|ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ/ /ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ\ |/ŻŻŻŻŻŻ) /Ż ŻŻ| |ŻŻŻ\/ / /Ż| |Ż| |ŻŻŻŻ| | |__ |Ż| / /| |_ _ __ ___ ___ __| |____ ____| |ŻŻ | __|___ _| |_ ___ / / | | | | _ | | | __| | | Ż| | | | _ |_ _| _ | /\_/ / | | | /Ż| __| Ż |[] |__ | | [] | |Ż _| | | | | |_| __| /____/ |_|_|_| |___|_|_|__|_|____| |____|_| /___| |_|_| |___|___| _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ TABLE OF CONTENTS Ż AS MINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M-SC 01) Introduction..................................................... M-01 02) Carona........................................................... M-02 03) Carona Forest.................................................... M-03 04) Carona II........................................................ M-04 05) Underground Ruins................................................ M-05 06) Carona III....................................................... M-06 07) Mel's Atelier.................................................... M-07 08) Carona IV........................................................ M-08 09) Gamul Forest..................................................... M-09 10) Carona V......................................................... M-10 11) Raging Mountain.................................................. M-11 12) Carona VI........................................................ M-12 13) Tower of Maya.................................................... M-13 14) Carona VII....................................................... M-14 15) Underground Ruins II............................................. M-15 16) Carona VIII...................................................... M-16 17) Tower of Maya.................................................... M-17 18) Carona IX........................................................ M-18 19) Valen's Fortress................................................. M-19 20) Carona X......................................................... M-20 AS RUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R-SC 01) Introduction..................................................... R-01 02) Carona........................................................... R-02 03) Carona Forest.................................................... R-03 04) Carona II........................................................ R-04 05) Underground Ruins................................................ R-05 06) Carona III....................................................... R-06 07) Mel's Atelier.................................................... R-07 08) Carona IV........................................................ R-08 09) Ghost Temple..................................................... R-09 10) Carona V......................................................... R-10 11) Raging Mountain.................................................. R-11 12) Carona VI........................................................ R-12 13) Lake Ruins....................................................... R-13 14) Carona VII....................................................... R-14 15) Tower of Maya.................................................... R-15 16) Carona VIII...................................................... R-16 17) Valen's Fortress................................................. R-17 18) Carona IX........................................................ R-18 SECRET ENDING........................................................ SCRT UPDATES AND CONTRIBUTIONS............................................ UPDT LEGALITY............................................................. LGLT ________________ ____________________________________________________________/ AS MINT [M-SC] |_ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 01) INTRODUCTION [M-01] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Mint runs into a room with a feast spread out.] Mint: "Wow! Perfect timing(note)" Gramps: "Princess! Dinner won't be for another 10 minutes! Please return to your room at once!" Mint: "Come on, Gramps. I'm starving. I'm not waiting. No way. Gosh... Just looking at this food makes me drool." Gramps: "Princess! Don't touch the food!" [She does anyway.] Mint: "Mmmm, yummy(note)" Gramps: "What bad manners! Princess! Behave yourself!" Mint: "Hey, take it easy. I'm gonna eat it pretty soon anyway. What difference does it make?" Gramps: "Princess! Please!" Mint: "What should I try next? Let's see..." [She runs around trying the food before plopping down in a large chair.] Gramps: "What are you doing!? That is His Majesty's seat!" Mint: "Yeah, but it'll be my seat in no time." Gramps: "Yes. Someday, you will be queen of the East Heaven Kingdom. However--" Mint: "Exactly. So why are you making a big fuss?" Voice: "My goodness!!!" Mint: "Huh?" [A man and a woman walk into the dining hall.] Mint: "What's up, Maya? Why is Doll Master with you?" Maya: "Why are you sitting in father's seat? Oh, my dear sister, we must talk." Mint: "Later. I'm starving. Come on, let's eat(note)" Maya: "Oh gracious...! We have very important roles in this kingdom. Have you even considered that for a second?" Mint: "My role...? Hmph! Of course, I have! I'm your older sister and the No. 1 princess of East Heaven Kingdom. And eventually, I'll be the ruler of this kingdom. Why do you look so puzzled? Ok, you wanna know what I think? My role is 100 times greater than yours. Because I'm smarter than you, prettier than you, stronger than you...I can go on forever. The point is, I'm the most qualified to become the next queen." Maya: "...Not anymore." Mint: "What are you talking about?" Doll Master: "The high council convened this morning. They have voted unanimously against your future succession to the throne." Mint: "What? I don't understand... What does that mean?" Doll Master: "It means that you have lost your right to the throne. Therefore, the future queen of our kingdom will be Princess Maya." Maya: "So you see, you're no longer qualified." Mint: "...! !!! WHAAAAAT!!!? WHY!!!? WHAT DID I DO!? Who decided this!?" Doll Master: "As I have said before, the high council." His Majesty also supports the decision." Mint: "No...Dad, how could you...? This can't be happening... This isn't fair!" Maya: "What did you expect!? You have done nothing right! You have neglected your training! You break curfew every day! You spend lavishly and eat what you like... The list goes on and on. Did you honestly believe that a spoiled selfish person like you can become the queen of our renowned kingdom?" Mint: "Hey! When the time comes, I'll start shaping up." Maya: "That lazy attitude is exactly what will destroy our kingdom." Doll Master: "Our kingdom would not last one year if you were at the helm." Gramps: "...Probably not even half a year." Mint: "Gramps!? You, too!?" Maya: "So, my dear sister... The next ruler of East Heaven will be me, not you. I will not tolerate your childish conduct anymore. Do I make myself clear?" Mint: "Who do you think you're talkin' to!!!? That's it... We'll see who's better! Maya! I'm gonna beat you to a bloody pulp! The throne is mine! Do you hear me!?" [She starts casting a spell.] Maya: "My goodness... You must be kidding." Mint: "!!! That's the Book of Cosmos!" Maya: "Our kingdom's greatest Aeon [relic]! The Book of Cosmos! My dear sister, your self-taught magic is useless against the power of the Book." Mint: "DANG IT! You big coward!" Maya: "Whatever... You can do so many things with the Book. Here, you'll definitely like this." [A pumpkin falls out of nowhere and knocks Mint flat.] Mint: "UNGH!!! !? P-Pumpkin!?" Maya: "That's right(note) From now on, your life is going to be a big pumpkin nightmare. Starting tonight, you will eat what is served, just like everybody else, including the pumpkins. If you do not, I will have you confined to your room and have the chef serve you nothing but pumpkins." Mint: "No... NOOOOO!!!" Maya: "..." Mint: "Come on. I was just kidding around. You're not serious...right?" Maya: "I'm very serious! Here's a hint." [The pumpkin chases Mint out of the room.] Mint: "No! Heeeelp! MAYAAA! I'M GONNA GET YOU FOR THIS!" [On a black screen] Mint: Why me!? What did I do to deserve this? ... That's it. I'm gonna get a [relic], too. I'm gonna Steamroll Maya with a relic of my own. Tee- Hee-Hee!(note) Then the throne will be mine... After that... IT'S WORLD DOMINATION TIME!!! [On a ship somewhere, Maya stands on the upper deck.] Mint: "Phew... It's already been 2 years since I left... Dang...I thought it was gonna be so easy to find a [relic]... Hmph! There's no way I'm giving up! Once I get the [relic], it'll be world domination. Maya... You're gonna be my slave." [Two guys look at Mint from a ways away.] Smokey: Heh? Hey, B-Bro, how 'bout we rob her?" Blood: "...Forget it. We got a bigger stash to go after." Smokey: "R-Really!? I guess my brudda, Blood, always gots big plans." Blood: "You're damn right! We're gonna get busy after we get to Carona. We'll eat first when we get there. Chop up some weakling and take his money." Smokey: "Eh-heh. R-really?" Blood: "Yeah. Chop him up real good." Smokey: "Eh-heh, Eh-heh, B-Bro, you're ruthless." Blood: "Hey, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do to eat." Smokey: "Heh? Hey, Bro. What is that thing?" Blood: "What? That red thing...? What the hell...?" Smokey: "!? We're gonna CRASH!" Mint: "Let's see... What should I do first when I conquer the world...? I guess I can start out by making Maya scrub the toilet(note) Hmm...What else...? WHOA!!!" [The boat hits the 'red thing' and Maya falls in the water. Later...] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 02) CARONA [M-02] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Mint: "Dang... I thought I was gonna die for sure." Man: "Well, you're lucky. If my ship didn't pass by, you'd be fish food by now. Mint: "You're right. Thanks... What's your name?" Davis: "It's Davis. I run the docks here. Pulling people out of the water is my job, too. I don't know what happened out there, but you'd better be more careful." Mint: "...Yeah... Thanks." Davis: "Oh yeah. One more piece of advice. Watch yourself around here. Generally, it's a safe place, but I noticed some suspicious characters comin' in lately." Mint: "Don't worry. Anyone messes with me, I'll send 'em home crying with my magic." Davis: "Magic, huh? That's cool. I guess I'll see you around." Mint: "See ya." [She runs off a ways.] Mint: "Suspicious characters, eh...? Maybe they're after the [relic], too. [Blood walks by and knocks Mint over.] Blood: "Get outta my way! Mint: "!!!?" Smokey: "Eh-heh, Eh-heh, Good hit, Bro. Let's see if she's got some money." Blood: "Yo! Hurry up and get your butt over here!" Smokey: "Heh!? Wait up, Bro." Blood: "We're goin' to the forest." [Mint lies at the bottom of a ramp.] Mint: "Ungh... Those hoodlums must have a death wish. Nobody hits me and gets away with it! [She walks into the town proper.] Mint: "So this is Carona... Looks nice and peaceful... Must be boring living here. Those hoodlums said they were going to the forest. I wonder what they're up to... Maybe I should go, too. _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 03) CARONA FOREST [M-03] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [In a clearing, a voice startles Mint and makes her faceplant. She hides.] Voice: "Eh-heh, Eh-heh!" Girl: "Please, let me go!" Blood: "Come on, baby. We ain't gonna hurt you. We just want a little food, that's all. We haven't eaten for 2 days, y'know." Smokey: "Yeah, got no money for dinner, either. Eh-heh, Eh-heh." Mint: "This is perfect(note). I get to play hero and get even." Blood: "What do you say, baby? Got anything to spare?" Smokey: "Heh!? Hey, B-Bro!" Blood: "What? What are you whining about? Is there something--" [Mint flies across the clearing and kicks Blood in the face.] Blood: "Blargh!" Smokey: "Bro!? You alright!?" Blood: "...The hell do you think you're--" [Mint kicks him again.] Mint: "YAHH!" Blood: "N-Not fair..." Mint: "What do you mean, 'not fair'!? You're the thug that knocked me down at the docks! I hope you have pain killers, because I'm gonna give you plenty of payback!" Blood: "Shut up!!! You think we're gonna waste our time on a little brat like you? Smoke, take the girl hostage!" Smokey: "B-Bro!" Blood: "Just shut up and get the girl!" Smokey: "She got away..." [They watch the girl try to escape, but she just runs around instead.] Blood: "What the hell...?" Mint: "Dang, you guys are so dumb!" Blood: "What'd you call us!!!? Alright, Smokey! Let's chop her up!" Smokey: "Eh-heh, Eh-heh!" [Mint starts beating the crap out of 'em.] Blood: "Sheee... Can't fight on an empty stomach, y'know. Smokey: "Heh!? Hey, Bro! Wait for me!" [They flee the scene.] Mint: "Hmph. That was easy." Girl: "Thank you so much for helping me!" Mint: "Oh, don't worry about it. I wanted to beat those guys up anyway." Girl: "Gee, if you didn't come, I don't know what would've happened to me. Oh, by the way, what's your name?" Mint: "I'm Mint. I'm a princess, but you don't have to be formal with me. People refer to me as Your Highness, Your Greatness, Beautiful Majesty... You know what, you can just call me Princess Mint." Girl: "Ok, Mint(note)" Mint: (...What'd I just say?) Girl: "Oh, I haven't told you my name yet. My name--" Mint: "Hold on, are you Elena?" Elena: "!? Yes! How did you know!?" Mint: "I heard from someone in town. She said you came out here looking for your parents." Elena: "Ohh. No wonder. I thought you were, like, a fortune teller. You kind of look like one." Mint: (......Whatever.) Elena: "Yes. You're right. I came here to look for my parents. They haven't been back for 5 days. I'm so worried about them... !!! Those brutes might go after my parents! I have to go find them fast, Mint. It was nice meeting you!" Mint: "Hold on!" Elena: "Yes?" Mint: (What was I gonna say...? Oh yeah.) "Your father's name is Klaus, right? He owns the antique shop in Carona and is out here with your mother, Mira. They're doing research on the [relic] and haven't been back since last weekend. Tah-dah(note)" Elena: "WOW! That was amazing! How did you do that!? You are a fortune teller, right!? Right?" Mint: "Never mind that. Come on, let's get going. I'll help you look for your parents." Elena: "Really!? Why?" Mint: "You wanna find them, don't you? So I'll help." Elena: "Oh... Ok... Thank you so much! I really appreciate this. Ok, let's go." [Elena runs off.] Mint: "Dang, why am I so smart? Hee-Hee-Heee(note) If I talk to Klaus, I'll finally be able to get some solid info on the [relic]." [Later...] Elena: "I think it's this way. Come on. Ok, let's go." [They come to a wide-open space.] Elena: "Dad! Mom!" Klaus: "Elena, what are you doing here?" Elena: "What am I doing here!? You haven't come home for 5 days! I was so worried about you! !? Dad, what happened to your leg!" Klaus: "Oh, it's nothing. I just twisted my ankle a little. I can still walk." Elena: "Phew... Thank goodness." Klaus: "I'm sorry, darling. I guess I became too caught up in my research again. I can't believe you came here by yourself. Are you alright?" Elena: "Actually, I almost got mugged by these brutes, but Mint helped me." Klaus: "You are--" Elena: "That's Mint. We met in the forest. She's really nice. She helped me look for you two." Klaus: "Oh really...? Thank you for all your help, Mint." Mint: "Oh, it was nothing(note)" Klaus: "We haven't introduced ourselves yet. My name is Klaus. I live in Carona with my family. Oh, and that's my wife, Mira." Mira: "Hello, Mint. It sounds like you helped Elena through a lot of trouble. Thank you for helping her." Mint: "Klaus, there's something I wanna ask you." Klaus: "Sure. Is it about the [relic]?" Mint: "!? How did you know!?" Klaus: "This young man asked me about the same thing a second ago. So I thought maybe you had the same question." Mint: "Young man?" [A teen with a sword appears.] Elena: "Who is that?" Klaus: "His name is Rue." Mint: (...He looks like a weirdo.) Mira: "He got here just before you did. You know, Rue's looking for the [relic], too." Mint: (Dang! He's my rival!) Klaus: "Alright then. Let's talk about the [relic]. I've been looking for the [relic] for some time now. I've visited many ruins, read through ancient manuscripts..." Mira: "Basically, he's been playing around." Klaus: "Yes, yes. It's like a hobby. But it was time well spent. Recently, I found a vital hint that may lead me to the [relic]. There's an atelier around here that may hold the key to finding it." Mint: "Atelier...? Oh, you mean a magician's workshop." Mira: "That's right. Supposedly, about 100 years ago, a magician lived in this forest." Klaus: "We believe that this magician did some research on the [relic]. If we go to his atelier, maybe we can get more information about the [relic]." Mint: "Really!!!? W-Where is it!? Where is this atelier!?" Klaus: "Well..." Mint: "You don't know where it is?" Mira: "Mint, can you come here for a second?" [They walk to the cliff's edge.] Elena: "Gee! It's so steep!" Mira: "If the legend is true, there should be some kind of special area down there. The path that leads to the atelier should be hidden somewhere there." Klaus: "But as you can see, the cliff is so steep, we can't get down there. Before you two came, I tried to get down there, but I ended up slipping and twisting my ankle." Mint: "Dang, this is crazy. But..." Rue: "Doctor, I think I can--" Elena: "HEEEE!!! Mint!?" [She jumps off the cliff.] Mint: "See yaaa!!!" Rue: "Geez...!" Klaus: "I hope she'll be alright. There are monsters lurking all over these cliffs." Mira: "I think she'll be alright. Elena, don't ever be that reckless, ok?" Elena: "Ok(note)" [After fighting some Gargoyles, Mint stumbles upon the atelier high above.] Mint: "3,342...3,343...3,344...3,345. Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave... Ohhh, my legs... This looks like the atelier... Looks like a dingy old church. Dang, I hope there's a treasure in there or something." [A large unicorn drops down and knocks Mint away.] Mint: "Unghhh! STUPID GUARD DOG...horse... Whatever! Get out of my way!" [She defeats the boss.] Mint: "Hmph! Piece of cake! Time for some treasure hunting(note)" [Inside...] Mint: "There's gotta be something in here. What the heck? It won't open. Come on. Come on. Stupid vault! That's it... I'm gonna blow it up!" Klaus: "Here, let me take a look at it." Mint: "Klaus!" Klaus: "We finally made it." Mint: "I'm surprised you made it up those steps. I thought you had hurt your leg." Klaus: "My leg is fine. Just thinking about this atelier made the pain go away. I would've crawled up those steps if I had to. I've come too far to stop now." Mint: (Geez... Talk about passionate.) Klaus: "Hmmm...Aha, there's a switch." [The vault opens.] Mint: (Doesn't look like much of a treasure...) Klaus: "Amazing... This manuscript must've been written centuries ago." Mint: "Really!? Me see, me see! ...... I don't understand a thing... I should've taken ancient literature more seriously." Klaus: "Leave it to me. Analyzing ancient manuscripts is one of my specialties. Hmm, interesting... What!? Impossible! Can this be true?" Mint: "What, what!? What does it say!?" Klaus: "I was just kidding. Ha-ha-ha. It's just a diary." Mint: "Ha ha, very funny. What a dork..." Klaus: "I believe this diary belonged to the magician who lived here. It has detailed records of his research. From what I've read, it appears this magician was doing research on the creators of the [relic]." Mint: "You mean the Aeons, right? I studied about them. They were powerful magicians that ruled the world about a thousand years ago. I heard they had powers to change the orbit of stars and move landscapes. It's surprising that they all perished." Klaus: "Indeed, it is. There are so many theories as to why they perished. Despite their godlike powers, they weren't immortal. Now, all that remains are the items they created many years ago." Mint: "And those items are called [relics]." Klaus: "That's right... You seem to know a lot." Mint: (Of course, I know. Maya's Book of Cosmos is an Aeon [relic].) Klaus: "A [relic] holds unimaginable powers. A great [relic] can probably grant any wish. By the way, why are you looking for the [relic], Mint?" Mint: "Huh!? Oh...ahh--" Klaus: "Are you planning world domination by any chance?" Mint: (WHAAAT!? Dang, he's sharp!) Mira: "Did you find what you were looking for? We should get going. The sun'll be setting soon." Klaus: "Alright...I'll take what I need back to town. Dear, can you please go get Rue for me? Mint, I'll need your help to carry all this, too." Mint: "What!? You're kidding!" Klaus: "That diary had some interesting information about the [relic]. I'm sure all these materials also contain important facts about the [relic] that you and I will need to find it." Mint: "Tch, fine! I'll help! Geez!" Klaus: "Thank you. Ok, I need you to carry these books right here." Mint: "Dang. This sucks." _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 02) CARONA II [M-04] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Back in town...] Mira: "Thanks again, Ms. Cartha, for letting Mint stay at your inn." Ms. Cartha: "Oh, don't mention it. Mint, make yourself at home, ok?" Mint: "You sure I can stay for free?" Mira: "Of course. It's the least we can do. Mint, you've done so much for us. You helped Elena in the forest, you helped my husband with his work... Actually, it's more like a crazy hobby, huh?" Mint: "Ok, then. Thanks(note)" Mira: "You're welcome. Oh! I almost forgot. Klaus wants to talk to you. Maybe he wants to talk more about today's findings from the atelier. Come by whenever you want, ok?" [Mint goes downstairs to talk with Klaus.] Klaus: "Thank you for coming, Mint." Mint: "What's up?" Klaus: "I finished skimming through the stuff we brought back from the atelier. Mint: "Did you find out where the [relic] is!?" Klaus: "Heh, heh... Not quite. But I did find some promising leads. The magician who lived at that atelier was also looking for the [relic]. Here, read this. 'My endless pursuit of the Aeon [relic] continues.' On the next page, it says: 'The Aeon [relic] is sealed by one of the highest orders of magic. Even my powers are incapable of overcoming it.'" Mint: "The [relic] is sealed? What does that mean?" Klaus: "The Aeon who created the [relic] probably feared someone would steal it. So he must've placed a powerful seal to protect it." Mint: "Dang, what a jerk... That means we can't get the [relic] unless we break the seal." Klaus: "That's going to be difficult. After all, it was sealed by a powerful Aeon. Like it says in his diary, even the magician couldn't break the seal. I don't think we'll be able to do anything, either, even if we find it." Mint: "Are you saying we should give up?" Klaus: "Not so fast. There's more information. You see, the magician wasn't the only one looking for the [relic]. Listen to this: 'I cannot break the seal. Then I shall seek the powers of the past. Long ago, Grand Magician Elroy and his apprentices also sought after the power of the [relic]. I must see his research on the [relic]. I must go to Elroy's atelier in the underground ruins. I have made a key that will grand me access to his atelier. The power to uncover Elroy's secret is in my hands.' And this is the key. With it, we shall be able to enter the ruins and find Elroy's atelier. If we can find his atelier, I think we can find out more about the [relic]." Mint: "Where are these underground ruins?" Klaus: "They are quite far. It takes at least half a day to get there by foot. Ok. Let's pack up and get going! Ouch..." Mint: "Dang, I guess your ankle hasn't healed yet." Klaus: "Ahh, it's nothing. A twisted ankle isn't gonna stop me from chasing my dream. Ouch..." Mint: "Hey, you're not young anymore. You should stay home and rest." Klaus: "But..." Mint: "Don't worry. I can go there by myself. I'll find Elroy's atelier and bring back whatever I can." Klaus: "No, I can't let you do that. Those ruins are full of monsters. It's too dangerous to go by yourself." Mint: "Don't worry about it. I'll be fine." Klaus: "......Alright... Just promise me one thing. Don't overexert yourself. If it gets tough, just come back, ok?" Mint: "Trust me. It'll be a piece of cake(note) I've been everywhere, and there hasn't been anything I couldn't handle. Alright, I'm gonna get going now. Klaus: "Ok." Mint: "Hee-Hee-Heee. This is perfect! Now all the treasure in the underground ruins will be mine(note)" Klaus: "What is it, Mint? Are you plotting something?" Mint: "!!!" Klaus: "Well, in any case, please be careful. Oh, I almost forgot. I found this at the atelier." Mint: "Wow! Is that... It is! It's magic!" Klaus: "Just as I thought... I can't use it, of course, so you can have it." System: Acquired [Red Magic] Mint: "Thanks, Klaus(note)" [Mint encounters Rod down in the grassy outskirts of Carona.] Rod: "Go home, baby. This isn't a place for kids. This is my own battlefield." Mint: "...Whatever. Who are you?" Rod: "Sure you wanna know...? Alright, I'll tell ya. I'm a weapon maker, a vagrant, and a swordsman. I'm Rod the Blade Star! That's Johnny Wolf. My best pal." Mint: "I'm confused... Are you a weapon maker or a swordsman." Rod: "I already told ya. I'm both. I create my own weapons and test them in battle. Nothin' beats the thrill of a heart to heart battle, know what I'm sayin'? Just the thought of great battles motivates me to make better weapons." Mint: "Hmm, sounds like fun. Hey, let me see some of your weapons." Rod: "I can't do that. I only show my weapons in battle." Mint: "Oh, come on...! Ok, I'll fight you." Rod: "What? Don't make me laugh, baby. Fighting you isn't gonna warm my heart. A fight without heart is meaningless. Sorry, baby. Why don't you go home now?" Mint: "Fine. YAHH!" Rod: "Ughhua!" [She kicks him over.] Mint: "How's your heart now, huh!?" Rod: "Damn... Nice kick, baby. You sure fooled me with that cute face. Looks like you got one helluva heart." Mint: "Stop calling me baby! I'm not your baby! I've got a name. It's Mint." Rod: "Mint, eh? Ok, Mint, let's see how good you really are. Oh, I forgot." Mint: "What?" Rod: "I need you to pay up before we fight: 100G." Mint: "No way! Why should I pay you!?" Rod: "That's my rule. Hey, if you win, I'll pay you 1,000G." Mint: "Really!?" Rod: "The money just makes it a little more interesting. What matters is heart! So, you still up for it?" Mint: "Here's the money. I'm gonna beat you sooo bad." Rod: "Alright. Let's get it on!" [He gets out dual swords.] Rod: "So, what do you think of my new creation? It's called Silver Breeze!" Mint: "I'm not impressed. It's just a sword." Rod: "It's more than a sword. You'll find out in a second." [She beats Rod up.] Mint: "Hee-Hee-Heee(note) I win(note)" Rod: "Damn, you're good. That was a great battle. Here's the 1,000G, as promised. Why don't you get yourself a nice meal?" System: 1,000G Acquired Mint: "Alright(note)" Rod: "Come by again, ok? I'll fight you anytime." [Mint finally decides to visit the underground ruins Klaus jabbered about.] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 05) UNDERGROUND RUINS [M-05] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [She walks in the forest.] Mint: "Huh? That's... You're... Uh..." -> Now I remember! -> Who the heck are you? -> "Now I remember! You're Rue." -> "Who the heck are you?" Rue: "My name is Rue. I'm also looking for the [relic]." Mint: "Oh yeah, we met in the forest." Mint: (He's the one looking for the [relic] with Klaus. My rival...) Rue: "Klaus told me you would come here. Mint, are you really going inside by yourself?" Mint: "Uh-huh." (To keep all the treasure to myself!) Rue: "It's too dangerous to go alone. Klaus said these ruins are full of monsters." Mint: "Don't worry about me. With my magic, it doesn't matter how many monsters are in there." Rue: "I don't know about that. I heard the monsters in the ruins are really vicious. They might be more dangerous than the ones in the forest. I'm coming with you." Mint: "What?" Rue: "I can't just sit back while you risk your life." Mint: "What!? No way! Then I'd have to share the treasure with..." Rue: "Don't worry about me. I'm looking for the [relic] for my own reasons." Mint: "Uh, it's not that I'm worried..." Rue: "We'll find the atelier in no time if we split up. I'm gonna go now. I'll meet you at the atelier. Good luck, Mint!" Mint: "H-Hey! Wait! ... My plan to monopolize the treasure is ruined! Shoot! Dang! I gotta go! I gotta find the atelier before he does!" [She teleports into the ruins like Rue just did. After awhile, she meets Rue. The boulder by the two starts to shake.] Mint: "?" [Mint makes it out but Rue gets squished.] Mint: "...Sleep tight, Rue. Treasure, fortune, here I come(note)" [She enters a large empty cavern.] Mint: "Hmm... There's gotta be something here." [Eventually...] Mint: "Finally... What a weird-looking building. Elroy must've had a lot of time on his hands to build a fancy atelier like this." [Mint rises up into the atelier.] Mint: "Alright(note) Time to clean this place up(note)" [She steals a bunch of stuff.] Mint: "I think I'm done here. Time to head back. ..." Voice: "Hey!" Mint: "That voice... Oh my gosh...Belle!?" [Belle and a man walk in.] Belle: "Long time no see. You're still up to no good, huh?" Mint: "What are you doing here, Belle? I haven't seen you since I kicked your butt a year ago." Man: "What? You two met a year ago?" Belle: "Yeah. I never told you about her, huh? Duke, meet Mint, the slyest creature to ever walk on the face of the earth. I'll never forget what happened a year ago." [As the flashback starts, Mint tries to leave (haha...)] Belle: "!? Where do you think you're goin'!?" Mint: "Dang." Belle: "Sheez! Who do you think you're dealing with, huh!? Duke: "Milady, please calm down. I'll take care of her. I'll wipe that grin off her face and make her tell us about the [relic] in no time." Mint: "What? You guys are also after the [relic]?" Duke: "Yeah. I got nothing against you, but I'm gonna have to bust you up." Belle: "You don't stand a chance against his acts." Mint: "Yeah, whatever. There's nothing I can't handle. I'll shut him up in 5 seconds and beat you silly after that. You two will be holding hands in hell in a flash! You think you're gonna beat me to the [relic]? Guess again, you old bag!" Belle: "Old..." Duke: "Hey, watch your mouth! Milady's only 30 (if you round down)." [Belle punches her beau.] Belle: "AH, shut up! I'll take care of her myself! Nobody callsme old and gets away with it! I'm gonna send you to hell!" [Mint kicks her rump.] Belle: "Well, you've obviously improved your skills... But you're still clumsy as ever. Well, well, what do we have here?" Mint: "!? My treasure!" Belle: "Hah! You can kiss this tiara goodbye! Get up, you lazy bum!" Duke: "...M-Milady?" Belle: "Come on! We're outta here!" Duke: "Yes, Milady." [They ride up.] Mint: "Hey!!! Come back here!!!" [Skull Beast appears again.] Mint: "Dang! Not again!" Belle: "Have fun! See ya!" [Mint almost evades the boss.] Mint: "I have to go up!" [At the top, it corners her.] Mint: "...Oh my gosh!" [Rue saves her.] Rue: "That was close. Are you alright?" Mint: "Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave! Thanks..." _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 06) CARONA III [M-06] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Back at Klaus' house...] Klaus: "Mint! Thank heavens, you're back." Mint: "Yeah, but it didn't go too well. I had some problems..." Klaus: "So this Belle and Duke took the tiara from you." Mint: "Yeah! Those dirty rats! I swear, if I see them again, I'll..." Klaus: "Now, now, calm down. I'm sure we can get it back somehow. For now, let's do research on this cube. Looks like this will keep us busy for a while. You know, you came back at just the right time. I just found something important." Mint: "What? Did you find more leads?" Klaus: "Well, you know those materials we brought back from the atelier? I looked through them again while you were gone, and you're not gonna believe what I found. The location of the [relic]! I know where it is!" Mint: "Really!?" Klaus: "Yes, there is no doubt. In fact, it's located very close to Carona. The [relic] is at the lake ruins." Mint: "Where!? Where are these ruins!?" Klaus: "There is a lake not too far from here with old ruins floating in the middle. Until now, nobody had a clue who built them. Who would've thought that they were built by Aeons." Mint: "Ok. So if we break the seal of the lake ruins, we can get the [relic]!" Klaus: "That's right! And... This cube was made for that very purpose." Mint: "Alright, Klaus! Let's go!" Klaus: "What?" Mint: "We can break the seal with that cube, right? Well then, what are we waiting for? Let's go to the lake ruins! Oh, at last... My long quest for the [relic] is almost over!" Klaus: "Ahh, not exactly. There's still a big problem." Mint: "What problem!?" Klaus: "To break the seal, we're definitely supposed to use the cube." Mint: "So what's the problem? We have the cube." Klaus: "But how do we use the cube?" Mint: "Oh." Klaus: "Look at this thing. It's just a cubic block. There's no way to open it or do anything. Without some kind of instructions, I have absolutely no idea how to use it." Mint: "Oh, I'll just hit it real hard and... Forget it. I'll probably break my hand." Klaus: "Well... What now?" Mint: "Come on, Klaus! Think of something! We know where the [relic] is. We even have the key to break the seal! Isn't there any way to find out how to use the cube?" Klaus: "Hmm... We could try asking her, but... Actually, I'd rather not deal with her." Mint: "What? Who are you talking about?" Klaus: "...... There's a magician named Fancy Mel. She lives in an atelier beyond the forest. I honestly don't know how to describe her. She's just weird, I guess. So I'd rather try to stay away from her, if possible." Mint: "But...Mel would be able to tell us how to use the cube, right? Then we have no choice but to see her." Klaus: "You're right, but... You don't know her. She's so... If you go see her, you'll regret it. Trust me." Mint: "Hey, I don't care. I'm going. I'll go anywhere for the [relic]!" Klaus: "...Alright. I'm making you do so much. Thank you, Mint. I'll give you directions to Mel's atelier and also directions to the lake ruins. Good luck, Mint." [Upstairs...] Elena: "Hey(note) Where are you off to now?" Mint: "I'm going to Mel's atelier. Have you been there?" Elena: "Mel...? OH! The crazy witch, right!? Yes, I've been there before." Mint: "Crazy witch...?" Elena: "It's a very fun place. I'm sure you'll like it(note)" Mint: "What do you mean by 'fun'?" Elena: "Ohh, you'll find out(note)" _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 07) MEL'S ATELIER [M-07] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [After entering Mel's area, the bright weird scenery is quite...odd.] Mint: "Holy cow. Talk about bad taste..." [She rides a star-vator up to the atelier.] Mint: "All this is giving me a headache. No wonder Klaus didn't wanna come here..." [She knocks on the door.] Mint: "The heck!? Weird sound. Mel's got some taste... Mel!? Are you in there!? Voice: "Mel not home. You must wait. You can play while you wait." [Eventually, Mel shows up.] Mel: "Hello, there." Mint: (..................................................................... She's totally nuts...) Mel: "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me funny? Is there a booger on my face?" Mint: "I was just thinking that you're a frea...that you're different." Mel: "Different? Like some kind of freak?" Mint: "NO, NO! I didn't say that! So...you're Mel, right?" Mel: "Uh-huh. Some people call me Fancy Mel." Mint: (...No kidding.) [Later on...] Mel: "So...you want to break the seal at the lake ruins." Mint: "Yup. That's why I need to learn how to use this cube. Can you help out?" Mel: "Nope." Mint: "Huh!?" Mel: "Mint, was it? Do you have any idea what you're dealing with? The [relic] is not your ordinary magic item. If you play with it...Poof!" [A magic blast hits Mint.] Mint: "Unghhh!" Mel: "Gotcha(note) Y'okay?" Mint: "What the heck's your problem!?" Mel: "I'm sorry, but listen to me. Even if you're a low class magician, you should know this." Mint: "What do you mean low class!?" Mel: "Oh, what I meant to say was...if you're a trained magician, you should know how dangerous the [relic] is." Mint: (Who cares. I want it...) Mel: "Over the years, many have pursued it. And they have paid the price, some with their lives. [Relics] abound in this world, but the one you're seeking is Valen's [relic]." Mint: "Who?" Mel: "You've never heard of Valen? My, aren't we ignorant... Ok, I'll tell you. Valen was the most powerful Aeon. They say he could raise mountains and move stars at will." Mint: "But he died like all the other Aeons, right?" Mel: "Uh-huh. His demise is still am mystery. Some say he had too much power and destroyed himself." Mint: "Really..." Mel: "I hope, by now, you realize how dangerous your pursuit is. Valen's [relic] embodies powers beyond our knowledge. Who knows what will happen if the seal is broken. Worst case...it might destroy the world." Mint: "Dang... Valen's [relic] is that powerful?" Mel: "There's no doubt. It's the most powerful [relic] in existence. ...Why are you grinning?" Mint: "Hee-Hee-Hee-Hee-Heee... The most powerful [relic]... Perfect!" Mel: "Huh?" Mint: "It's mine. Valen's [relic] is mine!" Mel: "Weren't you listening to me?" Mint: "No worries. I'll take care of everything. As long as I'm around, I'm not gonna let Valen or his [relic] destroy the world." (Because I'm gonna rule the world!) Mel: "Aye-yi-yi... It's pretty obvious I can't talk you out of it. I guess you'll never give up until you learned your lesson." Mint: "Hey, don't underestimate me. I've been through a lot, and there's been nothing I couldn't handle." Mel: "My, aren't we confident... Ok. If you're that determined, go for it. Maybe it'll turn out to be a good lesson for your ego." Mint: "Hey, does that mean--" Mel: "Yes, I'll help you. I'll take a look at that cube." Mint: "Alright(note) Thanks!" Mel: "But under one condition. I'll help you if you help me... It's about the Poppul Purrels. You played with them earlier, right?" Mint: "Poppul Purrels...? You mean those dwarfs outside?" Mel: "Yes. They're my cute helpers. The 4 of them help me around the atelier." Mint: "4 of them? I only saw 3." Mel: "One of them is missing. I sent him to go shopping, and he hasn't come back since. I don't think he went very far. I'm so worried about him." Mint: "Oh, I get it. You want me to find him, right?" Mel: "Exactly. I'll examine the cube if you find him. Compared to looking for the relic, this should be easy, right?" Mint: "Of course! It'll be a piece of cake!" Mel: "Come back here when you find him. By then, I should be done examining the cube." Mint: "I hope you work fast, because I'll find the missing Poppul Purrel in no time." [She goes to Carona Forest...] Smokey: Eh-heh, Eh-heh!" Mint: "Dang, those hoodlums again. Don't they have anything better to do?" Mint: "Huh? That dwarf..." Poppul Purrel: "Eeyuck! Keep your dirty hand away!" Blood: "...The hell!? You callin' me dirty!? You better get down and apologize, or I'm gonna hurt you real bad." Poppul Purrel: "I'm not sorry! You dirty! You stinky!" Smokey: "Eh-heh! He's a total squirt! Hey, you stupid or somethin'?" Poppul Purrel: "Shut up!" Blood: "YOU shut up, you little maggot! I'm gonna shut you up by choppin' that fungus head of yours!" Smokey: "Eh-heh, Eh-heh! Let's do it, Bro! Teach him a lesson." Mint: "Hey, fatso!" Blood: "...The hell!? Who the--Hey! Smokey: "B-Bro! It's that violent witch again!" Mint: "What'd you call me!?" Smokey: "Geow!!!" Mint: "Serves you right!" Blood: "Smokey!? You alright? You got some guts, hittin' my partna!" Mint: "You got a problem with that!? If you wanna fight, you're on!" Blood: "You just signed your death warrant... Get up, Smokey! Let's chop her up!" Smokey: "Ouuuu...yeah..." [Mint cleans the floor with 'em.] Blood: "Dammit! That's twice! Sheeee..." Smokey: "Heh!? Hey, B-Bro!? Wait for me!" Poppul Purrel: "You my lifesaver." Mint: "Good thing I found you in time. Are you ok?" Poppul Purrel: "Yeah-Yeah." Mint: "Fancy Mel asked me to look for you. She's been worried sick about you. Come on, I'll take you home." Poppul Purrel: "I ok. I go home by myself. What your name?" Mint: "It's Mint. Don't you forget my name. Tell me that a beautiful princess named Mint helped you with her bodacious magic. You got that?" Poppul Purrel: "Ok, I remember. Mint, thank you. Bwye-Bwye." Mint: "The sun's setting... I should head back to town." [She finds Rod by the fireside.] Mint: "Hey, Rod." Rod: "Yeah?" Mint: "Why do you make weapons?" Rod: "...To leave my name in history. Just like my old man did." Mint: "Old man...? You mean your father?" Rod: "Yeah. My old man was a swordsman. He was the best swordsman in the world. He fought hundreds of battles in his life and never lost. The man's gonna be a legend forever. You've heard of the Great Swordsman Pleskin, haven't you?" Mint: "Pleskin!? The invincible swordsman!? My gosh! That's your father!?" Rod: "I trained like hell to challenge my old man someday. I wanted to beat him and take his title. I wanted to be hailed as the greatest swordsman. My dream never had a chance... My old man died before I could fight him... Now I can't ever surpass him." Mint: "......" Rod: "So I decided to take a different path and started making weapons. I wanna create the best weapon someday and become the greatest weapon-making swordsman. That's how I wanna go down in history." Mint: "Oh..." Rod: "I guess I talked a little too much. You've gotta get up early tomorrow, don't ya? Better go back and get some sleep." Mint: "Yeah, that's a good idea. Good night, Rod." Rod: "Yeah." [That night, Mint dreams she's back in the palace's dining hall.] Maya: "My dear sister. Hand me that plate over there, will you?" Mint: "......" Maya: "Oh, and I have a message for the chef. Tell him to bring 5 plates of Bavarian pastries and 5 dishes of pudding." Mint: "..." Maya: "After dinner, please remind me to have you clean the toilets in the castle. Wait, I think I should have you remove the weeds in the pumpkin fields instead. Or should I have you massage my back?" Doll Master: "Why not have her do everything?" Maya: "Of course! Where is my head...? Ok, my dear sister, you heard me." Mint: "......" Maya: "Well, what are you waiting for?" Mint: "Maya... Do you enjoy treating me like this?" Maya: "Treating you like what? I'm merely assigning you your responsibilities." Mint: "Responsibilities!? I'm a princess! Your older sister!" Maya: "That's not true. You're not a princess. You're an ex-princess!" Mint: "ex...! What do you mean, 'ex'!?" Maya: "Well, aren't you? You no longer have right to the throne. You're not a princess. You're just another commoner now. HUAHH-HA-HA-HA-HA!" Gramps: "Please understand, ex-Princess." Doll Master: "You should accept the truth, ex-Princess!" Mint: "...Why are you so mean to me!? What did I ever do to deserve this!?" Maya: "My goodness, I've had enough out of you. Get back to work immediately! Come on now, you're wasting time! If you even think about shirking, I'll punish you, like this." Mint: "Ughaaa! P-P-Pumpkin...!?" Maya: "HUAHH-HA-HA-HA-HA(note) Run along, ex-Princess!" [Pumpkins roll after Mint and wake her up from her dream.] Mint: "Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave... What a nightmare... DANG IT!!!" [Back at Fancy Mel's atelier...] Mel: "Come in." Poppul Purrel: "It's Mint! I thank again. I happy to be home." Mel: "Hello, Mint. Sweetie, can you go outside? I need to talk to Mint alone." Poppul Purrel: "Not fair... Not happy... But Mel say, so I do. Bwye-Bwye, Mint! We play next time." Mel: "I'm so glad you found him. Thank you." Mint: "Alright, I did my job. Are you done with the cube?" Mel: "Well, aren't we eager? Yes. I'm done examining the cube. I've written everything in here. You can read it when you get back to town." System: Acquired Mel's Report System: Acquired Cube Mint: "Yes! Now, I'm another step closer to the [relic]." Mel: "Yes, about that... Can you stay for a minute? I've been wanting to ask you something." Mint: "What?" Mel: "Have you heard of the East Heaven Kingdom? It's a kingdom of magicians that has flourished for centuries." Mint: "!" Mel: "Just 2 years ago, East Heaven's eldest princess ran away, and...she's been missing every since. Rumor is that she was a very spoiled princess. On top of that, I heard she was violent, indulged in luxury, and was a major pain int he neck. ...Mint, what's wrong?" Mint: "Mel... Where did you hear that?" Mel: "Oh, it's a very famous rumor. I kind of feel sorry for her. Word is that nobody in East Heaven is worried about her. Instead, her younger sister Maya is getting all the attention there, revered by her people for her graceful nature. Mint, why are you on the floor? Are you really alright?" Mint: "NOOO!!! I'm that big, bad princess!" Mel: "Oh really? I never would've imagined(note)" Mint: (Uh-huh, yeah right.) Mel: "Well, now that we have that in the open, I must ask you something." Mint: "What?" Mel: "Why do you need the [relic]? Are you trying to reclaim your right to the throne?" Mint: "Hmph! Fine, I'll share my dream with you. First, I'm gonna go home and punish Maya big time for what she did to me. You said Valen's [relic] is the most powerful Aeon [relic], right? Then I should be able to thrash Maya's puny Book of Cosmos." Mel: "That's it. What a silly dream..." Mint: "What are you talking about!? That's not the end of it! After I take care of Maya, I'll take over East Heaven and all the neighboring kingdoms. In the end...I'll take over the entire world!!!" Mel: "So your final goal is world conquest?" Mint: "Yup! You're impressed now, huh?" Mel: "I'll say it again. Don't take the [relic] lightly. Valen's powers probably can't be harnessed by anyone in this world and could lead to world destruction." Mint: "You worry too much. How can it lead to the end of the world? I'm gonna own the world. That won't happen." Mel: "I guess it doesn't matter what I say. You're obviously going through no matter what." Mint: "When I left home, I promised myself I would find the [relic]. I'm not gonna stop now. When I make a promise like that, I always keep it." Mel: "Aye-yi-yi. Huh?" Voice: "Hello? Is Mel here?" Mel: "Another guest... Mint, let's continue some other time." [Outside...] Elena: "Oh! Hey, Mint!" Rue: "Hi." Elena: "OH, OH! There's something I wanna tell you! It's about Rue. He's really amazing!" Mint: "What? What's so amazing about him?" Elena: "This is gonna surprise you so much(note) Ok, here it goes. Rue is--" Mint: "Elena. Can you not talk about that, at least for now?" Elena: "Ok...I'm sorry. It'll be our little secret(note)" Mint: "What's up!? You told Elena, and you're not gonna tell me!?" Rue: "It's not that, but I have my reasons... Sorry, Mint." [He leaves.] Mint: "What's with him? Aren't you going inside with him?" Elena: "Nope. He just needed help getting here. I'm going home now." Mint: "Oh, ok. Let's go back together then." Elena: "Alright(note) Let's go, Mint." Mint: (I'll make her tell me Rue's secret...) [On the way back...] Mint: "So, Elena... What's Rue's secret?" Elena: "I can't tell you, Mint. I promised Rue I wouldn't tell." Mint: "Oh, come on. We're friends(note) You can tell me." Elena: "...Ok. I'll give you a little hint. Rue is a Pollywog, and the Pollywog is Rue, but Rue's usually not a Pollywog(note)" Mint: "Huhhh??? That doesn't make any sense. Give me another hint." Elena: "Nope. That's all I can tell you." Mint: "Come on, Elena." Elena: "Hey, there's something moving." [Duke is dressed up as a star.] Mint: "......What the heck are you doing, Duke?" Duke: "What!? Man, this disguise was perfect! I can't believe you spotted me." Mint: "Are you kidding? It's so obvious. Elena, you noticed him too, right?" Elena: "No. Not at all." Mint: "Dang, forget it..." Duke: "See. You were just lucky... Ok, back to business. Give me the cube and the information you got from Fancy Mel. You'd better hand it over before you get hurt." Mint: "Yeah, right. Get a mirror, for god's sake. You look so stupid. Just give me back the tiara and get out of here, you big dork!" Duke: "You went too far thi stime... I'm gonna show you no mercy. This is my finest act yet. Oh yeah, you don't know about my acts, huh?" Mint: "What acts?" Duke: "...I love stars, y'know. They're so big, so bright, so powerful... Always twinkling that ray of hope... I wanna be a star. I am a star... I am a star..." Mint: "It's high noon. There are no stars." Duke: "Oh, yes there are. Look!" Mint: "!? What the heck!?" Elena: "Wow! That's so pretty(note)" Duke: [shouts something out of earshot] Mint: "? Watch out!" [They avoid being squished by Duke's falling star.] Duke: "I bet you're scared now, huh!? I'm Starlight Duke. Here comes the pain!" [Mint beats the crap out of him.] Duke: STARR!!! Ugh... I tink I broke my noze..." Mint: "Alright, your stupid act is over. Give me back the tiara." Duke: "The night gives me true power. Mark my words, Starlight Duke will shine again." Mint: "It's not funny anymore. Come on. Where's the tiara?" Duke: "So long! Starrrr!" [Duke flies away] Mint: "Dang... Is he really human?" Elena: "Your friend is such a delightful star(note)" [Meanwhile, in East Heaven's castle...] Doll Master: "Psycho Master. What is it?" Psycho Master: "My lord. We have a new menace in the game vying for Valen's [relic]." Doll Master: "Who is it? A mercenary, bandit...or another mage?" Psycho Master: "My lord..." [He whispers it.] Doll Master: "Princess Mint...!? HAHAHAHAHA... Interesting. I haven't heard that name in years. I figured she was dead. So, that little fish is after the [relic]... Psycho Master, I presume you have already taken the necessary steps." Psycho Master: "I sent them to Carona moments ago, my lord. They should arrive tomorrow morning." Doll Master: "Good. Just keep an eye on her for now. I can just imagine Princess Maya's reaction when she finds out about this." Psycho Master: "It would be a catastrophe." Doll Master: "Indeed. We must keep Princess Maya in the dark on this matter." _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 08) CARONA IV [M-08] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Back at Klaus'...] Klaus: "Hey, Mint. It's good to see you back." Mint: "Good news, Klaus: Mel examined the cube for us. She wrote the details in this report." Klaus: "That's great! Let's read it. Hmm... I see..." Mint: "You finished it already?" Klaus: "Not yet. I just finished reading the part that explains how to open it. So, I figured, why not open it now?" Mint: "You can open this thing? DOes that mean there's something inside?" Klaus: "I believe so. Mel's report says, 'Open the cube adn find out for yourself.' I think there's an item in here that can unlock the seal placed by the Aeon. There. That should do it. Whoa!" Mint: "Geez!" [A bright light bursts out and a person (?) is inside.] Klaus: "W-What in the world is that...!? I can't believe this... How did this boy fit inside that tiny cube?" Mint: "He's not human. Take a look at his joints. He's some kind of a doll." Klaus: "Amazing... It would be impossible to make something like this nowadays. Rue: "Yes..." [He walks in.] Rue: "Grand Magician Elroy made him. He's the product of the finest magic technology, lost years ago. His name is Prima Doll. He's the only one who can break the Aeon's seal at the lake ruins." Klaus: "So he's the key to the [relic]... With this Prima Doll, we should finally be able to get it." Mint: "Alright, [relic], here we come! Klaus! Let's go to the lake ruins! Come on! Let's go right now!" Rue: "You can't get the [relic] yet." Mint: "Ohhh, don't tell me there's another problem." Rue: "Well, he's not complete yet. And until he is, he won't even wake up." Mint: "Oh brother... Let me guess. We need some items to complete the Prima Doll?" Rue: "That's right." Mint: "Ohhh..." Klaus: "I wonder where we can get them." Rue: "The answer is probably in Mel's report." Klaus: "Here it is: 'Grand Magician Elroy worked closely with his apprentices. The items needed to complete the Prima Doll are kept in the ateliers of his apprentices. A pair of gauntlets and a pair of sollerets are being kept at the Ghost Temple. The earrings are being kept at the atelier in Gamul Forest. The forest is high above the river. The final item, an amulet, must be made from phantomite.'" Mint: "Dang, we need 4 more items!? Why did Elroy have to make everything so complicated?" Klaus: "I feel the same way. I guess we have no choice but to collect these items." Mint: "This really sucks... Now I have to go to the Ghost Temple and Gamul Forest. Oh yeah, we need that phantomite thing, too. Oh...I'm getting a headache." Rue: "Don't worry. I'll help." Mint: "Huh?" Rue: "I'll go to the Ghost Temple, and you can go to Gamul Forest. It'll be a lot faster that way." Mint: "Sure, but..." Rue: "It'll be safer that way, too. We're not the only ones looking for the [relic]. Belle and Duke, who stole the tiara, might come after us again. We should get ahead of them by finding the items as soon as possible." Klaus: "That's a great idea. Don't you think, Mint?" Mint: "No." Klaus: "What!? Why not?" Mint: "That means my share is gonna get smaller! If you insist on helping, we can split the wealth 9:1 between me and you. What do you think? Still wanna help?" Klaus: "MInt, you're being way too unreasonable." Rue: "Ok. That's fine with me." Mint: "...Really?" Rue: "I'm not after the [relic] to make a fortune. I don't want money or treasure. Just let meuse the [relic] once when we get it. After that, you and the doctor can keep it and do whatever you want." Mint: "Oh...... I see..." Rue: "Does that sound ok with you?" Mint: "Sure." Rue: "I'm gonna go to the Ghost Temple now. Good look finding the earrings in Gamul Forest. I'll see you later. Bye." Mint: "..." Klaus: "That wasn't nice, Mint. You were being very unreasonable." Mint: "Hey, I was just teasing him. I never thought he'd agree to such ridiculous terms. What a strange guy. He's not in it for the money? I wonder why he's looking for the [relic]..." [As she tries to leave town...] Mira: "Oh, Mint, where are you off to now?" Mint: "I'm going to Gamul Forest. Spellmaster Ginema's atelier is supposed to be there." Mira: "How are you gonna get there? It takes at least a week by foot." Mint: "What!? A week!?" Mira: "Even if you take a canoe upstream, it takes 3 days." Mint: "Dang... Why does it have to be so far?" Mira: "Don't be discouraged. I have a great idea." Mint: "Really?" Mira: "There's a man named Rod who's camping in the grass fields outside of town. He has a boat. He was boasting that his "baby" was the fastest machine in the world. Why don't you go talk to him?" Mint: "Fastest machine...? It sounds bogus. But...looks like I have no other choice." [In the grassfields...] Rod: "Mint, long time no see. What brings you here?" Mint: "Hi, Rod. I came here because I wanna ask you a favor." Rod: "Oh, boy... Alright, what's on your mind?" [She spills the beans...] Rod: "That's it? You just wanna get to Gamul Forest? Well, you came to the right place. I'm the man who can get you there. My ACV's the best ride around. But everything has a price. You awnt my help, you gotta pay up front. You know what I want, don't ya?" Mint: "...No, I don't." Rod: "Think." Mint: "...Oh yeah. Alright... Let's fight." Rod: "Right on! That's what I'm talkin' about! Tell you what. Just this once, I'll fight you free of charge." Mint: "You'd better let me borrow your boat when I win." Rod: "Hey, my baby isn't a boat." Mint: "It's not? Then what is it?" Rod: "You gotta beat me to find out. Come on!" Mint: "You won't last a minute against my-- What the heck!?" [Rod has two large hand-scythes this time.] Rod: "Ok, Mint! Bring it on!" Mint: "What is that thing!?" Rod: "My latest creation! Golden Gale! Here I come!" [She beats him.] Mint: "Hee-Hee-Heee(note) I win(note)" Rod: "Damn, you're good... That was a good fight. I guess I gotta give you that ride. I'll take you to Gamul Forest." Mint: "Really!?" Rod: "Yeah. Rod the Blade Star never goes back on his word. Why don't you go kill some time while I get her ready?" [After awhile...] Rod: "What took you so long? My baby's ready to go." Mint: "So, this is your boat, huh?" Rod: "It's not a boat! Don't EVER call my baby a boat, you got that!? A boat can't even compare to my baby. She's the love of my life! Her name? Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega! Like I said, she's the greatest ride in this world. Nothing can top this baby's speed." Mint: "What was that again? Pulse-inferno... Typh-Ome... Forget it! P-in-T-O. Pinto! There we go." Rod: "What'd you say!? Pinto!? Hey, don't give my baby a stinky nickname, alright? It's the Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega." Mint: (What a long, stupid name...) "Hey, I could care less about the name. It doesn't matter." Rod: "It matters! Look at her. She's perfect. The name's gotta be perfect, too. Well, my baby's ready to take off anytime. You ready to go to Gamul Forest or what?" Mint: "I'm ready to go!" Mira: "Mint! Here's your lunch." Mint: "Wow! Looks yummy!" Mira: "Rod, your portion is in there, too, ok?" Rod: "Thank you, madam. I'll savor every bite with all my heart." Mira: "You silly. Good luck, Mint." [The crew gets onboard.] Mint: "Hey, what is that noise?" Rod: "It's the sorcerous driver. It's some kind of ancient magic device. There are 5 cannon orbs that juice up the driver to thrust my baby. It's the sweetest sound in the world. Let's see... Cannon orbs at max power. Sorcerous driver is all juiced up. Alright! You ready!?" Mint: "Yeah! Go Pinto, go!" Rod: "I told you stop calling it that! Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega!" Mira: "Have a safe trip!" [The boat leaves. En route...] Rod: "So...what do you think!? She's got mad speed, huh!?" Mint: "......" Rod: "Just as advertised... The sweetest ride in the world..." Mint: "..." Rod: "Hey, what's up? Why are you all quiet? This baby too fast for you?" Mint: ".........Hey, this meatball's pretty good." Rod: "What!? You're eating without me!? What am I, your chauffeur!?" Mint: "Stop whining. You're ruining the mood. The scenery's beautiful, the food's great, it's perfect(note) Just keep piloting your baby." Rod: "I swear, you better leave some for me..." Mint: "Oh, that was good. What should I try next? Let's see... YUCK!!! PUMPKINS!!! Rod, you can have my pumpkins, and I'll take your meatballs, ok?" Rod: "I'll kill you if you do!" _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 09) GAMUL FOREST [M-09] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Awhile after the crew disembarks...] Rod: "That lunch was great... I've had a lot of lunches before, but that lunch was the best." Mint: "Yeah, it sure was(note) Alright, I'm all energized and ready to go. Rod, don't get any funny ideas! You'd better be here when I come back with the earrings!" Rod: "Alright, alright. I'm gonna take a nap here for a while, so relax. Oh... I'm so sleepy after that awesome lunch." Mint: "Sweet dreams. I'll be back soon." [Mint enters the forest a bit and finds the atelier all broken.] Mint: "WHAAAT!? What happened to the atelier? I wonder if the earrings are still here. I guess I have no choice but to look. Dang, this sucks! What's this? Maybe it's Ginema diary. Let's see: 'I hid the earrrings in a safe place.' Jackpot(note) Ok, baby, where did you hide them? 'I hid the earrings inside the guardian's body. This way, no one can take my earrings. My guardian is invincible. Why am I so smart...?' Dang! So, where's the guardian? 'No! My guardian has wrecked my atelier and escaped! My atelier has been completely destroyed, and my earrings are gone! My research is finished! What was I thinking!? Hiding the earrings inside a guardian!? I'm such a fool!' Dang... What an idiot!" [Mint looks at a propeller hanging on a device.] Mint: "What is this...? Some kind of a windmill? What am I supposed to do now...? I don't know where this guardian went. !!! Unghhh!" [She dodged a fireball.] Voice: "Hah! Stay down!" Mint: "Dang! That stupid 'hah' has to be Belle!" Belle: "Who are you callin' stupid!?" Mint: "YOU, you (expletive)! Always taking cheap shots!" Belle: "You should talk! You're the queen of foul play, not to mention dirty mouths." Mint: "That's it! You are sooo DEAD!!!" Belle: "Yeah, yeah, whatever. You're gonna eat those words very soon. I have a special surprise for you. HEXAGON!!! Mint: "!!!?" [A big robot jumps down] Belle: "Hahhh!" Mint: "What is that ugly thing!?" Belle: "This is my ultimate weapon. I found it in the coral sea ruins. Good luck! It has no weakness!" Mint: "What are you talking about? It's got you on it. You're its major weakness!" Belle: "What...!? You won't be able to lay a finger on me!" Mint: "Whatever. I'm gonna beat you silly and kick you off that thing!" Belle: "Hah! In your dreams!" [Mint beats the crap out of Belle.] Belle: "Not bad, Mint! But it's not ov--" [Mint kicks her out of the blue.] Mint: "YAHH!!!" Belle: "!!!" Mint: "Now it is. Hmph! Ultimate weapon, my butt! Alrighty(note) Another big V for Princess Mint!" Belle: "Zzz...Zzzz..." Mint: "Ok, sweet Belle, let's see what you have... Heeey! Nice(note)" System: Acquired [Green Magic] [Mint uses that magic on the windmill to turn it. A lift comes down.] Mint: "I knew it! I wonder where it goes... I definitely smell treasure(note)" [After a lot of exploring...] Mint: "Dang...I'm tired. Where the heck is that guardian? Stupid guardian!!! You can't run from me! Come out right now!" Voice: "Aaaaah!" [Belle is being chased by the Garun Tribesmen.] Mint: "? Belle!? Belle: "Dammit! Persistent runts! Sheez! I almost got killed... Finally, I caught up with you! That silly kick isn't gonna work this time!" Mint: "I just flattened you a second ago, and you still wanna fight? Fine. I'm not holding back this time! ! Belle... How about we fight later?" Belle: "Hah! Are you getting cold feet?" Mint: "Take a look behind you." Belle: "What? !? Not again!" [Tribesmen are chasing the two gals. They jump on a small movable track.] Mint: "Belle!" Belle: "Sheez! What's happening?" Belle: "Mint get off!" Mint: "What!? Why should I get off!?" Belle: "The track can only support one!" Mint: "..." Belle: "..." Mint: "Then you get off! You're a lot heavier!" Belle: "WHAT!!!? Take that back right now!" Mint: "..." Belle: "..." [The track runs out and the two are floating over air, cartoon-style.] Belle: "AHHHHH!!!" Mint: "AEEEEE!!!" [After landing by a pond...]] Mint: "Huff-Huff-Heave-Heave! Achh... UNGHHH!!!" [Belle falls on her.] Belle: "Owww...sheez. That was crazy..." Mint: "Where are we...?" Belle: "You belong in hell, so it's definitely not heaven." Mint: "Whaaat!? You could be the devil's mistress after all that you've done!" Belle: "......That bitter tongue proves you're still alive." Mint: "Of course! I'll never croak until I find the [relic] and conquer the world! !!! Oww, my leg..." Belle: "Well, look at you. Sheez! It's swollen big time! You're such a klutz!" Mint: "It's your fault! You fell on me!" Belle: "...Fine. I'll just end your misery!" Mint: "!? Hey, wait a minute! NO!!!" [Belle casts a spell...a healing spell.] Mint: "Are you crazy!? I almost had a heart attack!" Belle: "How's the pain?" Mint: "Huh? Hey... What happened to the pain? Belle...?" Belle: "Don't get me wrong. I only did it because I couldn't stand your crying." Mint: "Hmph! Well, I'm not gonna thank you." Belle: "So, what now?" Mint: "That's easy. I'm gonna find the guardian and get the earrings." Belle: "Then hurry up and get your butt moving!" Mint: "Ohhh, shut up! !!!?" [She backs away.] Belle: "What are you doing?" Mint: "Belle, get over here!" Belle: "Sheez, what's with you?" Mint: "Um... Behind you." Belle: "? AAAAAHH!!!" [A giant floating whale is behind her.] Belle: "W-WHAT IS THAT DISGUSTING THING!!!?" Mint: "I think that's the guardian." Belle: "What's it doing!? Mint, watch out!" [It sucks Belle into its mouth.] Mint: "Oh my gosh...!" [She defeats the Cloud Whale.] Mint: "Hey! Could this be...? YES! The earrings(note)" System: Acquired Earrings Mint: Oh! Where's Belle!?" [Belle climbs out of the guardian's mouth.] Belle: "Hack-Hack, Hack-Hack... I've had it..." [She collapses.] Mint: "Belle! She's unconscious... Oh well. There's no point in waking her up. We'd probably end up fighting over the earrings. I'm sure she'll be fine. Alright. Time to go home(note)" [Back in Carona's hotel...] Duke: "Milady! I was so worried about you!" Belle: "Whew... I just went through hell." Duke: "What happened? ...Ugh. Milady, you smell funny." Belle: "I know!!! I was swallowed by a giant fish!" Duke: "Really!? ...What kind of fish was it?" Belle: "WHO CARES! Damn, my body still feels gooey! I couldn't get the earrings, either. This really sucks! Duke, what about you? Don't tell me you failed!" Duke: "...Sorry, Milady. That guy Rue butted in, so I couldn't get the goods." Belle: "WHAT!!!? That little snot beat you!? What's wrong with you!?" Duke: "Come on, Milady. You failed, too." Solin: "Excuse me." Belle: "Come back later, will ya? We're busy." Solin: "I'm sorry, but I must bring this to your attention now. It's regarding the bill." Belle: "Oh no!" Solin: "Currently, you have an outstanding balance of 2,500G." Belle: "Really? Sheez, I completely forgot." Solin: "When can we expect your payment?" Belle: "Umm, sometime after tomorrow. Wait, tomorrow! We'll pay tomorrow! Is that alright?" Solin: "Thank you." [Solin is heard leaving.] Belle: "Did you hear that? We're gonna have to get some money fast! If we don't find the [relic] and get big money, we're gonna be bums! Get off your lazy butt and fix the Hexagon!" Duke: "Yes, Milady!" Belle: "Damn, I can't wait to get her! You won't be so lucky next time, Mint...!" [Back at the grasslands...] Mint: "Thanks for the ride! You were right. Your Pinto was a hell of a ride!" Rod: "How many times do I gotta tell you!? Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega! Stop calling it Pinto!" Mint: "...Whatever. Ok, see you later." _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 10) CARONA V [M-10] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [She enters town and sees a thuggish guy.] Mint: (Never seen him before. ...What a stupid hairdo.) Man: "What the hell are you lookin' at!? You wanna start somethin', huh!?" Mint: "What the heck's your problem!? I didn't even say anything! Dang, you're such a punk! If you wanna fight, you're on!" Man: "Pshhh, what a stupid brat!" Mint: "What!? I'm not the one with red spikes on my head! You look so stupid!" Man: "Hey, I'd keep a lid on that big mouth of yours. It's gonna get you killed someday, you (expletive)!" Mint: "YOU'RE DEAD!!! ???" [He's disappeared.] Man: "Man, I oughta thump your skull for all that crap you said. But I got no time to play with a stupid brat like you. I'm gonna let you off for today." Mint: "Excuses, excuses. You're just a big fraidy-cat!" Man: "What'd you call me? You wanna die right now, you stupid (expletive)!!!? It'd take me 5 seconds to beat the crap out of your (expletive) butt!" Mint: "Yeah... Uh-huh... Alright then. Show me." Man: "Shut up. I'll grease you when I feel like it." Mint: "When's that gonna be?" Man: "It'll hit you before you notice. Today, I just came by to leave you a little surprise." Mint: "Surprise?" Man: "You'll find it in the shop. [He explodes/disappears.] Mint: "Geez! Who the heck was that? I wonder what he meant by 'surprise.' No! He couldn't have..." [She bursts into Klaus' house.] Mint: "Elena!" Elena: "Hi, Mint(note) Welcome home." Mint: "...... ...Hey. Did anything happen while I was gone?" Elena: "...No. A man with a strange hairdo came over a while ago. That's all (note)" Mint: "Oh... Ok." Elena: "Is something wrong?" Mint: "No. Nothing's wrong." [A pumpkin falls on Mint's head.] Mint: "Unghhh! EEYUCK!!! PUMPKIN!!!" Elena: "Wow, what a big pumpkin(note) Did you bring this home as a gift?" Mint: "Are you crazy!? I hate pumpkins!" (Heeey... Is this the surprise he was talking about?) "That punk...I wonder if he knows I hate pumpkins... I can't believe he set a nasty trap like this. I'm gonna kill him!" [Another pumpkin falls on her.] Mint: "Ungh!" Elena: "Mint, are you alright?" Mint: "Dang! That's twice! Ohhh, he is sooo dead!" [Downstairs...] Klaus: "Welcome back, Mint." Mint: "It wasn't easy, but I got the earrings. I faced a lot of opposition, but no biggy." Rue: "I got the gauntlets and the sollerets from the Ghost Temple." Klaus: "Alright. We're ready to go. I'm going to put the gauntlets, sollerets, and earrings on Prima Doll." Mint: "I wonder what's gonna happen(note)" Klaus: "Whoa!" [It opens its eyes.] Klaus: "...Hellooo?" Rue: "He's not responding." Mint: "That's it!? Dang! All the effort just to make the stupid doll sit up." Prima Doll: "I'm Prima Doll, not just a doll." Mint: "AHHH!!! Gosh! You almost gave me a heart attack!" Rue: "Wow, you can talk." Prima Doll: "Actually, I'm not talking. I'm mimicking. I analyze the sound from your speech and produce a proper response. The responses are purely reflex and not based on any will." Mint: "You make it sound so complicated. Basically, you try to match what we say, right?" Prima Doll: "In short, yes. Hey, not bad, Mint." Mint: "!!!? What did you just say!?" Prima Doll: "Excuse me. I had a slight problem with my language selection. At times, I am unable to process the proper phrase. Just chill out, alright?" Mint: "THAT'S IT!!!" Rue: "Take it easy, Mint. I'm sure you can do more than talk. Can you walk?" Prima Doll: "I am not complete, but I am equipped with auxilliary motive power. I'll now initiate motion." Mint: "Huh?" Rue: "Are you alright?" Prima Doll: "I'm having problems with my motive system and stability gyro." Mint: "Why don't you just say 'Please help me up'?" Klaus: "So he can't walk yet. I guess we need the amulet." Rue: "We need that special material to make it. Did you find anything about it? Klaus: "Oh yes, about the phantomite. I read through some old books while you two were gone, and lo and behold, I found out where we can get it." Mint: "Whoo-hoooo(note) Way to go, Klaus(note) So where can we get it?" Klaus: "At Raging Mountain. Wylaf lives there. He's known for collecting priceless gems and minerals. There's a good chance he has the phantomite." Mint: "Priceless gems(note) Hee-Hee-Heee(note) I'll go, I'll go(note) I'll get the phantomite and the gems while I'm at it. I'm gonna be rich. I'm gonna be sooo rich(note)" Klaus: "Well, if you insist. But Wylaf is a great dragon, over a thousand years old. My advice to you is don't challenge him." Mint: "What...? Wylaf is a dragon?" Klaus: "A very powerful dragon. Legend says he can harness the fire in the land at will." Mint: "...Are you serious?" Klaus: "Have you heard of Dorian's tragedy? About 200 years ago, King Dorian sent his grand army to Raging Mountain. The king was after Wylaf's treasure, but his campaign failed miserably. Wylaf unleashed a sea of flame that reduced the army into ashes instantly. After that, he attacked and crushed Dorian's castle and devoured the king." Mint: "...That's just a fairy tale, right?" Klaus: "No. It's real history." Mint: "...Dang..." Klaus: "Mint, I can't believe you're willing to go to Raging Mountain. You really are brave." Rue: "Mint, be careful, ok?" Klaus: "Good luck." Mint: "F-Fine! I'll go! Geez! You guys suck!" _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 11) RAGING MOUNTAIN [M-11] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [After awhile, Belle and Duke show up.] Mint: "Well, well, well, look who's here? Don't you guys ever give up?" Belle: "Not until we accomplish our goal. We need the [relic], and we're gonna get it." Duke: "Yeah. We need it to pay off our debts." Belle: "Why don't you tell the whole world, you moron!?" Mint: "...They're pathetic." Belle: "Alright, let's get down to business. Actually, there's nothing to talk about. You know what we want." Mint: "Information about the [relic]?" Belle: "That's right. And knowing you, you'll probably say, 'No way, you (expletive).'" Mint: "Close, but not quite... I was gonna say, 'I don't take orders from a crazy old woman.'" Belle: "!!!" Mint: "...Yeah? Dang, what's wrong with you? Are you losing your hearing, you old--" [Belle punches her from across the gap, without moving (!?)] Mint: "HEY!" Belle: "How am I OLD!!!? Look at my supple skin!" Mint: "...There's wrinkles around your eyes." Belle: "WHAT!!!!!!? You (expletive)!!! You're dead! HEXAGON!!!" Mint: "That thing again? I guess you'll never learn. I'm gonna smack you off of that just like last time!" Duke: "I don't think so." Mint: "What? You're fighting, too!?" Belle: "What are you gonna do now, huh!? You think you can take on both of us!? Hah! It's too late for apologies! Come on, Duke!" [As usual, Mint cleans their clocks.] Belle: "Sheez! Unbelievable..." [They flee the scene. Mint climbs to the summit.] Mint: "Wylaf!!! Are you here!? Wylaf! Come out, come out, wherever you are!" [Wylaf swoops down and lands.] Wylaf: "WHO DARES SUMMON ME? A MERE HUMAN DARES DISTURB ME? YOU FOOL." Mint: "You have the phantomite, right? Can I have it? Pleeease!" Wylaf: "YOU HAVE DISTURBED ME, AND THAT IS ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY? Hurr, hurr, Hurr, hurr, hurr. THIS IS UNHEARD OF. SUCH IS THE MANNER OF A PRINCESS THESE DAYS? TIMES HAVE CHANGED." Mint: "!? How did you know I'm a princess!?" Wylaf: "YOU UNDERESTIMATE ME. I HAVE LIVED OVER A THOUSAND YEARS. READING A HUMAN MIND IS NOTHING TO ME." Mint: "Then you know what's on my mind." Wylaf: "WITHOUT QUESTION. YOUR GOAL IS VALEN'S [RELIC]. TO ACHIEVE IT, YOU NEED PHANTOMITE, AND THAT IS WHY YOU ARE HERE. THE ANSWER IS NO. I WILL NOT GIVE YOU PHANTOMITE." Mint: "What!?" Wylaf: "YOUR GOAL IS UNACCEPTABLE. YOU INTEND TO USE PHANTOMITE TO RECOVER VALEN'S [RELIC]. THE PWOER OF THE AEON'S [RELIC] MIGHT DESTROY THE WORLD." Mint: "That'll never happen. You should know, if you read my mind. You know what I'm gonna do with the [relic]." Wylaf: "YOU WISH TO USE THE [RELIC] FOR WORLD DOMINATION." Mint: "Exactly! Once I get the [relic], I'm gonna rule the world. The entire world's gonna revolve around me(note) So I'm not gonna let anyone destroy my world. If they even try, I'll blow them away with my magic." Wylaf: "Hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr. YOU ARE INDEED A SPIRITED ONE. THAT POWERFUL SPIRIT MAY JUST SUFFICE TO DEFEAT THE AEON'S POWER." Mint: "So you'll give me the phantomite?" Wylaf: "NOT YET. YOU CANNOT OVERCOME VALEN WITH SPIRIT ALONE. YOU MUST SHOW ME YOUR POWERS." Mint: "Oh brother... So you won't give me the phantomite unless I fight you?" Wylaf: "PRECISELY. DO YOU WISH TO CONTINUE?" Mint: "I was afraid of something like this... Oh well. Alright! I'm gonna give you everything I got! Wylaf: "COME!" [They fight for awhile.] Wylaf: "ENOUGH! YOUR HEART IS TRUE. YOU WERE SPLENDID. WITHDRAW YOUR WEAPON. THE FIGHT IS OVER." Mint: "Whew... That wasn't so bad(note) Now you know my greatness." Wylaf: "I UNDERESTIMATED YOU. PERHAPS I HAVE GROWN TOO OLD." Mint: "You need to get some rest, old-timer." Wylaf: "Hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr, hurr! YOU DARE TO MOCK THE GREATEST DRAGON IN THE WORLD? HERE, TAKE IT." Mint: "Wow... This is the phantomite...?" Wylaf: "YES. WITH IT, YOU MAY ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL. YOUR SPIRIT AND POWER ARE EXTRAORDINARY. I TRUST YOU WILL NOT BRING AN END TO THIS WORLD." Mint: "Of course not! You can count on me." Wylaf: "THE TIME HAS COME FOR MY REST. BEGONE, YOUNG PRINCESS. I WILL LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONQUEST." Mint: "Hey, I've got a great idea. When that time comes, why don't you work for me?" Wylaf: "Hurr, hurr, hurr. I SHALL CONSIDER IT. UNTIL NEXT TIME." [Wylaf leaves. Back in the Carona hotel...] Duke: "Rue, I can't believe you, man... No wonder your fightin' so hard for the [relic]. Damn! Why'd you have to tell us that?" Belle: "I'll be damned... That's quit a past you're carrying." Rue: "......" Duke: "Milady! We gotta help Rue out. It's our moral duty." Belle: "That's easy for you to say. You don't even have a clue how much debt we owe. If we don't get big money using the [relic], we might get whacked soon." Rue: "I don't care about money or fortune. In fact, you can keep the [relic] if we get it. I just wanna use it once, and then you guys can do whatever you want with it. Please, guys. Can you help me?" Belle: "Sheez... I can't believe how selfless you are. Fine... Let's work together on this." Duke: "That's my Lady!" Rue: "Thank you, guys." Belle: "Hey, don't get me wrong. I don't give a damn what you're trying to do. We're using you to achieve our goal. That's all! So don't bother thanking us." Duke: "Come on, Milady... Why do you have to act so tough?" _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 12) CARONA VI [M-12] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [Mint walks into town.] Smokey: "Heh! There she is!" Mint: "!? That voice..." Blood: "There you are, you (expletive). Don't tell me you don't remember--" Mint: "WHAT'D YOU CALL ME!!!?" [She kicks Blood away.] Blood: "Blarghh!" Smokey: B-Bro!!!" Mint: "What are you losers doing here!? Stop bothering me!" Blood: "...THE HELL!? You're the one who's always startin' stuff!" Smokey: "Yeah-Yeah!" Blood: "We're ready for some payback! We're gonna chop you up real good!" Smokey: "Eh-heh! Real good, Bro?" Blood: "Yeah, rrreal good! Mighty good! [Mint kicks him again.] Blood: "Blarghh!" Smokey: "Bro!" Blood: "...The hell was that for!!!?" Mint: "You just said you're here for some payback. So what are you waiting for? Let's fight." Blood: "...Not yet. We came to give you this message. This is an official challenge. Let's settle this fair and square. Everything you need to know is in that letter. I swear, you'd better come!" Smokey: "Eh-heh! Better not chicken out!" [They flee.] Mint: "Dang... How am I suppose to read this!? 'Yur a cockee buthed and Wer notgona forgiv You. Wer gona chop and womp Yor sory but! Wer gona be at the forrest so You betur com!' They're dumber than I thought. Hmph, sounds fun. I'm game." [Back at Klaus'...] Klaus: "Mint, you're back! Are you alright?" Mint: "Why wouldn't I be? It was a piece of cake. I got the phantomite." Klaus: "You are amazing! You beat Wylaf!" Mint: "There was no need. I just showed him my great powers, and he gave it to me." Klaus: "So this is the phantomite... I'll start making the amulet right away." Mint: "Now all we need is the tiara. I gotta go beat up Belle and Duke to get it back." Rue: "You won't need to." Mint: "What do you mean?" Rue: "I have the tiara right here." Mint: "Really!?" Klaus: "Rue, how did you get it back?" Rue: "While Mint was gone, I went to talk to Belle and Duke. And I convinced them to give it back." Mint: "That's it!? You just talked to them!? No way! You must've done something else." Rue: "No. I just talked to them at the hotel." Mint: "Come on, tell me the truth. You bribed them, didn't you?" Rue: "No, I didn't! Stop accusing me like that!" Klaus: "Now, now. Come on, guys. There's no need to argue. Let's put them on Prima Doll." Rue: "What's the purpose of the tiara?" Prima Doll: "Decision-making, cognition, and other abilities are integrated into the tiara. With it, I will have a comprehensive intelligence that exceeds my current system, which is only a mere backup." Mint: "......Yeah, whatever." Prima Doll: "I am certain it is far beyond your comprehension, Mint." Mint: "Whaaat!? You little... Ohhh!" Rue: "So, basically, it's gonna enhance your thiking and personality, right?" Prima Doll: "It's more of a completion than an enhancement. It'll get me closer to my former self." Mint: "I hope it shuts your big mouth." Klaus: "Alright, let's try it on. Whoa!" Mint: "Where'd he go!?" Prima Doll: "Over here! back to my old self again! Weee(note) Now I can move! So what do you think!? Pretty impressive, huh!?" Mint: "You're just hoppin' around like a toad." Prima Doll: "Poor Mint. She'll never get it. You can't even appreciate how incredible it is for a doll like me to move, huh?" Mint: "Ohhh!!! What do you mean by that!?" Prima Doll: "There's no point in telling you. Why don't you go fly a kite or something?" Mint: "That's it... Take this!" [She starts charging a spell.] Rue: "Mint, stop it!" Mint: "I can't stand him anymore!!! He's plain evil! Don't you agree!?" Prima Doll: "The only thing here that's evil is you." Mint: "You...BRAT!" [Mint tries to tackle him and crashes into the wall.] Prima Doll: "Klaus, my body is almost complete. All I need now is an amulet made from phantomite. Please hurry and make the amulet, Klaus. I'm dying to become my old self again." Klaus: "You're awfully eager." Prima Doll: "Of course. You two brought me this far, and I really appreciate it! I owe you guys so much!" Mint: "Hey!!! What do you mean by 'you two'!? You make it sound like I haven't done anything!" Prima Doll: "Well, have you?" Mint: "You ungrateful...!" Prima Doll: "Haa-haa. You're too slow. ???" Mint: "What's wrong?" Prima Doll: "I don't know... Feels like my power ran out." Mint: "That's what you get for goofing around." Prima Doll: "I don't understand..." Klaus: "Sounds like you need more energy. Or maybe you just need the amulet." Prima Doll: "I don't know if that's it." Klaus: "Hmm... This really is a problem. What are we gonna do if we can't solve the problem with the amulet...?" Mint: "He might not be able to break the seal..." Rue: "There has to be a way to solve this. Mint and I will try to find out." Klaus: "Alright. In the meantime, I'll work on the amulet." Rue: "I'll come back if we find out anything." Prima Doll: "Bye, Rue." [Mint decides to take the hoodlums up on their forest exhibition match offer.] Blood: "About time you showed up! [Mint kicks him.] Blood: "Blargh!!!" Smokey: "B-Bro!?" Blood: "I've gotten used to your stupid kicks." Mint: "Alright, you wanted to fight so I'm here. Come on. Let's go. I have a lot of things to do, unlike you losers." Blood: "Tch! You won't be talkin' big for long! We got help this time!" Mint: "What help?" Blood: "Yo, boss!" [The red-haired guy from before shows up.] Mint: "Hey!!! You're that punk!" Man: "Whassup? You look dumb as ever." Mint: "You should talk. Why don't you go back to the woods where you belong, porcupine-head!" Man: "What...!? What'd you call me!? Who the hell do you think you're talkin' to? I'm Trap Master! Nobody direspects me! Nobody!!! Just for that, I'm gonna beat your head like a pinata!" Smokey: "Eh-heh! Yeah, do it." Trap Master: "Shut up, fatso! I'm in charge here." Blood: "...... Boss, please bash her up! I got a hefty reward ready." Trap Master: Yea, yea... Just sit back and enjoy the show." Mint: "You're all talk! You wanna fight? Let's go! I'm gonna pay you back for those pumpkins!" Trap Master: "Tch! You think you're big time!? You're already in my trap!" Mint: "What?" [Mint is in an unfamiliar place.] Mint: "Where the heck am I!?" Trap Master: "BWAHA HA HA HA!!! Can't afford to fight outside, y'know? I always end up destroying everything. So I got my own battlefield to go all out and thrash my opponents. Ok, Mint! Show me what you got!" [Mint defeats him.] Trap Master: "Hey, you ain't so bad. Hell, I even broke a little sweat." Mint: "What are you talking about!? I beat you so bad in there! Dang, you're either a poor loser or just plain stupid!" Trap Master: "WHAT!!!? Piece of crap!!! I wasn't even half serious! You wanna die!? Huh!!!?" Mint: "!!!" Trap Master: "BWAHA HA HA HA! Better check your underwear! What a big wimp! Know what? I'm gonna let you live. Just remembered, I can't kill you yet." Mint: "What!? You're running away again!?" Trap Master: "You wanna get buried right here!? Huh!? The only reason you're breathing is 'cuz I got orders." Mint: "Orders...? Who are you working for?" Trap Master: "You wanna know? I ain't gonna tell you. Heh, heh, heh." [He disappears.] Mint: "I can't believe that porcupine is following orders. Who can it be...? Ohhh! How could I let him talk to me like that!? I can't stand that punk!" Smokey: "Heh? He's gone. W-What are we gonna do, Bro!?" Blood: "Quit your whinin'! Look at her. She's all dizzy after fighting the boss. We can easily take her now." [Mint is furiously stomping around the clearing.] Smokey: "She doesn't look dizzy, Bro." Blood: "......Alright, we're outta here." Mint: "HEY!" Smokey: "Heh!?" Mint: "You guys aren't goin' anywhere. I'm so mad right now, I need to beat up someone... And you guys are perfect." Smokey: "Heh!? We need to go home." Mint: "Not until I spank your bubble-butt!" Blood: "Hell... Let's fight her. Come on, Smokey!" [They lose, as per usual.] Blood: "Sheee... Why can't we win? WHY!!!?" Smokey: "Heh!? Hey, B-Bro, wait up!" Mint: "Whew... That felt great(note)" [Mint revisits Fancy Mel's atelier.] Mel: "Come in. Hello, Mint. What brings you here? Oh, let me guess... You finally decided to give up on the [relic]." Mint: "No way! What makes you think I'd give up on the [relic]!?" Mel: "Oh... You haven't learned your lesson yet? It'll hit you soon, and then you'll quit." Mint: "I'll never quit! My father always taught me to finish what I start." Mel: "No wonder you're so stubborn... So, what can I do for you?" Mint: "Oh yeah. I wanted to talk to you about Prima Doll." Mel: "Prima Doll? Is there something wrong with him?" Mint: "Well..." Mel: "I see...I must say that is quite odd." Mint: "Don't tell me. We need more items." Mel: "I don't think so. The amulet is the last thing it needs. Maybe the internal energy in its drive system completely radiated. After all, it was made several hundred years ago." Mint: "Drive system radiated...? What does that mean?" Mel: "Oh, it just means that it's low on energy." Mint: "Oh." Mel: "The way it is now, I don't think Prima Doll can break the seal." Mint: "Are you serious!? Well, is there anything you we do?" Mel: "Actually, there might be a way. It's kind of a rough way, and I can't guarantee anything... But I think it's worth a try." Mint: "Heck, I don't care! Let's try it! So, what do I have to do?" Mel: "It involves these kids." Mint: "Huh? Those weird fluttery things?" Mel: "Actually, it involves their brother. His name is Gorotan. He has the ability to control lightning. If you use his power, I'm pretty sure you can replenish Prima Doll's energy." Mint: "Gorotan? Where can I find him?" Mel: "He lives around this atelier. Ask the kids outside. They'll tell you." Mint: "Ok." Mel: "Gorotan is pretty violent, so be careful, ok? Then again, it might serve you well to take a beating once in a while to keep your big ego in check." Mint: "Hey, my ego's fine, thank you!" [She finds her way to Gorotan's location.] Mint: "This is Gorotan? It looks weak! This is gonna be too easy! Huh? What's that sound...?" [A big cat shows up.] Mint: "DANG! It's HUGE!!!" [Mint beats it and the cat shrinks.] Mint: "Heeey, is this..." System: Acquired [Yellow Magic] from Gorotan Mint: "It is! Nice!!! With this magic, I might be able to do something about Prima Doll's energy. Alright, time to head back." [She returns to Klaus' basement.] Mint: "You ready? Here it comes! Zap!" Prima Doll: "Oooh! Whoa! Weee!!!" Klaus: "Well, that was rather violent. I'm just relieved it didn't hit me. How do you feel, Prima Doll?" Prima Doll: "......" Klaus: "Maybe that was too much." Prima Doll: "Weee!" [The doll hits its head on the ceiling during a huge jump.] Prima Doll: "OUUUCH!" Mint: "Dang, that was dumb." Prima Doll: "Ohh... I got a little carried away. I can't help it. I'm just so happy." Klaus: "Does that mean--" Prima Doll: "Yeah! I'm overflowing with energy. Thank you, Klaus!" Mint: "HEY, you're supposed to thank ME!" Prima Doll: "Gosh, why are you so loud? Why don't you take a pill and relax?" Mint: "Ohhh, that's it! Looks like you haven't had enough. Here, I think you could use a bigger shock!" Prima Doll: "No!" Klaus: "Now, now, come on, Mint." Mint: "Hey, he started it!" Klaus: "He's just energetic. Now that he feels better, I'm sure he can break the seal." Mint: "Yeah, I guess. How much longer is it going to take to finish the amulet? Klaus: "I'm getting there. I should be done pretty soon." Mint: "Hee-Hee-Heee... Once the amulet is finished, the [relic] will be mine!" Prima Doll: "Gee, you sound so evil." Mint: "What!? Did you say something!?" Prima Doll: "What? I didn't say anything." Mint: "You little..." Klaus: "Mint, try to get along with him, ok? Well, I'd better get back to finishing the amulet." Mint: "Klaus, please hurry. If you don't finish soon, I might end up strangling him." Prima Doll: "...She's crazy." [Mint goes to the tavern.] Mint: "What!? That's them!" Belle: "Oh, it's you. What the heck are you doing here!?" Duke: "It's none of your business!" Mint: "Ohhh, I get it now! You plan to attack me while I'm in town and steal my stuff!" Belle: "You've gotta be kidding! We're not a big sneak, like you!" Mint: "I don't buy it! I'm gonna take care of you both right now!" Belle: "AH, shut up and listen for a change! We're through goin' after you. You leave us alone, and we'll leave you alone. Why do you think we gave the tiara back to Rue?" Mint: "Yeah, we were all surprised by that... So how come you're all buddy- -buddy with Rue now? Are you trying to cheat him, or what?" Duke: "We're not backstabbers, like you!" Belle: "We're not buddies with him, or anything. It's just that...we found out why he's searching for the [relic]. And we felt bad about getting in his way after that." Mint: "Really? Dang, I'm really curiousnow. Tell me what he told you." Belle: "What!? Rue hasn't told you anything?" Mint: "No. Nothing at all." Belle: "I'll be damned... Listen, he's..." Duke: "Milady, stop. I don't think it's right for us to talk about it." Belle: "Yeah... You're right." Mint: "What!? You can't leave me hanging like this! Come on, tell me!" Belle: "Stop being so nosy. Rue will probably tell you when the time comes. Alright, let's go, Duke!" Duke: "Yes, Milady!" Mint: "Hey, wait!" [Mint goes to the Lakeside, where Elena said she'd take Rue earlier.] Elena: "Hi, Mint(note)" Mint: "Hey. What are you guys doing here?" Elena: "It's a beautiful day, so we decided to come out for a walk." Mint: "Dang, what's the matter with you? I'm taking care of stuff left and right, and all you're doing is playing around." Elena: "Oh, please don't get mad, Mint. Pretty soon, I won't get to see either of you anymore..." Mint: "?" Elena: "After all, you both came to Carona to look for the [relic]. After you get it, I'm sure you'll leave and go somewhere far away. I know I'll miss you both very much..." Rue: "Mint, what are you going to do once you find the [relic]?" Mint: "Take over the world, of course. With the [relic], it should be a piece of cake! What about you, Rue?" Rue: "I..." Mint: "Wait! Let me guess. After you get your wish from the [relic], you're going to... -> Go back to your homeland -> Remain in Carona -> "Go back home, right?" Rue: "Yeah, that's what I'm planning." Mint: "And live a quiet life? Dang, how boring! Boring with a capital B." Elena: "Really? I think it's a great idea. I can't imagine Rue leading a life of violence like you, Mint." Mint: "Who are you calling violent!? So... -> "Remain in Carona, right?" Rue: "No. I'm going home." Mint: "Is there someone waiting for you?" Rue: "Um... Yeah." Mint: "Really? Is it your girlfriend?" Elena: "Girlfriend!? Really!?" Rue: "No!" Mint: "Who is it then?" Rue: "Um... She's like a sister to me." Mint: "'Like'? Hmm, sounds fishy... Well, anyhow, she's waiting for you to come home, right?" Rue: "Actually...she isn't home right now." Mint: "What?" Rue: "I've made her wait for so long..." Elena: "Rue..." Rue: "Sorry. I'm not making any sense, huh?" Mint: "Not at all. What do you mean, you've made her wait for so long?' Rue: "Let's talk about this after we find the [relic]. Elena, how is the doctor doing? Has he finished making the amulet?" Elena: "Hmm... I think it'll take a bit longer." Rue: "Oh... I think I'll head back to town. Let's go, Elena." Elena: "Ok(note)" Rue: "See you later, Mint." Elena: "Bye, Mint!" [They leave.] Mint: "Sounds like it's going to take a while until the amulet's finished. I guess I'll go check up on Klaus." [Back in town...] Prima Doll: "Hey, Mint! Look, look! I'm fully recharged now! I feel great! What do you think? Pretty impressive, huh?" Mint: "I don't see any difference. You're as jumpy and silly as ever." Prima Doll: "Oh, Mint... If you had even a tenth of my intelligence, you'd see a lot of more." Mint: "You little--" Klaus: "Heh, heh. You two sure get along." Mint: "Yeah, right! I'm dyin' to strangle him!" Prima Doll: "Gee... How can anyone be so violent...?" Mint: "...HERE! I'LL SHOW YOU!" Klaus: "Now, now. Calm down, Mint. Why did you come here, anyway? Is it about the amulet?" Mint: "Huh...!? Oh yeah... How's the amulet coming?" Klaus: "It's coming along well. I'm just about finished." Prima Doll: "Yay(note) I can't wait!" Mint: "You're telling me. Hee-Hee(note) Once the amulet's ready, Prima will be able to break the seal. Then the [relic] will be mine! Oh, I've waited so long... Hey, you'd better not screw up!" Prima Doll: "Yeah, yeah... So what do these ruins look like?" Mint: "You don't know?" Klaus: "Prima Doll hasn't been out of town yet. Hey, why don't you take him to the lakeside? You can see the ruins from there." Mint: "No way." Prima Doll: "Oh, come on. Why not?" Mint: "After all the things you said to me, forget it!" Prima Doll: "Ok, fine...I don't feel like breaking the seal anymore." Mint: "!" Prima Doll: "Good luck getting the [relic]." Mint: "You little... Fine! Geez." Prima Doll: "Yay(note)" [At the lakeside.] Mint: "I can't believe I'm baby-sitting this guy..." Priam Doll: "Wow...! It's so warm and comfortable out here. Why is that?" Mint: "Why!? Because the sun's out." Prima Doll: "Oh yeah...I've been trapped inside that cold box all this time. I never knew the outside." Mint: "That's right. You thought you knew everything. Well, now you know not to talk big all the time." Prima Doll: "...Yeah." Mint: (Dang... Did I hear him right?) Prima Doll: "Mint, let's race!" Mint: "Huh?" Prima Doll: "Let's have a race to the lakeside." Mint: "Forget it." Prima Doll: "Come on... Oh, you're afraid I'm gonna beat you, huh?" Mint: "What!? I can beat you any day!" Prima Doll: "Well, let's see then." Mint: "Fine! Let's go!" Prima Doll: "You'd better not cheat." Mint: "Speak for yourself! Prima Doll: "On your mark! Get set! GO!" [They race.] Prima Doll: "Yeahhh(note) I won, I won!" Mint: "Dang! That was luck! If we go again, I'll definitely beat you!" Prima Doll: "Yeah, whatever. I smoked you(note)" Mint: "You brat!" Prima Doll: "Hey, there are the lake ruins. So that's where the [relic] is..." Mint: "It'll be mine once you break the seal! Dang, I can't wait to get it!" Prima Doll: "What will you do when you get it?" Mint: "What do you think!? I'm gonna conquer the world!" Prima Doll: "Oh... You're so lucky..." Mint: "What do you mean 'lucky'?" Prima Doll: "You are... You have something to do after you get the [relic]. I don't..." Mint: "Huh?" Prima Doll: "Aeon's [relic]... I was born...I was created to unlock the seal on the [relic]. That's it... That's my only duty in life." Mint: "......" Prima Doll: "I'm just a tool. A key to open the door to the [relic]. After you get the [relic], I'll be of no use, and...I'll...I'll be nothing... OUCH!!!" [Mint hit him with her ring.] Prima Doll: "What was that for!!!?" Mint: "You deserved it. I don't wanna hear you whining anymore, you got that!? You're not a tool!" Prima Doll: "But I'm just a doll created to uncover the [relic]..." Mint: "Hey, if you were a tool, you wouldn't be crying. You would just do your job, and that's it. Am I right? Hmph, what a crybaby." Prima Doll: "......You're right...I'm not a tool..." Mint: "Dang, I'm getting sleepy. I'm getting tired of baby-sitting you. Come on, let's go back to town." Prima Doll: "Hey, Mint?" Mint: "What?" Prima Doll: "Um... Thanks." [Back at Klaus'...] Prima Doll: "We're back, Klaus." Klaus: "Hey. Did you get to see the ruins?" Prima Doll: "Yeah! They were neat! I raced Mint in the forest, too!" Klaus: "Sounds like you had fun." Prima Doll: "Yeah! It was really fun(note)" Klaus: "Good for you. Oh yeah! I have a little present for you. Here you go." Mint: "Hey! Is that it!?" Prima Doll: "It's the amulet!" Klaus: "I just finished it. Ok, try it on." Prima Doll: "This is weird... It's really refreshign. Wow, I feel great!" Klaus: "I'm glad to see you happy. Looks like it worked. Well, Mint, this is it. We're finally ready to break the seal on the [relic]." Mint: "Yes(note)" Prima Doll: "I'll do my best, guys!" Klaus: "That's the spirit! Ok, let's go to the lake ruins!" Mint: "Yeah, let's go! Prima, are you ready?" Prima Doll: "We're going now?" Mint: "Of course! I can almost smell the [relic](note) I can't sit still!" Klaus: "I feel exactly the same way! Ouch." Mint: "What's wrong!?" Prima Doll: "Are you ok?" Klaus: "..." Elena: "Not again. Dad, you've been working too hard." Prima Doll: "She's right. He stayed up all night to finish the amulet." Mint: "You're too old to be working like that. I think you should get some rest." Klaus: "I'm not resting now... The [relic] is within our grasp..." Elena: "Please, Dad! You have to rest!" Klaus: "I can't..." Elena: "Mom's really gonna worry if you go now." Klaus: "...I can't believe this. I've waited so long to get the [relic]." Mint: "Just sit back and relax while I get things ready." Prima Doll: "What do you need to get ready?" Mint: "We need a boat to get to the lake ruins." Elena: "Ohh, that's right. The ruins are in the middle of the lake." Mint: "You can leave it up to me. This guy named Rod gave me a ride to Gamul Forest before. Ok. You rest here while I go talk to him." Klaus: "Thank you, Mint." Mint: "Don't worry about it(note)" (This is perfect(note) Now, I can have the [relic] all to myself!)" Elena: "Mint, what's wrong? Why are you smiling?" Mint: "What!? Oh... Nothing. I'm just looking forward to getting the [relic]." Prima Doll: "Is that all...? You had a really sinister smile." Elena: "Yes! I thought so, too." Mint: "What the heck!?" [Mint goes to rod's camp.] Mint: "Rod, wake up! I need your help again!" Rod: "...Oh, it's you. Are you here to fight?" Mint: "No. I Need you to give me a ride in your Pinto again." Rod: "I told you to stop calling it Pinto. Why can't you remember my baby's name?" Mint: "You think I'm stupid? I know its name. It's..." -> Pulser-inferno Typhoon Omega Rod: "It's Pulsar-inferno, not Pulser-inferno." -> Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Gamma Rod: "It's Omega not Gamma." -> Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega Rod: "Hey, you've got a brain after all. Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega. That's right. Don't ever call it Pinto again." -> Quasar-inferno Typhoon Omega Rod: "Where did you get Quasar? It's Pulsar." -> Pulsar-infermo Typhoon Omega Rod: "What the hell is an infermo? It's inferno. Rod: "Now that you know, don't ever call it Pinto." Mint: "Okay, so get your Pinto ready." Rod: "What'd I just say!?" Mint: "It's just a name. Who cares." Rod: "Who cares about helping you, either! Why don't you go find your ride elsewhere?" Mint: "What was that sound? Was it your stomach?" Rod: "...Yeah. So what? I haven't been getting any challengers lately, so I'm a little low." Mint: "Ohhh... You can't even afford a meal. I see... Remember that lunch Mira prepared for us when we went to Gamul Forest?" Rod: "How could I forget!?" Mint: "Remember that meatball? Mmmm... And that pasta salad and chocolate mousse. Yum(note) I bet you'd like to have some of that again, huh?" Rod: "YEAHHH, but--" Mint: "I'll go ask her if you want." Rod: "Really!?" Mint: "But you have to take me to the lake ruins." Rod: "...Alright! Deal!" Mint: "Ok, I'm gonna go talk to Mira." Rod: "Don't forget to ask for the meatballs. While you do, I'll get my baby ready." [Back at Mira's...] Klaus: "Rod is going to take you to the lake ruins!? That's great! I guess you're ready then. Are you going to leave now? Good... I hope everything goes well. I'll stay here and wait for the good news." [Down in the grasslands...] Rod: "Good timing! My baby's ready to go!" Prima Doll: "Wow! This is so cool! Mint, we get to rid in this thing!?" Mint: "Yup." Prima Doll: "Alright! I love boat rides(note)" Rod: "It's not a boat! Don't EVER call my baby a boat! It's the Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega!" Prima Doll: "Mint, come on! Let's get on the boat(note)" Prima Doll: "Dammit! What is he, deaf...?" Mira: "Rod, here's your lunch." Rod: "Oh, madam! Thank you very much! You have truly made my day!" Mira: "You don't have to thank me. You've done so much for us." Rod: "Not at all, madam." Prima Doll: "Come on! Let's go!" Rod: "Calm down, boy. Go ahead and get in." Mint: "Come on. Get this Pinto moving." Prima Doll: "Pinto? Haa-haa-haa. That's funny(note)" Rod: "I should throw both of you out." Mira: "Rod, please take care of them." Rod: "I will, madam! Ok! We're ready! Pulsar-inferno Typhoon Omega! GO!" Mira: "Bye! Come back soon!" _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 13) TOWER OF MAYA [M-13] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [They start moving.] Prima Doll: "Whoooa! It's fast(note)" Rod: "This baby's dynamite, so hold on tight!" Prima Doll: "Go baby go! Pulsar-inferno Typh-- Oww!! I bit my tongue...oy." Rod: "Ha-ha-ha. My baby's so intense, you can't even say her name! Alright, listen: Pulsar-inferno Typh--Agghhh!" Mint: "...Rod?" Rod: "...What? I"m fine." Prima Doll: "Hey! You bit your tongue, too! Haa-haa." Mint: "What an idiot." Rod: "Shut up. Hey, wehre's this channel that leads to the lake?" Mint: "Keep going. We're almost there." Rod: "Ok! Time to speed up!" [They disembark.] Mint: "Ok, I'll be right back. Are you gonna wait here?" Rod: "Alright, hurry up. I'll be eating my lunch." Prima Doll: "Bye, Rod!" Rod: "Later, boy. I don't know what you're up to, but good luck!" Prima Doll: "Thanks!" Mint: "Let's go, Prima!" Prima Doll: "Hey! Wait for me!" Mint: "Hee-Hee-Heee... This is it! The moment I've been waiting for! The [relic] will be mine, and so will the world!" Prima Doll: "Gee... She's scaring me..." [They advance further.] Prima Doll: "This is weird... This is my first time here, and for some reason, it feels so nostalgic. I know exactly what to do here, too. It's amazing." Mint: "Alright, get to work! Come on, hurry! Chop-chop!" Prima Doll: "Ok, ok, geez..." Mint: "The [relic](note) The [relic](note) Lovely [relic](note) Wonderful [relic](note) With the [relic], the world is mine(note) With the [relic], Maya is goin' down(note)" Prima Doll: "Will you be quiet!? I need to concentrate! My father in the heavenly light, I serve you and only you." Voice: "My dear sister, what are you doing!?" [It's...Maya!] Maya: "Wow, it's been 2 years. I'm so happy to see you! How have you been?" Mint: "M-M-Ma...MAYA!? W-What the heck!? What are you doing here!?" Maya: "What am I doing here? I can't believe you asked me that. Have you really forgotten teh sacred duty of our kingdom?" Mint: "Oh! What duty?" Maya: "My goodness! You are hopeless! Doll Master." Doll Master: "Allow me to explain. For the last 700 years, our kingdom has protected this [relic]. It is our duty to see that the [relic] does not fall into the wrong hands. Thus, the seal must never be broken. It is our eternal duty to preserve it." Maya: "Did you honestly believe you could slip by us and get the [relic]? My dear sister, we've been ahead of you every step of the way." Mint: "Yeah? Well, you're too late! Because I'm gonna break the seal and get the [relic] right now!" Maya: "I absolutely forbid it! If you insist on breaking the seal... I will crush you with my power!" Mint: "Yeah!? You're on!!! Valen's [relic] is mine! I won't let you or anyone else stop me!" Maya: "My dear sister, that is enough! Just because you are an ex-princess does not mean you can do was you wish! Ohh, you are a disgrace to our kingdom!" Mint: "Hey, what do you mean, 'ex-princess'!? I'm still a princess! I'm Princess Mint!" Maya: "You must be joking! How can you have the gall to call yourself a princess!? You are a loafer. You are an-- EX-Princess!" Mint: "Stop calling me 'ex'!" Maya: "Excuse me? Did you say something, ex-Princess?" Mint: "DANG IT! YOU (expletive)! I'm gonna get Valen's [relic] and shut you up permanently!" Maya: "I will stop you at any cost! I will never allow a crazy person like you to get the Aeon [relic]! Oh, just the thought of you getting the [relic] is giving me goosebumps..." Mint: "What am I!? A monster!? That's it! I'm not gonna take your crap anymore! Maya: "It's been 2 years, and you still haven't learned your lesson, have you? Book of Cosmos! My dear sister, you look rather hungry." Mint: "Huh? What are you talking about?" Maya: "Here's a little snack." Mint: "? UNGH!!!" [A pumpkin fell on her.] Mint: "!!! PUMPKIN!!!" Maya: "HUAHH-HA-HA-HA-HA! My pumpkin really missed you!" Mint: "NOOOO!! HEEELP!!" Maya: "..." Prima Doll: "!?" Maya: "Prima Doll, was it? I cannot let you break the seal to the [relic]." Doll Master: "What should we do with this doll? If we leave him, he might attempt to break the seal again. I believe we should destroy him." Maya: "That won't be necessary. We will detain him at our kingdom for now." Doll Master: "The princess has spared your life. You should be grateful. Now, come with us." Prima Doll: "No..." Voice: "Run, Prima Doll!" [Rue jumps on the scene.] Doll Master: "You...!" Prima Doll: "Rue! How did you--" Rue: "Come on! Let's get out of here!" Prima Doll: "Ok!" Mint: "Hey! Don't leave me!!!" Rue: "I'll come back for you! I promise!" Doll Master: "You're not going anywhere. Psycho Master!" [The Psycho Master appears behind Rue.] Psycho Master: "You cannot escape. Do not attempt to resist. Your attacks are meaningless against me." Voice: "Oh yeah? How about mine!? Psycho Master: "!!!" Rod: "Too slow!!!" [Rod punched PM :p] Rod: "How does that feel, big mouth?" Psycho Master: "...Impossible!" Rod: "Well, don't just stand there! Let's go!" Rue: "Alright! [They leave Mint behind.] Doll Master: "You fool. You underestimated them." Psycho Master: "I am sorry, my lord. I wil bring them back right away." Doll Master: "Let them go. We can capture that doll anytime. First, we must secure this area. Your Highness." Maya: "Yes. I will use the Book to fortify these ruins." Mint: "...I'm gonna throw up..." [A tower rises out of the ground and Mint is incarcerated.] Mint: "Dang it! That heartless snake! I can't believe she's doing this to me... She took away all my magic, too! How can she be so cruel to her only sister...? Ok, time to stop moping and get the heck out of here. If she thinks she can keep me down, she's dead wrong! I'll sneak out of here in no time! Huh? [Maya enters the cell.] Maya: "So, how are you feeling?" Mint: "Take a wild guess! How could you lock me up!? Get me out of here right now! Get out of my way!" Maya: "You're not going anywhere. I can't allow a dangerous person like you to go free. The world is a much safer place without you." Mint: "What am I, a monster!?" Maya: "...I think you are. You were going to conquer the world with the Aeon [relic], weren't you?" Mint: "!!!?" Maya: "I can't begin to imagine what would've happened if you got the [relic]. You would've begun a reign of terror that would've ended in oblivion. Oh, the horror..." Mint: "You...! Ohhh, I've had it! You're dead!" Maya: "Excuse me? How do you plan to beat me without your magic? Would you like a taste of my Book again?" Mint: "You (expletive)! I swear, I'm gonna get you for this!" Maya: "HUAHH-HA-HA(note) It feels so good to watch you suffer(note)" Doll Master: "Your Highness, it is almost time to leave for the lake ruins." Maya: "I am aware of that. I can leave anytime. Have you made the necessary preparations?" Doll Master: "Yes, Your Highness. Everything is ready." Maya: "Very good. As always, you have done your duty well." Mint: (What are they up to...?) Doll Master: "How is the ex-princess doing? It's rather strange to see her behind bars." Maya: "She should be grateful. At least she has a roof over her head now." Mint: "What!?" Maya: "Alright, let's go to the lake ruins. I am looking forward to seeing Valen's [relic] with my own eyes." Doll Master: "Yes, Your Highness." Maya: "My dear sister, you will receive your meal shortly. I have asked the chef to prepare a full course meal to celebrate our reunion." Mint: "Are you serious?" Maya: "Yes... It's your favorite, a full course meal of pumpkins!" Mint: "P-Pumpkins!!!? Ohhh... I'm gonna die..." Maya: "HUAHH-HA-HA. Enjoy your dinner." [She leaves.] Mint: "Dang... She's become a major snake since I left. What am I gonna do...? I won't be able to eat anything. I'm gonna die... Huh? What is that sound? Whoaaaa! Oh, it's just a porcupine... What is it doing here? ???: "Are you alright?" Mint: "!? Did it just..." ???: "I told you I'd rescue you." Mint: "What the heck!?" [The porcupine turns into...Rue!] Mint: "RUE!!!" Rue: "Hey, Mint." Mint: "W-W-What are you!? How did you do that!? How did you turn into a porcupine!? Come on, tell me!" Rue: "Calm down." Mint: "How can I calm down!? What are you!?" Rue: "......I don't have time to explain, so I'll just show you." Mint: "Show me what?" [He takes off his hat and...] Mint: "What the--your head..." Rue: "..." Mint: "What is that gem on your forehead?" Rue: "This gem is a part of my body. It gives me the power to transform into other creatures." Mint: "Wait. That means..." Rue: "Yeah... I'm...I'm not human." Mint: "Then what are you?" Rue: "I don't know... Darn it! They know I'm here! Let's get out of here!" Mint: "Ok." Rue: "Come on, Mint! Follow me!" Mint: "Dang, I've never seen anything like that before. And that punky hair under his hat? It's totally not him..." [They run for awhile and come to a passageway that's a huge abyss.] Mint: "What the hell!? How are we supposed to get across?" Rue: "Don't worry." Mint: "?" Rue: "Watch carefully." Mint: "Hey! Something flashed! What was that!?" Rue: "A platform. There are invisible platforms all over this passage. We can use them to get across. They're all within jumping distance." Mint: "How!? You can't even see them!" Rue: "Don't worry. I know where they all are. I crossed this place when I came in. You'll be fine if you just follow me. Ok, let's go." Mint: "Ok, let's do it. Don't go too fast, alright?" Rue: "Ok, here we go." [They jump across.] Mint: "Good job, Mint(note) Dang, I'm good! I knew I could do it! Hey, what's this? My magic! YES!!! Hee-Hee-Heee(note) It's all over now! Maya is sooo dead!" Rue: "Um, I think we should run for now. Look." [Pumpkins are following them across the abyss.] Mint: P-Pumpkins!" Rue: "Come on! This way!" [Up in the throne room.] Rue: "!?" Mint: "What's wrong?" [A witch on a cannon descends.] Mint: "What is that? !!!?" Rue: "Duck!" Mint: "UNGH!!!" [A pumpkin hits her square in the face.] Rue: "Alright! Mint... Where did she go?" [She kicks him across the room.] Mint: "Right here, you idiot! You knew I was behind you! How could you!? You were supposed to get hit, not me! Dang, that thing could've left a scar on my beautiful face." Rue: "I'm sorry... Hey!" Mint: "Huh? More pumpkins!? Let's get out of here!"" Rue: "It's too dangerous to take the stairs. Get on that platform!" Mint: "That thing can carry only one person. What are you gonna do?" Rue: "I'll get on that one. Mint, hurry!" Mint: "This is no time to think." [They both rise up.] Mint: "...Ugh." Rue: "What's wrong?" Mint: "That ride made me sick. Give me a minute." Rue: "The pumpkins are coming!" Mint: "What!? Oh, I'm gonna puke... Let's go." [Further on, pumpkins corner the two.] Voice: "Whassup, losers? Where you gonna go now, huh!?" Mint: "You're...Trap Master! You're working for Maya, too?" Trap Master: "Pshhh, no way! I only take orders from Doll Master. Get it through your rotting frog-brain, you dumb brat!" Mint: "Dang, why do you talk so loud? You must be deaf, or plain stupid." Trap Master: "WHAT!!!? You won't be talkin' big for long. I'm gonna throw you offa this tower!" Mint: "AAAAHH! Stay away!" Rue: "Mint, hold on tight!" Mint: "What!? What are you gonna do!?" Trap Master: "Say your prayers! Get 'em!" Rue: "JUMP!!!!!!" Mint: "AAAAAAAAAAH!" [They jump off.] Trap Master: "BWAHA HA HA HA!!! Yeah!!! They're dead!!! They're probably squished like bugs... ...The hell? What's that sound?" [Hexagon caught both of the teens.] Trap Master: "What the hell!!!?" Belle: "You thought you had 'em, didn't you!? Maybe you won't be so quick to celebrate next time! See ya! Trap Master: "DAMMIT! This is bull!" [They fly away.] Belle: "Was that perfect timing or what?" Rue: "Yeah! Thanks a lot!" Belle: "How's Mint doing?" Rue: "She was overwhelmed from the shock. She lost consciousness when I made her jump." Mint: "......" Belle: "Good. We can enjoy a peaceful ride back to town." [At the lake ruins...] Mode Master: "My lord, we have a problem." Doll Master: "What is it?" Maya: "Nothing big, I hope." Mode Master: "Princess Mint has escaped." Maya: "WHAAAT!? Oh my goodness! I'm beginning to sound like my sister. Ahem... How in the world did she escape?" Mode Master: "I'm sorry, Your Highness. We should have been more careful." Trap Master: "She got lucky. That's all! I should've greased 'em when I had the chance!" Psycho Master: "I don't wish to hear excuses. You have failed miserably." Trap Master: "Yea, yea, why don't you rub it in some more?" Maya: "How could this have happened? Ohh...I'm getting a headache." Doll Master: "Do not worry, Your Highness. Your sister must have escaped to Carona. We'll raid the town and capture her." Trap Master: "Yea, time for some serious action! Man, I'm gettin' psyched!" Doll Master: "I believe Prima Doll is also there. Your Highness, I suggest we capture him as well... Kill two birds with one stone. With Prima Doll's powers, we can break the seal at the lake ruins. Then Valen's [relic] will be ours!" Maya: "I can't believe what I'm hearing! Our duty is to prevent the [relic] from ever returning to this world!" Doll Master: "But, Your Highness, why take the risk of it falling into the wrong hands? Imagine if Princess Mint got her hands on the [relic]..." Maya: "It's frightful even to think about it..." Doll Master: "I believe the [relic] would be much more secure in our custody." Maya: "......" Doll Master: "Your Highness. Let us claim the [relic]." Maya: "No. I won't allow it. Valen's [relic] is beyond our powers. It will surely bring about disaster. We must never come in contact with it. Do I make myself clear?" Doll Master: "......Yes, Your Highness." _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ 14) CARONA VII [M-14] _______________________________________________________________________________ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ [By nightfall, the escapees make it back to town.] Mint: "We finally made it..." Rue: "I think we're safe for now. I don't think they'll come after us in here. Your sister probably won't allow it... I'm surprise you guys are so different." Mint: "What do you mean by that!?" Rue: "You know, I never would've imagined you were a princess. I would kind of like to know why you left home to look for the [relic]." Mint: "I got plenty of question for you, too. What's up with the transforming? And since when did you team up with Belle? I want you to tell me everything!" Rue: "Ok, I will. Belle and Duke are waiting for me at the tavern. Why don't you come join us?" [She does.] Duke: "You're late, Princess." Mint: "What? You guys know about me, too?" Belle: "Rue told us. How could a vulgar girl like you be a princess...? No wonder you're here. You got kicked out of your home, huh?" Mint: "Hey! You don't know anything, so shut up! I've been through hell since I left home. It's painful to even talk about it..." [Later...] Mint: "...and that's how Maya took away my right to the throne... So I was forced to leave the country and look for the [relic]. Oh, poor me. I've suffered so much..." Belle: "Why am I getting the feeling that it's all your fault?" Mint: "What!? How could you say that!?" Duke: "You wanna hear about suffering? You should hear Rue's story." Mint: "Oh yeah, what's your story? Why are you looking for the [relic]? And that transformation thing you do. What the heck is that? Who are you?" Rue: "I don't know...I don't know who I am or where I came from." Mint: "?"