World Masterpiece Theater
Romeo's Blue Skies
"To the Sky..."
Overlooking the rows of houses and stores
from the highest vantage,
Such things as tears and sadness
will quickly vanish
The birds, wind, and sunshine...
...all are your friends
I'll carry this dream farther than far
...no matter the distance...
I long to fly freely
through the blue sky in my heart...
The far distant blue sky
It flows into tomorrow
Takara Fansubs Original translation: TechnoGirls
The Black Brothers defeated the Wolf Pack at the battle of San Babila Church.
But this angered the Wolf Pack's leader, Giovanni.
He took revenge by kidnapping Michaelo.
Episode 18:
Sing our Song of Unity on into the Dawn!
"If you want him back, hand over your leader, Alfredo - alone."
The Wolf Pack is waiting at the Memorial Cemetery.
They won't release Michaelo until we trade him for you.
A coward's scheme...!
Let's round up the Black Brothers. We'll go and TAKE him back!
Wait!
What do you think will happen if we go in large numbers?
What do you think they'll do to Michaelo?
I'll go.
Help me!
Alfredo! Romeo!
Glad you could make it.
Hand over Michaelo.
First, come over here.
Very well. I'm coming.
Just Alfredo.
Alfredo! Don't go!
Hurry up.
Romeo won't interfere.
Now, release Michaelo.
Alfredo!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! All because of me...!
It's all right.
Are you satisfied now?
Okay. Let him go.
Michaelo!
Now you guys are impotent.
I challenge you to another fight, you "Black Brothers".
To a battle!
A battle?
We'll crush you all!
I accept your challenge. We'll fight and win.
And we'll take back Alfredo. Count on it!
The place is Sempyone Park. The time is dawn!
Starting today, you're the Wolf Pack's servant.
What'll we make you do first?
How about making him kneel down in front of Giovanni?
That's a good idea. Come on, do it.
I refuse.
What?
I have faith.
Tomorrow, the Black Brothers...
...my friends... are going to beat you!
You arrogant - ! - Stop!
What's wrong, Giovanni? Let me hit him.
That's useless.
This guy won't give in no matter how much you hit him.
He's out of your league.
What do you mean?
Most guys will crawl and kiss your ass once you hit them.
But he's different.
Alfredo, making guys like you crawl gives me the most pleasure.
I'm going to take my time playing with you.
Nobody lays a finger on my toy!
When anything's to be done, I'm the one who'll do it.
Guard him, Nikita.
A battle?
Tomorrow at sunrise at Sempyone Park.
We have to fight to save Alfredo!
All right - let's do it!
Yeah!
What's wrong with you all?
I want to fight, too.
But...
But?
All the strong guys are on their side.
They just got even MORE of those ogre-like people.
Come to think of it, the guys in the Scorpion Gang...
Look, why don't we all surrender?
I'm sure they'll give us Alfredo back then.
I've lost my nerve. Better to stay out of harm's way.
Sorry, but I'll just sit this one out.
Bah! So this is what happens the moment Alfredo disappears.
How are we supposed to keep going like this?
Get Alfredo alone - that's what I'm going to do.
Wait, Dante.
Please, everyone - listen to me.
We swore to each other to find happiness for all of us.
And to try to overcome our difficulties together.
We buddies are one - we Black Brothers are one!
I'll be there. All those with me, assemble before sunrise.
Nobody goes to a fight knowing they're going to lose!
Yeah.
You're a fool, Romeo!
It's quiet, isn't it.
Yeah.
Just to warn you, I won't give you any food.
I never asked.
Then what is it?!
Eh?
I mean about you.
You're going to be in a fight tomorrow.
How can you remain so calm?!
Because I have faith in Romeo.
Romeo?
Yeah.
Romeo's never betrayed a friend's trust. I'm sure he'll do something.
I'll have faith in Romeo...
...'till the day I die.
Romeo didn't say anything about the battle,
...but Angeletta sensed that Romeo had a problem.
Angeletta.
Are you all right? Can't you sleep?
May I sit here?
Sure.
Throughout the entire night, they didn't exchange a single word.
The longer they sat there silently,
...Angeletta's sense of Romeo's courage and uncertainty intensified.
It's daybreak.
Romeo.
Yes?
Close your eyes for a moment.
Eh?
A... Angeletta?
A good luck charm?
God is always on your side, Romeo.
Thank you, Angeletta.
I'm ready!
Alfredo, I'm coming to rescue you.
Hold on!
Moment by moment...
...the hour of battle was approaching.
Antonio, Augusto, you came!
Of course! - Right!
We can't let you have all the glory!
Let's fight - together!
Dante!
What did you expect me to do? You guys would be lost without me.
Right, everybody?
Right! The Black Brothers are one!
Thanks, everyone!
Come on, Wolf Pack!
Hmph! We'll put an end to this in one minute flat.
If the Black Brothers win this battle, you must give Alfredo back.
All right, I promise.
But if you lose...
Not only Alfredo,
...you become our flunkies too...
...and you'll kneel down before me!
Very well.
One other thing. Absolutely no tricks, no weapons, and no blades.
Fine. Absolutely nothing.
Dammit, I'm getting impatient.
Come on!
The sun's rising.
It's dawn!
Start the battle!
Wait!
Damn!
What the hell are you doing?! Why you -
Shut your trap!
Stop fighting with each other!
Stay out of it!
Now you've done it! - Stop it!
I'm through playing games!
Augusto!
Get 'em! Lay 'em flat!
Ouch!
That's the ticket.
Romeo!
Get 'em Tachioni!
Stop! Stop it, now!
If you keep fighting like this, everyone will be badly hurt.
This is useless!
Sure enough, there's no end in sight here.
What'll we do, Giovanni?
A man-to-man fight.
A man-to-man fight?
One of you comes out and fights with one of us.
That's how we'll settle this.
Who has enough strength left?
Romeo! Send Romeo out!
I'll go from this side.
Get out here, Romeo!
Fine. I'll fight for us.
Romeo! Are you sure?
I'll defeat you.
I've been waiting for this moment - so I can take you down!
Come on, Tachioni!
Don't give up, Romeo! - Don't lose!
Get him, Tachioni!
Romeo! - Tachiono!
Romeo! Do your best.
Our fate rests on your shoulders!
Romeo!
I'm fine.
I'll knock you over in no time.
Just try and do it!
Wha-at!?
Romeo! Romeo!
No! Don't interfere!
Dammit... I don't need any help. I won't lose to this guy.
Enough prattle!
Come on!
'Atta boy, Romeo! Get him!
Stop it! Blades aren't allowed!
Shut up! You stay back!
Romeo!
Stay away unless you want to get hurt.
Now admit defeat!
Call for help!
What's wrong, have you lost your voice?
I won't be beat!
Romeo! Romeo! Romeo!
Are you okay?
Snap out of it!
Romeo! Are you okay? Romeo!
I'm... I'm okay.
Thank goodness!
Tachioni, why did you use a blade?
You've shamed the Wolf Pack!
We admit defeat in this battle!
Well then, Giovanni... Will you give back Alfredo?
Yes. I'll keep my promise.
Alfredo, we'll settle this for good someday.
You've got good friends.
See ya.
Nikita!
Everybody, head back!
Where's... Tachioni...?
What are you raving about? You won!
Really? - Yes, really!
Alfredo's back.
Thank you, Romeo!
Alfredo.
Everyone, Romeo's our hero - let's carry him home!
Yeah!
He's a hero to us. The whole town is in a frenzy.
Come, let's sing our song.
Every day, every night, covered in soot.
Though it's tough when we fall,
Come, attack! Our courage is burning!
Yes, yes! Yes, yes! Hey!
He's a hero to us. To the whole town!
The boss's mother comes for a visit for the first time in ages.
But instead of being happy, the boss is scared like a child.
What? She's even scarier than the missus?
See you then!
Grandma's a Witch
Next time:
"Si Si Ciao ~ On These Roman Roofs"
Si Si Ciao, why do the good times
seem to end so soon?
Si Si Ciao, we're all friends
Let's meet again on these Roman roofs
Your laughing voice dances
Once again in the sky
Your pocket bursting with memories
Si Si Ciao, goodbye but for now
Let's meet again on these Roman roofs