Twin Signal Volume 9
Chapter 48: "Emergency Situation"
By Chibi Mokona
Disclaimer: Twin Signal is the property of Sachi Oshimizu and this
translation was done without his permission. This translation is translated
into English using the Chinese version of Twin Signal. So of course, there
are discrepancies due to the translation from the original manga script to
Chinese and from there to English. I also took some liberty with
translating some things that just can't be translated correctly to English
so please forgive me if I get it totally wrong. If I have made any booboos,
please point out it out by emailing me at chibi-mokona@geocities.com.
Oh yeah, this thing is mine so don't copy it and put it up somewhere else.
< > - words on a sign or thoughts.
( ) - words that I am not sure of or have no idea how to translate
and are approximations.
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NARRATION:
A-series HFR A-O Oratorio and the lab's central computer, Oracle, are made
with mirror image computer sytems. Recently, their network connection
to each other has been cut off by a hacker in Oracle's system so there's
no way to contact Oracle. So Oratorio, Code, and Signal set out into
cyberspace on a search and destroy mission: first, to find Oracle and then
stop the hacker who has taken over Oracle's system.
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NARRATION:
However, there are enemies in the real world as well as in cyberspace
waiting to attack them...
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QUEEN
[laughter] Pulse, what's wrong? Aren't you supposed to be a combat model
robot? It's really shameful if you can't even beat me!
PULSE
You're right!
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PULSE
I AM a battle robot!
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HARMONY
Oh---The fight's not going well. Pulse appears to be calm, but on the
inside, he's really angry. Finish up, Karma...you better come back
fast! Pulse still hasn't defeated that woman yet and if they keep going
on like this, the whole house will be destroyed...
p12
ORATORIO
What? Pulse is fighting outside?
CODE
With whom?
KARMA
Harmony told me this so I'm not too clear about it...But I suspect that it's
Pulse's clone. Oratorio, it must be your clone's partner.
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ORATORIO
Him again. I get it! The person who cut off communication between Oracle
and me is still active here in cyberspace. He needs to distract us so he
sent an assassin to attack when our backs are turned...
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ORATORIO
It has to be Dr. Quesar! His life is dedicated to making the very best
robots but the Professor's have that distinction. So he messed with
Atrandom's mind and sicced his robots on us to get whatever data he needs
to make his robots better. Karma! Have you seen Signal?
KARMA
Ah...he must have been knocked out of my sensor range. I can't find him.
ORATORIO
So our real enemy is Dr. Quesar. This fight is now a matter of life and
death. We can no longer be passive.
CODE
Oratorio, you...
ORATORIO
Shishou...Not only is Oracle in danger, but Signal is too!
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ORATORIO
This is an emergency. I need to channel all of Oracle's power into my body.
KARMA
But if you're not ready, you'll be absorbed by Oracle. You won't be able to
return to your own body...
ORATORIO
I know the risks!
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ORATORIO
I was made in case such a situation like this occurs. It's my job. I can
do nothing less.
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CODE
Fine...Go ahead and do it!
KARMA
Code!
CODE
Karma, you still have things to do, go help Pulse.
KARMA
But...
CODE
Don't act like a worrisome old hag! Of course, we cannot lose Oracle or
anyone of the A-series. If we have to lose someone, let's keep the number
to the minimum. Besides, this guy doesn't die very easily.
ORATORIO
Shishou, those words hurt...
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KARMA
I understand, Code....Oratorio, take care!
ORATORIO
Now then, Shishou...
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ORATORIO
Shishou, I'm going to find Oracle.
CODE
Once you find Oracle, take me to him.
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SIGNAL
Uh....you're Oracle?
ORACLE
What's with that face? Signal, you're being rude!
SIGNAL
But, who told you to look exactly like Oratorio.
ORACLE
Is that my fault?
SIGNAL
Anyway, Oratorio and Code are coming to get you.
ORACLE
They're here?
SIGNAL
Yes, but let's get out of here first!
ORACLE
I can't.
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SIGNAL
Why not? !! Wires?!?
ORACLE
It's impossible for me to leave this area...
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SIGNAL
Who did this to you? Those monsters!
ORACLE
No one. This is how I work.
SIGNAL
Work?
ORACLE
This is the center of cyberspace. Everything in here is under my care. But
a hacker has gotten in and has separated me from my network so I can't even
save myself! Not to mention that I can never leave. Signal, what is it?
SIGNAL
Don't you feel lonely, here all by yourself?
ORACLE
Mmm...I have been like this ever since I was created. But there are people
who contact me from time to time...
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SIGNAL
If I was in your shoes, I would definitely be lonely.
ORACLE
Signal, you are very compassionate...
SIGNAL
? Why did you say that?
ORACLE
Signal, get behind me quick!
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QUARTER
Oracle...This is the last deal I will offer you. Give me the data or
else...
SIGNAL
Finished August 1998 by Chibi Mokona.