01x21 - Confession

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Feel no shame about shape.

Weather changes the phrase.

Even mother will show you another way.

So, put your glasses on.

Nothing will be wrong.

There's no blame, there's no fame.

It's up to you.

The first words should be found.

Whatever holds you back.

I can I can get it off.

Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you want.

I don't know why I don't know why I don't know why you are afraid.

Tell me what Tell me what Tell me what you'd say.

I don't know why I don't know why Too late It's too late.

Guts Guts?

Is it possible?

The legendary commander There's no time to waste.

Don't you have a job to do?

Don't back off!

Position in battle formations and counter att*ck!

That commander is nothing!

Their numbers are small.

Advance, advance forward!

Those eyes They haven't changed.

It's no use, we don't stand a chance.

Dammit!

There's no choice, retreat!

Don't let them get away!

Stop, don't jeopardize yourself!

But, we can't Guts!

What the hell, guys!

Guts!

Hey, you're looking good, little guy.

G-Guts Commander!

Commander Guts!

I knew it!

I knew you'd come back someday!

You guys We don't have any time to waste.

The enemy will return.

We must mobilize while it's dark.

Caska Do as she says.

We must move quickly now, we'll catch up later.

In this past year the Hawks has been cut down to a fifth of its original size We can't even call ourselves an army anymore Even so, it could be worse Without Caska there'd be nothing left of the Band of Hawk On that fateful day, a year ago We all gathered under Griffith's order.

We hadn't ridden our horses in a while.

We waited with a kind of excitement in our hearts.

Where is Griffith?

Everybody, get down!

All of a sudden, arrows came pouring down on us like rain.

It was the Midland army All was confusion and chaos We found out only after we had escaped that Griffith had been captured and arrested for treason.

Griffith?

A year ago It was the day after you left.

I can't believe it The Griffith we knew Why?

After you left, Guts Griffith was very depressed I think that maybe because you left Don't flatter yourself What happened to Griffith has absolutely nothing to do with you.

Nothing.

But, you should have seen how Caska came through!

She fought and got us through to the end with wounds in five different places.

We welcomed Caska as the leader of the Hawks But it's amazing You coming back when we need you the most It goes to show we still have luck.

We've been planning an operation, and we're about to carry it out An operation?

We're going to rescue Griffith.

The guys that are left here are worn out Their hearts and bodies covered in wounds But not one of them will even consider leaving us Even though no one is telling them to stay We'll never see the end of this with just courage and will The ones who have stayed are true Hawks, right down to the bone We're not just rescuing Griffith You see, without Griffith there is no Band of the Hawk.

It's good to be back Some things never change.

We're counting on you Commander Guts.

He's not a commander anymore.

Corkus That bastard left us when we needed him the most!

How can you call that betrayer one of us?

Corkus, how can you?

This is your true self, Guts the betrayer At least make the distinction clear.

Yeah I understand.

Guts Take care of Caska.

That fateful day a year ago Caska spent three long nights and days lingering on the brink of death In the throes of nightmares she cried out, over and over for Griffith and you.

She's pushing herself more than she'll ever let on That's why you've got to do something.

We're not enough for her.

Quite impressive Your eyes are still shining with life Don't worry.

I'll stay away from your vitals so you won't die.

I've been ordered by the King to make sure you live at least another three years.

Youth can be so frightening or on the contrary, a marvel to behold However mankind must live within his own means and abilities It seems your heroism was rather shallow It's been bothering me, this unusual charm you're wearing.

But it has no meaning if it can't protect you Come here for a second What is it?

On guard.

Hey, wait!

I said wait!

What the hell?

Hey, stop!

I mean it!

Fight!

What the hell's wrong with you?

Is this how you greet someone?

Do you expect me to deal with this bullshit?

Why the hell did you come back now?

It's your fault!

You destroyed everything!

It's all your fault!

Me?

That's right Griffith and The Band of Hawk Everything You destroyed everything!

Me?

Why me?

Because you left us Because you left Griffith!

That can't be right It's Griffith The Griffith we know being destroyed by such a small thing That can't be You really are stupid aren't you?

I told you before!

When a man has the desire for something great he must bear a great burden Griffith had to become stronger But Griffith is not a god You can't grab the hearts of men with ideals and dreams alone It was you, who made Griffith weak!

Griffith couldn't go on without you!

It can't be You could have dodged that What should I have done?

L-Let go.

I did what I had to do, just like Griffith.

That's enough, let go.

I did what I had to, that's all.

What else could I have done?

Let go.

All right, just let go!

I know.

I understand.

The truth is you're right.

But I can't take it I can't bear it If only I could change the way my heart feels, it would be so much easier I'm not stupid I know that the quickest path to the throne of Midland is through Princess Charlotte.

I knew that all along.

And I knew that if it was up to Griffith, that was the path he would take.

Somehow I thought I could take it.

Even if I could not stand by Griffith's side as a woman I thought I could at least be his sword.

that's what I wanted to believe.

But, that day you left it was very clear to me.

Those days I had spent by Griffith's side were a thing of the past My dream had already ended.

The reason why I have been protecting the Hawks may just be a small thing, but I may lose myself unless I cling on to what I have.

But, it doesn't matter now.

I can't be a woman or anything special Fulfilling the dream of a man I don't even know is dead or alive I don't know anymore.

I'm so tired You do the rest Caska?

Damn it!

What are you thinking?

Listen to me!

Don't go near that cliff again!

I can't afford to be dragged down with you!

Understood?

Silly.

What?

You're always hurt somewhere Always shedding blood because of me Hey silly so silly.

That day you left, I knew it then.

I watched you walk away from Griffith, as he slumped to his knees for the first time.

You didn't look back once And I couldn't accept myself as a woman who was unable to take her eyes off you.

If I did, I felt my whole life since the moment I met Griffith would have all been a lie.

My life had been one without deceit.

That was my only pride Because that was the gift Griffith gave to me But I can change There may be a place for me in this man's soul Instead of just receiving from him I may be able to give him something of worth.

Guts aren't you going to stay?

Rescue Griffith and be like old times No, I can't.

I want to be very clear about this I will stay until we rescue Griffith and get the Hawks back on their feet but that's it I must continue my journey I will not draw my sword for others or be dangled by another man's dream From now on, I will fight my own battles.

My, my How honorable You're just like Griffith!

Your dream is everything!

It's always about you!

It doesn't matter to you if I'm here or not!

Hey!

Just go!

Do what you want!

Wind up dead somewhere, alone with your sword.

Come.

What?

Come with me.

I don't know what the future will bring All I know is I want to keep holding you Stupid I want to make love to you a hundred no a thousand times more that's how I feel right now.

Stupid What the If it weren't for my arm, I could have gone with you guys.

Don't be sad You'll be the first one to get a hug from Griffith when he comes back.

I'm counting on you Guts.

Promise you'll bring him back safe.

Yeah.

On your horses!

We will divide into two formations and follow our respective plans.

Griffith's rescue operation will depart now!

Let's go Boss!

Rescue Operation!

Depart for Midland!