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 day finally came when the Ice Queen's heart melted.
Holding Angeletta close, she promised to cure Angeletta.
Leaving Romeo with many memories, Angeletta left for far-away Paris.
Episode 24:
The Hunted Siblings
Winter had finally come to Milan.
One day amidst the encroaching cold, an event began to unfold...
...that would change Romeo's life forever.
Not realizing the extent of the courage he would soon need,
...Romeo's day began with the usual preparations for work.
Brrr!
You think Angeletta's doing okay, Piccolo?
I'm sure she's doing great.
They're here!
She's wearing a diamond necklace.
I'm really looking forward to the fifteenth, one week from now.
I wonder what's going on next week?
Hey!
Nikita!
As out of it as ever, I see. Don't you know?
Next week's the Grand Duke's nuptials ceremony.
Nuptials ceremony!
Nuptials... You mean marriage?
Aristos 'n rich folks from all over the country are getting together.
Yeah! All over.
Even the King of Italy will be here.
Right! Even the King.
Today's the pre-celebration opera.
The marquis! The viscount!
Where've I seen her before?
Blue eyes... Blond hair...
No, she couldn't be...
Well! Romeo.
Oh, hi, Doctor Casella.
Perfect timing. I wanted to give this book to Alfredo.
He's been dying to read it.
Great, I bet he'll be delighted!
Since winter began, he hasn't come by to borrow any books. I'm wondering about him.
I haven't seen much of him these days either.
I think his padrone's pretty tough on him...
I'm kind of worried.
Wine!
I'm telling you to go buy me more wine.
Alfredo! You listening?
I said go buy some wine!
We don't have money for that. We don't have enough to buy potatoes for dinner!
You spent all the money on liquor!
What's with that look?
Don't you look down your nose at me.
If we don't have money, then YOU'LL go without dinner.
I haven't eaten in two days.
Perfect.
I'm going out. Go and earn some money!
Gambling again...
Five lira. Got it? - Five lira?!
Got it?
I'll be back tomorrow morning. You'd better have it!
Be as violent with me as you want.
You'll never crush my pride.
Bianca.
I must be tired. I'm not acting like myself.
Alfredo. Alfredo!
Ah, Alfredo!
Romeo.
I brought you something nice.
Finally, I can read another book.
How many days has it been...
Alfredo... You really want to read more, don't you?
Yes, I do.
And...
And study lots of things. I want to gain more knowledge.
Hey, hold up!
It's so unfair. Those boys get to read all the books they want.
They get to study. If only you had the chance, too.
It's OK. So long as you have the passion,
...hardships won't stand in the way of your dreams.
Dreams?
You know, Romeo,
...we Black Brothers have been sold off by adults, and made to suffer.
There are many other children in the world like us.
But there will come an age when we can all learn freely and live free.
Learn freely... and live free?
Yes... and we'll create that age!
So that's your dream, is it, Alfredo?
Yes.
I know you'll be able to fulfill it one day.
I won't be able to do it alone.
Will you help me?
I... I wouldn't know what to do...
You've got to be with me!
All right!
We'll fulfill our dreams, together!
Romeo never forgot the promise he and Alfredo made that day...
...a promise which was never to be fulfilled.
Indeed, despite their fervent vows of friendship,
...the wheels of fate were already in motion.
How long are you going to make me wait?
I'm freezing to death without the stove.
We've called a chimney sweep and he should be here any moment.
If Madame would like, I can have another room prepared.
I've taken a liking to this room.
We Martinis are on intimate terms with the King of Italy.
What do you think he would say if we told him...
about this little mishap at next week's dinner party?
Please, don't be hasty. I'll do something about...
Stop that racket!
That was on purpose, wasn't it? I know what you're up to.
Perhaps a drink for the young lady?
No. Give her an inch and she'll take a mile.
This the place with the clogged chimney?
Ah, here they are.
That's the chimney. Please fix it quickly.
No problem.
Stop! I told you to stop playing!
Hey. Romeo. Hurry up. - Yessir.
That kid rubs me the wrong way. I can't wait to get rid of her.
Just be patient, and eventually she'll tell us where Alfredo is.
Hey you!
Wait!
Grab hold of my hand.
Leave me alone! Don't interfere!
Then I'm calling your father and mother... - No, don't!!
Those two aren't my parents!
If you call them I'll jump!
Here, grab hold!
Wait! I'll help you.
Keep still. I'm coming.
Stay away!
Please... Stay away!
Don't move!
You shouldn't move.
Stay away!
Watch out!
Stop it! Don't look down!
Quick. Grab the pipe!
Good...
Grab hold of me, tight.
Hurry!
Are you hurt?
Why'd you save me?! I know you were hired by those two to kill me.
Me?! I was just trying to help you.
I don't know anything about... - Liar!
I'm not a liar. - Ouch. Let go!
Sorry.
I don't know what's going on.
I've never met a girl like you before.
Wait!
Who are you?
Romeo.
A chimney sweep.
A chimney sweep?
You wouldn't happen to be a friend of my brother?
The girl's gone. She got away!
Mauricio!
Over here, quickly. Catch Bianca!
Bianca? Did you say Bianca?
Hey you! Are you... are you Alfredo's little sister?
Remember, don't let her escape!
I have to tell Alfredo.
What? Bianca?
Bianca.
Let's go. We have to look for her. Hurry!
Bianca! Bianca!
Where are you? Bianca!
Bianca!
Bianca! Don't run away!
Bianca.
Have you found Bianca yet?
Afraid not... - What are you doing, then!?
Hurry up and find her.
You know that man, don't you?
Alfredo!
Looks like my anemia is acting up again...
Are you going to be okay?
I just need to rest a bit.
Romeo.
It looks like it's finally time to tell you my secret.
Your secret?
Do you remember the night by the lake, when we spoke together?
Sure I do. You talked about you and your sister.
We're actually the children of Viscount Piedmont of the Martini's.
Bianca and I grew up in peace in the Martini mansion...
Until one year ago.
Father and Mother were the most loving parents anyone could want.
We were the picture of the happy family.
But there were those who wished to destroy that happiness.
My father's younger brother Mauricio and his wife Grazela.
Why does my brother get all the wealth and glory?
Just because he's the eldest son of the Martinis.
So take it from him, Mauricio. Every last cent.
It's simple.
We just get rid of him.
We told our parents what they'd said. But...
It couldn't be. Mauricio would never do such a thing.
You must have misheard, Alfredo. Try not to worry about it.
Be more trusting of them. - But...
...catastrophe struck.
Alfredo! Bianca!
Father!
We've been betrayed. Take this and get away!
It's the Martini household heirloom.
So long as that treasure exists, my pride and honor will be safely in your hands.
It's too late for us. Get away from here, Alfredo, Bianca!
Father! Mother!
The kids have escaped with the Martini treasure! Catch them!
We ran...
Eating little or nothing for days...
...with no one to aid us.
They say we started the fire.
We're wanted!
Those two are after this.
They'll be chasing us.
Big brother...
I won't let them catch us.
If it's the last thing I'll do, I'll protect you and Father's treasure.
I cut Bianca's long hair.
Bianca told me to.
She said it would throw them off the scent.
And a month later we stumbled across a farm village.
Bianca was so tired she couldn't walk anymore.
Where are you two coming from?
Goodness, you two were starving. - And all decked out in your Sunday best.
Really. I've never seen such an expensive-looking dress.
Please let us stay here a while.
We can help you cut grass, tend the animals, anything.
And I'll work with my brother.
I don't know...
It was then that the God of Death, Luini, appeared in that village.
I decided to go to Milan and become a chimney sweep to protect Bianca.
I gave the payment to the farmers to cover the cost of raising Bianca.
Finally, it was time for Bianca and I to go our separate ways.
No! I don't want you to leave, big brother!
It's the only way we'll survive, Bianca.
I'll come find you soon, I promise.
Until then, whatever you do, don't let yourself get caught.
Big brother!
Bianca!
Big brother!
Soon after that, Bianca must have been caught by Mauricio.
Then they took her to Milan.
So that's it.
If only I'd stayed, this would never have happened!
Alfredo...
Let's rescue your sister.
Let's go look for her.
Romeo.
Alfredo must be in this city.
Alfredo, where are you? - Bianca.
I thought I told you... You'll never escape.
Bianca was recaptured.
But it's Alfredo that Mauricio was really after.
Alfredo, I promise you we'll rescue Bianca!
See you then!
The Reunion of Bianca and Alfredo
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