Vampire Princess Miyu: Story Dailogue - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kyuuketsuki Hime Miyu: Part III - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Narrator's Introduction At one time, gods and demons were as one. They were sealed away in the abyss of distant memory. The hearts of humans who feared the Dark brought this about. For the present, let us call these beings "Shinma" [ Japanese for gods and demons ]. Now they have awakend from their slumber and gathered in the Dark. On the final night of that gathering, when Shinma and humans met again, a young girls strayed into their midst. This is her story. Her name is... Kyuuketsuki Hime Miyu [ Vampire Princess Miyu ]. ... - I need... your help... [ * Miyu meets with Himiko at an old shrine and asks for her assistance in breaking the seal on Larva's life. * ] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Episode III: Moroki Yoroi - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Fragile Armor - You want me to help you? - Please, Himiko... Without him, I... I... - Very well. But on one condition. If I save him, tell me about the two of you... and the Shinma. - What will you do with that knowledge? - I... I just want to know, that's all! ... - Miyu! - I'm counting on you, Himiko! - What? - Miyu! The girl who hunts Shinma! Hunt me, if you dare! After all, I'm Shinma! - No! - What do you mean, "no"? - I'm sorry... I can't engage him. - You can't mean that! - Hunt me down. Miyu! Kill me... if you can! - Guess it won't work like it does in the comics! [ ... Himiko recites the Darani, an ancient Buddhist prayer ... ] - I'm impressed. - Take me to him. - Okay! ... - I know witches can be troublesome, but... still, that was pathetic. She was only a human, after all. - I am Shinma! Next time for sure! ... - Larva is... he's my sole servant... and friend... - That I've heard before. - What do you want to know? - Where did you come from? And... - "Where are we going?" I don't know... such things... ... - Good. That's the spirit. - Why do you make me do these things? I am Shinma. What connection is there between me and a human house? - Oh, no connection at all, really... I just wanted to test your power. ... - The ocean at midnight is frightening, almost as if it'll pull you in... I was listening to the sound of the ocean... when Larva appeared. - When was that? - I don't remember. ... - There's nothing to be afraid of. Nothing to be afraid of. I just want to borrow a little bit of your life. That's a good girl... I've come from across the ocean... to become the leader of your people. - Leader? - Yes... of the Shinma... - Shinma? I don't know about any Shinma. - Your body should remember... because we crossed this ocean in a similar fashion, long ago... and at that time, I granted a certain power... to a person with the same blood as yours. - My blood? - Hold still... What... what is this?! Miyu! - Give me blood... It was then when I first realized that I had vampire blood in me... As punishment for not being able to kill me, Larva's voice and face were sealed away... and he became my servant. My only servant... He's the only one who helps me, and who understands my feelings... He's... important to me. Please, Himiko... save Larva... - Can't you defeat that thing? - Not me... no. - In any case, this should keep anyone besides you and I away from him. And since the Darani (1) was effective, it may be of use here also. But as for saving him... That... - Looks familiar, don't you think? [ 1. Himiko's earlier incantation. Collected secret teachings of the Buddha. ] ... - I don't know myself why I helped the demon child. But I went all over Kyoto as per Miyu's instructions. And I felt no irritation. Why? Maybe I've started to feel that the little demon... No, it can't be... The armor in the photo changed hands quite often, ending up as a part of the inheritance of an ordinary couple. The monster that attacked us didn't appear again. That only left me with searching for the armor's whereabouts. .. - May I help you? Do you have an interest in this house? - No, nothing... Was there a fire here? - It looks like arson, but fortunately, the house was empty. - The couple? Oh, yes, they lived up here until a month ago... but then they died. Suicide. - Suicide? - It was terrible. The husband died after a prolonged illness... and the wife followed soon after. - Pardon my asking, but was there anything like a suit of armor left in the ruins? - Armor? No, nothing like that. - Well, thank you anyway. ... - Are you looking for this? - Um... Wasn't it moved from here? - Why are you interested in it? - Well, you see, it's for a research paper I'm doing for graduate school... - Didn't a girl ask you to do this? - A girl? - Well, Ms. Spiritualist? ... Lady, we must have you stop these bothersome activities. Die! - Miyu! - So, you've finally shown yourself. - Vampire...! - You can't run or hide anymore, Shinma... Lemures! - Shinma... Lemures? Miyu, you used me as bait, didn't you?! - Release the seal on Larva, Shinma Lemures! - What nonsense! You think you're the leader of the Shinma? - Target me, not Larva, if you want to kill me and control the Shinma! - Control of the Shinma? I'm not interested in that. I just want to free Larva from your control. - You knew Larva? - I am Larva's friend... No, much more than that! - I drank his blood! He is mine! - But you can't defeat this! - Try to kill me, Shinma Hunter! - Stop this! Try to remember! - Remember? - Yes, who you are, why you are here, that you were a simple human... - Me? A human? Ridiculous. - See for yourself. ... - this can't be happening! What are you doing?! - Lemures, I'll only say this once more. Release Larva! - You will die, Vampire! - I won't return you to the Dark. You, I will reduce to ashes. - Larva! You've been charmed by this girl! - Lemures, don't you understand? - Understand what? - This girl's... sorrow... - I know. I know now, hunter. - Let go of me! - I... I am Shinma! A stray Shinma. And so, it is your duty to destroy me. - No! You're human. That's why I... - Don't say that! ... Larva! The seal's broken! Oh, wonderful! Larva, don't worry about him. Remember! You were a man ravaged by disease, your strength exhausted... who died, leaving a beloved wife. - I know no such thing! - You must remember! When you died, you were reborn... with your soul simply sealed inside a vessel--that armor! Through the Shinma magic of Lemuria, a black enchantment which manipulates human life and death, your soul remains like this, even though your flesh has fallen apart! - I know nothing about this! I know nothing! - Larva! - I am... Shinma! - You are human. Therefore, you will be judged by human law... He will be judged by humans. He wanted to forget... that he died... and been resurrected by Shinma. - I see now... I am... I am...! - The magic of Lemuria requires the body of the dead person and another, fresh life. To bring him back to life, his wife sacrificed herself to the Shinma. He wanted to forget that... so he convinced himself that he really was Shinma, and not human. - I'm... I'm human! Don't shoot! I'm... I'm human! - So long, Himiko. - Why? Why couldn't you have let him die as he wanted to--as a Shinma? Humans have many things that they'd like to forget... even things they'd sooner die than remember! - Will forgetting solve anything? I won't excuse such people... people who just forget sadness or love or hate... because I will never forget. - Miyu! You... [ end ]