Dear Mom, Dad...
... big big sister, middle big sister, little big sister...
... big big brother, middle big brother, little big brother...
... Dougie, Anry, Rodney, Mikey, and little Sandra.
How are you? I'm doing fine.
Good morning.
Milly, you were up all night writing home again, weren't you?
That's what happens when you insist on writing to each little niece and nephew.
Ta-dah! I'm getting rave reviews as The Milly Monthly!
Quality aside, you write as much as an author.
Don't you write home, ma'am?
I did at first, but not any more.
But that's normal.
Besides, what would they say if I told them I was with Vash the Stampede?
So you don't want to write them?
It's not that I don't want to...
...I know I should, but it always seems like such a hassle.
Oh, hey, sorry about that, my hand slipped.
You have a lot of nerve, you impudent scoundrel!
We're not dumb enough to be scared off by you!
I see. It's all very clear to me now.
There is merit to your words...
...so stand forward with your heads held high and say them!
We won't give up our land!
Yeah! You can go back and tell that to Morgan!
Did you hear me, you old fogies?!
Oh, please! My gun only went off by mistake.
Mistake my boot, you fat-lipped golem!
What?
Fat-lipped golem?!
That's so funny my trigger is about to twitch with laughter!
DON'T!
That is so dangerous!
If you make this broom-head angry...
...you'll have more than injuries and property damage to worry about!
Good grief!
Your back-smashing tag team is much more dangerous than him!!
It's a small sacrifice in a great clause, ma'am.
Okay, never mind! Way to go, Milly!
And that's it?
Bodyguards?
Exactly! We would feel so much safer if you two were to guard us.
I'm sorry, but company regulations forbid us from taking part-time jobs.
I see... How about you then?
Why are you asking him?!
It was the way he moved when he shielded us! I know he's extraordinary!
Am I? Well, I try!
Out of the question!
Do you have any idea who this broom-head is?!
Then will you take the job?
Wow! Only you would think of using your position...
...to help out people in need, ma'am!
W-We have no choice.
It fits the category of Risk Prevention like a glove.
Why are you coming with us?
Oh, something was bothering me, that's all.
Keep out of this one, understand?
Yes, ma'am.
That is our land.
This is incredible...
It's nowhere near a ship, so how...?!
It's just like a geo plant!
No, this is a geo plant.
We think that a geo plant ran along a mineral vein to form this offshoot.
The land value has skyrocketed so high, it's worth 300 yarz of ship!
Maybe, but it wouldn't have gotten this far on its own.
It would have taken incredible effort.
20 years ago, it was only a tiny bud.
But I couldn't believe my eyes.
To think we could raise this land on a planet like this...
You have no idea how that kept us going.
That's right! Our lives and hopes are here!
But what does that have to do with hiring bodyguards?
You saw what happened earlier.
The landowner, Morgan, has threatened us time and time again...
...trying to force us to hand over the deed.
But that will end tomorrow.
Once we get this deed over to City Hall, he'll be stumped.
Hey! It's about time to change shifts!
It's freezing out there!
It gets cold at night!
I really appreciate this.
Hey, don't sweat it!
This place has always been our playground!
They can't have it!
And besides, we have two gorgeous girls with us tonight!
I almost wish morning would never come!
That reminds me, where is Broom Boy?
I made him go back to town.
There's no reason for him to be here.
What's this, a fight with the boyfriend?
He is not my boyfriend!
What are you laughing at?!
We're going to do the rounds now.
Coming!
It sure is cold! What's wrong?
Nothing, only I'm sure I've seen the face in that picture before...
...but I can't quite place it.
- Oh! Like a passing fancy? - A passing LI KENESS.
No, but I'm sure I've seen that face before...
Who goes there?!
Wait! Don't shoot!
You're that man!
This is a surprise... You're those two girls!
You can see I'm unarmed. Put your guns away.
What are you doing here?!
I came to talk some sense into Dad. Morgan means business this time.
Dad...?
You're the one in the picture!
Yeah, I'm the unworthy son.
So, Dad's inside?
Why did you point a gun at your parents?!
That's got nothing to do with you. They wouldn't listen to reason!
I had to, or they'd never get the hint!
You...
...fat-lipped jerk!
What're you doing?!
- You'll pay! - Stop it!
Milly?!
Milly!
You ingrate! Bad son! Stupid! Good-for-nothing!!
What's your problem?
What's all the commotion? Who's fighting?
Badwick!
What do you think you're doing?
I came to see if you had taken care of things, and what do I find?
Uh, Badwick wanted just one more chance...
...to persuade his parents, so we...
He did, did he?
I hired him for his diligence, but he'll never be of any use to me.
Not if he can't even kill his parents.
What?!
That hurts!
Could I persuade you to make a little less noise?
Excuse me?! Like, loosen up!
You probably did something crooked to get that car anyway!
Listen, my father's and my little brother's bail money is riding on this.
If you try to take it out of our pay, you're as good as squished!
O-Of course! I can appreciate the value of family!
Great!
We'll show you the strength of our steel-plated family bonds!
All the way!
So you're not going to listen to me, no matter what?
We will not give him the deed!
Your little band of vigilantes isn't going to save you! He'll kill you all!
Morgan is like a child wanting a priceless treasure!
In his idle care, this land would quickly dry up and die!
Badwick...
...this land is a living thing.
You think land is more important than your own life?
You're probably happy to keep sacrificing everything for this land...
...damn you!
Max was right to die rather than be raised by parents like you!
- What was that?! - An attack?!
He ran away.
Smooth, Mom! Let's place the next shot 5 yarz that way!
Please do not hit the trees! Do you understand?!
Jeez, you're ruining my fun.
Do you know who you're talking to?!
We are Patricia, Tonkichi, Chinpei...
...and the one heading home is Kanta!
All together...
...we are Marilyn Nebraska and Friends!
What? "You haven't done anything, so don't hog the limelight"?
Oh, Mom! You're so funny!
Don't be such a stick-in-the-mud!
Hey, they look like they're enjoying this.
Come on, Mom! Next, let's give Chinpei a whirl!
Ready, aim...
...and fire!
They're here!!
We're under attack!! We're under attack!!
That can't be! It isn't time yet!
I'm still here!
Let's go, ma'am!
R-Right! But...
It figures.
Anyone would save their own necks.
That may be so...
Mom... Dad!
You can run if you want. You don't have to die with us!
What are you talking about?!
These guys are serious! This is completely nuts!
Bring more bullets!
This is a real mess! What should we do, ma'am?
Ma'am?
Damn! We can't stop them!
I'm sorry about all this. Thank you, you can go now.
Dammit, I'm so sorry...
It's all right.
Do we have an understanding?
Yes, now I understand how much of a scoundrel you are!
Dad?!
Don't worry. Morgan won't shoot him.
The land will never be his without the deed.
Dad is still pushing his luck! Why is he doing that?!
You are such an idiot.
He's doing it to save me, the land, and you, of course!
I don't know what you thought...
...but that's how much he loves you.
It's a little late for this family-togetherness crap now.
This land does nothing but eat money! It has no merit.
But here, look! Here's something with more substance!
I'll fill in the amount right now. How many zeros would you like on it?
That's my answer. Beat it!
So you want to hasten death, do you?
Very well, I'll accommodate you!
What should I do?!
The moment you kill me, you lose!
Don't you see all of these witnesses?
Witnesses? You must be joking.
I won't leave one of you standing. I'm going to kill you to the last man.
You can't!!
Milly!
Didn't your father ever tell you not to take things that don't belong to you?!
Miss!
Oho! What a tough little helper you have!
Be quiet, you!
Milly!
Oh, well. You were all destined to become corpses anyway.
I've become tired of this. Let's get this over with.
I don't think so!
Now that I've heard your gruesome plans, I can't let you off lightly.
Make the slightest twitch, and I'll be all over you.
Ma'am...!
From now on, think a little longer before you act, Milly.
Yes, ma'am.
Badwick?
Badwick!
Freeze!
You people, why did it turn out like this?!
If you had taken the money and sold the land, there would be no damages!
No one would have to die!
Freeze, I said!!
But listen, Milly... You were not wrong.
Your ability to display pure anger when someone threatens his parents...
...is very important.
What are those?
Do you really believe you can turn the tide with those tiny derringers?
Do you want to find out?!
That is, if you have the guts to take on such huge odds!
Go on.
What?
Hey, Morgan!
I've got what you want right here!!
Badwick!
Well done!
Get him!
No!
I'll never make it!!
But I have to try!
That was amazing, ma'am!
I did it?
That makes us even for your help in the sand steamer.
Hey, is that all the time I get?!
So! So what did you think of that?
Don't say she didn't warn you! No one can escape Meryl's derringers!
Next, she'll pinpoint your hearts and brains!
You're through!
Absurd. It was nothing but a lucky shot!
That gun is too tiny to do...
...this much damage.
No!!
How can this be?! We're all washed up!
Our super-cool technique was supposed to be invincible!
S-Stop that cowardly blithering!
That advance payment I made to you wasn't cheap, so get your act together!
It's all right. Dry your tears, Mother...
I'm sure Chinpei is all right.
So go help him...
...or if your son means that much to you, don't throw him around!
Get off!
I can't take any more of this. Let's beat it.
Yeah.
Now, dear...
I think I overdid it.
Right, love?
Yes, I know. No matter what may come of it...
...it's what he chose to do. Let's see what he does.
I can't find the words to thank you both.
Especially you, Miss Meryl.
This is coming from an old man who raised an idiot son...
...but everyone feels differently. How you feel about your parents...
...can't be compared with how others feel about theirs.
Instead of feeling burdened, do something more simple and important.
Don't worry. Walk your own path with your head held high.
Your life is their life. The very fact that you are who you are...
...enables the people you love to live through you.
I don't know what's so great about this stupid deed...
This is the deed?
Yeah. It's in your hands now.
Hey, just a moment!
There's one more claim transfer in the envelope.
Are you Badwick, the beneficiary as written here?
Yes... That's me.
Yikes!
Ma'am, we're never going to make it!!
I'm sorry, Milly!
It's my fault for staying up all night!
Ma'am! What are you doing?!
Mr. Vash's bus will leave without us!!
I'm coming!!