Moonrise (2025) s01e10 Episode Script
Pursuit
1
[gentle music plays]
[dramatic music plays]
[gentle music plays]
[music fades]
[deep breathing]
[door slides open]
[Salamandra] Hypatia's L-Zone
has disappeared.
[Phil] Doctor Salamandra.
What do you mean "disappeared"?
It's gone.
Its movements seem to differ greatly from
what we've observed in previous specimens.
Like with the others, it was reprogrammed
through the branch added by Sapientia.
That much is the same.
I found evidence of tampering
in the records at our hideout in Hypatia.
[Phil] And how is the city?
Hypatia remains unharmed.
Completely undamaged, in fact.
Like I said,
the L-Zone disappeared.
All right. For now,
let's just gather as much as we can.
[Salamandra] Agreed.
[rumbling]
What was that?
[somber music plays]
Seems like some allies
bombed the official Obst residence.
Our comrades to the east
need to be organized.
Meanwhile, things are heating up here.
We should shut this area down.
Go into hiding.
[somber music continues]
JOINT BASE AGARUM
JOINT ARMY EASTERN HEADQUARTERS
[Clemenza] As stated in the report,
we have comprehensive intelligence
of the contact's whereabouts.
The rest can be left to my Hound forces.
No, no. Your forces are too conspicuous.
This matter should be
put in the care of a discrete cell.
You should be strategizing
with the VC3 Recon Unit.
But, sir, Major Rhys and her whole unit
have already fallen
36 hours behind schedule.
There's been no contact.
[tense music plays]
General, we cannot let ourselves
waste this opportunity.
Let's give them 24 hours.
Any more than that and we're at risk!
Do you concur?
Very well, then.
[music fades]
[Wise] Oh-ho.
It sounds like you've lost track
of the SEED1 unit and the VC3.
Th-That is, uh--
Sapientia is behind this.
Damn that deplorable AI.
[Wise cackles]
24 HOURS LATER
[Inanna] We're almost at Agarum.
Just a little while longer.
We'll be getting there
much later than we'd planned, though.
I thought we agreed to move past this!
How about that contact of yours?
Any more news from headquarters?
[Inanna] Well,
since I've been feeling better,
I tried contacting Agarum
a couple of times, but
You weren't getting any responses.
What happened to them?
I don't know. They could be worried
about our comms security.
But because we're running
so far behind our expected arrival,
this could be a petty move
from Deputy Commander Clemenza.
Hey, you all want that Moon Devil--
I mean, that Bob Skylum guy, don't you?
FYI, I'm against it.
Let's pretend you manage
to actually pop the guy
Bang!
What are you planning on doing
once that's done?
Well, we
Um
[tense music plays]
Uh [laughs awkwardly] I'm sorry!
I put a damper on things,
didn't I? [chuckles]
I was just asking out of curiosity.
Nothing to worry about.
[laughs awkwardly] It's fine.
- [Zowan] I see it! Agarum City.
- [gasps]
[Zowan] Huh. That is a big-ass city.
[tense music continues]
[Jack] Phil
- [music fades]
- [Rhys] What do you mean?
[soldier] On the orders
of Deputy Commander Clemenza,
all vehicles are currently blocked
from entering the city.
You're kidding me. But that's not--
They're deploying the Hounds tonight.
[gasps]
The Hounds? What is that?
A special anti-terrorism unit
formed by hardliners east of here.
If they're called up,
then we can safely assume
they're free to kill us all on sight.
[soldier] The operation's underway.
I can't do anything,
even if you're a major.
[Rhys] I understand.
[Jack] No, hang on!
Is this some kind of joke?
Are they seriously deploying these guys
for a massive shoot-out in the city?
I get how you feel,
but this is out of our hands.
We can't afford to act out.
Hey!
[tense music plays]
[Jack] The damage that would cause.
Besides
[inaudible speech]
[Jack exhales]
[music stops]
Stop, Jack.
The anti-terrorist team
will take care of the target contact.
No. I can't let them kill him.
There's one thing I need to be sure of.
What do you mean by that, Jacob?
What are you saying?
Rhys, I'm sorry.
- [gasps]
- [energy whooshes]
[Rhys gasps]
Wait!
Jacob, don't do this!
What the Hey, what?
Dude, don't just run off!
Huh? What are you doing?
[dramatic music plays]
Hey! Hold it!
Breach at the West Gate blockade.
Requesting backup.
Male seen on foot--
What an idiot!
[soldier] Roger. Units 3 through 6
[music fades]
[Phil] Yeah. Some L-Zone was stored
in Agarum, so I froze it in ice.
It shouldn't be able
to mutate any further in the container.
[Wise] So my hunch was right.
The Goddard specimen also slowed down.
This should buy us some time.
[Phil] Good.
Anything on SEED1?
[Wise] Well, it was all going to plan
until we actually drew him out, but
[Wise chuckles]
since then, I've been unable
to trace his location.
Ah. That's unfortunate.
I'll be coming up with a new plan.
[Wise] Oh, well, you'll be fine, I'm sure,
but do take care out there.
[Salamandra] I will.
[Phil] Unfortunately, it's up to you.
[Wise] Well, then I, too,
shall take my leave. [chuckles]
[Salamandra] I don't recall
inviting you in.
Your manners really are poor.
[ominous music plays]
[Jack] Salamandra
of the rebel army command, correct?
[Jack] The ops brief
had this as Phil's hideout, but
I didn't expect
to find a different commander.
Have the decency to come quietly.
I'm not letting anybody else get hurt.
Really, now? You're so kind.
You seem reasonable enough,
so how about you let me stand up
and walk away?
Not a chance! I can't just let
a rebel commander walk free.
[grunts]
Wait. If I'm not mistaken,
you're that friend of Philiosio's?
Jacob, was it?
Ah. Well, that changes things completely.
You know You know who Phil is?
Of course I know Phil.
He's the leader of our movement after all.
You've met him a few times, haven't you?
[Skylum] Jacob Jacob
[Phil] Lend me your strength
- [Skylum] I declare our independence!
- [Phil] We can't let Sapientia control us.
- [Skylum] It's time to rise!
- [Phil] Jack, come with me.
So it's true.
All of it.
Surprised that you actually came here.
I had been told
that I would never meet you.
[chuckles] You didn't
tell your army about Phil, did you?
[Jack sputters]
So, what should we do with you now?
[grunts] Stay there!
[Jack breathes heavily]
Just surrender!
There's no time and these guys
don't intend on taking you alive!
Sure, I could do that.
I'll come in peacefully
if you beat me first.
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music plays]
[gasps]
[dramatic music continues]
[grunts]
[Jack] Shit!
- [Salamandra] Out of the way!
- [Jack grunts]
We can't afford
to have any more death on our hands!
[dramatic music continues]
[groans]
The goal of this war is
to end all those deaths!
I think you'll be coming with me,
if it's all the same to you.
The hell? You joking around?
[Salamandra] I don't joke around.
[Jack grunts]
[suspenseful music plays]
[grunts]
Hold it! Don't shoot her!
Take her alive! What What are you
[Jack groans]
[dramatic music plays]
[soldiers groan]
[soldier groans]
[soldier 1] Male target
nowhere to be seen.
Hey!
Visual confirmation
on a woman believed to be
She's here, she's here!
- [soldier 2] Status?
- [soldier 1] Proceed or abort?
[soldier 2] Proceed, Alpha.
Pursue Doctor Salamandra.
[soldier 1] Copy that.
[soldier 3] Priority objective shifted.
Charlie will pursue the male target.
[soldier 4] Oh shit!
Hey, you. You're in my way.
[music stops]
[Duan hums]
[Mary] What's cooking?
Oh.
[blows]
[gulps] Mmm.
It's delicious!
[jaunty music plays]
[Duan] Hm.
Mary,
your perspective is correct.
However, you have to remind yourself
that not all Earthlings can
relate to the Children of the Moon.
They're practically conscripts of pain,
their desire for revenge
driving them to enlist.
Hm.
We're all motivated by pain.
It's the same for me too.
[gentle music plays]
And you, Duan?
I don't really know where I'm from.
I've been alone for a long time.
That's why, for better or worse,
I'm not swayed by love or hate.
Then what's made you stick around so long?
- Mm-hmm.
- [Mary] Uh
Uh, wh-what's that mean?
Mm, okay. Thank you.
Now. I guess I'll get ready
to chase after Jack.
- [Zowan] Hold that thought.
- [music stops]
If you leave now,
things could get a little bit complicated.
You really should just leave this
to Rhys and the others.
Hmm.
Hm?
[footsteps approach]
Uh
Huh?
Uh
[both chuckle menacingly]
[tense music plays]
[both laugh]
What do you say to grabbing a bite to eat
with two Joint Army guys
just coming off their night shift?
A cutie like you's
the shot in the heart I need.
Yeah, no, thank you, though.
[soldier 1] What?
Oh, come on, don't turn us down.
[soldier 2] Please! Please!
- [man] Hey!
- [soldiers] Huh?
[both gasp]
C-Captain!
- Very sorry, sir!
- [soldier 1] Very sorry, sir!
This is why I despise the locals.
Shameless fools.
This area is controlled by the Joint Army.
Now what is your business, Moon girl?
Show me some ID.
[Zowan] Whoa, whoa, whoa,
wait, wait, wait!
[Zowan panting]
She was just hired by Major Rhys
to be our guide, that's all. [laughs]
Not like that's all that unusual,
is it, sir?
[captain] We weren't informed
of any such thing.
[Zowan growls] Well, who asked you?
[tense music plays]
Uh
What are you looking at, soldier?
Stand down, prisoner.
This doesn't concern you.
Check him for any ID as well.
Get the two of them inside.
- [soldier 3] Yes, sir!
- Wait!
[Mary grunts]
[tense music crescendos]
- [Mary grunts]
- [soldiers groan]
[gasps, grunts]
[tense music plays]
[music stops]
[alarm beeps]
Zowan!
Are you okay?
Inanna. What the hell happened?
[groans]
[tense music plays]
[Duan] Mary?
[operator] Target located.
Currently moving towards Lownage Town.
Team Alpha continues pursuit.
Second Lieutenant Shadow seems to be
engaged with the target on the front line.
This idiot's getting carried away.
Tell Second Lieutenant Shadow
to pull back right now!
Make it clear
that no one's coming for him.
- [operator] Understood.
- Report, sir!
It seems that the anomaly that first
appeared in Goddard is on the move again.
It's headed for
[tense music continues]
- [gasps]
- What is it?
It's Agarum, sir!
[gurgling]
[dramatic music plays]
[yells]
[Salamandra] Not bad.
I thought those martial arts of yours
wouldn't work in the city.
I can't let you walk away, doctor.
We'll see about that.
[Salamandra] He really does
remind me of you, Philiosio.
I wish I could bring him to you
as planned, but
[dramatic music continues]
[Jack grunts]
[Jack groans]
Sorry! As much as I'm enjoying
our time together!
[Jack groans]
[grunts]
- [Jack groans]
- [Salamandra grunts]
[Jack yells]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music continues]
[Salamandra grunts]
[Jack groans]
[groans]
[Jack groans]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music continues]
[Jack grunts]
[music stops]
[gasps]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music plays]
It's already here?
[music stops]
[gentle ballad plays]
[music fades]
[gentle music plays]
[dramatic music plays]
[gentle music plays]
[music fades]
[deep breathing]
[door slides open]
[Salamandra] Hypatia's L-Zone
has disappeared.
[Phil] Doctor Salamandra.
What do you mean "disappeared"?
It's gone.
Its movements seem to differ greatly from
what we've observed in previous specimens.
Like with the others, it was reprogrammed
through the branch added by Sapientia.
That much is the same.
I found evidence of tampering
in the records at our hideout in Hypatia.
[Phil] And how is the city?
Hypatia remains unharmed.
Completely undamaged, in fact.
Like I said,
the L-Zone disappeared.
All right. For now,
let's just gather as much as we can.
[Salamandra] Agreed.
[rumbling]
What was that?
[somber music plays]
Seems like some allies
bombed the official Obst residence.
Our comrades to the east
need to be organized.
Meanwhile, things are heating up here.
We should shut this area down.
Go into hiding.
[somber music continues]
JOINT BASE AGARUM
JOINT ARMY EASTERN HEADQUARTERS
[Clemenza] As stated in the report,
we have comprehensive intelligence
of the contact's whereabouts.
The rest can be left to my Hound forces.
No, no. Your forces are too conspicuous.
This matter should be
put in the care of a discrete cell.
You should be strategizing
with the VC3 Recon Unit.
But, sir, Major Rhys and her whole unit
have already fallen
36 hours behind schedule.
There's been no contact.
[tense music plays]
General, we cannot let ourselves
waste this opportunity.
Let's give them 24 hours.
Any more than that and we're at risk!
Do you concur?
Very well, then.
[music fades]
[Wise] Oh-ho.
It sounds like you've lost track
of the SEED1 unit and the VC3.
Th-That is, uh--
Sapientia is behind this.
Damn that deplorable AI.
[Wise cackles]
24 HOURS LATER
[Inanna] We're almost at Agarum.
Just a little while longer.
We'll be getting there
much later than we'd planned, though.
I thought we agreed to move past this!
How about that contact of yours?
Any more news from headquarters?
[Inanna] Well,
since I've been feeling better,
I tried contacting Agarum
a couple of times, but
You weren't getting any responses.
What happened to them?
I don't know. They could be worried
about our comms security.
But because we're running
so far behind our expected arrival,
this could be a petty move
from Deputy Commander Clemenza.
Hey, you all want that Moon Devil--
I mean, that Bob Skylum guy, don't you?
FYI, I'm against it.
Let's pretend you manage
to actually pop the guy
Bang!
What are you planning on doing
once that's done?
Well, we
Um
[tense music plays]
Uh [laughs awkwardly] I'm sorry!
I put a damper on things,
didn't I? [chuckles]
I was just asking out of curiosity.
Nothing to worry about.
[laughs awkwardly] It's fine.
- [Zowan] I see it! Agarum City.
- [gasps]
[Zowan] Huh. That is a big-ass city.
[tense music continues]
[Jack] Phil
- [music fades]
- [Rhys] What do you mean?
[soldier] On the orders
of Deputy Commander Clemenza,
all vehicles are currently blocked
from entering the city.
You're kidding me. But that's not--
They're deploying the Hounds tonight.
[gasps]
The Hounds? What is that?
A special anti-terrorism unit
formed by hardliners east of here.
If they're called up,
then we can safely assume
they're free to kill us all on sight.
[soldier] The operation's underway.
I can't do anything,
even if you're a major.
[Rhys] I understand.
[Jack] No, hang on!
Is this some kind of joke?
Are they seriously deploying these guys
for a massive shoot-out in the city?
I get how you feel,
but this is out of our hands.
We can't afford to act out.
Hey!
[tense music plays]
[Jack] The damage that would cause.
Besides
[inaudible speech]
[Jack exhales]
[music stops]
Stop, Jack.
The anti-terrorist team
will take care of the target contact.
No. I can't let them kill him.
There's one thing I need to be sure of.
What do you mean by that, Jacob?
What are you saying?
Rhys, I'm sorry.
- [gasps]
- [energy whooshes]
[Rhys gasps]
Wait!
Jacob, don't do this!
What the Hey, what?
Dude, don't just run off!
Huh? What are you doing?
[dramatic music plays]
Hey! Hold it!
Breach at the West Gate blockade.
Requesting backup.
Male seen on foot--
What an idiot!
[soldier] Roger. Units 3 through 6
[music fades]
[Phil] Yeah. Some L-Zone was stored
in Agarum, so I froze it in ice.
It shouldn't be able
to mutate any further in the container.
[Wise] So my hunch was right.
The Goddard specimen also slowed down.
This should buy us some time.
[Phil] Good.
Anything on SEED1?
[Wise] Well, it was all going to plan
until we actually drew him out, but
[Wise chuckles]
since then, I've been unable
to trace his location.
Ah. That's unfortunate.
I'll be coming up with a new plan.
[Wise] Oh, well, you'll be fine, I'm sure,
but do take care out there.
[Salamandra] I will.
[Phil] Unfortunately, it's up to you.
[Wise] Well, then I, too,
shall take my leave. [chuckles]
[Salamandra] I don't recall
inviting you in.
Your manners really are poor.
[ominous music plays]
[Jack] Salamandra
of the rebel army command, correct?
[Jack] The ops brief
had this as Phil's hideout, but
I didn't expect
to find a different commander.
Have the decency to come quietly.
I'm not letting anybody else get hurt.
Really, now? You're so kind.
You seem reasonable enough,
so how about you let me stand up
and walk away?
Not a chance! I can't just let
a rebel commander walk free.
[grunts]
Wait. If I'm not mistaken,
you're that friend of Philiosio's?
Jacob, was it?
Ah. Well, that changes things completely.
You know You know who Phil is?
Of course I know Phil.
He's the leader of our movement after all.
You've met him a few times, haven't you?
[Skylum] Jacob Jacob
[Phil] Lend me your strength
- [Skylum] I declare our independence!
- [Phil] We can't let Sapientia control us.
- [Skylum] It's time to rise!
- [Phil] Jack, come with me.
So it's true.
All of it.
Surprised that you actually came here.
I had been told
that I would never meet you.
[chuckles] You didn't
tell your army about Phil, did you?
[Jack sputters]
So, what should we do with you now?
[grunts] Stay there!
[Jack breathes heavily]
Just surrender!
There's no time and these guys
don't intend on taking you alive!
Sure, I could do that.
I'll come in peacefully
if you beat me first.
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music plays]
[gasps]
[dramatic music continues]
[grunts]
[Jack] Shit!
- [Salamandra] Out of the way!
- [Jack grunts]
We can't afford
to have any more death on our hands!
[dramatic music continues]
[groans]
The goal of this war is
to end all those deaths!
I think you'll be coming with me,
if it's all the same to you.
The hell? You joking around?
[Salamandra] I don't joke around.
[Jack grunts]
[suspenseful music plays]
[grunts]
Hold it! Don't shoot her!
Take her alive! What What are you
[Jack groans]
[dramatic music plays]
[soldiers groan]
[soldier groans]
[soldier 1] Male target
nowhere to be seen.
Hey!
Visual confirmation
on a woman believed to be
She's here, she's here!
- [soldier 2] Status?
- [soldier 1] Proceed or abort?
[soldier 2] Proceed, Alpha.
Pursue Doctor Salamandra.
[soldier 1] Copy that.
[soldier 3] Priority objective shifted.
Charlie will pursue the male target.
[soldier 4] Oh shit!
Hey, you. You're in my way.
[music stops]
[Duan hums]
[Mary] What's cooking?
Oh.
[blows]
[gulps] Mmm.
It's delicious!
[jaunty music plays]
[Duan] Hm.
Mary,
your perspective is correct.
However, you have to remind yourself
that not all Earthlings can
relate to the Children of the Moon.
They're practically conscripts of pain,
their desire for revenge
driving them to enlist.
Hm.
We're all motivated by pain.
It's the same for me too.
[gentle music plays]
And you, Duan?
I don't really know where I'm from.
I've been alone for a long time.
That's why, for better or worse,
I'm not swayed by love or hate.
Then what's made you stick around so long?
- Mm-hmm.
- [Mary] Uh
Uh, wh-what's that mean?
Mm, okay. Thank you.
Now. I guess I'll get ready
to chase after Jack.
- [Zowan] Hold that thought.
- [music stops]
If you leave now,
things could get a little bit complicated.
You really should just leave this
to Rhys and the others.
Hmm.
Hm?
[footsteps approach]
Uh
Huh?
Uh
[both chuckle menacingly]
[tense music plays]
[both laugh]
What do you say to grabbing a bite to eat
with two Joint Army guys
just coming off their night shift?
A cutie like you's
the shot in the heart I need.
Yeah, no, thank you, though.
[soldier 1] What?
Oh, come on, don't turn us down.
[soldier 2] Please! Please!
- [man] Hey!
- [soldiers] Huh?
[both gasp]
C-Captain!
- Very sorry, sir!
- [soldier 1] Very sorry, sir!
This is why I despise the locals.
Shameless fools.
This area is controlled by the Joint Army.
Now what is your business, Moon girl?
Show me some ID.
[Zowan] Whoa, whoa, whoa,
wait, wait, wait!
[Zowan panting]
She was just hired by Major Rhys
to be our guide, that's all. [laughs]
Not like that's all that unusual,
is it, sir?
[captain] We weren't informed
of any such thing.
[Zowan growls] Well, who asked you?
[tense music plays]
Uh
What are you looking at, soldier?
Stand down, prisoner.
This doesn't concern you.
Check him for any ID as well.
Get the two of them inside.
- [soldier 3] Yes, sir!
- Wait!
[Mary grunts]
[tense music crescendos]
- [Mary grunts]
- [soldiers groan]
[gasps, grunts]
[tense music plays]
[music stops]
[alarm beeps]
Zowan!
Are you okay?
Inanna. What the hell happened?
[groans]
[tense music plays]
[Duan] Mary?
[operator] Target located.
Currently moving towards Lownage Town.
Team Alpha continues pursuit.
Second Lieutenant Shadow seems to be
engaged with the target on the front line.
This idiot's getting carried away.
Tell Second Lieutenant Shadow
to pull back right now!
Make it clear
that no one's coming for him.
- [operator] Understood.
- Report, sir!
It seems that the anomaly that first
appeared in Goddard is on the move again.
It's headed for
[tense music continues]
- [gasps]
- What is it?
It's Agarum, sir!
[gurgling]
[dramatic music plays]
[yells]
[Salamandra] Not bad.
I thought those martial arts of yours
wouldn't work in the city.
I can't let you walk away, doctor.
We'll see about that.
[Salamandra] He really does
remind me of you, Philiosio.
I wish I could bring him to you
as planned, but
[dramatic music continues]
[Jack grunts]
[Jack groans]
Sorry! As much as I'm enjoying
our time together!
[Jack groans]
[grunts]
- [Jack groans]
- [Salamandra grunts]
[Jack yells]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music continues]
[Salamandra grunts]
[Jack groans]
[groans]
[Jack groans]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music continues]
[Jack grunts]
[music stops]
[gasps]
[Jack grunts]
[dramatic music plays]
It's already here?
[music stops]
[gentle ballad plays]
[music fades]