Pro wakes up with a sword and a hankerchief by his side, in the ruins.
Pro hears a shuffling in the rock
Pro moves the rock away, finds a yeti
Yeti: HEY! THANKS FOR SAVIN' ME!!! I WAS GUNNA DIE Y'KNOW... THOSE DAMN HYPROCITES ARE GUNNA FEEL MY WRATH.
Pro: ...
Yeti: So... anyway, what's your name?
Pro: ...
Yeti: er... so you're one of the silent types, eh...? It's okay. They call me Nit.
Pro: ...
Yeti: So... er... how did you get here?
Pro: ... *lowers head*
Yeti: You don't wanna talk about it? It's okay.
(pause)
Nit: (hmm... he looks like a fine lookin' kid, quite a good built. I wonder...)
Nit: Oh yeah. Are you busy now?
Pro: *shakes head*
Nit: Okay... I kinda need help to get to the Snow Islands. That's where my family is. And I'm... Er... not to say I'm scared, but it's a long way...
Pro: ...
Nit: So you willing to help me?
Pro: ...
Nit: I'm guessing its a yes! Alright then, Go straight! I'll tell you the directions.
(Nit hops on to Pro's back)
Nit: All aboard!!!


(Pro carries Nit in deserted area)
(Later on saw a small camp in area)
Nit: Hmm, this must be the Rock Clan.
(Pro makes a f6 face)
Nit: The Rock Clan is a small clan that resides in these empty mountains, and it has survived droughts and threats for generations.
Pro: ...
Nit: They're pretty savage people, but they're friendly too. In fact, they often welcome travellers like me. And, they also use their own clan to travel and import stuff here. It's gettin' late, let's go in!

Red: AHAHA, that's the joke.
Biddit: Oh god that was friggin' great, Red. It's like she's the one who has it al'.
Red: Heheheh. Didya' see the expression on 'er face? It was priceless!
Neg: Specially when we're drinkin', mates. What a great time. CHEERS!
(Bottles clanked against each other)
Nit: Hey guys! So whatcher doin' 'ere?
Neg: ... Oh god, it's the adominable snowman 'gain. How ye' doin', Nit. Want a drink fro' us?
Nit: Heheh, sure thing.
(Nit walks and sits down to drink)
Biddit: 'Eres yer drink, mate.
Nit: Thanks buddy.
Red: So hows that guy standin' there? He yer friend of yers?
Nit: Well, sort of. C'mon! Go ahead and sit down!
Pro: ...
Nit: He's just shy.
Red: Wot!? Oi' can't stand shy people, just standin' there won't do yerr any good! C'mon, mate!
(Red walks up and pushes Pro to the center)
Red: Here, yerr' beer.
Pro: ...
(Pro takes beer and puts it down)
Red: So how's yerr days, Nit?
Nit: Never been worse. There was a horrible fight goin' on near here, seemed that there were a lotta people killin'. Worse than animals, I reckon.
Red: Ooh, that must have hurt a lot.
Nit: I've seen better days. Was buried in a damn rock, thank god this guy saved me.
Red: Hahaha! So, what's yerr name, kid?
Pro: ...
Nit: He's the silent type I think.
Red: Hahaha. That's kinda sad. I really wanna know your name.
Pro: ...
Red: Fine then, I'll introduce first. I'm Red, tis' Biddit an' that's Neg.
Biddit: Hey.
Neg: Yo.
Pro: ...
Red: Stubborn one, eh?
Nit: He's gunna help me find my way back home.
Red: Heheh, you lazy bum! (slaps Nit's back HARD)
Nit: Hey, that hurt!
Red: Sorrae Nit... Had too much beer, perhaps.
Neg: heheheh... there's never enough beer fer us... ~
Neg: Go ahead an' drink up, buddy...
(Neg holds the bottle to Pro's mouth)
Pro: ...
Nit: eheheh... He's not a heavy drinker. Take it easy will ya? (holds the bottle and drinks it)
Nit: ... Eh... Why are there only 3 of you...?
Red: ... The rest all went to travel... We're the only ones that guard this damn forsaken place.
Biddit: I really wanna travel too, y'know... *drinks beer*
Neg: Yer idiot... Who doesn't wanna... do that...? Everyone... wants to be free...
(Neg faints)
Nit: God, not again... We're all gunna sleep, right...?
Biddet: Neh, it's not like anyone's gunna creep in and steal sumthin', will they...?
Red: I feel... sleepy... again...
Nit: You drank... too much...
Red: More...
(Red faints)
Biddet: Drink up, you kid! Drink! I guarantee satisfaction...
(Biddet faints)
Nit: God, sorry... can't hold my liquor...
(Nit faints)
Pro: ...

(Night time)
(Pro lies down with Nit, but unable to sleep)
Pro(thinks): ... who am I? What's all this stuff? Why... why am I dressed like this?
(Shadow passes)
Pro: !!!
(Pro on alert)
(Shadow comes in and tries to creep in)
(Pro takes out his dagger and alerts himself)
(Shadow steals one treasure chest and walks out of camp)
(Pro runs out and stops shadow, taking out dagger)
(Shadow was startled and took out a knife)
(Both fought, and Pro managed to injure shadow)
(shadow runs with dashing speed)


Next day:

Biddit: FIDDLESTICKS! THE TREASURE CHEST'S SCRATCHED!!!
Red: WOT!?!?
Neg: Who coulda done this!? Oi swear oi was sleepin'!
Nit: Me too! I can't really hold my liquor too...
Pro: ...
Red: ... Did you do it, Kid?
Neg: ...
Neg: Yerr eyes tell me so.
Red: Really? Yer did it, kid?
Biddit: Speak up, kid, if yer don't wanna die. Are you one of the greedy hornets?
Nit: Huh? Greedy hornets?
Biddit: Those damn stealers tryin' to steal our stuff or damage e'm just cus they're jealous... Get away from him Nit!
Nit: Huh? But... no, it can't be right.
Neg: Yer hardly know him, Nit. An' people 're gettin' worse nowadays. Stealin' stuff an' killin people...
Nit: No! It can't be true! He- he saved me!
Red: He's the only suspect, Nit. Unless yer' say it wos you.
Nit: No, no, it's-
Pro: There was someone else who did it.
(Everyone looked at Pro)
Pro: A shadow. He tried to steal the chest. I guarded it.
Nit: ... you spoke. So you can speak!
Red: So, a shadow, eh...? Anything yer can see? Anything distinctive?
Pro: ... He wore a gold mask.
Red: ... Say wot? He wore a... gold mask?
Pro: Those hankerchiefs that were tied around their mouths.
Biddit: ... No doubt 'bout it Red... He's one of the Secret Society!
Nit: Eh? ...Secret Society? YOU MEAN THE SECRET SOCIETY!?
Red: Oh god, for them to wander in here... What if they're after us?
Biddit: They're so powerful and ruthless, they were rumored to have toppled the Santuary of the Demon!
Nit: Oh, goodness gracious! That's how the Santuary of the Demon got...?
Neg: Most likely so, friend. Oh god, Oi'm kinda scared now...
Nit: Hey, kid. Was there only one of them?
(Pro nods)
Nit: Good. Looks like there're only one of them. If there were a lot of those people nearby, they should attack together, or maybe kill us, since they're ruthless.
Neg: Come to think of it... Yeah... That means we gotta chase 'em outta our territory!
Red: YEAH! Prepare the knives, mates! We're gonna haveta cut him down!
Nit: ... We're gonna stay with you for a while more.
Red: We're really okay, Nit. Don't worry 'bout us.
Nit: But it is THE Secret Society-
Red: Don't worry! There's just one pathetic novice.
Biddit: Yep!
Nit: I'm still staying. Kid's stayin', too.
Pro: ...
Nit: We're gunna have to wait for night to come.


Meanwhile...

Boss: ... heheheh... the legendary sword of Hymn... so beautifully carved...
(shows sword)
Boss: It will be mine, mark my words...
Boss: Bring 77 here.
Number 80: But boss... He disappeared.
Boss: Fickle minded fool! Where is his mask?
Number 80: We can't track the mask, a-
Number 59: Boss! Report: Number 77's mask is found, but there is no sign of number 77!
Boss: ... Does he think he can make a FOOL OUT OF ME!?!?!? TO THE HELL WITH HIM!!!
Number 59: ... Uh oh. The boss's gunna explode. Run!



Night came.
Biddit: Alright, guys, prepare for the attack.
Red: *yawns* I'm tired...
Neg: Don't let your guard down.
Nit: Right.
*footsteps*
Nit: Here it comes...
Pro: ...

(2 shadows enter tent)
Red: Wait, there're two!
Shadow: Crap, we're discovered!
Shadow 2: shh.
(throws stars)
(Biddit and Red got hit)
Neg: BIDDIT! RED! YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS!
Nit: NO!!!
Shadow 2: heheh.
(Shadow 2 runs over Neg, Neg got slashed)
Neg: ... DAMN THE COWS!!! IT HURTS!!!
(Shadow slash Neg)
Shadow: shut the hell up or we'll kill yer.
Shadow 2: I sense one more prescence. Seems like a yeti's in here.
Shadow: A yeti? It will be a good source of protein for us.
Shadow 2: No sign of the kid that fought you. And the yeti's got a spear-
Nit: CHAAAAARRRRGGGGEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
(Shadow 2 picks Nit up)
Shadow: Aww, its just a small little one...
Shadow 2: It'll do.
Nit: Put me down you--
(Shadow 2 takes out knife)
Shadow 2: Bye ~
(about to stab Nit)
Shadow: GAHHHH!!!!
Shadow 2: What-what!? (drops Nit)
(Shadow 2 gets stabbed)
Shadow 2: GEH! We let our guard down.
Shadow: This guy's fast. We outa escap-
(Shadow got stabbed again and died)
Shadow 2: ... Hey...? You there...?
Shadow 2 thinks: I should shut up and just creep out, I'm not a novice, so it should be alrig-
(Shadow 2 got stabbed)
Nit: ... ugh... huh...(eyes slowly closing)



(Nit wakes up with Pro carrying him)
Nit: ... where... where are we?
Pro: ....
Nit: OH GOD WHERE'S RED, BIDDIT AN' NEG!?
Pro: ...
Nit: hey... wait... don't tell me they...
Pro: ...
Nit: ANSWER ME KID!!!
Pro: Neg was badly injured, slashed a few times. Biddit and Red are not hurt too bad. They said they have enough medicine to hold out and told us to go to the straw village to talk to one of the Rock Clan's medicine man.
Nit: ... oh... (pauses) You spoke.
Pro: ...
Nit: Your voice is stiff.
Pro: ...
Nit: What's your name, kiddo?
Pro: ... I have no name.
Nit: Say what?
Pro: ...
Nit: Hey, hey! answer me!
Pro: is this the correct direction?
Nit: ... Yeps. For once it is. We're going to the boat which takes us to the Straw Village.



(Pro carries Nit, then finds that the rock has a rope)
Nit: I think I'll get down for a moment. We'll gunna have to climb down.
Pro: ...
Nit: (Climbs down)
(Pro followed)
(down the rock shows grassy lands)
Nit: AHH!!! Finally, plants! Haven't seen them for a long time.
Pro: ...
Nit: Oh yeah, the boat! Alright, (hops on) it's near!
(Pro walks)
Nit: There it is!
(Ship came to view)
Nit: Hurry! Hurry! Oh yeah, we need to get tickets!
Pro: ...
Nit: I'll get the tickets. You go on to the ship, and try to persuade the captain to wait for a bit.(jumps down and walks off)
Pro: ...
(Pro walks to ship, captain waiting)
Pro: ...
Captain: Ticket.
Pro: ... someone's buying it.
Captain: Oh, okay. Wait 'ere for a sec.
Pro: ... (has the ship always been this empty? Maybe this area does not have a lot of people in it...)
Captain: Ship setting off soon, kiddo. Fraid' ya gonna haveta use your own money to pay me.
Pro: ...
Captain: Hurry up. Or I'll kick yerr ass out.
Pro: ... I have none.
Captain: Nonsense! Search him, men!
(two muscle bulky crew stepped out and grabbed him)
Pro: (knit eyebrows)... what...
Captain: Heheh, you're gunna wait for your precious friend eh? Too bad, he's money's gunna be gone, right into our hands... The ticket collector's our own too, haha!
Pro: ... who...
Captain: Ain't it obvious, you dumbarse? We're pirates!
Pro: ...
Captain: Not even the so called mighty knights can stop us! Travellers are the treasure 'ere, especially for a puny one like you! Tie him up an' throw him in, boys!
Crew: Aye aye, captain! (ties Pro)
Pro: ... (struggles)
Nit: ... kid!
(Pro turns around)
(Nit is captured by a crew 1)
Crew 1: Yetis that carry money... never heard of that, boss.
Captain: SILENCE! Tie him up too! Throw him in with the rest!
Nit: stop! hey! (struggles)
Captain(walks over and hold sword by Nit's chin): one more sound and your head's gone.
Pro: ... (struggles, suddenly breaks free)
Nit: Ki-
Captain: I told you to SHUT UP!
(Pro kills crew)
(Sneaks up on captain, holds dagger by his chin)
Pro: ... You'll NEVER touch us again.
(Captain killed)
(Pro slashes crew 1)
Nit: OH, OH GOD. Oh my god. I was having the time of my life, kiddo. Oh my god. you saved my life...
Pro: ...
Nit: ... I was scared. Pirates... That's the famous pirate crew, the Seven Seas. They were very powerful. But to think... your speed's able to outwit them...
Pro: ... Get on.
Nit: o-okay.
(Pro and Nit walks to ship)
Nit: ... No one's on the ship... Are they...
Pro: ... (walks to ship bunker, Nit followed. Scene turned dark, but it turned bright soon.)
Nit: ... Wow. (a whole lot of travellers tied up)
Nit: We'd better untie them...

-later on-
Nit: Phew! all done.
Travellers: Hey, thanks a lot! (all those crap compliments....)
Nit: Haha, no, no no... It's okay.
Traveller 1: I thought we're dead! Those dratted pirates!
Traveller 2: Yeah!
(chatter)
Nit: =_=... So... kid, who's gonna sail the ship?
Pro: ...
Nit: Oh yeah, the real captain!
(Nit runs to deck)
(Nit sees captain tied up)
Captain: mrrggh!!!
(Nit unties Captain)
Captain: Thank you, kind...
Nit: Call me Nit.
Captain: Thank you Nit. Where're those pirates?
Nit: Kid's killed them.
Captain: Wow. he's funny dressed. Reminds me of some dark organisation or something.
Nit: ... huh?
Captain: Nah, nothing.
Nit: Okay. Captain, mind if you start sailing?
Captain: Ahoy, mate! Thanks once again, kid! And Nuts!
Nit: It's Nit.

(On the ship)
Nit: You're incredible, kid. Where'd you learnt those incredible fighting moves?
Pro: ...
Nit: Hey, kid?
Pro: Practice.
Nit: Eh? Practice? How long have you been doin' that?
Pro: ... ...
Nit: Hey, kid... What's your name? Can't hear you that time.
Pro: ... Don't know.
Nit: Eh? You don't know?
Pro: ... Kid. My name's kid.
Nit: Wow, that's cool. Hello, kid.
Kid: ... Hello.
Nit: It's funny how your parents name you.
Kid: ... parents?
Nit: Yeah, parents. Unless you don't know what they are.
Kid: ...
Nit: I have parents. Don't you?
Kid: ... I don't know.
Nit: Wow, after what we've been through, you still won't tell me anything?
Kid: ... Sorry.
Nit: (SMILES)It's alright. It takes time, doesn't it?
Kid: ...
Nit: *yawn* Anyway, I'm tired. I'm gonna take a nap. Wake me up when we reach, will ya?
Kid: ...
(Nit snores)

(Meanwhile)
(In Cao Village)
Village chief: Mika, please bring in the tea.
Mika(face not shown): Yes, father.
(Mika walks to chief)
Village chief: You do know that you are at the age of marriage, do you?
Mika: ... Yes father.
Village chief: And yet you do not accept any of the men in the village.
Mika: I am waiting, Father.
Village chief: It is our tradition for young women your age to marry as early as possible, to bear as much children as possible and continue the generation.
Mika: ...
Village chief: You WILL marry very soon, Mika. I will organise a tournament to choose the right man for you.
Village chief: You are NOT to object. Is that clear?
Mika: Yes, father.
Village chief: You may be dismissed.
(Mika walks away)
Mika: ... Am I destinied to stay like this? When will a miracle occur...?

(dream)
(Nit dreaming he's on a beach with ladies)
Nit: Ahh, this is life-
(Beach jerks)
Nit: ARGH!!!
(view back on ship)
Nit: Oh god damnit. WHO JERKED THE BEACH!? I was having a good ti - I mean, takin' a break!
(Kid is sleeping)
Nit: ... Guess he's pretty tired after all.
Nit: But... who IS he? One kid defeating a whole lot of pirates so easily...
(ship honk)
Captain: WE HAVE ARRIVED AT THE MOON ISLANDS. We are now at the Village at Cao, please alight. Thank you for using our service!
(Kid wakes up)
Nit: We gotta go kid. Ship's arrived at the straw village.
(Kid gets up, Nit hops on Kid's back)
Nit: Onward!!

(Village of Cao)
Nit: Wow, a pretty nice village. Now to find the medicine man...
Kid: ...
Nit: Hmm... I think I saw him before.
Kid: ...
Nit: Kid, we have to split up. You go this way, I go that way. The medicine man has a red bandana on his head, and he has red eyes, and pale skin. He usually wears a singlet.
Kid: ... Okay.
Nit: We'll meet in the tree over there by sunset. Don't be late!
(Nit walks away)`
(Kid walks)
Kid: (... There are many people here. Is this place a village?)
Shopkeeper: SELLING ELEPHANT TUSKS FOR 5 STONES, OFFER FOR TODAY ONLY!
Shopkeeper: CODFISH, CAREFULLY TENDED IN FISH FARMS! 20 STONES!
Kid: (It's noisy...)
Kid: (... I somewhat... feel like... silencing... them...)
Kid: (... with my blade...)
(someone hits Kid)
Someone: WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING!!!!!!!!!
Kid: ... O-okay.

Meanwhile:
(In Bar)
Nit: ... Have you seen a guy with a red bandana?
Drunk 1: STOP PESTERING ME!!! I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH STONES FOR TAXES!!!
Drunk 2: MY girl ran away...
Nit: er... o-okay.
(Nit walks out)
Nit: ANYONE SEEN THE MAN WITH A RED BANDANA!?!?
Voice: I have.
(Nit turns around)
Man: Follow me.
Nit: Ooh! Okay!
(Nit follows man)
(Man leads Nit to empty area)
Man: Where's the fee?
Nit: Fee? Huh?
Man: 2000 stones, and you get the man.
Nit: you... you're a cheat!
Man: I got a knife here. (takes out knife) Slavery, or 2000 stones.
(Nit tries to run away)
(Man grabs Nit)
Man: Listen you stupid yeti. I'll make you wish you were NEVER born, if you try ANYTHING FUNN-
(Arrow flies)
(Man turns around)
(Mika in view)
Mika: What are you doing in here, you con man?
Man: Heheh, just cus' you're the village chief's daughter, doesn't mean you can force me around.
Mika: Release that animal.
Man: Tch. You care for an animal more than your future husband? (Walks to Mika)
Mika: I don't have time for your... Wait, you eavedropped on us?
Man: Haha, of course, my little sweety pie. So, how about you and me...?
(Mika shoots arrow)
(Man strikes off arrow)
Man: So we're gonna do this the hard way, uh...? I'm full of speed, full of looks. I will win the tournament.
Mika: So what?
Man: I swear by my father's blood, I will win, and get you. MARK MY WORDS.
(Mika fires arrows, Man strikes off arrow again, but Mika quickly fired another, striking Man)
Man: Oof!
Mika: Go away.
Man: ... Fine, but I'll be back again.
(Man laughs, then disappears)
Nit: ... Thank you... you saved my life...
Mika: ...(looks at Nit) don't worry! (smiles)
Nit: Erm, Have you seen a man with a red bandana?
Mika: ... I don't go to the village very often, so I'm sorry...
Nit: Huh? But the man said you're the village chief's daughter...
Mika: I... Because of that, I can't go out very often...
Nit: Eh?
Mika: ... You're a talking yeti?
Nit: My name's Nit.
Mika: I've heard of talking yetis, but never seen them before!
Nit: Erm, okay... I'm kinda travelling with a guy right now.
Mika: Oh, a guy?
Nit: Yeah, but he's not really talkative... he's taking me home.
(Bell rings)
Mika: Well, it's been nice meeting you... I... I need to go now!
Nit: Hey!! What's your name!?


(Pro & Nit looks around, till it's sunset)
(Everyone hurries)
Person 1: Hurry! The gathering's starting!
Person 2: What's happening?
Person 3: The chief has an announcement to make!
Pro: (I should probably check it out.)

(At the tree spot, people gathered)
(Kid and Nit saw each other)
Nit: Kid, You found the guy?
(Pro shakes head)
Nit: Ergh. That's a pain in the arse. Nah, let's just take a break, and listen to the people for a bit.
(Nit and Pro sits down in the crowd)
Chief: My beloved people, thank you for your attention. I, the village chief, has organised a tournament for you all. Interested candidates, please do talk to me. This is a combat tournament, and you will challenge each other. The winner of the tournament will be my daughter's hand in marriage. Mika, come foward.
(Mika walks)
Chief: This is Mika Sezara, my beautiful daughter. She is of a marriagable age. This tournament will be a good opportunity for men like you to find a mate, with these looks. The tournament will be held at the stadium.
Nit: ...Hey! Isn't that the girl from before? Why is she...
Nit: Why must she get married?
Mika: ... (Isn't that the yeti?)
Chief: Any men willing to participate, please come forward.
Mika: (Hmm, there's a guy beside him dressed differently... He may be the traveller Nit was talking about!)
(men, including the conman came up)
Mika: (Hmm, He looks pretty young and fit... And he's travelling... Maybe...)
Mika: Father, I have decided on the person in my marriage.
(Everyone looks with f6 face)
Chief: ... What? (knits eyebrows)
(Mika walks)
(Looks at Nit)
Nit: (... Is she going to choose... me?)
(Mika pulls Kid, and holds his hand)
(Kid maintains cool composure, but is surprised and confused)
Mika: I like him.
(Others gasped and opened their mouths)
Chief: This is absurd! Liking an outsider we don't even know!!!
Mika: But he is-
Chief: Lies! All lies! We have NEVER seen this pathetic human before!
Mika: ... I met him in the summer, and I've been keeping it from you. I'm sorry, father.
Chief: ... Oh really. How well can he fight?
Mika: He... uh...
Chief: Fine, he will be a participant of the tournament. It will be held in two day's time, and I will see if he is strong.
Chief: You all may be dismissed.
(Everyone walks away, Mika continued holding Kid's hand)
(Mika lets go)
Nit: ... did you just...
Mika: I'm very, very sorry, yeti, and person. I do not mean to get you involved in this mess.
Kid: ...
Mika: You... you're unusual. (Any man would've get shocked, blame me or start a conversation to flirt, or act friendly.)
Nit: This guy doesn't like to talk...
Mika: Oh, okay. What's his name then?
Nit: His name's Kid.
Mika: ... Kid... What a... what a childish name! (Mika laughs)
Kid: ...
Mika: Oh good lord, I'm so sorry!!!! I didn't mean to!
Nit: ... It's alright. I'm sure Kid won't mind.
Mika: Nit, can he fight?
Nit: ... Rest assured, m'lady. He's a strong warrior all right.
Mika: Oh, that is great! Thank you very much! Now I can heave a sigh of relief. (silence) ... Actually, the reason why I chose you... is that... I want to escape from the tribe.
Nit: Why?
Mika: I... I will tell you after I leave.
Nit: ... okay.
Kid: ...
Mika: What a strange, silent person.
Chief: Mika, give me some sake.
Mika: ... Yes father.
Mika: I'm sorry, but I have to go...
Nit: Okay then.
(Mika walks away)
Nit: ... I wonder why she did that, kid.
Kid: ...
Nit: Nah, we'll find out in 2 days' time. And Kid? Don't worry. That girl's a nice one. I met her before.
Kid: (... why worry? What is a marriage?)
Nit: Anyway, it's too late to find that darn medicine man. Looks like we have to find an inn to continue...
(Kid and Nit walks to inn)
Nit: One room, please.
Inn keeper: That'll be 10 stones.
(Nit digs under his pocket)
Nit: ... Just right for a night. I don't think we have enough for two days...
Kid: ...
Nit: Excuse me, do you hire any travellers?
Inn keeper: Yes, you are welcome to do so. One hour, 2 stones. All you have to do is to serve the other travellers at the diner area.
Nit: Sounds like a good deal. We'll take it!
Inn keeper: Alright. You will start work tomorrow. And, please wear this.
(Inn keeper hands uniforms over)
Inn keeper: Unfortunately, we ran out of extra-extra small, so you'll have to make do with this.
Nit: (=_=l| I feel insulted for some reason...) Thanks a lot.
(Kid holds uniform)
Inn keeper: Do you want to pay your 10 stones first?
Nit: ... Nah. I need to save it. I think we'll start work tomorrow.
_______
Inn keeper: Oh, okay then. But do you have anywhere to sleep?
Nit: ... We'll manage somehow.``
Inn keeper: Well, I'll give you a discount if you work for me today, for a few hours.
Nit: ... Deal.
(Nit faces kid)
Nit: what a nice inn keeper.
(scene: river stream with Nit and Kid washing dishes)
Nit: ... On second thought, she wasn't so nice.
Inn keeper's voice: ARE YOU DONE YET!? YOU'D BETTER!
Nit: ... Sorry kid.
Kid: ...
Nit: But we had to. Don't you want to sleep in a warm, comfy bed?
Kid: ...
Inn keeper: HEY! NO DILLY-DALLYING!
Nit: ...

(Meanwhile)
(super Secret hideout)
Number 40: Boss! Faint tracks are spotted on the sand!
Boss: ... Very good. Any more clues?
Number 40: There appears to be a very, very big hole... That is not very deep.
Boss: ... WHY TELL ME SOMETHING REDUNDANT!? YOU MINDLESS FOOL!
Number 40: But boss-
(Boss throws knife at 40, stabs 40)
Boss: I TOLD YOU, YOU WILL NOT PLAY OR DALLY ME. OR THE CONSEQUENCES WILL BE DIRE. DO YOU HEAR ME?
Number 50: ... yes sir.
Boss: Now, scramble! Find number 77, he's an important asset to our organization!
Number 50: Yes sir!


Meanwhile again
(In room 1)
Nit: ARGH!!! Finally. My back's killin' me.
Kid: ...
Nit: I WILL NEVER WORK FOR THAT MONSTER AGAIN!
Kid: ...
Nit: Well, at least we got 10 stones for one night. Sleep well, Kid.
Kid: ...
Nit: There's... there's only one bed...
Kid: ...
Nit: You want it?
Kid: ... You sleep on the bed.
Nit: Naww, I'm alright. YOU look beat.
Kid: ...
Nit: Well, you can change in the toilet for a bit. There's an extra soft mat, I'll make do with it.
(Kid stares)
Nit: ... What, you don't know how to change? Move your butt!
Kid: ...
Nit: the clothes are in the closet... Don't you know?
Kid: ... I don't.
Nit: ... Your family must be downright poor. You ever used the bathroom before?
Kid: ...(slowly nods)
Nit: good. I don't want to train a ruthless gun like you how to crap in your own pottery.
Kid: ...(walks to toilet)
Nit: Strange kid...

In the toilet:
(Kid changes)
Kid: (... I feel sleepy... This feels so comfortable!)
(Kid walks out)
(Nit is on the floor sleeping)
Kid: ... (walks to bed and sits on it)
Kid: Bouncy.
Kid: Feels so comfortable...
(Kid lies down, yawns and sleeps)
(Nit half opens his eyes)
Nit: (Poor kid... What did you go through in the past...?)

Next day

Nit: Wake up Kid, we gotta wash the dishes.
(Kid drools and sleeps, blankets all over the place)
Nit: And what a horrible mess yer made! Clean that up yourself!
Nit: (Oh god, I didn't know this darn silent robot can be so undignified...)
Nit: ... OH MY GOD, HELP ME! I HATH BEEN KIDNAPPED BY THE PIRATES OF THE CARRY BEAN!
(Kid jerks right up)
Nit: Hah! Move it! We're gunna be late!
Kid: ...

(Later on, at the river)
Nit: Sigh... I can't believe this kind of person even existed! Yelling and blabbering about the dishes and UFOs...
Kid: ...
Nit: Kid, set the dishes down. We're washing.
(Nit and kid sat and washed)
Nit: ... so hey, Kid... You've never slept at a proper bed before?
Kid: ...
Nit: In the snow islands, us yetis always sleep in beds cus' our fur are thinner compared to llamas.
Kid: ...
Nit: Here, I told you my story. Just answer me already!
Kid: ...
Nit: Fine then. If you don't trust me, then-
(blade flew to Kid's back)
(Kid, in a flash, took out a blade and blocked the dagger)
Nit: Did you hear a sound?
(Kid put his finger on his lips)
(leaves rustle for a while, then stops)
(Kid puts down finger)
Nit: ... What the hell?
Kid: Intruder. I smell metal.
Nit: I smell your sweat tearing my lungs into pieces of crap. Did you really wash yourself?
Kid: ...
Nit: anyway, It's almost a quarter before noon, we gotta hurry up for breakfast.
Kid: ...
Nit: ... Oh yeah. If you don't trust me, then why do you still save me countless times?
Kid: ...
Nit: Sigh. Oh well. Let's go back.

Meanwhile
(Miya brushes Mika's hair)
Miya: Sister, it is almost time for breakfast.
Mika: Yes, Miya. Have you finished preparing?
Miya: Yes, sister. ... Do I also have to... marry one day?
Mika: ... Yes, Miya. You have to...
Miya: Then I accept my fate.
Mika: ... Miya... You know, you don't have to be stuck in this kind of place... There are much more things in life that can be explored. You have a whole lot of time!
Miya: Sister, I do not understand why you want to escape so much. Are we not your family?
Mika: ... There is no family here. Mother died, and father was cold. The traditions of this tribe are absurd. Life is never meant to be like that.
Miya: I do not understand.
Mika: ... You will, soon enough. Sister, let's go down for breakfast.
(Dinner)
Chief: Mika, tell me more about that... boy of yours.
Mika: ... His name is Kid.
Chief: ... Are you serious, Mika? This name is an utter disgrace!
Mika: Father, he can fight. Is fight not more important than names?
Chief: I know that, you poor excuse for a woman! Don't talk back to me! Do you want to be thrown into a ditch and be buried alive?
Mika: ... I'm sorry, father.
Chief: ... How well can he fight?
Mika: He... He can fight very well.
Chief: Does he fight better than last season's winner?
Mika: This... this I am not sure.
Chief: How well have you known him?
Mika: ... I...
Chief: Or are you only lying?
Mika: Father, I am not. He is of the same age as me, and he does not like to talk. A small... yeti also accompanies him.
Chief: ... A yeti? What kind of business does he have with a yeti?
Mika: ... The yeti ask- I mean, the yeti... is a valuable asset of his... country and he needs to deliver it to his father.
Chief: Oh? What kind of relations does he have with the country?
Mika: His father is the king.
Chief: Wow! What is the name of the country?
Mika: ... Kiddera. That is why Kid was named.
Chief: ... I've never heard of it.
Mika: (That's because I made it up, douche.)
Mika: That is because the country is located at a very long distance, around the south.
Chief: Okay.
Mika: It is also lesser well known, unlike Xanos.
Chief: True, true.
Mika: Kid decided to settle over here after going to the North to retrieve the yeti.
Chief: So he has travelled all the way from the South to the North? How long did he take?
Mika: (Father seems interested...)
Mika: He took three months.
Chief: Only three months!? That is very honorable!
Mika: That is all the information he could give me. He does not like to talk at all.
Chief: What a strange man. I must meet him after the tournament. Mika, pray that... Kid will win the tournament.
Mika: Yes, father.
Chief: Now, let us eat.

(inn)
Nit: OH MY GOD! THE FOOD TASTES HEAVENLY!
Innkeeper: of course! The dish you are eating right now consists of tender deer meet, added with a pinch of our traditional garlic sauce.
Nit: ... Erm, did you just go soft on us?
Innkeeper: You are our customers after all. Or do you want me to treat you like workers?
Nit: Aren't we... Sigh, nevermind.
Nit: Aren't you gunna say something, Kid?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: he doesn't talk?
Nit: I bet 10 stones you won't get him to talk.
Innkeeper: You're on.
(Innkeeper stares at Kid)
Innkeeper: so... where are your parents?
Nit: I tried asking him-
Innkeeper: Shut up yeti. Where are your parents?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: ... What's your favourite food?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: Do you like the deer meet?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: (turns flirteous) So, you have a girlfriend?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: ARGH! WHY CAN'T I GET THIS DAMN GUY TO SPEAK!?
Nit: Where are my 10 stones?
Innkeeper: ... I shall not give up. (turns to kid) So, what's the sword on your back doing here?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: Fine then. I'll play the staring game with you. If you laugh you are considered a loser and thus I win the bet. If you win I will give you 10 stones.
Nit: ... Hey! That's not fair!
Innkeeper: Who cares, yeti! Okay, we stare at each other in the face. One, Two, Three!
(Both stares)
(Innkeeper slowly makes funny gestures that made Nit laugh, but Kid did not stir)
(Innkeeper stares at Kid and suddenly feels like laughing. Then she laughs)
Innkeeper: Oh, bullcrap!
Nit: Where're my 10 stones?
Innkeeper: ... Sigh, fine. I keep my word. (rummages in pocket and finds 10 stones)
Nit: Yes... correct amount.
Innkeeper: What an incredibly still kid. He makes me laugh without even trying to.
Nit: You're trying too hard.
Innkeeper: ... Shut up. You have 5 minutes to finish your breakfast, then wash those plates! (walks away)
Nit: Fine, fine! (wolfs down food)
(Kid stares at plate of peas, then pokes a pea and eats it)
Kid: ... What is this?
Nit: Those... they're peas.
Kid: really?
Nit: Why? They taste horrible. You shouldn't even touch them.
Kid: ...
Nit: Anyway, finish your food. I'm going first. (walks away)
Kid: ... (takes another pea and eats it)(holds the whole plate and finishes every pea, lick his lips)

(Riverbank)
Nit: Kid, I need to tell you something.
Kid: ?
Nit: You need to compete in a tournament, so you need to get ready.
Kid: A... tournament?
Nit: ... You don't know what that is? What a douche you are.
Kid: ...
Nit: ... Really? You don't know? How dense are you? Sigh, a tournament is when you race with someone. In this case, you have to fight with someone to win. And prize is a pretty little girlfriend you'll have!
Kid: ...
Nit: ahh, isn't she dreaaaammmyyyy?
Kid: ...
Innkeeper: SHUT YOUR HOLE UP AND SCRUB!
Nit: ... (whisper: so anyway you need to participate in a tournament. I don't know why yet, but Mika depends on you.)
Kid: ...
Nit: (Don't you lose even one of the matches, or you'll get kicked out. She'll be sad. And when she's sad...) *cracks knuckles* (You're dead.)
Kid: ... What is a marriage?
Nit: (eh...? Marriage? It's when you... er... how do you explain...) *takes out tiny dictionary and spectacles) Marriage is the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, or religious ceremonies.
Kid: ...?
Nit: It means that you become husband and wife by performing... ceremonies.
Kid: ... Husband... and wife?
Nit: You're the husband, sadly, and she's the wife. You know, er, love each other and stuff... Don't you get it?
Kid: Huh?
Nit: You're the MAN. A MARRIED MAN. That is going to take care of her FOREVEEEERRRRRRRR.
Kid: ... you mean together?
Nit: YESSSS!!! FINALLY!!! YOU GOT IT RIGHTTTTT!!!!!
Innkeeper: I'LL DOCK YOUR PAY IF YOU DON'T SHUT THE FIDDLESTICKS UP!!!
Nit: ... =_=

(Meanwhile)
(Mika packs a bag)
Miya: What are you doing, sister?
Mika: I'm packing.
Miya: Where will you be headed to, so far that you need to pack?
Mika: ...
Miya: Will you really run away from home?
Mika: ... Miya, my adorable little sister... (hugs miya)I love you so much, and yet we all have to go one day. We have our own paths, and I choose to grasp hold of freedom.
Miya: ... Freedom?
Mika: Our tribe has educated us for so long, and yet it does not let us learn the meaning of freedom.
Miya: Did that traveller tell you that? Freedom?
Mika: Miya...
Mika: Are you influenced by that filthy traveller?
Mika: Miya! Do not speak ill of him! He is the person who changed my mind, changed my life.
Miya: ... That is why! Sister! (cries) You don't want to stay here, because of him!
Mika: No. There is no freedom here. Miya, you're too young to understand.
Miya: I understand that you hate us! Fine then! Go away! I do not want to see you ever again! (runs)
Mika: Miya...

(meanwhile)
(riverbank)
Kid: ...
Nit: Just... one more minute...
Kid: ...
(Sundial reaches 2)
Nit: FINALLY!!!!
(Nit rushes in inn)
Nit: Hey! where is my pay?
Innkeeper: I know! I know! Wait, I need to count...
(Innkeeper counts)
Innkeeper: Here you go. 20 stones for today, and 12 for yesterday. I deducted 10 stones for the stay yesterday.
Nit: THANK YOU!!! YES!!!!!! Can I quit now?
Innkeeper: ... WHAT?
Nit: We have one more night to stay before the tournament.
Innkeeper: ... tournament? You mean THE tournament?
Nit: Aren't you at the assembly area?
Innkeeper: I was busy. There are quite a number of travellers yesterday settling down.
Nit: Oh.
Innkeeper: But what kind of tournament? How could travellers like you be involved in it?
Nit: ... er... Have you heard of the village chief's daughter?
Innkeeper: Yes, Mika Sezara. Not much of a famous person though, since she's the DAUGHTER.
Nit: The winner gets her.
Innkeeper: Woah, what a big prize... WAIT, SO, HE'S PARTICIPATING IN THE TOURNAMENT FOR HER!?
Nit: ... Er well, sorta.
Innkeeper: Woah, I never even seen you two before!
Nit: ... Mika's a prize for a tournament... So that's how the women are treated?
Innkeeper: traditional beliefs. Thank god I'm just a lowly innkeeper.
Nit: Okay. Well, thank you for hiring us. (and for yap-yakking the guts out of our systems...)
Innkeeper: So, what are you going to do now?
Nit: We're going to explore around town. Right Kid- Kid?
(Kid stares at river outside)
Nit: GET YOUR BUTT HERE KID!
Kid mutters: (... Blood... Blood and meat...)
(river appears dead bodies)
Nit: KID!!!
(Nit slaps Kid)
Kid: !!!
Nit: Move on, we're gonna explore around the village. (pulls Kid)
Kid: !?!?
(later)
Shopkeeper 1: SELLING FISH STICKS FOR 1 STONE! VERY CHEAP!
Shopkeeper 3: Bangles for women, 10 stones!
Nit: Wow, what a crowded place.
Kid: ...
Shopkeeper 4: SELLING PEAS, 3 PACKETS FOR 1 STONE!
Kid: !!!
Nit: Woah, that's downright cheap... You're not gonna buy it, will-
(kid rushes to shop)
Shopkeeper 4: How many?
Kid: ... 3.
Shopkeeper 4: Here you go.
Nit: YOU IDIOT! WHY SACRIFICE MY STONES FOR YOUR USELESS PEAS!? GIVE IT TO ME-(snatches)
(Kid glares at Nit)
Nit: ... Uh... I mean... Here, one stone.
Shopkeeper 4: Thank you! Hey, wait, er... You're one of the participants in the tournament, right?
Nit: um, yeah, he is.
Shopkeeper 4: I'm just curious, but how did you actually meet... Mika Sezara?
Nit: ... Erm, we were... travelling.
Shopkeeper 4: Does he not speak?
(Nit nudges Kid)
Nit: (just speak for once, you idiot.)
Kid: ... I...
Shopkeeper 4: You look quite cute. Nowander she gets attracted to you.
Kid: ...?
Shopkeeper 4: In our tradition, the village chief's daughter could only marry a man who won the tournament that is held willingly by the village chief.
Kid: oh.
Shopkeeper 4: So I heard you can fight. What weapon do you use?
Kid: Weapon?
Shopkeeper 4: (peeps over) Oh! So you use a... a dagger or a sword...?
Nit: A swordy dagger.
Shopkeeper: Oh, and it's a light shade of blue! What a pretty colour! Wait... It has no sheath nor guard?
Nit: ...
Shopkeeper 4: That's dangerous!
Nit: He-
Kid: I don't need one.
Shopkeeper 4: But-
Kid: It needs only blood, not some hot filthy sheath.
Nit: ... Kid?
Kid: It needs to drink blood. It loves animal blood.
(Nit slaps Kid)
Nit: Stop spouting crap at strangers!
Shopkeeper 4: ... erm... er... Please go, thank you... Please leave.
Kid: ...
(both walks away)
Nit: You GODDAMN BULL! LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE!
Kid: ... I'm sorry.
Nit: ... ARGH. Fine. I'll shut up. Go and eat your peas.
(Kid stares at peas)(swallows the whole packet)
Nit: (... HE FRIGGIN LOVES PEAS!?)

Nit: So... Kid... Where do you live?
Kid: ...
Nit: Huh?
Kid: ... ...
Nit: You STILL don't wanna tell me?
Kid: ...
Nit: You know, if you're not gonna tell me, then wha-Wait. Is that--
(Nit glances at man wearing red bandana)
Nit: HEY! STOP!! Kid! Catch him!
(Kid runs towards man)
Nit: God, where is he? Ah, there he is! (points)
(Kid runs again)
Nit: Hey! Medicine man!
(red bandana man turns around)
Nit: Yeah! You! Get over here! The rock clan needs you!
Red bandana man: ???(runs to Kid)
Nit: Now's not the place to talk. We'll settle in the inn.

(Inn)
Nit: oh god, I'm so caught up with the tournament I forgot my purpose here...
Red bandana man: Aren't you te' yeti from last time? Why does the rock clan need mah help?
Nit: It's Red, Biddit and Neg. They're injured from an attack by the Secret Society.
Red bandana man: Wha... The Secret Society!? Wot business do they have there?
Nit: I'll explain later. You gotta go back now! Neg's in danger!
Red bandana man: On it! They're still in te' camps?
Nit: Yes, should be. It's been 3 days since.
Red bandana man: Sigh... Oi' leave just fer a bit and they get into trouble? Gotta go!
Nit: Go on!
Red bandana man: Oh yeah! I forgot your name!
Nit: It's Nit.
Red bandana man: Hey, Nit! I trust you know moi name then?
Nit: ... Er...
Red bandana man: I'm Ixen. And runnin' off. Bye!
Nit: Bye!


(Meanwhile)
Mika: ... Tomorrow's the tournament... I hope Kid will win...
Mika: Mother, wish me luck, that Kid will win. If he wins, I will be a big step closer to my big dream...

-AND SO THE DAY ENDS...-

(Tournament)
(bedroom)
Nit: Hurry UP you lazy bum!
(Kid drools)
Nit: Ugh, at this rate you're gonna be disqualified!
(Nit slaps Kid HARD)
Kid: !!!
Nit: TOURNAMENT!!! WE HATH A TOURNAMENT HERE!!! C'mon! Grab your... swordy dagger and change, then we move off!

(town)
Nit: Hey, ma'am, where's the location of the tournament?
Woman: It is held over there. (points) There is a stadium, which is rather small.
Nit: Okay, thanks! Hurry up!

(stadium)
Nit: Woots! Just in time. Excuse me sir, but where are the participants?
Sir: *points*
Nit: Go on, Kid. I'll stay here.
(Kid walks on)
Participant Shina: Hey. You the traveller there? C'mon, change to your costume over there. The tournament's gonna start soon.
Kid: ...(goes to change)
(Kid walks back, chief and Mika appears)

Chief: Here are the rules of the tournament. You may use any weapon as you wish. Do not continue fighting when the match is declared over, or you will be disqualified. No form of life or being may help you in the battle, or you will be disqualified. You will have to fight on your own. Got it?
Participants: YES CHIEF!
Chief: There are three areas, for three different matches to be held. The loser will be eliminated, untill the final round. I will now assign you the positions. As there are a total of... (looks at paper) 24 people participating, I will announce the positions and the time of the tournament.
With the raising of this brown flag, we will begin this tournament. Ready, one, two, three, START!
Chief: First round! Tyras and Shina will be in platform A, Kwop and Yuwa will be in platform B, Kid and Welli will be in platform C.
Nit: (Wow, Kid goes at the first round? That's pretty bad.) *looks at Kid and Welli* (That Welli's got such a muscular figure! ... TOO muscular. I wonder if Kid can handle this.)
Chief: Round 1, START!
Mika: (I hope Kid will make it...)
Welli: I am going to CRUSH YOU!!! (takes out halberd)
Kid: ...
Welli: CHARRRGEEEE!!!
Nit: (Wow, the first one looks easy...)
(Kid tooks out swordy dagger and evades, then stabs)
Welli: Ah!
Nit: (... Woah, what tough skin!)
(Welli quickly stabs at Kid)
Nit: (His speed is increasing!)
(Kid stabs at Welli with harder strength this time)
Welli: ARGH!
Nit: (Wow, seems like the wound is deeper now.)
Welli: WRRRAAAHHH!!
(Welli increases speed, halberd crashes into stadium wall)
Spectators: AH!
Welli: heh.
Kid: ...
(Welli charges again)
(Kid dodges, but Welli quickly twists and swings halberd)
Kid: !!!
(Kid at desperate attempt pushes foward and falls down, rolling to the other side as Welli stabs on ground)
Nit: KID!
Welli: No underestimatin' me, Kid. Just cus I have a strong build doesn't mean I'm slow an' clumsy.
Kid: ... (gets up)
Welli: An' what a funny name, kiddy boy.
Kid: ...
(Welli charges)
(both cross swords)
(Welli push as hard as he can)
Welli: ....GEEEERRRRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
(Kid sweats and bites hard as he has difficulty)
(Welli's halberd overtakes Kid's as he pushes on)
Nit: (This is bad. At this rate the sword's gonna break!)
Welli: Heh. Mika will be mine.
Kid: ...
(Kid became cold)
(Welli's halberd breaks)
Welli: ... WHAT!?
Spectators: (epic gasp)
(Kid swings towards Welli)
Welli: W-w-wait!
(Welli blocks)
Welli: Aha... I still got my claws! Thank god! Take this!
(Welli punches)
(Kid dodges)
Nit: (... Kid's sword... it gives me a... really cold feeling...)
(Kid increases speed and quickly dances with his sword)
Welli: (Can't... keep... up...)
(Kid finally stabs Welli on the stomach and pushes it in)
Welli: ... ARRRARARRRRRRRRRRRRRHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Chief: Platform C, KID WINS!
(paramedics rush to Welli)
(Nit runs foward)
Nit: KID! STOP!
(Kid still stabbing)
(Paramedics panic)
(Nit jumps and slaps Kid)
Nit: WAKE UP YOU FREAKING DOUCHE! MATCH'S OVER! YOU WANNA BE DISQUALIFIED!?
Kid: !!!
(Kid kneels down)
Nit: what's gotten into you, big guy?
Kid: ... nothing.
Chief: FIRST MATCH OVER!!! Platform A, Tyras wins! Platform B, Yuwa wins! Platform C, ... Kid wins.
(Spectators cheer)
Chief: Now for the second match! Platform A, Rizo versus Fen, Platform B, Yen versus Gerald, Platform C, Uma versus Wendas!
(Nit stares at Kid, sighs)
(both watches tournament)
Chief: SECOND MATCH OVER! RIZO WINS IN PLATFORM A, YEN WINS IN PLATFORM B AND UMA WINS IN PLATFORM C!
(spectators cheer)
Chief: Now for the third match! ...
Mika: (This is really boring... Life in Cao has no meaning. I can't wait to get out and see the world...)

-after a few matches-
Chief: Now for the fifth match! Platform A, Kid versus Yuwa, Rizo versus Uma, Tyras versus Yen!
Kid: ...
Yuwa: (this guy is the one Mika loves... I have to defeat him to prove my love for her!)
Yuwa: Hey, your name Kid?
Kid: ...
Yuwa: I will be honoured to fight a man like you, that Mika so look up to!
Chief: round 2, start!
Yuwa: I shan't stand on ceremony then!
(Yuwa charges)
Nit: woah, this guy wields a spear! And he's fast!
(Kid charges)
(Kid runs right, Yuwa turns spear)
(Kid got hit)
(Kid runs foward to slash Yuwa but Yuwa dodges)
Nit: tch, that idiot underestimated his opponent!
Yuwa: Is that all I see? Why would Mika love you, if you're so pathetic?
(Yuwa prepares to stab, kid blocks blow with sword)
Yuwa: Give it up already!
Kid: ...
(Yuwa slips spear and stabs Kid)
Kid: Ugh!
Nit: That idiot's not so weak... What's he doing?
Mika: (... No! Kid, please live... My life depends on you!)
Kid: ...
Yuwa: Haha! Triumph! ...
(Yuwa looks at other platforms)
Yuwa: This match's too easy... Looks like gotta haveta wait-
(Kid rises)
Yuwa: ... Still wanna fight...?
(Kid slashes foward)
Yuwa: Woah! (dodges)
Yuwa: stubborn, eh? Can't bear to watch the love of your life get whisked away by a greater man?
(Kid charges)
(Yuwa dodges, Kid slashes foward and Yuwa blocks with spear)
Nit: Kid seems to be concentrating a bit more now...
(Kid and Yuwa force their way, Kid pushes with hard force)
(Yuwa struggles, then turns the spear, causing Kid to push foward)
(Yuwa tries to stab Kid)
(Kid turns and dodges point, stabbing Yuwa)
Yuwa: ... What...
(Yuwa collaspes and kneels)
Yuwa: ... hurts so much... can't move...
Kid: ...
(Yuwa faints)
Chief: Platform A, Kid wins! Platform B, Rizo wins! Platform C, Tyras wins!
Mika: (... Kid... he looks pretty hurt, but he could still... move. Yuwa on the other hand...)

Chief: Now for the sixth match... Platform A, Ren VS Len, Platform B, Perry VS Sherl, Platform C, Mat VS Jack!
(Paramedics rush to Kid and Yuwa)
(Paramedics carry Yuwa)
Paramedic 1: Sir, may I have the honour of carrying you to the medical room?
Kid: (shakes head) I can walk.
Paramedic 1: Okay then. Follow me.
Mika: (He got hurt... because of me... But I have to live on! For my freedom!)
(shows Kid being treated by shaman)
(shows timeline)
Chief: Now for the seventh match!
Chief: Now for the eighth match! Rizo vs Renma!
(shows Rizo and Renma on platform B)
Mika: (froze)
Mika: (... That... con man?)
Mika: (... Renma? He made it all the way here...? He... He'd better not win!)
(later on shows the scene with Rizo on his knees)
Rizo: You... you cheated... you... poisoned me...
Renma: Tch. The rules NEVER said that I can't cheat.
Rizo: Bastard... Fight like a man won't you!?
Renma: In your own grave, pier boy.
(Renma stabs Rizo)
Chief: AND, THE EIGHT MATCH IS OVER! RENMA WINS!
(crowd cheers)
Chief: We will take a break before the last match!
Mika: (... No... Renma won... That despicable man!)
Nit: ... (That damnable slave trader won...) Can't believe I'm sayin' this, but, will you be alright?
Kid(stand beside Nit): ... (touches the wound wrapped in bandages)
Nit: ... Good luck.
Mika: (I will never be with that conman! Kid, may the gods bless you...)
Chief: And we're back! The last match! Kid versus Renma!
(Renma confidently walks on platform B, kid staggers)
Renma: ... So, the person Mika 'loved'. Or was it all a lie?
Kid: ...
Renma: you got no voice? Aww, this little kitty lost his voice. I pity you!
Kid: ...
Renma: Never seen a traveller like you before. All weirdly dressed... Like a disoriented clown in a circus! With a name that disgraces yourself! Hahaha!
Kid: ...
Renma: A monster you are. No matter how much I insult you you stood, just waiting. And your attacks; you stabbed the big wimp multiple times right? Even when the match's over right? well, you-
(Kid dashes and slashes foward)
(Renma dodges)
Renma: What a rude little opponent I've got here...
(Renma takes out sword)
(Renma puts left hand on his back, takes out poisonous stars)
(Kid dashes)
(Renma throws stars at Kid's chest area)
(Kid dodges)
Renma: Nice moves...
(Kid slashes, Renma blocks with sword)
(Kid concentrates intently and uses a whole lot of strength to push foward)
Renma: ... trying to outsmart me, eh? Too bad, I am the best.
(Renma kicks Kid, quickly takes out smokebomb and throws at Kid)
BOOM!
Kid: *cough* *cough*
(Kid senses prescence from behind, quickly rolls to the ground)
(Renma stabs at Kid's original position)
Renma: (dang! Missed it!)
(Kid touches wound, collaspes)
(Renma spots Kid and walks over)
Renma: Looks like you got a wound... Like it if I made it worse?
(Renma whisks out stars and throws at wound)
Kid: Agh!
Renma: Hurt, doesn't it? Hahaha! (smoke clears) That's cus I inflicted POISON in you!
Mika: (Oh my cao, this isn't going too good...)
Nit: ... Tch, what a cheater...
Renma: So, you wanna die slowly, or end your life in a flash? Cus' if you wanna die fast, I'm gonna help you ~
Kid: ...
(Kid gets up slowly)
Renma: Stubborn kid.
(Renma stab-dash Kid, but kid dodges)
(Renma attacks from behind, but Kid blocks with swordy dagger)
Renma: still have the strength to-
Kid: You are noisy.
Renma: ... What?
(Kid pushes foward and dodges)
(i decided to pause this fight scene cus it was stiff. And that I have not much motivation to make it exciting so yeah. FOR THE GOOD OF THE PEOPLE! And so I shall continue!)
Chief: And.... The last round... Kid wins!
(Spectators cheer)
Spectator 1: Are you kidding me? An outsider won one of our own?
Spectator 2: What a disgrace to our village!
Mika: (YES! KID WON! Now just one more step...)
Kid: *pants*
(Nit rushes to Kid)
Nit: ... You did it, mate.
Kid: ...
Nit: You saved her. I still don't know why I said that, it's probably to continue the story. But well you did.
Kid: ...
Nit: In a bloody way, but still, you won. Gimme a five.
Kid: ?
(Paramedics rush)
Nit: Out, your left hand. Yes. Your fingers, spread them out. Yeah. (claps)
Nit: That's called a five.
Kid: ...
(Paramedics carry Kid)
Chief: And... therefore, I declare the winner to be Kid! The tournament officially ends! Disperse!
Mika: (I feel... I feel so guilty...)


Later on
Chief: Call the shaman here.
Servant: Yes, chief.
Mika: But why, Father?
Chief: You will know soon, Mika.
Mika: ... (glances at Miya)
(Miya looks away)
Mika: (Miya...)
Servant: The shaman is here.
Chief: Good. Shaman, how is the winner of the tournament doing?
Shaman: He was poisoned during battle, but he was recovering at a fast rate.
Chief: Okay. Inform me at once, if he recovers fully. I want to have a feast with him.
(Mika: ... I have to tell Kid what I just said to Father!)


Medical room
Nit: Here, your peas.
(Kid looks at peas with intense eyes, grabs them)
Nit: You look pretty healthy to me.
(Kid chews on peas)
Nit: ... Really, at least you could add fried rice with those peas. It would really taste a lot better.
Kid: (nom nom nom)
Nit: ... Anyway, what are we gonna do now since you're the winner?
Kid: ...
Nit: And, you're an outsider. They should at least have a ceremony of some kind...
(nurse comes in)
Nurse: Your medicine, Kid.
(Kid stares at medicine, frowns)
Nit: Aww, don't make that face, big guy. I know it's hard but still...
Nurse: I will leave it on the table.
Nit: Wait! I have to ask you something.
Nurse: (a talking yeti?) Uh... er, okay.
Nit: Sorry if I startled you. I am partially the speaker for Kid. Tell me, what happens to Kid now that he won the tournament?
Nurse: ... This I do not know.
Nit: ... hmm... Then what will Mika do after she marries Kid?
Nurse: According to tribe tradition, the wife is to follow the husband whenever he goes and follow her husband's orders, no matter what the cost. Failure to do so will lead to severe punishment.
Nit: Harsh... Even the village chief's daughter?
Nurse: Yes.
Nit: (hmm... but why did she choose Kid...? Is it because of the tradition? Why does Mika want to follow Kid...?)
Nit: I want to ask you one more thing. You mean the wife must follow the husband ANYWHERE he goes? Even out of the tribe?
Nurse: Yes.
Nit: No restrictions for the husband?
Nurse: hmm... As long as the village chief approves, that is. It also applies to your case, even though you are travellers.
Nit: This is the most stupid tradition I heard!
Nurse: ... Please do not say that while you are in the tribe, or your master may be suspected of trying to insult us.
Nit: ... Sorry.
Nurse: ... Excuse me.
(Nurse bows, then walks away)
Nit: ... WHAT THE HELL IS WITH HER ATTITUDE!? AND THE 'TRADITION'! BLAH BLAH BLAH, INSULTING THEM? I'M MERELY STATING THE FLIPPIN' FACTS!!!!!!
Kid: ...
Nit: Sorry. Had to let it out... Take your medicine.
(Kid makes o益o face)
(Nit holds cup to mouth)
Nit: C'mon... Do it if you're a man!
Kid: D:
Nit: I'll give you more peas if you drink the medicine.
Kid: ... (reluctantly holds cup to mouth and drinks)
Kid: ||||_____|||| (turns green)
Nit: ... And I thought peas tasted horrible. Glad I'm not you, eh?
Kid: *glares at Nit*
Nit: ... Hey, Kid...
Kid: ?
Nit: ... It's about time you tell me. Who are you?
Kid: ...
Nit: I don't even know what to classify you as. You go all quiet and always help me through the end, and then you go all violent and cold, at the first race, also the duel between that slave trader. What's with you?
Kid: ... (... My instinct tells me not to reveal anything... I do not know why, but I had obeyed till now.)
Nit: Hey, you spacin' out on me?
Kid: (but... maybe I can tell Nit... Somehow, I trust him...)
Nit: (waves hands to Kid's face) Hello ~. You there?
Kid: I don't know anything.
Nit: huh?
Kid: I don't know my name. I don't know who am I.
Nit: ... not even where you live, your family, parents?
Kid: ... Yes.
Nit: So the part about your name being 'Kid' was... a made up name?
Kid: Yes.
(silence)
Nit: Sigh, why didn't you tell me earlier?
Kid: ?
Nit: I'd have sympathised with you a little more.
Kid: ...
Nit: Stopped speaking again, eh? Strange kid you are...
Kid: ...
Nit: Hmm... maybe your name's a bit too childish. You think you should change it?
Kid: ...
Nit: Maybe not. I'm enjoying this name right now >w< Finally experienced the joy of callin' someone a KID! HAHAHAHAHA!
Kid: ...

MEANWHILE
(Mika's room)
(Mika holds on necklace)
Mika: (The town of Tyrosen, just as he said... I wonder if a town like that really existed?)
Mika: (... I love archery... so maybe I can go there... Maybe it's my dream?)
Mika: (... It's going to be dark soon... Alright, time to set the plan in action.)

(Mika sneaks in medical room window)
(candle is on, Kid lays there eyes closed)
(Mika looks over to Kid, notices Nit sleeping on his side)
(Kid suddenly opens his eyes)
Mika: eep!
Nit: ... what... ahh! who are yo- ... Wait, Mika?
Mika: shhhh...
Kid: ...
Nit: Why're you here?
Mika: Listen to me first. I told Father, about Kid's fake identity at the dinner table.
Nit: You what..?
Mika: I told him I met Kid in the summer, remember?
Nit: Yeah...
Mika: he thought that I knew him a lot since we met last time, so I had to cook up a lot of stories about Kid. Father is going to invite you at the dinner table once you've recovered, so I'm going to tell you what I told Father, so as not to make him suspect anything.
Nit: Okay.
Nurse's voice: What's going on?
Mika: [oh no!]
Nit: [you have to hide!]
Mika: [but where?]
Nit: [ugh, not much gaps here... Wait, go under Kid's blankets.]
Mika: [... what?]
Nit: [you're gonna be 'married' anyway, hurry up!]
Mika: *blush* [o-okay!]
Nit: [Kid, close your eyes!]
(Nurse barges in)
Nurse: Who's there!?
(Nit, pretending to sleep, rubs his eyes and gets up)
Nit: ... what, lady?
Nurse: I heard a noise... anything suspicious here?
Nit: You sure know how to wake and anger a handsome yeti here!
Nurse: ... I take it as a no. I am sorry, sir, for distrupting you.
Nit: ... It's okay, at least you didn't wake him up.
(Nurse walks away)
(Nit waits for a few minutes, then spoke)
Nit: [Okay, you may come out now.]
Mika: [... okay...]
(Mika crawls out)
Nit: [You feeling okay under the blankets?]
Mika: [... i-i-i guess s-so...]
Nit: [... really? You seemed like you have a bit of difficulty breathing.]
Mika: [erm, uh...]
Mika: (... it was so warm... I feel weird...)
Nit: [whatever. anyway, tell us what you told pops.]
Mika: [uh... okay... (pauses for a bit) I told him Kid was the prince of Kiddera, hence his name. I met him when he was travelling, and that he settled here after going on a mission to retrieve a talking yeti, a valuable asset of the kingdom.]
Nit: [Kiddera... never heard of it.]
Mika: [I made it up, to save Kid's name.]
Nit: [that's ridiculous, but since you told him, we have no choice to accept it.]
Mika: [I'm sorry...]
Nit: [don't be.]
Mika: [that's about all...]
Nit: [okay... anything more?]
Mika: How is Kid now?
Nit: ... Kid, Kid. (slaps Kid's cheek)
(Kid opens eyes)
Nit: [how you feelin'?]
Kid: ... (smiles)
Nit: I'll take it as you're alright.
Mika: *blush* (... he seems so nice...)
Mika: [uh... uh anyway. Father will most likely invite you for a dinner tomorrow. If you succeed in persuading him, then he will give you his consent to move whenever you want, and that I WILL follow you.]
Kid: ...
Nit: [then we'll be done with this village... Snow Islands, here we come <3]
Mika: [okay, I think... I'm done here.] (stares at Kid) [um... I need to go now...]
Nit: [okay, bye!]
Kid: ...
(Mika glances at Kid, reluctantly hops out of window]
Nit: [oh gosh, can't wait for tomorrow... maybe the day after that, whatever... night, Kid.]
Kid: ...
Kid: (what a strange feeling.)



(Xanos imperial canteen)

Pancake: ... No, stop calling me Honey Pancakes.
Adon: But that IS your name, right?
Pancake: I do not like that name.
Adon: haha, we're fellow generals, so why can't we joke about it for a bit?
Pancake: Because i hate it.
Adon: Can't you take a joke? Even the soldiers were talking about it!
Pancake: I will not hesitate to hack you to death if you do it again.
Adon: Heyheyhey... you gone all serious just cos of him? Silly littl-
Pancake: Where's my axe!?
Adon: Fine! Fine! (puts both hands up) Sigh... Gosh soldier boy... what's done is done. It's... inevitable, after all.
Pancake: ... where's Syrenaid?
Adon: that girl? Probably busy training with her wimpy twin swords again.
Pancake: ... (silence) you know, Adon...
Adon: Yeah?
Pancake: ... there isn't really anything to do besides protecting the king, eh?
Adon: we die protecting the king.
Pancake: ... We're selected when we're children, then trained to become generals. That's the most we can do.
Pancake: ... Night... that's how he lived his life.
Adon: Who knows. Maybe we're gunna die like that too.
Pancake: ... Why're we talkin' about something depressing like this when we're takin' a break?
Adon: Tch, you started it.
Pancake: ... gah, break's almost over... Will have to command those damn rookies again.
Adon: At least you get to fight the Secret Society this time, instead of the usual peachy-and-rosy practice.
Pancake: ... true, true. Gotta run now. See you later.
Adon: heh, fine then.
Pancake: oh yeah, Adon.
Adon: Yep?
Pancake: Finish your noodles. They're gettin' cold. :D (runs off)
Adon: ....... TELL ME EARLIER YOU IDIOT! (throws bowl at Pancake)


(next day)
(medical room)
(shaman checks Kid)
Shaman: You should be somewhat healed by now.
Nit: ... 'somewhat' healed?
Shaman: I am unsure about how strong the poison is, and I could not determine whether his inner vessels still contain poison. I can only make medicine to heal.
Nit: Okay, thank you. Can we leave now?
Shaman: That will be 20 stones.
Nit: WHAT!? THAT'S ABSURD! I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A SHAMAN WHO CHARGES MONEY!
Shaman: Well, this is the first...
Nit: You !@W#&^&%^$#%$............... Ugh, FINE. (pays 20 stones)
Nit: (all my hard-earned money from that dreaded inn gone......)
Shaman: There is a message the chief would like to pass to you, since you are travellers. He wants to speak with you during dinner today. I will inform him of your recovery.
(shaman walks away)
Nit: [that !@$#^$&%*&^(&... what a cheater he is!]
Nit: Oi, Kid, get yerr butt movin'. Get up!
(Kid sits up)
Nit: How're you now? We're goin' out for a bit!
Kid: ... (stands up and points out, faces Nit)
Nit: (hops on to Kid's back) Alright then, to the town!
(Kid walks to town)
Nit: Today's probably gunna be the last time we're coming here... before Mika marries you.
Kid: ...
Nit: Woah, people are staring at us like there's no yesterday.
Kid: ...
Nit: Hey, they stopped shouting... Ooh ooh ooh they're heading towards us! Lookin' for a fight are they?
Passerby 1: Hey, are you the one who's the winner for the tournament?
Nit: yeah.
Passerby 2: Figures! You are dressed differently. Is this your yeti speaking?
Nit: Obviously. Um, basically I'm his voice.
Passerby 3: Congratulations! You got yourself Mika! And you're a traveller!
Nit: ... Kid says thanks...
Kid: .........
Passerby 4: We've never met you before... and yet she chose you as one of the candidates!?
Passerby 5: They say they met in the summer.
Passerby 6: Yeah, but no one ever saw them...
*murmuring*
Nit: We got lost and managed to stumble upon Mika, when she was hunting. (I hope she DOES hunt...)
Passerby 5: But she never hunts nowadays!
Passerby 6: Yeah, but she did hunt in the summer, till her father forbid her to.
Nit: Reall-I mean, oh, yeah.
Passerby 7: You're damn lucky, Kid. (punches Kid on shoulder) got yourself the most beautiful girl in the village.
Nit: ... Yeah, she's dreammyy...
Kid: ...
Passerby 7: Everyone wanted her, even the married ones. She was more beautiful than her mother.
Passerby 8: So you planning on leaving me for her, eh?
Passerby 7: No, that's not what I mean!
(more murmurs)
Kid: (noisy...)
Nit: [slip out of the crowd, Kid. Do it now.]
(Kid slips out as crowd gets messed up)
Nit: Phew! That was a hellova commotion! They acted like the paparazzi from Ranland. And don't get me started on that city. It was horrible.
Kid: ...
Nit: I really, REALLY think you should change out of this outfit... Even if there are a few travellers dressed differently, walking here and there, but you're the only traveller to dress so dark... plus they recognise you as the winner and stuff.
Nit: ... Gah, well, whatever... I talk too much... Maybe I should get you to talk more.
Kid: ... outfit... where?
Nit: ... hmm... I think I know just the right outfit... if we go to the correct shop, that is.... (devilish smile)


Dinner time !!!!!!!!

(Sezara dining table: only Chief, Miya and 2 servants present)
Chief: ... The guest is late. I am getting impatient.
Servant: Chief, may I ask to search for him?
Chief: Do not worry. I am sure he will not be lost, for he could always ask for directions.
Servant: Uhm, chief... The tents are closed at night...
Chief: ...
Nit's voice: HEREEEEE WE AREEE ~!
(Kid walks in)
Chief: .... What the blazes...?
Kid: .............................................
Nit: Never saw this comin', eh?
(Kid wears tribe hat and winter jacket only for women, and wears traditional pants)
Chief: What a horrible disgrace...
Servant: Chief... They're travellers, so they might not know...
Chief: This is A DISGRACE! (whole ground shook) NO ONE, I REPEAT, NO ONE, WHO IS TO MARRY MY DAUGHTER, MAY DISGRACE HIMSELF, NO MATTER IF HE IS A TRAVELLER OR NOT!!!
(Miya covers ears)
Kid: ...
Nit: ... erm... what did we do... wrong?
Chief: YOU STILL ASK!? YOU STILL ASK THAT SENSELESS QUESTION!? WAS IT NOT OBVIOUS!? THAT MASTER OF YOURS WAS WEARING OUR TRADITIONAL CLOTHING, AND TO ADD FUEL TO THE FIRE, IT WAS FOR A LOWLY WOMAN'S!
Kid: ...
Nit: er... a woman's...? O_O um I'm sorry...
Chief: DO YOU HONESTLY THINK ONE SINGLE APOLOGY CAN RETAIN MY DIGNITY? THIS IS DOWNRIGHT RIDIC-
Kid: SHUT UP!!!
*silence*
Nit: ... k-kid...?
Kid: YOU'RE THE NOISIEST BEING I HAVE EVER MET! DO YOU WANT ME TO FEED YOUR BLOOD TO MY SWORD?
Servant: H-how dare you speak to our chief like that!
Kid: (stares at servant, hands shook as he slowly held swordy dagger up) This is the second warning.

-epic silence-
Kid: ...
Chief: ... ... (taken aback)
Servant: ...
Nit: ... ... um... woof...?

(later, all seated at table)
Nit: ...
Chief: ...
Servant: ... Here is your meal, sirs.
Chief: ... I am sorry, Kid... I have yelled too much, to a prince such as you. I beg for your forgiveness.
Nit: ... uh, Kid says it's alright.
Kid: ...
Chief: .... Then do not mind me asking, but I have heard Mika talk about you. What kind of country is... Kiddera?
Nit: ... Kid has told me much about Kiddera. Kiddera is a place, in which is famous for the... um... swordsmanship...
Chief: Nowander a powerful swordsman such as you would easily win this tournament. Looks like I have to enforce a stricter training on my men.
Kid: ... strict...
Chief: Did you say something?
Nit: um, he's saying that his training was strict too.
Chief: Yes, everything can be achieved through hard work... And your father fights too?
Kid: *thinks* ... Yes.
Chief: That is wonderful... I would want to meet him one day.
-silence-
Chief: Oh, the food seems to be getting cold. Let me introduce you to my daughter, Mika. But before that, she will dance in behalf of you winning the tournament.
Nit: [... DANCING BABE!? I GOTTA SEE!!! O_p]
Nit: A-a-alright, chief. Kid says okay.
Chief: 'scuse me.
(Servant comes foward)
(Chief whispers, then servant nods and goes)
Chief: Meanwhile, you may enjoy your meal while waiting for her.
(Kid and Nit stares at food)
Nit: ... [rattlesnakes...?]
Kid: [._.]
Chief: These are the highest quality of snake meat that we offer. EVery snake has been carefully washed, and cleaned.
Nit: Um, okay... Thank you very much. (turns head: makes a ||||||||_____|||||||) [are you kidding me...?]
(Mika appears out of her room, slowly walking)
(Chief and Nit watches with intent eyes, while Kid searches for peas)
(Mika stands in front of them, and starts to dance)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ2ueXOk6eM

(Nit watches and nosebleeds)
(Kid looks at Mika)

(later on, end of performance)
Chief: I do hope you enjoy it.
(Nit quickly wipes blood off nose)
Nit: Yes, I-we absolutely do.
Chief: Mika, come foward and join the dinner with us. Sit next to Kid, please.
Mika: Yes, father.
(Mika walks gracefully to seat and sits down)
Chief: Now, let us eat. Do you mind if you start, Kid?
(Kid looks at Chief, slowly shakes head, frantically searches for peas)
Chief: What is it that you are looking for, Kid?
Kid: ...
(Nit nudges Kid)
Nit: [just say it, in a polite manner.]
Kid: I... want peas...
Nit: (NOOO!!! NOT LIKE THAT!!!)
Chief: hmm, very well. (turns to servant and whispers in ear) your dish will be served soon enough.
Kid: ... thank you.
Nit: (eh...? o_o)
Chief: is it okay if we eat first?
Kid: (nods head)
Chief: Then let us enjoy the food. (clasps hands together and starts to eat)
(Mika and Miya stares)
Nit: Why are the girls not eating?
Chief: Oh, she will only eat if Kid starts.
(Mika's stomach rumbles)
(Nit pauses, then whispers in Kid's ear) [Pretend to whisper back to me and make a sad face.]
(Kid does what Nit asked him to do)
Nit: Kid says that Mika is hungry.
Chief: It is our tradition that women should only eat when all the guests, especially her husband, has started to do so.
Nit: But-... um, ergh. Okay.
Chief: You seem to have a problem, yeti.
Nit: (freezes) What.. whatever do you mean, chief?
Chief: It seems that you care more about Mika than Kid cares about her...
(peas dish is served, Kid hungrily snatches it and eats as everyone looks at him)
Chief: Tell me, what kind of relationship do you really have for Mika?
(Nit pauses)
Chief: Was it all a lie?
Nit: ... (crud, gotta think of a plan!)
Chief: Tell me Mika, is this the truth?
Mika: F...father...
Chief: We never saw Kid before. And yet you tell us that you loved him. I supported you, but you lied to me-
Nit: She never lied to you.
(everyone turns)
Nit: But there is one thing, that I had kept from you. I, am the prince of Kiddera.
(everyone gasps, Mika was surprised, except for Kid who continues eating peas)
Nit: After I collected the valuable yeti, I had travelled to countless lands to get to my own country, which was at the south. Unfortunately, I had come across an island full of witches, in which one of them exchanged my souls with my yeti. I do not want to live with shame, and therefore I swear to fufil my role as a yeti, untill the spell is broken.
Chief: ... Such silly stories. There is no such thing as witches.
Nit: Then why did you believe that a yeti could talk?
Chief: ... because your yeti, just yelled at me on the face, before the dinner.
Nit: (crapcrapcrapcrap what do I have to say!?!? Oh!!!) ....... He said that he wanted to kill should you not keep quiet, did he not?
Chief: That is true.
Nit: He... he was raised by the Secret Society.
(everyone gasps)
Chief: Lies!!! All lies!!!
Nit: It is true. The Society had taught him the human language, and made him go through intensive training... That was why he could fight so well.
Chief: ... no... the Society teaching a YETI?? NOW that's new...
Nit: I... I am sorry, Mika, for decieving you all this while...
Mika: (hmm... I should really play along...) (buries face in hands) Why... why did you make me fall for a mere yeti?
Nit: Mika, I... I saw you for the first time, and I fell in love... But you will not love me in my pathetic form... So... (sniff) I have asked my yeti to pose as me, so that I could feel true love once more...
Mika: ... I... I...
Chief: This... this is unbelievable. This is the first time I have heard of such a ridiculous past!
Nit: (bows down) I am very sorry, sir. But everything I said was true.
Chief: ... Sit down. I forgive you... as long as you love Mika at the bottom of your heart, it is alright... Plus, the tournament is already over, and Kid-the yeti has already won...
Nit: Then I have one request to make of you.
Chief: What is it, prince of Kiddera?
Nit: I... I want to bring Mika back to my kingdom. I want her to live with me.
(everyone looks up)
Miya: (... no...!!!)
Chief: But I thought you were going to be living in...!
Nit: I belong to a royal family, and there are many state matters at home I have to attend to.
Chief: ... a-alright... As long as one of my tribesman gets to be honored by other countries...
Nit: Thank you so much.
Chief: ... N-now... let us enjoy.
(everyone eats in silence)
Nit: (AHAHAHA!!! I was soo cool over there. Now to get out of here soon!!!)
Mika: (... thank you, so much Nit...) *tears fell down*
Miya: (... sister... was it all a plan? To a path called 'freedom'?)

(later)
Chief: You may stay in one of our rooms for the time being.
(Nit sits on Kid's back)
Nit: Thank you.
(Kid walks to room)
Nit: [Kid, head the conversation did you? Don't speak too much okay?]
Kid: ...
Nit: [as if you haven't already done so... Put me down on the bed. I'd have to sleep on it, since I'm a prince to the chief.]
Kid: I... don't understand.
Nit: What?
Kid: ... all right.
Nit: Huh?
Kid: Nothing.
Nit: ??????????
Kid: How am I going to sleep?
Nit: [shhh!! Lower your voice a bit. You grab a... a cloth or something, just lie down on the floor.]
Kid: Really?
Nit: [yeah, yeah! Now shoo! Tomorrow's the big day.]
(Kid stares at bed)
Nit: ... what, the bed looks soft? Too bad. I occupied EVERY SPACE of the bed(stretches out arms). Heheh!
Kid: ... ): (pulls blanket, causing Nit to lose his balance and fall)
Nit: Hey!!! You stupid-!!! I'm the prince, don't treat me like trash!
(Kid silently lays out blanket and sleeps on floor)
Nit: Hey, stop ignoring me! You think you're the prince here!?
(Kid glares at Nit)
Nit: ... I mean, I'm tired... goodnight.
(Nit closes eyes, Kid half opens eyes)
Kid: (the peas taste funny... I don't feel good...)

(meanwhile in Mika's room)

Mika: (Hmm... Should I pack Lily inside my bag...?) (holds a handmade doll)
(Mika wonders, then stuffs doll in bag)
(Miya pretends to sleep as she watches her sister pack)
Mika: (sigh, better not bring all my clothes. I'm going to get new ones anyway... And I heard that they're more colorful than our own tribe's...)
Miya: Sister...
Mika: (surprised) Yes Miya?
Miya: Why... why do you hate us so much? Why does my own sister hate me?
(Mika pauses, then goes over to Miya, smiling) Miya, didn't I say I don't hate you? I love you so much...
Miya: But you... you're going away...
Mika: .. I know. I will miss you...
Miya: ... No, you don't. You are lying. That's what you did to father. You don't miss us! (cries)
Mika: ... you miss me, right? (dries Mika's tears) Don't cry... I will be back sooner than you think...
Miya: Don't lie! You will never be back!
Mika: I will be back, trust me... but maybe, just maybe, you could also take my path and meet me sooner or later?
Miya: That... But that will make father cry!
Mika: Then, you can wait for me here, until I return one day... I'll bring you some souvenirs, I promise.
Miya: ... really?
Mika: Yes! lots and lots of them! I will be travelling all over the world, and get to experience so many things! Then I'll bring you lots of things! But you must promise me never to cry, okay?
Miya: (dries tears) ... okay, sister...
Mika: I love you Miya...
Miya: I love you too. (slowly closes eyes)
Mika: ... (sad face)


(Next day)
(everyone assembles at entrance)
Chief: Take good care of Mika...
Nit: I promise.
Chief: ... Thank you.
Mika: I will miss you, father, and Cao.
Chief: I will miss you too.
Mika: Thank you father, for giving me a chance.
Chief: Thank your husband over there for being a traveller. Now shoo! Off you go!
Mika: ... I hope to see you again, father.
Chief: ... Bye, Prince of Kiddera.
Nit: ... Bye...
(Nit, Kid and Mika leaves)
(Miya runs towards Mika)
Miya: Wait sister!
(Mika turns around)
Nit: (what a cute little sister she has <3)
Miya: This... this is for you... I hope you will return soon sister!
Mika: ... Yes, Miya... Thank you.
Nit: I'd love to stay, but you needa go right? C'mon!
Mika: ... Okay.
(Mika obediently follows)

(Kid, Mika and Nit walks from a distance before stopping by a tree)
Nit: ... PHEW!!!! Finally, we're out!
Mika: ... I cannot believe it... I am here, out of my own tribe... AT LAST!!!
Kid: .......
Mika: Thank you, so much Nit! I can't express how grateful I am! (kisses Nit)
Nit: ... (love sick, faints)
Kid: ...
Mika: (faces Kid) (blushes) U-um...
Kid: ... What is our next destination?
Nit: Hmm, lets see... (takes out map) (points towards forest) that direction. We're settling in Opare Rad. Strange name for a city...
Kid: Okay. Let us proceed.
(Nit stares at Kid, then quickly nods)
Mika: (still blushing) Um... Is that town close to Tyrosen?
(Nit stares and looks at map)
Nit: ... nope. Tyrosen's pretty far away... why?
Mika: Um, I'd like to go to Tyrosen...
Nit: Didn't know a girl like you would know of this kinda place... But let's settle in Opare first, shall we?
(Kid nods slowly)
Nit: Alrighty then! Giddy up, we're goin' to Opare Rad!
Mika: ...
(the trio set out into the forest)
Mika: Um... I'm sorry for being rude, but... um...
Nit: Don't worry, we're not your people here, so... Yes?
Mika: Isn't Kid... a childish name? Won't people laugh about it?
Kid: ...
Nit: But its not very often that there's a guy named Kid!
Mika: I... I think Kid should change his name... (sad face) It seems very childish and, pardon me, weird...
Kid: ...
Nit: (saws Mika's sad face, gets hypnotised)(lightly punches Kid's head)(exaggerates tone)Hey Kid, she's right. You'd better change your name. It's very, very childish!
Kid: .........
Nit: You don't know what name to choose from? I shall choose then! ... ... ... No ideas.
Mika: Um... is it okay if I... choose?
Nit: (looks at Mika, lovestruck) Of course you can, princess!
Mika: ... In my tribe, they call good fighters Traeya Momaro.
Nit: errghh, no. That's a horrible name.
Mika: .... Oh, okay. (sad face)
Nit: I mean... I mean... uh... (panicky) Of course! That's a lovely name!!!
Kid: ..................
Nit: But well... um... I'd prefer to call him Kid though... If that's what you like...
Mika: Okay, go ahead...
Kid: ...
Nit: Heard that Kid? From now on you're called Traeya Momaro... Don't forget that!
Kid: ...
Mika: Is... he okay with it?
Nit: (punches Kid's head hard) Of course he is!
(Kid's vision blurs, puts his hand on head)
Nit: Hey, ya okay?
Kid: ... (nods slowly)
Nit: M'kay, I think we're reaching soon. You can rest over there once we've reached, alright? (MARKED)
Kid: ...
Mika: Hmm, (smells air) It looks like it's going to rain soon.
Nit: Huh? (looks at sky) but it's still bright and sunny.
Mika: We better build a shelter somewhere. There're trees everywhere... (sniffs again)
Nit: But-
Mika: Please, Nit?
Nit: (lovestruck) O-o-okay, Mika.
(Mika sniffs around)
Mika: Hmm... there!
Kid: ...
(Mika runs to big tree)
Mika: This tree... (sniffs) It's perfect!
Nit: (... is she a dog or something?)
(thunder roared, clouds close in)
Nit: O_o it really is gonna rain! How did you-
Mika: Nit and... uh... (blush)Traeya... c-collect as many branches as you can. I'll find some leaves. We're gonna build a shelter here.
Nit: Uh, if you insist... okay then. (runs off to collect)
(Kid also runs off to collect :3)
(Mika collects dead leaves)
(Moments later, Kid comes back and sets wood on ground, followed by Nit and Mika)
Mika: Now lean the branches near the tree.
(Kid and Nit set)
(Mika covers with leaves)
(starts to rain)
Mika: quickly, hide!
(Nit hides in, Mika goes next, Kid goes last)
Nit: Wow, Mika, I didn't know you get so serious in this kinda stuff.
Mika: I was taught basic survival skills when I was young.
Nit: Ain't you stayin' in your own tribe or something, since you're the chief's daughter?
Mika: Our tribe was a moving camp. We move to all sorts of places, and in this case, we have already moved in near the dock for 4 years. My father said that trends are rising, and our people would earn more 'income' if they were to move at the dock.
Nit: No joke... That's where the ships land. Travellers all pass through here.
Mika: Are you hungry?
Nit: Nope.
Mika: Uh... what about you, T-traeya?
Kid: ... ... (head spinning)
Mika: Traeya?
Kid: ...... (suddenly grab's Mika's shoulders, has breathing difficulty)
Mika: O_O
Nit: o_OOO!!!!!
Mika: T-Traeya...?
Kid: ... (lose consciousness)
Nit: Kid? Hey Kid!
Mika: (blushes) Traeya?
Nit: ... ... he's still breathing, but it's very faint. We need to take him to Opare Rad as soon as the storm lets up, and FAST!
Mika: Wait, Nit. Let me try...
(Mika takes out small pot)
Mika: ... (pours antidote in Kid's mouth)
Kid: (slowly wakes)
Nit: how you feeling Kid?
Kid: ........ (sees Nit and Mika, suddenly has an urge to kill)
Mika: Traeya...?
(Kid slowly draws out sword)
(Mika feels Kid's head)
Mika: your forehead feels so hot...
Kid: !!! (shocked, realised what he was doing, tries to resist)
Mika: Traeya, is it okay if you lay down for a second...? (blush) I'm going to find a... cold packet here.
Kid: ... (turns body away from Mika)
(Mika searches for cold packet)
(deep voice in Kid's head)
Voice: Kill... you must Kill... you must kill...
(Kid's head almost splits, Kid covers his ears and sweats, breathes worse)
Mika: Traeya, traeya are you okay?
Nit: (walks to Kid's direction looks Kid directly in the face)
Kid: (urge to kill has risen, struggles to close his eyes)
Nit: ... He looks like he's in pain. Kid you okay? Don't be rude to Mika.
(Kid suddenly strangles Nit)
Mika: TRAEYA!!!
Kid: KILL!
Nit: P-p-put me down this instant!
Kid: !!!
Mika: What-what are you doing!?
Nit: S-so.... you've finally shown your true self... huh?
Kid: (What is happening...to me....!!!)
Nit: Have you... always.... wanted.... to kill... me?
Kid: ...!!!
Mika: ... (tries to break free from Kid's grip)STOP IT!!!!
Kid: (stares at Mika, loosens grip, Mika manages to break Nit free)
(Nit glares at Kid)
Nit: ... who the hell are you?
Kid: (stares at Nit) ... ... (face turns regretful)
(Kid climbs out of tent and stumbles, and disappears in the rain)
Mika: TRAEYA!
Nit: ... That asshole!!! Trying to strangle the hell out of me...
(Mika runs off)
Nit: ... So... Do I have the whole tent for myself...?


Mika: TRAEYA!!!! Traeya!!!!!
(Kid sits behind tree)
Mika: TRAEYA!!
Kid: (bites his tongue)
Mika: Please, I don't blame you... Even what you did to Nit, I won't blame you...
Kid: ...
(Mika sniffs)
Mika: (he's close...)
Mika: It's not your fault... there has to be a reason for it, right?
Mika: ... Kid, please...
(Mika sniffs, and saw Kid)
(thunder roars)
Mika: Traeya...(squats down)
Kid: ... G-get away...
Mika: Is there anything wrong...?
Kid: ...... Get away....
Mika: can you tell me why you did that...? I won't blame you...
Kid: .... ... GET AWAY!!!
Mika: I really won't, Traeya... please tell me, don't bottle it up.
Kid: !!!! (glares at Mika)
Mika: ... (hand closes tighter) (stares back)
(Kid slowly draws sword without knowing)
(Kid points at Mika, hand shakes)
Mika: ... ...
Kid: (voice trembles)I will kill you.
Mika: ... no you won't. I know.
Kid: ... I WILL.
Mika: ... ... you should've killed me now, if you wanted to.
Kid: ... No, get away.
Mika: (voice slow) I, know. You, will not.
Kid: ... ... (Kid stands up) (Run... I can't control myself...)
Mika: (face turns serious) ... You saved me. You are my savior.
Kid: ... ...!!! (Kid finally drops sword)
Mika: (smiles) See? You won't.
Kid: .... (buries head in hands)
Mika: (blushes) T-traeya.... Let's go back. We're drenched in rain.
Kid: (slowly nods)

(rain slowly lets up)
Nit: .... what's taking her so long? Wait... don't tell me...
Nit: MIKA!!!!!
(Nit saw Mika and Kid)
Nit: (frowns) ...
Mika: Don't worry, Nit! I got it covered.
Nit: Why would you side with a... monster?
Mika: Nit. (turns serious) Apologize.
(Nit realises Mika was angry and stops)
Kid: (face turns weary, looks at Nit)
Nit: ...
Mika: It is rude to call him a monster.
Nit: But he-... fine. (folds arms and looks away) I'm sorry.
Mika: ... I guess we need time.
Kid: ...
Mika: The rain's letting up, let's go now.
(Nit crawls up, rides on Mika's back this time)
(Mika takes out towel from back andv passes to Kid)
Mika: Here, Traeya.
Kid: ... (shakes head)
Mika: You are drenched, Traeya. Please take it.
Kid: ... (shakes head)
(Mika insists on handing towel, Kid pushes it away)
Nit: No use, girl... Kid's not gonna accept it. Use it yourself.
Mika: ... (uses towel and dries hair)
Nit: just a few more kilometres away...

(Sign on entrance shows 'OPARE RAD')
Nit: We're here! Now we've to settle on an inn!
Mika: The people here are dressed so elegantly... It really is different from my tribe! Nit, do you know where it is?
Nit: Okay, we're gonna turn left on this one. See that big house over there? That's it.
Mika: I see the word!
(three went in)
Nit: We're staying for a night.
Innkeeper(old man): (a talking yeti...? here?)How many?
Nit: ... three. (glances at Kid)
Innkeeper: (stares at Kid, eyes turn wide)
Innkeeper: ... (searches for key) H-here you go...
Nit: Thanks! How many stones?
Innkeeper: 10.
(Nit pays innkeeper)
Innkeeper: ... is that young man with you?
Nit: ...
Mika: Yes.
Innkeeper(frown): ... Room 401. 2nd floor.
(trio takes the stairs)
Mika: ... Hey Nit, what's with the inn manager?
Nit: ... (he was looking definitely at Kid.)
(trio went to room)
Nit: ... We're gonna set off after staying here. (takes out map) ... We'll go to Tyrosen first. It's getting late, we need to turn in.
Mika: ... Nit, are you... mad?
Nit: (sad face) O-of course not, Mika. (smile) C'mon, it's getting late. We're gonna have to turn in soon. Mika, you shower first.
(Mika blushes, goes in bathroom)
Nit: Don't worry, I won't look! (faces Kid) ...
Kid: ...
Nit: What're you waiting for? Why don't you kill me?
Kid: ... No...
Nit: What? Suddenly changed your mind?
Kid: ... I cannot control myself.
Nit: spit it out, kid. Who the hell, are you?
Kid: ... I don't know. I don't know...
Nit: You tried to kill the participants of that tribe. Then you tried to strangle me. You took care of those pirates in one shot, and those shadows from the SECRET SOCIETY. Who, are you?
Kid: ... ... (despo face)
Nit: Let me guess. You're the assassin sent to kill me, a drunk man that murders when sober, or an aquaintance of the secret society?
Kid: I don't know.
Nit: ... ... (he may be just pretending... I'd better earn his trust now and keep my guard up.) I forgive you.
(Kid's eyes brightened)
Nit: Yes, I do... You bathe after Mika.
Kid: ...
(Mika overhears conversation as water fills in tub, heaves a sigh of relief)


(later on, it was night, Mika and Kid wore common clothing of Opare Rad provided by inn)
Nit: There're only two beds... (looks at Mika, smiles slyly)You know, someone recently tried to kill me... I won't feel so safe with him...
Mika: Uhm, you can have the whole bed for yourself...
(Nit O______________O)
Nit: WHAT!?
Mika: We are husband and wife, anyway... Whether tradition or not... (blushes)
Nit: But-but-but... (tries to think of an excuse)Mika, I'm scared... I'm scared of the dark...
Mika: but... but...
Nit: I just want to sleep peacefully...
Mika: uhm... (looks at Kid, then quickly looks away)
Kid: ....... (empty expression)
Mika: Uhm, okay then, I'll sleep with you. I'm so sorry Traeya... (Mika bows to Kid)
Traeya: (what's she saying sorry for?)
Nit: Alright, time to turn in! Can't believe it rained the whole day... (hops to bed)
(Mika looks at Kid, then sleeps beside Nit)
(Kid stares at Mika, then turns out the lights and sleeps)

voice: ... This is it, room 401...
(shows man with sheath on side)
(door creaks open, man takes out candle and lights it, walks towards Kid)
voice: (... he wasn't wearing that attire anymore... I need to search for it... Fast...) (trembling)
(voice quietly opens closet and took out attire, shines on attire)
voice: (... it is hooded... a green top, and navy blue pair of trousers... no doubt about it... But-but where's the mask?)
voice: (he must have hidden his mask somewhere! I need to search for it...)
(shadow turns around, to his surprise, Kid was standing, glaring at him)
Voice: W-w-wha... you... W-where's your mask!? H-hand it over, I've got a knife!
(man reaches for knife, but realises blade is pointed at his nose)
(Nit wakes up)
Nit: What... ugh... (saw scene)... Kid...? And... eh? The manager!? Why's he here!?
(innkeeper slowly moves eyes at Nit)
Nit: What did you do again, Kid? Lay the s-swordy dagger down at once!
(Kid empty stares at Nit, then slowly lowers swordy dagger)
Man: T-t-that's not the end of me!
(Man tries to escape, but Kid pulls collar of innkeeper)
Nit: What happened, Kid?
Kid: ... He snuck in.
Nit: ... ...(folds arms) Hey, innkeeper, what're you here for? Why're you sneaking in people's privacy?
innkeeper: Y-y-you really want me to tell you!?
Nit: Shh, don't wake the sleeping beauty up. She's sleepin' soundly over there. And yes, I want to know.
Innkeeper: Y-y-you must be in league with that... those scum!
Nit: hey ol' man... Where're the details? And whatever makes you think so?
Innkeeper: Those DAMN SCUM! They'll do anything for power--! They killed my wife... destroyed my family...
Nit: And what makes you-
innkeeper: This kid... His attire... No doubt about it... Those hoods!
Nit: ... ... What scum are you talking about?
innkeeper: ... they go in groups, and they are very powerful... I won't deny it... but they're ruthless... burned down my village, killed all the villagers... Never even spared my children! I managed to escape... and seek refuge here... but... everyone else...
Nit: ...
(Kid looks at innkeeper, releases him)
innkeeper: That was... so many years ago... So many... but to think that YOUR attire... matches that of those bootlicking dogs... You in league with them... (stabs at Kid) I'm going to avenge my wife!
(Kid glares, hand grabs knife)
innkeeper: (eyes grow wide)
Nit: o_o ...
Kid: (empty stare)
(Innkeeper presses hard, but Kid pushes him down)
innkeeper: ... (curls up and hands pressed against ears) What are you waiting for!? Kill me!
(Kid empty stares)
Nit: ... Kid... he lost his memories. He was wearing this attire when he first woke up.
(innkeeper loosens)
innkeeper: ... what...?
Nit: He... doesn't know who he is. He doesn't even know his name.
Kid: ...
Nit: Therefore, old man, don't jump to conclusions. You'll just drown in your own memories. Ever heard of 'moving on'?
Kid: ...
innkeeper: ... ... (gets up) I... I...
Nit: Aren't you the inn manager now? And you must've went through hardships to take this kind of post. That's called moving on, in a way. Why let it all go down the drain now?
innkeeper: ... ...
Nit: ... Stand up. Don't be a coward. He's not gonna hurt you.
(innkeeper slowly stands up)
innkeeper: I... I don't associate with a talkative little yeti like you!
Nit: ... I just want to find out about what happened, years ago. What was the name of the... scum you are talking about?
Innkeeper: ... ... 30 years ago... They just barged in. Just... smashed through the gate... the 30 of them... And... killed everyone...
Nit: That was... 30 years ago.
Innkeeper: I've been searching for so long... a few decades... but I never found them... And finally I decided to settle down, far far away, from where my village once was...
Nit: ... ... (epic silence) We are not that scum you are talking about.
Innkeeper: .... I.. am sorry. (looks at Kid) ... ... Do you have a mask?
Kid: ???? ... (shakes head)
Innkeeper: ... I... apologize. I shall take my leave.
(innkeeper bows, then takes his leave)
Nit: ...
Mika: the innkeeper... he has such a hard life. Travelling by himself...
Nit: ... ... WAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE AWAKE!?
Mika: I was awake when you woke up.
Nit: So I'm cool, eh!? I know. (does the Stamford Raffles pose)
Mika: (turns to Kid) Traeya... Your hand's... bleeding...
Nit: It's so dark, how can you see it?
Mika: I was taught to... (gets down bed and searches for first aid kit, then turns on light, holds up Kid's hand and bandages it)
Mika: How do you feel now, Traeya? (smiles)
Kid: ...
Nit: He's better now. ... Damn the innkeeper, interrupting my sleep... (mutters under his breath) When I was all cuddled up in Mika and dreaming about beach babes too...
Mika: Did you say something, Nit?
Nit: N-n-no! Nothing! Uhm, it's late! We need to turn in for tomorrow's journey!
Mika: ... That is true.
(Nit hops on bed, Mika offs light and sleeps, Kid also lies down and sleeps)
Nit: ... as I thought... He has to be involved in... that...


(Kid wakes up in a very dark village, houses already burnt down)
Kid: ... where am I? Why...
ghostly voice: You killed us... you killed all of us...
ghostly voice: You horrible hoods...
ghostly voice: you will pay...
(in view were ghosts)
(Kid looks in horror)
(ghosts corner him)
(Kid backs up, ghosts surround him and swallow him in a wave of darkness...)
Kid: GAH!!!
(Kid wakes up sweating, breathing hard)
(Kid looks at Mika's bed, Nit was sleeping, Mika disappears)
(Kid scratches hair, recalls memory of innkeeper's words: "to think that YOUR attire... matches that of those bootlicking dogs...")
(Kid stones, then opens closet and takes out attire)
(Kid shuffles around, found a faint symbol printed at the back of the hood and the back of the trousers)
(Kid squinted his eyes, found that it looked like letters...)
(Kid finally gave up trying to decipher, changes and goes downstairs)
(Kid spots innkeeper, innkeeper meets his gaze, quickly look away)
Innkeeper: G-good morning. Your roommate went to Scarlett Light, a restaurant next to this inn.
Kid: ... (nods, then goes out)
Innkeeper: ...

(in Scarlett Light)
Mika: (wolfs down her food)
(Kid pushes door, bell rings)
Waitress: Hello sir. Table for one?
(Kid looks around for Mika, spots her and stares at her)
Waitress: ... ... sir, are you with her?
Kid: *nods*
Waitress: Alright, please proceed over there. Thank you very much.
(Kid walks and sits opposite of Mika)
(Mika wolfs down food so fast she didn't even realise Kid was staring)
Mika: mmph! .... Oh-um... hello Traeya. I... I'm so sorry!
Kid: ?
Mika: I know I'm not supposed to leave you... Excuse me.
Kid: ...
Mika: uhm, I'm sorry you had to see me in this shameful state...
Kid: ... (smile)
Mika: Um... Would you like to eat anything...?
Kid: ...?
Mika: Waiter! I need the menu please!
(menu was passed to Mika)
Mika: Here you go... (pass to Kid)
Kid: (looks at menu pictures, saw peas)(Kid points at peas)
Mika: ... okay then. (to waiter) I'd like to have a... uh... Pea-cock Abalone...
Waitress: Right away ma'am.
(waitress goes off)
Mika: ... Uh, so, how'd you sleep?
Kid: ... (shakes head) Nightmare.
Mika: Oh... what kind of nightmare?
Kid: ... ...
Mika: ... uhm, okay... Traeya, please do not mind me asking you, but why are you always so quiet...? Why do you not speak, unless really necessary?
Kid: ... ...
Mika: It is okay. Your words can be trusted...
Kid: ... ... I... (stutters)
Mika: Go on...
Kid: I... know that I never speak, even before i lost my memories. I feel uncomfortable.
Mika: But your voice... It's a gem...
Kid: ...?
Mika: It is beautiful... (blushes)
-in Mika's vision-
Kid: ... You are beautiful too...
Mika: o_o...
-end of Mika's vision-
Mika: (blushes even more)
Kid: ???
Mika: Uhm, nothing...
(silence)
Mika: Traeya... Do you mind if you tell me... how you met Nit?
Kid: ...
Mika: I just... feel like hearing your voice... right now... (doesn't dare look in the eye)
Kid: ... ... (voice is stiff and stutters on difficult words)I woke up... on a deserted area... (Mika rests head on hand, unknowingly smiles)I heard a voice, and threw the rock down the cliff... And Nit appeared.
Mika: ... And then?
Kid: Nit says he wants to go home and I carried him. I met Red, Biddit and Neg-
(waitress puts food on table)
(Kid hungrily stares at Peas, then grabs fork and eats)
Mika: ... ... (smiles even more) I'm so glad to have you as a husband...
(Kid looks up)
Kid: ?
Mika: ... yeah...? (: (suddenly realised what she said) I mean, uh,... I'm glad I ate... this bowl of pork soup! I was so hungry! hahaha...!(scratches hair)
Kid: ... (continues wolfing down peas)
(Mika blushes)

(meanwhile)
(Nit stares at door, door handle too high to reach)
Nit: ............. It's not funny.... I shouldn't have overslept... ):


(Xanos training ground, mats laid all over training ground, weapons hung)
(Pancake walks to big mat, Syrenaid was training by herself)
Syrenaid: ... YAH!
(Pancake sighs, takes random axe and block Syrenaid's twin swords)
Syrenaid: ...
(Pancake and Syrenaid fights, pancake block Syrenaid's attack while Syrenaid tries to attack Pancake)
(Pancake's turn to strike, Syrenaid blocks attack and leaps, sword manages to touch Pancake's armour before Pancake dodges)
Pancake: Owweee!!!
Syrenaid: ... Hahahaha!
Pancake: um, forget what I just did.
Syrenaid: ... Don't you have to train your soldiers?
Pancake: Muahaha, I'm taking a break.
Syrenaid: Isn't your break over?
Pancake: ...!!! Uh, I skipped training...
Syrenaid: lll_lll what......
Pancake: I-i mean, I'm tired!
Syrenaid: I'm going to blasticate you 50 times when I get my twin swords back.
Pancake: Ooh, ooh, I'm so scared!
Syrenaid: And then burn you into a pit of fire and hang you up into a cross.
Pancake: ... ... Uh, oh oh oh I'm so scared! Ahh...
Syrenaid: Then I will reveal that the skeleton hung on the cross was LOL Pancakes and that an ogre ate it because you look like a pancake.
Pancake: ... Fine! Fine! I'll go train those bastards! ...
Syrenaid: Noob. Wonder why the king even chose you for the mission.
Pancake: ... ...
Syrenaid: ... ... He... he died... so young.
Pancake: ... Yeah.
Syrenaid: and so noble...
Pancake: ... You feeling okay?
Syrenaid: Yes. I need to.
Pancake: I... don't feel good. I still feel that it's all a dream. He was powerful, so powerful. And so friendly, so warm. I still can't believe it.
Syrenaid: ... You will...
Pancake: Convince me.
Syrenaid: Your name is L.O.L Pancakes.
Pancakes: I thought I told you to call me Paletto, you damn siren.
Syrenaid: Fine, Barbie.
Pancake: barbie yourself. (silence) ... So, how're they comin' along?
Syrenaid: pretty okay. Not very efficient though.
Pancake: Be harsher to them then.
Syrenaid: I made them do 50 pushups.
Pancake: Double the number.
Syrenaid: Adon made them do 25, and they're pretty good.
Pancake: Cus he punishes them severely if they're not efficient enough.
Syrenaid: ... I'll try then. What 'bout you?
Pancake: ... Not much lead. Done some research 'bout their dressing.
Syrenaid: why did they ask you to do it anyway?
Pancake: i guess 'cos my troops are more disciplined... (giggles)
Syrenaid: That's pretty exaggerating. You can't even get them to do a lil push up! (laughs)
Pancake: ... Your words are harsh.
Syrenaid: Well, that IS the truth. (still trying not to laugh) Heck, maybe they wanted to kick you out of your post?
Pancake: Hey, that wasn't really nice.
Syrenaid: Truth, pancake, truth.
Pancake: Should I tell Adon you used to chew on Syrenight's shoes when you were young?
Syrenaid: ... Fine. Sorry.
Pancake: That's much better. ...
Pancake: Oh yeah, Naid...
Syrenaid: Yeah?
Pancake: ... Night, he gave me this.
(Pancake takes out a letter)
Pancake: You read it... It's not for you but... it was his last words.
Syrenaid: ... okay.
(Syrenaid takes letter from Pancake)
Pancake: ... I'm going now. Take note of your training time.
(Pancake walks away)
Syrenaid: ... (opens letter)
Letter: Dear Paletto, by the time you read this, I may already have left. Since my troops are the most powerful and that the king thought that I have a lot of talent, the king has chosen me to do a very dangerous mission; confronting an organization that tried to assassinate him. I knew my turn was up... That organisation; it was the worldwide known Secret Society. The king, he was stubborn. He underestimated them too much. I had to obey him. It was my destiny. I knew my troops and I had no hope, but I did it. The king wanted it.
Paletto, I have seen the powers of the Secret Society. They were the ones who burnt down Syrenaid's and my city, Umina. The city was prosperous, and the land was huge, and they wanted it. Our real parents, they died in it. Not our foster parents who adopted us in Xanos. Everyone was massacred. The ruler in my city, all the soldiers, everything. They were so brutal, and so cold. I instantly knew there was no hope.

If I... do not come back, tell my sister not to worry and focus on her work. You too, Pancake. You were the best friend I ever had, ever since we met in the imperial palace. You were with me through thick or thin, and even in the end...
I loved your name. Pancake. It was unique, fun, and pretty much lighted up everyone's lives. I've always wanted to tell you this, but I knew you won't like it, so I called you by your other name. But this is my last wish to you... Please accept this wonderful name. It may not carry any honour, but without this name, you're just boring old Paletto that no one will notice.

Pancake, I want you to do another thing. Tell Syrenaid that I love her a lot. I hope she can move on. She's actually quite sensitive despite herself, and I am afraid she could not take it. "Your brother loves you." Yell her that for me.
(Syrenaid stares at letter, slowly closes it, keeps it safe in her pocket. She bits her tongue, grabs her twin swords and continues training.)



(Meanwhile)

Number 47: 47 reporting 77's case! The tracks we found lead to the Rock Clan!
Boss: ... And...?
Number 47: 77 was gone.
Boss: ... Infidel!!! I asked you to find number 77! No matter what! AND YOU TOOK OVER 5 DAYS TO DO SO!
Number 47: I apologize boss! The tracks are very, very faint! There appears to be 3 injured occupants in there. There doesn't seem to be anyone besides them.
Boss: ... Make them spit out his location, or kill them!
Number 47: Yes sir!
Boss: Fail to do so, and off with your head!


(meanwhile at the ship dock)
Ixen: Darn... If it weren't for the lack of money I'd reach here sooner... Oi'd have to work at some weird pea shop...
Ixen: You'd better thank me for what I do for you you three weaklings!
(Ixen hurries, and climbs rope, runs to Rock Clan)
(Ixen stops dead in tracks and saw that hoods surround the entrance)
Ixen: ... ... What is this?
(Ixen stares, then chants a spell. Time freezes, Ixen runs foward)
(Ixen saw Biddit lying on bloody pool, Red held up by a person with red mask, Neg fainted in bed)
Ixen: Holy cripes...
(Ixen stares, then decides to hide behind shelves, and time resumes)
Red masked dude: Let me ask you again. Where.is.the.hooded.boy?
Red: I... I don't... understand you...
Red masked dude: You know it, douche. He's sneaked in here, didn't he?
Ixen: (... it must be Nit's... buddy! What do they want with him!?)
Red: ... I don't... know...
Ixen: Oi'd better save them...!
(Ixen freezes time, runs foward Red, grabs him from RMD and unfreezes time)
RMD: What!?
Ixen: Take this! Sunburn Charisma!
(A wave of light swept through the bad gais)
shadows: AHHHHHH GAHHH!!!
(shadows turn to dust with wave of light, RMD yelled ahh before dying)
Red: ... Ixen...?
Ixen: Shut up for a sec and bring me the antidote, mate. Oi'm gonna heal our buddy over there.
(Ixen runs to Biddit and chants a few spells, tries to heal him)
Red: What now?
Ixen: pour half the bottle on Biddit's wound.
Red: T-that's shtupid! The antidote's for consumption, not for-
Ixen: DO IT!!!
Red: ... 'Alright.
(Red pours antidote on wound)
(Ixen closes eyes, puts hands close to wound, bright light glows)
(Ixen concentrates, antidote seeps into Biddit)
(Red watches intensely)
(after 10 minutes, Ixen breathes hard)
Ixen: D-done. Red, how is Neg?
Red: He wasn't harmed, he was just shocked...
(Ixen feels Neg's pulse)
Ixen: ... He's unconscious, and still wounded, even though it was old. Give me another antidote. I'm gonna treat him.

(meanwhile)
(Nit, Kid and Mika packs)
Mika: This looks like a really nice town, are you sure we are going off soon?
Nit: ... ... WHY THE HELL ARE YOU ASKING THAT!? YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG I'VE BEEN LOCKED IN HERE AND YOU STILL DARE SAY-
(Nit notices Mika's sad face)
Nit: Uh, I mean... I mean... uh... yeah. We are moving off.
Kid: ...
Mika: Are you sure...? But I really wanna explore more...
Nit: ... No, Mika. We're moving ahead. Remember, you're going to Tyrosen and I'm going to the Snow Islands.
Mika: ... Well, okay.
Kid: ... (looks at Mika)
Mika: ... (notices Kid looking at her) (smiles) Yes?
Kid: ... ... (looks away)
Mika: ... (disappointed)
(trio goes down stairs, innkeeper notices trio, looks away)
(Nit looks, rolls his eyes)
Innkeeper: Wait.
(trio turns around)
Innkeeper: ... Do you remember... why you joined those scum?
Kid: ... ... (shakes head)
Innkeeper: ... I will tell you... everything I learnt about it. Sit down for a second. (puts wooden sign that says "Counter closed", walks to seat)
(all sit down)
innkeeper: ... I have found out that they are called the Secret Society.
Nit: (as I thought.)
innkeeper: They live only to kill. They are trained vigorously, and then sent to annihilate. There are no emotions in them at all. Well, most of them. But you could just feel, that the desire of murder... just welling up in them... They are much stronger than the Seven Seas, one of the most powerful pirates in the world.
Nit: (... that's what Kid did...)
innkeeper: The group of powerful and emotionless people... I have only recently heard of them, around five years ago. I have heard that they are more powerful than their seniors, and are ranked the second highest before the higher ups. Worse; they have not lived for even above 2 decades.
Nit: (suits Kid's description perfectly...!)
innkeeper: There is more. The Secret Society are ranked according to their masks. The weakest, is the gold colored mask.
Nit: (those two from the Rock Clan...!)
innkeeper: Then red, followed by brown, army green, finally navy blue. The higher ups don't normally wear masks.
Nit: Hey old man, why are the weakest wearing gold masks? Ain't gold valuable?
innkeeper: They believe that the more valuable a person, the weaker he gets.
innkeeper: Just like in a competition. A gold mask will always be the highest in the competition of value than the other colors, so it will be full of pride, and thus let down its guard. The Secret Society does not tolerate this kind of action, and thus the rank of gold being the weakest. If the rookies could overcome their pride of having a gold cloth, they will be ranked higher... At least, that's what I heard.
Nit: ... Where have you heard it from?
innkeeper: Budding village.
Nit: ... Okay. Thank you very much for the information.
innkeeper: ...
Nit: We need to leave. (Kid and Mika walks away, Mika bows before leaving)
innkeeper: ... thank you for not killing me. Thank you for making me live up the most of my life.
Kid: ...

(trio went off)
Mika: Wow, look at the dressing of these people! They are so enchanting!
Nit: ...
Mika: Um, I-I mean... I am very sorry...
Nit: It's okay. Told ya we weren't your kind.
Kid: ...
Mika: ... Um... where are we heading... next?
Nit: ... Let's see... (fishes out map) We're gonna head to the nearest town, Washingshoe, if we can... This IS a large town, there're probably more inns over here. ... Washingshoe... what kinda name is that...? =_=
Mika: ... Washingshoe...
(trio passed through alley)
robber1: Hey, hey look, some travellers over here.
robber2: They don't look very rich though.
robber1: Who cares... Oh my god, is that a Cao woman over there? I'm gonna get her, AND the money.
robber2: take the yeti instead, you dumbass. She's mine.
robber1: ... We'll see about that. First come, first served. (sprints off)
robber2: Hey! No fair!

(robber 1 runs to traveller, pretends to advertise product)
robber1: Hey, hello, you're travellers, right?
Nit: ... Shut the hell up, noodleface, this is a big city and we need to rush to somewhere else. Go and babysit your mommy.
robber1: (I WAS PWNED BY A MERE YETI...! AND IT TALKS!?)
robber1: I'll just a moment of your time, sir... You see, this sleeping powder could actually put a lot of people to sleep, for 3 hours. It could be useful for your journey.
Nit: Don't want it.
robber1: Let me show you how to use it... (blows on trio's face)
Nit: W-wait, what, are you....
Mika: w-wha.....
(Nit and Mika sleeps, Kid yawns and glares)
robber1: ... ... (stoned) (WHAT THE HELL!?!??!)
(Kid raises fist)
PUNCH!!!
(robber lays there unconscious, passerbys staring, Kid carries Mika and Nit and walks off)
robber2: (... Haha! He got pwned just like that! Now, let's think of a strategy... That guy seems to be immune to sleep, and a pretty strong fighter... Let's see... Maybe I'll just grab the girl, or the yeti and threaten him! ...)
(robber2 sneaks behind, pretends to be passerby, then suddenly snatches Mika)
Kid:!!!
(robber2 holds knife against Mika)
robber2: Hand over the money and yeti if you don't want her to get hurt. Hahaha...
(Kid glares, takes out sword, knocks down robber2's knife in one swing)
robber2: w-what!? haha, haha.... (drops Mika) AHHHHHH!!!!!!!! (runs away)
Kid: ... (lays Nit on ground, piggybacks Mika and carries Nit again, walks)
???: Wait, boy. Wait. You with the yeti and girl.
(Kid turns to direction, finds a small room with fortuneteller)
Fortune Teller: That is some incredible skill you have, kid. Mind if you tell me, your name?
Kid: ...
FT: not the type to speak, eh...? Well, I'm a fortune teller... Willing to pay a few stones to tell your fortune?
Kid: ... ...?
FT: ... Well, I'll make it free... C'mon in.
(Kid is a bit confused, carries Mika and Nit as he walks)
FT: ... Your name is.... Traeya... Momaro...?
Kid: ... (nods)
FT: What a strange name. You woke up, rescued a talking yeti. Married a tribe girl.
Kid: ...
FT: ... I shall tell your fortune now.
(Ft closes eyes, crystal ball shines)
FT: (hypnotised look as opens her eyes, writes fortune down as she reads)
Thee will face the disguises of angels and devils,
Death will be granted to several of them.
thee must welcome your past with open arms,
for crucial was history, as well as your fate.
The moment thee was bathed in light, darkness will overwhelm your soul...
and your mind determines your destiny.
Choose well, young one.
FT: (hypnotision gone) ... And here it is, Mr Momaro. Take the slip of paper, do not lose it. It is very, very important.
Kid: ... (takes slip of paper, stuffs it into pocket, carries Nit and Mika away)
FT: ... (A mind of blankness... without a steady goal. He looks like a soul that's being drifted off, alone... Hmm, maybe I should tell his friends' fortunes too...)

Kid: ... ... (I'm lost... ... Maybe I should slap Nit awake...?)
(Kid stares at Nit, slaps Nit)
Nit: (drools)Oh my god, her bikini wasn't strapped...
Kid: ... (slaps Nit two times)
Nit: Ooh, ooh, I don't mind you slapping me umpteen more times, as long as I can have you~<3
Kid: ... (slaps Nit continuously till he wakes)
Nit: UGH! UGH! UGH! OH MY GOD! NO! AHH!!! ... ... Wha...
Kid: ...
Nit: Ugh, this is the second time!!! I don't wanna wake up... Oh, oh yeah, where's that conman?
Kid: ...
Nit: You must've wiped him out, eh...
Kid: ...
Nit: Anyway... why weren't you affected?
Kid: ...
Nit: ... ... Oh yeah. Haha. Um... we're supposed to go out of town, right...? Hmm... (takes out moon island map) ... I don't think we could finish travelling by today. Let's stop at the nearest inn.
(Kid stares, nods)
Nit: .... and for god's sake, I'm awake. Don't carry me like a baby.
(Kid stares, puts down Nit, puts down Mika, Nit hops onto Kid's back, Kid looks, then carries Mika)
Nit: Much better. Let's go. (points direction)
(Kid walks)

(reaches destination, signboard shows Redneck Inn)
Nit: ... What a weird name. Yeah, this is the inn, go on in. Looks shiny and a bit too huge.
(Kid walks in)
Innkeeper: Hey hi yo! How many?
Nit: 3.
Innkeeper: (a talking yeti......)Uh... okay! 3 rooms coming up! (searches for keys) ... Here you go~ Room AZR!
Nit: AZR......?
Innkeeper: And please proceed to the Conference room for dinner at 7PM. We have our special guest joining us again, Redneck Opera!
Nit: ... Redneck Opera... ooh! He's my favorite singer!
Innkeeper: This inn was built for him! Every fortnight, he will travel here to sing.(a talking yeti... that listens to singers...) Especially with the festival coming up!
Nit: Will do! No tickets or anything?
Innkeeper: Of course not, silly talking yeti!
Nit: ...
Innkeeper: I-uh, I mean, please proceed to your room.
(Nit, Kid takes key, then walks up)
Nit: wow, looks fancy... Like a 5 star hotel or something...
Kid: ...
Nit: Yes, this is the room.
(Nit takes key, inserts)
Nit: ... It's still early, around 3PM. Wanna grab a bite or explore around?
Kid: ... (puts Mika down on bed)
Nit: I shall sit here and take care of her, don't worry!
Kid: ... (sits down beside Mika, stares at bandage Mika gave him)
Nit: ... Fine, just sit there and stare into space. I shall sleep a while more. (and think more about Mika in a bikini OHHHHH ~)
(Nit falls asleep in bed)
Kid: ... (takes out slip of paper) (Reads: thee must welcome your tragic past with open arms. What... does it mean...? Tragic past...)
(Kid suddenly recalls burning town)
Kid: ...
(Kid recalls dead people, people with hoods bayonette living)
(Kid opens eyes wider, closes fist tighter)
(Kid recalls Innkeeper saying, "They live only to kill... The group of powerful and emotionless people...")
Kid: ... (What is... the secret society...? Is this what they did...?)
Kid: ... ... (lays on bed, thinks: What is... the meaning of... emotionless?)
(Kid thinks, head hurts, stares to space)
(Mika opens eyes, rubs eyes, turns, finds Kid thinking in bed)
(Mika blushes, sits up)
Mika: ... Um, um...
(Kid notices Mika, sits up)
Mika: ... Where are we...?
Kid: ...
Nit: zzz...
(Kid looks at Nit)
Kid: R-Redneck inn...
Mika: This looks so warm and comfortable, compared to the last inn...
Kid: ... ... Nit says we set off tomorrow.
Mika: Oh... I guess I'll explore a bit more then! Wanna come with me, Traeya?
Kid: ...
Mika: Oh, c'mon! It'll be fun. (hesitated, then pulls Kid's hand, sets out)
(downstairs)
Mika: Wow, looks so shiny!
Innkeeper: Haha, you are awake, miss? Thank you for your patronage!
Mika: Your welcome! C'mon! (pulls Kid)
(Mika and Kid looks around, Mika notices clothing shop)
Mika: Ooh, ooh! Clothes...! (Mika runs to shop) They look so beautiful...! Let's go in!
(Kid stares, then walks in with Mika)
Mika: what lovely clothes...! Ooh, ooh, I like this! Oh, this one is lovely too! There're so many to choose from...
shopkeeper: This is today's pick, miss. This is the modified Frilly dress, and we are giving a special discount for travellers.
Mika: ... discount... Ooh! Wow, this is so cute! ... (a small dress on the corner catches attention)
Mika: ... What is that dress? (points)
shopkeeper: This is a second hand dress, which costs only 2 stones. (takes out brown and yellow tattered dress)
Mika: ... It is pretty... I'll take it. (takes out 2 stones from savings)
shopkeeper: ... Okay, miss. (gives dress to her)
(Kid stares, Mika turns to face Kid, gets embarassed)
Mika: ... um... let's go...

(outside)
(epic silence)
Mika: ... Uhm, Traeya...
Kid: ...?
Mika: I... I think... I've changed a lot...
Kid: ?
Mika: You see, I met this... traveller who changed my life. It was because of him I was determined... to... explore around the world.
Kid: ...
Mika: You... and Nit... helped me... realise it. Before long, I was behaving like a little kid again. I feel so happy... (hugs bag of clothes)
Kid: ...
Mika: I... I'm really grateful.
Kid: ... ...

(duo shopped till 6PM)
Mika: Wooh! I'm tired... I wonder if Nit's still sleeping.
(both went up to inn, found Nit wearing doctor spectacles, writing on table)
Nit: (notices) Oh hey! Wow, just nice! Redneck Opera's mini concert's starting. We needa hurry!
Kid: ...
Mika: ... Redneck Opera...?
Nit: My favorite singer. C'mon, let's go down!
(Nit hops in Kid's back, holding paper)

(trio sets off to dinner)
(Nit leads them to innkeeper, innkeeper guides them to dinner)
(Mika and Kid looks around, Nit stares at stage)
Mika: Wow... so many tables!
Kid: ...
Nit: ... ... Redneck inn... (looks around, finds many people already on seat, most of them dressed richly)
Citizenchild: Ooh, ooh! Daddy! Redneck's coming again, daddy!
Citizendad: Of course, sweetie, just sit here and wait. He'll be here soon.
(Nit squeals softly)
Nit: heck yeah ~ !! (stares at paper) Wait till I give him this awesome letter...!
Mika: ... Who is Redneck Opera?
Nit: Oh my gosh, you don't know? He is one of the most famous singers EVER!!! *squeals*
Mika: ... uh, okay... (he sounds like a pirate to me...)
Nit: Wait till you meet him, Kid. It's gonna be more awesome than beach babes. Well, uh... maybe not.
Kid: ...
Nit: ... ... Y'know a lotta places was based on his name? Redneck Inn, Redneck hall, Redneck opera house...
Kid: ...
(man with long red hair walks on stage)
Nit: Ooh ooh ooh! It's started!
(everyone clapped including Mika and Kid)
Redneck Opera: Greetings, fellow friends. Today, I am here, to sing. Not only to sing, but to enjoy... Based on the polls I've collected, I'll play the songs that you all love! (clips hand) Start the music, please.
(music plays)
Redneck Opera: ... ...Here, is the son of no one, whose blood seeped into the jaws of the soil
What went down the drains was his blood, and dreams, dreams...
Everything, everyone...

Happiness lost in war
There was no grief, only emptiness
in the vast land that burned
Everything, everyone
every dream, every hope...

Perhaps this was the time
that appreciation was granted
but it was too late...

Nit: Oh god, that's a pretty emo song...
Kid: ...
Mika: The lyrics... so sad...
Nit: This is to commemorate the cities, towns, villages who suffered by the hands... of the war.
Mika: ...
Nit: The Clandestine war... A very brutal, and strange war. Rumours state that a few decades ago, there was an organisation named Clandestine, who worked with the Zeynoah government, that thrashed Kerytor pretty bad.
Kid: ...
Nit: Just to let this dumbass know, we're in Kerytor right now. Moon Island's in Kerytor, kid.
Kid: ... ...

Redneck Opera: And thus is there hope?
Is there light?
will there be light in these people, those who started everything?
can they be forgiven?

Nit: ...
Kid: ... Can they be forgiven? can they not be forgiven...?
Mika: T-Traeya?
Kid: Do they deserve to be forgiven? Or do they not?
Mika: ?
Kid: Forgiven... What is the meaning?
Nit: ... ... (stares) How to explain... (takes out dictionary) to cease to feel resentment against.
Kid: ...
Nit: Basically, it means... uh... to not feel angry against your enemies even if they... did harm to you.
Kid: ... ... Forgive...
Mika: ...?
Kid: A nice word.

Redneck Opera: And thus ends my first performance. Now, for a more happy and cheery song. Sorry if i made you cry, grampies or you fellas in your 30's. If you remember this song well, it's 'aftermath of hell'. Now for the next song!

Red light, green light, blue light, purple light,
That's what we used to see, back in those days
And now all we see is black and white
Everything else has gone away

Nit: Woot! My favorite song~! "La la la to the old days"!
Mika: (what kind of title is that...?)
Kid: ... (hums tune of 'aftermath of hell', closes his eyes)
Waitress: Here are your food, sirs and mistress.
Nit: About time! (stares) ... ... (turns to Kid) Here... y-your... peas...
Kid: (didn't listen to Nit, continues humming)
Nit: (stares, realises Kid's mouth is moving) ... Are you... singing?
Mika: Wait, huh? (pulls chair close to Kid)
Kid: ..... (opens eyes, saw peas, wolfs down peas)
Mika: ... ... ... D:
Nit: ... I think we picked up a strange guy all right.

(meanwhile)

(Everyone sleeps in Rock clan inn, only Ixen awake)
Ixen: ... ... (recalls memory of shadows attacking Rock Clan)
Ixen: ... (this is bad... I may not be able to hold off the stronger members... The camps need to move. But... Those three are injured... Really need to call the other clans.)
(Ixen lights candle, looks for map)
Ixen: ... Northo's in Sashiya island, Irriorei's in Kiritown... Gramps's with him, I guess. ... Oh god. No. NO.
(Ixen stares at moon island)
Ixen: ... so Oi'd have to ask HIM? Sigh... (slaps forehead) Oh well...
Ixen: (blows out candle, keeps map in pocket out of habit, goes back to sleep) (... he's just a kid... but he's pretty strong... he may be able to handle the defenses while I heal moi patients.)
Ixen: ... Sigh, what a pain in the ass. (closes eyes, hums tune)
Ixen's tune: Come, my friend, hear me sing
Come, Richou, come, little kid!
Not by view but by ear!
(Richou's voice rings in Ixen's ear)
Richou: You damn physician, callin' me a kid... Don't you know I'm-
Ixen: 111 years old, Oi hear.
Richou: ... So whatcha want me for?
Ixen: Which part of moon island are you now?
Richou: ... Eh, GreenPalatte.
Ixen: I'd needya to go back to our camps.
Richou: What...? Why!?!?!?!?!
Ixen: Red, Biddit an' Neg're injured, mate. And-
Richou: WHAT KIND OF REASO-
Ixen: SHUT UP. The Secret Society targets us.
Richou: ...(silence) So what?
Ixen: I needa hand. Northo and the rest're in other islands so you're the only one oi can turn to right now.
Richou: Tch. For what?
Ixen: Ain't it obvious, chap? Your fighting skills are not bad. It could pretty much take out the-
Richou: Ugh, fine... I understanddddd......
Ixen: Good. Meet me here in 3 days' time. No MORE.
Richou: -sigh- fiiinneeeeeeeeeeee.
Ixen: Night. (hums tune)
Go, my friend, do not hear
Go, Richou, go, little kid!
By view and by ear!

Ixen: ... (closes eyes)


(meanwhile)

Nit: Today's performance was oh so faaaabulous ~! Ahh, Redneck Opera... and bikini girls... <3
Kid: ...
Mika: o_O
Nit: And that moment when I gave him that letter...
-flashback-
Nit: There he is, he's gonna leave! Oh my god! Kid! run to him!
(Kid runs)
Nit: R-Redneck!!!
(Redneck turns around)
Redneck Opera: Oh, hello there!
Nit: R-r-redneck Opera! (blushes) I'd like to give you a letter...
(shoves it to Redneck's hand)
Redneck Opera: Are you a fan of mine?
Nit: Y-yes! I'm your biggest fan!
Redneck Opera: Ahh. Then thank you for your letter. I appreciate it.
Nit: Y-y-yes!!! (HOLY COW.)
Redneck Opera: If you'll excuse me, I need to go. (bows and walks off)
Nit: -stones-
Kid: ...
-end of flashback-
Nit: was PRICELESS!! Ahhh ~
Mika: (you sound gay to me........)
Nit: But of course, my real and ideal love goes to bikini girls. ahem... -blushes-
Mika: ... (now I don't know if he's a gay or not...)
Nit: Anyway, we gotta turn in. ... ... *depressed* why the hell did they give us only 2 beds...? Do they think I'm a talking toy...? ... lll_____lll
Mika: -stares at Kid- -blushes-
Nit: ... Mika... can I sleep with you again...?
Mika: um... um...
Nit: pleeeeeasssseeeeeee....
Mika: O-okay...
Kid: ... ...
Nit: (YES!!! WOOHOO~)
Mika: on one condition.
Nit: (... I knew it... Everything comes with a price T^T)
Mika: Let us stay, at least for the first day of the festival.
Nit: Festival? How'dya know that?
Mika: they said the festival was coming.
Nit: They did? ... oh yeah, Redneck's performance.
Mika: I really wanted to go... Our tribe has only one festival every year, and I would like to explore more about other forms of culture and festivals...
Nit: ... Okay. (anything for bikinis... I mean Mika.)
Kid: ...
Nit: Alright, go get changed! I'm gonna sleep first!
(Nit brushes off dust on body, hops to bed)

(shows inn window light switched on, later turned off)

(meanwhile in ss)
Boss: WHAT!? They hadn't come back yet!?
Number 409: Yes boss! There is no sign of them!
Boss: Tch...! What a bunch of failures. We need leads on number 77!
number 409: Yes, boss!
Boss: Don't 'yes boss' me! Think of a plan!
Number 409: ... Maybe we should send the brown masks to the camps.
Boss: ... I can't risk that...!
Number 409: There may be a strong ally... that dealt with them.
Boss: ... It has to be a trap! What a horrible plan... SCRAM!
???: Your goon has a point.
Boss: ... You have no right to tell me that!
(guy who folds arms in view)
???: Y'know what? You're horrible at being the boss. 'Fraid to lose yer troops? They're just goons.
Boss: ... Shut up!
???: A damn failure of the former Head of the Society.
Boss: (draws weapon, dashes foward ???, slashes, but ??? disappears)
???: Why don't you trust the brown masks? y'think they'll be beaten?
Boss: ... ...
???: You know, I can dominate the Society whenever I want... But well, of course I won't. Even though I'm stronger than you.
Boss: Fine then. (looks at 409)Go report to the brown masks, that they'd have to assemble at the Rocky mountains. Attack any camp they spot immediately. Tell them the location of the camps.
number 409: Yes boss! (runs)
???: That's so much better...
Boss: ...
???: I'm gonna invade Washingshoe... Toodles ~
Boss: ... Do whatever you want!
(??? sinks in shadow)















































































(/MARKED)-ahhh!!!
(Kid falls)
Nit: Woah!!! (face slams on mud)
Nit: YUCK, you !@#$ what the hell are you doing!? (wipes off mud from face) Imma gonna-...
(Mika panics, holds Kid up, wipes mud off)
Mika: ... Kid... Traeya... are you okay? Traeya...
Mika: Um... Nit, he looks hurt.(feels forehead) Ouch! It's burning hot! Is there a doctor in Opare Rad?
Nit: ... There should be a clinic there. Let's hurry.
(Mika piggybags Kid and Nit sits on Kid's shoulders)
Nit: I'm sorry...
Mika: um... it's okay... You're actually quite light...
(they hurried, but it started to rain)
Nit: Damn! We gotta hurry Mika, just a few more kilometres!
(Mika runs frantically)
Nit: Come on! We gotta speed up!
Mika: O-okay!
(Mika runs, but trips and falls)
Mika: Ow!
Nit: o_o Mika! Mika, you alright?
Mika: ... Y-yes... (slowly gets up)
Nit: Bastard... If only I were human... C'mon, we'll settle at the big tree over there. Any extra first aid you brought?
Mika: I really am all right... Traeya needs to be treated...
Nit: You-you-you....
Mika: The rain will wash off my wounds anyway...
Nit: ... Suit yourself.
(Mika staggers)
Nit: A few more steps!
Mika: Thank you for the encouragement... Wait... I think I see a figure... approaching...
Nit: What did you say?
(Mika stops)
Nit: What happened?
(Mika takes out bow and arrow)
Nit: Mika?
Mika: ... (aims at figure) Trouble.
(Nit sees Mika's serious face)
Faint voice: ... is this a traveller I see? Hey!
Mika: Huh? (lowers bow and arrow)
(Shows a man holding an umbrella)
(Nit hides behind Kid)
Man: Hey! Are you from the Cao Tribe?
Mika: y-y-yes...
Man: It's very, very rare for a Cao woman to wander by herself in the forest! And-who's that behind you?
Mika: This... this is my husband.
Man: Husband? That came as a surprise... You look hurt! I'll carry the man for you. C'mon, get under the umbrella!
(Mika shelters under umbrella)
(both walks to Opare Rad, crosses over stone bridge, to man's house)

(Man gives a towel to Mika)
Man: Here.
Mika: Thank you, sir.
Man: Dispense the formalities. You must be cold and tired. Dry yourself; I will treat your leg injuries.
Mika: As you wish, sir.
Man: Hey, told you not to call me that!
Mika: Um, I'm sorry... I am used to saying that to guests.
Man: Heheh, okay... (takes out first aid kit and puts medicine) So, that guy doesn't look like those normal everyday kind of husband your tribe would have. Who's he?
(Nit is hiding behind bed where Kid lay)
Mika: I... fell in love with him while he was travelling.
Man: Oh... okay. That's pretty rare. A friend from the tribe told me that the chief normally holds a tournament to choose a husband for a woman or two.
Mika: He... won the tournament.
Man: ... woah. r-really?
Mika: Ouch!
Man: I'm-i'm sorry! I was rubbing too hard...
Mika: ... It... it is okay...
Man: ... ... (moments later) All done. ... Since you're a Cao lady, you've never been a guest right?
Mika: ...
Man: Nah, worry not. Make yourself at home! You must be cold. How did you bathe?
Mika: ...
Man: Um, I'm sorry for asking you such a weird question. I just thought... that maybe you'd use the bath over there? ... I'll show you how to use it. Any difficulties walking?
Mika: No, sir.
(Man walks, Mika follows)
Man: Here. Just push the red button, and warm water will start spilling out. (man demostrates) You can just submerge your whole body in. And relax! I'll get you a pile of clean clothes. You prepare the water first.
(Man gets clothes)
Man: I'll leave it on the stool here. Go ahead!
(Mika awkwardly steps in, starts to strip)
Man: What're you doing? Close the door!
(Mika blushes, closes door)
Man: Push the button on the handle to lock it.
(Mika pushes button)

Meanwhile
Nit: ... mustnotlethimseememustnotlethimseeme
Man: boo.
Nit: AHH!!!
Man: haha. You'd think I can't after all your mutters I heard near the bed?
Nit: w-who are you!? Why are you so friendly?
Man: Chillax! Aren't we supposed to be friendly?
Nit: I-I don't believe you! You're out for Mika, aren't you? Well, I aren't scared of you! I have my FISTS OF FURY!!! RAWRAWRAWRARWRGGHHH-
(Man easily pushes Nit)
Man: A mainland yeti... with underpants. How amusing.
Nit: W-what?
Man: I'm Shinina, just another ordinary citizen that lives in the world's friendliest town.
Nit: ... I never heard of Opare Rad like that...
Man: That's cos not many people appreciate us like this.
Nit: Well, you don't sound very friendly.
Man: You horrible talking yeti-wait. I just realised that I am speaking to a talking yeti...
Nit: ... gosh you're slow.
Rikuo... GAHH! This must be a dream!!!
Nit: ...







idea:
Pro went to a town to meet Mika. Mika welcomes him but the village hates him. When pro stayed overnight someone like Mika tries to kill him. The next morning, Pro decides to kill Mika.

Northonella faced a Navy Blue secret society member who stabbed her multiple times. Ixen and old man rushed there only to find her lying motionless. Ixen stares at her, gets quiet, kneels down and checks her pulse. He then bits his tongue and slowly puts his palms near her and tries hard to heal her. oldman helps him pour the antidote in Northo's mouth and wounds as he closes his eyes. Ixen tries hard to heal but to no avail. Northo's pulse is getting weaker and weaker. Tears flow out of his eyes as he recalls the memories they had. Perspiration forms in head. Oldman then quietly steps over and examines Northo. He checks her pulse, then tells Ixen, "... Burn her wounds." Ixen angrily snapped, "WHY!?" Old man replies, "... Burn her wounds in five second's time, or face the consequences."


xstones nit has: 42

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SS MASKS IN ORDER OF POWER:
WEAKEST:
Gold
Red
Brown
Army green
Navy blue
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