Star Blazers1979

[In Desslok's flagship, Wildstar climbs the stairs leading to the command bridge, his right shoulder injured and bleeding, pistol drawn. Outside the ship, the fight between the Gamilons and the Earthers still goes on. Nova manages to sneak into the interior of the ship, looking for Wildstar]

Nova Forrester:
Derek? Derek, where are you? Derek!

[Wildstar catches Desslok and General Talan by surprise, as they are about to abandon ship]

Derek Wildstar:
[points his pistol at Desslok] Desslok, why are you fighting us now? Before you had a reason: Gamilon was doomed [gasps in pain] You needed a new home. We had to fight you to defend Earth. But this is all past now. Why go on fighting?

[From the staircase, Nova watches the scene in horror. She remains hidden, lest she distracts Wildstar in this critical moment]

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
[smiles] You, of all people, should understand this. A man who fights for his homeland - fights on, even when there is no home. Isn't that what you are doing now? Your Earth has surrendered to the Comet Empire. Yet the Star Force goes on fighting. Yes, that's what I've done. As long as I live and fight, then Gamilon lives.

Derek Wildstar:
But the fight between Gamilon and Earth is over. Why are taking the side of the Comet Empire? They're not fighting for their own home, only for conquest, for... [gasps in pain] power. Why go on fighting?

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
Oh, no. It's too late. Get ready!

Gamilon General Talan:
Sir!

[General Talan steps forward, but Desslok halts him, intending to fight Wildstar himself. Desslok pushes his cloak back, then draws his pistol very slowly. Wildstar struggles to keep aiming his gun at Desslok. Nova watches, her face lit by the explosions outside. Desslok lifts his hand up and backward. Blood pours from Wildstar's injured shoulder. His vision clouds as Desslok points his gun at him]

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
Shoot, Wildstar [his expression toughens, as Wildstar's hand trembles] eh?

[Weakened by loss of blood, Wildstar let the gun drop and collapses on the floor semiconscious, at the mercy of his ruthless archenemy who destroyed so many lives on Earth]

Nova Forrester:
[Crying in fear, she rushes forward, her helmet slips off her head] Derek! Derek!

[Nova throws herself on Wildstar, shielding him with her body. She picks his gun with both hands and points it at Desslok. Desslok points his gun at her. For a moment they freeze in this pose. Then Nova's eyes fill with tears, her hands shaking. She drops the gun and turns back to Wildstar]

Nova Forrester:
[hugging Wildstar] Derek! Derek! Derek, I'm here. It's alright. I'll take care of you. Don't worry, darling, we're together. It's alright. Don't worry. I'm here. It's alright. It's alright now.

[Desslok watches quietly the two lovers, who are at his mercy, defenceless. He can easily finish them both, but, to General Talan's surprise, he lowers his gun, strange expression of his face]

Derek Wildstar:
[painfully] Our Earth... our dear Earth... what's to become of her?

[Nova sobs, hugging Wildstar closer]

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
[in quiet voice] Wildstar, I see now. Something I could never let myself see... yes. I thought I was different from everyone else. That my love for Gamilon was stronger and more noble than your love for Earth. Yes, the universe has been a lonely place for me. Always alone. All I've had has been my love for Gamilon. Yes, I fought hard and long to save Gamilon. I thought anything I did was right. Maybe I would do it again, but I don't think so. There has to be better way of love. Yes, I've seen the two of you loving each other and Earth, too. Love is the first casualty of war. Oh yes, I know. War does not allow us to be our better selves. To fight well, you must be hard and tough, never doubting your leaders, never questioning. But some day war must end. Now. Yes, we can make a start - today [holsters his gun] Talan, we're going.

Gamilon General Talan:
Yes, sir!

[Desslok approaches Nova. She gasps in horror]

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
Remember how you defeated me on Gamilon? You sent missiles to our weakest spot, the bottom of the volcanos... underneath. Try it [chuckles] on the Comet Empire.

[Desslok picks Wildstar's pistol, offers it to Nova, gently places it in Nova's palm. Nova stares at him in amazement]

Gamilon Leader Desslok:
Goodbye. I hope we meet again.

[Desslok and Talan leave. Shortly afterwards, Nova hears faints voices calling her and Wildstar. Knox, Dr. Sane and couple of the Star Force members enter the room. Outside, the Gamilons cease fire and leave Desslok's flagship in their ships, following their leader. Wildstar is brought back safely to the Argo and is given medical treatment]