Space Pirate Captain Harlock #5

CHAPTER SEVEN BLOOD AND TEARS

We were given that name because, for centuries, we’ve been known throughout the universe for the gorgeous flowers we grew on aia, considered the most beautiful plant wonders in the whole galaxy.

My twin sister and I had only one dream: Grow the most beautifulflowers on all of aia…

We poured our hearts and souls into that dream.

One that bonded us, that we nurtured together with our own hands…

I was born a long time ago on planet AiA, near Antares.

I belonged to the Naoian people, a peaceful humanoid tribe known as “The Gardeners of infinity."

…Until the day when…

…a mysterious fire came down from the skies above…

…And we were unable to contain the horror unfolding before our eyes: Every plant on AiA started to mutate in complete anarchy, growing to unprecedented gigantic proportions, becoming bloodthirsty plant monsters.

On that dark day, I lost everything in an instant! My world, my flowers, my dreams, and…

…my beloved sister.

My people were decimated by the very flowers they loved and cared for so much.

I survived because of her sacrifice. I spent the night hidden in the mountains where carnivorous plants couldn’t reach me, but I wondered if there was still a reason for me to live…

Commander Astrania, the experiment has been an outstanding success. AiA has become the most beautiful wildflower planet in the galaxy.

We’ll be able to offer it to our beloved monarch, Queen Lafresia, as proof of our unconditional loyalty.

Bring this vermin to my ship. I’ll use her as a slave.

Commander?

Petrified with terror, eyes flooded with tears, I finally saw the face of my enemies and I swore to myself that one day I would get my revenge.

That day is here.

And in the morning, the reason to live came to me: Vengeance!

Lafresia…

There’s a survivor.

Mazon!