I missed you
Howard! Sharla!
We lost Howard and Sharla to the quicksand...
...and in the midst of that sadness...
...crossed the blazing hot desert.
What is this?
And finally, we reached the main computer, Survive, which we had been heading for.
But...
Mom! Dad!
...Adam's parents had already died.
And then, we were led to this beautiful area by Tako, the robot we met there.
Okay, it's all clear.
It's so dangerous with drones here there 'n everywhere.
But this is the only place we can come to get food.
Is there no way to stop them from working?
We'd have to do something about the main computer Survive for that.
'N that won't be so easy.
Luna!
You startled us!
Sorry to keep you waiting!
It's delicious.
Was there any danger?
We were chased by drones, but we made it somehow.
First we have to do somethin' to make contact with Survive.
It's a computer that says people aren't necessary, after all.
We have to be careful.
Looks like this might become a drawn-out battle.
It's true. For now we should gather as much food and water as we can.
Tako's hungrily awaiting us, too.
He's probably just fast asleep right now.
After we've rested a little, let's go collect a little more food.
It's like the island here.
Cheers!
Luna... Luna!
Look!
That's...
It's Pague!
It looks so similar.
It's true.
Pague!
Adam! It's dangerous!
Be careful!
Leave it to me!
Pague!
He's a perfect match for Pague.
Although he's teensy.
Here.
Do you mind if I call you Pague?
I think that's his mom.
Pague! See you later!
Luna! Behind you!
It can't be...
Luna...
Sharla...
Howard...
You were alive!
I can't believe it!
Sharla! Sharla!
Howard!
Were you hurt?
I missed you.
Sharla!
Howard!
What a relief! You ain't ghosts!
It's delicious.
We'll get more later.
Hey, how did you guys survive?
You must have gotten out of that sand somehow.
I'm just glad you're okay.
How did you get all the way here?
Um...
Everyone, Sharla can't get a word in edgewise.
Sorry.
Sorry for making you all worry.
Nothin' to apologize for.
I thought we were done for back then as well.
The sand was pressing down on us, and we couldn't escape.
We could hear all your voices, but we couldn't get free from the sand.
Howard and I fell into some flowing water under the sand.
I don't remember anything after that.
When we came to, we were in this forest.
An underground aqueduct?
Come to think of it, it might be connected to the one we came through.
Weren't you attacked by the drones?
There's many of them here too.
We were attacked, but Howard made a bow, and used it to get away from them.
Howard did?
Well, from the start I figured Howard was the kind that wouldn't die even if you killed 'im.
What's wrong, Howard?
Yer awful quiet.
Anyways, I'm glad you're all safe too.
It's a relief to be back together.
Lots has happened to us since then too.
Lots?
That's right! Howard, here.
Your mirror that was in this jacket saved us when it seemed like we were going to be killed by the drones.
Thanks.
Howard?
What's wrong, Howard?
Are you feeling ill?
Are you hurt somewhere?
I'll take a look.
It's okay! He's not hurt, he's just a little tired.
He hasn't slept much, so once he rests a while, he'll be better.
But I still think you should let her take a look.
I'll leave it here, Howard.
Leave him alone for now.
Okay.
It was tough, after all.
Yeah, take it easy a while.
That's for the best.
I agree.
Yeah. You'll be back on your feet in no time.
Here.
It's your handkerchief, Sharla.
Thank you! I guess you held onto it for me.
What's wrong?
Nothing at all.
Today we hafta celebrate them comin' back!
Let's do it!
Now we can all go home to the colony!
We're all back together.
Sharla, Howard, welcome back!
Welcome back!
We're back!
Well, back to gathering food.
The ones Luna and Kaoru brought back were super delicious.
That's right.
We're back!
Luna, how did things seem in the forest?
It was odd.
Over there too?
What'chall talkin' 'bout?
The drones have disappeared.
That's pretty weird.
We haven't been attacked at all.
There wasn't even any sign of them.
Well good! Now we can gather food without having to worry.
It's true!
I'm more unsettled by the sudden change.
I feel the same.
For the drones which had been attacking us all that time to suddenly disappear is...
Survive's plannin' somethin', you think?
Anyways, we'll be fine when we go back to the hidden area.
What's the hidden area?
A place Adam's parents made.
It's the only place Survive's control doesn't reach.
It probably hasn't even realized the hidden area exists.
To think a place like that existed...
We only come here to get food when we need it.
There's a weird maintenance robot in the hidden area named Tako.
Tako?
Although his real name is more difficult.
We couldn't figure it out, so we call 'im Tako.
Anyways, once we're back in the hidden area, we'll be fine, so Sharla, Howard, rest easy.
Luna, Pague's come back!
Can I go?
Those scary things are gone, right?
But we don't know if it's really safe yet.
I can't?
Adam, let's go.
But...
It's okay. Howard will be with us too.
Leave it to us.
Let's go, Adam.
Sharla, hurry!
Come on, let's go.
It is okay to let him go?
I think finding out his parents are dead is still hard on Adam.
He's actin' cheerful so we won't worry.
And because Adam loved Pague...
Howard and Sharla are with him, so he'll be fine.
I suppose.
Pague, you're a good boy, aren't you?
Adam.
They're so pretty!
I'm sure Luna would be happy if you picked some and brought them back.
I wonder if I can pick them.
I'll help you too.
Really?
Then I'll go pick some!
I can't go any further because the branch is too narrow.
You're light, Adam, so you can make it.
Luna, help me!
Luna...
What's wrong?
Adam's calling.
I heard Adam's voice!
What'd you say?
Luna!
Sharla!
Adam and Howard...
Bell, take care of Howard!
Got it!
Kaoru! Bell!
Adam!
Adam... Adam...
Adam? Adam!
It's okay.
Adam!
Snap out of it!
Snap out of it, Adam!
Alright!
They okay?
They're fine.
I wanted to give Luna flowers...
It's okay! You don't have to say anything!
Should I take a look?
Nothin' outta the ordinary.
What a relief.
I'm glad to hear it.
Is Howard okay too?
As you can see.
But he looks a little blue around the gills.
Don't tell me he's been infected by the malignant nanos!
Of course not!
But I'm concerned about his constant lack of energy.
That's true...
If worst comes to worst and he's been infected by the malignant nanos...
...as long as we have this emitter we could treat it, so there's nothing to worry about.
Howard, why don't you have Chako take a look?
That way we won't worry.
That's unnecessary.
C'mon, it'll be done in a flash.
It's unnecessary!
Howard, that's dangerous!
You might have noticed about Howard...
...but when we were buried in the sand, even though we survived somehow, I don't think he can forget that terror.
Even now when I think about it, I quiver in fear.
In spite of that, I overcame my fear because of my determination to see you all again...
...but I think it'll take time for Howard.
Just leave him alone for a while.
Please?
Sharla, I'm sorry.
I didn't realize the painful feelings you'd gone through.
Luna...
Let's go back.
It seems like the drones really have disappeared.
What's going on?
This way.
I'm soooo happy Howard and Sharla're alive!
But I'm worried they're acting a little strangely.
Anyways, we have to shut down Survive as soon as possible and take the space ship.
Alright! Leave it to me!
My skills fit the bill! Snip snip snip!
Next time: Let's start!