=============================================================================== Tales of Legendia Game Script By Roratastic Chaos Control3290 and Compass ******************************************************************************* SPOILER WARNING There are massive spoilers throughout this guide, as it contains all dialogue. ******************************************************************************* TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .................................................... Game Beginning .................................................. Chapter 1: In Pursuit ........................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... <1wb> Misty Mountains .............................................. <1mm> Bandits' Lair ................................................ <1bl> Crystal Forest ............................................... <1cf> Secret Passage ............................................... <1sp> Old Oresoren Village ......................................... <1ov> Secret Passage ............................................... <1sc> Chapter 2: Just Out of Reach .................................... Port-on-Rage ................................................. <2pr> The Crags .................................................... <2cr> Oresoren Village ............................................. <2ov> Waterways .................................................... <2ww> Chapter 3: A Fateful Encounter .................................. Great Hollow ................................................. <3gh> Poppo's Workshop ............................................. <3pw> Ruins of Frozen Light ........................................ <3fl> Forest of No Return .......................................... <3nr> Chapter 4: The War-Torn Land .................................... Man-Eating Ruins ............................................. <4me> Maurits' Hermitage ........................................... <4mh> Front Line ................................................... <4fl> Bridge Plain ................................................. <4bp> Bridge ....................................................... <4br> Werites Beacon ............................................... <4wb> Chapter 5: Awakening ............................................ Village of the Ferines ....................................... <5vf> Hidden Fortress .............................................. <5hf> Altar of the Sea ............................................. <5as> Werites Beacon ............................................... <5wb> Chapter 6: The Fallen Lands ..................................... Coast ........................................................ <6co> Ice Monument ................................................. <6im> Thunder Monument ............................................. <6tm> Earth Monument ............................................... <6em> Geoglyph Area ................................................ <6ga> Coast ........................................................ <6ca> Chapter 7: Shining Blue ......................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... <7wb> Wings of Light ............................................... <7wl> Character Quest Introduction .................................... Port-on-Rage ................................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Fallingwater/Lumen Spring .................................... Character Quest: Will ........................................... Great Hollow ................................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Thunder Monument ............................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Waterways .................................................... Vista Point .................................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Character Quest: Norma .......................................... Man-Eating Ruins ............................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Ice Monument ................................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Crystal Forest ............................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Interlude ....................................................... Village of the Ferines ....................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Character Quest: Chloe .......................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Earth Monument ............................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Forest of No Return .......................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Character Quest: Moses .......................................... Misty Mountains .............................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... The Crags .................................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Bandits' Lair ................................................ Quiet Lands .................................................. Lumen Spring ................................................. Character Quest: Jay ............................................ Old Oresoren Village ......................................... Oresoren Village ............................................. Werites Beacon ............................................... Ruins of Frozen Light ........................................ Oresoren Village ............................................. Mirage Palace ................................................ Werites Beacon ............................................... Character Quest: Grune .......................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Altar of the Sea ............................................. Wings of Light ............................................... Werites Beacon ............................................... Altar of the Sea ............................................. Cradle of Time ............................................... Altar of the Sea ............................................. Contact ......................................................... =============================================================================== Introduction =============================================================================== Hello, and welcome to the long-awaited Tales of Legendia Game Script! As the title suggests, this is the script of every dialogue scene in the game and thus contains MASSIVE SPOILERS. This is a joint effort between myself (Roratastic), Chaos Control3290, and Compass. I thank them deeply for their submissions to the script. I'd have a lot more work on my hands without them. Thanks guys! Also, a side note. This script contains all REQUIRED dialoge. Therefore, conversations with various NPCs will not be recorded unless you are required to speak to that person to continue the storyline. READING THE SCRIPT [] = My explanations for what is going on {} = Emoticons <> = Quick Jump references (see Table of Contents) Throughout the game, characters use several emoticons. I only included those relevent to the dialogue/action/etc that I thought were important. They are found in my portions of the script in {} brackets. Onward to the script! =============================================================================== Game Beginning =============================================================================== [The scene is completely black. Out of the darkness, a young man's voice can be heard.] Senel: Take...this! [The scene fades in to reveal our main hero bent over, panting, hands on his knees. He is standing on a ship drifting across the ocean, looking out over the sea. A blond girl runs up from below the deck, and faces the white-haired boy.] ???: Senel! Senel: Shirley! Stay inside! Shirley: But! [Just then, a strange monster rises up from the water. It makes an odd bleating noise, like a goat. Senel looks towards the front of the ship and spots the harpoon mounted there. He runs over to it and turns back towards the blond girl, Shirley.] Senel: Hurry up and hide! [Shirley runs back below the deck] Senel: Hey! Over here! [The monster responds to the taunt, goes underwater, then rises back up near where Senel is standing. It bites at him, and he falls over. The monster goes back underwater once again, and Senel gets to his feet.] Senel: Come on. Come on. [Senel adjusts the harpoon] Senel: Let's see how you like this! [The monser rises up from the ocean again, and Senel fires the harpoon. The screen flashes white, and when we can see again, the monster has gone. Senel bends over panting again, and Shirley runs up from under the deck.] Senel: *Sigh* Shirley: Senel?... Senel: He got away... If the engine were working, we could catch up and finish him off... Shirley: Please, don't push yourself. You've hardly slept at all this past week. Senel: I don't have a choice. You never know what'll happen. A ship could come by any time. Shirley: I can keep watch, too. Senel: No. You know the sea breeze is like poison to you. Shirley: Don't worry, I can take a little bit. Really. [Shirley runs off to the middle of the ship, and Senel follows her] Senel: Hey, hold on! [Suddenly, a flying monster appears over the back of the ship in a flash of dark purple light. It flies over to where Senel and Shirley are standing.] Shirley: Huh?... [Senel runs between Shirley and the monster, bracing himself for battle] Senel: Shirley, get back! [Senel battles and defeats the flying monster] Senel: That monster felt...different than the others. It was almost...human. Shirley: Was that...a teriques? [Suddenly the sea becomes more violent, causing the ship to rumble. A bright golden light can be seen in the upper left corner. Senel and Shirley look around in confusion.] Senel: What now?! Shirley: *Gasp* Senel, look! Behind you! Senel: Huh? What the?!... [Anime cutscene begins. The boat that Senel and Shirley are on floats on the waves before a mysterious golden light. Shirley backs away a little bit.] Shirley: W...What the?!... [Shirley stares at the light, bewildered. Senel tenses up as they both watch the light. Suddenly, a huge object appears where the light was, heading straight towards Senel's boat. The two scream as their ship is tossed aside violently. Salt water splashes up into the boat, and Senel attempts to shield Shirley from the seawater. Several beatuiful scenery shots are shown, including a high waterfall, birds flying over a forested area, and clouds drifting around huge rocky mountains. The small boat is then shown again, floating on now-calm waters. Senel and Shirly are shown laying side-by-side on the ravaged boat. Senel recovers, gets to his knees, and holds his head. He looks over to Shirley and finds her lying next to him.] Senel: Sh...Shirley... [Shirley is laying on her side, drenched in seawater. Senel begins to shake her.] Senel: Shirley! Say something! Shirley! [Shirley remains unresponsive. A golden light appears and gets brighter, drawing Senel's attention to a column of golden light stretching into the sky.] Senel: What the?... [The view backs up, showing the column of light rising up from a large pool of water surrounded by a strange-looking chunk of land. Anime cutscene ends. The scene changes to a young blond man standing on a beach, looking out over the water. A flash of golden light appears, before a monster identical to the flying one Senel fought off earlier appears and approaches the man on the beach. He turns to face it, raises his hand, and the monster disappears in a flash of purple light.] ???: So, she's come... [He turns and runs away from the water. The scene returns to Senel and Shirley, now laying on a similar beach. Shirley is still laying down, and Senel is standing over her. Their boat is laying off to the side.] Senel: Shirley, hang on! Shirley: Ahh...ahh... Senel: This fever...She's burning up. She got seawater all over herself... [A muscular man in orange runs up to the two.] ???: Hey, is everything all right? [The man in orange spots Shirley, walks over, and examines her condition. Shocked to find her in such a state, he turns to Senel.] Senel: Is there someplace around here with fresh water? A river or a pond or something? ???: Well, there's a small spring at the top of the hill... Senel: Thanks! [The screen fades out to black, and footsteps can be heard] ???: Hey, wait! [When the picture returns, the man in orange is standing alone. He shrugs to himself, looking off in the direction that Senel took Shirley.] ???: What was that about? [He then walks over to Senel's abandoned boat, crossing his arms as he looks it over] ???: That boat...only Marines of the Holy Alliance use those boats. That means that kid is... [Screen fades to black, and turns to Senel and Shirley. Shirley is laying underwater at the spring, while Senel looks over her. The man in orange calls out to him.] ???: Hey, what do you think you're doing?! [He runs into the waist-deep water] ???: Are you trying to kill her? She'll drown! Senel: It's all right. ???: Like hell it is! [Shirley's hair begins to glow light blue.] ???: Her hair, it's...glowing? [Senel runs into the water and stands between the man and Shirley] Senel: Hey, quit staring at her. [The screen fades to black for a moment as Senel explains some things to the man in orange. The two are standing on the land beside the spring.] ???: So seawater makes her ill, but fresh water helps her recover? I've never heard of anyone with a body like that. And on top of that... [He turns around and looks at Shirley in the spring, her hair still glowing] ???: The way her hair glowed, it's just like... ...Just like a Shining One. Senel: I said, quit staring at her! [The man turns back around, focus returning to him and Senel.] ???: First the pillar of light in Raging Bay, and now a Shining One. It's just as the legend said... That girl, who is she? [Senel stands there, not saying anything. The man appears frustrated, but shrugs and shakes his head] ???: Hmm. The silent treatment. Let's try a different question. Why have you come here, Alliance marine? [Senel turns towards him, remaining quiet for a moment before explaining] Senel: We didn't so much come here as we were drawn in. We were drifting on the sea when this thing just came out of nowhere. What is this place, anyway? ???: The Legacy. We're standing on a giant ship, a remnant of an ancient civilization. Senel: A ship... Wait, a ship?! [A noise draws their attention to the spring. Shirley is standing now, facing the blond man from the beach beforehand. She is taking a defensive stance.] Senel: Shirley! Shirley: Senel! Senel: Get away from her! [Senel runs up and stands in front of Shirley, between her and the blond man.] ???: You... You have no right to say such a thing. Senel: What?! [Senel prepares to fight this man] Senel: Who the hell are you?! ???: Die. [The blond man runs up to Senel, and the two proceed to battle. Senel is unable to do any damage against this stranger. However, Shirley's scream interrupts their fight. They turn to see her laying on the back of a large orange wolf-like creature on the opposite bank of the spring. A young man with red hair and an eye patch is standing over Shirley and the wolf.] Man with an Eye Patch: So, this sweet little thing's the Merines, huh? [Senel, the blond man, and the man in orange run to the edge of their bank] Man with an Eye Patch: I didn't think she'd really be here, but lo and behold...there she was! See ya! [The redhead runs off with the wolf and Shirley] Senel: Stop! [Black wings appear on the blond man's back. He proceeds to fly after the redhead and the wolf.] Senel: It's that monster again! I can't worry about that now. I need to save Shirley. Do you know anything about that man with the eye patch? ???: His name is Moses Sandor. He's a notorious bandit. Senel: Do you know where he's headed? ???: To his hideout, no doubt. The bandits' lair is in a high area beyond some mountains. Come, follow me. [He turns around to face Senel, giving a proper introduction] Will: I never got your name. I'm Will Raynard. And you? Senel: Senel Coolidge. [Will runs off, and Senel follows him] =============================================================================== In Pursuit Chapter 1 =============================================================================== [Senel and Will travel a short way down the path, before spotting a strange pig-shaped object. The two walk over to it, and it turns into a girl wearing a chef's hat. She is dancing happily.] ???: Nice to meet you! Senel: Uh...Something weird just popped out. Who is that, Will? Will: Don't ask me. I've never seen someone that strange. ???: I...I'm not weird! Or strange! [Senel and Will turn to face her, and she gives her name] Mimi: I am the 28th Wonder Baker, Mimi! Senel, Will: (The 28th...what?) Mimi: How do you like that? Impressive, huh? [Senel and Will stand in silence] Mimi: I see you're at a loss for words. As a reward for finding me, I'll teach you a simple recipe for making bread. Senel: Great. And just where are we supposed to make it? Mimi: Just go to a bakery. Will: Come to think of it, there is a bakery in town. Mimi: If we meet again, I'll teach you more recipes. [Mimi runs past Will and Senel, then turns back a moment] Mimi: Bye bye! [She turns to take her leave, trips, and falls over] Mimi: Ow ow ow... [She gets back to her feet and points at Senel and Will] Mimi: But a little thing like this can't stop me! I shall rise again! [She runs offscreen, and we can hear her trip again] Senel: What was that all about? Will: I have no idea... [Senel and will continue on, until they come to a cliff overlooking the Legacy. Senel goes over to the edge and takes in the view, before turning around to face Will.] Senel: What is this place? Will: Quite a sight, isn't it? It's amazing that all of this is on a ship. [Senel looks back out over the cliff, and Will crosses his arms] Senel: There's even a city... Will: Senel. Senel: Hmm? Will: Have you ever heard the word "Merines" before? Senel: {!} [He turns his back on Will] {...} ...No. Will: Hmm. Very well. [Senel turns back around and faces Will] Will: An ancient kingdom once flourished aboard the Legacy. It was known as the Kingdom of Terises. The kingdom was actually led by a person designated as the Merines. Senel: So you're saying this Merines thing is connected to the Legacy? Will: That's right. [He walks closer to Senel] It seems that the Merines was able to control this great ship using nothing but the power of his will. The reason Shirley is being pursued is because some people believe her to be a descendant of the Merines. Senel: Why would they think that? Will: Right around the time you arrived, a pillar of light appeared in the center of the Legacy. Senel: A pillar of light... Will: "When the pillar of light appears, a new Merines shall arise." It's an old legend taken from the records of Terises. [Senel crosses his arms and turns away] Senel: That's got nothing to do with us. It's just a coincidence. Will: I thought so too, at first. But, once I laid eyes on her...on Shirley...I started to wonder. Senel: Why? Will: Because Merines means "Shining One." Senel: *Gasp* Will: The Legacy was discovered fifteen years ago. The ship is shrouded in countless mysteries, very few of which have been solved. We don't have the slightest idea about even basic things, like how it moves or when it will stop. Were a descendant of the Merines to appear, many would consider her an invaluable asset. Senel: Yeah, well... That's got nothing to do with Shirley. =============================================================================== <1wb> Werites Beacon =============================================================================== [The two continue down the winding path until they enter a city. People are chatting, walking around, interacting. Senel stops in his tracks and looks around. Will takes a few steps past him and turns around] Will: Welcome to Werites Beacon. It gets its name from the lighthouse. Lively little place, isn't it? [They walk a little ways farther into the city, before Senel slows down. Will stops along with him. They look off into the distance] Senel: A lighthouse? Here? [Will points off into the distance, and a picture of the lighthouse in question appears on the screen as Will explains] Will: It's some kind of beacon--a remnant of the Kingdom of Terises. No one knows what it's really for. It lights up occasionally, so the people just think of it as a lighthouse. [The picture fades and returns to Senel and Will. A villager runs up to them, and stops when he sees the two.] Townsman: Will, great timing! Come, quick! [Will nods to the townsman, then turns to Senel to excuse himself] Will: There's a plaza with a fountain in the center of the city. Wait for me there, Senel. Senel: Hey! First tell me how to get to the bandits' lair! [The two run off before Senel can finish. He tries to run after, but quickly gives up.] Senel: {scribble} A plaza with a fountain... [Senel passes through the city and finds the fountain Will mentioned. People are standing around chatting with each other. Senel walks to the center of the plaza to wait for Will. A boy dressed in purple with a ponytail on the side of his head approaches Senel.] ???: Hello, there. Is this your first time in Werites Beacon? You're dressed like an Alliance marine. You look pretty strong. [Senel stares at him for a moment, before turning his back on him. The boy runs around Senel and addresses him again] ???: So? Are you strong or are you not? Senel: Who cares? ???: I care. I really want to know. I need to know. I can't stand it when there's something I don't know. You know? [Senel refuses to respond, so the boy in purple jumps to the center of the plaza close to where Senel is standing. He calls out to everyone present] ???: Hey, anybody wanna take me on? If you can beat me, I'll give you 50,000 Gald! [The chatter immediately stops, and everyone looks to where Senel and the boy are standing. The boy turns around and points to Senel.] ???: ...That's what this person just said! Senel: Hey, what are you trying to do?! [The boy just smiles at him, then jumps out of the way as everyone crowds around Senel] Townsman: Sounds like a good time to me. Townsman: Yeah, I'll take you up on that! [A few people crowd closer to Senel] Senel: {vein} Get out of my way! [Senel raises his hand, which starts to emit a strange glow. The townspeople are shocked by this, and one backs up nervously] Townsman: H...his fingertips! They're glowing! [The rest of them back up, frightened] Townsman: W...wait, this guy's an eren?! [The boy in purple crosses his arms, still standing off to the side] ???: He can use eres...Interesting. Iron eres, I presume. He certainly looks like the type who acts before he thinks. {laugh} Come on now, folks! Don't hold back! It's 50,000 Gald, remember? Fifty thousand! [They all turn to face the boy, and Senel puts his arm down] Townsman: {scribble} Yeah, but still... Townsman: I dunno, I mean, it's not like we can use eres... [The boy in purple looks towards the fountain, and a strange man's voice calls out to everyone at the plaza.] ???: Hey! What's all the commotion about? [The townspeople look up, surprised. Senel looks around in confusion, before he looks up and sees the fountain. Two people are shown standing on the fountain, a man with a frilly shirt and a woman in a hat. They jump down and land in front of Senel. The boy in purple is gone, and the man with the frilly shirt points at Senel and begins to sing.] ???: Hey yo, you there causin' trouble, don't you know the rules of this town? Townswoman: Fighting is banned! Townswoman: Violence, too! ???: Exactly right! Just what they said. You gotta obey the rules at all times, you dig? Townswoman: What if you break them? ???: Oh, no! Townswoman: What if you disobey? ???: Brrrrrrrr! Chorus: What'll happen? What'll happen?! What'll happen?!? What'll happen?!?! ???: Those who break the rules will get to feel, the iron hammer of justice and hear its thunderous peal. Townsman: Yeah! They're defenders of justice! ???: If there's a crime, we'll stop it! If there's a brawl, we'll squash it! Oh, yeah! That's...our...gig! Chorus: Go Bouncers! [The song ends, and the strange man turns to Senel] ???: Yo! You got it? {laugh} [The man walks over to Senel and reaches out to him. Senel punches him, and he backs away] Senel: {vein} Get your hand off me! [The townspeople watch nervously] Townsman: H...hey! How could you?... Townsman: Do you realize what you've done?! Do you know who this is?! Senel: Yeah, well he started it! Townsman: There's nothing he hates more than someone interrupting his song! Senel: ...Huh? ???: Heh heh. Hah hah hah hah hah. Townsman: Ooh, he's angry! Curtis is angry! Townsman: You're in trouble now! Curtis: Isabella! I find myself filled with the most intense sadness! Isabella: Yes, Curtis. Curtis: Now I must harden my heart! I must swallow my tears! All for the sake of reforming this wayward youth! Isabella: Yes, Curtis. Curtis: Still! It must be done! For the sake of love! Beauty is power! Great Bantam! Isabella: Beauty is sin! Wonder Bantam! Curtis: Prepare yourself! We are the Bantam Bouncers! [The two jump on Senel, and the screen goes black. Several noises can be heard in the darkness] Senel: Oh, hell... Curtis: What?! Isabella: Oh, defeat! [When the scene returns, Curtis and Isabella are laying on the ground in front of Senel. The boy in purple is back.] ???: Hmm. So he's stronger than the Bouncers. [The boy in purple walks away, and Will runs up to Senel] Will: Senel, what's going on? What happened? [Will looks at the Bouncers laying on the ground. Senel shakes his head] Senel: These guys just came at me. Will: Why don't you tell me the full story? Senel: I don't have time for that! I've got to get to the bandits' lair, now! [Will shrugs and shakes his head. Senel gets frustrated and takes a fighting stance] Will: What, are you planning on just charging in there like a rabid dog? Senel: Out of my way, or else... [Will puts an arm behind him, and his hands begin to glow like Senel's did earlier. Senel resumes a normal stance] Senel: That eres stone...it's glowing! You're a crystal eren?! Will: Time for your punishment, boy. Lightning! [A bolt of lightning crashes down from the sky and strikes Senel, knocking him onto his back.] Senel: Ugh! [The screen fades out to black. When it returns, Senel finds himself behind bars. An older woman is standing there, watching him] ???: Have you awakened? Will really should try to hold back a little more. It's good that he takes his job as a sheriff so seriously, but sometimes he takes things a bit too far. Will: Now, now, let's not be spreading falsehoods, Madame Musette. [Will comes down the stairs and stands outside Senel's cell] Will: My real occupation is that of a natural historian. I never claimed to be a sheriff. [Senel pounds on the bars of his cell] Senel: Let me out of here! Will: Seems like you still haven't learned your lesson. Musette: Will told me about the situation. Would you mind if I asked you a question? What exactly is your relationship to Shirley? Senel: Shirley's... She's...my little sister. Musette: I see. Then you must go save her, mustn't you? Will, why don't we let Senel go? Will: But... Musette: He's just earnest, that's all. He can't help but be anxious. When your sister is in danger, you must run to her immediately--no matter where she is or what stands in your way. That is what brothers do, is it not? Will: Don't blame me if he stirs up trouble again. [Will unlocks the door to Senel's cell] Musette: Well then, why don't you accompany him? Will: Is that an order? Musette: Just a suggestion. Though, now that I think about it... I believe a certain spirited young lady also headed off to Moses' hideout. Will: Chloe Valens went there? Musette: Yes. And it seems she went alone. Do you think she'll be all right? Will: [hangs his head] So now I'm a babysitter... I guess I don't have much choice. Very well, I will help you get your sister back, since I now seem to have other business there as well. Senel: {...} Musette: Isn't that nice, Senel? Senel: [Walks slowly out of the cell] Um...thanks. Musette: You're quite welcome. [Will joins Senel and the party goes up the stairs and leaves the house. The two stop outside.] Senel: Let's hurry to the bandits' lair. [Musette walks out from the house carrying a piece of paper] Musette: Will, I believe you've forgotten your map. Will: Ah, thank you. Musette: Take care of yourself, Senel. When you return with Shirley, let's all get together for tea. [Senel and Will leave town] Will: Hold on, Senel. Let's see about taking the duct. Senel: What are those? Will: They're special passages that allow for nearly instantaneous travel to various points on the Legacy. From now on, we should try looking for ducts wherever we go. It'll allow us to go back to that place in an instant. =============================================================================== <1mm> Misty Mountains =============================================================================== [The two arrive at Misty Mountains. They walk a little ways in, and come across a purple wavy bubble] Senel: There's something here. Will: This is a Chaotic Zone. It's a place that teems with the spirits of monsters. You're likely to encounter much stronger monsters within these zones. The citizens try to avoid them if at all possible. However, though dangerous, some treasure hunters and erens rush inside, seeing only the treasure chest that lies beyond. Senel: So, you need to ask yourself whether you're ready to pass through it or if it's better to avoid it. Will: That's right. [Senel and Will travel further into the Misty Mountains. The pair stops in the middle of a bridge on their way through.] Will: The fog's gotten a lot thicker. Bandit: Halt! Senel: Look! Up there! [Will looks up with him. A girl in blue is standing in the middle of the bridge above them, surrounded on both sides by bandits.] Will: Looks like I'll be taking care of my other business first. Bandit: We've got you now. Give up! ???: You've "got me"? "Give up"? Just who do you think you're talking to? Save your threats until after you've tasted my blade! Demon Fang! [The girl swings her sword, cutting the bridge she's standing on. She falls to the bridge below her, and lands in between Senel and Will.] Will: Such a reckless little girl, to cut down the entire bridge like that. Senel: She's an iron eren... ???: What, there are more down here? So be it! [The girl in blue attacks Senel and Will, calling them kidnappers. The boys fight back for a short while, before Will interrupts the battle.] Will: You're mistaken. We're not with those bandits. ???: What? Will: We're here to rescue a kidnapped girl. ???: O...oh, really? I just assumed... Senel: [Shrugs, shaking his head] That's real good, slicing people up on assumptions. ???: {blush} Will: Senel! Senel: So you're headed for the bandits' lair, too? ???: Yes. Senel: To do what? ???: My objective is the same as yours. Senel: And my objective has absolutely nothing to do with you. ???: No matter. I cannot stand by and allow injustice to prevail! [The three bandits from the upper bridge run up behind Senel, Will, and the girl in blue.] Bandit: At last! We've got you now! Will: Sounds like there's more of them on the way. We can't afford to get surrounded. Run! [Senel, Will, and the girl run off the bridge, followed by the bandits. The screen goes black for a moment, then Senel and Will are standing off to the side of the bridges.] Senel: Are those all Moses' men? Will: Yeah. Quite the little army, isn't it? [Looks around] Hmm? Where did she go? Senel: Who knows? Must have run off on her own. Will: Damn, I needed to speak with her. Senel: Is she the "young lady" Musette was talking about? Will: Yes. Chloe Valens. As expected, her sense of justice has driven her to come here and rescue Shirley. Senel: Why? She doesn't even know Shirley. Will: She was born a knight. Knights act according to their duty. Senel: A knight? {...} [The two boys make their way through the rest of the Misty Mountains.] Will: The Bandits' Lair should be just a little further ahead. Senel: Finally. Will: There should be a duct somewhere around the hideout. Let's use it to return to town when we need to. [Senel and Will follow the grassy path and stop outside the hideout.] Will: I think there was an entrance by the hideout. Let's use it when we want to return to the city. =============================================================================== <1bl> Bandits' Lair =============================================================================== [Senel and Will arrive at the Bandits' Lair, and walk indoors.] Moses: Well, y'all finally made it! [Senel and Will prepare to fight the bandit as he approaches along with the orange wolf.] Senel: Moses! Will: An ambush? Moses: Now what's that face for? And after I came all the way out here just to show you folks some hospitality! Y'all could be a bit more grateful, you know? Ain't that right, Giet? [The wolf responds with a bark as he sits down.] Senel: Let Shirley go! Moses: So that's the girl's name? Shirley? You know her? Senel: I said, let her go! [Senel charges forward towards Moses, only to have the floor open under his feet. Senel falls through the floor into the room below.] Senel: *Gasp* Moses: Y'all watch your step, now! [Will runs to the edge of the trap door and calls out.] Will: Senel, are you all right? Talk to me! Senel! Moses, you-- Moses: Humph. Don't look at me. He's the one who fell for it. [Moses and Giet turn around and run off.] Will: Senel! Hey, Senel! [Scene changes to Senel standing alone in the dark, looking up.] Senel: Will! Can you hear me? Will! {scribble} I need to get back up there. [Senel travels alone through the dark tunnels. He hears a noise, and slows down. Another noise is heard, and he runs to stand up against the wall.] Senel: (Someone's there. Did Moses send someone after me? They won't get me that easily!) ???: Aah! Senel: (Aah?) [Senel finds himself standing near Chloe in the darkness.] Senel, Chloe: Aaah! Chloe: You're--! Senel: --that harebrained chick! Chloe: H...how dare you address me like that! Senel: Well, if you're here, you obviously fell into one of those trap doors, right? Chloe: Be quiet! You're a fine one to talk! [Another strange noise is heard. Senel pushes Chloe up against the wall.] Chloe: Aah! What do you think you're-- Senel: Shut up. Someone's coming. Chloe: Urgh. Don't press so hard!... Will: Senel, are you there? [Will walks over to find Senel and Chloe up against the wall.] Will: Oh! Well, well, well... {...} And to think, you two only just met. Senel, Chloe: What are you talking about?! Will: Come with us. Let's head back up. Chloe: All right. [The three of them find the stairs and stop once they reach the top.] Will: Now, Miss Chloe Valens. Chloe: How do you know my name? Will: Your reputation as a defender of justice precedes you. Chloe: It is my duty to help those in need. Will: They say you jumped into a couple's squabble and beat the man half to death. Chloe: ...When? Will: Three days ago. Did you not realize what you had done? Chloe: ...No. Will: I've heard several stories like that about you. Chloe: ...Lies. All lies. Senel: Nice way to help people. Chloe: Quiet, you! Will: The spirit with which you attempt to follow your beliefs is certainly admirable. But it would be wise to think a bit more about the potential consequences of your actions. Chloe: Yes...I guess you're right. Will: You've seen how dangerous this place is. I think it would be best for you to return quietly to the city. Chloe: No. I've come this far. I don't think I should retreat now. Even as we stand here, that poor captured girl is suffering. Will: I had a feeling you'd say that. In that case, work together with us. Chloe: With you? Will: That kidnapped girl is actually Senel's sister, Shirley. Chloe: {!} Oh, I see... [Chloe turns to Senel, and Senel turns away.] Senel: {...} Chloe: {...} All right. Senel: {!} Chloe: Now that I know your situation, for me to refuse would be to go against my very calling. I shall accompany you. Will: Then it's settled. Right, Senel? Senel: {...} Whatever. It's just until we rescue Shirley, anyway. Will: *Sigh* {scribble} Chloe: Well, then...might I ask you two your full names? Will: I'm Will Raynard. And this is... Senel: Senel Coolidge. Chloe: Raynard and Coolidge. Understood. I shall address you as such from now on. [The scene changes to Shirley standing alone in a room. Moses and Giet walk into the room and stand around her.] Moses: {...} They say the Merines ain't like normal folks, but... Lookin' at you here, I don't see no difference. Maybe you're just disguised as a regular person? [Giet sniffs Shirley, then walks over and sits near Moses. Giet whines.] Moses: No, ain't that...Well, I'm stumped. Shirley: Please let me go. Moses: Do what I want you to and I just might. Shirley: What do you want? Moses: I came to the Legacy to master sacred eres. Shirley: Sacred eres? Moses: Yeah. It's a kind of eres where your fingernails glow with all the colors of the rainbow. Its power can move mountains. Supreme arcane eres...that's what sacred eres is! Why don't you tell me where I can get it, hon? Shirley: Wh...why are you asking me? I've never heard of-- ???: Moses! [Another bandit runs into the room.] Moses: What's up, Csaba? [Csaba whispers something into Moses' ear.] Moses: Well! Sounds like things are about to get interestin'! Csaba: What should we do? Moses: You have to ask? We're gonna go play around with 'em a bit! [turns to Shirley] We'll finish our chat later. I'm gonna go check out some big rats. [Moses, Csaba, and Giet leave the room. Shirley tries to follow, but they lock the door on her.] Shirley: Ah... [hangs head] [Senel, Will, and Chloe make their way through the Bandits' Lair. At the top of another flight of stairs, they stop and look around. Moses and Giet stand before them, and the three take a fighting stance.] Moses: I tell you, folks these days are somethin' else. Bargin' in here all greedy, tryin' to kidnap a poor little girl. Senel, Chloe: Look who's talking! Moses: Heh...Your girl's on the top floor! [Moses turns around and runs off along with Giet.] Chloe: What was that about? Will: Sounds like he's playing with us. Like cat and mouse. Senel: I'm going to pound you into the ground! [Following Moses, the party encounters another duct. This one is green, instead of the usual red color.] Senel: Is that a duct? Will: It seems like it, but something's wrong. I don't think it's working properly. Chloe: But there's no other way out. Senel: Then I guess we'll have to go. [They enter the green duct, and wind up in a strange green room.] Senel: Where are we? It feels different from the hideout. Will: I see...so this is one of the infamous Puzzle Booths. Senel: Puzzle Booth? Will: Sometimes you end up in places like this when you use the ducts. It happens when the path is twisted. This is the first time I've encountered it. Senel: What should we do? Will: If we can get to the duct over there, we should reach our original destination. They call it a Puzzle Booth because of its structure. We should be able to move that block over there. It would appear we need to push blocks out of the way and push other blocks to fill gaps in order to go forward. Senel: I see. Will: Press the START button if you get stuck, or if you accidentally push a block. You can change your view, try again, or even escape in order to make it easier to assess the terrain. Senel: I understand. I'll press the START button if I get stuck. [They complete the puzzle, and end up back in the Bandits' Lair.] Will: This looks like the top floor. [The three of them walk over to the door in front of them. Senel tries to open the door, but it refuses to budge.] Will: Is it locked? Senel: [knocks] Shirley! Are you in there? Shirley: Senel?... Senel: Shirley! We finally found you! How are you feeling? Shirley: I'm all right. How about you? Are you hurt? Senel: I'm fine. Sorry it took so long to get here. Shirley: No, no. Don't worry about that. Thank you for coming to rescue me... Senel: Stand back. I'm going to break the door down. Shirley: Can you do that? Senel: I will do it. [Senel punches the door several times. Screen fades, and returns with Senel bent over, tired. Will puts himself between Senel and the door.] Will: Stop! There's no point in continuing this! Senel: Move! Chloe: You're bleeding! You're going to destroy your hands! And you were calling me harebrained?! Senel: I said, move! Shirley: Senel, please stop! Senel: Shirley?... Shirley: Please, don't do anything foolish. I don't want you to get hurt on my account. Senel: {...} ...All right. I'll find another way. Will: Let's catch Moses and make him tell us where the key is. Chloe: He might be carrying it himself. Senel: Yeah... Shirley, hang on just a little longer. We're going to get the key. Shirley: Please be careful. Senel: I will. [The party walks over to another room, just to the left of where Shirley is locked up. Senel, Will, and Chloe run into the room to find Moses and Giet laying on the floor.] Moses: About time y'all showed up! Giet and me were gettin' tired of waitin'. Senel: Hand over the key! Moses: [stands and holds up the key] So that's it, huh? You want this key that bad? [Giet gets up] Well, in that case... Come and get it! [Giet tackles Senel to the floor. Will and Chloe check on him and help him up. The three engage Moses and Giet in battle, and emerge victorious.] Senel: Hand over the key. Moses: Humph. This fight ain't over yet... Csaba: Moses, we're under attack! [Csaba runs into the room, and Moses and Giet get up.] Moses: Under attack?! Csaba: They're already at the entrance! Moses: What?! [Moses runs to the window, and everyone follows. Outside, there are bandits fighting against men in red. A strange woman wearing a helmet with two large horns is standing behind the red troops.] ???: The Merines girl is in there somewhere! Find her, at any cost! [Scene returns to Moses and everyone overlooking the fighting below.] Moses: Who in the hell are those red guys?! Will: I've never heard of an army like that on the Legacy. When did they come aboard? Senel: That's!... Will: Do you know them, Senel? Senel: ...No. [Moses, Csaba, and Giet run halfway across the room towards the door, then stop and turn around.] Moses: Hey, you there. [throws the key at Senel's feet] You want the key, right? Take it. Senel: Moses? Moses: Don't get me wrong, now. I'm just lendin' it to you for a bit. We still gotta settle our score. But for now, we got bigger fish to fry. Giet! Csaba! Come on! [Moses runs out of the room with Csaba and Giet. Senel picks up the key.] Chloe: If we don't move quickly, we'll get caught in the fighting. Will: Let's hurry back to Shirley. [The three run over to the room where Shirley is being held. As they approach, the hear a scream from inside the room.] Shirley: Aaah! Senel: [knocks] Shirley! What is it?! [Senel, Will, and Chloe enter the room. Inside, Shirley is encased in a large purple sphere. Standing behind her is the blond man from before.] Senel: You! Will: You're the flying man that was at Lumen Spring! [The sphere floats closer to the blond man, who's wings appear. He flies off with Shirley, and the party tries to run after.] Senel: Wait! Dammit! Where's he headed?! [Csaba runs into the room.] Csaba: This way. Hurry! That flying guy seemed to be going toward the Crystal Forest. You can get there from the rear exit of the hideout. Follow me! [The party goes back through the hideout and walks over to the rear exit where Csaba is waiting for them. He opens the door for them.] Csaba: If you go out here and just keep going straight, you'll reach the Crystal Forest. Will: Why are you helping us? Csaba: I'm sure Moses would do the same thing if he were here. Chloe: There's one thing I'd like to ask. Do you know of a swordsman with a tattoo of a snake on his arm? Csaba: A snake tattoo?... No, I'm afraid not. Chloe: I see... Csaba: Well, bye now. Good luck. [Csaba runs off, and the party runs out the doors. The scene changes to the entrance to the Bandits' Lair. The troops in red surround the door, along with the woman with the horned helmet. Moses walks out with Giet.] Moses: Sorry to keep you waitin', darlin'. ???: Hand over the Merines now. Moses: Whoa, easy there, baby. You came all the way out here to see me, so why don't we have us a little fun? [Giet growls at the lady.] ???: Unfortunately, I haven't got time for weaklings like you. Moses: Well, y'all came up here itchin' for a fight. We're just glad to oblige! Ain't no backin' out now! Let's get it on! [Screen fades out, then returns to the party outside the Bandits' Lair.] Will: The Crystal Forest is toward 12 o'clock. Will you be staying with us, Chloe? Chloe: Of course. [They travel along the Legacy, finally approaching the Crystal Forest.] Senel: Let's open the duct. [The duct back to Werites Beacon is opened, and the party enters the Crystal Forest.] =============================================================================== <1cf> Crystal Forest =============================================================================== [Senel, Will, and Chloe walk into the Crystal Forest. They stop a moment while Senel and Chloe look around the forest. Suddenly, a scream is heard.] ???: Aaah! [The party prepares for a fight. A girl in yellow runs out in front of them, and skids to a stop. The party puts away their weapons.] ???: Ah, hey! You there! [she looks off in the direction she came from] Oooh! [The girl runs off into the forest. A giant spider-like creature comes out, looks at the party for a moment, and then follows the girl into the forest.] Chloe: Wh...what was that? Will: A crystarantula. They look fearsome but they're actually quite gentle. They don't normally attack people. Chloe: It sure looked like it was attacking her. Will: Well...they tend to show no mercy to those who enter their nests. Crystarantulas have a habit of collecting shiny objects. Treasure hunters often run into trouble with them. Chloe: Is that what she was? Will: Most likely. Chloe: Well, we can't just abandon her. Let's go after her. Senel: Then this is as far as we go together. Chloe: Why?! Senel: I'm going to find Shirley. I'm not interested in that girl. Chloe: It's not a matter of interest! You know, you are incredibly self-centered! Senel: And you can't keep your nose out of other people's business. Chloe: The nerve! Will: That's enough, you two. Senel, Chloe: [turn away from each other] ...Humph. Will: {scribble} We're all headed in the same direction. Rescuing Shirley is our first priority, but we'll keep that girl in mind as well. [Scene changes to the Misty Mountains. Moses, Giet, and Csaba are running away from their hideout. Moses falls to one knee, and they stop.] Moses: Oww! Csaba: M...Moses, are you all right? Moses: Damn horn-wearin', street-walkin', wannabe domme... [gets up and nods] We ain't done yet, baby. Not by a long shot. [The party travels further into the Crystal Forest. A voice calls out to them on their way through, and they stop.] ???: Hey! [The girl in yellow runs past them, then turns around and points at them.] ???: I can't believe you guys! Why didn't you help me?! So heartless! Oh, why are people so cruel? I can't take it! Will: Perhaps first you could explain why you were being chased by that creature. ???: {panic} Um... Will: If I had to guess, I'd say you probably got caught ransacking its nest. ???: Ah, well... Chloe: Bingo. Senel: Well, she's an easy read. Will: Maybe you should look at yourself first, before you go accusing others. ???: Oh, come on! That's different! When you see a cute girl in trouble, don't you think you should do something? Senel: Not really, no. ???: What?!...You know, I don't like you. You're cold. Or...maybe you don't like cute girls... Senel: {vein} No! I mean, yes! I... ???: Whatever. Whether it's all cute girls or just me, it doesn't really matter now. Hello! Chloe: Who are you waving at? [Senel, Will, and Chloe turn around. The crystarantula is standing behind them, angry.] Senel, Will, Chloe: Ah. ???: Looks like he wants to play with you guys now. He's all yours. Have fun! [The girl runs off, and the crystarantula walks up to the party.] Senel, Will, Chloe: Why us? [They battle the crystarantula and defeat it. Afterwards, the girl is back.] ???: Thank you so much. You all fought for little old me. Senel, Will, Chloe: No, we didn't! ???: I didn't expect all three of you to be erens. You should've told me that sooner, sillies. [walks up and stands right in front of Senel] People need to help each other out, you know? It feels good to be useful, doesn't it? Senel: [backs up] What are you babbling about? ???: {...} I've made up my mind! I'm going to let you join my party! Senel, Will, Chloe: What? ???: {note} I've been looking for an eren I could get some mileage out of. Finding three at once is more than I could have possibly hoped for! Senel: Whatever. Will: What's your name? Norma: Me? Norma Beatty! And since you asked, I'm a world-class treasure hunter, if I do say so myself! Will: I didn't ask. Norma: Aw, come on. Listen-- Will: Norma, did you see a man flying through the sky near here? He would've had a girl with him. Norma: A flying man? What are you, stupid? If you want to see acrobats, go to the circus. Will: Who are you calling stupid? [hits Norma on the head] Norma: Ow! Will: We don't have time for this. [The party walks away from Norma, into the forest.] Norma: Hey, wait! Hold up! Hang on a sec! Guys? [Senel, Will, and Chloe travel deeper into Crystal Forest, Norma following behind them. The party stops, and she taps Senel on the shoulder.] Norma: Come on, let's work together! Let's be a team! {vein} Join my team and let's be friends, dammit! Senel: You're not the one who should be getting mad! [Will notices something, and all four run over to a wall. A latter lay broken and useless off to the side.] Senel: It looks like the path continues beyond this wall. Will: We should be able to use a ladder to get to the path, but it looks like someone didn't want that to happen. [Senel walks over and taps against the wall. Norma walks over to the wall and stands beside him, crossing her arms.] Norma: Hmm. So you want to get through here. Say, Senny. Senel: {sweat} Senny? Will, Chloe: (Nicknames?) Norma: Why don't we make a deal? I'll make it so you can pass through here... And in exchange, you'll join my team! Senel: Like you could actually do that. Norma: Oh? You don't believe me? You'd flip if you knew how good I was! Senel: *Sigh* Norma: {fume} Ooh. Here, watch! [turns to Will and Chloe] You two, also! Uh... Senel: Will and Chloe. Norma: Hmm...glasses...bossy..."Teach"! And you're "C"! Will, Chloe: {!} Hey! Norma: Now that that's settled, allow me to gently blow this wall to kingdom come. [Norma backs up from the wall, facing it. Her hands begin to glow.] Chloe: Her nails are glowing. Senel: You're an eren, too?! Norma: Crystal eres looking nice, as usual. Will: {!} No, don't! Norma: Grave! [A large chunk of rock rises from the ground, shattering the crystal wall that blocked their path.] Norma: Heh heh. See? Piece of cake! [Will walks over and hits Norma on the head again.] Norma: Ow! What was that for?! That hurt! Will: You idiot! You just ruined a valuable display of nature's beauty! Norma: {scribble} But-- Will: {...} Come with us! Chloe: We're taking her with us? Will: There's no telling what she'll do if we let her roam free. I'm keeping her with me and watching her like a hawk. [Senel shakes his head, and Norma turns to Chloe.] Norma: {...} Hi. Senel: ...Whatever. [The four continue through the Crystal Forest. At the edge of the forest, an object on the ground shimmers and catches Senel's attention. He runs over to examine it.] Senel: This is Shirley's brooch! [Norma runs over to Senel.] Norma: Brooch? Ooh, what's it look like? Let me see! Let me see! Hey! Why are you hiding it? Let me see it! Come on! Senel: Shirley must be this way. [Senel walks off, and Chloe and Will follow him.] Norma: Oh, Senny. You're so greedy. [The scene changes to the horned woman standing on the beach with several of the army men in red. A man wearing a mask approaches, and she adresses him.] ???: You're late, Stingle. [More troops approach from the right, led by a man with with a large red cape and a thin man with a face mask. The man with the cape speaks to the horned woman.] ???: Melanie, have you located the Merines girl? Melanie: Yes, sir. We are currently in pursuit. ???: Give me a detailed report. Melanie: Right away, sir. [The screen blacks out for a moment as Melanie gives the report. Afterwards, the thin masked man is standing in line with Melane and Stingle.] ???: Cashel, order the troops to be ready to move out at any time. Cashel: Yes, sir. [The man with the large cape leaves. Cashel turns to the other two.] Cashel: Cashel, Melanie and Stingle. It's been a while since the Terrors have been assembled like this. I left the good fighting on the mainland to come to this ship in the middle of nowhere. I'd better get to have some fun. [The scene on the beach ends, and returns to the party standing outside the Crystal Forest.] Norma: Let me jot that down. Shirley's brooch... Senel: What are you writing? Norma: I'm creating a Collector's Book. It's a must-have for any serious treasure hunter! I'm going to start cataloging every new item we find! [They continue in the direction that Shirley most likely was taken. They discover a strange area in the side of a large rock.] Senel: Let's open the duct. [The duct opens, and they enter the Secret Passage.] =============================================================================== <1sp> Secret Passage =============================================================================== Senel: There she is! Shirley! [Shirley is still encased in the purple sphere and is with the blonde man. He is standing near what appears to be a doorway embedded in a huge rock.] Norma: That girl all slumped over there is Senny's sister? No way! She really is floating in midair! [The blond man stares at them for a moment, before turning around. His hand glows, and he places it against the sealed enterance. The door responds and slides open.] Will: It's the entrance to a ruin? [The blond man walks inside, Shirley floating alongside him. The party runs towards the door, but it slides shut in front of them.] Chloe: Damn, we didn't make it! Norma: What are you worried about? We can just open it ourselves. [Norma's hand glows, and she places it on the door. Nothing happens.] Norma: Hello? Don't just stand there! Help me out! Chloe: What are we supposed to do? Norma: Put your hands on the door, like me. Come on! [They all walk over and place their hands on the door. The door responds this time, and slides open.] Norma: {note} All right! Nothing can stop the four of us! Chloe: What just happened? Norma: Using the power of eres, you can open up doors in ruins that are normally shut tight. Isn't that cool? Will: All right. Let's go inside. [Senel, Will, and Chloe walk inside the ruin, leaving Norma outside. She has her back turned and doesn't notice they left.] Norma: Now do you see why I made you my team? Treasure hunters and eres were meant for each other! So, you see... [turns around] ...Hello? {sweat} [Norma runs into the ruins after them. The four are standing at the top of a large flight of stairs leading down through a tunnel.] Norma: Hey! Don't leave me behind like that! Will: To think, there were ruins here. I didn't realize it the last time I came. Chloe: It looks like a passageway. Norma: A passageway? Oh, yeah, a passageway... Oh, I know! This must be that thing! Chloe: That thing? Senel: What thing? Norma: The secret passage made during the era of the Kingdom of Terises. You haven't heard of it? Will: No. I'm surprised you have. Norma: Well, I am a world-class treasure hunter, after all. {note} Chloe: Impressive. Norma: Of course, I do have a cheat sheet--the records my teacher left me. Will: You have a teacher? Norma: {note} Oh, yeah, he's a real scoundrel, let me tell you. He-- Senel: We don't have time for stupid gossip. We need to catch that guy. Norma: Hey, don't call it stupid! [The party travels down through the Secret Passage. As they run into the next room, the whole place shakes and they stop.] Senel: Does the Legacy have earthquakes? Will: It does shake sometimes, but I've never felt an earthquake like this before. Chloe: Are you sure it's safe to be down here right now? Will: There he is! [The flying man lands near Shirley, who is still trapped in the sphere.] ???: So, you managed to come this far. Norma: Hey, you know, up close he doesn't look that bad... Senel: You're not getting away this time! [The blond man releases Shirley from the sphere, and she is left laying on the ground behind him.] ???: You... I've had enough of you. I will bury you, right here and now! [They fight, and again little damage can be done against him.] Senel: *Huff* *huff* Norma: This guy's tough...And we've even got him four-to-one... [Another earthquake shakes the place, and a pillar near Shirley cracks.] Senel: No! Shirley! Norma: The pillar's collapsing! [The blond man rushes over and leaps in front of the falling pillar. It collapses completely, and Shirley lay on the other side, unharmed.] Chloe: Aah! Will: He...sacrificed himself to protect Shirley... Senel: But...why? [Screen fades out. Senel, Will, and Chloe are standing over Shirley away from the fallen pillar.] Will: She doesn't appear to be injured, but... Senel: Shirley, wake up. Shirley! Norma: Hey, everyone, listen up! We're in trouble! The path we came down caved in with the earthquake! We're seriously trapped! [The crumbled remains of the pillar suddenly shake and break away. The blond man is standing in a sphere identical to the one he had Shirley in.] Norma: Aah! [The sphere vanishes.] Norma: Uh, oh. You're still alive?! ???: You haven't heard the last of me! [His wings return, and he flies off.] Shirley: Ahh...uhh... Senel: Shirley?! Shirley: Senel... Senel: You're awake... Will: It's good to see you're all right. Shirley: *Gasp* Senel: Don't startle her! Will: That wasn't my intent... Norma: Hah hah hah! She's scared of you! [Will thumps Norma on the head] Norma: Ow! [Screen fades out] Shirley: Thank you so much for all you've done for me. Chloe: It is only natural to aid those in distress. You need not feel obliged. Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face? Shirley: N...no. Will: We can talk more later. For now, let's just get out of here. Since the way we came is blocked, we'll have to go forward. Any objections? Senel: Just hang on a little longer, Shirley. Shirley: I'm sorry that this all happened because of me... Senel: It's not your fault. [They continue forward and enter another Puzzle Booth.] Senel: Here we go again. The exit duct isn't open. Will: I believe we'll need to turn on the switch over there to open the duct. That means...I found it. Norma: What's that? Will: It's the Sorcerer's Ring. It emits a ball of light. Turn on the switch by hitting it with the ball of light. Sometimes there are places with multiple switches. All of the switches must be turned on in order to open the duct. That's a reflector. It can reflect the ball of light from the Sorcerer's Ring and change its direction. Chloe: So we need to turn on the switch by using the Sorcerer's Ring and the reflector. [They solve the puzzle.] Norma: The Sorcerer's Ring is disappearing. Will: The Sorcerer's Ring can only manifest itself within the Puzzle Booth. [They exit the booth and continue on. Shirley trails behind, and they stop.] Senel: Shirley? Shirley: I...I'm okay. Don't worry. Senel: Let's rest for a bit. [They all sit in a circle.] Norma: I guess the rumor about Shirl being the Merines really was just a rumor. I mean, anyone can see she's a normal person. Chloe: I never believed the rumors were true. The very idea is preposterous. Norma: Just what rumors did you hear, C? Chloe: That her whole body lights up, that she can breathe underwater... Norma: Yeah, those're the same ones I heard. It's one of the legends of the Radiant. Chloe: The Radiant...that's the name of the people from that ancient civilization who created the Kingdom of Terises. Norma: Right. I mean, sure, their culture might have been a little different from that of today's people. Shirley: {...} Norma: But they weren't like fireflies or fish, you know? Senel: All right, can we talk about something else now? Shirley: Senel... Will: Once we return to the city, Shirley will be under my protection. Senel: Wait a minute. Says who? We were only supposed to be together until I got Shirley back. Will: I can't let her out of my sight until this Merines business cools down. Senel: Like hell you can't. Shirley: Senel. Senel: {scribble} [Senel and Will continue to discuss. A small brown creature dressed in blue approaches Shirley and catches her attention.] ???: *Ors* Senel: You won't have to worry about us. We'll be leaving this ship soon enough. ???: *Ors* Will: Well, that would be the wisest thing to do. Senel: Did you hear that, Shirley? Once we get out we can... ???: *Ors* Norma: ...Who are you? Pippo: I'm Pippo, of the Oresoren. Pleased to meet you! Norma: It's a talking otter... Pippo: I'm a bard. [strums his harp] Norma: A talking otter who plays harp... Chloe: Norma, don't be rude. Norma: Well come on, look at it! Will: It's an otter. Norma: See? I told you! Pippo: Did you come to visit our village? Oh, I'm sorry. The village has already moved. Will: You have a village? Pippo: Shall I show you the way to our old village? It's very close. Norma: What do you think? Will: I'm intrigued, but I think we should decline. We don't know what dangers might lurk out there. There's also the possibility of some sort of trap... Pippo: [tilts head] *Ors?* Norma: Aww...those big, round eyes...and that desperate look on his face... Shirley: {heart} He's so cute... Chloe: Th...that's so not fair! Norma: Teach! How can you possibly doubt cute, little, innocent Pippy? Senel: (...Pippy?) Will: Ah, well, it's not that I doubt him... Norma: All right then, Pippy! We'll follow you anywhere! Do as you please! Pippo: Oh, wonderful! Welcome! It's this way! [They follow Pippo to the Old Oresoren Village] =============================================================================== <1ov> Old Oresoren Village =============================================================================== Pippo: This is where our Oresoren village used to be. ???: Pippo! Pippo: Quppo! [Another otter, this one dressed in red, runs over.] Senel, Will, Chloe, Norma: Quppo? Quppo: Greetings! I'm Quppo of the Oresoren. Pippo: My brother Quppo is the top martial artist among the Oresoren. Norma: Martial artist?... [Quppo stares at Senel, then at Chloe.] Quppo: Your eyes...You two have the eyes of a true warrior! Just like mine. Senel: O...oh... Chloe: Uh...thanks. Norma: I had no idea that anything like the Oresoren even existed. Will: Nor did I. I've been on the Legacy for ten years, and I've never heard as much as a rumor. Pippo: We've known about you all forever. I've been to your city many times. Norma: S...seriously? Will: The townspeople must have looked at you quite strangely. Pippo: Not at all! They were all very nice! Even when I just stood there without saying anything, people gave me food! Senel, Will, Chloe, Norma: (They thought they were pets...) Will: Ahem. At any rate... These kinds of surprises occur quite often when you live on the Legacy. Chloe: What surprised me was that eres could open the door to the ruins. I never imagined that I could use my eres like that. Will: It's only been fifty years since erens first began appearing among humans... However, in the Kingdom of Terises, it may have been common for everyone to use eres. Chloe: Why did the Kingdom of Terises fall? Will: That is one of history's greatest unknowns. No one has been able to provide a real explanation for the fall of Terises. Norma: For that matter, no one knows why they built their kingdom onboard a ship, either. Will: If the Cataclysm really occurred, that might tie in to the explanation. Pippo: What's the Cataclysm? Will: A great disaster said to have struck the world several thousand years ago. Supposedly, half the world's land sunk into the sea. Pippo: How scary! Senel, Shirley: {...} Senel: Shirley, come here a sec. Shirley: Hm? Okay. [Senel and Shirley walk away from the group.] Shirley: Why did we come over here? Senel: You don't want to listen to that, do you? Shirley: Ah...it's...it's okay... Senel: Oh, yeah...You dropped something. Shirley: You found my brooch? Oh, that's wonderful! I thought I'd never see it again... Senel: Yeah, well, I know how important it is to you. Shirley: Thank you, Senel! I'll never lose it again! Senel: Okay. [The two return to where everyone else is.] Quppo: Pippo told me everything. You can't get back out? Will: We'd be grateful if you could tell us of another exit. Quppo: Then allow us to lead you! Norma: All right! We're off to the surface! Pippo, Quppo: Onward! [They continue on and exit the village area, and are back in the Secret Passage.] =============================================================================== <1sc> Secret Passage =============================================================================== Pippo: There's a stairway leading up a little further ahead. We can get out through there. [The party keeps going. Suddenly, there is another earthquake.] Quppo: Oh no! The path is blocked! Chloe: I guess this caved in during the earthquake as well. Quppo: It looks like we can get through if we dig a little. Senel, Will, would you help us? Senel: Sure. Will: Understood. Quppo: You three can take the next shift. Norma: How about I just use my crystal eres and blow it away? Senel, Will, Chloe: No! Norma: What is it with you guys?! You really don't trust me, do you?! Will: What would give you the slightest inkling that we trusted you? Norma: *Sob* I knew it! Fine then, you just watch! [Norma begins to cast a spell. Senel and Chloe step closer to her.] Chloe: Norma, let's step over here. [Chloe pushes her away from the group.] Norma: Let me go! [The girls are sitting around while the boys dig.] Norma: Come on! Work! Work! Work! Senel: Shut up! Shirley: Um, Norma? Norma: Hmm? What's up? Shirley: Ah, it's just... Norma: {...}{idea} Oh, heh heh, I get it. You don't like it when I play around with Senny. You're getting jealous, huh? Shirley: {////} No. Norma: Really? Chloe: Norma, that's enough. Norma: Okay, okay. I'll stop. By the way, C, I've been meaning to ask you. Why did you come to the Legacy? I mean, you didn't really just come for the sake of justice, did you? Chloe: {...} No special reason. I'm just looking for someone. What about you? Do you have some purpose here? Norma: I'm glad you asked! I've come to the Legacy in search of the Everlight! What's the Everlight, you ask? It's a miraculous jewel that can grant any wish! Chloe: I find that hard to believe. How can something like that really exist? Norma: Ooh, is that all you can say? Don't you have any sense of wonder? Of adventure? Chloe: I'm sure anyone else would feel the same way. Right, Shirley? Shirley: Hmm... Norma: Just you wait! I will find the Everlight, no matter what! Shirley: You're very enthusiastic. ...What is it? Norma: Ah, I just happened to notice the brooch you're wearing. Shirley: My brooch? Norma: Is that the one Senny found? Shirley: Oh. Yes. Norma: Could I take a quick look at it? Shirley: Sure. Norma: That's an unusual stone. Shirley: Yeah, kind of, I guess... Norma: This color...it's similar to the one in his records. No, no, no... That's too easy. It couldn't have been right next to me all along. But, then again... Shirl? Shirley: Yes? Norma: Can I have this brooch? Shirley: No! [grabs the brooch back from Norma] I can't ever let go of this. It's extremely important. Norma: Whoa...she got all serious, all of a sudden. Shirley: The stone in this brooch once saved my life. Chloe: Give up, Norma. Don't try to force her to do something she doesn't want to. Norma: All right, all right. I won't ask for it again. Chloe: That's better. Norma: So sell it to me. Chloe: Hey! Norma: Fifty Gald. Chloe: You cheapskate! [Senel and Will walk over.] Will: We got it. Let's go. Norma: (Ugh, he showed up at the worst possible time. But, I'm not giving up yet...) [Norma looks back and forth at Senel and Shirley.] Norma: Senny, Shirl...you two don't really look like each other. Do you have any other brothers or sisters? Shirley: Oh...I have an older sister. Senel: What do you care? Norma: Jeez, what's your problem? [They continue down the Secret Passage.] Pippo: Just a little further. [The ground rumbles.] Quppo: The Long Long Demon must be getting closer. Norma: Long Long Demon? What kind of name is that? Pippo: The Long Long Demon is a really big, really scary monster. Quppo: It was the Long Long Demon that chased us away from our old home here. Will: Is it the Long Long Demon that's causing these earthquakes? [The ground rumbles again.] Quppo: Aaaah! [A strange monster rushes past the group.] Pippo: It's the Long Long Demon! It saw us! [The monster comes up behind the party.] Norma: Aaah! What is that big, purple thing? A giant worm? Ew... Chloe: Unbelievable! Quppo: We've got to run! [Everyone runs away and the monster chases them. The screen goes dark and footsteps along with monster sounds are heard.] Chloe: How long is this thing going to chase us? Norma: Give us a break already! [The party is shown running from the monster. They approach a sealed door.] Quppo: We made it to the exit! We can get out from here! Will: Open the door! Hurry! Senel: This thing just doesn't give up! Chloe: We'll hold off the monster. Raynard, Norma! Open the door! Norma: Ohh, it won't open with just two of us! Senny, C! Help! Chloe: We can't! Norma: Come on! Chloe: Ugh! [Chloe is thrown back.] Will: Chloe! [gets out his hammer] Norma: Not you too, Will! Will: Norma, find a way to open that door, now! [Chloe and Will charge back into the fight.] Norma: What am I supposed to do by myself?! [Shirley walks over to the door.] Norma: Shirley?... [Shirley puts her hand out and the door glows and disappears.] Norma: No way!...It opened! Shirley: I...I didn't do anything. Pippo: Come on, everyone! We can get out! Will: Right! Senel, Chloe! Hurry! [They all run out the door. The Long Long Demon follows and breaks through the door. It begins to attack, but stops and starts flailing.] Chloe: It looks like it's in pain. Will: Perhaps it can't take sunlight. Norma: Ah-hah! Because it's been living underground all this time! Senel: If we don't take this thing out now, it'll never stop chasing us! [The party battles and defeats the monster.] Will: Did we kill it? Shirley: Senel! Your arm is bleeding... Senel: It's just a scratch. Quppo: My eyes did not deceive me! You are a true warrior, just as I thought! Let us dance the dance of victory! [The two Oresoren begin to dance and sing.] Quppo, Pippo: *Ors*, *Ors ors*, *Ors*, *Ors ors oooors* *Ors ors ors* *Ors ors ors* *Ors ors ors oooors!* Shirley: Oh, my... Senel: They're pretty good. Quppo, Pippo: *Ors ors!* Norma: We worked hard, too. Why does Senny get all the credit? Don't you think so, C? Chloe: Hmm?...Ah, well, what difference does it make? Norma: Oh, you're just in a good mood from watching that dance. [The song ends and the Oresoren approach Senel and Shirley.] Pippo: These shells are a present for Senel and Shirley. Shirley: They're beautiful... Pippo: These shells have a special significance when held by those close to each other. Quppo: They're used as a symbol of engagement among the Oresoren. As long as two people carry those shells, they will always know what each other is feeling. Shirley: E...engagement? {////} Senel: Are you sure you want to give these to us? Pippo: They're but a small token of our appreciation! Norma: Ooh, I want one, I want one too! Pippo: I'm sorry. We only had one set. Norma: Aww... Senel: Where does this path lead? Pippo: If you follow it for a while, you'll eventually get back close to your city. Will: Let's rest a bit and then we can set out. Senel: You still plan to follow us? We were only supposed to be together until-- Will: Given the current circumstances, can you honestly consider Shirley rescued? You don't even know where we are. Senel: Grr... Chloe: That flying man might come back, you know. We can't relax until we make it back to the city. Will: I'm also concerned about the soldiers in red who attacked the bandits' lair. I hope that didn't have anything to do with Shirley. Shirley: {!} Soldiers in red?... Senel: Don't worry about them, Shirley. It's okay. Quppo: Thank you, everyone, for all your help. Will: No, no. We should be thanking you for getting us back to the surface. Pippo: We hope to see you again soon. We'd love it if you'd come to the Oresoren village sometime! Quppo: Farewell, friends! Norma: Bye-bye! Next time we meet, bring me a present, too! *Ors* Well, then. What do we do now? Chloe: The weather's getting bad. Norma: Yeah, looks like it's gonna rain. [Senel and Shirley walk off down the path, unnoticed.] Chloe: I hate the rain... Norma: {?} Chloe: Ah, never mind. Will: Well, for now, let's head back to the city. But first... Hmm. The mainland is home to numerous annelid as well, but this is the first time I've seen a species of this size. It would be wise to approach this from both an environmental aspect as well as a genetic aspect. Oh, I only wish we could have captured it alive. Norma: What's up with Teach all of a sudden? Chloe: He's fascinated by the Long Long Demon. I've heard Raynard's main occupation is the study of natural history. Will: Now, how shall I go about taking a sample... Norma: I knew he was one of those super obsessed bookworm-types. He's like a kid on his birthday! Raynard...Man, Ray-nerd is more like it. I had him pegged with "Teach." Chloe: {?} What happened to Coolidge and Shirley? Norma: Yeah, where'd they go? [The scene changes to Senel and Shirley.] Shirley: Senel...is it really okay for us to go on alone? Senel: A big group is easier to spot. We can move more freely if it's just the two of us. Shirley: But...if we're going to split up, shouldn't we at least thank them first? Senel: If we don't do it like this, they'll keep following us. ...What if something happens? Shirley: ...Yeah, I guess so. I don't want to cause any trouble for them. Senel: Let's find a spot close to the city and hide out there. We'll get some information and then decide what to do. Shirley: Okay. [They continue down the mountain path. Senel sees something, and they stop.] Senel: It's them! [The Terrors are shown standing further ahead along with some soldiers. They approach Senel and Shirley.] Melanie: We were getting tired of waiting. That's the Merines with you, is it not? Shirley: Soldiers in red?! Senel, these people, they're-- Senel: The same ones who attacked the village three years ago. [Soldiers run up behind them.] Senel: They're behind us, too! Melanie: You slipped away from us at the bandits' lair. But you won't get away this time. Shirley: Ahh... Senel: Dammit! Cashel: It seems you know what happened three years ago. Perhaps you're even the one who led her away. Senel: And if I was? Melanie: So, it was you... I'm impressed you managed to evade us all this time. Cashel: You have good instincts. I'll give you that much. The other day, too, right when we finally had you, you suddenly disappeared. Shirley: Senel!... Is that why you took me out to sea with you? Senel: Yeah...I knew how rough the sea would be on you, but... I didn't have any other choice. Melanie: And now it seems your luck has run out. To think you'd wind up on the Legacy, of all places! Stingle: Save your gloating until the mission is complete. Melanie: Humph. Your move. Will you hand her over quietly? Senel: Go to hell! Cashel: So you want to fight. Well then, all the more fun for us. Senel: I'll never turn her over to you! Shirley: Senel, no! Senel: Uaaaagh! [Senel charges into battle with Melanie. He is horribly defeated.] Shirley: Senel! Senel, get up! Melanie: That was fast. ???: What a waste of time. He's so pathetic it's comical. Melanie: Hail Commander Vaclav! [They all assume order and the commander stands before Senel and Shirley.] Senel: Vaclav?... Vaclav: So, you're a true Merines. Shirley: *Gasp* Senel: Shirley...run... Vaclav: You've given us an awful lot of trouble. But it ends here. [Shirley runs in front of Senel to protect him.] Vaclav: What do you think you're doing? Senel: Shirley?... Shirley: I'm the one you want, right? If that's the case, I'll go with you. Senel: Shirley, what are you saying?! Vaclav: Well, well. Shirley: Just please, leave my brother alone! Senel: Shirley...stop...It's no use talking to them... Vaclav: Heh heh heh...Hah hah hah hah! Shirley: Wh...why are you laughing? Vaclav: You didn't think twice about sacrificing yourself to save another. You really are very much alike! Shirley: Wh...who are you talking about? Vaclav: Your sister, of course. Shirley: {!} *Gasp* [Vaclav smacks Shirley. She falls to the ground.] Shirley: Aah! Senel: Shirley! Stop it, Vaclav! Cashel: Quit your whining. [Cashel punches Senel to the ground.] Senel: Ugh... Shirley: S...Senel! Vaclav: Here's your reward for trying to bargain with me, Merines. Shirley: S...stop! Senel: Sh..Shirley... Shirley: Stop! Vaclav: Ah hah hah hah hah hah! [Cashel throws Senel off the cliff. A strange golden glow is seen.] Shirley: No! Vaclav: Hmm?... Ahh, it's just lightning. Melanie: Well, well. Looks like that was a bit too much for her. Cashel: Oh, the poor thing's out cold. Vaclav: All that matters is that she's alive. Cashel: Ahh, yes... Vaclav: Heh heh heh...Finally, the Merines is mine! The first phase of the operation is complete. We will commence phase two at once. Melanie, Cashel, Stingle: Yes, sir! [Flashback scene. Senel is sleeping, a strange girl sitting by him.] ???: Senel. Wake up. Senel: Mmm... ???: Come on, get up. Senel: *Sigh* [Flashback ends. Senel is floating down in a golden sphere.] ???: Wake up! [Senel sits up. He is on the ground in front of a little girl.] ???: Finally, you're up! You sleep like a rock! Senel: How...am I alive?... ???: I couldn't believe it! All of a sudden you just fell from the sky. Your whole body was wrapped in some golden light. Senel: Golden light?... Did you see a blonde girl and a bunch of red soldiers? ???: Nope. Senel: Damn... ???: You look so gloomy. Come on, snap out of it! Well, whatever. You're awake now, so let's go. I want you to take me to the city. Senel: Me? Take you? Harriet: Yeah, is that a problem? By the way, I'm Harriet. Harriet Campbell. And you? Senel: Senel Coolidge. Harriet: Okay, Senel, listen up. I want to go to the city right away. So I need you to take me there. Senel: (It probably would be a good idea to return to Werites Beacon for now. I need to gather information...) Harriet: Hurry up! Senel: All right, all right... Harriet: Senel, you dropped something. Senel: It's the shell Pippo gave me. [He holds the shell out and it glows.] Senel: (Shirley!...) [They leave the area. The scene changes to Shirley locked in a cell. The shell is sitting near her, and begins to glow.] Shirley: The shell...it's glowing! Senel?...Senel, is that you? Senel, you're alive! Oh, thank goodness you're alive... I'm here, Senel. I'm okay. Don't worry... ???: ...Hello? Can you hear me? Shirley: (Is that from the next room?) Um...Is someone there?... ???: I knew it. You must be a new one... Where did you come from? You're one of the Ferines, too, aren't you? Shirley: *Gasp* =============================================================================== Just Out of Reach Chapter 2 =============================================================================== Harriet: Come on, let's go to town. Senel: The town should be in the direction of 9 o'clock from here, after going around the mountain. [They arrive at Werites Beacon.] Harriet: Is this Werites Beacon? Senel: Yeah. Harriet: Hmm... (So this is where he lives...) Senel: Is this your first time here? Harriet: Hmm? Ah, yeah. I just arrived on the Legacy recently. Senel: Will you be okay on your own from here? Harriet: Sure. Senel: If you run into any trouble, go see Will. Harriet: {!} You mean, Will Raynard? Senel: Yeah. Harriet: (All right! I can't believe I found him so quickly!) Senel, take me to see that Will guy. Senel: You're still ordering me around? I don't even know if he made it back okay or not. [They go to Will's house. Will is standing outside with Chloe.] Senel: That's Will and Chloe. Looks like they're both all right. Harriet: Senel, come here! Senel: Why are we hiding? Harriet: Shh. Quiet! So that's...Will Raynard...It's really him... Who's that woman with him? Is that his lover? Senel: Somehow I doubt that. Harriet: You never know. My mom always used to say, "a man and a woman don't need a reason." Senel: Hmm... Harriet: Oh, I just remembered, I have something to do. Bye bye! Will: Senel, what are you doing here? Senel: A man and a woman don't need a reason. Yeah, that may be true. Chloe: What? Senel: There was this girl who was thinking you might be Will's lover. Chloe: Grr... [Chloe smacks Senel. Scene changes to Senel and Chloe in Will's house.] Senel: You didn't have to hit me that hard... Chloe: Shut up. Will: You're certain you encountered Vaclav? Senel: Absolutely. His soldiers called him by name. Will: So, Vaclav was behind the attack on the bandits' lair... I should have realized it when I saw all those red soldiers. Senel: Many of those soldiers are part of a special force that carries out secret operations. I'm not surprised you didn't recognize them. Will: Well, I'm surprised you did... Vaclav Bolud. Third prince of the Crusand Empire, a militaristic country in the southern part of the mainland. Over the past few years, Crusand has been steadily increasing its power by going to war with other nations. It seems Vaclav has been leading an independent division of troops from battlefield to battlefield across the land. Chloe: Vaclav's confidants are his three executive officers, otherwise known as the Terrors. Will: Right. Melanie the Crimson specializes in fire eres, just as her name implies. Cashel the Phantom is famous for his deceptive illusions in battle. And Stingle the Vicious is a master of the sword. People say that he wears a mask at all times. While Melanie and Cashel are veterans, I've heard that Stingle is a relative newcomer. Perhaps he has some reason for choosing to hide his identity. Chloe: Damn you, Vaclav! What are you scheming? Why did you abandon the front line and come to the Legacy? Senel: What's the matter, Chloe? Will: You can hardly blame her. The Holy Kingdom of Gadoria--her home country--is at war with Crusand at this very moment. Chloe: How did you know I'm from Gadoria? I never told you that. Will: The Valens are a famous family of knights in Gadoria. I've at least heard of them. Chloe: I see...So the Valens name is known far and wide... Raynard! We can't just sit here while Vaclav runs free on the Legacy! Will: Yes. We cannot let this go--even if it means taking on an entire country's army. Chloe: First, we need information. We have to discover Vaclav's whereabouts and motives. Will: Precisely. That's why I've contacted Jay the Unseen. Chloe: Jay? The Jay? He's famous for having more information than anyone on the Legacy... Will: We should be receiving an answer soon. I'm going to check into it now. Would you accompany me? Chloe: Of course. Senel: I'll go, too. Will: No you won't. Senel: Why not?! Will: You even have to ask? Senel: How should I know?! Will: Do you think we can trust you to travel with us after you just ran off on your own like that? Senel: I had my reasons. And besides, I told you we were only going to be together until we got Shirley back! Will: Yeah, and then, after charging off alone, you wound up losing her. Now, after all that, you come crying back for our help. You expect us to just say okay? Senel: I didn't...come crying back for help... Will: Then good luck working alone. Chloe and I will continue by ourselves. Don't worry. If we rescue Shirley first, we'll be sure to contact you. Let's go, Chloe. I appreciate your help. Senel: Wait! Chloe: Despicable. [They leave Senel alone in the house. He goes outside and meets Norma.] Norma: Yo, Senny! Senel: Norma... Norma: Looks like you made it back in one piece. I was really worried about you! Senel: You were? Norma: Or not. Senel: Make up your mind... Norma: You can gripe better than that. Come on, get mad. I guess Teach and C must've come down on you pretty hard, huh? Well, fear not, Senny! Norma's on your side! You're going to rescue Shirl, right? I'll be right there along with you! Senel: You're not going to criticize me like the others did? Norma: Of course not! I trust you. Senel: You're a terrible liar. Norma: Well, I guess there's no point in keeping that up. I don't necessarily agree with what you did, but I've got my own priorities. Senel: What do you want? Norma: Shirl's brooch. Senel: That's not a jewel, you know. You wouldn't be able to get any money for it. Norma: No, dummy. It's not about the money. I want the stone in the brooch. That stone looks like something I've been searching for forever--the Everlight. Senel: That's not what it was called, though. It was the...something...Tear... Norma: I'll tell you what. How about you get me that stone in exchange for me helping you rescue Shirley? Senel: That's a tough choice... Norma: Oh come on, now! Don't you think her life is a lot, lot, lot more important? Senel: Well, I can't guarantee anything, but I can at least talk to her. Norma: All right, fair enough. That'll work for now. Senel: All right. Norma: So, what do we do now? Did you hear anything from Teach and C? Senel: He said something about having contacted "Jay the Unseen." Norma: Seriously?! Wow! Senel: Is this Jay guy really that special? Norma: Special isn't the word! They say he knows more than anyone about what's going on around the Legacy. But he's really cautious. Apparently, like, nobody has ever met him in person. Senel: Then how do you get information from him? Norma: You send him a letter in a certain way, and an answer comes back with the information you requested. Senel: What a pain... Norma: All right, let's go follow Teach. Then we can find out what those guys know. Senel: That's your plan? Norma: Hey, no complaining! Now let's head for the fountain plaza. Senel: Why the plaza? Norma: The rumors say that's the place where Jay's answers come! [They go to the fountain plaza. Curtis and Isabella are there.] Senel, Curtis: Uh. {Senel} Huh? {Curtis} Curtis: We meet again! [Curtis begins to sing.] Curtis: The boy is here. We found him at last! Let's hurry up and kick his a-- Isabella: We waited so long for this day to come! Let's take it slow and have some fun! Curtis, Isabella: Get ready, get ready, get ready, get ready! Curtis: Oh yeeeeeah! Norma: Uh, Senny, did something happen between you and these people? Senel: It's a long story...Well, maybe not, but I still don't want to talk about it. Norma: Hmm... I don't know what happened, but you should forgive him! Curtis: Such an offense cannot be so easily forgiven! Right, Isabella? Isabella: Yes, Curtis. Norma: Come on, have a heart. Think about Senny's situation. He needs to go and save his beloved sister. Senel: They don't care about something like that... Curtis: What?! You're doing this for love?! Tell us your story, brother. Senel: Wait, you do care?! Norma: Heh heh heh. [Screen fades while Senel explains.] Curtis: I see. We understand completely. We'll do whatever we can to help! Won't we, Isabella? Isabella: Yes, Curtis. Curtis: You just say the word, brother! Senel: (Why is he calling me brother?) Curtis: If you say, 'sing,' we shall sing as we have never sung before! Senel: Uh, thanks, but I'll pass. Norma: So now we're looking for Teach. You know, Will. Did he come this way? Curtis: Did he come this way, Isabella? Isabella: I saw him with Miss Valens. They were headed for Port-on-Rage. Norma: Port-on-Rage, huh? All right. Senny, we've got our next destination! Isabella: To get there, head toward four o'clock once you exit the city. Curtis: Brother! When you bring back your sister, I will grant you a special present! Let that rouse you to success! Senel: Like, what kind of present? Curtis: A place as an official member of the Bantam Bouncers! Senel: Who the hell would want that?! [Scene changes to Shirley locked up in her cell.] Fenimore: My name is Fenimore. My true name is Xelhes. Shirley: Xelhes...That means "blessing." Fenimore: Yes, though in my current situation, I'm not really in much of a blessing mood... What's your name? Shirley: Shirley. My true name is Fennes. Fenimore: Shirley Fennes. "One who prays..." That's an amazing true name. Was it the village chief who gave it to you? Shirley: Yes. Fenimore: They must have had great hopes for your future. Shirley: Maybe... Fenimore: It's been a long time since I talked with someone like this. The villagers they brought with me were all killed... Shirley: That's horrible...why were they killed? Fenimore: You even have to ask? Because we're Ferines, and they're Orerines. Shirley: That's... {...} Fenimore: Do you have any family, Shirley? Shirley: I have an older sister...But...now, she's... Fenimore: It's okay. You don't have to talk about it. I imagine it's the same as what happened to our village... I have a twin sister myself. She was away from the village when it was attacked, so I think she was probably spared. Shirley, have you heard the rumor about the Merines being born in one of the villages? Shirley: {!} Fenimore: It would be great if it's true. The Merines would surely save us from this situation. And take care of those horrible Oreri-- [The sound of a cell being opened is heard.] Shirley: Fenimore?... Fenimore, why did you stop? Fenimore: N...no! Get away! Shirley: Fenimore?! Fenimore: Aaaah! Let go! You're hurting me! Shirley: Fenimore! [Scene ends. Senel leaves town with Norma.] Norma: Here we go, to Port-on-Rage! =============================================================================== <2pr> Port-on-Rage =============================================================================== [Senel and Norma see Will and Chloe at the port. They watch from above.] Chloe: Is this really the right place? Will: The message we found at the fountain plaza definitely said Port-on-Rage. Chloe: What do we do next? Norma: Oh! Someone's coming. ???: Um...excuse me... Will: Who are you? ???: I work on the docks. I have a letter for you... Senel: I've seen that kid somewhere before... Chloe: What does it say? Will: Go to the lake that lies beyond Raging Bay. ???: I was performing some maintenance on a boat when I suddenly noticed a letter and some money sitting beside me. There were also instructions written on it to hand the letter to a couple walking nearby. Will: And so you came to us. ???: Are you not the right couple? Will: No, no, we are. This letter is for us. ???: Ah, great. Well then, good day. Will: Hold on a second. You said you were performing maintenance on a small boat... Is it yours? ???: Well, yes, but... Will: Could you take us to the other side of Raging Bay in that boat? Senel: I remember now! [Senel tries to walk away, and Norma holds him back.] Norma: Hey! Where are you going? Senel: I'd like to have a word with him. Norma: Cut it out! They'll see you! Senel: Let me go! Norma: I said, cut it out! Senel: And I said, let me go! Norma: Hey, don't touch me there, you perv! Senel: That was an accident! I wouldn't want to touch you anyway. Norma: Hey! That was uncalled for! [She makes a small explosion on Senel. Will and Chloe walk away with the boy.] Norma: Maybe you don't like cute girls, but I am a living, breathing human being, you know! I have feelings too! But, no! You-- Senel: Hold on. They just got on that boat! Norma: Don't try and change the subject! Senel: I'm not! Look! [They run down to where Will and Chloe were. The boat is gone.] Senel: Oh hell... Norma: What are we supposed to do now? This is all your fault! Man on the Dock: You can use my boat! You're after the boat that just left, right? If you leave now, you can still catch them. Hurry up and finish your business. When you're ready to go, talk to me again. [They talk to the man and he gets them set up.] Man on the Dock: You understand the controls? Senel: Yeah. I'm used to handling boats. Norma: Hah! I knew having an Alliance marine around would come in handy. All right! Time to set sail! Woo! Man on the Dock: The engine's a little worn out! Don't ride it too hard! [Another man approaches him] Man on the Dock: What's the matter? Man on the Dock: Eh, I lent my boat out to some weird kid. The pay was good, so I just went along with it... Man on the Dock: A kid? [Scene changes to Shirley being escorted by some soldiers.] Female Soldier: Look over there. [Fenimore is laying on a table of some sort.] Shirley: *Gasp* Fenimore?... She's terribly injured... Did you do this to her? If you keep this up, she's going to die! Male Soldier: Nah, we wouldn't kill her that easily. She's a valuable little guinea pig. Shirley: How can you use people like that?! Male Soldier: Watch yourself, girl. You may think you're special just because you're the Merines or whatever you people call it, but we're the ones in charge here. Female Soldier: If you want to save the girl so badly, then take her place. Male Soldier: Use that power of yours to serve the Commander. Female Soldier: Th...the Terrors! W...welcome! Melanie: By order of the Commander, we are to assume direct custody of the girl. Female Soldier: Yes, ma'am! [Scene changes back to Senel and Norma on the boat in Raging Bay.] Norma: Go, Senny! Floor it! Ah-hah! Teach's boat, dead ahead! [They catch up to the other boat.] Norma: Oh, would you look at that! Fancy meeting you here! Will: Oh, please. Chloe: I thought we told you not to come with us. ???: Nice to see you again, Alliance marine. Senel: What are you up to this time? Will: You two know each other? Senel: Thanks to him, I wound up having to fight the Bouncers. Will, be careful. He's probably working on some scheme right now. Will: Just who are you? ???: Say, Alliance marines are pretty good with boats, right? Senel: And what if they are? ???: I'm not half bad, myself. I get anxious when another person and I are good at the same things. I always feel I simply must find out which one is truly better. Don't you? You and I are going to have a little race. Think you can keep up? Norma: What a stuck-up little punk! Senel: Hey, get back here! ???: He's doing pretty well with that boat. That's an Alliance marine for you! Will: Don't drag us into your stupid games! Stop this at once! ???: What happened to the woman who was with you? Will: Chloe is in the cabin. She isn't feeling well. ???: But this feels so good! What a shame. Will: I told you to stop this! ???: We're about to speed up. You'd better hold on tight. Senel: You're not getting away! ???: Ah! Norma: All right, we're neck-and-neck! ???: This isn't over yet! [The engine on Senel's boat sparks and makes a strange noise.] Norma: You hear something weird? Senel: The engine's acting strange. Go check it out. Norma: If you say so, but I don't know anything about engines... [Black smoke is rising from the engine.] Norma: Okay, I do know that this isn't good. Senel: So what's the problem? Norma: There's lots of smoke! [The engine erupts into flames.] Norma: Aaaah! [Senel works on repairing the engine.] Norma: Ahh...A young man and woman, adrift at sea... It's just like one of those classic love stories... Will the two fall hopelessly in love? {...} Oh, no! Stay back, you manly beast! Senel: Keep your weird fantasies to yourself! Norma: ...You didn't like it? Senel: Hell no! Harriet: Hey. You there. Stop being a nuisance and getting in Senel's way. Senel: Harriet?! Harriet: For that matter, why are you even here? It should have just been Senel. Norma: Senny, who is this little brat? I don't like her. She's obnoxious. Harriet: Hey, mind your manners. I rented this boat, you know. Senel, Norma: Seriously? Harriet: I'm also the one who told the boat's owner to let Senel take the helm. Norma: Huh. Senel: What are you trying to do, Harriet? Harriet: Um, well... Senel: You must have had a good reason if you're going through all this trouble. Harriet: That's not important right now! Hurry up and fix that engine! [Screen fades while Senel fixes the boat.] Senel: All right, it's patched up for now. This should last us a little while. Norma, Harriet: Woo! {...} Humph. Norma: All right, Senny! Time to get back to the race! [They arrive on the far shore. A boat is already there.] Harriet: Looks like they made it already. Norma: Hmm, remember back at the port when Teach and C were talking to each other? They said they were going to go to a lake or something beyond Raging Bay. Senel: A lake further on, huh? Norma: Well, let's go check it out! =============================================================================== <2cr> The Crags =============================================================================== [They walk through the Crags a bit.] ???: *Ors ors!* [An otter dressed in yellow hops out of the water.] ???: *Ors* *Ors* I'm Poppo of the Oresoren. Pleased to meet you! Harriet: It's a talking otter... Senel: Are you related to Quppo and Pippo? Poppo: Why yes, they're my older brothers. Do you know them? Harriet: He's so cute... Senel: What were you doing here, anyway? Poppo: I was taking the Poppo Mk. II for a test drive, but...well...it sank. Norma: The "Poppo Mk. II"? Poppo: It's a vehicle I made that can run underwater. Norma: Really? Poppo: It was going great, but then a goat attacked me and ruined everything. Senel: A goat? Norma: In the sea? Harriet: Attacked you? Poppo: So now it's back to the drawing board... Oh, well! Anyway, what are your plans from here? Norma: Whoa, mood change! Poppo: Would you mind escorting me back to the Oresoren village? Senel: ...Where's the Oresoren village? Poppo: We just stay on this path for a good, long while and we'll eventually get there. Thanks so much! [They continue on until they hear a bleating noise.] Harriet: Hey, Norma, did you just hear some kind of animal? Norma: Yeah, sounds kinda like a goat... Senel: A goat? Poppo, you said a goat attacked you, right? Poppo: Indeed, I did. Senel: Is that the goat you were talking about? Poppo: That's probably it. It must be nearby. Harriet: What?! A...are we going to be all right? Norma: Why are you getting all freaked out over a goat? Kids, I swear. Harriet: I...I'm not freaked out! Norma: It's just a goat. There's nothing to worry about. Here, let's see... [She walks to the water and a giant worm monster rises up.] Norma: Aaaah! Poppo: That's the one! Norma: How can anyone call that a goat?! Poppo: It sounds like a goat. Norma: That's so not fair! [They battle and defeat the monster.] Poppo: You beat the goat! You're amazing! Norma: That was too close...I'm exhausted... Poppo: Our village is just a little further ahead! [They go on and leave the Crags. Scene changes to Fenimore in darkness.] Fenimore: Uhh...ohh... Shirley: Fenimore, are you awake? Fenimore: I'm...still alive? How?... Shirley: Some man wearing a mask came and protected you. Fenimore: Ow!... Shirley: Stop! You mustn't force yourself to move. Fenimore: Ugh...Water... Shirley: Hold on. I'll get some. [Fenimore opens her eyes. She is in a cell with Shirley.] Shirley: The medicine from the masked man must have helped. Fenimore: Are you Shirley? Shirley: Yes, I am. Pleased to meet you. Fenimore: Why are you dressed like that? Those look like Orerines clothes. Shirley: Oh...yeah... Fenimore: Did you get them to use as a disguise? Shirley: No, it's not like that. My brother Senel bought these clothes for me. Fenimore: Your brother? I thought you said you had a sister? Shirley: Well, I... Fenimore: Don't tell me you lived with Orerines? I can't believe you! The people of the land are our enemy! Do you know how much the people of the water have suffered because of them? Shirley: My brother isn't like that! Don't talk about him that way! Fenimore: You're in love with this Senel person, aren't you? Shirley: I...I... Fenimore: Disgusting. In love with an Orerines. Have you no shame? No, it's beyond shame. It's criminal. You're a traitor! Shirley: How can you say that? Orerines are people, just like the Ferines! They're not all the same! Fenimore: Could you still say that after they killed every last one of your friends and beat you half to death? [The Terrors walk over.] Cashel: She sounds healthy enough. She'd better appreciate being spared. Melanie: If Stingle hadn't decided to show off, she would have been dead long ago. The Commander has called for you. We're going to take you somewhere very special. [Scene changes to the party outside of the Crags.] Norma: Is that the lake over there? Harriet: I think so. =============================================================================== <2ov> Oresoren Village =============================================================================== [They walk up to the lake and find a boat waiting for them.] Harriet: There's a boat? Here? Poppo: This boat is for crossing over to the village. Senel: What are you staring at, Norma? Norma: That huge island over there. Senel: Oh, that...yeah, it is pretty big. Poppo: That's not the island where we're headed. Norma: That's too bad. It's shaped kinda weird; I wanted to check it out. Harriet: What are you two doing? Hurry up! [They take the boat across the lake.] Poppo: Our village is up ahead, inside a cave. Harriet: More walking? This is taking forever. [Scene turns to Will, Chloe, and the boy walking towards the cave enterance.] Will: Is this the place he was talking about? Chloe: There's no one here. ???: Heh heh heh... Will: What's so funny? ???: Aren't you two a bit overly trusting? You shouldn't just hop onto a boat with someone you don't even know. Chloe: What?! ???: You never know what might happen to you... You might run into something like this. Will: It's them! ...Oresoren! [A group of the otters surrounds them.] ???: You already knew about them? Oh, I was hoping to surprise you. Norma: Whoa! There're furry round guys all over the place! Will, Chloe: Harriet?! {Will} Coolidge?! {Chloe} ???: Hey, Alliance marine! What are you doing with Poppo? Pippo: Hello everyone! Did you come to visit our village? Quppo: Yo! It's good to see you again! ???: Quppo, Pippo, you know these people, too? [Screen fades] ???: I see. Thank you very much for taking care of them. Quppo: No words can express my gratitude! I...I... *Ors!* ???: Quppo has a habit of cracking open scallops when he gets emotional. Senel, Chloe, Norma: (Well, he is an otter.) Pippo: We'd like to take you to our village. ???: Yes, there's no reason to keep standing around talking out here. This way, everyone. Will: Hey... Harriet: Come on, Poppo. Let's go. Poppo: *Ors?* Harriet: Hurry! Will: Wait! ???: There's no need to worry. She's with Poppo. Will: By the way...just who are you? ???: Actually, you already know my name. Will: {!} You don't mean... Jay: That's right. I'm Jay. Pleased to make your acquaintance. [They enter the Oresoren village. Harriet hides herself ahead of the party.] Norma: What's with the scary face, Teach? Will: There's nothing scary about it. Chloe: Raynard, who exactly is that young lady? Will: {...} My daughter. Senel: Daughter... Chloe: Daughter? Senel, Chloe: {...} {!} ...Daughter?! Norma: That's a little over the top, guys. [Harriet comes out.] Harriet: As much as I might wish otherwise, it's true. I took my mom's last name, not my father's. Norma: So, then, how old are you? Harriet: Nine. Will: Harriet was born when I was nineteen. Senel, Chloe, Norma: What?! Norma: Teach, you're only twenty-eight? No way! Senel: ...That's what you're surprised about? Norma: Well, I mean, I thought he was more of an old man, you know? But, then, now we're finding out he actually is someone's old man! I mean...seriously? You're really her old man? [Will hits Norma on the head.] Norma: Ow! Will: Sorry about the commotion. It's uh...good to see you again. Harriet: Again? It's more like, "Pleased to meet you." Will: Harriet...I... Harriet: It was worth it, coming all the way here from the mainland. I finally got to see the criminal's face. Senel: Will's a criminal? Harriet: You're not planning to make excuses now, are you? Will: ...Of course not. Harriet: But now I hear that you of all people are pretending to be a sheriff on the Legacy. Unbelievable. A criminal acting like a sheriff. Why didn't you ever come to see me? Will: I was exiled. Surely you know that. Harriet: I know that! I know...but... Don't get me wrong. I don't care about you at all. But Mom...Mom... Mom died! And you didn't even come to her funeral! I hate you! [Harriet runs off into the village.] Senel: Harriet! Will, hurry up and go after her! Will: That's not my place, after all I've done. Pippo: Come, come. Let's talk more at our home! Quppo: It's in the back of the village. We'll wait for you there! [They enter Pippo's house.] Jay: According to the request I received, you want to know Vaclav's whereabouts and objectives, correct? Senel: Tell me if Shirley's all right. Jay: That wasn't part of the request. Chloe: Keep quiet, Coolidge. Senel: Then stop trying to rush things along without me! Jay: Normally, I only provide one piece of information at a time. However, I'll make an exception this time, since you helped out Quppo and the others. [He brings up a map.] Jay: Vaclav's main force is currently camped in this area. Senel: Is Shirley with them? [One of the Oresoren comes in and whispers something in Jay's ear.] Jay: Hmm, really...I see. Thank you. Shirley's being escorted by a detachment of Vaclav's army, which is currently moving through this area. And we're located here. Norma: So Shirl's actually pretty close by. Senel: Do you know where they're headed? Jay: They're likely going to rendezvous with Vaclav's main force. Here. Chloe: What is the main force doing? Jay: It appears they've entered the Ruins of Frozen Light. Norma: What?! Will: You've heard of them, Norma? Norma: They're famous among treasure hunters as some of the hardest ruins to crack. Jay: The Ruins of Frozen Light have seals placed not only on the entrance, but inside as well. With all the strong security, it's been rumored that some great secret of the Legacy rests inside. Norma: From what I've heard, no one's ever made it to the deepest part of the ruins. Jay: {...} With Shirley's power, Vaclav will uncover the secret of the ruins. I'm almost certain that is what he's trying to do. Will: So just what is the secret? Jay: I would guess that this is connected to the war that the Crusand Empire is waging. The Crusand Empire is Vaclav's homeland, after all. I wouldn't be surprised if the ruins contained a weapon capable of turning the tide of a war. I think Vaclav has obtained some kind of information about that place and what it holds. Chloe: Crusand is at war with my homeland. I have to do something. Will: But how? Senel: All we have to do is rescue Shirley. Chloe: If it were that easy, we wouldn't be sitting here wringing our hands! We're up against an entire army! Quppo: Fear not, friends! We'll help, too! Jay: {!} Quppo?! Pippo: We're going to rescue Shirley! Poppo: It's our turn to return the favor you've shown us! Jay: No! There's no way you could do that! Poppo: If you think up a plan, Jay, I'm sure it'll work. *Ors* Quppo, Pippo, Poppo: Jay! Jay! Jay! Jay! Jay! Jay! Jay: All right, all right... Quppo, Pippo, Poppo: {heart} *Ors ors!* [Screen fades] Jay: We'll mount a surprise attack before the detachment rendezvouses with the main force. I know the perfect place. This point here. It's surrounded by tall cliffs and the army's movement will be restricted. Will: Wasn't there a ruin there, too? Jay: Yes. The Waterways. That's part of the reason I chose this spot. We don't have much time. I'll head there first. Quppo, get your crew ready. Quppo: Roger! Jay: We'll meet at the entrance to the Waterways. Just take the rear exit of the village and head toward four o'clock. Pippo: All for one, and one for all! [They exit the house.] Will: Looks like we'll be traveling together again after all. As thanks for looking after Harriet, I'll forget about that stunt you pulled on the mountain path. But just this once. Chloe: This doesn't mean I trust you. Don't you forget that. Norma: Oh, come on! Can't you two get along? We're all friends here, right? Will: Also... Pippo: Leave Harriet to me. I'll escort her safely to the city. Will: Thank you. Pippo: Don't mention it. Melting a girl's frozen heart is what bards do best. Will: All right, then. As soon as everyone is ready, we'll head for the entrance to the Waterways. Senel, Chloe, Norma: Yeah. {Senel} Understood. {Chloe} Okay. {Norma} [They leave the village. Shirley and Fenimore are shown being taken down a path in armored vehicles by Vaclav's forces. Scene returns to party.] Senel: Let's open the duct. Will: It'll be necessary to go around some mountains to get to the Waterways. [They travel to the Waterways.] Senel: Let's open the duct. [They enter the Waterways.] =============================================================================== <2ww> Waterways =============================================================================== [Jay is standing on the cliff with Quppo and Poppo.] Quppo: This way, everyone. Jay: The unit that's escorting Shirley will arrive shortly. Let's go over the plan one last time. First, Will and Norma. Will, Norma: Yes. {Will} Uh-huh? {Norma} Jay: When I give the signal, unleash every crystal eres you have at the head of the formation. That'll slow them down and direct their attention toward the front. Will, Norma: Right. {Will} No problem! {Norma} Jay: When Will and Norma begin their phase, Quppo, you immediately begin yours. Quppo: We shout at the top of our lungs with the team hiding out over there. Poppo: Leave it to us! *Ors!* Jay: And lastly, the grand finale. That's where Senel and Chloe come in. You two are going to hide in the shadows there. I'll get close to Shirley and throw out the smoke bomb. That's your sign to jump out and secure Shirley. After that, enter the Waterways and make your escape using the emergency passage. Senel, Chloe: Got it. {Senel} Understood. {Chloe} Chloe: {...} Humph. Jay: {scribble} Are you two really going to be okay? You're making me nervous. The key to this operation's success will be your ability to work together. Quppo: Jay, they're almost here! Jay: You heard him. Everyone, get into position! [Everyone gets in place. Vaclav's army approaches with Shirley and Fenimore.] Jay: There's Melanie and Stingle...But I don't see Cashel. Should I be worried that it's two Terrors, or happy that it's not all three? It's time to start. Ready? 5...4...3...2...1... ???: Yaaaah! Norma: Hey! That's not right! Will: Did Quppo's group go first? Jay: No, the Oresoren don't have such hideous voices! [Csaba runs up with a group of bandits. They begin shooting at Vaclav's army.] Will: That's!... Jay: Bandits! Csaba: Open fire! Open fire! {...} All right! Who's the idiot who brought otters to a fight?! Melanie: An attack? Who could attack us?! Bandits: Yaaaah! Moses: Yahoo! [Giet tackles some soldiers.] Male Soldier: Uaaaah! Moses: It's payback time, y'all! Now, where's my horny woman at?! Jay: That stupid bandit! This is the last thing we need! Norma: What do we do?! What do we do?! Jay: I'll give the sign to Senel and Chloe. Will, Norma, you back them up! [Jay sets off a smoke bomb.] Chloe: What's going on? Senel: I don't know! Stingle: So, you survived. Senel: Stingle! Chloe: So this is Stingle the Vicious... Moses: What's up, horny baby? You miss me? Melanie: You'll regret this! Moses: Well I didn't get my good-night kiss last time at the hideout. Now... That whip. My spear. Looks like there's some fun to be had... Melanie: Don't be absurd! [Shirley gets free and jumps from the vehicle.] Male Soldier: The girl escaped! Male Soldier: Get back here! [Lightning strikes the soldiers.] Will: Shirley made a break for it. Back her up. Norma: What about Senny and C? Jay: They ran into Stingle! Norma, hurry up and give them a hand! Fenimore: Shirley... What's going on? Shirley: Worry about it later. Just run! Fenimore: R...run?! Shirley: Hurry! [They jump out and run away.] Senel: Shirley! Chloe: Coolidge, look out! [Norma casts Grave and Stingle backs up.] Norma: Sorry! I missed! Chloe: No, that was good. Thanks! Senel: Shirley, I'm coming! [Senel and Chloe run off. They meet up with Shirley and Fenimore.] Shirley: Senel?! Fenimore: Did you say, "Senel"? Senel: Shirley, this way! Chloe: Who's that with her? [Smoke clears, and soldiers run between them.] Senel: Out of my way! [Two soldiers are hit by lightning.] Chloe: That's Raynard's crystal eres! Senel: Shirley, now! Into the ruins! [Shirley and Fenimore run into the ruins. Senel and Chloe follow.] Jay: Senel and Chloe entered the Waterways! Will: Good. Norma, come! [Will and Norma run off.] Melanie: Damn that girl! Moses: Hold up, you tease! [Moses runs after Melanie. The chaos quiets. Quppo and Poppo approach Jay.] Jay: Quppo, Poppo, good work. Quppo: We didn't do anything. Jay: That's fine. Everyone got inside the Waterways just as we planned. I'm not too thrilled about those stupid bandits getting in our way, though. [Scene changes to the Waterways.] Will: Senel! Chloe! Are you all right? Norma: Where's Shirl? Will: She can't be that far. Let's go find her! Move! [They travel a ways in and find soldiers standing below where Shirley and Fenimore are.] Chloe: Demon Fang! Male Soldier: Ugh! Senel: I'm glad we made it in time. Shirley, can you get down? Shirley: Yeah. Fenimore, climb down. Fenimore: But there are Orerines down there. Why are you going with the enemy? Shirley: They're not our enemies. Come on, you saw them. They came to rescue us. Will: They'll find us if we don't hurry up. Shirley: Fenimore, please. Fenimore: No. You can go by yourself. Shirley: I can't do that. Chloe: Why is that girl hesitating? Shirley: Come on, Fenimore. Fenimore: I said, no! How could anyone possibly trust Orerines?! Shirley: Fenimore! Melanie: That's as far as you go! You there! Alliance marine! I'm impressed you managed to survive after we tossed you off that cliff. This time you won't be so fortunate! Senel: Shirley, jump down! I'll catch you! Melanie: Oh no you don't! Chloe: What's that rumbling?! Melanie: You don't know what this place is? Then allow me to teach you. There's a reason these are called the Waterways. [A gate opens and water rushes through the tunnel. The party is swept away.] Shirley: Senel! [Shirley jumps into the water after them.] Senel: (Shirley!...) [A gate closes and traps Shirley.] Shirley: (Senel!...) Senel: *Cough!* [Senel grabs onto a ledge.] Senel: *Cough* Shirley!...Dammit! [Chloe drifts by, flailing.] Senel: Chloe?! Don't tell me she can't!... [He swims after Chloe.] Chloe: *Gasp!* Senel: Chloe, are you all right? Chloe: H...help... Senel: Stay calm! I'm here! You're going to be okay! [They drift down the tunnel. Scene changes to Shirley sitting by the gate. The water flow has stopped.] Fenimore: Shirley, hang on! Shirley: Fenimore... [The soldiers approach them.] Fenimore: N...no... [The soldeirs are attacked.] Fenimore: Wh...what happened? ???: That was close. [The flying man appears.] Shirley: You! Walter: My name is Walter. Fenimore: {!} Walter, you're one of the Ferines too, aren't you? Walter: My true name is Delques. Shirley: Delques..."black wings"! I've heard that name before! [Scene changes to Senel and Chloe washed up in another part of the ruins.] Chloe: Mm...uhhh... Senel: Are you awake? Chloe: Coolidge... Senel: Can you stand? Chloe: Ah...yeah, thanks. Where are we? Senel: We're at the bottom of this Waterways place. The water carried us pretty far. Chloe: Carried by the water... That's right! The water swallowed me up! Coolidge, are you the one who rescued me? Senel: I can't just abandon someone who can't swim. Chloe: {!} Y...you figured that out, huh? Senel: Well, the sinking kind of gave it away... Chloe: Grr...And after I'd kept it hidden all this time... Senel: It's nothing to get upset about. You just can't swim, that's all. Chloe: It's a major problem to me! Senel: What, that you can't swim? Chloe: Stop saying "can't swim, can't swim"! You couldn't possibly understand my feelings! Ohh...Of all the people, why did he have to be the one to find out... Senel: It's not like I'm going to tell anyone. Chloe: That's not the problem! Senel: It isn't? Chloe: Well it is...but it's not! Senel: If you're feeling good enough to argue like this, I guess you're fine. Come on, let's go. We're going back up. We have to find Will and Norma. Chloe: Oh...right. O...of course. Senel: Get a grip on yourself. Chloe: That's enough. I'm fine. [They head up the stairs.] Norma: Hey! Senny! C! Chloe: Norma... Will: Are you two all right? Senel: Yeah, we're fine. Chloe: {!} Will: Now, what to do next. Senel: I'm worried about Shirley. Let's get going. [Scene changes to Shirley, Fenimore and Walter.] Walter: You two go on ahead. I'll stay here and slow them down. Shirley: But... Walter...you can't do it by yourself... Walter: There's a hidden room off to the side up ahead. Go hide there. I'll catch up soon. Fenimore: Shirley, come on, let's do what he said! Shirley: R...right... Walter: They're here. Go. Now. [Shirley and Fenimore run off.] Melanie: Looks like there's a new knight protecting the princess. [Walter summons a flying monster.] Melanie: That's an interesting technique. At least you should be more fun than that Alliance marine. [Party travels deeper into the Waterways.] Moses: Well, lookee here? Quite a coincidence, meetin' like this. Senel: You! Moses: Heh. Senel, Will, Chloe, Norma: Moses! {Senel, Will, Chloe} Stupid bandit! {Norma} Moses: Heh heh heh! Hey, hold up! One of y'all called me a name! Norma: I was just imitating JJ. Will: Moses, what are you doing here? Moses: I was walkin' down the middle of the waterway when this flood just came out of nowhere. So I took a little ride and wound up all the way down here! Heh heh! Us meetin' here must be fate tryin' to tell us somethin'. Wanna finish what we started before? [Will hits Moses over the head.] Moses: Ow! [Will hits Senel over the head.] Will: This is neither the time nor the place for that, you idiots. Senel: (What did I do?) Will: We all have bigger enemies than each other, right now. Moses: I ain't interested in gettin' friendly. I'm gonna do things my own way. Will: As you wish. But don't get in our way. Norma: Understood? Moses: Humph. [Scene changes to Shirley and Fenimore.] Fenimore: This must be the hidden room. [They walk inside, and Shirley collapses.] Fenimore: Shirley! You've got a fever! Shirley: That water earlier must've been mixed with some seawater... This always happens. Don't worry. [Party travels a little further. Scene changes back to Shirley and Fenimore.] Fenimore: Were you born with a weakness to seawater? Shirley: No, I didn't used to be like this at all. I guess it started three years ago... Fenimore: Did something happen? Shirley: W...well... Walter: It's me. [Walter walks into the room, then falls to one knee.] Shirley: Walter?! Are you all right? Walter: It's nothing. Just a few scratches. Fenimore: A few scratches?! I'm surprised you can even move! Walter: I'm fine. We have to get out of here quick... Shirley: Please, you must rest! Fenimore: Why are you pushing yourself like this... Walter: ...It is my mission. [Walter bows before Shirley.] Shirley: Walter... Fenimore: Wait, what are you talking about? Shirley, tell me what's going on! Walter: Watch how you speak to her, girl. Do you know who this is? Fenimore: What? Shirley: Please, don't! Walter: This woman is the hope of the Ferines. The guiding light for whom we have waited 4,000 years. Shirley: Walter! Walter: The Shining One...The Merines. [Party travels deeper. Scene changes to Shirley, Fenimore and Walter.] Fenimore: Shirley is...the Merines... Ever since I heard the rumors of the birth of the Merines, I'd wondered what sort of person it would be. And after I was captured, my faith in the existence of the Merines grew even stronger. The whole time, I prayed for the Merines to help us...to lead the people of the water to salvation. {...} Shirley: Fenimore... Fenimore: But...it's you! Where were you while my friends were being killed one-by-one?! Living with Orerines? With Senel? I have no one left! All of my friends were killed and you did nothing! If you are the Merines, then act like one and fulfill your duty! Walter: That's enough. Fenimore: Walter! Don't you have anything to say to her? Walter: I have faith in the Merines. Shirley: *Gasp* [Walter collapses.] Shirley: Walter?! Melanie: He disappeared somewhere around here. Search every inch! Fenimore: They're here...aah! Shirley: Fenimore, not you, too! [Shirley looks around. Something she is holding begins to glow.] Shirley: The shell Pippo gave me... When the shell shines... [Scene returns to the party plus Moses and Giet.] Norma: And why are you following us, anyway? Moses: Feel free to get outta my way anytime. Norma: Do you have any idea how obnoxious you are, you stupid bandit! Moses: Don't go callin' folks stupid! Norma: And your galf is stupid, too! Will: Ignore him, Norma. Chloe: Coolidge, what's that light? Senel: {!} It's the shell Pippo gave me. Is Shirley trying to contact me?! All right, Shirley! I'll be right there! [Party travels further in the Waterways.] Senel: Shirley, where are you? [The shell leads Senel to a wall.] Senel: Here?... [Senel taps on the wall.] Moses: What's he doin' talkin' to the wall? [Senel taps a few more times. The wall reveals a door that slides open.] Senel: Got it! [They go inside the hidden room. Walter is laying on the floor. Fenimore is in the room with him, but Shirley isn't there.] Senel: Huh? Who are you? Where's Shirley? Norma: She's...not here. Will: Is that the flying man on the floor? What's he doing here? Senel: What are you doing with that shell?