*************************************************************************** pg. 1 Angelique Retour Secret Side Episode 5: Clavis's Last Love (Part 1) by Miko Mitsuki This is a tale of the previous Queen's Examination. What became of the girl whom Clavis loved...!? pg. 2 Clavis [thinking]: You are the light of my life. And I believe that, as long as I live, you will be my only love... pg. 3 Clavis's Mother: I'll come to see you before you go to sleep tonight. So be a good boy for me, Clavis! Clavis: I will, Maman. pg. 4 Clavis: Don't work too hard, now!... Clavis [narrating]: I never knew my father. My mother was kept occupied with her work as a fortuneteller. The life of a tribe of vagabonds wandering the frontier planets was not an easy one. pg. 5 Clavis [narrating]: Even so... ...her warmth was my world. pg. 6 Clavis [narrating]: I was happy. Clavis's Mother: ...Clavis. Take this crystal ball to remember me. With it, you'll be able to see me whenever you want. Clavis: Maman. pg. 7 Clavis: When will you come to see me again? Clavis's Mother: _...Clavis!!_ SFX: ::clatter clatter clatter:: Clavis's Mother: I'll...I'll come to see you very soon! So be a good boy for me! Take care of yourself! Be happy......!! pg. 8 Clavis's Mother: _I LOVE YOU...!!_ Clavis [narrating]: It was a long time before I understood it all. Julious: Clavis. I have a veritable mountain of things to teach you. pg. 9 Julious: You are the Guardian of Darkness. I want you to understand your position...that together with me, the Guardian of Light, it is your duty to support the Queen. Clavis [narrating]: I learned that in this world, there dwells a Queen. That she uses the power of those called Guardians to maintain the balance of the world. That I had been inducted as one of them - the Guardian of Darkness. And... pg. 10 [no text] pg. 11 Clavis [narrating]: ...that my mother was never coming to see me again. In the Sanctuary, where the Queen and Guardians live, time flows differently than it does in the outside world - so I realized. Living an eternity...not knowing when it would finally end... Just...existing... pg. 12 Clavis [narrating]: What is the point of it all...for me? Dia: It is an honor to meet you, Your Majesty! My name is Dia! 255: I'm Angelique! Pleased to meet you! pg. 13 Queen's Aide: I'm so glad you've come, both of you. SFX: ::rustle...:: Queen's Aide: In the name of the Queen, I welcome you both as Queen candidates. You will stay for a while in the Holy Land... ...so that we may determine which of you by nature is better suited to become Queen. We would also like to hear the opinions of the nine Guardians on the matter. --Julious. Julious: Yes! pg. 14 Queen's Aide: In the near future, one of these women will be the Queen whom you will support. It would be advisable to keep in close contact with them in order for all of you to gain a better understanding of one another. I'll be looking forward to your reports on each. SFX: ::rustle...: Julious: Understood. SFX of Clavis: ::sigh...:: SFX: ::rustle:: Julious: Clavis! Wait. You have not even greeted the Queen candidates! Are you _incapable_ of acting like a Guardian _even_ at a time like this?! Clavis: ......... pg. 15 SFX: ::glare:: SFX of Dia: ::gulp!:: Clavis [thinking]: A new Queen... ...What does it matter to me. No matter who becomes Queen...it will make no difference to my own circumstances. Dia: ...Ah... Um... Mr. Guardian of Darkness, sir! I'd at least like to meet you... Clavis: ...There's no need. Clavis [thinking]: None at all. pg. 16 Clavis [thinkiing]: It's got nothing to do with-- 255: You should apologize! I don't think your attitude was appropriate! You hurt Dia's feelings! Right now, she's all confused, what with being chosen all of a sudden as a Queen candidate. The least you could do is not to push her away! Clavis: ......... Clavis [thinking]: All of a sudden... pg. 17 Clavis [thinking]: Just as I was...back then... So were these girls also...? 255: (Hey, I said my piece, OK?) (So you're gonna do the right thing and apologize, OK?) Clavis: ...... Are you all right? pg. 18 Clavis: Weren't you also chosen all of a sudden...just like her.........? 255: ......... Clavis: ......... Clavis [thinking]: I have no interest in this. SFX of Clavis turning: ::rustle:: Clavis [thinking]: I just-- I remember how confused and frightened I was back then. 255: ----Yes. pg. 19 255: Dia comes from high royalty! Her house has turned out one Guardian after another! She knows about all this stuff! But... I'm just a regular student! My name's the only royal thing about me! I was really _shocked!_ That someone like me was chosen as a Queen candidate, I mean. Just like you, right, Mr. Clavis? Why do _you_ think that was? SFX: ::STARE STARE:: Clavis: ...... ...... I don't know. If you ever figure it out... let me know...... Clavis [thinking]: What it means...to be "chosen"... I suppose this girl... pg. 20 Clavis: ...is looking for the same answer I am... 255: Hey, Mr. Clavis! SFX: ::BAM!:: 255: You busy? You look like you've got some time on your hands! I'm gonna sit 'n' chat for a while! Caption: The next day. SFX: ::BAM:: 255: (Hey!) You fortune-telling? Tell MY future! Caption: The next day. SFX: ::BAM:: 255: Dia made these! Want some? [heart] (Sandwiches! [heart]) pg. 21 Caption: The next day. Clavis: Don't bother me. Julious: Clavis. Clavis: ...Julious. Julious: And Angelique as well... That's fine. Where is your planet observation report? pg. 22 Clavis: ......... ...hm... Julious: ...You _forgot?_ Clavis! Why are you so utterly _lacking_ in drive? If you had more self-awareness as a Guardian... Clavis [thinking]: ...Shut up. "Drive"? "Self-awareness"? Where does he expect me to find such things... pg. 23 Clavis [thinking]: ...in this deep darkness... 255: Mr. Clavis--! Clavis: ...... 255: (Evening--!) Clavis: ...... You said you had something to show me in this forest... 255: Yeah, yeah. It's just a little farther! SFX of wind: ::WHOOSH:: pgs. 24-25 [no text] pg. 26 SFX of 255's hair: ::flutter:: 255: "Pearl orchids." Or "Moon Pearls." When bathed in moonlight, the flowers themselves begin become luminescent as they bloom. Amazing, isn't it - that such a flower could exist?! Clavis [thinking]: The white light... ...it dyes the world in radiant gold and silver. pg. 27 Clavis [thinking]: ...It's beautiful... 255: Kinda you, huh, Mr. Clavis? Clavis: ......? 255: It's like the moon is Mr. Julious... pg. 28 255 [pointing to Moon Pearls]: Its bright light seems to overpower you, Mr. Clavis! But you're still shining - in your own way! Thanks to the moon! It just came to me! I mean, even the moon - if it weren't so dark out, no one would notice how bright it is! Everyone has a purpose - this world needs all of us! pg. 29 255: I mean, if you were as strict as Mr. Julious... ...neither one of you would have that _striking_ presence of yours! SFX of 255: ::A ha ha!:: Clavis: Hm... Clavis [thinking]: ...This girl...... pg. 30 Clavis [thinking]: ...is she trying to tell me something? About the meaning of my life..... 255: FREEZE! Don't move! SFX of Clavis: ::!:: 255: _OHHHH-WAH!_ (You _ruined_ it!) Clavis: ......... SFX: ::SILENCE:: 255: Do it again! Laugh one more time! Clavis [thinking]: ...But if she is... ...why? Clavis: Why are you bothering with me? pg. 31 255: Because I want to get to know you better! Because... I thought you were nice... but just a little sad... and I... pg. 32 255: ...I want to get to know all the other sides of Clavis! pg. 33 Luva: Clavis - seems to be in better spirits as of late, doesn't he? pg. 34 Luva: It must be because of Angelique, don't you think? 255: ..._Today_... Sir Julious _actually praised_ me! Clavis: ...What? He can _do_ that? (I had no idea.) 255: Yeah! I was _shocked!_ Chibi Julious making commentary: (What do you _mean_ by that?) pg. 35 Julious in Flashback: Your cheerfulness and smiling face lifts the spirits of those around you and creates a calming atmosphere. That ability, I suppose, is necessary for a Queen. 255 [pointing upward to flashback bubble]: ......That's what he said!... Clavis: ......... 255: (Oh!) He _also_ said - Julious in Flashback: If only you had Dia's dignity and competence...then you would be perfect. 255: Yup! Clavis: ...His usual self. 255: Yup! But - if it's expected of me, I gotta try! pg. 36 255: ......... ...Clavis......sir? Clavis [thinking]: ...Queen............hm?... Clavis: .........It's nothing... It's simply that everyone is beginning to recognize the power you've always had... There's no need for you to try. You're fine just as you are. pg. 37 Clavis [thinking]: If this girl becomes Queen... she would surely create a world overflowing with light. ...but... SFX of Clavis's fingers: ::clench...:: Clavis [thinking]: ...I hope no one realizes that fact. Why... ...why did I have that thought? 255: .........I'm so happy!...... pg. 38 [no text] pg. 39 Clavis: (hm) ......... 255: Ah!...... pg. 40 255: .........Mr. Clavis.........? pg. 41 Clavis [thinking]: My heart is racing. I don't understand. What...are these disturbing emotions? Even though it seems...they're just within my reach... Caption: WHAT WILL BECOME OF CLAVIS'S NEW FEELINGS...? *************************************************************************** Translation by R. Capowski, 11/11/15; Angelique is the property of Koei/ Koei Tecmo/Tecmo Koei, by whom this document is not authorized.