Darker than Black:Gemini of the Meteor > 03

Wait! Don't do it!

You got 'em?

Yes. Well BK201, at least.
Look! It's working like Dr. Schroeder theorized.

Now's your chance. Run!

That's what I'm talking about.
It's a real turn-on when they play hard to get. Don't you think?


OPENING


Yin!
No! Yin!

Yin...

Get off of me! Let me go!

You saved me? Why?

I don't know!


Youch! Are you trying to help me make my payment or roast me, Yoko?

I'm sorry! This is the first time I've ever done moxibustion.

Oh really? Your first time, huh?
Well, in that case... since you're a virgin at this, my advice is to take it slow and-- Dah!

Sorry about that, my hand slipped.

You liar! And haven't you heard of knocking first before coming into a room?!

I have news to share.

Uh... okay.
The chief -- what did he say to do?

To resume our mission. And to obtain Izanagi by any means.
If we fail in doing so, we will be eliminated, got it?

Yeah, I get it. It's just too bad that we couldn't stretch this out a little bit longer.
You know, I really enjoy a good chase especially when the prey puts up a fight.

Pervert.


Why'd you kill my father?
Answer me, damn it!
Tell me what's going on! Who were those people?
Why do they all want Shion so bad?
Do you have any idea how I feel since you murdered Papa?

So you hate me and you want to kill me, right?

Yes, I do hate you!
But I'd rather die before I killed someone even a murderer like you!

And just why is that?

Because you can't replace the people who die!
There's only one of them in the whole world!
But then there's you!
Someone so cold-blooded that I bet you could kill the person you love without even giving it a second thought!

Shut up.

Why... why's all this happening...?
Everything was fine up until yesterday...
Now my brother is missing, and Papa and Bella and other people are dead...
I can't take it anymore! I want this to stop!
No more killing. I beg you...
No one else needs to die!


They called me early this morning to come clean up the mess that Kozlov made.
But in light of that, this is the kind of force that they give me?

It is an increase in personnel, isn't it, sir?

Mm... yes. But the brass doesn't realize the numbers don't matter. What we need are Contractors.
The only one we have right now is a novice.
So as a result, we have no other choice but to use a large conventional force.
That's not much different from what Kozlov had.

Uh, Major?
Shall we capture him?

Tell me, have you ever heard of shogi?

No.

It's a game popular in Japan, similar to chess, but unlike chess, you're able to place captured pieces under your control.


The kid cried herself to sleep. I can't blame her.
Up until the day before yesterday she was just a middle school student.
Surprised I'm here?

Yeah, you could say that.
So I guess it's true your memories really are stored outside your body.

They are.
When we spoke last inside the Hell's Gate, I didn't know we'd see each other again.
But here we are, back on the job.

So just who is it that you answer to now?

The same powers-that-be that you do, Hei.

The CIA, huh?

No.
Yes, her. And the reason I'm here is to give you your change in orders.


Tanya!

Nika...
I'm sorry. Please just stay away. I can't control what's happening.
I'm sure something bad will happen again if we're together...

You're wrong.
If we're together again, everything will be fine, Tanya.


Stop. Why are you doing that?
A whale?
"I'm waiting for you."
It's from Shion.

Ikebukuro?

Ikebukuro? Where's that?

In Tokyo, near Hell's Gate.
The area is strictly off-limits now.
That's where he is, huh?
Get up.
You want to go to Japan?
Then I'll take you there.


That's weird. She hung up.

But you're sure someone picked up, right?

Mm.
Oh man, I hope Suo's okay.

Did you get a trace?
Tanya, that's enough.

That answer your question? They tracked us through your phone.

What was that light just then?

Observation Specter. Don't look, or it'll sense you.

There. See the southbound train? Try getting on it without being noticed.
I'll go create a diversion.

What?

Tanya!
Why?

They made a deal with me. If I capture you, they will grant me a position with them.
And that was the rational choice.

But Tanya, I'm your friend! Doesn't that matter?

I'll ask the questions. Tell me, where is Shion Pavlichenko?
Answer me.

Tanya, stop!

I won't.

Don't hurt her!

Seems we're a bit too late.

What should we do?

Leave it to me.
Mina, be ready to back me up.
I'm going to liven up this party with a bang.

I'm going. Take care of her, Mao.

Who, me?!
Wait, Hei!
Ugh, don't blame me if anything happens.

Petya, you can talk?!

Look, I'll explain later, but right now, you have to follow me.
And call me Mao.

Come on, climb up. Quick!
We're in luck. From the sounds of things, Hei's already lured them away.
We have to take advantage of that escape now while we can.

All aboard! Our next stop is BK201!

Major!

Fire!

Like I said, with a bang.

Oh, no... Not again please.
They're dead... all of them.

Die.

No, don't!
Tanya, stop this!
You and I are friends, aren't we?

No, that's incorrect. We were friends.
But... if we were such good friends, how come I've never heard of Shion before?
Does he even exist?
Or could Shion just be you in disguise?

No, it's just...

I will not spare your life a second time.

Nika. Second time? No, don't!

Let's go home... What do you say, Tanya?

No, stop! Please don't do this, Tanya! I'm begging you! Stop it! Don't hurt Nika!

Nika...
Not you too...

It can't be...

She has awoken.

It has begun.

Yes, the end...

...has now begun.

It's begun.

Contractors... all of them should die.

120 degrees left.
And three meters up. Ten centimeters more. To the right.
20 degrees right, then three meters down.

Oh, shit!

110 degrees right, 50 centimeters down.

What's your name?

July.

Wait, Hei, he's with MI6.

Come on.


With three advantages there will be three disadvantages. Wouldn't you agree?

Now hello, Mister Smith. What is it that I can help you with today?

I don't know. Say... the whereabouts of a certain black reaper who's run out on us?

Yes, I heard. My my, do you mean to tell me that the all-powerful CIA can't find one lone Contractor?
As always, you've come to the right person.
Information is my commodity after all.
If you pay the proper price, I'll provide it anytime, anywhere, and to anyone.
That's my motto, but you already know that.

Indeed I do, Madam Oreille.
Although... I could caution you on "the stupid haste of war," but you already know that.


His star really disappeared.

Well, a falling star would indicate that he died.
I've never heard of one disappearing before.
Maybe you're mistaken.

No!

Come on, Misaki, give it up.
Find a new guy to pine after. Preferably not a Contractor.

Kanami...

Hope the job working out for you.


Hello, Saito.

Chief! Well, I guess you're not the chief anymore, but you'll always be to me.

Thanks, that's sweet. Can you talk? There's something I need from you.

Oh, I've always got time for you, Chief.
What do you need? You need a reference, or...

Actually, I need info on BK201. Anything recent--

Oh, Chief, Chief. You know I can't give info regarding Contractors to anyone outside the department.
I'm sorry.

I understand, Saito.
Besides, I wouldn't want anyone to find out that you're in touch with the pariah of the department.

Look, I don't care what the others say, you're still the best damn cop I've ever worked with, Chief.

Thank you, Saito. I'll be in touch soon. You take care.

Hey Chief, wait.
This conversation never happened, but... you heard of a group called "Section 3"?

I can't say that I have. So, no.

Well just be careful. If they do happen to show up, I wouldn't listen to them if I were you, Chief.

What is it? I'm on the phone.

You have a visitor.

Misaki Kirihara.
My name is Goro Kobayashi.

Internal Affairs? How can I help you, sir?

Two years ago, information from the Public Safety Division was leaked onto the internet.
This led to the existence of Contractors being exposed worldwide.
However, no traces were found of the so-called Syndicate that was also listed in the leaked info.
Tell me something -- have you ever heard of "Section 3," Ms. Kirihara?
The Ministry of Internal Affairs is a front.
Our true objective is to ferret out the remnants of the Syndicate and eliminate them.
For that purpose, I've been given carte blanche to gather a team of professionals who can help me achieve that goal.

Oh, you want me to join it. Thanks, but I already have a job.

Wouldn't you rather apprehend BK201 instead?
Yes, he's still alive.
If you want to stay here, then do so.
But if you want to find him... come join us.

Chief! Chief?


ENDING


Aren't you drinking a bit too much?

Mind your own business.

Hei, where is Yin? What happened to her?

You'll see her again one day -- the day that I'll kill her.

Contractors are given special powers, but in exchange for using them, they must make a payment.
I'm a Contractor now, and this is my payment.


PREVIEW

With one destination in mind, they drift into a city in the north.
The blue lake's surface reflects nothing.
The gunshot's echo is a song, a dirge for the souls of the departed.
Her smile disappears, gone forever.
Families are torn asunder, and the desire for love no longer remains.
But still, the young man laughs.