Stage 5:  King Ark

Kai:  King Ark, I've brought Lord Riad with me.
Alicia:  Kai!  You're in front of the king!  Dismount!
Kai:  I can't.  My horse and I are one being.
Alicia:  Really?  Well, alright.
Riad:  This is the first time we've met.  I am Riad, second Prince of the Valdes Empire.
Ark:  I am Ark, King of Felsaria.  So you're him...You don't seem very evil from what Docaty and Kai have to say.
However, your name has been connected to a group of evildoers.  What were you really doing?
Riad:  As scary as it sounds, this was all a trick intended to deceive the people of Felsaria and get us captured.
Ark:  But why would the Empire hunt you down?
Riad:  My father Nereid plans to rule the world, and he's trying to use the power of Serena's dance to do it.
Ark:  The power of her dance?
Riad:  That's right.  He's tryng to use the "Dance of Death" handed down by her clan to subjugate each country.
Ark:  I had planned on negotiating a treaty with the Empire that would keep our countries from interferring in
eachother's affairs.  However, if what you say is true, the Empire's thirst for power must be stopped.  I haven't
spoken with Emperor Nereid, so I really don't know what to believe.
Riad:  You have to stop them.  My father--no, the Emperor, is a wicked man.  
Ark:  Hahahah...Don't underestimate me.  I may not look like it, but twenty years ago I drove away a demon.  I do
not condone carelessness.
Riad:  But..
Ark:  If it's as bad as you say...Eleanor, Dino, Lantia, Lushida, Godal...I will travel with you brave, seasoned soldiers.  
Riad:  But--!
Ark:  I've decided that we will go to Valdes.  I'll talk to Emperor Nereid, and then I'll decide how to handle the
situation from there.  Until then, I give you my word that you will be treated as guests.  By the way, I have a favor to
ask of you.
Riad:  What is it?
Ark:  I'd like you to lend me your ship.  None of the ships in Felsaria can withstand such a long voyage.
Riad:  I see.  I'll lend you the magic ship, Silent Moon.
Ark:  Thank you.  I shall leave in three days' time.
Eria:  King Ark will set everything straight!
Riad:  Yeah...

Docaty:  It's horrible!  Monsters are swarming the castle!
Ferio:  No one panic!  Alicia, get all the townspeople inside the castle!  Docaty, Kai!  Tell my soldiers to surround
the castle and drive back the enemy!
Alicia:  Right!
Riad:  Monsters?!
Valakana:  It's a trap...It almost seems like they were waiting for King Ark to leave, doesn't it?
Riad:  Well, let's help the Felsarian soldiers.  Right, everyone?
Klaus:  You can count on me!
Kai:  Well said, Lord Riad.
Serena:  Let's go!  We must help the people of Felsaria!
Eria:  Wait!  I...I'm coming, too!
Kai:  But Eria, Docaty will chew me out...
Eria:  Are you really that scared of my father?!  Kai, aren't you a knight?
Kai:  Yes, you're right.  I think you're scarier than he is...
Eria:  Healing magic is my specialty, so I should be of some use!
Riad:  Good, Eria.  And don't worry.  If things get dangerous, Kai will risk his life to protect you.
Kai:  That seems a bit extreme...
Riad:  Okay, playtime's over.  Time to kill some monsters!

Cifil:  *Puff puff* I'm exhausted.  This is all your fault, Neiful!
Neiful:  And why's that, Cifil?
Cifil:  You never look before you leap!  We came here to kill monsters, but...none of them seem to have died yet,
have they?!
Neiful:  That's because you're such a wuss!  Look, behind you!  Watch out!
Cifil:  Argh!
Neiful:  See, told ya!  Hey..what the--?  It looks like I'm all out of healing items!
Cifil:  We're done for!  Mommy--!
Eria:  Cifil and Neiful!  Did you two leave the castle by yourselves again?!
Neiful: Eria!  How convenient!
Cifil:  Ahh...we're saved...
Eria:  Oh, you two...
Neiful:  Please, use your healing magic, quick!
Eria:  Alright already!  How irritating!
Kai:  Lord Cifil, Lady Neiful, isn't this a little dangerous?!
Cifil:  I told Neiful it was a bad idea, but she--
Neiful:  Laying all the blame on me, huh?!  And you call yourself a man?!
Eria:  Neiful!  That was just RUDE!
Riad:  Hey, isn't his father King Ark?  And isn't her mother Lady Eleanor, leader of the knights?
Eria:  Yes.  He's a little bit helpless, and she's a little bit hot-headed.
Neiful:  Well, excuse me for being assertive!
Riad:  Come on, quit playing around.  Let's fight together!
Neiful:  Okay!
Cifil:  Hey, shouldn't we all just run away?
Docaty:  Leave the enemies to the north to me!
Kai:  Give them hell for me.

Valakana:  Hey, Riad, is that you over there?
Riad:  You fool, I'm right here!
Fake Riad:  Hahaha!  I'm the real Riad!
Klaus:  Will my big bro be beaten by his clone?!
Kai:  These are the bastards who attacked the village!

Cifil:  You're pretty powerful, Riad.
Riad:  It's nothing, really.
Kai:  The monsters that were supposedly destroyed long ago just attacked us.  They even created
a clone of Riad...Why haven't they shown up until now?
Riad:  It must be an Imperial plot.
Neiful:  Word's going around that the Empire's joined forces with the monsters to take over the world.
Serena:  But if that's true...then King Ark is in danger!  Riad, if we don't go help him--
Riad:  King Ark's guards are brave, seasoned warriors.  I think they can handle a few monsters.
Cifil:  Right!  There's no way those creeps could defeat my father!  But anyway, let's return to the
castle and see if there's any news!

Stage 6:  Departure

Ferio:  Thank you so much, everyone.
Riad:  Just sitting around here is bad for my swordsmanship.  What's more, haven't we gotten any messages
from King Ark?
Ferio:  Well...No messengers have come and nothing has shown up in the Magic Mirror.  I, too, am worried
that something has happened to him.
Kai:  King Ark is in trouble?  Impossible.     
Docaty:  Lady Ferio, why don't we go to the Empire and meet with the king instead of just sitting around like
this?
Ferio:  Yes, but...
Riad:  Let's go look for King Ark!
Ferio:  Could you please?  You're the only people in Felsaria who know a lot about the Empire.  Please take
Kai with you.  I think he'll be very helpful.
Riad:  As you wish.  I hate to ask because of your current situation, but may we please borrow a ship?  We
need one capable of making the long voyage to the Empire.
Docaty:  I'm sad to say it, but...right now there aren't any ships in Felsaria that could survive the voyage to the
Empire.  And Felsaria's the only place on the continent where you'd be able to find one.
Riad:  Alright.  So we'll have to find a ship by ourselves.
Serena:  Well, does anyone have a plan?
Riad:  Uh...Well...we should...
Neiful:  Riad.  I heard there are Imperial soldiers lurking in the woods to the north.  Let's go ask them.
Cifil:  Is that such a good idea, Neiful?
Ferio:  Cifil!  Wait just a second, you three.  Where do you plan on going?  You're not thinking about going with
Lord Riad, are you?
Cifil:  I just know I can save Father.  Please don't stop me from going.
Neiful:  It's alright.  I'll look after Cifil.
Eria:  Please forgive me.  Father, Your Highness, if I may have your attention, I would like to tell you that the
Empire is attempting world domination.  I'm certain this will cause another war.  I want to save the world, not
just Felsaria.
Ferio:  Hmm...I see.  You may go, but I implore you, come back safely.  The future of Felsaria is in your hands.
Cifil:  Yes ma'am!
Neiful:  You have my word.
Docaty:  Eria...don't do anything crazy.
Eria:  It'll be okay, Father.
Ferio:  I am sorry to impose on you, Lord Riad, but please do what I have asked.
Riad:  I will do as I see fit.  It is only right that I should decide the fate of my own country.
Ferio:  Keep your wits about you in battle, everyone.
Cifil, Neiful, Eria:  Right!
Docaty:  I'll look after things while you're gone.
Riad:  Well, we should get going...
Ferio:  Good luck.

Quirinus:  Hey, Cifil, Neiful!  What great timing.  I need a little help here.
Neiful:  What are you talking about, Quirinus?  You're just standing around.
Quirinus:  How rude.  I'm watching for Imperial troops!  Hey there, beautiful...What's your name?
Serena:  Who, me?  I'm Serena.
Quirinus:  Serena?  A beautiful name for a beautiful girl.  I am Quirinus, son of Lantia.  I'm also
the smartest man in Felsaria!
Valakana:  Hmph.  Sorry, but Serena's already taken.
Riad:  Valakana!  Where the did THAT come from?!
Kai:  Hey, Quirinus, why don't you tell us what the enemy's up to?
Quirinus:  Okay, sure.  It looks like they outnumber us by tenfold.  I bet you they're trying to start a war in
Felsaria.
Eria:  Oh my...That sure is a big army, huh?
Quirinus:  Fancy meeting you here, Eria.  You look even more beautiful inside this forest...
Klaus:  This guy'll hit on anything that's female.  *Howl*
Neiful:  Quirinus!  You're getting off the subject again!
Quirinus:  Quiet, you...Ahem.  Our enemy is a formidable one, but I've got a cunning plan.  Care to listen?
Cifil:  Hey, let's just go home.
Neiful:  Cifil!
Quirinus:  Here's the plan.  Right now, the Imperial troops are hidden in that small forest.  If we light the trees
on fire at the right moment, they'll go quickly.
Neiful:  But if something goes wrong, won't we be in danger?
Riad:  Well, it's better than nothing.  Let's give it a try!
Quirinus:  Now you're talking!
Neiful:  A-alright...

Quirinus:  Yes!  It worked!  Hahaha.  You can call me "Mr.Strategy"!
Valakana:  Hmph.  More like "Mr.Luck."
Quirinus:  Huh?!  H-how rude!
Altaba:  Enemy reinforcements have come!

Altaba:  An enemy soldier--
Neiful:  Yeah, gotcha!  Listen, I'm gonna make you spill your guts one way or another, you slimy bastard!
Eria:  Neiful!  Watch your language...
Neiful:  Why should I be polite to the enemy?
Cifil:  Hey!  My father...King Ark, he's okay, isn't he?!
Soldier:  *Grrr* You little brat..How dare you talk to me that way!
Valakana:  Hmph.  Don't wanna talk, huh?  That's fine.  If you don't value your life, that is...
Soldier:  Stop it!  I--I'm not afraid of you!
Klaus:  You're scaring him to death.
Soldier:  I heard that King Ark is being held captive in the Imperial Fortress.
Riad:  Fortress?!
Soldier:  Eek!  W--why do you have that scary look on your face?
Altaba:  Hey!  'Scuse me, there, matey!  This is just how I look!  You cruisin' for a bruisin'?!
Eria:  You've been acting strange lately, Altaba.
Soldier:  Anyway, the Imperial Army has certainly entered Felsaria by now.
Riad:  What?!  How on earth did they get in?
Soldier:  Probably by going through Sundead, the volcano in the east.  They're going to start a full-scale war
after making allies with the White Dragon that lives there.  I'm sorry, but that's all I was told.
Riad:  This is awful...Felsaria's being attacked by the Empire...
Kai:  What's more, I can't believe they kidnapped King Ark.
Serena:  We have to do something!  We have to find some way to protect Felsaria!
Cifil:  What should we do, Neiful?
Neiful:  Let's go to Sundead!

Riad:  And that White Dragon?  If it really is a White Dragon, it must have a good heart.  If we hurry and talk
with the dragon before the Empire, we might be able to make it our ally.
Cifil:  But what if it's already their ally...?
Neiful:  Shut up, Cifil!
Riad:  Well, let's go talk to it.  We'll try to appease it as best we can!

Stage 7:  The Dragon

Kai:  There's no one here, is there?  
Quirinus:  That's strange...
Cifil:  Can we leave now?
Riad:  Don't get discouraged, everyone.  We haven't looked everywhere yet.
Klaus:  I'm gonna go search some more! *Howl*
Neiful:  *Groan*  If that guy was lying, I'll hunt him down and beat the crap outta him!

Barnassus:  They've come, Ligito.
Ligito:  Well, well, well!  So you've come, you meanies!  I, Lord Ligito of the Shehgi Dragons, will beat you up!

Kai:  Huh?
Klaus:  'Meanies'?  Is he talking about us?
Riad:  Damn!  Barnassus used the same tactic again!
Altaba:  Why must a man of the sea like myself suffer in a volcano such as this?
Barnassus:  Heheheh.  Tell them that their futile struggle ends here.
Ligito:  Okay.  "Stop this futile struggle, you naughty people!"
Neiful:  It's big, but it doesn't sound intimidating at all.
Riad:  Don't be so hasty!  It may be a child, but it's still a dragon.
Ligito:  Well, come on!  If you won't come to me, I'll come to you!
Cifil:  It's coming right for us!
Altaba and Neiful:  Arrgh--
Riad:  Dammit!
Ligito:  Waaah!  You killed my older brothers, the other Shehgi!
Riad:  No!  It was the men who are trying to conqure Felsaria!
Ligito:  You fibber!  I promised King Ark that I'd protect Felsaria!
Cifil:  My father--?

"15 years ago..."
Ark:  White Dragons, Green Dragons, you must stop fighting!
Green Dragon:  This is no concern of yours!  Our great grandfathers fought them, as did their great
grandfathers.  The White Dragons have been our enemies for ages!
Ark:  What do you hope to accomplish with all this fighting?!  Do you want to plunge Felsaria into
chaos?
White Dragon:  This has nothing to do with you humans!  White Dragons serve the Light.  Green Dragons
serve the Darkness.  We must fight them.
Ark:  Wait.  If you're just going to keep fighting, then you are my enemies!
Green Dragon:  What?  Why would you go so far just to stop us?
Ark:  Because Felsaria is my country...I will not allow anyone to disrupt peace in my kingdom!
White Dragon:  Hmm...
Green Dragon:  That sword...You're King Ark, aren't you?
Ark:  What of it?
Green Dragon:  Gwahahaha...No wonder you aren't afraid of us.  Alright, alright, I shall leave.
Farewell, White Dragon.
Ark:  So you'll stop fighting?
Green Dragon:  Gwahaha.  Your Holy Sword is quite intimidating.  I certainly don't want to end up
like that devil.
White Dragon:  Well done, King Ark.  Thanks to you, my child has gone unharmed.
Ark:  I've just had a child myself, so I know how you feel.  
White Dragon:  Please allow me to show you my gratitude.  I'll do anything you want.
Ark:  Yes, but...I only want Felsaria to be peaceful.
White Dragon:  I see!  Then I shall grant your wish.  We, the White Dragons, shall protect the eastern half of
Felsaria.  We will make sure that no monsters or enemies intrude.  
Ark:  Thank you.  That's quite a show of gratitude.
White Dragon:  When I die, my son Ligito will continue in my place.  Alright, Ligito?
Ligito:  Yes, Papa!  As long as I'm around, Felsaria will be peaceful!  King Ark won't have to worry at all...

Cifil:  I see.  So you made that promise to my father.
Ligito:  Your father?  *Sniff* Come to think of it...you do smell like King Ark.
Riad:  Cifil is King Ark's son.  King Ark's been captured by the Imperial Army and we're going to save him.
Neiful:  So do you still think we're your enemy?!
Ligito:  Huh?!  I've made a boo-boo!  I'm so sorry.
Barnassus:  I'm afraid I must be going.  We shall meet again.
Altaba:  Get yer head straight, BOY.
Ligito:  That old man is scary.
Serena:  He's a nice guy at heart.  Well, why not help us rescue King Ark, you cute little dragon?
Ligito:  Okay, I'd be delighted to help.
Klaus:  You don't mind, right?  *Howl*
Riad:  Anyway, we'd better get a move on.
Klaus:  But what should we do about a ship?
Riad:  I forgot about that...
Quirinus:  Hahaha.  Elementary, Lord Riad.  The Imperial forces are coming here, so we can just steal one
of theirs.
Serena:  So now we're thieves?
Quirinus:  We'd better hurry to Louisdock, the port west of here.  They'll probably be in a big port like that.

Stage 8:  Capture
Kai:  What the--!  There's a ton of Imperial troops here!
Riad:  Have they taken over this place, too?
Cifil:  Do you hear something squeaking, like an animal?
Neiful:  You idiot.  It sounds like a girl's voice.
Quirinus:  A girl's scream?!  This looks like a job for Quirinus, Defender of Women!
Valakana: I'm really getting tired of you...
Quirinus:  Are you alright, Miss?  There's nothing to fear now that Quirinus is here!  I'll be your beacon on the
rough seas!
Riad:  You're more like a jagged rock, Quirinus!

(Translator's note: I had to completely change the meaning of this pun.  Here's the literal version:
Quirinus:  Just imagine you're aboard a giant ship.  (This is a Japanase idiom; it doesn't make sense at all in English.)
Riad:  It'd be more like a shipwreck with you, Quirinus.)

Klaus:  *Woof*
Quirinus:  Please don't be afraid, Miss.  What's your name?
Doris:  I'm Doris.  How nice of you to rescue me.
Quirinus:  Well, take care...
Doris:  Hey, whadda ya doin', treatin' me like that?!  I'm comin' with you!
Neiful:  Looks like your tastes have really changed, Quirinus.
Quirinus:  She'll be a splendid lady in 10 years or so, just like Princess Kaguya!
Klaus:  Who's Princess Kaguya?
Quirinus:  She's from an Oriental fairy tale.
Doris:  I'm 16.
Quirinus:  W-what!  No way!  You only look like you're about 8...
Quirinus:  Oww!  What are you doing, you little brat?!
Doris:  So I'm a little brat, am I?!
Riad:  That's enough, Quirinus.  So your name's Doris?  Looking at your garments, I'd say you can use a bit of magic.
Am I right?
Doris:  Not exactly, I'm afraid.  I'm actually a Summoner.  I summon spirits and stuff.  I'll beat the bad guys within an
inch of their lives!  Am I a beautiful, righteous Summoner or what?
Serena:  *Giggle* You're so cute!
Neiful:  By the way, why were you captured by those Imperial troops?
Doris:  I don't know.  I made a mistake when I was summoning some spirits.
Cifil:  Mistake?
Doris:  I was just leaving when the Imperial troops started chasing me.  I-I was just practicing summoning a spirit.
Neiful:  Right, and then?
Doris:  The spirit smashed into their commander.  It flung him over four or five mountains.  That's all.
Cifil:  They were probably a little peeved...
Serena:  What's more, it's scary to think that one person could do something like that.
Doris:  Are you guys being chased by the Empire, too?  Take me with you!
Riad:  Okay!  Let's board that ship over there!
Doris:  Yay!
Kai:  T-that ship!
Altaba:  It's the Silent Moon!
Riad:  The Empire sold it off to a merchant!
Altaba:  Let's take it back!
Serena:  Altaba, the minute you see a ship you starting acting tough.
Eria:  Which is the real Altaba, I wonder?

Valakana:  Hurry!  The Imperial troops have called reinforcements!
Riad:  Hurry and launch the ship, Altaba!  It look like we've got company!
Altaba:  Just leave it to me!

Stage 9:  Sea Battle
Kai:  Lord Riad, an Imperial ship has appeared!
Riad:  Damn!
Cifil:  What should we do?
Quirinus:  Hahaha!  Never fear, Quirinus the Genius is here!
Riad:  I take it you've got an idea, Quirinus?
Quirinus:  But of course!  When the enemy ship gets close enough, we'll jump onto it.
Neiful:  Your ideas always seem to have that do-or-die element, Quirinus.
Quirinus:  Well, excuse me!
Kai:  Here it comes!  Well, I guess we'll have to use Quirinus's plan.
Wace:  Long time no see, Riad.
Riad:  Wace...So you've become a lackey of the Empire.
Wace:  Heheheh.  'Lackey,' huh?  It's more like a promotion.  I've practiced
swordfighting with Master Zordin.  Defeating you will be a cinch!
Riad:  Heh, I'm gonna make you eat those words.
Serena:  Did the two of you train together?
Riad:  Yes.  He's Master Zordin's senior disciple.  Using your sword for personal gain, huh?
Surely Master Zordin would not approve.
Wace:  Hehehe...You fool.  Have you forgotten that Master Zordin is a general in the Imperial Army?
I've come here to kill you as per Master's...no, the General's orders!
Riad:  Master Zordin gave you such a order?!  That's ridiculous!!
Wace:  Hehehe...You don't seem to have any friends left in the Empire.  Just surrender!
Riad:  Not a chance!  Even if I die, I'll never submit to you!
Quirinus:  Now's our chance!  Get us as close to the Imperial vessel as you can!
Grab your swords, everybody!
Altaba:  Okay, our ship is right beside theirs!!
Riad:  Everyone, jump onto the Imperial Army's ship!

Wace:  Well played, Riad!
Wace:  Your ally seems to be quite intelligent.
Quirinus:  Oh, you're too kind.  You're really a great judge of intellect.

Riad:  Let's settle this right now, just you and me!
Wace:  Heheheh...That's not neccessary.  It will end soon enough.
Riad:  W-what?!
Wace:  You and your friends fought well.  Heheheh...
Riad:  Damn!  Serena, give me a hand over here...
Serena:  Arggh!  Riad!
Wace:  Farewell, Riad!  I didn't want it to end like this.
Riad:  ARRRRGHH...

Stage 10:  Zoldin

Klaus:  Wake up, everybody!  *Growl*
Serena:  Oh...Ligito, are you okay?
Ligito:  Yeah!  I'm super-strong!
Serena:  Thank you for protecting everyone.
Ligito:  Now I feel all shy!
Quirinus:  Where's Lord Riad?
Neiful:  It's okay, he's here.  But Cifil's gone!
Valakana:  Calm down!  Right now there are 9 people here.  Cifil, Altaba, and Kai seem to be missing...
Eria:  Riad!  Why do you look so confused?
Riad:  Riad?  Do you mean me?
Serena:  Riad...this is no time for jokes.
Valakana:  Hold on.  This is certainly strange.
Valakana:  Hey, Riad!  Do you know who I am?
Riad:  No, I don't...But I feel like I know you from somewhere...
Eria:  Oh no!  Has he lost his memory?
Doris:  This stinks...We're screwed!
Serena:  Is there some way to make him regain his memory, Quirinus?
Quirinus:  Hmm.  Even I'M stumped...

Zordin:  I must give thanks to the sea for bringing you straight into
Imperial territory.
Klaus:  *Growl*?  S-so where are we?
Zordin:  The coast of Tervime.  This land now belongs to me, Zordin.
Serena:  Are you General Zordin?!  The man who taught Riad how to use
a sword...
Zordin:  Riad!  It's been a long time.  I'm going to show you all my
fencing skills!
Riad:  Z..Zordin?
Zordin:  What's wrong?  You don't seem to be your normal bright self.
Zordin:  That's alright.  I'll have a little fun with your companions.
Serena:  Stop!  Please don't fight Riad while he's like this!
Zordin:  What an odd thing to say.
Serena:  Riad has amnesia right now.
Zordin:  Hahaha!  I don't think so.
Serena:  How awful!  And you're his own master...!
Quirinus:  Look after Lord Riad, Serena!  We'll deal with it later!
Serena:  Okay!
Riad:  I don't know what the hell's going on...

Riad:  Urgh!  My head...hurts.
Serena:  Riad...
Riad:  Something just...popped into my head...
Argh...who on earth am I?
Riad:  Urgh...Ouch...Why does my head hurt so bad?
Eria:  Are you okay, Riad?
Eria:  Yeah, I'm okay, Eria.
Serena:  Riad...W-what did you just say?
Valakana:  Has he regained his memory?!
Riad:  Why do you all look so worried?  Where are we?
Zordin:  So you've finally come to your senses.
Riad:  Master Zordin!
Zordin:  Well, aren't you going to put up a fight?
Riad:  I sure won't stay silent!
Zordin:  Mwahaha.  You have a little bit of skill.  I'll be waiting for you in the Empire.
Riad:  Master Zordin!
Klaus:  *Growl* He ran away because he couldn't beat you.
Quirinus:  What a terrifying man.
Neiful:  But why did he just disappear like that?
Serena:  Because he wants a real fight with Riad...
Riad: ...
Neiful:  If only Ligito was a little older...
Ligito:  I do have more hidden powers.  My mommy said that if a human
I get along with rides on my back, they get a lot stronger.
Neiful:  Hmm..
Serena:  Anyway, I hope we can manage to find Kai and the others...
Riad:  The quickest way would be to search the neighboring countries.