Wild ARMs Game Script Written out by/Copyright 2004-2005 Katherine (Kathy) Page. Contact at Ushcabob@yahoo.com or 'Psycho Crack' on GameFAQs. ========================== TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Disclaimer 2. Updates 3. Actual Game Script 4. Credits ========================== ======= ==== I. DISCLAIMER I do not own Wild ARMs, its company (Media Vision), the characters, or anything associated with the game. However, I am a big fan of the game series! This is my first real contribution to GameFAQs, so go easy on me, please. Do not attempt to use it for your website without my permission! Ta! ==== ======= ========================== II. UPDATES 7/15/05. Updated contact information and various grammatical mistakes. It is not completely free from error yet, but it is a little better. Also I added in the "Hidden Intro" after various people started discussing it on the Message Boards in GameFAQs. 4/3/05. Changed the formatting. Submitted script to GameFAQs. At first I was probably going to leave the script alone, but the writers of this game are unfortunately not very skilled with various grammatical skills (or just very tired). I plan to make more revisions soon. 4/2/05. Managed to finish typing up the script in its entirety. 3/31/05. I had stopped working on this for a while and finally picked it up again today. 11/28/2004. I pulled up the partially written copy of the game script I'd started around June 10; finally got around to partially writing the thing after yet another message board suggestion. ================================= Wild ARMs Script Part I - A treasure hunter (X1) Part II - A girl from an abbey (X2) Part III - A wandering youth (X3) Part IV - Adlehyde and Lolithia's Tomb (X4) Part V - Adlehyde Ruins Festival (X5) Part VI - Mountain Pass and Milama (X6) Part VII - Baskar Village and Mount Zenom (X7) Part VIII - Saint Centour and the Cage Tower (X8) Part IX - Port Timney and the Maze of Death (X9) Part X - Town of Yard and the Pleasing Garden (X10) Part XI - Rosetta Town and the Volcannon Trap (X11) Part XII - Tripillar, Giant's Cradle, and Court Seim (X12) Part XIII - Trouble at Court Seim (X13) Part XIV - Photosphere (X14) Part XV - The Ocean Vortex (X15) Part XVI - Dead Sanctuary and Gate Generator (X16) Part XVII - Elw Dimension and Rudy's Tribulation (X17) Part XVIII - Protowing and Gemini's Corpse (X18) Part XIX - Pandemonium (X19) Part XX - Arrival at Arctica (X20) Part XXI - Quests before Ka Dingel (X21) Part XXII - Ka Dingel and Malduke (X22) Part XXIII - Cecilia's Letter (X23) Part XXIV - "Hidden Intro" - Arctica Flashback (X24) ----- ----- ----- Part I: A treasure hunter (X1). ----- ----- ----- [A treasure hunter stops at the foot of a ruin and turns to his small blue mouse companion, apparently named Hanpan.] Hanpan: The [Temple of Memory]... I hope you didn't pay much for this information. Treasure Hunter: Hey... So you know about this place?! Hanpan: Yeah, sure. It's a famous site. You wasted your money. There's nothing left here of any value. Treasure Hunter: Shhh! Quiet! My instincts tell me this is it! Hanpan: I can't believe there would be anything left here. This is not the first time treasure hunters have come through here. We'll find nothing but junk. [The treasure hunter takes a step forward] Hanpan: OK, let's check it out anyway. Maybe we'll find clues for obtaining the [Power]. Treasure Hunter: Let's go then... [Both enter the ruin and approach a strange machine against the edge of a wall.] Treasure Hunter: Hey, Hanpan. What is this? Hanpan: Hey! No! Don't touch that! Let me do it. Let's see... here... [The machine suddenly starts rumbling and begins to speak aloud.] Machine: Are you the keeper of the [Memory]? You must engrave the name. Treasure Hunter: You're the brain. Do you have any ideas? Hanpan: I have no idea! Treasure Hunter: Just as a test, I'll put in my name. Machine: Jack................................................................ ...........................No matches. I protect the [Memory]. Intruder! I cast you to the bottom of the abyss! Jack Van Burace, Master of the <Fast Draw>, [Dream Chaser], the Treasure Hunter. His Wind Mouse companion, Hanpan, is curious and knowledgeable but also a little arrogant. With no regard to danger, the treasure hunters roam the ruins, seeking treasure and adventure. Jack seeks the ultimate [Power] surpassing any other in existence. He relentlessly searches. Is it a sword? Is it hidden in here? Once again, Jack will be challenging the ruins in search of the [Power]. [Regaining himself at the bottom of the ruin, he stands.] Jack: Damn! That was cool! Hanpan: Forget about exploring! Let's just get outta here! [During the exploring, Jack and Hanpan come upon a note left by someone. It says: No way! How the heck am I supposed to get that treasure?!] Hanpan: I can help you get to those hard to reach places. Aim and push the Tools button. If it's not too heavy, I'll fly over and pick it up. I am a Wind Mouse, after all. Speed and wit are my forte! [Jack and Hanpan make it to the end of the ruins, where they are teleported to a mysterious dark room home to a large projection machine. Jack approaches it.] Hanpan: Don't touch it! [The screen lights up, and a hologram appears.] Hanpan: ... It's an Elw... I've never seen anything like this before... Jack: What... What's an Elw? Hanpan: Long ago... an alien race lived here, an advanced race who used technology laced with magic. These are the remnants of a race whose lives were in sync with the laws of nature. Jack: So is this an Elw? Hanpan: No, this is a holographic image. This machine must be a data storage device of the Elw! Information is left here to be retrieved later! This certainly is a [Temple of Memory]. Jack: Wait a minute... The Elw is speaking directly into my mind! Hanpan: Wow! With your thick skull?! This certainly is advanced technology! Hologram: Seek not Lolithia... She sleeps in her tomb. Lolithia's icy breath can only destroy... Seek not Lolithia in her tomb. The Elw have departed. Seek not Lolithia, for she is bound in the [Land of Light]... She is the Death Wind. The heartbeat of annihilation, an absolute destructive power... Jack: I can't believe it... The absolute [Power]... Hey Hanpan, you heard him! Where is this [Land of Light]? Hanpan: Hmm... I'm not certain, but... In an ancient tongue, Adlehyde means [Light]. Perhaps it's related... Do you want to go there? It's not that far from here. Jack: ... OK. Hanpan: Adlehyde is a kingdom located to the southeast of here. [Jack and Hanpan make their way out of the ruins and so depart for the great city of Adlehyde.] There is a price to pay when the Power is attained. Free thyself from the past. But what awaits in the future? Does man seek strength because he believes that the Power will light the darkened path to the future? He has no idea that the Power he seeks is also binding his soul. ----- A girl from an abbey (X2) ----- Oh... Innocent One. You can feel my mind in yours... Girl: Me...? Are you calling me...? It's dark in here. I can't see... [lights began to flash around her, and the voice begins to speak to her once again.] Take my wishes to your heart, Innocent One... Tell me your name... We will again be bound by the ancient contract. Girl: Who are you? I'm not the one you want! Hurry... Tell me your name. Once again, the world is being engulfed by darkness. Tell me your name. Girl: ... ...My name is...Cecilia. [a large, dark form appears in front of her] Girl, Cecilia... Let go of your ego... The power is in the book.... [The form disappears in a flash of lights] Cecilia: ... Who are you...? Cecilia... Cecilia... Cecilia... the Innocent One. Cecilia... ...Cecilia... ...Cecilia... ...Cecilia ...Cecilia... The class is over... [Cecilia suddenly awakes to find that she is in a desk in one of her magics classes] Cecilia: Huh? What happened? Classmate: Aren't you turning 17 today? You need to work on not being so spaced out. Classmate 2: Aren't you supposed to go back to Adlehyde when you turn 17? I worry about the future if our princess has mental problems. Cecilia: Gee... You guys are being really nice to me today. Classmate 2: You're going back to Adlehyde soon, aren't you? You should say farewell to everyone... Cecilia: Yeah, I need to do that... Classmate: ... Are you done yet? Classmate 2: Stop procrastinating. Get going! Classmate: Everyone will appreciate your visit. [To start saying her goodbyes, she wanders off to the library where a brunette stops her in her tracks.] Librarian: Cecilia! Good timing. I know you'll help me out. I was sorting the books, but I ended up making a mess. I'm terrible at this. Anje, the magician, has a magic [Pocket Watch]. Please, Cecilia. Get the watch from Anje and help me clean the library! The watch will reverse time and put all the books back on the shelves. [Cecilia goes to find Anje and hopefully borrow the mystical Pocket Watch.] Anje: Good timing. Please take a look. This is the [Guardian Stone]. It responds to the power of the Guardians. According to my studies, the [Tear Drop]has some connection to them. Push the Tools button near the desk and use the [Tear Drop]. The [Guardian Stone] should respond. If you do this for me, I shall give you my [Pocket Watch]. [Cecilia approaches the table with the Guard Stone and shines the Tear Drop; the stone glows.] Anje: Just as I thought, there's a definite reaction! Your [Tear Drop] crystal and the Guardians are linked in some way. The [Tear Drop] is the secret treasure of the Adlehyde family. That's why the stone glowed. This will help so much in furthering my research. You can have my [Pocket Watch]. It's very useful. [Cecilia receives the Pocket Watch.] Anje: By using the [Pocket Watch], you can go back in time. You can reconstruct broken boxes and reset objects that are stuck in place. It may not always be effective, but its magic is worth repeating. [Now that Cecilia has the Pocket Watch, she goes back to the library and speaks with the librarian, who is standing at the door.] Librarian: So that's Anje's watch. Please use it to fix up this mess. I'll go over to Sister Mary and make some excuses. I'll be right back. Cecilia, I'm counting on you, OK? [Cecilia enters and walks towards the pile of books strewn all over the ground.] Cecilia: I hate to use magic for a purpose like this, but. [Cecilia uses the Pocket Watch; suddenly, all but one book is left on the ground.] Cecilia: Wow! This thing really works! Huh? There's one book still left on the floor. [Cecilia approaches the book; suddenly, it speaks to her mind] Innocent One... Release... Let go of your ego... I am... trapped within the... [Sealed Library]... [The book promptly disappears.] Cecilia: A book spoke to me. The same voice as in the dream. What is the [Sealed Library]? I wonder if it's located somewhere in the abbey? [Cecilia goes to speak to the librarian in Sister Mary's classroom] Librarian: Cecilia, thanks for your help. [Cecilia talks with Sister Mary.] Sister Mary: So, a book is calling you to the [Sealed Library]? Cecilia: Yes, it's not a dream. A shadow spoke to me and asked me to release him from the book. Sister Mary. I thought you might know. Sister Mary: A book which speaks. And a large shadow? A library in which many forbidden secrets are stored does exist. Where the [Sealed Library] is.. That I cannot tell you. You were summoned by the Guardians to search for the [Sealed Library]. If you are the chosen one, you must do this on your own. The [Sealed Library] may hold many monsters. Please be careful. May the Guardians be with you. [Cecilia speaks with the library, the one she helped earlier.] Librarian: This is just a rumor. A [Light] is supposed to be the key to opening the door. A warm, powerful [Light]. I don't know what the light is. [Cecilia speaks with her friends in the classroom] Classmate 1: Did you finish your rounds already? The [Sealed Library]? I've heard of it. I don't know if it really exists. Ask Sister Mary or one of the older instructors. Sister Mary, the head chef, and Lila the motormouth might know of the [Sealed Library]. Classmate 2: The abbey is very old. There are many strange rumors and tales about it. I wouldn't be surprised if there is a book like the one you talked about. [As the first suggested, Cecilia heads off to speak with Lila, who is sick in bed] Lila: I'm not the only one who knows this. The [Sealed Library] is a popular rumor around here. Something acts as a key to open the door or something. Girl upstairs in the hallway: I don't know about any [Sealed Library], but I do know that the two statues in the courtyard have secret switches. I want to push them so baaaad!!! [Cecilia heads north to a girl looking into the courtyard] Girl: There is something strange about the courtyard. For some, the two statues become as light as a feather. For others, they are as heavy as a mountain. Something about those statues is real spooky. [Cecilia heads to the courtyard; determined to solve the puzzle, she moves the statues so that they face each other. At the end, she shines the light of the teardrop between them. Flashing lights emerge and fly northward into the abbey, creating a teleportation symbol on the wall.] I am the Eternal Darkness. Come to me, Innocent One. Bring me your inner light. [Cecilia uses the teardrop and is warped to the Sealed Library; upon entrance, a voice speaks to her.] The three books act as a door. They are called the [Books of Doors]. The key is the [Flame]. Open the door and light the path. [Afterwards, Cecilia throws the three books in the room into the fire; a passageway reveals itself. She makes her way down and comes upon a suspicious-looking book lying on the desk in the underground room. She approaches it; the pages start to turn, and a black crystal floats out from it before bursting into a giant demon!] The Book Monster: A human who wants to touch the forbidden book! I shall grant your wish and make you a part of my story! Cecilia: You're not the shadow that calls me, are you? [A battle starts.] The Book Monster: Daughter of the way of magic! Become my flesh and blood inside the forbidden book! [Cecilia defeats the monster Nelgaul; a light bursts from the book and takes shape.] Cecilia: The shadow figure from my dream. The Shadow: I am Stoldark, the Guardian of the water. For ages, the demon Nelgaul has locked me in this terrible book. I have waited a long time for the Innocent One who would receive the Guardian Spirit. Cecilia: The Innocent One? Me? Stoldark: The world is at the turning point of darkness again. Innocent One. can you hear the anger of the land and the wind? The screams of the sea and the sky? Cecilia: ... Stoldark: Wear me as your armor, Innocent One. I shall protect you in your fight for life. The battle for Filgaia begins again. Everything begins with [Lolithia]. [The Guardian Stoldark shrinks into a rune, which is deposited into Cecilia's hand; she acquires the water rune.] Cecilia: [Lolithia]... What does that mean? [Cecilia is teleported back to the Curan Abbey, where she is intercepted by Sister Mary.] Sister Mary: Welcome back, Cecilia. Now you realize the responsibilities of the women in the Adlehyde family. The female descendants of the Adlehyde family share their thoughts with the Guardians. They must carry the burden of their destiny with them for the rest of their lives. No one can understand the pain and pressure which you must endure. But, they can help you cope with it and make your life easier. Cecilia, they will never understand the burden one's destiny brings. Walk proudly from the abbey. You must travel your own path from now on. Go! You are the Innocent One, the Guardians have chosen! [And thus, Cecilia departs from the abbey to head back to Adlehyde.] The Guardians from the legend have spoken only to her. Without a sound, the wheels of destiny have started to turn... The path she followed in the past was guided by her surroundings. She knew someday she would have to pave her own path to the future. The Innocent One, whom the Guardians speak of... It may be too heavy of a burden to be the sorceress of the ultimate power at such a young age. ----- A wandering youth (X3) ----- Life is gradually fading from the land... Slowly, but surely, the destruction of Filgaia continues. A devastated environment filled with ferocious monsters plague the people of Filgaia who desperately try to cling to their land. Those who dare to venture out are called [Dream Chasers]. There is a boy in the village of Surf. It's hard to believe that this boy has the potential to become a dream chaser. What does he seek? Townsperson: We're calling it a day, kid! Thanks a lot. The barrels are all sorted. [The boy approaches him] Townsperson: I hired you at the recommendation of Mayor Pifer... You turned out to be OK. By the way, what's your name? [Rudy.] Townsperson: Rudy, you're stronger than you look. The horses seem happy. Here's today's pay. Sorry kid, this is all the village can afford. You should see if the mayor has any more work for you. Thanks again! See ya. [Upon leaving, Rudy talks to a boy named Tony.] Tony: Busy, busy, busy! I'm so busy today. Do you want to know why? [Yes.] Tony: Ha ha ha. I can't tell you! Maybe when I get back. [Rudy goes to the mayor's house and speaks with Mayor Pifer upstairs.] Mayor Pifer: Rudy! How are you? Thanks to you, the stables are in great shape! Take these as a token of my appreciation. Long ago, I found these Bombs while exploring ancient ruins. You may find them handy. [Rudy receives bombs] These bombs will destroy most small objects. Walk next to the object you want to blow up and push the Tools button. It will go off in a bit. These magical bombs will never run out. In the good old days, magic berries could be found in the cave to the south. We would use the bombs to clear debris from the cave. Now that all of the berries are gone, we no longer need them. The world is fading and our village is starting to feel the impact. [Rudy heads for the stairs, but is pushed back by a panicked citizen of Surf] Townsperson 2: Excuse me! I must talk to the mayor immediately. [He pushes Rudy out of the way and goes to the mayor] Townsperson 2: Mayor Pifer! A child from our village has gone into the Berry Cave. Mayor Pifer: What?! Townsperson 2: What do we do? [Mayor Pifer paces back and forth, trying to make a decision] Mayor Pifer: The Berry Cave is full of monsters. There is not much we can do. I must talk to the townsfolk about this situation. Please keep this quiet. We can't have people panicking. [Because Rudy is such a nice person, he decides that it is up to him to save the boy in Berry Cave from all harm; thus he leaves Surf and travels southeast to the Berry Cave.] Guard at the entrance: Wow! I look away for a second and this kid gets past me! No one from the village is allowed in here! What am I to do? [Rudy travels through it until he meets Tony; Tony is standing beside a path blocked by rocks] Tony: I have come to look for berries for my father. The berries are on the other side of this blocked passage. I know it's not safe here, but I have to get those berries for my wounded father! Aren't you a [Dream Chaser]? I've heard about you. Can you move those boulders? Please, I'll be a good boy. I'll do all my chores. [Rudy uses his bombs on the blocked path to clear it for Tony.] Tony: Check it out! You've cleared the path! I have to get back! My father is waiting for these berries back home. [Rudy proceeds forward in order to claim the Holy Berries for Tony. He removes the plant from the base of a glowing obelisk.] The berries faintly glitter. Tony: Thank you! With these berries, I can heal my father! Let's hurry! I've got to get them to him right away! [Rudy and Tony hurry out of the cave. However, an earthquake starts and the glowing obelisk stops emanating light; suddenly a large crack splits down its middle. The earthquake spreads from Adlehyde all the way to the Curan Abbey. Rudy and Tony meet up with the townspeople at the entrance.] Tony: Mom! Tony's Mom: Why do you always cause so much trouble? Tony: I came to get these berries to heal father's wounds. Tony's Mom: Are you two OK?! Townsperson: What was that earthquake all about?! Townsperson 2: I have always told you not to come here... Mayor Pifer: You're safe, that's all that matters. Let's go home. [As they begin to leave, a dog stays behind, barking at the entrance to the cave. A tremor erupts; rocks fall from the ceiling. Rudy steps back to meet the oncoming threat of the Zombie; a battle starts and quickly ends after Rudy beats it down using his ARMs.] *Rudy casts the Holy Berry at the regenerating Zombie! The healing light from the Holy Berry reduces the Zombie to sludge. Tony: Wow! You've defeated the Zombie! [Tony's Mom drags Tony away from Rudy] Tony: ...?! What happened, Mom? Townsperson: You have brought tragedy to the entire Village of Surf. Townsperson 2: I know about you. You possess the [ARM]. The forbidden power! I know I shouldn't have, but I looked through your stuff the other day. The [ARM] has brought doom upon us all! Townsperson 3: The Dream Chaser, Rudy, has cursed us all... Townsperson 4: (he steps forward) That earthquake was probably caused by Rudy!!! Mayor Pifer: Be quiet everyone!!! (to Rudy) Rudy. Thanks for saving the boy. But you opened the forbidden path and put us all in danger. You also possess an [ARM]! You will be judged for this according to our village law. Do you agree, Rudy? [Yes.] Mayor Pifer: We must get back to the village at once. Rudy will be judged there. [Rudy watches out of the window on the second floor of Mayor Pifer's house, hearing the talk from below.] Townsperson: The boy brought a terrible omen to the village. We must do something! Townsperson 2: He's just a Dream Chaser. It may sound cruel, but he may bring harm upon us all. When the seal was broken, it caused an earthquake that damaged the entire village. [Rudy goes downstairs and eavesdrops] Mayor Pifer: We all agree then. We'll ask him to leave. I took him in, so I'll inform him of our decision. [Mayor Pifer greets Rudy at the foot of the stairs] Mayor Pifer: Were you eavesdropping, Rudy? Then you know what we've decided. I must ask you to pack your things and leave. And please, don't come back. [Outcast once again, Rudy heads for the entrance of the Village of Surf but is intercepted by the boy he saved, Tony.] Tony: You saved me! I was so helpless. I know that you did the right thing and that they are wrong. I just want to say, thank you. I've gotta get back. Thanks again! Even though he used his skill to protect them, they rejected him out of fear. Within him is a power he never asked for... the skill to use the forbidden ARMs. He still wanders the world in search of his soul, unaware of his inborn power... ----- ----- ----- Part IV - Coming to Adlehyde and Lolithia's Tomb (X4) ----- ----- ----- [Jack enters the familiar town of Adlehyde; however, three men come running into the town in quite a hurry. He overhears them.] Man: Holy cow! There's been an accident at [Lolithia's Tomb]! Man 2: Let's find Emma, this is out of our hands!!! Man 3 (The calm one): No. You're both wrong. The injured are our first concern. [Probably wanting to see what the problem is, Jack decides to check it out; he goes to Emma's residence and goes up the stairs to speak with her.] Emma: Is there something going on outside? How exciting! Listen to that commotion. I wonder what's happening. [Those same three men barge into the house and come up the stairs behind Jack] Man: Alarm! There has been an accident at [Lolithia's Tomb]! Emma: Oh no! Tell me what's going on. Man: We broke through a wall damaged by the earthquake and unleashed monsters. Some of the workers were injured by one of the monsters. Emma: Gather anyone with military experience! Man: No way!! No one here has ever fought monsters before. There are so many of them. You couldn't pay us enough to go in there. Emma: All right then! Get to work on the repairs. You hear?! I'll do something about the monsters. Man: OK! [All three men leave.] Emma: (to Jack) We have a minor problem in the ruins to the north. You can fight, can't you? I need to have some monsters slain. I'll pay 500 gella. You can take any treasure from the tomb. Will you do it? Jack: Yes. Emma: Glad to hear that. I'll pay you after the excavation. Trust me! I'll be waiting for you. You must get prepared. Don't underestimate [Lolithia's Tomb]. Bring friends. [Emma abruptly leaves. Jack, thinking over the offer he has taken, walks to the edge of town and sees two young candidates for his party; he approaches first the young boy. ] Jack: The earthquake caused terrible chaos at the tomb. What? You caused the earthquake?! What do you know.? So, you want to help to take care of this problem? [The [Dream Chaser] wants to know if he can join you. Will you let him join? Yes.] All right! That settles it! I could use the company. My name is Jack. This is Hanpan. Don't worry, he won't bite. What's your name? Rudy,huh. Nice to meet you, Rudy. [Jack spots a young girl and goes to speak with her.] Jack: There are some monsters at the ruins near Adlehyde. [Lolithia's Tomb] needs to be cleansed. I could use a partner. Cecilia: Lolithia. Intriguing name. Let me go with you. I feel my destiny is with this adventure. [The [Magician] wants to know if she can join you. Will you let her come? Yes.] Jack: My name is Jack. This is Hanpan. He's a Wind Mouse. Cecilia: I am Cecilia. It may not look like it, but I know a little magic. [With all things settled, the team heads off to Lolithia's tomb; soon they get there and speak with the man at the entrance.] Man: Are you the help Emma talked about? [Yes.] So, you're the one. Emma is waiting for you. [The team goes up the stairs to find Emma waiting patiently against a crumbling wall.] Emma: The three of you together can probably break the seal. Past the room with the spooky demon statue lies a. If the three of you work together, you should be okay. You'll be fine! With confidence, one can even learn to fly. [Rudy bombs the wall; they go through and finally confront the last two guards.] Guard: Thank you for coming to our rescue. We admire your courage. Guard 2: So you're here to slay the monsters, eh? Good luck! [One of the stone templates hanging on the wall later on in the dungeon reads: "On the Devil's back, dark wings and a secret. On the other side of the door sleeps a great power. The Tomb of Perpetual Sleep." After finding the demon statue and after hitting the button on its back, the stairs leading to the door to the dungeon arise. However, as the team approaches and Cecilia uses the tear drop, they are stopped in their tracks by the monster Magtortous. A battle starts. ] [After the battle ends, the team proceeds to the back of the dungeon where they find the golem Lolithia before them.] Jack: .What?. Hanpan: . That's the golem. Cecilia: The same golem written about in the legend?! Hanpan: Probably. In the ancient days, when Filgaia was surrounded by forests, it was said that there were eight weapons of the ancient giants. They were sealed away in some secret place after they nearly destroyed the world. Some of these weapons were found in ruins in this area. I had no idea that a golem was hidden near Adlehyde. Jack: I wonder if the power in this tomb is different from the [Power] that I have been seeking all this time? Hanpan: The power we felt here is probably the golem. Jack: Geez! How am I supposed to use this? It's huge! I can barely lift it! Hanpan: He's mad! Jack: Let's get this over with. There's nothing here for me! [Hanpan steps forward and turns to Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia.] Hanpan: We must notify the professor about the golem. [All three make their way back to the entrance of Lolithia's Tomb to speak to Professor Emma.] Guard 1: So the golem has been found. Our work here is nearly done. Guard 2: Because of you guys, we can resume our work. Please inform Emma. [They find Emma in the same spot she was before they'd departed.] Emma: Really?! The golem truly exists! Then I was right in picking this site. I'm a genius! Oh. you guys are great, too! We can't just sit around here. We must excavate it now! Take some of my crew with you to the site where you found the golem! I'm counting on you!!! [Emma leaves in a hurry.] Jack: Gee, she's bossy. [The screen cuts to the end of the dungeon; the three as well as many of Emma's employees are gathered around the magnificent golem. Emma is lowered down on a crane; she hops off to address them.] Emma: OK, let's pull it up! You won't break it! Crew: Got it! [They crewmembers work on attaching Lolithia to the crane; after their work is done, Emma hops back up on the crane and rides with Lolithia to the top. The scene cuts to all three Dream Chasers watching Lolithia being pulled up from the ruins. ] Emma: It's a pleasant surprise that my Emma-Motor was effective here. Thanks to you and my Emma-Motor, we were able to pull her out. Yes, this is [Lolithia]. One of the eight golems. Isn't it cute? This thing is unbreakable. It's still in mint condition and it's completely dormant. The reward of 500 gella will be ready for you, but you must come by tomorrow. I'll be too busy preparing for the festival today. [The team travels back to Adlehyde and stop at the entrance of the city.] Jack: We'll get our money tomorrow. After that, I'll go on to the next ruin with Hanpan. Cecilia: We're parting so soon? Jack: It's the life of a [Dream Chaser] you know. Let's get back to the inn, the festival starts tomorrow. [The three gather at the Inn to retire for the day.] Innkeeper: Welcome, It's 30 gella per night. Would you like to stay? Cecilia: (looks to Jack and Rudy) Tomorrow, we'll go to the festival together, but I have to get going now. I have no idea why I was summoned to the north ruin. But, I'm glad to know I was of some help. After I go, I might not be able to travel with you. But I will never forget our adventure. I hope you guys will treat me the same way I've treated you. [Cecilia leaves abruptly, returning to the castle to speak to her father. The night passes.] ----- ----- ----- Part V - Adlehyde Ruins Festival (X5) ----- ----- ----- The morning of the festival has arrived. [Jack and Rudy awaken and go to the East Plaza not only to check out the Ruins Exhibition but also to find Professor Emma, the woman who had promised to pay them 500 gella. She is standing beside a bench right near the golem Diablo, the Crimson Hellstorm.] Emma: Because of you guys, we made it on time. Here is the payment. (she gives you 500 gella) Take it easy. There's a lot to see here. I'm sure you'll see something that interests you. [Jack and Rudy look around the festival until they find a woman with a red face; she seems oh-so worried.] Woman: My son is missing. He just disappeared into the crowd. Please. Can you help look for him? He may be in trouble. I'm going to stay here so I don't miss him on this road. If you see him, please bring him back to me. He has a red balloon. Please! Man nearby: Lots of kids. Red balloon! I haven't seen any. He should be easy to spot. But where? That's the question. Kid nearby: The kid with a balloon has gone back to town to look for his mother. [At the kid's suggestion, the two Dream Chasers go back to town. South of the mayor's house they are able to spot the kid with the red balloon. Rudy and Jack approach the child.] Child Mom! Mom! Where did you go? Oh! My balloon! [The child lets go of his balloon only to see the darkness spreading overhead.] Suddenly, dark clouds hover over Adlehyde. The laughter and murmur cease. As the unsuspecting people look up to the skies, they watch the silent nightmare spread over their heads. [The balloon is evaporated by a bolt of lightning.] The sky is cracking. The [Beginning of the End] is here. A sword of light strikes the land and a wall of fire rushes across the horizon. [Blazing rocks fall from the sky, bringing ruin to the town of Adlehyde; people all around Jack and Rudy are killed. Monsters begin to appear. Jack and Rudy set forth to save all ten of the villagers still alive] Girl, 2nd floor of Inn: Help! What is going on? Old Man, at the pub: What is this. What is going on? This is no joke! Priest, at the church: Take me to the wounded. I have many skills, I can help them. Woman, in the graveyard: Help! There's a monster chasing me! It's gonna eat me! Old Man, near Zeldukes' statue: The town is. Oh! Guardians of Adlehyde! .. Sick Man, at the hospital: I didn't do anything. I don't want to die! Hurry! Take me to safety! Man, in his house: My wife hasn't come home from the festival. Woman, wandering behind a house: What has happened here? I can't believe we're under attack! Man, in house with crates: Hi. Can you take me to the castle? I can't go there alone. Little boy, in the northeast forest: Everything is burning! My house is burning! [Jack and Rudy come to Cecilia, who is surrounded by monsters. A battle starts; the two defeat the monsters.] Cecilia: Thanks to the two of you, we were able to save most of the townspeople. We must go, now. [They hurry to the castle; the scene switches to an ugly, green demon who had just entered the city of Adlehyde.] Belselk: Not even close, you weak humans! This is no contest. [He laughs.] There is nothing for me to do here. Well, I guess my superior power is too good to use on humans. [He laughs again.] Give this message to one of the humans running into the castle. If they don't give up the [Tear Drop], we will tear the castle to pieces. [A lizard man steps up to Belselk.] Belselk: (to lizard man) Are there golems here? Are they working? All junk? Good! We don't want to fight those things. (turns to his original two cohorts) We have the golems now. This is a very interesting situation. [He cackles] [Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia are now safely within the walls of the castle.] Guard at entrance: Alert! The king has been wounded! What are we to do? Guard 2, left of the throne: The king's wounds are being tended to in his chambers. [With these pieces of information, the three hurry up to the King's bedroom.] Guard 3, blocking entrance to king's room: The king is being treated inside. It doesn't look good. Minister Johan: This has never happened before. Monsters taking over an entire town. What do they want? [Cecilia approaches her father, King Adlehyde.] King Adlehyde: Cecilia, I'm glad you're all right. Listen, Cecilia! The monsters are after you. You must defeat them! [A soldier approaches with a message.] Soldier: Your Majesty! The monsters demand that you surrender the [Tear Drop] or they will storm the castle. Cecilia: The [Tear Drop] belonged to my mother. It's very dear to me, but I'll give it up for the sake of my kingdom. The monsters can have my [Tear Drop]. King Adlehyde: I won't permit it! No. You won't do it! Cecilia, the [Tear Drop] is not just an heirloom. It holds the key to unleashing the power of the ancients. Only a princess of the Adlehyde family may possess it. One who hears the will of the Guardians can use the [Tear Drop] to change the world. Cecilia: But if I do nothing, many will die because of me. King Adlehyde: Please understand, Cecilia. Life can be cruel sometimes. Cecilia, stay in your room, no matter what happens. [The scene switches to Cecilia talking with Jack in Rudy in her bedroom.] Cecilia: I don't agree with what my father said. Innocent people should not suffer. In the dungeon, there is a secret passage. It should still be there. When I was a little girl, I remember trying to get to the town from there. We can sneak out from there and give the demons the [Tear Drop]. [Thus, Cecilia, Jack, and Rudy quietly sneak their way out of the castle. The three of them manage to make it to the kitchens without being caught. There, they converse with one of the chefs.] Chef: There is a curfew in place here at Adlehyde. Do you still want to go? .I understand. I'll open the door to the cellar. Please follow me. There are powerful monsters down there. Are you ready for this? Cecilia: Yes. [The chef leads the trio towards a bare place on the floor; he goes over to a barrel.] Chef: Let's go. [As he pushes the barrel back, a trapdoor opens up beneath them; Cecilia, Jack, and Rudy find themselves in a musty, dark dungeon. They make their way through it and emerge through a house in Adlehyde. They exit and find Belselk standing in the middle of town.] Belselk: Hand over the [Tear Drop]! Cecilia: Are you guaranteeing the lives of the people? Belselk: Don't worry, I'm a busy guy. Just give me the Tear Drop and you won't see me again. [Cecilia steps forward and gives Belselk the Tear Drop.] Belselk: Grab the prize and go through the gate as soon as it opens. [He turns to leave] Jack: Wait! I'm not done with you yet! [he runs forward] You demon. I don't know how you got here, but. Belselk: So. What are you going to do? Jack: Revenge! This is what I live for! Belselk: Like I said, I'm a busy guy. Let's make it quick, shall we? Cecilia: No, you can't do that! You're crazy to go after him by yourself. [A battle starts.] Belselk: Humans break so easily. You guys don't make very good toys. We have to be so delicate with you humans. Here, how about a little dance? [Belselk is defeated.] Belselk: Huh? What was that? I feel like I'm being assaulted by a gnat. I'm running out of patience! [The battle ends.] Belselk: Come back when you're more of a challenge, kid! [Belselk disappears. The scene cuts to the ruins festival, where several winged demons are preparing to carry off all of the golems.] Winged demon: Belselk is a slave driver. Why do we have to take this junk back? Winged demon 2: We've got to do what we're told. We've got to get this done. [All of the golems are carried off; the scene switches back to the King's bedroom, where Cecilia is talking with her father. She stands by his bedside.] Cecilia: I'm sorry, father. I disobeyed your wishes. The [Tear Drop] is in their hands. King Adlehyde: .It's done. But the [Tear Drop] must not be used for evil. We must. Cecilia: Please don't talk, father. Save your strength. It's my responsibility to reclaim the [Tear Drop]. Minister Johan: Princess! Cecilia: I have made my decision. Our resources must be conserved for the reconstruction of Adlehyde! I have trusty friends. With their help, I will reclaim the [Tear Drop]. [She looks to her comrades.] Rudy, Jack. Please help me. I need to reclaim the [Tear Drop] for the future of Filgaia. [Jack and Rudy exchange looks before Jack steps up towards Cecilia.] Jack: I understand. I'm sure Rudy is with me as well. We were going to volunteer anyway, but you shouldn't come. You'll just slow us down. Cecilia: What? I don't mean to. Jack: If I had known who you were, I would have thought twice about working with you. I don't trust royalty. I never have and I never will. I kind of had an idea, but you still haven't told us the truth from your own mouth. Hide your identity and roam the land.eh? How romantic. You can count me out. [He turns away; Cecilia drops her head]. Minister Johan: That's enough, [Dream Chaser]! Cecilia: [she looks up again] I apologize for my behavior. If people find out who I am, they become distant. I was lonely. But my passion to save Filgaia is no lie. How can I convince you? King Adlehyde: Cecilia. Please. Ohhh!. [Everyone looks to the king; Cecilia turns to Jack] Cecilia: Your sword. May I please use your sword? Jack: What do you want with it? It's far too heavy for you. Cecilia: Please. the sword!!! [Jack hands Cecilia his sword; she takes it firmly and walks a little ways away with it.] Jack: It's heavy. with the weight of its destiny. It's not for you! Give it back! Princess, you can't support it on your own. [Cecilia draws the blade across the end of her hair, cutting it; it falls limply to the floor. Everyone jumps a little at this action. Cecilia turns and walks back to Jack, holding out his sword.] Cecilia: Your sword has severed my past. I plead again, please join me in reclaiming peace. Jack: [takes his sword] Once you do this, there is no turning back. King Adlehyde: Be strong, Cecilia. Protect what is yours. [Cecilia lowers her head in silence while Jack and Rudy approach the now dead king.] Minister Johan: . We can't just sit around feeling sad. We must honor the dead. Our beloved king and the men who fought so bravely. [Minister Johan leaves; the scene darkens. Funeral bells begin to play.] They gather here today. Three separate agendas, but one common goal. The stage is set for the fall of Filgaia. the story starts here.. [Cecilia, dressed in red and black, leads the coffin of her father down through Adlehyde and toward the church. Everyone is gathered around, weeping for the dead. Four little boys trailed by a girl walk by, holding up sticks in honor; but while passing Jack and Rudy, the little girl trips, her ball rolling to Rudy's feet. Rudy picks up the small red ball and hands it back to her. Rudy, Jack, and the little girl look back to the ceremonies. The wind blows leaves to the east. Finally three priests lead Cecilia into the church. The scene fades.] ----- ----- ----- The Mountain Pass and Heading to Milama (X6) ----- ----- ----- One week from the attack. [Jack and Rudy appear to be in an Adlehyde guest room.] Jack: This is our destiny! The three of us going after the monsters. I really don't want to do this, but we must fetch the princess. We're running out of time. [The two of them hurry to Cecilia's bedroom; they find her dressed more appropriately.] Cecilia: Do you like my hair? It's a lot easier to manage. This is easier to move. I can't sit and cry forever. I'm waiting for the rainbow after the rain stops. I'll be strong again. Please, take me with you. [The team first goes to visit Minister Johan in the Council Room.] Minister Johan: Finally, the three of you. I hate the fact that you're carrying the burden by yourselves. But, our future depends on your journey. Cecilia: Don't worry. Father. For the glory of Adlehyde and Filgaia, I shall reclaim the [Tear Drop]. The Water Guardian, [Stoldark], has spoken to me about the danger. If you say I am the Shaman Princess of the Guardians, then I'm proud to be the Innocent One. Minister Johan: The princess had a vision! There is no doubt now. You must follow your destiny, Princess. Go west, through the Mountain Pass and you will find the town of Milama. There, you'll find a large shrine. If you are the Innocent One, then you must go there. Cecilia: I don't know anything about being a shaman. But if I can be of any help, I'll deal with whatever is expected of me. [With a destination in mind, the trio sets out for the Mountain Pass lying west of Adlehyde.] Guard 1: You have been granted passage. Be careful. Guard 2: Dangerous winds blow through the Mountain Pass. Please be careful. [The threesome continue onward through the Mountain Pass. Eventually they emerge out into the bright world where they are met by some fierce winds.] Cecilia: Whew. Those were some nasty winds. [Jack steps away from the group, seeming deep in thought.] Hanpan: Wha.what's going on? Jack: These gusts of wind. If I could harness the power. [Rudy and Cecilia exchange confused looks.] Hanpan: I agree. Why don't you give it a try. [After Jack acquires a Fast Draw hint, the trio continues onward. They eventually exit the Mountain Pass, travel south, and arrive at Milama, the city of water.] Woman, at entrance: This is Milama. Huge, rich, and full of water. The oasis of the world!! Guy, near church: If you're going to the Guardian Temple, stop by the pub first. The owner might have some information for you. [At the man's advice, Jack, Rudy, and Cecilia travel to the pub in the back of town. They speak with the bartender.] Bartender: What do you want? I'm busy right now! Can you come back later? [Do you want to ask the pub owner about the Guardian Shrine? Yes.] Bartender: The Guardians?! I didn't think anyone knew about them anymore. I may be of some help. My father was the last keeper of the Guardian Temple. He told me many stories. Wait until the customers are gone, will ya? This isn't a temple I'm running here. Why don't you guys eat something while you wait? Cecilia: Okay, five hamburgers please. Bartender: Wow, that's a lot of food for you guys. Who's gonna eat all of it? [Later, after the customers have left and the three have finished.] Jack: I can't believe you had seconds... Cecilia: Magic casting requires a lot of energy. That's why I'm always hungry after a battle. Plus, I love hamburgers. I learned how fun it was to eat through cooking and eating hamburgers at the abbey. Everyone loves me because I'm a princess, not because I'm [Cecilia]. If people need me because of what I symbolize, then I shall do what's asked of me. I will retrieve the [Tear Drop]. Bartender: Okay, I'm ready. Let's talk about the Guardians. [The three gather around the counter.] Bartender: There is a room that only priests were permitted to see... My father probably wanted me to be a priest because he made me memorize the password to the room. Write this down. Light the fire at 2, then at 10. When you light the fire at 6, the doors will open at 12. Go through the temple with the light. I don't know what this means, but I'm sure you will find out. Take this with you... My father left this for me, but I don't need it anymore. [They receive the "Holy Medal", a key to the shrine. Afterwards, they travel to the shrine almost directly north of Milama. They light the fires in the correct order. The door to the shrine itself reads "When the time comes, show the sign..." In this place the three use the Holy Medal. The door opens; they all proceed, ultimately, to a room with a large blue mirror on the north wall. A ball of light shines and flies into the mirror.] Cecilia: I understand, Stoldark. We must go there. [She walks towards the mirror.] Jack: What are you planning to do now, Princess?! [Cecilia says nothing, but she pushes through the mirror and disappears. Jack looks to Rudy.] Jack: Hey... Follow her! [The two men follow and also disappear into the blue mirror.] All of a sudden, Rudy and Cecilia were gone. They found themselves on a strange landscape... [Jack continues onward by himself. As he approaches the final platform, he sees a sword stuck into the ground.] Jack: This sword contains the power I've been seeking! Now, I can have my revenge! This is [Absolute Power]. [He attempts to pull it out. He succeeds, but it turns into fire; he throws it to the ground.] Jack: Wha what.... What happened?! [The sword rises to the sky; the room turns black.] Jack: Gggh.... Where am I? Vast nothingness... It's like a dream. [He finds himself on a spinning, turquoise platform.] Jack: Is someone here? Come out, whoever you are! [The bodies of six Fenril Knights materialize around him] Jack: No way... It can't be... You're the one who ran. Coward! You seek power, but you refuse to use it... Jack: I've never run from anything before. I've accepted every challenge I've faced. You ran from your friends And your responsibilities. But most of all, you ran from yourself. Don't you get it? A [coward] can destroy, But true power is the power of protection. Jack: I know that... I really do... That is why I am seeking it. Please be patient. [One by one, all the people disappear. The last to disappear is a red-haired woman.] Jack: Wait a minute! I'm gonna be alone again? --- [Cecilia also finds herself alone. She travels to the end of the platform, where the room suddenly turns into an almost exact copy of the throne room at Adlehyde Castle.] Cecilia: ...! No... Not Adlehyde Castle! Minister Johan's image: The princess herself is coming to save the world. May the Guardians be with her. Soldier image: The princess is responsible for being a princess. Remember that. Cecilia: I know... I know... But... Soldier image 2: Have you noticed that no one calls you by your name... Cecilia: ...!?!?!? Soldier image 3: The princess is a symbol. Cecilia is not. Do you understand? [An image of her father materializes before her on the throne.] Cecilia: Please... not you too, father... King Adlehyde image: You knew no one loved you. So, what's the surprise? [An image of herself appears behind her wearing her traditional abbey clothes.] Cecilia: Are you me? The other Cecilia: You requested this dangerous adventure because you wanted to be loved by someone... You're going to save the world because it's your duty as a princess. But, what you really want is sympathy. You hypocrite. [Cecilia drops to her knees and holds her face] Cecilia: Am I wrong? Answer me! [One by one, all the other images disappear but the other Cecilia.] The other Cecilia: No one loves you... You don't love anyone... Wake up! [She vanishes.] [Meanwhile, Rudy finds that he is also all alone. He continues onward until he again sees the room with the blue mirror he had just recently passed. But standing there alone is Tony, the boy he had saved from Berry Cave.] Tony: The monsters are coming! [A red demon appears in front of Tony. Rudy steps forward and slashes the creature, reducing it to ashes. He turns to Tony. Tony, however, steps back in hesitation...] Tony: I'm scared... You're just as scary as the monsters. Your powers are not like ours. Man image: There is no place for you in this world. You're not needed here... Woman image: Nobody wants to be with you. You're a stranger... Who are you fighting for, [stranger]? Mayor Pifer [Old Man] image: So, you use your powers to help people eh? What does that prove? You're still distancing yourself from people. Man image 2: ARMs contain a form of energy that is different from the one found in humans. They could have originally belonged to the demons. Man image 3: You're another monster! We don't want you in Filgaia. Just look at you! [Rudy walks forward and looks at his reflection in the mirror. Looking back at him is the red demon he killed; statled, he steps back. He turns back as everyone but Tony disappears.] Tony: Filgaia isn't for you... You don't belong here. [Rudy drops to his knees, and the scene fades. Eventually, the comrades find themselves all together again. Voices greet them.] A Voice: This is the girl Stoldark has chosen? Cecilia: The voice inside my heart, is the voice of the Guardian. Second Voice: What a weak mind! The weakening of the world is really the weakening of the human soul. Gurdijeff! Do you really want to let this one decide Filgaia's destiny? Jack: What? What do you hear? Third Voice: Listen, Moa Gault. We have no choice. Cecilia: I can feel the emotions of the Guardians in my heart. The anger and rage... The doubt and sorrow... Jack: Damn you... Show yourselves! Stop toying with us! [The room darkens; a large, teal-scaled dragon appears before them. The room glows with energy.] First Voice: I am the Earth Guardian, Gurdijeff. We heard you answer our call... [Another Guardian, that of the image of a firebird, appears.] Second Voice: I am the Fire Guardian, Moa Gault. I have looked into your soul, it is weak and vulnerable. It is not strong enough to defeat the demons, who we have been fighting with for the past 1000 years. [Another Guardian makes itself known; it looks like a giant white tiger.] Third Voice: I am the Wind Guardian, Fengalon. We are the spirits of the Guardians, and we need your help. Gurdijeff: You may be right, Fengalon. Look at them... They look defeated. Nevertheless, they are our only hope. Jack: [he steps forward] I'm not deaf or blind! Damn you! Why have you been showing us these illusions? Answer me, Guardians! Gurdijeff: You must understand... We do not have enough power to fight the demons. We must get the [Tear Drop] back! We need its power to defend Filgaia. Cecilia: The [Tear Drop]?! How do you know? Moa Gault: We know... We can feel its power... The [Tear Drop] is the light that gives life... Fengalon: Yes, it's the same light that gives us life... Which means you hold the key to our existence... Cecilia: What do the demons want with the [Tear Drop]? Do they want to destroy the world with it? Gurdijeff: With the [Tear Drop], it is possible. The demons, however, are trying to use it to revive their master, the Mother. Jack: The Mother? So, that's the name of their master, huh? Gurdijeff: Warriors! Do you still seek our power?! Cecilia: We can't possibly do this ourselves... Jack: I want the power... I want to defeat them... Gurdijeff: Because you are weak, you seek power... We shall give you the power that you seek, but time is running out. You will have the power to summon us into your reality. Take our powers before they weaken any further and stop the demons from regenerating the Mother. We shall send our warriors to their lair. Cecilia: How is that possible? Fengalon: We have our ways... We can sense the power of the [Tear Drop]. Moa Gault: The only way a warrior, with a weak mind, is able to defeat the enemy is by striking at its heart. Come now, show us your faith and leap! [Moa Gault and Fengalon fade, but Gurdijeff remains. The lights start flashing.] Gurdijeff: To reclaim the [Tear Drop], we... [Gurdijeff suddenly fades; the room turns white and the three warriors are back in the last room of the shrine once more. They stand up.] Cecilia: What happened...? Gurdfijeff: That was a shock from the Dark Spear of Zeikfried! We are not strong enough to transport to the battle. Go now... I will guide you to your destiny. You must prevent Mother... Cecilia: Gurdijeff! [The room fades into whiteness.] The [Tear Drop] is a source of life. It should not be used For the birth of Destruction. [The scene suddenly cuts to a strange, technologically advanced room. A lone figure clad in armor and a purple robe is present.] Zeikfried: That damned Guardian! He scanned this area with his mind! [A female demon appears and drops down a little ways away.] Lady Harken: His scans have been shut off. The Duke's mansion is superb. But now we know the humans are in contact with the Guardians. We have a few problems... Zeikfried: [He turns] When the fight is lost, the decay begins... Look at this place, it's a dying land of cowards! Humans, Elws, and the Guardians... Their defenses are no longer effective. They don't even have a world to defend. We have nothing to fear from the Guardians. [A strange, non-humanoid demon teleports to Zeikfried's left. He appears to be hovering off the ground and adorns a long, white robe.] Alhazad: That is correct, my lord. Now that the Elws are no longer helping the humans, they don't stand a chance. [Belselk, from the south, enters as well.] Belselk: I know. When I watch them squirm in the flames, I can feel my power... Lady Harken: (looks to Belselk) We could have gotten the [Tear Drop] with less destruction. Belselk: What? What are you talking about, you newby! Zeikfried: Both of you, stop it! [turns northward] We, the Quarter Knights gather for a single purpose. We must break the seal which binds our leader, Mother. The dreaded Guardian seal must be undone! Belselk: Sorry... This one is mine. [Belselk leaves.] Alhazad: Why should he have all the fun? [Alhazad teleports off somewhere, also leaving.] Lady Harken: ...... [She jumps into the air and vanishes, leaving Zeikfried by himself.] Zeikfried: Mother, when you finally wake, will the rest of the Quarter Knights share our dreams? [He looks up to a tube with the beating cocoon of Mother. The scene fades to darkness.] ----- ----- ----- Baskar Village and Mount Zenom (X7) ----- ----- ----- [The west (?) wind blows leaves; the three are teleported to a nice, partially wooded area. Rudy is the first to get up; Jack follows him in getting up. Rudy goes over and shakes Cecilia who had yet to awaken.] Jack: Where are we? Cecilia: The place of the seal. Gurdijeff said he would lead us here. But... It doesn't seem like there's anything here... Mother... That's the last thing I heard before I fainted... Jack: You're saying the demon boss is buried somewhere around here? I don't like this... Not at all... Being dragged everywhere by the Guardians and having to save the world... Cecilia: What is this? ...... All of a sudden, Cecilia noticed she was holding three stone slabs. [Earth Rune, Fire Rune, and Wind Rune are acquired.] Cecilia: These slabs contain the spirits of Gurdijeff and the other Guardians. What is this seal that the Guardians are willing to risk the last of their strength to protect? [Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia travel northwest, looking for some hints about the seal. In their passing, they come upon Baskar Village, the village of the guardian-worshippers.] Baskar, outside near item shop: Our chief's dreams foresee changes in the world. I hear that those who can hear the Guardians... The seers... communicate in a dreamlike state. Baskar, northeast section near a garden: If you follow the mountains to the north, you'll find Mt. Zenom. Mt. Zenom is where we worship the Guardians. The legends say that the [Mountain] Guardian who sleeps there holds a piece of an evil soul... Girl outside, north section of town: You are...? So, you're going to get rid of the dangers coming upon us. Is that so...? Our chief was talking about the [Zephyr] coming to save the world. [The three visit the village chief in the main house.] Baskar Chief: I've long forgotten my name, but I am the leader of the Baskar people. I've foreseen your arrival in my dream. Listen, warriors of the Guardians. As you know, our mortal enemy, the demon Race, is approaching. They are after the Guardian statue in the Zenom Mountains. In order to conquer Filgaia, they must destroy the three Guardian Statues that hold the three broken pieces of their Queen's heart. During the war 1000 years ago, the demon Queen's heart was torn into three pieces and sealed in three separate Guardian Statues. They are planning an all out attack after the revival of their Queen. Zenom Mountain is to the north of here. Go, warriors of the Guardians, and protect the Guardian Statue. I believe that you are the callers of [Zephyr], the west wind of hope. Go visit the [Wind Caller's Altar]. The guard there should be of some help. [Since the three were exhorted to visit the Wind Caller's Altar, they do so.] Guard at Zephyr's Altar: Your party was summoned by [Zephyr]. Step up to the Wind Callers Altar and summon the west wind... [They climb the miniature ziggurat, but nothing happens. The guard follows.] Guard: It looks like the west wind of hope... [Zephyr] is not answering your call. [Zephyr] is the name of hope that people have long forgotten. [Gurdijeff], [Moa Gault], [Fengalon], [Stoldark]... The Guardians' names are the real names for earth, fire, wind, and water, which we humans have long forgotten... It is not because of the battle with the demons, it is us humans who are responsible for the weakening of the Guardians. Come back again... The Wind will answer if you become the true caller of [Zephyr]. [Deciding that it is time to depart, Jack, Cecilia, and Rudy leave for Mt. Zenom. They speak with the guard at the entrance of the snowy mountain.] [Zephyr's] Messenger: I believe you will be victorious! [As he steps aside, the threesome head inside. Eventually after stepping down on a platform, there is a tremor. Boulders tumble down at them from the sides of the mountain! Jack steps aside; Rudy steps in front of Cecilia in a protective manner while Cecilia hides behind him. Finally, the boulders stop. ] Jack: Whew! That was close! I couldn't control my body for a second. Hanpan: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. If we hit one of those rocks, we're goners. Jack: So, if I use my sword from higher up, it will always do more damage? Hanpan: Well, I wouldn't say always, but it wouldn't hurt. Jack: Maybe it's worth a try. [Jack acquires a Fast Draw Hint; they continue on through the snow-covered labyrinth until they reach the top. They find a statue sitting by itself.] Cecilia: Is this the statue of the God of the Seal? [A large, purple electric beam shoots down on the statue, breaking it. Belselk floats down from the sky.] Belselk: It's too late! We undid the... Jack: [steps forward] Belselk?! Belselk: So, you got here before me... Oh well, it doesn't matter... Orga Widow, go play with them! [A large spider-like monster materializes in front of them; a battle starts and finishes. The statue glows and speaks to the three warriors.] The power inside grows weak... The seal cannot provide me With a link to the girl... [Cecilia acquires the Summit Rune; they all walk forward towards it.] Cecilia: The statue of the God Seal has been broken. The return of Mother is becoming a reality! I can't believe the [Tear Drop] is being used for such horrors. Jack: There are two more statues left. We must defend them. [he turns around and clenches his fist] Give me the [Power]... The [Power] I need to defeat them. The [Power] to destroy everything! [The trio exits Mt. Zenom and is stopped by the guard.] Guard: Just now, I have felt the seal holding the Queen of the demons break. Messenger of [Zephyr], please notify the elders of the situation. We must act quickly. [The scene switches back to the demon's lair; it shows the beating cocoon.] Mother: It's dark... I can't see... I can't hear anything.... My precious Zeik.... My children.... Let me see you.... Let me hear you... [A green-haired demon waltzes up, laughing.] Zed: That was easy... All this talk about seals... Who cares about the Quarter Knights! Now that Mother is awake! I can go on with my career. Glory's up ahead! [The scene darkens and goes back to the three heroes. Cecilia, Jack, and Rudy make their way back to Baskar Village to talk with the Chief about the demon's heart being stolen.] Baskar Chief: I can feel that the seal has been broken. The demons are one step ahead of us. Do not be alarmed. There are two other seals which have not been broken. The other two statues are located at [Saint Centour] and [Port Timney]. If we can save just one of those, then we can prevent the queen from reviving. Only your brave party can accomplish this mission. You must use [Elw Pyramids], for they are the link to the Guardians. You can usually find the pyramids in the same area the statues are kept. It is said that all life can become energy and be transported to faraway places through the use of Elw technology. Warriors of the Guardians, please take this gift, the [Kizim Fire] of Baskar! You can use this to light the furnace in the pyramid. For the good of all life on Filgaia, please protect the remaining statues. [You receive the Kizim Fire. Your party takes it to the Elw Pyramid northeast of Baskar Village; the stone template reads: "Offer the Kizim Fire to the furnace hidden in the water flow... Life shall dance in the sky and connect the lands..." After your group finds the hidden passage beneath the waterfall, you light the fire, and the Elw teleportation device is activated. The three use it.] ----- ----- ----- Saint Centour and the Cage Tower (X8) ----- ----- ----- [The party touches down from the teleportation device; a voice speaks to them after they emerge.] Stoldark: This land contains the [Holy Statue], which seals the evil heart! [There is a man wandering around the world map.] Man: Ahh... I can't remember the last few days... I've... been... just wandering... [The party continues onward towards Saint Centour to the south. The three of them attempt to walk through the front gate, but Jack is suddenly repelled and sent backwards. ] Jack: Wh... What? I was pushed away... Guard: Sorry, we thought you guys were monsters! The town of Saint Centour is protected by a dimensional protection seal. The entire town wall is a charged barrier. It keeps the monsters out. Are you sure you guys aren't monsters? Hanpan: I wonder if I triggered the device? Jack: Why would you get caught in the device? Guard: The shield is very sophisticated. It will stop spirits as well as monsters. Is that a pet of yours? Hanpan: I'm not a damn pet! Jack and I are... Jack: [holds Hanpan still] Hanpan and I are partners... ...Can we come in? Guard: Then hold him deep inside your pocket and step through. That way, you won't trigger the device. That is, if you're not a monster... If you are, you'll be stopped again. [Your party makes its way towards the statue in the middle of town; however, another guard is blocking it.] Guard: Hey you, what are you doing here? A piece of the Demon Queen's heart is sealed in this statue. Don't do anything stupid or I'll arrest you. [Unable to get by, they do some more wandering. South of that is a man in a house. You speak with him.] Man: According to my records, about 30% of our population has been abducted. Strangely enough, most of the abductees were found near the [Cage Tower]. If you [Dream Chasers] want to check out the tower in my place, I can give you the key that opens the sealed door. I have to stay at Saint Centour and protect the people here. Will you do it? [Yes.] This is the key to the Cage Tower. Whatever you find in the tower is yours to keep. Thanks for your help. [You acquire the Key Plate.] Man: Please be careful. Perhaps your investigation will uncover some new clues. Let me know if you find anything. [Your entourage sets out from Saint Centour, heading east. Eventually they come upon a large building reaching into the sky - the Cage Tower. The Key Plate is used to gain access to the ruins. Near the top of the dungeon, a template reads: "The sun rises from the east and sets in the west. The sun rises from the east again to light the path for the insecure." After your party is able to figure out the puzzle, they proceed to the very top. However, when they walk to the middle of the summit, the three of them are trapped in a triangle of energy. Alhazad makes his appearance.] Alhazad: So, you're the humans working for the Guardians... Jack: You!!! Alhazad: The statue, in the human town, will be destroyed. Unlike Belselk, I don't like making a mess out of things. I'm going to need a few minutes to complete my experiments in town. Here, you guys can play with my friend. I promise, you won't be disappointed. [A battle starts; the battle ends when you defeat the Night Gaunt. Alhazad is nowhere to be seen; the trio seems to be stuck indefinitely in the barrier of energy.] Cecilia: The statue is in danger! We must get out of here!! Jack: I wonder what Alhazad meant by [experiment]? Can we do something about this barrier? [Jacks hits the barrier with his sword, but to no avail; he is pushed back. At that minute, a young, 14-year-old girl with blonde curls approaches them. She is accompanied by an older man.] A Girl: (to her servant) Do you know of the Night Gaunt? Is it in this tower? Servant: Yes, I understand... A Girl: So... This is the evil Night Gaunt? Servant: These people are just like us. They're bounty hunters. They apparently killed the Night Gaunt. Master, what should we do? Jack: [steps forward] Yeah! Do something, will ya! A Girl: So, you want to get out, huh? How much is it worth to you? You have my bounty and I need the cash. Cecilia: Money? You want money! We're trying to save the world and you're asking for money... A Girl: Give me a break! I don't give a damn what you're trying to save! All I care about is money... It's as simple as that. Jack: Damn it! How much do you want? A Girl: Hmm... How about 2000 gella? Jack: There is no way we can pay that much. A Girl: Like I said, I really don't care.. Do you want out or not? [The group agrees to pay the girl her 2,000 gella.] A Girl: That's more like it. Watch this... [With "stunning" accuracy, the girl aims at the nearest point in the barrier and blows it to smithereens. The energy barrier deactivates, setting them free.] Jack: [steps out of it] Just like Rudy, she uses an ARM. A Girl: [walks forward then turns] I'm Jane Maxwell. I'm known locally as the most beautiful woman here, next to my sister. Servant: She's known as, Calamity Jane in some parts. Jack: This little girly is Calamity Jane?! Jane: [looks to him] What's wrong with being a little girl?! [to her servant] Don't tell them anything, McDullen! McDullen: Excuse me. Jane: Where is my money? We had a deal, remember? [Your group forks over the money.] Jane: A deal is a deal. Don't hate me... See ya! [As suddenly as they arrived, both Jane and McDullen leave you to your own devices. Now Rudy, Cecilia, and Jack return to Saint Centour to assess the situation. However, when they get there, there seems to be no sign of life. They automatically go to the statue, which they find in shambles.] Cecilia: The statue is speaking directly into my mind. I am the sacred spirit, [Ione Paua]. My powers are weakening. Take what I have left and use it against the demons. [Cecilia receives the Saint Rune.] Cecilia: Another piece of the Demon Queen's heart has been released. There's only one left. Let's hurry to the town of Timney... We must reclaim the [Tear Drop] before they use it to wake their Queen. Jack: The entire town is empty. Everyone just disappeared. Cecilia: The demons must have done this... All this just to get at the statue. [There are a few clues left, however; first of all, the blind girl seems to be the only remaining resident. You talk with her.] Blind girl: I have been hiding in my house all this time... What happened to the town? I felt some strange energy surrounding this place. [The man who had given you the task to visit the Cage Tower in the first place has left you a bloodstained diary and its last entry.] Entry As I lie here wounded, I know that my time remaining here is not long. The monsters appeared all of a sudden... Out of nowhere... Did the dimensional protection seal not operate? The monsters' numbers increased as the people watched in horror... Those bastards went straight for the statue... They destroyed the statue and then turned on the people... Is it true that a piece of the heart of the Demon Queen was sealed in that statue? [The group of three leaves town for the closest Elw pyramid in order to reach the third and final statue. The scene cuts to the Quarter Knights gathered around the tube in which their Demon Queen, the Mother, is encased.] Mother: I can hear the voice of pain. The voice of sadness... I can feel the screams of The human fools releasing me From these cursed chains... Zeikfried: [he turns to his comrades] We are almost there. Filgaia is practically ours! Alhazad: I'm still concerned about the humans who contacted the Guardians. Lady Harken: You screwed up again? Not once, but twice. I think these humans are too much for you to handle. Why don't you let me take care of them. I'm sure I can accommodate them. Belselk: Damn you! Arrrgh! Just you wait! [Zeikfried approaches Belselk.] Zeikfried: Stop it, Belselk! She's right, you know... The Elws and the Humans have shown abnormal abilities when pushed into a corner. We cannot afford any mistakes until the revival of our Photosphere and Lord Mother is completed. Belselk: [Belselk steps forward] Not you too, Zeik! I'll show you... I'll show everyone what Belselk can do. I will bring the heads of those humans and line them up right here. Guardians or not, they are history! [Belselk promptly leaves.] Alhazad: You have such a temper my fellow duke. Here, let me see what I can do... [Alhazad vanishes in a whiff of air.] Lady Harken: Do what you like... [Lady Harken jumps into the air and disappears; Zeikfried turns to face Mother.] Zeikfried: It's been 1000 years since we came here. The loss of our home world, Hiades... We came to this planet to make it our home... Power rules all. This place will belong to us. Only then will we... [The scene fades and returns to your party. They head for the town of Port Timney.] ----- ----- ----- Port Timney and the Maze of Death (X9) ----- ----- ----- [Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia touch down on a new landmass after having used an Elw Pyramid.] Stoldark: This land contains the [Lightning Statue], which seals the evil heart! [The three travel all the way to the city of Port Timney. In the back of town, they meet with a man who had been trapped in a box.] Man: What happened? I thought I was going to die in there. [Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia speak with him.] Man: Ouch! What? What a drag! Jack: What are you doing? Aren't you a little old to be playing hide and seek? Man: Yeah! No no no... Ha, well... I was being reprimanded. ...Well, thanks for the help. I should thank you in some way... Jack: I wonder what he did... [The trio watch as the man approaches one of the rich folk, runs past him very quickly, and then promptly returns.] Jack: You're a pickpocket! Cecilia: We won't take dirty money. Man: How PC... Who cares how I earn my living! Money is money. Fine, I'll go return it... You'll regret it. [In a flash, the man does as he is told and returns the loot.] Man: Don't look at me like that... I only steal from the rich. They're usually really dumb. Just distract them a little and they're defenseless. Even novices can learn to pick a pocket. Just distract the target. Thus concludes my lesson on how to pick a pocket... [He walks off.] Hanpan: Strange guy... He knows his trade I suppose... Jack: [to Hanpan] Hey Hanpan, let's give it a try. Hanpan: Are we reducing ourselves to stealing now? Jack: No! You're going to take a look inside the monsters' pockets while I fight them. Hanpan: Hmm... I'd have to go inside their pockets. Who knows what they keep in there... Jack: If it works, we'll be like treasure hunters. Hanpan: We already are... Remember?! [Jack obtains a <Fast Draw> hint. The three then proceed towards the pub, where they speak with several of the people.] Girl with pink hair: Capt. Bartholomew is a nice man, in spite of his strange antics. Can you help him out? He seems a little depressed. [They speak with Captain Bartholomew.] Bartholomew: I can't believe the mess I've gotten myself into... If I don't stop drinking, it's going to get the better of me. The [Crystal Bud] is in the [Maze of Death]. I hear there are many monsters in that place. Who am I going to get to find the entrance in the desert to the west and retrieve the [Crystal Bud]? Drake's going to have a field day when he finds out. Ever since I found that Guardian statue, weird things have been happening. [The three of them huddle off to the side.] Jack: The statue this drunken fool is talking about... Could it be...? Cecilia: The statue is here, I know it... We must get this [Crystal Bud]... Then we may get a chance... [They speak with Bartholomew once more.] Bartholomew: Pride forces me to get the [Crystal Bud]... I made Drake believe I was getting married and that I would... [With that settled, the three Dream Chasers head out to the Maze of Death. Once all the statues are in place, the trio is able to find the Crystal Bud.] *It looks like a flower. A crystalline mist covers it. [The Crystal Bud is acquired.] *The whole temple is shaking! It's starting to crumble! [Now possessing the famed Crystal Bud, Jack, Cecilia, and Rudy quickly head to the very back of the ruins, which has just opened up. They battle the monster "Chaos". ] Guardian: [Death], it isn't the end, but a new beginning... Our civilization, bound by chaos, has turned your world into a [Temple of Death], where nothing survives. Innocent One... Release me from this land and use my powers to revive the dying land of Filgaia! [After obtaining the Death Rune, the three head to the Pub in Port Timney and speak with Bartholomew.] Bartholomew: You have the [Crystal Bud]? I need it really bad. I can't explain right now. Will you sell it for 5,000 gella? [You agree; the three of them join around Bartholomew to see what he has to say.] Bartholomew: The [Crystal Bud] is a token of engagement in these parts. I'm a fish out of water when it comes to these things. It's nice to meet you. I'm Capt. Bartholomew. [Three men come into the Pub; the leader stops at Bartholomew's table.] Drake: Hey Bartholomew! Short as usual, eh?! [However, when Drake lays his eyes upon the object in Bartholomew's hands...] Drake: That's a [Crystal Bud]!!! When did you... Bartholomew: Good timing, Drake... Care to smell my [Crystal Bud]? [Everyone laughs.] Drake: Don't get me wrong Barthy, but even if you have the [Crystal Bud], you still need a mate... Where do you think you're going to find someone to marry your ugly mug? [Drake and his two friends laugh.] Bartholomew: Are you blind?! She's standing right next to me! You dumb baboon... [Bartholomew grabs Cecilia's arm and pulls her next to him. Cecilia looks around, confused. Drake and his friends laugh.] Drake: Oh, her...? I didn't notice. She looks way older than your preferred age group. [Bartholomew nods in Cecilia's direction.] Bartholomew: Of course, her! I'm sorry she's above your normal standards... I mean, having two legs and all. We're getting married soon. [Drake cracks up laughing; his two friends roll on the floor in laughter.] Drake: Good! We'll hold the wedding tomorrow then. Okay? [Almost unable to contain themselves, the two lackeys get off the floor. Drake turns to Bartholomew.] Drake: OK, there you have it... I look forward to tomorrow's festivities. [He finally leaves, dragging his friends along with him. Bartholomew grabs his head and shakes it.] Bartholomew: I did it again... Me and my big mouth... Jack: [steps forward] Ha ha! What in the world are you going to do now old boy? Cecilia: [steps back] Excuse me... but we're on our way... to... [Bartholomew raises his hand resolutely.] Bartholomew: We must go through with it. The wedding... I must deceive them or I'll be laughed out of town. [Cecilia shakes her head in worry.] Cecilia: No... You don't mean... You shouldn't lie, you know... I can't... Bartholomew: [steps towards her] It's too late! You're in on this till the end. Either way, they will think you were in on my scheme. I shall give you the tour of my ship, [Sweet Candy]! We must plan for tomorrow. [The screen blacks out and then opens up again with Bartholomew talking to the three aboard his ship.] Bartholomew: So, we're finally on my ship, Sweet Candy. There are many special rules the sailors of the Inner Sea must follow. One rule is for the groom to provide a place for the ceremony to occur. Don't look at me, I feel guilty too. Well, the fake wedding is tomorrow, regardless. You guys read up on our customs by tomorrow, okay. [The scene blacks out and opens up again with Cecilia talking to Jack and Rudy in the cabin.] Cecilia: I don't like this! We're here to look for the statue, not to get mixed up in all of this. Jack: Give it up, Princess! Because of this, we were able to get onboard the ship. This is the only way to get to the statue. Cecilia: I think you're having too much fun. Jack: The wedding is tomorrow. Shouldn't you be reading up on the [Rules] or something? [After speaking with all of the crew onboard the ship, Cecilia, Jack, and Rudy retire for the night.] *The busy day begins. [The scene opens up with Cecilia clothed in a white dress beside Bartholomew; they stand before a priest. A gathering of men are behind them.] Priest: We're gathering here, under the eyes of the Guardians. 1. The groom walks forward. * 2. The bride walks forward. Priest: Bride, what is your name? * 1. Olivia Clare 2. Cecilia Adlehyde Priest: Who is the man you're giving your love to? 1. Barntomy *2. Bartholomew Priest: What is the name of the ship that will be your second home? 1. Crack Pot *2. Sweet Candy Priest: What will guide you through the maze of life... *1. Old Moon 2. New Moon Priest: Then hold up the glass and continue... 1. Left hand *2. Right hand Priest: The jewel of the future... *1. Crystal Bud 2. Crystal Rose Priest: What number are we? 1. 7th *2. 8th Priest: For the happiness of today, praise the name of the Sea Guardian. *1. Lucadia 2. Arcadia Priest: You may kiss the bride. *1. Too embarrassed 2. Go for it. Bartholomew: [whisper] Good acting... [ Everyone cheers one last time. The cheerful music stops. A stranger's voice interrupts them...] ????: Stop, right there. [ Everyone points to the front of the ship. Trumpets blare. Out on the bow of the ship stands a peculiar, green-haired man with his back to us. His orange scarf blows in the wind.] ????: Ha ha ha! I have it this time... [He turns around and raises his hand defiantly in the air.] ????: My name is Zed. I will hack the statue into pieces with my blade. Jack: [steps forward] The statue of the seal! Is he one of the demons? Zed: I'm feeling great today... And so does my blade, heh! [Zed jumps onto the deck in front of the priest; Cecilia whips off her dress.] Cecilia: He's lively, all right! Jack: No, he's just dumb. [Zed bows his head.] Zed: You, so-called warriors, will die before your sacred statue. [He grips his sword and holds it in front of his face; a battle begins.] Zed: Come now! It's my debut! [Zed is defeated.] Zed: Hey! This isn't fair! It's three on one... Well, next time it will be one on one. [The battle ends. Zed leaps magnificently into the sky; only his voice is heard.] Zed: You may have won this time. Next time, it won't be so easy. Jack: [steps forward] I'm glad we fought well against that fool. We saved the statue. [Two men, one of them Drake, come hurrying back to the screen; apparently they had run off during the commotion Zed had caused.] Man: Oh no! Here too!! [Everyone runs around in a panic; the three hurry to see what has become of the statue at the end of the ship. Lady Harken greets them.] Lady Harken: So... I have to work after all. Jack: That fool was a decoy! [Lady Harken raises her hand and allows her scythe to materialize into it.] Jack: Geez... [Jack runs forward to strike at her, but she blocks it and sends him flying backwards.] Lady Harken: So, you're an expert with Fast Draw, huh? Ha, it looks more like a Fat Draw than a Fast Draw. [She leaps forward and slices the statue in half; the upper part falls to the ground and vanishes.] Lady Harken: You don't deserve to die by my hands... [The demon leaps into the sky and vanishes; meanwhile, the voice from the broken statue speaks with Cecilia.] Guardian: Even if the seal is broken, my wishes will be carried out by the Innocent One. Take my power and let the battle begin. I am [Nua Shacks] and I will fight by your side. [The Thunder Rune is acquired.] Cecilia: The last of the seals has been broken. We can not stop the resurrection of the Mother. The [Tear Drop] my mother gave me is going to be used to destroy the world... No, I can't let that happen. It's my duty to reclaim the [Tear Drop]. Jack: [aside] Lady Harken... Does she also use the Fast Draw... [The scene blacks out; it opens with your party standing in the cabin. Immediately they go and speak with Bartholomew.] Bartholomew: Greetings, my friends... I must apologize. Somehow, the wedding was called off, but we were still able to fake it all. I heard you guys were looking for a statue... This isn't a statue, but take it as a token of my appreciation. [You acquire some money and items, particularly the 'Wand' tool.] Bartholomew: The Magic Wand is a very interesting item. If you hit an animal's head with it, you'll be able to understand what they're saying. I'm sure you'll find a use for it. We are ready for departure at the docks. We can leave for Port Timney at any time now. Are you ready? [Yes.] Bartholomew: Okay, let's go. [After disembarking at Port Timney, the trio heads for the beginning of town. Stoldark speaks to them.] Stoldark: What we were afraid of has just become a reality... The Queen Mother, Lord of the Demons, has risen from her deep sleep. The seal no longer holds back the ripples of darkness from spreading. This will be the last transmission of my thoughts... Warriors and Innocent One, go to the source of the ripples of darkness. The final battleground is the snow-covered Demon Castle in the far northern plains. Cecilia: The voice is thinning... The waking of Mother is overcoming the Guardians' powers... Jack: The northern edge of Filgaia. Did he say the snowy plains? That's it! The demons are living in Arctica! My vengeance is about to be fulfilled! We must look for a way north! Cecilia: Jack... [They leave; the screen blacks out and opens up with the beating cocoon of mother in her large yellow pod.] Mother: I can see... What a wonderful wasteland. Where life is in its last whisper. The visions on our eyes. All the bloodshed... All the tragedies... Not a nightmare, but a beautiful reality... [Zeikfried rises from the floor; he grasps his Glumzamber spear and turns to face Mother.] Zeikfried: The [Tear Drop] was potent... How ironic that the life force of Filgaia gives life to its destroyer... [Lights flash; Alhazad suddenly appears. Belselk enters from the south. To their left, Lady Harken appears from out of nowhere. They watch as large tentacles suddenly emerge from the cocoon and split it open, revealing the true form of their leader, Mother.] Mother: My little Zeik and all my children... Thank you for awakening me from the eternal stillness. Zeikfried: We, the Quarter Knights, have waited long for your awakening. Mother: You can relax now, my children. I am here... We shall bring humbleness to this place called Filgaia. Life will end and we will prosper. Destruction to all life. Beauty lies in complete destruction. [She laughs.] Zeikfried: Is that when we get to rule the world? [Her laugh echoes once more.] Mother: Rule? Order? What do those things have to do with me! Filgaia will end up just like the other worlds I've been to. The flame of life is the most beautiful at its scattering end... The end of a planet is the ultimate beauty supplied by the universe. Zeikfried: You're saying we're not fighting to win a second home here on Filgaia? Then, to win back our lost home? Mother: Hiades was only my last stop... You were only newborns at the time... I saw the magnificent fall of that planet with my own eyes. [Zeikfried pauses, turns to his Quarter Knights, then looks back up at Mother.] Zeikfried: So, what do we do after we destroy Filgaia? Mother: Do not worry, my child. I shall complete the beauty myself by devouring all that is left here... You will be burned in the eternal flames of your own mother's appetite! No other heaven exists in the universe. [Her laugh echoes as the screen fades to black.] ----- ----- ----- The Town of Yard and the Pleasing Garden (X10) ----- ----- ----- "You guys can talk to animals? Exactly how much have you had to drink?" - Girl in pub, Milama [Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia head to the Elw Pyramid to the South. They obtain information in Milama about the Sand River as well as a town that lies beyond. The three travel to the Sand River and speak with the monkey.] Monkey: Hey, a human that speaks my tongue! Come with me, I'll show you the way. This cave has a river of sand. The trick is not to fight the flow. But don't get lost... [During the travels at the Sand River, they come upon a large, stone template. Jack lights a fire.] *Some sort of writing is becoming visible in the flame... In battle, the most important thing you have is your mind. Keep a stable mind, relax your breathing, and your body will do the rest. Jack: Basically, it means to calm down... I'll try, but... [You acquire the <Fast Draw> hint. Later, upon reaching the other side, they travel through the desert and reach the Town of Yard. There is a man in the eastern section of town they come across.] Dan: I left Anna there, at the [Pleasing Garden]... I was a hotshot Dream Chaser] back then... I was after this sword called the [Guardian Blade]... Out of lust for the sword I... I... My wife Anna... As you can see, I can no longer walk. Will you please retrieve my wife's bracelet from the [Pleasing Garden]? I want to give my wife a proper burial... [You speak again.] Dan: The [Pleasing Garden] is where the dimensions meet. It's a dreadful labyrinth. You [Dream Chasers] are my only hope. Please retrieve my wife's bracelet... [The three Dream Chasers decide to honor his request. They travel southward towards the desert. Eventually, they find the Pleasing Garden and, with some difficulty, are able to navigate through the puzzles. At the end, they reach a platform with a glowing ball of light.] Guardian: This is the world of mirages. The curving light and the endlessness... Free me from this prison of mirages, Innocent One... Let the power of light show this world some shadows! [After obtaining the Flash Rune, the trio comes upon the bracelet left behind by Dan's wife, Anna.] *The bracelet is emitting a sad light... [They take it and head back to the Ship Graveyard. Once there, they speak with Dan again.] Dan: Thank you. This is the bracelet I gave to my wife... You found it for me in the [Garden]? If only we had the sense to distinguish between [courage] and [stupidity]... My wife's death taught me a harsh lesson about what's truly precious. Jack: [Courage] and [stupidity]... Dan: Many think that [courage] is power. Real power is when you surpass your own desires to protect something dear... *[Courage] slowly builds up inside Jack. [Jack acquires his Sonic Vision Force. Meanwhile, outside, two men are talking with each other.] Man 1. So, the merchant ship is here... Now we can cross the Inner Sea. Man 2: The tide washes up debris from all over the Inner Sea. Just recently, the remains of a ghost ship washed up on the beach. Man 1: A ghost ship? We can't go yet. Let's check this thing out... [The two run off. Overhearing them, Jack, Cecilia, and Rudy go to investigate. They speak to a man beside the dock.] Man: Right before the arrival of the ghost ship, a trade ship called [Sweet Candy], or something like that, entered the harbor... [The trio goes to speak with Bartholomew standing at the end of the dock beside the Sweet Candy, which is currently in port.] Bartholomew: You guys always seem to appear when I need you. My soulmates! Can you guys give me a hand again? Pleeaase? I want you to get rid of this ghost ship that's frightening everyone at the port. If you succeed, people at the port will be happy again. We'll be able to resume trade. Of course, you'll be known as the [Dream Chasers] who saved the port! You see, it's a win win situation. Isn't this a great plan? Hey, no hurry... You need to make some preparations first. Come back when you're ready. [After the preparations, you speak with Bartholomew once more.] Bartholomew: We are ready. Shall we go? [Yes.] Bartholomew: Okay, we'll transfer from [Sweet Candy] to the ghost ship. [They approach the ghost ship on a small boat; Bartholomew looks at the three before they proceed to climb onto the ghost ship.] Bartholomew: Come back to the boat if you get into trouble. We will be waiting here. [The three maneuver their way through the ship. At the end, they come upon a small ball of fire encasing what looks like a skull...] Captain Geist: The dead will roam the wasteland now. Celebrate our glory with your lives... [A battle starts and ends. After defeating the boss, the three Dream Chasers head off with Bartholomew. The scene switches to the Sweet Candy; the three, along with some other sailors and Bartholomew, watch as the Ghost Ship sinks to the bottom of the sea. It lets out blasts of energy; suddenly the fog clears, and the sea returns to a normal blue. Finally, the scene switches again to Bartholomew standing in front of the three back at Yard's dock.] Bartholomew: You guys have helped me not once, but twice. My pride and honor tells me to give you the use of my ship. This will allow you to travel the Inner Sea. By the way... Why are you guys traveling around Filgaia, anyway? *They told Bartholomew the entire story. The Demons, the Guardians, the stolen [Tear Drop]... Bartholomew: Wow, I had no idea something like that was happening... But it sounds exciting... Let me and the [Sweet Candy] take care of the sea. [A man approaches from aboard the ship.] Tom: Captain... I have a favor to ask... I'm from Adlehyde and the town was destroyed by monsters. I want to go and rebuild it. Bartholomew: [to Tom] That's right, you were an architect... Don't worry about us. We'll be fine. Go and rebuild your town. Tom: Thanks for everything, I'm in your debt! [Bartholomew moves aside. Tom comes off the ship, nods at him, and then happily walks off.] Bartholomew: He is a very talented person. He'll probably make Adlehyde better than it was before. Okay, we'll make preparations for departure. We'll meet you at the beach, outside of town. [The scene blacks out and the ship leaves. Jack, Cecilia, and Rudy head out for the ship that is sitting upon the beach. They leave Yard, board the [Sweet Candy], and sail southeast...] ----- ----- ----- Rosetta Town and the Volcannon Trap (X11) ----- ----- ----- [They make it to the Town of Rosetta. They speak with several of the residents.] Girl at entrance: This is the town of Rosetta. It's a nice town, just like me... Guy beside dog: Because of that Elw girl, our mayor is ill. I bought this dog to keep the Elw away from my house. [They speak with the mayor.] Mayor Hernandez: There is a rumor that my illness was caused by the Elw living just outside of town. Luckily, my sons are healthy and doing fine, thanks to my money. [Heading to the eastern sector of town, they hear more rumors.] Boy: The girl from the east end of town is a little strange... [They continue onward to the outskirts of town to the East. The first thing they notice, however, is a lone white flower growing in a little garden.] Cecilia: Pretty flowers... I didn't know that beauty like this still existed in Filgaia... [A girl with a red bonnet and furry ears comes out of her house and approaches them.] Elw Girl: Hey... Do you like flowers? Cecilia: Are these your flowers? They're beautiful. Elw Girl: [nod] I'm different from you. I'll get you in trouble if I talk to you... Jack: You're an Elw, aren't you? I met your kind before, in a ruin... Although, it was only a holographic projection... Cecilia: I learned that all of the Elw disappeared after the war with the demons... But here you are in front of me... Elw Girl: I'm... I'm the only one left in Filgaia... I'm all alone... [Jack, Cecilia, and Rudy exchange glances.] Jack: What do you mean alone...? [The girl walks solemnly towards the pure white flower and bends down to look at it.] Elw Girl: I have to pay penance here. That's why I could not leave here with the rest of them. [A troupe of young boys approaches.] Boy: Hey, gimme that thing! We want to play with it now! [he steps back] Give it to me! [The Elw Girl hides between Rudy and Jack.] Jack: What a bunch of rat-faced kids. The three of them against one girl. [The girl steps away as one of the other boys approaches.] Boy 2: That's an Elw! You'll be cursed! [Rudy looks back at the girl. Angrier, he steps toward the kid in the middle threateningly.] Boy 1: Hey, what... Our father is the mayor of this town!! [They all step back.] Boy 1: You're gonna be cursed. [The three of them run off quickly. Rudy walks back to the Elw Girl; she looks at him.] Elw Girl: Why did you do that for me? No once has been nice to me in a long time... I'm supposed to be alone forever... [The scene fades. It opens up later that day with all of them standing inside the girl's hut with her. They appear to be talking.] Mariel: Thank you for your help today. Those boys always mess up my flowers. Cecilia: You have nice flowers. You must like them a lot. Mariel: These flowers possess strength as well as beauty... They come up through the hard ground. I love that strength. Jack: Are you trying to bring back the greenery in your own way? That's real strength... Strength a person like myself cannot manage. [Mariel looks away momentarily.] Mariel: I'm not strong... I'm a... [Mariel walks off to the side.] Mariel: The father of those boys has a grave illness. I know the cure... I kept quiet because... [Mariel walks back to the center of the room and faces all of them.] Mariel: An herb called the [Arnica] grows in the forest to the south. The [Arnica] will cure his illness. I was afraid they'd do terrible things to the forest, so I kept silent... [Cecilia and Rudy walk up beside her.] Cecilia: You'll be strong with friends. Let's go to the forest and get some of that [Arnica] tomorrow. [Mariel nods.] Mariel: The [Arnica] is in one of my flower fields. [The next day, the three of them along with Mariel (and Hanpan!) travel to the Forest Mound that lies south of Rosetta. They approach a green plant on the ground.] *The herb is full of energy. Mariel: This is the [Arnica] herb. It should heal the Mayor's sickness. [The sound of laughter; the three boys that had previously bothered the group before now show up and stand in front of them.] Boy 1: Hey, there is an excellent playground in the middle of the forest! Boy 2: Let's make this our fort! Boy 3: It's ours for sure!! [As the first boy starts to walk forward, Mariel stands in front of him to block his path.] Boy 1: This is our playground. Get out! [Mariel shakes her head.] Mariel: Please... These are important herbs. Don't abuse them. Boy 1: I said move! Do you understand? [The boy tries to get around her, but she continues to block his way. Ultimately, the boy shoves her back into Cecilia.] Boy 1: Aaahhg... [Jack goes and stands beside Mariel. Rudy, however, goes up to the boy and punches him, forcing him to step back.] Boy 1: You hit me! I'm the Mayor's son! Jack: [steps forward] Mariel came to pick these herbs for your father. Cecilia: [steps up beside Mariel] Both the Elws and the Humans live in Filgaia. Why should we fight each other, when demons threaten both of us... Boy 1: I don't understand... I was told human history contained many battles. What's wrong with the strong leading the weak? You [Dream Chasers] possess the power to fight. So, don't be hypocrites! [The boys, expressing their disapproval verbally, walk off. The three gather around Mariel.] Jack: It's okay, now. Don't be afraid... Mariel: [shakes her head] I'm confused. No one has ever been nice to me. I don't know what to do. [Rudy picks up the Herb Arnica. They all proceed to leave the Forest Mound and return to Rosetta. They lead Mariel to Mayor Hernandez's mansion and speak with him.] Mayor Hernandez: The Elw brought healing herbs? Don't be ridiculous! Rumor has it the Elw cast a spell on me to make me sick. Cecilia: You should ask the people spreading these rumors how hard she fought to get these herbs for you. We met your sons at the south forest, they should know... [to Mariel] Let's go Mariel! Now you have a strong heart! [They automatically leave the Mayor's house and stop at the threshold. Mariel looks to Rudy.] Mariel: I have to water my plants... I have a feeling that I can change the world like you said... [After Mariel runs off to her house, the three try to leave town. However, they see a familiar acquaintance: Calamity Jane, whom they had met back at the Cage Tower.] Jane: I have an interesting proposal. Will you listen? [Yes.] Jane: Much better! Here it goes... There is a ruin called the [Volcannon Trap] at the west edge of the Inner Sea. Rumor has it that the [Guardian Blade] used in the ancient war 1,000 years ago may rest there. I wonder why people's interest in that sword has perked up all of a sudden. I came to see if you would join my search. I want the treasure in the [Volcannon Trap] and you want the [Guardian Blade]... We would make a good team, don't you think? [Yes.] Jane: Leave the [Volcannon Trap] key to me... Just take care of the monsters, okay? [All five of them leave town and head for the Volcannon Trap. Once there, a door at the front of the ruins prevents them from entering.] Jane: We have the [special key] to open this door. McDullen: You sure about this my lady... Jane: Of course! Now, get to it! [Jane steps back and allows McDullen to place a massive bomb in front of the door.] McDullen: Okay, my lady! Jane: I got it! [All of them step away from the door, and they watch as it blows into smithereens, leaving the pathway open to the three Dream Chasers.] Jane: Check this out! Jane does her thang! My work is so flawless and fat free... You guys take it from here, I'll take the rear. McDullen: So, you want the easy job, my lady. Jane: You're damn right! [Rudy and the gang continue to the end of the ruins where they first choose the door on the right. This leads them to a treasure room filled with large pillars and several treasure chests.] Jane: Is this the treasure chest? McDullen: It looks like it, my lady... [The two of them proceed up the stairs and turn to look at the trio.] Jane: We have arrived at our destination. We will split up from here. McDullen: I shall do my best to find the Guardian Blade... Jane: Easy hunt! Easy bounty! That's my kinda game! [You backtrack and then take the door on the left. You approach a room; nothing seems to be inside of it. As the three approach the wall...] *There is a scratching sound... *What is it? [The wall breaks and out comes spinning the demon Zed; he raises his hand defiantly.] Zed: Zed at your service... [He rubs his chin.] Zed: Thanks for waiting for my friends, they are from Filgaia. Let the execution begin. I'm up and totally ready to go dude! [The three, led by Jack, get in battle position.] Jack: Here we go again! Zed: You're the fool who thinks he is a match for me! This time, it's going to be different. No sunny breakfast for you tomorrow! [A battle starts.] Zed: You can hear the voices of awe! I'm being praised as the best of the best... [Zed is defeated.] Zed: Hey, what are you doing? Stop! No, wait! [Zed falls over, and the battle is ended. A very black-colored Zed then stands before your entourage.] Zed: You're getting on my nerves. Next time, you won't get off so easily... Next time, no more Mr. Nice Guy... [Zed raises his hand and then throws down a smoke bomb to cover his escape; he seemingly disappears. The three head through the broken doorway and are surprised to see yet another of their demon acquaintances appear.] Jack: You again! [Belselk laughs.] Belselk: That was funny... Alhazad suggested that if we were to spread rumors about the Guardian Blade, you fools would show up. And you foooools did! Ha! Ha! My stomach still hurts from all the laughing... The Guardian Blade you fools are looking for is gone. It was lost 1000 years ago. You know the ocean of sand in the middle of Filgaia? That's the power of the Guardian Blade. It destroyed the demons, the humans and all of Filgaia. In the end, it destroyed itself. You took such a long journey for nothing! Ha! Ha! But, you don't have to worry about the trip home... I'll take care of that for you. I'll bury you guys right here, right now. [Belselk begins to gather energy at the middle of the platform.] Belselk: This is the reason why I chose this ruin for our fight... [The energy begins to fade, however.] Belselk: No way! It can't be... My powers are being drained away... [The scene automatically switches to Jane, who is shooting glowing pillars with her ARM in the treasure room.] Jane: This one is starting to glow too. I'm gonna break it! [She blows up the third of four pillars with her ARM.] McDullen: If you get any more excited, the ruins will collapse. [After Jane blows up the fourth pillar, the scene switches back to Belselk, who is now standing before the three human warriors.] Belselk: I don't need any help from any enhancing machines... I am a Night Crawler! Beware, human! [A battle begins.] Belselk: I'm getting weak... But, I'll never yield to a human! [Belselk is defeated.] Belselk: I lost... I can't believe it! [As he collapses to the ground, the battle ends. The three snatch the Red Malice beyond the room and then promptly exit. The scene switches back to the room where they fought Belselk; he appears there once more, looking injured.] Belselk: I can't believe I lost to a human. I'll get you next time! An Echoing Voice: How pitiful! You used all your powers and you still lost... And against humans of all things... Belselk: Who was that?... No way!... You're not even a council member! Give me a hand, gather my body parts and take me back to the Photosphere. An Echoing Voice: I have no hand to give to a loser... [A boomerang flies across the screen and cuts Belselk in half; the demon dies. Suddenly the ruins begin to shake, almost as if going to explode.] An Echoing Voice: Climb humans! Climb up here to my level of dreams! [The scene switches back to the three Dream Chasers plus Jane leaving the ruins. Rocks begin to fall from the ceiling; the tremor beneath them causes Jane to trip and drop her treasures on the ground.] Jane: Ouch... Why is there an earthquake here??? [Jane bends down to pick up her treasures. Large boulders crash down from the ceiling; not a second too soon, Rudy grabs Jane and drags her quickly away from the danger.] Jane: Get off me, you idiot! How long do you plan to stay on top of me? [Rudy gets off of her and rubs his cheek a little; Jane shakes her hair loose and then forces Rudy to step aside as she goes to look at her crushed items that are lying beneath the rocks.] Jane: Hey! You've crushed the treasures! What the hell are you doing? Look at this! [Everyone gathers around the two.] Rudy: Hey... I'm sorry! Alright! It won't happen again! McDullen: But my lady... Under the circumstances I think that he did the right thing. Your safety is the most important thing to me. Jane: [To McDullen] I know... I know... Don't start on me with that again! [To Rudy] Thanks for saving my life. Remember! You can't buy a life, but there are a lot of other things you can buy in this world. [Everyone proceeds to the exit, and they all leave the Volcannon Trap. The scene switches to Zeikfried back at the Photosphere; he is turned away from Mother.] Zeikfried: Belselk was defeated by the humans. [Alhazad appears to his left.] Alhazad: He ruined the plan I so gracefully gave him... You really can't teach an old dog new tricks... [Lady Harken jumps down from mid-air to Zeikfried's right.] Lady Harken: No need to laugh at his scattered remains. I heard it was a death befitting of him. Now that he's gone, we can have all the fun... Alhazad: With him gone, we can't call ourselves the Quarter Knights. [Mother's laugh echoes throughout the room.] Mother: Don't worry, my children! I already have a replacement in mind. [The screen pans downward to show Zed hiding behind one of the pillars. His hands are over his mouth, and he appears to be cackling madly.] Zed: Yaaay! My turn has finally come!! With me, the Quarter Knights will revive like a phoenix! Mother: Come Boomerang, show yourself!! [Zed jumps in surprise. Boomerang enters from the south, accompanied by a blue she-wolf.] Zeikfried: No, it can't be... He's known as the [Cannibal]... The [Executioner]... A man with his reputation should not be joining the Quarter Knights. Boomerang: To kill other demons was one of my missions. Of course, I didn't have any misgivings about that unimportant mission. I do as I please... Zeikfried: Mother, this man is not suitable to be a knight! Mother: I cannot listen to you this time, my dear Zeik. Boomerang has a mission, you should understand this. I have told Boomerang to eliminate the humans guided by the Guardians that are preventing us from achieving our goals. Zeikfried: I understand, Mother... If you say so... Mother: Oh Zeik! My obedient and dear Zeik. Boomerang: Let me handle the elimination of the humans. I would like to see if they are worth the trouble. Let's go, Luceid. [Boomerang exits.] Mother: I just want to save my strength right now. That's why I sent him to go after the human beings. Don't worry, Zeik... Zeikfried: Does that mean that we are going to launch a major attack soon? Mother: Yes, but until then, no one must come near me... Understand Zeik? Zeikfried: I shall activate the Soldelita... It is the ultimate defensive barrier. It will keep any intrudes from entering. It is the reason why our fortress is called the [Photosphere], the sphere of light. [Mother laughs.] Soon... We shall see chaos and destruction... Soon... [The scene switches to the photosphere and shows red beams of light coming up out of the ground; the barrier comes on and encases the Photosphere in a shield of orange energy. Meanwhile, Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia arrive back at Rosetta.] McDullen: What are you folks going to do now? Jack: We have some unfinished business. McDullen: Certainly... We'll miss you. Jane: We'll see you again. It's a small world. [Jane, accompanied by McDullen, exits Rosetta.] ----- ----- ----- Tripillar, Giant's Cradle, and Court Seim (X12) ----- ----- ----- [The group heads to the Tripillar at the eastern edge of the Inner Sea; they approach the block in the middle of the room and read it.] *There are three roads... Cooperation and trust will bind them into one. Hanpan: I think this is showing us how to climb the tower. This must mean each of us has to go up separately in order to reach the top. I know it sounds dangerous, but we must separate from here on. [Jack takes the left portal. He comes upon a warrior's statue.] *I can hear it in my head! Statue: The essence of chivalry is the ultimate challenge for a swordsman. You shall master the art of the Fast Draw. Jack: This junky statue awaits my challenge? *So, do you want to do it? [Upon answering yes, a battle against critters starts. Jack takes the first set down easily.] Statue: The lesson continues... Warrior, you are not permitted to rest until you have mastered the Draw! [Another battle starts. The battle soon ends.] Statue: No resting is allowed if you want to be the best warrior! Use your sword to hold yourself up! [The last battle ensues. Upon beating the solo critter, it is won.] Statue: You have learned to control your fears well. You have learned the ancient secret! The victory is in your hands! [A <Fast Draw> hint is acquired. Jack continues on his way to the top of Tripillar. Meanwhile, Rudy takes the portal on the right, and Cecilia takes the one in the middle. The three stone blocks on one of the upper floors in Cecilia's scenario read the following...] Tablet 1: Behind the doors lies the benevolent stone giant. Deep inside the ground, the stone giant waits for the blue heart. Tablet 2 [left]: The blue doors will open, when the three lights merge. Tablet 3 [right]: The golden beat holds the song of the blue heart. [After each one reaches the top, the door at the very bottom of the Tripillar opens. The three are rejoined at the bottom.] Jack: Hey, this is the entrance! Cecilia: What strange powers brought us here... [They all proceed through the newly opened doors. They approach a white box. Upon touching the box, the room fades black and then into an array of psychedelic colors.] Voice: The shrine belongs to me and no one else! May a swift death come their way! [A battle against Mage Fox begins. The battle eventually ends and your party acquires the Blue Virtue. Before venturing to the Giant's Cradle, the trio stop off at Adlehyde.] Man: I am a traveling swordsman... In my travels, I have heard of scrolls called the [Secret Sign] which pass on ancient sword fighting techniques. If you give me one of these scrolls, I will show you a new sword technique. *Will you spare one of your scrolls in exchange for a new technique? [Yes.] Man: Yes this is it! The [Secret Sign]! All right, here's my end of the bargain. There is a [Soul] in everything that exists. You can defeat an enemy by damaging it's [Soul] without touching its body. You can reach its soul by extending your own. This is the essence of the [Void]. The ultimate sword fighting mentality! [Jack acquires a <Fast Draw> hint. The three speak with others in Adlehyde, particularly Emma.] Emma: I've been totally bored lately. All my work is done by my assistants now... If you come up with something exciting, please let me know. I'll keep you company. [Jack, Rudy, and Cecilia again depart for the Giant's Cradle aboard the Sweet Candy. They travel northeast to a shore and enter the ruins after fitting the Blue Virtue and the Red Malice into the slot on the door. A sign in the back of the ruins reads "This is the crib of eternal sleep. No one must interrupt it." After a while of making their way through the dungeon, the three come upon a large stone golem at the very bottom.] Jack: Can it be... Another one sleeps in this desolate ruin. Cecilia: It's one of the eight [Powers] from 1000 years ago... Hanpan: A weapon, built by humans to fight the Demon Race. But, what should we do now? Jack: We need to figure out how to operate this thing... I know, it's an overwhelming feeling! Cecilia: So, the only useful thing this does is fight? Is that what you are trying to tell me? We're going to awaken it to fight... Jack: A sword is made for cutting and a spear for stabbing... Mercy is precious, but mercy can also be an indulgence in a world like ours. Cecilia: I'm sorry, but... Jack: Let's ask that strange professor, she seems okay. Hanpan: You mean Emma, in Adlehyde? [The three make haste to Adlehyde. They go to Emma's residence and speak with her.] Emma: You found another golem in the back of the ruin? Please take me there. You won't be sorry... I have experience from the Tomb of Lolithia, remember... Lucky for you, and lucky for me... Why do I feel like I'm the only one talking here... I guess I have the traits of a person born to be in charge... Okay, Filgaia Defense Force! Let's go take a look at this golem! [Emma tags along. The three Dream Chasers lead her back to the Giant's Cradle and ultimately to the stone golem at the very bottom.] Emma: I never thought I would see this, while still in my thirties! Hey you guys, this is great! You must have good karma, like me! I'm going to check it out. Hey mousy, give me a hand! You look like a candidate! Hanpan: What?! What does that mean? [Emma and Hanpan both go to work on the stone golem. The screen fades to black. Later...] Emma: Hear is what I've learned, so far. I call this guy, the [Earth Golem]. I found some ancient writing on him, pertaining to the [Fort of the Gods]. It's written on the shield mechanism, located on both sides of the arms. Since the ruin is in such good condition, the golem is in perfect working order. The thing just stopped working, right now. It's alive. Unlike Lolithia, this golem is just sleeping. I've tried to wake it, but it needs more than a little shove... Don't worry... When it comes to these matters, there's nothing I can't do. Let's go mousy! Try again! [The screen darkens. We see Cecilia walk quietly up to the golem; the fire dimly lights the area.] Cecilia: Why won't you wake up? Golem: Get up? Why? After 1000 years, nothing has changed. People just want to use me as a weapon. [Cecilia walks away from it and sits down on one of the stairs.] Cecilia: I was born in a house that was a little different from ordinary people. As I grew up, I was looked after every inch of the way... What was really important for the people was the symbol I represented... Everyone thinks that because I am [Royalty], I am expected to act as one. The people only like me because I'm the princess. [pause] Sorry... I didn't mean to tell you all my problems... I thought you might understand... You didn't want to be born as a weapon, either. [Cecilia buries her face in her hands; however, the golem's eye twinkles, and it makes a noise in affirmation. Cecilia gets up and looks to it.] Cecilia: ...?! You can understand me? [The golem makes a noise of affirmation.] Cecilia: No! Everyone wants to use you as a weapon! No one must know that you are awake. Please, remain asleep until this is over. If you can hear past my voices... If you can hear the cry of the people under fire... You must wake of your free own will... [The golem grunts, sparks, and begins to move.] Emma: How? I tried everything and nada! You! What did you do? Cecilia: Nothing... I was just talking to it. It decided on its own to get up. Jack: Who the hell cares! Now we have the [Power]! We have the ancient antidote to the demons! Cecilia: No! It's not our weapon! It's joining us as a member of the group. Hey guys. [The Earth Golem grunts in affirmation.] Cecilia: See... The Earth Golem is in agreement. Emma: The voice pattern of the princess is now registered in the golem's memory! Cecilia: Please lend me your big hand for the future! A future where you're no longer needed as a weapon. [The platform upon which the Earth Golem was seated begins to rise; it rises to the top level. The Earth Golem emerges from its long sleep and joins you. Outside...] Emma: To ride the Earth Golem, walk to the golem and push the Accept button. You can dismount the golem by pressing the Cancel button. It's large enough to walk across shallow water but too large to go through a forest. The shields on both sides keep enemies away while traveling. It's a little low on output. Too bad we can't expect more from it... I sure would like to upgrade its shields. It's a defensive golem. It's not made for battle, but it can cover a lot of ground. I have to get back to Adlehyde to study the data from this discovery. I have a few things to try out. It could lead to a new Emma-Motor. [Emma sails off to Adlehyde. Meanwhile, Jack, Rudy, and Cecilia head off east in the Earth Golem. They come to a snowy continent and eventually make their way south to a small landmass. At the ending of a forest is a new town called Court Seim... They come to realize that this is a town with a large orphanage. Eventually, they all enter the large house at the end of town and speak with the man living there.] Resident: I am Nicholi Maxwell. I am the ARMs Meister in this tiny village. Long ago, I was one of the six who studied at the old man's lab. The Zepet Roughnight Laboratory led in the study of ancient technology. And you? [Rudy, startled, talks to Nicholi. Nicholi looks startled also.] Nicholi: What? Rudy Roughnight? You're the old man's grandchild? Sorry, we used to call Meister Zepet [the old man]... How is he? It's been close to 15 years... [The screen fades to black.] Rudy starts to talk about his [Dream Chaser] days, before he met Jack and Cecilia. [ The scene shows an old man and Rudy are walking together through a little path.] Zepet Roughnight... He thought of Zepet as his father. He was an old Dream Chaser Who had raised Rudy since infancy. [Both of them now appear to be sitting around a campfire at night, the two of them throwing in sticks to keep it hot.] During their travels, Zepet taught Rudy the life of a Dream Chaser. But most importantly, he gave Rudy a heart. A heart to protect the ones he loved. [It shows Rudy in his house during sunset. Rudy is kneeling beside a bed. Zepet Roughnight lets out one final breath, and then his head falls back onto the pillow.] One day, the inevitable happened... The old man's traveling days came to an end. Rudy was now tasting the true meaning of being alone. [The scene switches to a cold-looking, cloudy night. A blistery wind blows. Rudy stands before a cross atop a lone cliff; a necklace dangles off of the wooden cross. Rudy pauses there for a moment and then leaves.] Rudy buried the remains of the old Dream Chaser on a hill that the old man was fond of. The rest is history. [The scene switches to Nicholi speaking with Rudy, Jack, and Cecilia.] Nicholi: I'm sorry to hear that... He was... That's quite an ARM you've got there! Do you know how to use it properly? I guess the ARM would not have synchronized with you if you did not know how. My daughter Jane is also capable of synchronizing with an ARM, but not nearly as powerful as what you have here... [Footsteps sound; Jane enters the room.] Jane: Papa, I'm home. [The three Dream Chasers look to Jane; Jane walks forward.] Jane: What are you guys doing at my house?! Nicholi: Jane, do you know these people? [Jane waves her arms frantically.] Jane: No, no, Papa! I met them just a little while ago!! Nicholi: ...?? Why are you in such a hurry? Jane: [steps back] I'll be upstairs. Please, make yourself at home. [She turns and leaves promptly once again.] Nicholi: Jane is a good daughter. It's because of her that I can keep the orphanage running. Go to the southeast and cross the shallow water. There you will find the [Epitaph of the Sea Wind]. It is an uncompleted tower we used in the research of a flight machine. The research Meister Zepet and myself left behind may be junk to some, but you might find a use for some of it. Take this key... It may look funky, but it will get you inside. Many of Zepet's belongings from before Rudy was born are still there... [Your entourage receives the Wind-up Key.] Nicholi: The six disciples of old man Zepet became ARMs Meisters and spread out across the land. We were all outcasts in one way or another. I wonder how the others made out? [Outside the house...] Jane: Hey! You didn't tell my pops that I'm [Calamity Jane], did you? I will never forgive you if you gave him even the slightest hint. [With nothing else to do, your team heads out for the Epitaph Sea, which is located to the East. They use the wind-up key to enter. At one of the higher levels, the door shuts automatically behind them.] Jack: No! The door! Cecilia: Are we trapped? Jack: Someone has trapped us in. I'm ready! I'll kick as many butts as I have to, to get us out of here! [A blue she-wolf appears beside Rudy, Cecilia, and Jack. Cecilia uses her magic wand to speak with it.] The Black Shadow: Come with me. [After several confusing loops, the three manage to follow the wolf. She stops at the door at the end.] The Black Shadow: My master awaits!... [The door opens suddenly, and the wolf leaves through it.] Cecilia: That vibration... It was a Guardian... The only Guardian who has not lost its powers... The Guardian of Desire, [Luceid] the black wolf. Did she lock us in here? [On the next level, they explore. In one of the treasure chests is the book 'Metal Bird'. "This book contains theories and applications for the flying machine known as the Metal Bird." In the room in the upper left of the floor, the three approach a machine.] *...password? *The ones who seek the ocean wind... You shall receive the gift of flight! [The three input the password as 'Metal Bird", and the door in the upper right room opens. The group continues all the way to the top of the Epitaph Sea; they enter a room with three machines. The wind-up key is used on all three; they begin to lurch forward at the central point. Right as the entourage starts to leave the room, they all explode.] Cecilia: Wow, I didn't think it would blow up! Hanpan: The explosion occurred because of a build up of internal pressure. Jack: What? In English please! English! Hanpan: The energy level got too high in too close of a space. Do you know what happens when energy overloads? Jack: You go it. It blows up! I'm gonna apply that knowledge to a new Fast Draw technique. [Jack acquires a new <Fast Draw> hint. All continue up to the summit of the Tower. They approach a chest they see there but are stopped in their tracks.] An Echoing Voice: Human warriors! What do you wish to carve in this epitaph? This is the resting place for the dreams of the sea, wind seekers! [Boomerang and Luceid materialize together in front of them.] Jack: A new demon? But, this one seems a little different. [Boomerang crosses his arms.] An Echoing Voice: I see that you have followed Luceid's directions well... Cecilia: [shocked] Luceid!? The Guardian of Desire?