To kill. That is this woman's profession. To kill. That is the only means by which
she can survive. Her name is Suzuka. There are none who know her past. There are
none who ask about her past. Through battle, she finds herself. She weeps as she
watches the wind, and senses the currents of the universe in her skin. This is the
kind of woman that Suzuka is. She is not a special woman. All women are special.
All women possess many faces. Yet, no man has ever seen the faces of Suzuka. All
that men can see is the gleaming sword she holds in her hands. Even if these men
who see her gleaming blade were to receive just a brief smile, they would never see
it or know of it while they were alive. This woman's name is Suzuka. To kill, that
is her profession.
// The Outlaw Star is landing on Sentinel.
Guy: Don't be stupid, start your landing approach!
Gene: I don’t' have the fuel, I'm coming in.
Guy: Decelerate. You have to cut down your speed. Follow the guide beacons.
Gene: That’s what I'm doing.
Guy: There's no wind today. What kind of landing is he trying to pull?
Gene: Hey, I haven't piloted a spaceship in 6 years. And my dad never taught me how
to make planet falls so this is the first time I've ever landed one.
Jim: Oh great, any other surprises you got for us?
Melfina: I'll handle the liscense with the landing beacons from here.
Gilliam: Why don't you take care of the whole procedure from this moment on, Melfina?
Melfina: I can't take care of the whole procedure.
Gene: Hey, its my ship and I'll do it.
Jim: I hate to say it but we're still coming in too fast.
Gene: Ah! Come on!
// The ship lands.
Gene: Hey how about that.
Gilliam: That is a proper...
// The ship starts tipping.
Gene: Errh...
Jim: Gene!
Gene: Shit!
Melfina: 100 to surface. Deploy landing structure.
Gene: I'm on it.
Gilliam: Easy Gene, gentle now.
Gene: Ah... sue me!
// The ship continues to slip.
Jim: Ah... I hate this!
Gene: Damnit!
Melfina: Please cut the engines. I'll get us under control.
Gilliam: Landing structure 3 status is yellow Its gonna break at this rate.
Gene: Lay off, this ship isn't that flimsy and you know it.
// The ship stops... finally.
Gene and Jim: Ah...
Guy: Outlaw Star, welcome to Sentinel 3, West Virginia Space Port.
Gene: Yeah! I pulled it off, no problem.
Jim: What are you talking about, you almost got us killed.
Gilliam: With this captain's piloting technique, I worry about my future prospects.
Gene: Hmph.
Guy: So, what'll it be? Will you be taking off once you resupply or do you plan to
park here for a while?
Gene: Take us to the cheapest dock. We may be registered out of Blue Heaven, but our
crew is from here.
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The Beautiful Assassin
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Jim: So what do you wanna do Gene, go back to the shop?
Gene: No, I want to go to Fred Lou's place over in Hugo right away, but before that
I'd like to know what happened to our car.
Jim: Ah! It's been sitting in that silo.
Gene: Yeah, I wonder if its been stolen.
Jim: No way, it can't be!
Gene: Ah... lets just rent a car for now so we can get over to Hugo. We can make it
in 3 hours if we hurry.
// They head there in a car.
Jim: Ah... I sure hope my AoFrazo is okay after all this time.
Gene: Okay, once we've taken care of business we'll go look for it.
Jim: Alright, but I don't know how to act around that guy.
Gene: C'mon Jim, you think I know any better?
// They arrive at Fred's.
Fred: Oh Gene, its been so long.
Gene: You're looking well, Fred.
Fred: You never call me, you never write me, I never hear from you. I'm so very happy
you came to see me.
Gene: Yeah, I'm happy too.
Melfina: Is this Gene's friend Fred Lou?
Jim: Yeah, that'd be him. Gene did some job for him a while ago.
Fred: Oh, is that you, James? It looks like you're growing up quickly.
Jim: Yeah, well I guess.
Fred: Oh...
Jim: Yeah, yeah okay its nice to see you too Fred.
Fred: I can't wait to see you in another 2 or 3 years.
Jim: Yeah well in 2 or 3 years I'll be some place far far away.
Fred: Well then I'd just come after you to the edge of the universe if I had to. And
who might this young lady be?
Melfina: How do you do, my name is Melfina.
Fred: Yes, pleased to meet you.
Gene: Fred, I have some business to discuss with you. Man, its a good thing you're
here on Sentinel and I found you.
Fred: Yeah, my father secured our company's holding on Heiphong. Now that I'm in
charge I want to concentrate efforts on the frontier. If I don't expand the Lou
family's market beyond what my dad has, I'll be a laughing stock.
Gene: And what’s going on with earth?
Fred: Well, the Federation merchants are pretty powerful there.
Fred: So, what’s this business you mentioned huh?
Gene: Its my spaceship, I’m gonna need to
// Fred tries to kiss Gene
Gene: Ah!
Fred: It was just a joke, just a joke
Gene: C'mon man, I thought I told you that I hate those jokes of yours Fred
Fred: Ok, ok no more jokes alright
Gene: Yeah right
Fred: I'll be serious from now on
Gene: Its even worse when you're serious
Fred: So what’s this I hear about a spaceship?
Gene: That’s right, I finally got my hands on one.
Fred: Well, that’s great. You know Gene, you really should have gone into space a
long time ago.
Gene: I know, but the ship doesn't have any equipment or weapons. I want you to sell
me some.
Fred: Gene, we may be friends but business is business. Do you have any idea how
much weapons and equipment cost?
Gene: Yeah, I know, I know, but I'm not to sure what the situation is on this one.
I have a grappler ship.
Fred: Oh? You know, we have a rule in the Lou family to never ask the customer why.
That means we sell the customer what they want, no questions asked. But for the first
time in my life, I want to break the rules.
Gene: I don’t' know Fred, I don't know if you should break that rule.
Fred: Oh dear, its even more expensive with a grappler ship. And we can't go through
our legitimate routes. But I think I will be able to help you with the equipment.
Except when are you gonna pay me?
Gene: When I make it big!
Fred: Gene, we have another rule in the Lou family. Trust can't be bought with money,
but it can't take its place either. Trusting you and knowing I'll be paid by you is
two different things all together.
Gene: Now that rule you can break alright.
Fred: C'mon Gene, you know you can't do business without some assurance you'll be paid.
Gene: Look, I'll write out what I want so can you at least give an estimate?
Fred: I suppose, but after you've seen the price on the estimate you may have a change
of heart. Use the desk in the display area its time for my next appointment.
Gene: Alright then.
// They go to the other room.
Guard: Hey you
Gene: Hmm?
Guard: Do you know why we don't turn you away and lock you out even though you're
rude to the young master?
Gene: Uh, cause you'll get yourself hurt if you take me on?
Guard: No, cause the young master happens to love you
Gene: What was that?
Jim: I don't even know.
Gene: Damn, he's more tight-fisted than I thought he was.
Jim: That’s how people operate Gene.
// A cloaked woman passes them.
Gene: Hmm...
Jim: Hey, aren't you gonna put together that list for an estimate?
Gene: Oh yeah, right.
// In Fred's office.
Fred: Welcome young lady. I see that you were referred by Mr. O. You need large quantities
of military rifles then.
Suzuka: No, I don't want any rifles.
Fred: Excuse me, what do you want then?
Suzuka: And the referral from Mr. O is a lie as well.
// She takes out the two guards next to her.
Suzuka: What I want Mr. Lou, is your life.
Fred: Huh?
Suzuka: I will let you stay for just another 5 minutes, you may feel free to take
the time to write out a farewell letter to say your goodbyes. However, should you
not accept your death under these terms you will perish at once.
Fred: Why is it that you're after me?
Suzuka: If you continue to expand your market someone else's is bound to shrink. Some
people find that unacceptable.
Fred: Is it Ralph, or is it Otto? Who could it be?
Suzuka: You have 4 minutes. The sun will soon drift below the horizon.
Fred: I can't believe it, you're Twilight Suzuka?
Suzuka: Introductions are a bit late, don't you think you should put better use to
what little time you have left? After all, that is a fitting way to die.
Fred: Uh...
Suzuka: Is something the matter? You have only 3 minutes.
// Gene walks in.
Gene: Hey Fred...
// She attacks him, Gene shoots at her but she has a light shield. Gene hides behind
a broken table to load his gun.
Gene: A light shield, huh?
Fred: Gene, I'm over here, save me, save me! Help me, Gene.
Gene: Stay down.
// He shoots at her, she attacks him but he has a shield too.
Gene: I have a light shield too.
Suzuka: I won't tolerate interference.
Gene: Okay, what do you say we play fair?
// Gene grabs a sword off the wall.
Suzuka: Charming, do you actually think your using a sword would be challenging?
// Gene swings it around.
Suzuka: Huh?
Gene: What’s that?
Suzuka: Its too late, I failed to kill him! Heeyah!
Gene: Gwaahh!
// She breaks a hole in the ceiling and escapes.
Fred: I'm okay Gene!
Suzuka: Fred Lou, I'll wait for your life. Just until the next sunset.
Gene: Man, she knows how to make a fast exit.
Fred: Gene, you saved my life. You have to keep on protecting me until this is all
over.
Gene: What you want me to do something about her? I'll take the job, but only if
you do something about this.
// He hands Fred something.
Fred: Huh? If this is all you need, its a bargain.
Gene: Huh? What?
Fred: You don't understand. No one has ever been targeted by Twilight Suzuka and
lived. She's an A Class assassin.
Gene: Oh yeah?
Fred: What may I ask are you doing?
Gene: I'm adding in some missiles that I was holding back on.
Fred: Huh?
// On a nearby rooftop...
Suzuka: First I must deal with that bodyguard.
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Eye catch
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Guard 1: It doesn't seem to be a sensor malfunction.
Guard 2: But the sensor didn't pick up anything at all, I don't understand.
Gene: It was a Bukuto. It's a sword made of wood. It would never be picked up by the
sensors.
Guard 2: A wooden sword?
Guard 1: Are you saying she did this with a wooden sword?
Gene: That’s exactly what I'm saying. Hey Fred, you got any caster shells around here?
Fred: There's little demand for them. Plus they're antiques, so that just isn't our
style around here.
Gene: So what are you gonna do?
Fred: What am I gonna do?
Gene: Yeah, are you gonna wait for her to show up again, or are you gonna get the
hell out of here?
Jim: Well she did tell you you had till the next sunset.
Gene: People like that always stick to their style. And you can bet they'll go after
anyone who interferes with it.
Jim: And since you interfered I guess she’s going after you.
Gene: Oh shit.
Fred: Wait a minute here, let me think things over. There’s got to be a way outta
this. I've got it! Why not track down her employer and kill him first?
Gene: Assuming we can find him before the next sunset, which is 23 hours from now.
Well guys, lets get going.
Fred: Huh? But where are we going?
Gene: I'm tired, I wanna find a hotel and get some rest.
Fred: But you can't, Gene! You've gotta stay with me, you can't leave.
Gene: See ya.
Fred: If you need a place to stay, you can use my room. Stay with me, wherever I am,
in my bed, in my bath...
Gene: Thanks a lot Fred but I'll pass, she'll stay true to her word, see ya.
Fred: But... But... Gene!
Gene: I'll give you a call once we get a hotel.
// They leave.
Jim: Hey, are you really gonna be his bodyguard?
Gene: Like I have a choice. Look Jim, you know that the Outlaw Star needs a whole
mess of supplies. If he says I can't pay him back when I make it big...
Suzuka: That is no longer a possibility. I am Twilight Suzuka. Shall we not waste
anymore time and begin our duel?
Gene: I'm Gene Starwind. I'm sorry to disappoint you, but dueling isn't an outlaw
custom.
Suzuka: Once the opponents have named themselves the fight has begun.
// She attacks.
Gene: What? You gotta be kidding me. Melfina, go back to Fred's place!
Jim: What about me?
Gene: Back me up!
Jim: No way!
// Gene runs.
Gene: Great...
// He runs through an alley.
Gene: Damn, my gun's useless.
// He rushes across traffic. Suzuka arrives and chops an incoming bus in half with
her sword.
Gene: That was great! Was that one of those tricks only masters can do?
Suzuka: That was merely a feat of strength. Secret techniques aren't necessary
against those who run.
Gene: Heh heh, you hurt my feelings.
Suzuka: Why don't you stop running and learn to face me?
// Jim pulls up in his car.
Jim: Gene, get in!
Gene: See ya later!
Suzuka: You can't get away!
Jim: Gene, she's following us!
Gene: Damn, that lady's persistent, looks like I'll have to take her on. Jim, while
you're on the road, I'll need you to do something for me.
// The arrive at a dueling point.
Jim: Eh...
Suzuka: Have you finally decided to face me in a duel?
Gene: You know, I got to do something about you, otherwise I'm not gonna get what I
want from Fred.
Suzuka: Worldly desires are foolish. They have cost you your life.
Gene: Perhaps, and there is some desires that are big enough to risk your life for.
This is one of them. I have to put my life on the line for this.
Suzuka: What are you up to now?
Gene: Get down here! What’s the matter, are you scared?
Suzuka: You fool! Heeyah!
// She attacks him, but he blocks the attack with his hands.
Suzuka: A shield?!
Gene: If you focus them on a single point, then you can do this! You need to know
the trick to it.
Suzuka: That won't work.
// His light shield runs out of power.
Gene: Damn it!
// He knocks her sword out of her hand. They run after it.
Gene: Come back here!
// Gene grabs at her sash and tears it off. Suzuka falls.
Suzuka: Ah!
// Gene reaches the sword.
Gene: I got it!
Suzuka: Give that to me.
Gene: Which one?
Suzuka: Both of them!
Gene: Hmm...
// Gene smells her sash.
Suzuka: Stop that, what do you think you're doing?
Gene: This smells real nice. that’s a beautiful woman for you.
Suzuka: Will you stop fooling around?
Gene: If you want your sword and sash back, I suggest you let Fred Lou be.
Suzuka: I plan on carrying out my contract.
Gene: Then I won't give them back, the sash will go in my collection and I'll just
break the sword.
Suzuka: You can't! I won't let you do that.
Gene: Like you can do anything about it.
Suzuka: Damn you.
Gene: Yeah, I don't wanna hear it anymore. We're making a deal right now, a deal on
my terms, a draw and nothing more.
Suzuka: Anything but a draw! If I had used a secret technique first this wouldn't
have happened.
Gene: Can't handle it? Then fine, you lost. You underestimated me.
Suzuka: I lost? I can't.
Gene: If it were just a fight between you and me, there wouldn't be a problem, but I
don't stand a chance fighting over Fred's skin. I can't stay with Fred and protect
him for the rest of my life. I'm going back into space.
Suzuka: You mean to tell me you're not his bodyguard after all of this?
Gene: No, I told you right from the start, I'm an outlaw.
Suzuka: Outlaw?
Gene: That’s right.
Suzuka: I will carry out my contract, I'll keep trying as long as I live. I still
have my pride.
Gene: Then you will die! Twilight Suzuka just died. Forget about your contract.
Suzuka: Flawed reasoning like that will not convince me to give up.
Gene: Well, works for me. Here, you can have these back as payment for Fred's life.
Suzuka: Wait, you must understand, I cannot consent to a deal like that.
Gene: Why? Because you're bound by a contract?
Suzuka: No, by my pride.
Gene: Well then, I guess I'm the one who damaged your pride so how bout we try and
make another deal. If you're gonna kill Fred then you'll have to fight me first.
Suzuka: Yes, that goes without saying.
Gene: Great, we have a deal then. On your pride now, don't forget what you said.
Suzuka: What? But I um...
Gene: I'll be careful during sunsets, okay?
Suzuka: But... alright.
Gene: Okay, that settles it then.
Jim: Gene, are you sure that’s a good idea saying that?
Gene: There’s not much else I can say Jim, protecting myself is gonna be a lot
easier than protecting Fred.
Jim: Okay, fine, whatever you say.
Suzuka: That man... why...
// Later, at Fred's...
Fred: So I should deliver them to dock 26 at Locus's space port then.
Gene: Yeah, that’s it.
Fred: I knew I could count on you Gene, you truly saved my life. Twilight Suzuka
won't be coming after me anymore, right?
Gene: Yeah, but I'm not so sure about the guy who hired her.
Fred: Well, I can handle that, give enough time, I'll be able to find him.
Gene: Well, I hope to get more help from you in the future. Lets just say you owe me
for getting Suzuka to want to get me.
Fred: What I owe you comes to 750000 wong.
Gene: What are you talking about?
Fred: That’s what’s left when you subtract the cost of the items you ordered from
how much it would have cost to hire Suzuka.
Gene: Damn it Fred. Hey you guys, I thought you said he loved me.
Guard 1: The young master gave you a 30 percent discount.
Fred: That’s right Gene, a discount.
Gene: Huh?
Fred: Ah... I look forward to a long relationship. it costs a lot to maintain a
spaceship. Even more for a Grappler ship you know.
Gene: yeah Fred I know. Those damn merchants.
// In the car...
Gene: That’s it, the negotiations are over.
Jim: Oh, I see.
Melfina: Gene, do you think you persuaded that warrior woman to give up?
Jim: I wouldn't call it persuaded exactly.
Gene: Hey, I couldn't just kill her, so sue me!
Jim: Yeah, yeah.
Melfina: Oh.
// Elsewhere...
Suzuka: Gene Starwind, this isn't over.
To Be Continued...
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Preview:
I got a ship, and I got a woman. Now I can live the rest of my days in peace! But I
don't think that’s gonna happen. Those damn pirates are attacking again, and these
new guys are real tough. They're making it hard for all of us! Go Suzuka! Stand up to
him, Jim! Given the situation, I guess I better get out there too. They can't do it
without me! Next time on Outlaw Star, Creeping Evil. You better get ready!
