Original subtitles

Where monsters rampage, I'm there to take them down!

Where treasure glitters, I'm there to claim it!

Where an enemy rises to face me, victory will be mine!

Unjustly accused and now outlaws...

... our journey just keeps going and going.

Saying "Let's beat those heroes and on to Sairaag!"

doesn't help inexperienced good Samaritans like us much.

Playing bride was okay...

... but all the trouble that came with it was a reaI pain!

Huh?! Vrumugun?! You're still alive?!

Zangulus was his usuaI persistent self.

What else is going to happen to us?!

Oh, well, no time to get depressed.

Hang in there, Lina Inverse!

"PASSION! Shall We Give Our Lives For the Stage?"

There goes Lina's stomach again.

I said we might get food if we attacked some bandits.

Well, there aren't any bandits, so we're still stuck!

What do you want, Gourry?

What?

Maybe go into a town and get arrested?

Uh, not really...

Your stomach may be empty, but your mouth never is.

Just shut up!

Oh, forget it. I can't move. I'm just too hungry.

- That smell. - It can only be...

Food!!!

Ah! I thought so!

A gift from the heavens!

Heaven never forsakes the allies of justice!

Hey! Save some for me!

But whose stew is this?

Oh, don't sweat the details.

Amelia! Quit taking all the meat for yourself!

Hey! Our food!

Me? Who are you?!

It was really good.

You're this hungry? You must be really down on your luck!

Yeah, you can say that.

So, you "Rossburg Players" are a theater company?

Yeah. The art capital of the world, Mosquita...

...is holding a big entertainment competition.

So we're on the road for Mosquita.

Mosquita, huh?

Lina!

Lina! Where'd Lina go?!

What's wrong?

Lina's gone! Know where she is?

- No. - Must've run.

Oh, no! What'll we do? That's the tenth one!

We don't' have enough actors!

Actors? We've got actors now!

Here. Here. Here.

Study your scripts.

Rehearsal's this afternoon. Don't be late!

Say what?!

I really pity you guys.

You've caught the director's eye.

That's the director?

Yup. Mr. Rossburg.

He's either nuts for the stage or just plain nuts.

Well, do your best.

Wha?! Hey! We're actors now?!

Wait, maybe we're in luck.

What're you mumbling about?

If we stick with this company all the way to Mosquita...

...Sairaag's not that much farther.

I get you!

And they don't seem to recognize us!

No way! What is this?!

What's wrong?

Look at this! The title of the play!

Hmm? "Bring Us Justice and Peace."

"The Death of the Abominable Fiend Lina Inverse."

The Abominable Fiend Lina Inverse?! Gimme that!

Let's see..."The fiendish Lina Inverse, possessing evil powers..."

"...had thrown the peace of the world into chaos..."

"...when a hero for peace and righteousness..."

"...stood up to defeat her evil!"

"Go, brave hero! Smite the evil Lina with the hammer of justice?!"

They've gotta be kidding!!!

Why am I the villain?! I'm gonna complain about this!

W-Wait, Lina! Not so fast!

If you do that, they'll figure out who we are!

But... But...

I'm not an abominable fiend!

It's a play. Just a play.

When you think of it like that, it's kinda neat, right?

"Soulless fiend who thrives on the evil of the world!"

"Taste now the swift sword of justice!"

Sorry, you were blowing into the mike.

I was what?!

Mr. Rossburg.

Come with me.

Eh?

You don't suppose we blew our cover?

Huh?! No way!

l- I'm the star?!

Cool...

Mmm! Can I pick 'em or can't I?

What?! You can't do this! I'm the star!

Seeing you like this reminds me of my little sister.

Your sister?

Yes, but we were separated in childhood decades ago.

I don't know where she is or what she's doing.

Really?

Everyone's got a story.

He's lying.

Our director has a big imagination.

He mixes up plays and reality all the time.

Better watch your step. Don't take him too seriously.

Damn it! You can't do this to me!

You'll pay for this!

There goes another one.

Now I see! This, too, is part of my destiny!

I, Amelia, humbly and respectfully accept this role!

Hook, line, and sinker.

Well, what do I do?

You can't just ignore a gorgeous gal like me.

You're actually trying to outdo her?

You two will play this. I've got big hopes for you!

I dunno what it is, but we'll take it!

Whoa, whoa...

Okay, let's take it from the top!

My name is Lina, the embodiment of evil!

The source of misfortune!

The fiendish Lina who brings fear and destruction to this world!

Come forth, my lovely dragon slave!

- Gourry, wrong foot! - You're doing it wrong!

- Would you get with it?! - All right, all right!

No, the other foot! The other foot!

Hold it! Hold it! Hold it! Hold it!

You have to get into your roles!

For one thing, dragons are supposed to breathe fire!

How do I do that?! And why am I the monster?!

Rehearsal, start!

Lina Inverse, you fiendish devil!

The sun which shines in the heavens might forgive your evil...

...but I do not!

I love this.

Impudent wretch! Go forth, dragon!

Roar!

Come on, keep up with me.

Well, walk straight!

- Quit blaming me! - Oh, just shut up!

Now, taste the swift sword of justice!

Ow!

Hold it! This is a battle!

Realism! You have to have realism!

Like this!

Hey, quit running! This isn't a chase scene!

I have slain the dragon!

He can't complain. We were perfect!

Hmm, it just doesn't have any "oompf!"

What this play needs is a little flash!

No, don't! Somebody, stop him!

He really goes all the way.

Are you trying to kill me?!

Zangulus, wait!

I don't work for you.

I'll do what I want.

They're to be captured alive. Is that clear?

I don't wanna be a dragon!

Hold it! Hold it! Hold it! Hold it!

You call that acting?!

No more!!!

No way... I can't take this life anymore!

Right, guys?!

They've gotten used to it...

Come on, let's ditch this job and get to Sairaag!

But this work's easy!

There's plenty of food, and besides...

I've gotten sorta attached to this guy!

Uh, right. And you, Amelia?

I may have found my true calling.

Oh. Great.

They're in that city, right? The three who stole your part?

Y-Yes! That's right!

Really. Thanks for showing us the way.

Huh? Uh, wait! Let me go!

But Mosquita's a big city crawling with guards.

We can't just breeze in and start a fight.

Don't worry. I've got the situation well in hand.

Why should I have to take orders from that crazy old guy?

Do they have to put these wanted posters everywhere?!

Bye-bye!

Hold it, girl!

Uh, I'm just, uh...

Screwed.

Hey, what are you doing here?!

Sorry about my daughter.

Huh?

Daughter? But you don't look anything alike.

All you do is cause me trouble!

Wha- wha- wha- wha?!

Making your poor dead mother worry about you from up there!

Daughter, I know the path for you is a hard one.

But can't we walk it together?

Now come to your father's arms!

Dad, I'm sorry! It's... It's all my fault!

I'm sorry, Daddy! I'll do what you say and be a good girl!

Good! You understand!

You're hurting me, Daddy!

Daughter!

Daddy!

All right, all right! Just try to get along!

Taking off before a show!

Good grief! You'll never be a real actor!

You know who I am, don't you?

Why did you help me?

Whoever you are doesn't matter to me.

You're one of my precious actors!

Hmpf! Yeah, right.

Still, you gave a really good performance back there.

It was like having my dear, dead daughter back again.

Oh, a dead daughter now? Can't you ever tell...

...the truth?

C-Come on!

The show's about to start.

Oh, forget it!

Where can she be?

- Sorry! - You're late!

All right, people! Are we ready?!

Yeah!

All right, raise the curtain!

Though the sun which shines in the heavens may forgive your evil...

...I do not!

Impudent brat! Come forth, dragon!

Roar!

Oh, more animal costumes. Excellent job.

Who are they?

Don't ask me.

Brave heroine, we have come to help kill this villain!

What?! Who's messing up my play?!

I don't know which one of you is which...

...but let's get 'em, guys!

H-H-H-H-Hold it!

A real sword!

Just calm down!

He never told me about this!

Would he go this far?!

Now just stop it-

Rocket Kick!

You okay, Pops?

Damn it! I dunno who they are, but they're here after us!

If we cause trouble, we'll just bring the city guards here.

You idiots!

The play! What about the play?!

Leaving in the middle! You guys are the worst actors ever!

Now, look, in the middle we-

That's it! We'll continue the play!

What are you saying? This fight is-

This is a play, and nobody ever stops a play.

Right! That's right!

Stop it!

Not them.

Too bad, but I'll start by killing this young girl!

But I'm an ally of justice!

Unusual play.

I can't tell where it's going.

Miss Lina! Mr. Gourry!

At last you appear!

Zangulus!

At last, you've shown yourself! The Devil King, Zangulus!

Huh? Devil King?!

Your evil powers changed us holy warriors into an evil dragon!

And with that imposter of me under your control...

...you lured the brave heroine here to kill her!

- Oh, a new motivation! - One twist after another.

But, now that we have regained our original forms...

...your evil scheme ends here!

Hey, Holy Warrior Gourry! Say something!

Me?! Umm...

N-N-Now you will meet your doom, Zangulus!

He's so cute!

They're getting more attention! They're stealing the show!

I thought as much!

Then it's time we joined forces to smash the real villain!

- Let's go! - Right!

Great play!

Defeat me?! We'll beat you first!

Go!

You see?! The force of justice is with us!

I'm so ashamed.

Bravo! Great performance!

They love it...

Enough of this farce!

Jeez! How many actors do they have?!

No fair calling in reinforcements!

I'll do whatever it takes to settle things with Gourry!

You're popular.

Wanna switch places?

Oh! Impressive!

Class-A special effects.

Lina! Amelia!

I'm the one you fight!

Please calm down!

It looks like real magic!

Amelia, I'm coming!

Hold it.

Vrumugun!

I knew I couldn't leave this to Zangulus.

Boost Bolt!

Well, then...

Freeze...

...Arrow!

Useless. And unless you're ready to blast everyone around us...

...you can't use your Dragon Slave.

Thank you!

Damn it...

Fireball!

Oh, no...

Wow! Looks like he really died!

Cool!

These guys are serious!

Run for it!

Uh-oh, the tide's turned!

Very well! That's all I'll do to you today!

Diem Wing!

We'll meet again!

Secondary characters should leave the stage when they're done!

This one battle is ended...

...and the three warriors have joined together!

But until Zangulus, the true villain, has been defeated...

...this war is not over!

Excellent performance!

And involving the audience was a nice touch!

I couldn't tell if it was a play or a real battle!

I think we have this year's winner.

Yes, they love it! They love it!

Sure, they love it! Those kids are great actors!

But you ended up stealing the show, Miss Lina!

Naturally, Naturally.

- Lina, meet me later. - Huh?

I think we can make the dragon part even better.

- Can you help me? - Do it yourself.

I can do it myself?! Roar! Roar!

By this vast sea is a man's world.

If that's the case, Gourry... We'll just leave it up to the old guy!

Next Time: "QUESTION? He's Proposing to THATGirl?!"

If you don't watch, I'll go berserk!