Last time, Black Storm Sworders were hiding in the darkness, waiting to attack us.
It's hard to fight when you can't see your enemy.
Luckily, Fiine managed to get some help from Rosso,
Viola, and a stranger known as the Masked Royal from the Empire.
Without them we couldn't have won.
The Devil of the Sea
General. Sir?
What is it?
Am I seeing things, or are the moons getting closer together?
There is a myth about the two moons that says,
when they eclipse one another, the land of the dead at the bottom of the sea will be resurrected.
The land of the dead?
Anyone who witnesses the resurrection is cursed, and will never return to dry land.
You don't think it's true, do you?
Don't be such a coward! It's nothing more than a story.
The land of the dead at the bottom of the sea...
Smell that fresh sea air. It's great!
What's wrong, Van? Is something bothering you?
I can't stop thinking about Raven's return.
Last time we met he could have easily finished me off, but he made a choice not to.
I want to know what his other plans are.
Until we know what he's up to, we can't relax.
I have to prepare myself for anything.
I need to make myself stronger, and improve my skills as a pilot,
so that I can beat him.
Look! There's Lumière Island.
That is...
Doctor D should be waiting for us.
You've gotta wonder why Dr. D would get Van to come an island like this at such a critical time.
It's practically deserted, and it's miles from the mainland.
What if Raven launches an attack while we're away?
I really don't know.
Doctor D used the military's emergency communication codes.
He must want Van for something pretty important.
I bet Gramps wants to show us his latest invention.
Must be some amazing new secret weapon that can defeat the Geno Saurer.
I think it's this way.
Fiine, what's up?
It's really weird.
I've never been here before, but it feels very familiar, like this could have been my home.
It's probably just deja vu.
That must be Doctor D telling us where he is.
Should we go?
Look at that blue sky!
Look at the blue sea!
It's so tough working on a desert island.
What's so funny?
We didn't come all this way to play on the beach.
Hold on a minute!
You can't have called us all the way out here just for a dip in the ocean.
Fiine! Sieg!
We're gonna head back.
Where did they go?
Van!
Fiine! Sieg!
What do you guys think you're doing?
We're going back. Get out of the water now!
Don't give me that attitude.
I nearly died there.
Now that you've cooled off, I hope I've taught you a lesson.
Van, I've been monitoring your development as a Zoid pilot, and you're doing very well.
Apart from losing sight of one important factor.
What would that be?
All you think about nowadays is beating your opponent.
You used to enjoy piloting Zoids.
You need to rediscover that thrill, that passion, if you want to be successful when you fight.
Forget about winning for a change,
and you might just discover something about yourself.
I'll try my best.
Hi!
He certainly seems to be enjoying himself now.
Geronimo!
Hey, are you all right?
Van!
Van, I managed to jump farther than you.
I didn't realize it was a competition.
So it's Van and the ancient Zoidian girl.
What a surprise. Who would have thought I'd see you here?
This time I won't let you escape so easily.
Hey! Fiine!
She can't have just disappeared. She's gotta be here somewhere.
Maybe she's hiding from us in here.
In that case, we'd better head inside.
This cave is bigger than I thought.
Come on.
Don't creep up on us like that!
I didn't creep up on you! You crept up on me!
Van! Sieg!
Guess I just have to wait here. At least until the tide goes out again.
Do you know the meaning of your name?
What?!
Fiine. Your name means the end is near.
The end of everything on Zi.
Reese!
Remember that I warned you about this.
Remember that there is a terrible curse upon your life.
Remember that you will bring misfortune to Van Freiheit.
That's a lie! You're making this up to scare me.
If you don't believe me, allow me to show you.
Take a look at your future.
Wow!
Are those the same girls that were on the beach?
They're a team of highly talented scientists.
I thought they were just here for fun.
So, what's that in the screen?
All right.
That's the lost city of the ancient Zoidians.
No! Who are you? Get away!
The ancient city that sank into the sea.
I've always been interested in ancient ruins, the secrets of the past can teach us about the present.
I concentrated mostly on the ancient Zoidians.
I've been searching for the key to a mystery that lies at the heart of Zoidian culture.
Are you close in finding an answer?
When I was a child,
I discovered an ancient prophecy carved into a pillar in some newly discovered ruins.
It said the door will open when the two lights in the sky become one.
From that day, I've been convinced that it was an important message left to us by the ancient Zoidians.
So I spent much of my life searching,
searching for the meaning to that prophecy.
That's why I set up this research facility here on this island.
Once every sixty years, the two moons on the sky eclipse one another and become one.
A number of enormous whirlpools appear in the area,
because of the unusually strong tidal currencies caused by the eclipse.
This results in the sea level dropping significantly.
Effectively making the underwater ruins accessible to us for a short period of time.
So that's like the door opening in the prophecy?
If my calculations are correct, tonight is the night.
We'll have access to the lost city of the ancient Zoidians.
Van!
It-It cannot be.
Why would they go through all this trouble to hide their secret?
That's what we need to find out.
The Death Saurer certainly has some influence,
as we've discovered from looking at the lost memories of the ancient Zoidians, like Fiine.
But I believe there's something else they need to tell us.
Like what, Gramps?
A hope for the future.
Hope?
That's why I arranged for you and Fiine to come all the way out here to witness this event today.
Fiine...
Van, please wake up!
That sounded like Fiine!
I know a shortcut. This way!
So it appears you've finally given up.
But don't think that this is going to be the end of your suffering.
Oh no, your suffering will continue for the whole of eternity.
But remember, that as a member of the ancient Zoidian race, this is a curse you have to bear.
I know something...
about you.
You are the one that has been suffering.
And continue to suffer.
You and I are...
Be quiet. You don't know anything about me.
Fiine!
Fiine... Wake up!
We came as quickly as we could.
Van...
Fiine! Hey, Fiine!
The time of the eclipse has finally arrived.
Operations room, it's time to turn on the lights.
Yes, Doctor.
The lost city. It's amazing.
Start recording now.
We mustn't miss anything. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
What's this?!
Can you hear me?
Operations room!
I don't like the look of this.
Something is not right here.
Can you hear the curse?
Can you hear the tortured cries of the Zoidian people?
You shall suffer at the hands of that curse, until the end of your life!
That's not gonna happen!
Old man, I need you to look after Fiine.
You be careful.
Sieg.
Let's go.
You won't escape!
He's taken the bait.
Target destroyed.
The Organoid bailed out, but I don't see Reese anywhere.
That Double Sworder was just a decoy.
You fool.
You should have noticed earlier.
I'm in trouble.
The Liger isn't equipped for underwater fighting.
Both the lasers and the shield are useless in the water.
Having problems?
Too bad your weapons are useless in this environment.
She's right.
At this rate I don't stand a chance.
How frustrating it must be to move so slowly.
I've only got about three minutes of oxygen left in the tank.
That's three minutes to think of something, or else I'm not getting out of here alive.
Damn.
If I get caught in that whirlpool, I'm gonna get sucked down to the bottom.
I've got one minute of oxygen left before it runs out.
And the boosters have reached their limits.
I think the time has come to say goodbye.
Looks like the game is up.
I can't get out of this one.
Sieg, I want you to bail out without me.
Fiine, I'm sorry.
What was that?
Stop being so negative, it's not over yet!
Old man...
I want you to think about using the power of the water.
Old man...
Stop interfering!
Believe in yourself, and trust your instincts.
Trust that you have the ability to turn the impossible into the possible.
Van, I believe in you.
I don't believe in some old curse.
I believe you have the power to change the course of destiny.
Fiine...
Please be cautious. Don't die!
All right.
Here we go, then.
Why is he aiming for the whirlpool?
He's making this too easy.
Van...
I'm not gonna make it easy for you. Just watch me!
The curse says that he will suffer and spend eternity in the darkness of despair!
I gotta time this right, I'm only gonna get one chance at it.
Mobilize!
Sieg!
He's using the force of the whirlpool?
Go!!!
Van. You've gotta rescue Reese!
Nicholau...
You saved me.
Tell me why?
Fiine is the one you need to be asking, not me.
I don't think I'd have left you drown, but you've got some explaining to do.
A Whale King!
Reese!
We've taken what we needed from the ruins of the lost city.
Now we can begin our campaign of real terror.
Van.
Do you think Reese was right about the ancient Zoidian people being under some sort of curse?
It might be true.
But...
I remember something the old man told me.
That locked in your memory, there is hope for the future, along with the bad memories.
Doctor D, the eclipse has finished, and the water is beginning to rise again.
Our time to study the lost city has run out.
That's too bad. We'd better get out of here.
Farewell, ancient city. Until it's time to rise again.
I know it didn't last, but I'm glad I saw my homeland.
Welcome to the gateway...
...to hell.
The time has finally come for the real awakening.
Shadow.
I need you to equip me with everything I'll require for the battle ahead.
I will not stop until I have succeeded in defeating Van Freiheit.
It's time for the resurrection of the Geno Saurer.
Next time, Zoids episode 47:
A Monster Awakens.