[Unicorn Brigade Camp - Hero & Jowy's tent] Jowy: Hiro, you changed already? You're sure in a hurry. [walks over] Jowy: Me too. I thought about going back to Kyaro and I couldn't wait to get out of that uniform. Hey Hiro.... Nanami is probably waiting for you to come back, huh? You're her only family since Master Genkaku died... If not for this war... So anyway... should we go to sleep soon? Or do you want to get some fresh air? Looks like a nice night. Hiro: a. Let's go outside.... b. I'm going to sleep. a. Jowy: Okay. I'll go with you. [Jowy joins party] b. Jowy: You're right. I want to go back to Kyaro at first light anyway. Goodnight, Hiro. [boys go to bed] [skip ahead to "Surprise attack!!!"] [Unicorn Brigade Camp - Rowd's tent] Rowd: You two!!! Where are your uniforms?! Jowy: [sweat drop] S...sorry. Rowd: Well, I'll forget it this time. Go back to your tent and get to sleep. Jowy: Yes. Yes, sir. [Unicorn Brigade Camp - Hero & Jowy's tent] Jowy: Okay, let's go to sleep. Hiro: a. Let's go outside... b. I'm going to sleep. a. Jowy: Really? b. Jowy: You're right. I want to go back to Kyaro at first light anyway. Goodnight, Hiro. [boys go to bed] Youth Brigade Soldier: Surprise attack!!! [Unicorn Brigade Camp - Hero & Jowy's tent] Hiro: ? Jowy: ! [boys get out of bed] Jowy: Surprise attack???? But what about the peace treaty with the City-State.... Did you hear, Hiro? We'd better check it out. [Jowy joins party] [Unicorn Brigade Camp - outside] Rowd: Hiro! Jowy! Jowy: Captain Rowd, what is it? Rowd: It's a surprise attack by the City-State!! They've broken the peace agreement, those scum!!! It looks like we're surrounded. Take the mountain path to the east and save yourselves!!! Hurry!!! Jowy: Let's run, Hiro. We can't die here. Nanami will be all alone.... [Unicorn Brigade - east mountain path] Youth brigade Soldier [1]: Ah! It hurts! .... Mommy......... Youth Brigade Soldier [2]: Don't worry... I'll save you... we're pals, right? [Unicorn Brigade - farther east mountain path] Jowy: Wait a minute, Hiro.... Hiro: a. What is it, Jowy? b. Let's run away. a. Jowy: Don't you think it's strange, Hiro? The only way out is through these woods. The enemy must know that too.... b. Jowy: Hiro, wait. It's strange..... To run away, you have to go through these woods. The enemy must know that too... a & b. Jowy: The enemy might be waiting in the woods to ambush us. Let's go back, Hiro. Let's tell this to Captain Rowd. [Unicorn Brigade Camp - outside] Rowd: It's just as we planned, Prince Luca. Everyone fled east through the woods. The ambush worked perfectly. Luca: Ha ha ha!!! All poor victims of the State's 'betrayal', eh? I wish I had joined the ambush. All I've had to fight lately is that old man. I'm getting rusty. Rowd: Y..yes.. I mean no, no. Prince Luca's swordmanship is truly unmatched. My men would look like fools. Luca: Yes, well, the young men served their country well enough. Now we don't need a peace treaty with those State weaklings..... I'll prove that they're no match for the power of Highland!!!! Rowd: I agree, sir. With Prince Luca in command, Highland can finally earm the glory it deserves!!! [where they hid] Jowy: Wha... what the hell...... Hiro: a. Let's get out of here, Jowy. b. Let's talk to the Captain, Jowy. a. Jowy: You're right, Hiro. But if we go east, we'll be killed.... That leaves the cliff to the north. Maybe we'll be able to escape if we climb up the cliff. Run north, Hiro! b. Jowy: You're right, Hiro. [boys walk over to Rowd & Luca] Rowd: What! Why didn't you punks run east through the woods like I told you!! Jowy: Captain, what the hell? Tell us what's going on. Why did you tell us to... And who is that man? Luca: What? You don't recognize the face of your country's royal prince? Jowy: ! Rowd: Hurry! Grab them!!! [battle with soldiers] Rowd: [sweat drop] Jowy: Let's run Hiro. a & b. Jowy: But if we go east, we'll be killed. Maybe if we go north up the cliff, we'll be able to escape. [Unicorn Brigade - north cliff] Jowy: ...huff...huff... Are you okay Hiro? You're not hurt? But why would the Captain... Rowd: You'll never learn the answer to that. You'll die here, victims of the State's 'surprise attack'. Your future ends here. Jowy: Cap... Captain. Rowd: It's too bad. You two were promising soldiers. Now get them! [battle] Rowd: Damn you.... You persistent little punks.... Stay there!! I'll be right back!!!!! [Rowd runs off] Jowy: We can't keep this up forever... Hiro, there's no other way. We'll have to jump for it. Hiro: a. Look at that current! We'll never make it! b. I guess there's no other way. a. Jowy: Hiro, we've got nowhere to run and the Captain can't leave us alive! a. Jowy: C'mon. You're not the cowardly type. a. Jowy: At this rate he'll get us for sure. Better make up your mind. Do you want to leave Nanami all alone in this world? a. [rowd comes back] Rowd: Don't let them run away! Attack!!! [battle] [return to after previous battle. Loop until "b" is chosen] b. Jowy: Okay........ [Jowy marks rock] Jowy: If we make it...... but... somehow get separated.... Let's return to this spot. That way we'll be reunited. Promise me.... Hiro..... Hiro: a. I promise. b. Forget it... we'll make it together. a. [Hiro marks rock] Jowy: Let's go, Hiro. [jump off cliff] b. Jowy: Fine. Then this mark is my prayer that we make it together. [Jowy marks rock again] [Credits roll while showing cute scenes of Jowy, Nanami, and Hiro as kids] [river edge] ????: This punk is a waste of time... I wonder where he came from. Hey you! Wake up already! I'll throw you in the river again! Hiro: [sweat drop] ????: So you're finally awake? Hey, can you say your name? Hiro: a. ............... b. I'm Hiro. a. ????: Not answering questions, huh! Well, anyway, what b. ????: So you can talk, huh. What a & b. ????: the hell were you doing in the river? Did you slip? Hiro: a. We were ambushed by the State Army... b. We were attacked by the State Army, but... a & b. ????: State Army? What are you talking about? We just signed a peace agreement. I can't believe it... huh? Are you a Highlander? Hiro: a. Highland Royal Army. Unicorn Brigade. b. No, I'm not. a. ????: I see. So you and I are enemies. I'm Viktor, leader of the Mercenary Army and friend of the City-State of Jowston. [skip to Flik's entrance] b. ????: Hmmmmm.... So where are you from then? If you lie, I'll cut out your tongue. Hiro: a. ............... b. ......I'm a Highlander. a. ????: The silent treatment, huh? That's not a cute quality in kids. Anyway, I'm Viktor, mercenary leader of the Allied Cities of Jowston. b. [enter Flik] ????: Viktor. Are you having fun picking on that poor kid? Viktor: What are you talking about, Flik? I wouldn't do that... I'm a nice guy. But anyway, what happened to the other one? Hiro: ! Flik: It's no good. We lost sign of him. I hope he made it... Viktor: Too bad... Okay, listen up. Whoever you are, you're gonna be my personal guest for a while. You may not find the accomodations too comfortable, though. Don't look so worried. We're not going to eat you or anything. Okay, let's go back to the fort. [Merc. Fort - Prison] Viktor: This'll be your room for awhile. It's small and not too comfortable but you'll have to live with it since you're prisoner. [door closes and Viktor & Flik walk away] Viktor: It gets pretty cold at night, so try to bundle up. [Merc. Fort - Prison - Next morning] Pohl: Good morning! So you're the one they brought in last night? Huh? You're just a kid... I'm Pohl. I'm going to watch out for you. After breakfast you're going to do some work for us. After all, no work no eat. [Merc. Fort - Storage Room] Pohl: Okay, um what was your name? Oh yeah, Hiro. Anyways look at this place. People around here are so lazy. The boss is no exception either. Anyway, I want you to push all the boxes up against the far wall. Like this.... [Pohl pushes block against wall] Pohl: Whew...... C'mon! Push all of them tight up against the wall. [Pohl walks to lower area of room] Pohl: Now clean up the rope that's laying here. I'll be outside. Call me when you're done. [if you don't clean blocks up] Pohl: Hey, I told you to push all the boxes against the wall. Do it or you can't have supper. [if you don't clean rope up] Pohl: Okay. Good job. Huh? Would you clean up that rope over there for me? [once you clean it up pretty] Pohl: Whoa. You did a nice job. I appreciate it. Hiro: a. Of course! b. I'm pretty tired. a. Pohl: He ha. Well said! Anyway, it's time for supper. b. Pohl: I'm not surprised, you did it all yourself. After supper, get right to sleep. [Merc. Fort - Prison] Pohl: I'm sorry. This is all we've got. Rations have been tight lately. [Merc. Fort - Basement hall] Pohl: Good morning, Hiro. You look well. Okay, I've got an important errand for you today. Listen up and remember. Umm.... go to the stockroom and get 2 pairs of 'boots'. Then get 3 flints at the blacksmith.... and 2 bags of flour at the item store. I'll be waiting here. Thanks. [Merc. Fort - Stockroom] Barbara: Yeah whaddya want? I've never seen you round here. Oh a prisoner, huh?....So what is it? Oh that's right, boots... How many do ya need? Hiro: a. 1 pair.... I guess. b. 2 pairs. b. Um... 3 pairs. a & b & c. Barbara: Yeah. I gave 'em to you. [Merc. Fort - Blacksmith] Blacksmith: What? You want some flints? How many you need? Hiro: a. Umm.... 1 please b. Umm.... 2 please c. 3 please a & b & c. Blacksmith: Okay. Here you go. Don't drop them along the way. [Merc. Fort - Item Store] Item Store: What? 'Flour'? Sorry..... we're out of 'flour' now. You'll have to go to Ryube Village. [Merc. Fort - Basement hall] Pohl: Okay hand it over. 2 pairs of boots, 2 flints and.... Huh? What about the flour? I see. We're out of flour, huh... Listen, will you go to Ryube Village for me? Don't worry, it's not far. But you can't go by yourself. Someone will have to take you. Go and talk to Leona. I'll go and unlock the door. [Merc. Fort - 1st floor hall] Leona: Hey kid, what do you want? Someone to go with you? On an errand to Ryube, huh? Oh... okay.... Gengen! [Gengen enters from top of screen] Gengen: What Leona want? You want Gengen? Or is food ready? Leona: Gengen, sorry to ask you to baby-sit, but could you take this kid to Ryube with you? Gengen: Gengen soldier. Gengen not baby-sitter. Leona: Don't be like that. A fine Kobold warrior like you should honor a lady's request. Gengen: [sweat drop] Aaah.... you are right, my lady. Let's go, boy!! Follow Gengen. [Tuta enters from upstairs] Tuta: Ah, Gengen! Where are you going? Gengen: Gengen take this kid to Ryube. Tuta: [hop] Oboy! Really? Take me with you too. Leona: Tuta, are you finished doing Dr. Huan's chores? Tuta: Yeah, I delivered the medicine. I've never been to Ryube and Dr. Huan won't mind if I'm a little bit late. Gengen: Grrrrrrr..... Gengen must baby-sit 2 children? Leona: Please.... kind Kobold warrior. Gengen: [hop] ......Okay! Just leave it to Gengen!!! Tuta: [hop] Yeah!!!!!! [Gengen joins party] [Tuta joins party] [Merc. Fort - door] Pohl: So you're going with Gengen and Tuta? If Gengen is with you, you'll be fine. Okay, Hiro, Ryube is northeast of here. You'll find it if you follow the road. Get some 'flour' at the item store there. You won't need to pay for it. Well good luck and don't get lost. Gengen: Leave it to me! [Merc. Fort - in front of gates] Gengen: Hey Hiro, Tuta, listen. It's a big world with lots of monsters out there. Be careful. Tuta: Gengen, it's not a forest or mountain road. There won't be that many monsters. Right, Hiro? Gengen: [angry hop] Soldier must not be overconfident. Gengen is leader of this group. So now you call me 'Captain Gengen'. Tuta: Okay, Captain Gengen. Hiro: a. Yes, Captain Gengen. b. ..................... a. b. Gengen: Hiro, what's wrong? Speak up! Be strong! Let's go!!! [Ryube Village] Gengen: Okay, we're here. Hiro, Tuta. Tuta: When we're done getting flour at the item store, let's have some fun. [Ryube Village - Item Store] Item Store: Welcome! Hey... I know you. Gengen: [jump] Right. Me Kobold warrior, Gengen! Now Captain Gengen!! Item Store: What can I do for you today? [Hiro approaches] Item Store: Huh? What? Oh, flour as usual. Just wait a minute. [store keep gets flour] Item Store: Here. I'll put it on your bill as always. [You got Flour] Gengen: Okay. We go back now, Hiro, Tuta. Tuta: I want to look around some more. Okay Hiro, Captain Gengen? [Merc. Fort - 1sr floor hall] Pohl: Good, good. Okay that's all of it. Gengen: See you, Hiro!! Tuta: I have to go soon too. Goodbye, Hiro! It was fun!! Pohl: Okay, I'm gonna eat now. [Merc. Fort - prison] Pohl: How do you like your food today? I told the cook to give you extra. You've been working really hard. [Merc. Fort - basement hall] Pohl: Here's today's chore. You see that oil spilled all over the floor? Wipe it with the rag like this... [Pohl wipes up an oil spot] Pohl: Can you wipe it up like this, Hiro? I'll come take a look later. I want it sparkling clean. [You got Rag] [if you miss any] Pohl: There are still a few stains. I want this place spotless. [once everything's clean] Pohl: Wow, the floor looks great. You've got talent. Hiro: a. Of course! b. It's my talent... a. b. Pohl: Ha ha ha. That was a good one. You're a funny kid. I like you. Okay, today's chores are done. About that oily rag... well, just toss it out somewhere. C'mon, let's have supper. [Merc. Fort - Prison] Pohl: Great job, you must be pretty tired. Ha ha, you're an interesting kid. Mercentary Solider: Hey it looks like somebody snuck in here!! [Merc. Fort - Prison] Jowy: Hiro! If you're here, answer me! Hiro!!! Hiro: a. I'm here Jowy!!! b. ............... a. b. [hit sound] Jowy: Are you here, Hiro? If you can't call out, make some noise. b. [hit sound] Jowy: He... he couldn't be... No! It can't be! Hiro!! Where are you?! b. [hit sound] [Jowy finds Hiro] Jowy: Hiro..... Th... thank God. I'm going to get you out of here. [Jowy breaks door open] Jowy: Are you okay? I'm so relieved. Let's get out of here before the soldiers come. [Jowy joins party] [Merc. Fort - 1st floor hall] Flik: Okay. That's far enough. Give yourselves up before you make us adults mad. Jowy: We... we're outnumbered. Hiro: a. let's bust through! b. ....I understand. a. [Hiro runs into Flik, backhands him and he fall down] Jowy: Are you okay!? Hiro!! [Merc. Fort - Strategy room] Viktor: Okay, we'll start with your name. Jowy: Jow... Jowy Atredeides. Viktor: Jowy. Okay. Since you came to rescue Hiro, can I assume you're also a Highlander? Jowy: That's right. Flik: I see... you're the other one... the one we lost in the river. Viktor: Now that you mention it, I never did hear how you managed to wind up in that mess. Jowy: Well that's.... Viktor: Hiro said something about a 'surprise attack by the State', but the State Army hasn't moved since the peace treaty was signed. So what the hell happened? Hiro: a. The truth is.... b. I can't say. a. b. Viktor: So that's how it is, huh? Well, you two can get reacquainted tonight. You'll both be staying in the same prison cell. [Merc. Fort - Prison] Jowy: Sorry... I couldn't rescue you after all... After that, I woke up in a village named Toto. I'd been found by a little girl who brought me back to her home where they mended my wounds. I heard a rumor that a young man was being held prisoner here and so I came to save you... sorry. [Merc. Fort - Prison] Pohl: Sorry. I know this food itsn't too good, but try to eat it all. Hiro, I don't blame you for trying to escape, but please don't do it again. The boss will let you out of here soon enough. Jowy: Excuse me? Could I please have a spoon. Pohl: A spoon? For your soup? Aren't we the fine nobleman. Wait a minute. I'll get you one. [Pohl goes to get a spoon. Hiro looks at Jowy and resumes eating with his hands] Jowy: Hiro..... Do you.... want my carrots? [Merc. Camp - Prison] Jowy: It's just about time. Hiro, let me see what you're holding. Hiro: a. Are you going to try to escape? b. Why? a b. Jowy: We're gonna bust out of here. They won't expect us to make a run for it so soon. Hmmm let's see.... Flint, oily rag, rope.... Excellent. This will do just fine. But first we have to get out of here. [Jowy walks over to keyhole] Jowy: Just bend this spoon like this.... [Jowy fidgits for a moment until door opens] Jowy: All right! It's open. They won't catch us this time. [Merc. Fort - 1st floor hall] Mercenary Solider: Whew..... I'm all tired out form that... Aaaaahhh.... [soldiers start to go upstairs] Jowy: The door is locked... Give me that rag and that flint. I'll just light this..... [Jowy lights rag and throws it in the corner] Mercenary Solider: Huh? .....what's that smell? .... Aaah!!!! [soldiers run to put out the fire] Jowy: Okay! Let's go, Hiro! [Merc. Fort - 2nd floor hall] Jowy: Must be... a way out... [Merc. Fort - balcony] Jowy: Hiro, give me that rope of yours. Okay... good. I'll go first. [Jowy ties and climbs down rope] Merc. Fort - front gate] Jowy: Hiro............ On the night of the attack.... When I think about Captain Rowd and that man he was talking to.... it might be dangerous in Kyaro. But I still want to go back. your sister Nanami is waiting for you there too. She's.... probably worried about you. Hiro: a. Let's go back to Kyaro Town. b. It's too dangerous to go back. a. b. Jowy: But... [2 soldiers enter] Mercenary Solider: There they are!!! Jowy: Let's run, Hiro!!!