Steal ability, I can get that collar off with ease,
but don't get me mixed up with your problems.
This is the thief, Paul.
Ex-thief, that is!
Why don't you remove your own collar?
I'm so glad you asked.
It's because other than all the metal that gets sent to Baron Mordo,
we can also get extremely rare ore that isn't sent to him.
It's Lacrima, an ore of highly condensed Ether,
also known as Celestial Tears.
They sell for a pretty hefty sum.
But never mind him.
-What? -We're going home together.
Homura is waiting.
I appreciate your offer.
But I cannot do that.
I have a debt to pay.
CASINO PARADISE
I left home to make money and dreamed of striking it rich
but ended up deep in debt to wealthy sector casinos.
If I don't pay them back, they're sure to go after Homura!
So no matter how much I want to run away, I cannot.
There's a simple solution to that.
Paul, put Kurenai's collar on me.
What?
I'll earn the money to pay back your debt.
What? I could never let you do that!
I know how this system works. Leave it to me.
Combat is my specialty.
But Master…
I would be disgracing the Four Shining Stars
if I returned without completing my objective.
Let me do this, Kurenai. This is why I came here.
Please return to Homura.
I will remember your kindness forever,
Lady Valkyrie.
2 YEARS LATER
I guess "forever" isn't very long for a woman, Master.
What are you talking about?
I heard something recently.
It's about that Kurenai woman you gave up your freedom for.
Apparently, she took up with Baron Mordo and wound up as his legal wife.
She didn't go back to Homura?
Next time, I'll drag her home if I have to!
The thing is…
After that, she assassinated Baron Mordo and seized power over this whole planet,
and now she calls herself Madame Kurenai.
What happened to her?
She was that kind of woman from the start.
But don't start distrusting all humans over this, Master.
I won't. Being human or android has nothing to do with being evil.
Paul, remove this collar!
I'm going to set that woman straight right now!
You've got it!
What was that?
It came from the mine.
Run!
It's a swarm of Stones!
Lady Valkyrie! Terrible news!
The woman who took over after Baron Mordo…
She's demanding we mine more metals!
She agitated all the Stones in the mine,
and now look!
Kurenai!
At this rate, they'll stampede through the residential district!
Set up a defensive line!
We must stop them here at all costs!
Everyone, go defend the residential district.
But, Master!
I will hold them off here!
Since I set her free, this is my responsibility!
I'll deal with this alone!
Don't be absurd! There are too many of them!
Go!
Valkyrie weapons system online!
Odin Strike!
My power was once called the Sword of Edens.
Now you'll see why!
My, how wonderful! Look at all this metal from just one fight!
You prisoners can really do it when you put your minds to it!
I love you, Master!
Come to think of it…
I never did say it, did I?
I never told you…
I love you too.
Master…
No…
This cannot be…
Lady Valkyrie died while protecting us back then…
Master…
I've…
I've missed you so much!
I…
I've wanted to see you for so long!
But not like this…
Master! It is I! Homura!
Answer me!
Master!
Please!
Wake up!
I know! Weisz can fix her!
Or maybe Sister!
When an android's core ceases functioning,
it is like death for humans.
No!
I'll never see my master again!
Where's Homura?
She hasn't left Valkyrie's side.
Now the Four Shining Stars will never get together.
No, I suppose they won't.
Who would have thought that girl was Homura?
Ever since that day, out of respect for what Lady Valkyrie did,
we called ourselves Valkyrie's Army.
If you respect her, then why do you leave her out there?
It's not like that!
She's like a banner for us!
It's because of her that we've been able to keep going!
And besides,
we felt we shouldn't touch her until the day that Homura came here.
I see.
We've been preparing a rebellion against Madame Kurenai
for a long time.
You could call us the Resistance.
Resistance?
And now that Homura is here,
the final piece is in place.
She will fight with us, right?
I think I'd rather just leave her in peace for now.
Your master's really awesome.
She's strong and totally kick-ass.
She fought to protect humans.
She's brave too.
She had a kind heart.
I bet she would have made a great friend.
Shiki…
I'm not sure…
I'll be able to recover from this.
That's okay. For now, anyway.
No.
I doubt…
I will ever…
When my grandpa died, I got really depressed too.
But I had Michael and the other townspeople.
Because I had my friends,
I was able to recover.
You have friends too, Homura.
So I'm sure you'll be able to move forward!
Oculus Kurenai.
Locking on to Labor District.
Initiating radiation sequence.
Commencing system check.
Have you lost your mind?
There are tens of thousands of people down there!
They aren't making me any money.
And what's worse,
they worship that piece of junk as if it were a saint,
and it inspires those garbage to rebel against me! I won't stand for it!
I thought Valkyrie was the one who saved you!
Don't be ridiculous!
I merely allowed her to be useful.
I have made it this far through my own power.
I have done nothing to earn the spite of that rabble.
I do remember that Valkyrie requested that I return to my daughter.
But I told her I ditched my daughter, so what was she so worked up for?
Which one of you is Madame Kurenai?
Who are you?
It's you, isn't it?
I'm taking you to Homura!
That's what Valkyrie wanted!
Homura? You mean she's on this planet?
Is that little girl angry?
Or is she weeping because she was abandoned?
Homura will decide what to do with you.
I am so terribly sorry,
but I have absolutely zero interest in my daughter.
What? The floor's collapsing!
You're coming with me.
After I beat the crap out of you!
Oh, my. How frightening.
UNTIL THE DAY IT TURNS TO STRENGTH
Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey