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Tale of Lunares: Chapter Six

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Father! We found the ship Mother used to travel to Reveria all those years ago! And our work inspired the king of Castele to organize a Reveria Summit! Representatives from all the different lands will attend... The pirate nobles, the Dark Sultan, even the forest folk! They're all coming together to talk about finding a way to save Reveria! I know they're very serious about all of this, and I have no doubts they can pull it off! So please, if there is anything you can do... We just need a little more time...
PostmanNeither snow nor gloom of night...
Postmannor the pressure of the adoring crowds...
Postmanstays this courier from the swift completion of...
Postmananother perfect mail delivery! We are truly witnessing a future postal Hall of Famer, ladies and gentlemen!
Butterfly YueliaI'm so excited for this summit!
Butterfly YueliaI wonder if I should change first... Hrm. Maybe not. Wings are good for casual and business attire.
Butterfly YueliaI hope Olivia and Damien are able to make it too!
Butterfly Yuelia[Player], let's hurry to the castle!
Butterfly YueliaY'know what, [Player]?
Butterfly YueliaI'm thinking maybe I should go more formal for this and take my true form.
Butterfly YueliaI don't want anyone to think I'm trying to pull one over on them.
Butterfly YueliaThis is an important affair, after all!
YueliaOK, let's get going and—
YueliaUgh...hang on a second. I think I'm getting too used to being a butterfly.
YueliaI get a little wobbly right when I transform. But I think I'm good to go now. Let's do it!
YueliaMustang and Odin!
MustangSir Mustang, if you please!
YueliaMy apologies. Of course.
MustangI suppose I can forgive you...considering you used to be a butterfly and all.
YueliaI'm getting much better when it comes to etiquette and social customs, though!
MustangWe appreciate what you've done for us. You two shall be legendary. Don't you agree, Sir Odin?
Odin...
MustangWhy, Sir Odin here was just telling me how he was witness to your bravery in Al Maajik.
MustangIsn't that right, Sir Odin?
Odin...
Mustang"Why, yes, it is, Sir Mustang. I must also say that I've heard many tales of your own bravery, good sir." Oh, go on, Sir Odin...
YueliaOdin? What's the matter?
OdinNothing.
YueliaIt's nice to see you!
OdinIt is nice to see you as well.
Mustang...OK, well, as fascinating as this is, I should return to my post. You two go on inside. Everyone is waiting.
MustangSir Odin! It has indeed been an honor meeting such an esteemed and noble Maajiknight.
Odin...Fine.
Yuelia[Player]! Let's go!
ErikAre we all met, then?
ErikFirst of all, I would like to thank each and every one of you for coming.
ErikJust by your presence here, you have acknowledged the gravity of the situation that threatens Reveria.
ErikI thank you in advance for sharing your wisdom with all of us. This will truly take a united effort.
ErikTake it away, butterfly girl.
YueliaThank you, King Erik.
YueliaHello. Uh...OK. So, for those of you who don't know me, my name is Yuelia.
YueliaWe have all met before, although some of you may not recognize me.
YueliaMy human form is a bit more bulky than my, uh... previous form.
OliviaYou're that butterfly we met, right? Or is there something else I'm missing here?
YueliaYes, that's me.
YueliaDid everyone know it was me all this time?!
Yuelia*I need to learn some better voice modulation.*
YueliaAnyway...yes, thank you for coming. I think you all know parts of the situation.
YueliaBut the reality is such that the overall picture is much worse than you might suspect.
YueliaReveria is in grave danger. And our time is rapidly running out.
YueliaIf we don't act soon...the entire sky is... Well, it's going to fall. Completely.
YueliaThe Doomstones were a sign of the impending disaster.
HughesThe Doomstones of late have been much larger and have appeared with much more frequency...
ErikWe still don't even know what these Doomstones actually are!
YueliaThey are chunks broken off...from the sky.
Leilah...Broken off from the sky? What do you mean?
LauraHow is such a thing possible, Yuelia?
YueliaThe sky above Reveria, you see, well, it's difficult to explain...but think of it as something like a shell.
YueliaOK, that's really frightening when you all do that at the same time.
YueliaBut imagine that this...shell covers all of Reveria. The land and its inhabitants are the core of this shell.
Erik*We're like egg yolk...*
HughesI had never even contemplated such a theory, which makes me suspicious, but yet...
YueliaThe power that supported this shell and maintained the integrity of this world...is now gone.
YueliaThe shell is crumbling. Its pieces are raining down from the sky. These chunks of negative energy are—
DamienDoomstones!
YueliaCorrect. These Doomstones then contaminate any creatures exposed to their dark power.
LauraBut if the whole sky falls down, all of Reveria would be...what? Contaminated?
YueliaYes. Completely.
YueliaThe destructive powers that emanate from this broken shell will spread through the entire world.
YueliaMy father is certain it cannot be stopped.
LauraBut that-that can't be true! We won't let it be true!
DamienWho is your father?
YueliaHe's... Well, you have to promise you're not all going to flip out with exclamation points if I tell you.
Yuelia...But my father is... What's the best way to say this... I guess you would just call him Reveria's creator.
YueliaOK, I should've seen that one coming...
Everyone*murmur* *murmur* *question?*
Everyone*whisper* *whisper* *exclamation!*
YueliaWhat would you call someone who creates a world?
OliviaWe would call it...
EveryoneA GOD!
DamienSorry. I think I must have misheard you.
DamienDid you just say your father CREATED Reveria?!
YueliaIt's a lot to take in, I know. It must be hard to believe right away.
YueliaBut I'm trying to be open now with all of you as best as I can. Allow me to explain...
YueliaI feel everyone here should know all that I know.
ErikHmm...
ErikThis information might have been useful before we started the summit.
OliviaThere's no use in harping on that now. I trust Yuelia and would vouch for her honesty and sincerity.
ErikI agree. I propose we trust this girl and carry on with the new knowledge that...her dad is a god.
AndyWait! So does that mean the Life Goddess is your mother?!
YueliaYou got it.
OliviaYour family is literally out of this world, huh?
YueliaYikes. Did you write that one yourself, Lady Olivia?
ErikYuelia, you must tell us: Why did you keep something like this a secret for so long?
YueliaWell, before coming here, I had a very intense conversation with my father.
YueliaI was trying to convince him to let me come down here to Reveria.
YueliaBut Reveria was so very dear to Mother! She loved it so much, Father!
YueliaWe can't just stand by and let Reveria be destroyed!
DivinusI know this is difficult, Yuelia. Trust me, my child, this is not easy for me either.
YueliaBut, Father, there must be a way to save Reveria!
YueliaThere is so much beauty there. If we don't do something to help them...
Yueliaall of that beauty will just...cease to be.
DivinusYou have to understand the situation is not in our hands anymore, my child.
YueliaI don't believe that for a second! You taught me I could always change things if I wanted to!
DivinusYes, well...and therein lies Reveria's only hope, for only the power of wishes can save it now.
YueliaThe power of wishes? What do you mean?
DivinusThe strongest hopes and desires—the things that people want to do or want to make happen...
DivinusThere is a power that emerges from the choices people make about the way they want to live.
DivinusReveria is created and shaped by the wishes of its people. Evidence of their choices is everywhere.
DivinusAnd so it goes that the world can be saved only through the same power of wishes and sheer will.
DivinusOther than what your mother had to do to save Reveria in her time, I see no other option.
YueliaFine, then. I'm going down there!
DivinusNow, Yuelia, don't be rash. Think about this...
YueliaWhat's to think about? Those wishes aren't going to collect themselves, are they?
DivinusWell, no, probably not. But I'm afraid such a task may not be as easy as it would initially seem.
YueliaI understand that. I'm not interested in this because I thought it would be easy. But it must be done.
DivinusI knew you would see it my way. Sometimes we need to give up on what we want in order to—
YueliaLater, Father!
DivinusW-wait! Where are you going?
???Hold it right there, you simpleminded fool.
YueliaWhat now, Noelia? I'm going down to Reveria, OK? And there's nothing you can say that will stop me!
NoeliaFather, I'm going with Yuelia.
DivinusOh, gods be flustered... You too, Noelia? *sigh*
NoeliaYuelia needs someone to watch over her. She can't be trusted down there by herself.
NoeliaJust think of me as her guardian bodyguard.
YueliaI don't need a guardian or a bodyguard!
NoeliaOh yeah? Prove it!
YueliaWhat are you really up to? You don't even care about Reveria!
NoeliaI told you. You need someone to watch over you.
YueliaThat's not true! There's something you want down in Reveria, but you're not saying what it is!
NoeliaOh yeah? Prove it!
YueliaI will!
NoeliaFine! Then do it!
YueliaI DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT WE'RE ARGUING ABOUT ANYMORE!
DivinusENOUGH.
DivinusYou both have so much of your mother in you. Once you set your mind to something, you never give up.
DivinusYuelia, go to Reveria and do what you will. Noelia, go with your sister, and...try to be nice.
YueliaThank you, Father!
DivinusYou're welcome. Just let me make a small alteration before you go...
Butterfly YueliaWhat's this?!
DivinusI have turned you into butterflies.
DivinusThere is an old superstition in Reveria that butterflies bring happiness.
DivinusI think.
Butterfly NoeliaIs that why Mother took the form of a butterfly during her time in Reveria?
DivinusSure. Yes...I think so.
DivinusIt will also help prevent any wasteful use of your powers while you're away.
Butterfly YueliaWasteful use? What do you mean, Father?
DivinusOh, I'm sorry. Did I say that out loud? I was just mumbling. Nothing you need to be concerned about.
DivinusI hope it goes without saying, but you girls must not reveal your true selves while in Reveria.
Butterfly YueliaReally? Why not?
DivinusThe power of a wish is linked to its...organic nature. Any type of fake or forced wish has no power.
DivinusYou must not exert any undue pressure on an individual to reveal his or her true wish. Such an event is very likely to happen if you were walking around as the daughter of the Life Goddess.
Butterfly YueliaAh, that makes sense.
DivinusYour time in Reveria must also be limited.
DivinusTo answer your first question—your time in Reveria must also be limited.
DivinusTo answer your second question—limiting your time in Reveria is for your safety.
DivinusThat world is in grave danger, and its collapse could come any day now.
DivinusTherefore, you must return when I call for you.
DivinusI shall leave a mark upon the face of Lunares when the danger is imminent.
DivinusWhen you see this mark, I shall expect you to return home immediately.
DivinusYou must promise me you will look out for a sign upon Lunares every night without fail.
DivinusThese are my conditions for allowing you to go.
Butterfly YueliaI promise to search Lunares every night.
DivinusAnd please, girls, do be very careful down there. It's not like it is here. Things are...different in Reveria.
Butterfly YueliaI promise! We'll be super careful!
DivinusI shall be watching over both of you...unless I'm busy with other things. Got a lot going on right now...
Butterfly YueliaGood-bye, Father!
Butterfly NoeliaWait! I'm going too! How'd she learn to fly so fast?
DivinusNoelia...try to behave yourself.
Divinus*sigh* Well...we'll see how this turns out. I could use a nap right now.
Butterfly YueliaBut when I descended onto Reveria and spoke with the people...
Butterfly Yueliaeveryone was so...how to put it...focused only on their own needs...
Butterfly YueliaIt sounds like you're saying you don't care if Reveria is destroyed!
PierreA true natural disaster, such as a Dosh famine in my wallet, would concern me much more than this.
ButchBro, why're ya even talkin' to dis insect? Ya got a soft spot for da female in all species, eh?
PierreWhat are you talking about?! This is a butterfly! A very...intelligent and attractive butterfly, that's all.
PierreNo matter! My brother is correct. We waste our time here when we could be...doing something else!
Butterfly YueliaJust wait! I want to know how you can't care about Reveria being destroyed! Just explain this to me—
PierreWho'd have thought a tiny little bug would make for such heavy conversation?
ButchDon't you know no jokes, butterfly?
PierreWe live in a nice and peaceful world, butterfly. It's easy to make a living, even without a regular job!
Butterfly YueliaWell, yeah, but—
PierreIf things get tough, you can always go foraging in the forest or just hang out somewhere.
PierreThings work out in the end. Which is why there's no reason to worry about your doomsday nonsense.
YueliaI didn't get very far with those guys.
YueliaBut it did become very clear to me that so many were more concerned with their own limited worlds...
Yueliarather than caring about the greater health of the world they all shared.
YueliaVery few people were interested in taking up a Life... which meant there were fewer wishes around.
YueliaBut then I met [Player]!
ErikFresh into
HughesA youngster who, at first glance, appeared to be a run-of-the-mill no-goodnik but became a great help.
YueliaYes! When I saw [Player], I saw a wish! A wish that I could help come true!
LauraIt sounds like it would be a great help if everyone realized the true power their wishes held.
YueliaI agree.
YueliaBut it's something that has to come naturally from inside each individual. That's what makes it so hard.
YueliaA wish has to grow on its own. And its power must then be accepted. So many people shy away from it.
YueliaIt makes me wonder...even if I collected all the wishes in the world, would it be enough to save Reveria?
YueliaI've traveled far and wide finding out people's wishes and noting them all...
YueliaAnd yet...it seems like it's just not enough.
LauraDon't be silly, my little butterfly.
DamienYou have done more than your share.
PinoYou've brought us a greater understanding of the world we often take for granted, Yuelia.
OliviaAnd look what you've done! You've come this far because you want to save Reveria, right?
YueliaYes...
LauraAnd that was a natural wish, right?
YueliaYes, of course!
DamienWe all want the same thing.
ErikYes. We all share the same wish.
YueliaOh! Is that— It's true, isn't it?!
LauraYou've brought us all together to share the same wish, Yuelia. This is all thanks to you.
YueliaOh, no, Laura, thank you! It makes me so happy to hear all of this.
HughesNow that we are of one mind, we must take action.
ErikIt is as you say, Hughes. That is why we have assembled here today.
PinoI'd like to raise a motion that we file a complaint with Yuelia's father, Reveria's creator.
PinoWe live here. This is our world. We'll be very... inconvenienced if Reveria is destroyed, right?
PinoI propose we go speak with this...y'know, this god, and tell him how we feel about Reveria.
PinoPerhaps if we show him we're making an effort, he will be able to help us.
ErikThe forest boy's idea isn't so bad.
LeilahSo you want to...go to where? The god's house? And knock on his door or something?
LauraSounds like we're taking a trip to Lunares!
OliviaI'm on board! But...how do we get there?
LauraSimple! Yuelia, how did you get here from Lunares?
YueliaIt's a little embarrassing, but I don't quite remember how I got here... I'm sorry.
LauraWell, we're doomed, then.
YueliaIt was my first time being a butterfly, so learning to fly was already a lot for me. It's just a big blur...
LauraHa ha! Sorry. I just got this image of you as a Fledgling butterfly trying to fly for the first time.
HughesIt appears that we are all overlooking something.
HughesWhoa. That is weird. The Goddess Ship in the Elderwood!
Hughes... Yes, the, uh... That's the ship said to have carried the Goddess from Lunares to Reveria.
HughesWas that what you had in mind earlier, Pino?
PinoSure. I do not know if that ship will work, however.
LauraHughes, what are the chances of getting that thing into flying shape?
HughesI'm sure getting it repaired will not be a problem.
HughesBut, alas, the ship will not fly, I'm afraid.
LauraWhy not?
ErikStop toying with us, Hughes! Speak plainly!
HughesOf course. The reason it won't fly is not a problem with the machinery itself.
HughesIt's the lack of...fuel.
HughesIt would appear the engine uses a resource that is specific to Lunares.
HughesWithout obtaining a high-octane Floatstone, I'm afraid we won't be able to fly the ship.
LauraWait. We use Floatstones all the time. Those are just the things that airships run on, right?
HughesThat's right.
ErikWell, let's just get a cart full of Floatstones up to the ship and we'll be off!
HughesUnfortunately, that will be of no use.
HughesAccording to my calculations, even with all the Floatstones in Reveria, we will lack sufficient power.
HughesIt would need to be a Floatstone of exceptionally high, um...floating power, to use a scientific term.
ErikSurely there must be some way we can get our hands on a...high-octane floaty-powered rock!
OliviaWhat about Terra Nimbus, Andy?
OliviaDon't they supposedly have Floatstones there?
AndyI think I remember reading that, yes.
AndyBut that's just a legend, isn't it? I mean...
AndyWell, I guess I shouldn't assume the legends are not true at this point.
ErikThat being said, how can we locate a legendary floating island?
LauraI remember seeing Terra Nimbus in a picture book when I was younger.
DamienIt's recorded in the lore of Al Maajik, though it is commonly written off as a simple fairy tale.
DamienI don't know if anyone has ever seriously considered it could be...a real place in Reveria.
AndyWell, now, let's assume it does exist. Where then would it be?
???OH, TERRA NIMBUS EXISTS, AWRIGHT!
FalconIt sure is a real place! I know, because I've seen it with my very own two eyes!
Erik...Anyone know this man?
FalconYour Kingness, I am Falcon. I was once considered the leadin' aviator in all Castele! I was big time!
ErikAnd you claim to have espied Terra Nimbus?
FalconOh, I don't know about that, Your High Majesticness, but I've seen it! I swear it!
HughesOh, well, that's helpful. Do tell us, then, O great Falcon, where is this island located?
FalconI wish I could say, my most noble sire lordy lord.
FalconI saw it back when I was a strappin' youth. More strappin' than now. I don't remember it so well...
FalconBut it exists! It floats in the sky, sure as a fly and as true as I stand before you, my kingle kingley.
FalconMaybe we can all go up in the sky sometime and search for Sumwhare Island together!
PaladinI'm sorry, milord. This man tricked us with fake credentials for entry into the summit!
FalconFake credentials? You didn't seem concerned with my credentials once I gave you all that candy, son!
PaladinHe ate it all! He didn't even give me any! But regardless...I'm sorry, sir. We're going to have to escort you out.
FalconWell, that's fine—I've made enough of a scene here. Good-bye, Your Royal Gracey Lord...ness! Sire.
ErikMy, my. That was quite...unexpected.
HughesFalcon...yes. I believe I've met him before.
HughesI had to reach out to pilots from across the land when I was investigating the Goddess Ship.
HughesHe was one of them. I must have slipped and told him of the summit.
HughesMy apologies, Your Grace. The man is utterly harmless, I assure you.
LauraWhat of what he said? Is any of that true?
HughesWell, he was indeed known as the best pilot in Castele for quite some time. His word went far.
HughesWritings from the time the Goddess lived among us do mention a place called Sumwhare Island...
HughesBut no such island exists on any atlas or map.
HughesWhich leads me to one conclusion...
LauraYou believe this place...might be Terra Nimbus?
HughesIf it actually exists...then, yes. Possibly. Maybe.
ErikThe existence and whereabouts of Terra Nimbus shall be exhaustively investigated!
ErikAs for now, I believe we should break. My thirst for pickles has been awakened by all of this summit stuff.
YueliaWow.
YueliaI get so nervous talking in front of a lot of people like that. Am I sweating? I feel hot.
YueliaWhile we've got some time now...I think we should go talk to that pilot, Falcon.
YueliaEither he's full of nonsense, or he is our only lead. We need to find out one way or another.
YueliaLet's go track him down before they reconvene the summit here.
FalconWhat can I do for ya young'uns?
YueliaHi! We were over at the Royal Court just now...when you busted in there? And started shouting?
FalconOh yeah. I remember that as if it were only a few minutes ago.
FalconWhenever I talk about Terra Nimbus, I'm shown the door right quick. Same's happen as same's does.
YueliaWell, we're not here to...same's do. We're actually interested in asking you a few questions about it.
YueliaCan you tell us more about seeing Terra Nimbus?
FalconWhat?! You...really want to hear it?
FalconWhat's the angle here, pal? I wasn't born yesterday, y'know! Or the day before that!
FalconI guess y'all do seem like a sincere duo, though.
FalconAwright. I'll tell ya. But you gotta promise you'll believe me...even though you can't really do that. But try.
Dark, ominous clouds obscured Lunares from sight... Rumbling thunder shook the very earth below. A brave youth expertly guided his ship through the turbulent gale. That youth was our hero, Falcon! The best there was in Castele, Falcon! The hero of this tale, the valiant Falcon! The chivalrous and courteous Falcon! The sprightly and vivacious ladies' man, Falcon... I was quite the ladies' man, you know.
YueliaI have no doubts about that, Mr. Falcon. But let's get back to Terra Nimbus...
Falcon...That was back when I had more energy, see? So I could go out all night and still fly the next day!
FalconAnd that, my friends, is the tale of how I first saw Terra Nimbus in all its glory.
Yuelia*zzzz* Carrot Soup...
YueliaOh! I'm so sorry! I must've... I was just...
FalconHAH! Most people catch ME dozin' off. That's all right, young'un. I know how it is.
FalconIt's nice of you kids to humor me, but I know I'm just a hopeless old man chasin' a dream on his own.
YueliaWhat do you mean by that?
FalconOh, don't listen to me, sweetie. Things are just different these days with no students, y'know.
FalconI useta have a pupil or two that was interested in flyin' and maybe someday seein' Terra Nimbus!
FalconWhen they leave one by one...you start to get a sense of how time slips away. How dreams slip away.
FalconThere was one student of mine...best darn pilot I'd ever seen. He coulda found Terra Nimbus.
YueliaHe was a great pilot, eh?
FalconHe was an ace.
FalconHe would be messin' around in my garage workshop here when he was just old enough to hold a wrench!
FalconOne day, I figured I'd show him the cockpit of an airship. We were just jokin' around, mind you...
FalconBut that little trickster pointed to somethin' behind me, and when my back was turned...
Falconhe went ahead and took off in the airship! Did three circles 'round Castele before a perfect landing!
FalconThat boy was really somethin'. Said he was gonna find Terra Nimbus again! Said he'd come back, but...
Falconwell...they never do. Everyone grows up and gets pretty busy with their own Life and all, I s'pose.
YueliaDo you know where this pilot ended up?
FalconHow am I s'posed to know? I can't keep track of all these young'uns everywhere!
FalconBut I ain't heard from him since he was rentin' one of those rooms from Pam.
FalconShe might be able to help you.
FalconI'm grateful you came to see me. It's nice for an old man's mind to remember companionship.
FalconFind Terra Nimbus. It's real, y'know. It's real...
PamWhy, hello there. If it isn't my favorite adventuring duo. And what might you two be up to today?
PamEveryone is buzzing with excitement about the summit over at the castle.
PamWhen all is said and done, you just have to sit down with me and fill me in on all the juicy details!
YueliaWe actually had a question for you, Pam. Do you remember renting a room to one of Falcon's pupils?
PamOh, yes, of course. I don't remember his name, but I do recall he was headed to...Port Puerto, I think.
PamThe airships are just so popular over there on the coast. "The port to Reveria's skies," as the kids say.
YueliaI wonder if Olivia or Andy know this pilot.
YueliaEven if they don't, I think it's worth checking out.
YueliaLet's see if we can track the pilot down. Maybe he can help us with finding Terra Nimbus.
YueliaEven if he can't, maybe he can point us to someone who can.
YueliaIt's not much to go on...but it's something.
PamHonestly, I feel terrible that I can't remember his name, but he was a very focused young man.
YueliaThanks, Pam! You've been a great help!
YueliaLet's speak with Olivia first, [Player]. I want to see if she knows anything about this.
YueliaWe'll fill you in on all the details later, Pam.
PamROBIN! That was his name! You're looking for Robin.
YueliaOh, great! Thanks for the tips, Pam!
ErikWell, I must say I'm surprised anything useful came out of your...meeting with that man.
ErikBut if you think a pupil of his could help us find Terra Nimbus, I am inclined to trust your instincts.
YueliaNo guarantee. But finding this guy is worth a shot.
HughesEven if that were the case, there is no guarantee he would succeed in finding such a place.
YueliaYeah...that's remarkably like what I just said, Hughes.
ErikWe have precious little else to go on.
ErikWe shall resume our discussions here.
ErikMeanwhile, you can help us by seeing if you can find any other information regarding Terra Nimbus.
Erik*Now...did we have any more pickles left?*
YueliaUnderstood, King Erik!
YueliaOlivia, we were hoping maybe you could help us find this pilot named Robin.
OliviaPerhaps Crankshaft can help you. He knows many of the pilots in Port Puerto.
YueliaGreat! Thanks!
OliviaCrankshaft is our Chief Airship Pilot.
AndyWell, yes, he still is, technically, but...*you know, we were going to talk about that.*
YueliaIs something wrong?
AndyNo, no, it's nothing! Yes, start with Crankshaft. You'll probably be able to find him at...Cocina Rica.
OliviaIf you have any trouble finding it, Luciano can show you where it is.
YueliaGot it! Thanks!
YueliaLet's get going!
OliviaOh my! That is...quite...a thing to witness.
OliviaIt would be so nice to be able to go back and forth like that. I'd love to be a fish sometimes.
Butterfly YueliaOoh, let me know if you figure out how to do that! I'd love to try that out.
Butterfly YueliaPort Puerto, here we come!
LauraDad, can I go with them?
ErikNot this time, darling.
OpheliaWe need you here, Princess Laura. We have distinguished guests from all over Reveria...
OpheliaIt would be unthinkable for the Castele princess to leave the castle at a time such as this.
Laura*sigh* Fine. I shall perform my *boring* duties as a *boring* princess for the good of all. *Booooring.*
Erik[Player] and Butterfly, we are counting on you.
ErikPlease let us know if you come across anything useful regarding the existence of Terra Nimbus.
Butterfly YueliaOK! We're leaving now—for real this time!
Butterfly YueliaWas it just me, or was Andy a bit weird when he was talking about this Crankshaft guy?
Butterfly YueliaI hope we're not getting in over our heads here... I don't even know if that's possible at this point.
Butterfly YueliaLet's take the airship to Port Puerto. Time is of the essence here! I'm gonna hop on you real quick.
Butterfly YueliaOnward, [Player]!
CrankshaftAhoy! An' who are youze?
Butterfly Yuelia*This guy is making me dizzy just looking at him.*
CrankshaftTh' heck is that? A wee talkin' butterfly tryin' to say somethin' to old Crankshaft?
CrankshaftBoy, this Barley Juice is messin' with mah ears now! I'm hearin' butterflies!
Butterfly YueliaYour hearing is fine, sir...Crankshaft. I am a talking butterfly. Do you happen to know anything about—
CrankshaftWHOA, WHOA, WHOA, WHOA!
CrankshaftDon't you be jus' all, "Oh, hey, I'ma talkin' butterfly— do you know of a good sandwich shop in the area?"
Butterfly YueliaLook, we just wanted to ask you a couple questions, but if you're not interested—
CrankshaftOh, I jus' bet y'are. OK, lassie, yer right. Jus' keep flappin' those lips like a talkin' mailbox...flappity flap.
Butterfly Yuelia*Sheesh, what is this guy's problem?*
CrankshaftAwwww...whassa matter, li'l flappin' fly? Did old Crankshaft make ya upset there?
Butterfly YueliaMiss Olivia said you were the chief pilot in this town. I can't believe they'd put you in a position like that.
Butterfly YueliaMaybe they were talking about another Crankshaft. My mistake. Good day.
CrankshaftYer darn tootin' izza good day! Every day izza good day where...old... Where I come from...
AuroraDad!
CrankshaftSweetie bird honey pie darling peanut...sweetie.
AuroraWhat are you doing?! Just look at you!
CrankshaftAh, yes. Jus' lookit you, my honey mustard muffin darling, Aurora...
Aurora*You said you were done with all of this!*
CrankshaftEnough with youze! I'll be done with all o' this when I'm ready to be *hic* done with *hic* all of...
AuroraOh, Dad...you were thinking about Larkin again, weren't you?
Butterfly YueliaExcuse me. Sorry to just interrupt here.
AuroraAnd you are...?
Butterfly YueliaWell, we've come here from Castele.
Butterfly YueliaWe're looking for a pilot called Robin. Do you know him, by any chance?
AuroraWhat do you want with Robin?
AuroraHe's very busy, you know.
Butterfly YueliaSo you do know him?!
AuroraYes, of course. He's over at our workshop.
Butterfly YueliaCan you take us to see him? Please? We have a very important matter to discuss with him.
CrankshaftOyah?! Wut's so important? Prolly jus' somethin' silly like flyin' veggies or floatin' islands inna sky...
AuroraI apologize for my father. Some days...some days are tough for him.
AuroraI'm Aurora. Pleased to meet you.
Butterfly YueliaI'm Yuelia, and this is [Player].
AuroraSo you must be the talking butterfly who's really the daughter of the Life Goddess I heard about.
Butterfly YueliaHuh?! Oh no, I... I don't know what you mean.
AuroraRight... Well, our workshop is on the east side of the marina. Let's head over there.
AuroraThis is our workshop. Not as busy as it used to be...
AuroraI'm sorry about that...whole thing earlier. Dad has been such a mess recently.
AuroraLooking at him, you wouldn't guess he's the Chief Pilot here in Port Puerto.
AuroraRobin originally came here hoping to work with him.
AuroraBut Dad just wasn't in a very good place. I felt kind of bad for Robin... Dad was kind of his hero.
AuroraRobin was so down...so I told him he could stay here and help in our workshop.
Butterfly YueliaHe lives inside your workshop?
AuroraHeh heh. Yeah, well. More like he works in there and takes small breaks to nap. He's pretty...focused.
AuroraHe tries to get Dad to help him every now and then, but it's just been no good ever since, well... *sigh*
Butterfly YueliaEver since what?
AuroraAh...just, uh...never mind.
AuroraCome on in. I'll introduce you to Robin.
AuroraHEY, ROBIN! SOMEONE TO SEE YOU!
RobinWHAT'D YOU SAY?! WHO'S THAT?! LEMME TURN THIS OFF! HANG ON!
Butterfly YueliaSorry to interrupt your work here.
Butterfly YueliaI'm Yuelia, and this is [Player].
Butterfly YueliaThis may sound like an odd question, but...do you know anything about Terra Nimbus?
Butterfly YueliaWe talked to Falcon earlier, or rather he crashed a meeting we were having, and...
Butterfly YueliaWell, he said he's actually seen Terra Nimbus.
Butterfly YueliaHe seemed to think your piloting skills might just actually...well, that maybe you'd be able to find it.
RobinYou spoke with Old Man Falcon, eh?
RobinYou believe that story of his? About actually seein' Terra Nimbus?
RobinMost people just laugh at him, you know. He's become kind of a joke 'round these parts.
RobinCourse, if you're serious... I mean, if you actually do believe the old man, well, I might be able to help ya.
Butterfly YueliaWell, to be honest, we don't know what to believe. But that's why we wanted to talk to you!
Butterfly YueliaIf there's anything you can do to help us, we'd really appreciate it. There isn't much time before...
AuroraBefore...before what?
Butterfly YueliaUh...y'know, before...the end of Reveria.
AuroraSo you think an extremely powerful Floatstone would get that ship working?
RobinWell now...isn't that the darndest thing.
RobinThe other butterfly pretty much said the same thing.
Butterfly YueliaThe other...? Oh no.
RobinYeah, that other butterfly has been quite a big help here, actually.
RobinThanks to her, we've narrowed down the area where Terra Nimbus could actually exist.
RobinShe should be back anytime now. You know her?
Butterfly YueliaYeah...I think I know her.
Butterfly NoeliaRobin, I'm back. And boy, are my arms tired.
Butterfly NoeliaCan you massage my neck? Maybe we can find a pair of tweezers or something.
Butterfly YueliaHello, Noelia.
RobinNoelia, Yuelia. Yuelia, Noelia. Noelia, [Player]. [Player], Noelia. I think that's everyone.
RobinUnless...do y'all already know each other?
Butterfly NoeliaWhat are you doing here?!
Butterfly YueliaWe want to find Terra Nimbus.
Butterfly YueliaAnd we need Robin to take us there.
RobinWait—what?! You didn't say anything about that.
Butterfly NoeliaYeesh, look at you! Showing up to sponge off all our hard work. You're just a leech with pretty wings!
Butterfly NoeliaShameless, you know. Just shameless.
Butterfly YueliaNo! We're not leeching off anybody.
RobinNow just calm down there, Noelia!
Butterfly NoeliaBut, Robin, this...other...talking butterfly is just—
RobinNoelia, please. I've already asked you nicely now.
Butterfly NoeliaOK, OK, fine. Go ahead. Go on. I'll just flap here quietly not saying a word.
RobinI'm really sorry. Noelia meant no offense.
Butterfly YueliaYes, she did.
Butterfly NoeliaI sure did! And it's my pleasure to tell you I made it so we can now go to Terra Nimbus!
RobinDid you sort out the fuel situation?
Butterfly NoeliaSure did! We should have plenty now!
RobinThat's great news! Good job, Noelia!
RobinLooks like everything is about ready, then. Should we give it a try, Aurora?
AuroraLet's do it!
AuroraWe can complete our Floatstone!
Butterfly YueliaWait. Noelia, is that what you've been doing with those Doomstones?!
Butterfly YueliaYou've been using them to make a Floatstone?
Butterfly NoeliaShush. That info is given out on a need-to-know basis, and you are not on said basis.
Butterfly YueliaReally? That's what you're going with here?
Butterfly NoeliaOh, stop looking at me like that with that... expectant flapping! I hate that!
Butterfly NoeliaOK, fine! What do you want? An explanation?!
Butterfly YueliaYay! Let's have an explanation!
Butterfly NoeliaWell, we figured out that once the energy leaves a Doomstone, it will float if it's sent back to the sky.
Butterfly YueliaEven after it's all broken up?
Butterfly NoeliaRight. Well, so we've been using these pieces and shards to try to put together a Floatstone!
Butterfly YueliaYou can do that?
Butterfly NoeliaRobin first came up with the idea. And I figured if we could put all the Doomstones together, then...
RobinNoelia helped me put it all together. She's really being modest.
Butterfly YueliaI doubt that.
Butterfly NoeliaOoh, jealousy does not become you, Yuelia.
Butterfly NoeliaLook, just think about it, though. I mean, these things were floating in the sky before they crashed into us.
RobinI never would've thought Doomstones could turn into Floatstones. I would've thought it impossible!
RobinBut I'm saying this right now to two butterflies, so... all bets are pretty much off at this point.
Butterfly YueliaWow. What can I say except that...I'm impressed.
Butterfly YueliaBut, Noelia, why are you suddenly so interested in Terra Nimbus?
Butterfly NoeliaWell...while you've been down here trying to save the world, I've been doing my own research.
Butterfly NoeliaI think Mother used to live on Terra Nimbus.
Butterfly YueliaAre you sure? How did you find that out?
Butterfly NoeliaWell, it wasn't just one thing. I had to sort through a lot of legends, folktales, half-truths...
Butterfly NoeliaBut this last piece I found in one of the old Port Puerto legends really did it for me.
Butterfly NoeliaIt talked about the disappearance of the Goddess and her return to live among the "isles in the sky."
Butterfly NoeliaI don't think that was just poetic language.
Butterfly NoeliaI think, well...*sniff* I think Mother may...
Butterfly NoeliaI think...*sniff* I think Terra Nimbus may have been the last place she visited.
Butterfly NoeliaCan we just get the engine ready now, Robin?
Butterfly NoeliaI don't want to just be flapping here all day.
RobinOf course! I do need to make a few final adjustments, but yeah...
RobinI sure do wish the big boss were here. Y'know, just to make sure we're good to push some altitude!
AuroraI don't think my father is going to help us, Robin. But do you think the airship is ready for this?
RobinIt'll be fine. I mean...yeah, sure. Fine. I think. I hope.
AuroraDon't ever go into motivational speaking.
RobinDid you guys meet the big boss, Aurora's dad?
RobinHe's the Chief Pilot of Port Puerto! One of the best you'll ever meet!
RobinWell, one of the best when he's...when he's flying.
AuroraDad had a close friend who would go out with him searching for Terra Nimbus...
AuroraBut his friend, Larkin... He disappeared in the airship Dad had been fixing up.
AuroraDad hasn't been himself ever since. He won't even talk about Terra Nimbus lately.
RobinHey, he'll get back on his feet eventually! A great man like him won't be broken so easily! No way.
RobinEspecially if we manage to find Terra Nimbus...
RobinWe've got to act now. It's all in our hands.
AuroraWe have to be sure the airship can take the...kind of pressure that...
AuroraI'm so sorry. Excuse me!
Butterfly YueliaAurora...what...what was that?
Butterfly YueliaAurora...? Are you OK?
Butterfly Yuelia*What is she looking at?*
AuroraIs there something I can help you with?
Aurora*sigh* I'm sorry. I didn't mean to sound so...terse.
AuroraI was just...when I was little, I used to watch my dad work on airships here.
AuroraThis place brings back a lot of memories.
AuroraDad and Larkin would hang out here for hours just talking. Dad was so...happy then.
Butterfly YueliaWhat is that in your hand?
AuroraOh...nothing.
AuroraIt's just a piece of the first Floatstone that Dad gave to me when I was little.
Butterfly YueliaYou can barely see it!
AuroraDad made a promise to Larkin and me. He said we'd use this stone to find Terra Nimbus someday.
AuroraLooking at it now, there's no way a tiny stone like this could make our big dreams come true.
AuroraI used to think it was something special...
AuroraNow it's just a reminder of better days.
AuroraAnd the fact that they're gone for good.
Butterfly YueliaYou don't know that for certain!
AuroraWow...guess I just had a big, sloppy piece of depression pie, huh? Sorry about that.
Butterfly YueliaAurora, is there anything we can do to help?
AuroraI don't know. It's just really hard to watch my dad do this to himself. I know what he's going through, but...
Auroraat the same time, I have no idea what he's feeling. That probably doesn't make much sense, I know.
AuroraMy dad and Larkin were such good friends, though. I think that's why he keeps Robin at arm's length.
AuroraHe's scared of getting too close to someone again. And that's why he won't help with the airship...
AuroraAnyway, the world's fate depends on us, right?! No time for feeling sorry. I'll just throw this away...
Butterfly YueliaDon't throw that stone away, Aurora! I'll take it.
AuroraYou want it? It's lost its floating power, you know.
AuroraBut I don't have any use for it anymore.
AuroraI should be thanking you for lending me an ear. I feel a little better now.
AuroraIt's time to hit the workshop! I think Robin and I are close to getting this one operational!
Butterfly Yuelia[Player], let's go see Crankshaft again.
Butterfly YueliaThis stone may have lost its floating power...
Butterfly Yueliabut I think there may be something very pure still inside this tiny little thing.
Butterfly YueliaSomething that Crankshaft might be interested in.
CrankshaftWhaddya want?!
Butterfly Yuelia*Looks like someone's still hitting the Barley Juice...*
CrankshaftWhaddya whisperin' about over there? Ain't nobody hittin' no joosh! That's joosh aboosh!
CrankshaftStuff don't taste no good no more anywayz. Not since...not since nunya bisnizz!
Butterfly YueliaCrankshaft, we need your help finding Terra Nimbus.
CrankshaftAll youze talkin' Terra Nimbus dis, Terra Nimbus dat, Terra Nimbus disdat. It don't exist, I tell youze!
CrankshaftChase after what's not even there an' ya lose what... is actually...there. In front o' ya.
CrankshaftAin't no Terra Nimbus in front o' me. Or in front o' no one else no neither!
Butterfly YueliaI think Terra Nimbus is real.
CrankshaftI don't care what a wee li'l flyin' grasshopper thinks. It's makin' me dizzy just lookin' atcha.
Crankshaft'Sides, it don't matter none. Widdout my expertise, ain't no airship flyin' no ways.
CrankshaftAnd when no airships flyin', ain't no accidents happenin'...ain't no one getting hurt. Y'hear me?!
CrankshaftIs everyone blind 'cept me?! Lookit! Rocks fallin' from the sky is a sign that nobody be flyin' anyhow!
CrankshaftIt's how the heavens to be tellin' youze—stay outta the air and stay on the ground.
Butterfly YueliaYou're not the only one who can get an airship off the ground, y'know.
Butterfly YueliaAurora and Robin are just about done preparing an airship for its first flight.
CrankshaftWhat?! Aurora's workin' on an airship?
Butterfly YueliaYes. And it's almost ready.
Butterfly YueliaRobin is confident he can reach Terra Nimbus...
Butterfly YueliaWell, he's going to give it his best try anyway.
Butterfly YueliaDo you know what this is, Crankshaft?
CrankshaftWuzzit? A rock.
Butterfly YueliaIt's Aurora's. She said you gave it to her many years ago. She's kept it ever since.
CrankshaftWait a second... Dassa Floatstone there?
Butterfly YueliaRemember the promise you made her when she was little? That you'd use this to find Terra Nimbus?
CrankshaftI gave the wee lassie this stone as a gift...
Butterfly YueliaThat stone wasn't the only gift. You gave her a promise that day as well.
CrankshaftWhaddya know, ye li'l talkin' moth. Yer right.
Butterfly YueliaRobin came to Port Puerto just to work with you.
Butterfly YueliaDoesn't that mean something to you?
Butterfly YueliaYou brushed him off, but Robin isn't complaining. He just went right to work on that airship.
CrankshaftThose kids and that blasted airship...
CrankshaftI need a drink to clear my head...
Butterfly YueliaDon't you think you've had enough Barley Juice?!
CrankshaftHar har... I sure do, you li'l airborne ant.
CrankshaftI was thinkin' I need a fresh cup o' coffee and some cold water on my face if I'm gonna help those kids!
Butterfly YueliaHA! Now that's what I wanted to hear!
CrankshaftThanks, butterfly. You're a good bug.
RobinI don't know what the problem is! I can't get her to start. I've tried everything!
AuroraMaybe the fuel lines?
RobinNo, I checked those. Ignition switch is fine. We've got plenty of power...
RobinIt just doesn't seem to be taking up anything from the Floatstone... How is that possible?
AuroraBut we tested it thoroughly. It should be working... Let's take another look at the engine.
Butterfly NoeliaDon't be so down, Robin. It's just a minor setback.
RobinNo, it's not. I mean, it's really beyond me this time... Everything is in place! We should be flying!
CrankshaftWell, at least you got that part right!
RobinBoss?!
CrankshaftYou can't fly an airship if your spirit is deflated!
CrankshaftAnd there that butterfly was, tellin' me you weren't the type of person to ever complain.
RobinOh, I wasn't complaining, sir. I was just...trying to think out loud!
CrankshaftYeah, I know how it is when you have to think out loud while you're working. Real loud, sometimes.
CrankshaftSo...this is the airship you two put together, eh?
CrankshaftNot bad, not bad at all...
RobinI don't know what the problem is. Everything checks out. I hope it's not a design flaw.
CrankshaftWell, I woulda never thought you two could've put together an airship on your own.
CrankshaftBut you indeed blew my hat off with this! Y'see I don't have it on anymore!
AuroraWe both put everything we have into this, Dad.
RobinAn airship that won't fly is just a piece of junk...
CrankshaftHa ha! I see you remember the first thing I taught you about airships! That's good!
CrankshaftThis thing sure is pretty. But airships were made for the sky, not for art galleries.
CrankshaftAurora, bring me my tools, will ya?
AuroraWhat?! OK, sure! Just give me a second!
RobinIt's good to see you, Boss.
CrankshaftAw now, don't start gettin' all sentimental, boy. We got some work to do.
CrankshaftI can help you out here, Robin. But you know once she's airborne, it's gonna be all you up there.
RobinI understand, Boss!
Butterfly NoeliaWe know you can do it, Robin!
RobinIs it still sticking?
CrankshaftHang on there. Sometimes it just takes a little bit of patience. Patience and *ungh* elbow grease...
AuroraDo you need anything else over there, Dad?
CrankshaftNope. In fact, I think we're just about done here... Just *ungh* give me one *nff* more second...
AuroraYou think that did it?
RobinThere's only one way to find out! Thanks for your help, Boss.
CrankshaftThis airship is top of the line now. I'd stake my word on it. You two put together a real beauty here.
RobinWow! You really think so?
CrankshaftI know so. I've seen a lotta airships, and this one may be right up there with the best of 'em.
AuroraIt's good to see you back at work, Dad.
CrankshaftYeah, well, you've got these two to thank for that. [Player] and that little busybody butterfly there.
CrankshaftThey showed me this Floatstone here...
AuroraOh. Yeah. That silly thing... I kinda kept it all this time.
CrankshaftIt's too small to power an airship. But in its own way, I think it did quite a bit to get this thing flying.
AuroraThanks to you!
AuroraI always knew you'd help us out, Dad.
CrankshaftHa ha. Ah, Aurora...you always had faith in me, didn't ya, my dear?
Butterfly YueliaDid you see that?!
Butterfly YueliaThat Floatstone... It was glowing for a second there!
Butterfly YueliaThere's still a little bit of juice left in that thing!
Butterfly YueliaWell, [Player], I think we're back on track!
RobinAll right, everyone! Flight 001 to Terra Nimbus now boarding all rows!
CrankshaftHa ha! All rows indeed. So who's gonna be in that second row with you, Robin?
RobinWell, it's only a two-seater, but I hadn't quite decided who should come with me.
Butterfly Yuelia[Player] volunteers!
RobinThat was easy. Let's go, [Player].
Butterfly NoeliaAnd I'm going too, of course.
Butterfly YueliaNoelia, there's only one passenger seat.
Butterfly NoeliaYou're a butterfly, Sis.
Butterfly NoeliaThink about it.
Robin[Player], just let me know when you're ready!
RobinAre you good to go? [Choice: Time to fly / Not just yet]
RobinOK. Just let me know when you're ready to board the airship.
AuroraHave a safe flight!
CrankshaftYou two come back safe now, y'hear?
Butterfly Yuelia[Player], I've got butterflies in my stomach!
Butterfly YueliaThere's probably a better way of saying that...
Butterfly NoeliaI don't know what you're so nervous about.
Butterfly NoeliaWe still don't know whether or not Terra Nimbus even exists.
Butterfly YueliaBut I know it does! And we're going there!
Butterfly YueliaYou worked so hard to get this airship running. How can you be so pessimistic?
Butterfly NoeliaYou've got no idea how hard I worked, Sis. And I'm just being a realist.
RobinAll aboard! Let's go!
Robin3...2...1... Let's do this!
RobinWe've cleared the cloud line! Yee-haw!
Butterfly NoeliaNice work, Robin!
Butterfly YueliaYou know, [Player], this reminds me of...
Butterfly Yuelia...It's almost like how I got to Reveria.
Butterfly YueliaI was flying through the clouds...
Butterfly Yueliabut everything past that is just a blur.
RobinOh my...
Butterfly YueliaIt's an island! An island in the sky!
Butterfly NoeliaIt's Terra Nimbus! It's real!
RobinOh, man, if only Old Man Falcon could be here!
RobinWE DID IT! WOOO-HOOO! TERRA NIMBUS, AHOY!
RobinUh...what was that?
Butterfly NoeliaWhat's wrong, Robin?
RobinI don't know. I didn't like how that felt...
RobinAltitude is good...still OK on fuel...doesn't feel like we got any damage here...
Butterfly NoeliaWhatever, just get us to Terra Nimbus!
Butterfly YueliaI remember how I landed in Reveria now!
Butterfly YueliaI was flying through the clouds, and then before I knew what was happening...
Butterfly Yueliaeverything just stopped. And suddenly I was screaming as I plummeted to the ground.
Butterfly YueliaI didn't do that.
Butterfly NoeliaAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
Butterfly Noelia[Player]! Come on, wake up!
Robin[Player]! Are you OK?
RobinOh, I'm so glad you're OK. I don't know what happened to the airship!
RobinWe were cruising along fine when the engine just...stopped.
RobinAt least no one seems hurt.
Butterfly NoeliaWe're lucky we landed...
Butterfly Noeliawherever we are.
RobinWe must've just made it to the edge of Terra Nimbus.
Butterfly NoeliaLet's do some reconnaissance. That'll be the quickest way to orient ourselves.
RobinKeep an eye out for our airship. Or...any pieces of it.
Butterfly NoeliaYuelia, you and I will—
Butterfly NoeliaWhere is she?
Butterfly NoeliaArgh! Of course. Now we're going to have to go search for her too!
Butterfly Noelia*sigh* She's always making things about her.
RobinJust look at it! This is amazing.
Butterfly NoeliaWe really are floating in the sky. You'd never know it if you didn't look down!
RobinI can't wait to get back and tell Old Man Falcon—
Butterfly NoeliaWhoa. What is that?
RobinIt...kind of looked like a Plushling. Kind of.
Butterfly NoeliaMaybe they have a different race of Plushlings living up here.
Butterfly NoeliaLet's follow it and see where it's going.
Butterfly NoeliaWe may be able to get some more info about where we are exactly.
RobinGood idea. Let's do it!
RobinLooks like some type of Plushling village...
Butterfly NoeliaThose are the cutest houses I've ever seen.
RobinHey, look!
RobinThe airship!
RobinBut how did it get here?
Butterfly NoeliaIt doesn't even look like it took any damage!
RobinI'm not so sure. I'd have to take a look inside to... Hrm. That's odd.
Butterfly NoeliaSomething wrong?
RobinNo, but it does look like there was some damage. As well as some repairs.
RobinLooks like the fuel is just about gone, but the airship itself has been repaired. Quite well, I might add.
Butterfly NoeliaThat's impossible. Who could have fixed it? That would require specific knowledge of an airship.
???Should I have left it the way it was?
???Welcome to Terra Nimbus!
???Well, no need to thank me, I guess. Or to...say anything in response.
???Some of the Plushlings brought me your little airship here.
???Boy, this thing really brings back some memories...
RobinAre you...are you Larkin?
LarkinHey, that's pretty good! You do any other tricks? Guess how old I am!
RobinWe thought you...you died in an airship accident!
LarkinWell, that would kind of take the fun out of guessing my age, then, huh?
LarkinSo lemme guess. You're one of Falcon's new students. Is that right?
LarkinOh, wait! Or are you studying with ol' Crankshaft?
RobinThat's right!
LarkinYeah...some of the mods on there look like his work.
LarkinLooks like I'm not the only one in the habit of making "improvised landings" here on Terra Nimbus.
RobinI've heard so much about you. It's nice to know that you're OK.
RobinCrankshaft and Aurora will be so happy to see you when we go back to Reveria!
LarkinSounds good to me! I've been stuck here all this time. Your ship was fixable. Mine was...not.
LarkinBut do you think she has another flight in her?
RobinOf course she does!
RobinNo, wait! The Floatstone got busted. We don't have enough fuel to get back!
LarkinYou need a Floatstone?
RobinYeah! That's the fuel we used to get here. Oh, man, now what are we gonna do?!
LarkinWell, you could just...ask for one, I guess. I mean... we are on a floating island.
LarkinBecause, well, Floatstones are pretty much all over the place on Terra Nimbus... You knew that, right?
Butterfly NoeliaOf course we knew that! We're not *ahem* dumb.
Butterfly NoeliaDo you think we could get enough Floatstones to lift a huge airship? Not just this little one?
LarkinA huge airship, you say...? Well, huge is a relative term, but...yeah, probably.
LarkinYou'd want to get a high-grade Floatstone. A pure one. Not like these ones around here.
LarkinThere are plenty on the island. You just gotta search for them.
LarkinThere might be some more info in that empty shack just to the north of here.
Butterfly NoeliaWhy? What's there?
LarkinWell...that's a good question. I don't really know, to tell you the truth.
LarkinA human used to live there, though. Someone who spent an awful lot of time researching Terra Nimbus.
LarkinI read some of the notes I found in that house, but most of them were over my head.
Butterfly NoeliaAnother human living up here, eh?
Butterfly NoeliaWhy don't we go take a look? We still need to find Yuelia too.
RobinI'm going to check out the airship. Make sure she's good to go.
RobinI just need a sec to get her back into flying shape.
Butterfly NoeliaUgh! This place is disgusting!
Butterfly NoeliaLooks like whoever lived here was researching how to be a slob.
Butterfly NoeliaDo you think there's anything useful in any of this?
Butterfly NoeliaI mean, if someone was actually doing a lot of research on the island like Larkin said...
Butterfly Noelia*sigh* then they probably mention Floatstones at one point or another.
NoeliaThe human form is much better for searching through all of this junk.
Noelia[Player], let me know if you find something. Sound good? Great!
NoeliaLooks like a diary.
NoeliaOooh, what's it say? What's it say?!
According to existing folklore, Reveria was threatened by a great peril many, many years ago. Huge, black stones were observed falling from the sky. One such stone was said to be the size of an island. Eventually, the Life Goddess somehow saved Reveria from the danger and then immediately vanished. It is then, in the chronology, that tales of Terra Nimbus begin to appear in folktales and manuscripts. My hypothesis is that this very island itself is one gigantic floating rock, or "Floatstone." These Floatstones, the appearance of so-called Doomstones, and the timeline of events bring to mind another potential hypothesis. One no less important, as it may further explain the true nature of this island. However, that is still at a stage of conjecture, and I am not yet prepared to put forth a complete theory. I record my musings here only for the sake of posterity, in the hope they may be useful to others. Gladstone "Glad" Stone III
NoeliaWho was this guy? Some sort of geologist?
NoeliaHe mentions the Life Goddess in here. I wonder if he ever found any proof of Mother being here.
NoeliaWhat was that?! C'mon, let's go check it out.
PlushlingBlack rock fell from the sky!
PlushlingBlack rock landed west!
PlushlingBlack rock crashed in Goddess Forest!
NoeliaSounds like something about a black rock.
NoeliaC'mon. They're probably talking about a Doomstone.
NoeliaIf one of those landed around here, it won't be long before Yuelia finds it.
Noelia...As long as she's OK. Which...I'm sure she is.
PlushlingBlack rock landed over there!
PlushlingBlack rock big!
PlushlingForest closed!
PlushlingGoddess Seal close forest!
PlushlingGoddess open forest!
NoeliaMother closed the way with a magical seal, eh?
NoeliaI just might be able to do something about that.
NoeliaAll right. Everybody back! Gimme some room here!
NoeliaThere...? Did it work?
PlushlingSeal gone!
PlushlingYou Goddess?
NoeliaDo I look like some kindhearted, benevolent Goddess? Come on!
NoeliaIf you're looking for a Goddess look-alike, you'll be so happy if we find Yuelia.
NoeliaWHEN we find Yuelia, I mean.
NoeliaSorry to say, I'm not here to save the world. I'm just here to transport my mother's legacy off this rock.
NoeliaIf Reveria goes down...
Noeliathe Goddess Ship is not going down with it. I can guarantee you that.
NoeliaWait. Why am I standing here explaining myself to a bunch of primitive, oversized dolls?!
NoeliaI'm outta here. You coming?
NoeliaHuh? What was that?! Did you see something?
NoeliaFor a second there, I thought...I felt like someone was watching me. Must've been my imagination...
???Gi gi gaga...
NoeliaAll right, let's get this out of the way before it's too late. If there's a Doomstone up ahead...
NoeliaI don't wanna be ambushed by any Shadow Monsters while we're looking for the stone.
NoeliaOf course. Right on cue.
NoeliaAll right...let's take it to 'em!
NoeliaLooks like another seal. And I'm not talkin' about the kind that barks.
NoeliaThis one is much stronger than the one at the forest entrance, though.
NoeliaLet me take a shot at this one...
Noelia...Ungh! Really?! Man, this one is stronger than I thought. Not sure how we're gonna do this here.
???Gi...gaga!
NoeliaWHOA! What is that?!
NoeliaWhat...what are you?
???Gigaga!
NoeliaWait...is that a Furlin? What are you doing here?
NoeliaYou were the one who was watching me before, weren't you?! I knew it!
NoeliaEver seen a Furlin before, [Player]?
NoeliaThey look kinda...big and weird, but they're very gentle creatures.
NoeliaBut...as far as I know, there shouldn't be any Furlin anywhere in Reveria. Not even here!
FurlinGiga...
NoeliaHey, do you know how to remove this seal?
FurlinGigaga.
NoeliaWhat do you mean you can't?! Why not?
FurlinGiga ga ga!
NoeliaOh, there's another seal we have to remove first?
NoeliaWell, why didn't you just say so in the first place? Sheesh! What's with all the giga gaga...?
FurlinGiga!
NoeliaAll right, this is it.
FurlinGigaga giga.
NoeliaRight, so this one is linked to the other seal, yeah?
FurlinGiga...?
Noelia*sigh* Giga ga, gi gi giga?
FurlinGiga? Gigaga?
NoeliaGa ga gi...
NoeliaAll right, we're on the right track here.
FurlinGigaga!
NoeliaSure am glad I took that Furlin-language class before coming to Reveria.
NoeliaHere I go!
FurlinGiga!
The seal has weakened!
NoeliaWhoa...talk about a sudden change in the atmosphere. Did you feel that?
NoeliaCome on, [Player]! Let's go back to the bridge.
NoeliaOh! I can feel a crack in the seal.
NoeliaIt's definitely weaker than before.
FurlinGiga!
NoeliaI'll try my hand at this again.
NoeliaOne more time!
NoeliaHmm...
NoeliaI...think it worked. You go first.
NoeliaHuh? What's wrong, furry friend?
NoeliaGa ga giga gagigiga, gigaga?
FurlinGiga...gagigi...giga.
NoeliaAll right, then.
NoeliaWell, if you're concerned about that, I think we'll go ahead on our own.
NoeliaA black stone enraging the island's protective spirits sounds exactly like what we're looking for.
NoeliaOur suspicions have been confirmed.
FurlinGigaga...
NoeliaYou ready for this, [Player]?
NoeliaNot like we have any other options here.
NoeliaThank you for helping us, fur ball! Giga ga gi!
FurlinGiga!
???AAAAAAAAAAH!
NoeliaYuelia!
YueliaNo! You must stop this!
YueliaRemember your true selves! Please!
NoeliaYuelia!
YueliaOh, I'm so glad to see you both!
NoeliaYou can't reason with one of these monsters once a Doomstone has gotten ahold of them!
YueliaYeah, I know, but—
NoeliaNo buts! We've got to handle this thing the old- fashioned way.
NoeliaLet's release these creatures from the stone's power.
YueliaOK. You're right, Noelia.
YueliaHey, [Player]. See that Doomstone? Let's do it.
YueliaWe did it!
NoeliaYay for Yuelia and her happy adventures... What exactly were you doing here with those monsters?!
YueliaUm, well...I was...you know, just...
Yuelia*sigh* Look, I had no idea what happened with the airship. When I came to, I didn't know where I was.
YueliaAnd I was completely alone.
YueliaI tried finding a way out of the forest, but I kept getting lost.
YueliaSo I asked this dragon here for directions, and everything was fine, but then a Doomstone crashed—
NoeliaI think I got it. A mixture of questionable decisions and odd luck. I probably could've guessed that.
YueliaI'm sorry you two had to come looking for me.
NoeliaApologize to [Player], not me. I'm just tagging along here.
NoeliaI was looking for something else, but your pal here just wouldn't shut up about looking for you...
YueliaI somehow find that hard to believe, Noelia.
NoeliaWell, it's true. Your little adventuring partner here was worried sick you might be hurt...or worse!
NoeliaWell...maybe I was worried too. Just a little.
YueliaThank you, Noelia.
NoeliaJUST. A. Little, though.
YueliaThat's fine. Then thank you just a little.
NoeliaHey, I deserve more thanks than that! Looking for you was my idea!
NoeliaWell, there. So now you know. I didn't want Father to be mad at me, that's all.
YueliaNoelia, I'll give you all the time in the world to cover up your emotions. But later.
NoeliaI don't have any emotions to cover up, so I don't know what you're talking about.
YueliaJust...shush.
YueliaThere's something I want to show you two. Come with me, OK?
NoeliaYou're so bossy for someone who just got rescued.
YueliaThat is one massive Floatstone...
YueliaWow. It's beautiful.
NoeliaIs this the Floatstone that's making Terra Nimbus float right now?
YueliaI don't know. Do you think it's big enough to power Mother's airship?
NoeliaMaybe. That scholar's notes did mention the Goddess, but...
Noeliacould she be connected with the energy seal in the forest the Plushlings mentioned?
NoeliaIf that's true, then Mother was here on Terra Nimbus.
NoeliaWhich means she must have known about this huge Floatstone here.
YueliaAh, I get it.
NoeliaHer airship, stranded in the Elderwood with no Floatstone to power it...
YueliaRight...
NoeliaYou have no idea what I'm getting at, do you?
YueliaNone at all.
NoeliaLet me spell it out for you...
NoeliaThis might be the Floatstone from Mother's airship.
YueliaOH! So why is it here?
NoeliaWell, even if you don't know the answers, at least you're asking the right questions.
???ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN.
YueliaWho's there?!
YueliaOh... Uh-oh.
YueliaHello, Father.
DivinusCAN YOU HEAR ME? IS THIS THING ON?
NoeliaDad, we can hear you fine. Please stop shouting.
Divinus*ahem* OK. Sorry.
DivinusAs Noelia realized, your mother, Celestia, did indeed live there on Terra Nimbus at one time.
NoeliaAHA! I knew it!
DivinusYes, Noelia. Just calm down. You get a gold star for that. And yes, that Floatstone is from her airship.
YueliaBut why did Mother come here?
DivinusI was hoping to wait until you two were all grown up to tell you, but I guess I have no choice now...
DivinusSee, long ago, Reveria was in a state just as bad... well, no, even worse than it is now.
DivinusYour mother descended onto Reveria and offered guidance to its people and all its creatures.
DivinusUnfortunately, Reveria's leaders could not find a way to stop bickering among one another...
DivinusAnd the Doomstones continued to rain down upon all the kingdoms of Reveria.
DivinusEventually, a Doomstone the size of an island fell from the sky.
DivinusIt cast a shadow upon Reveria that could be seen throughout the entire world.
YueliaA Doomstone the size of an island?
YueliaSo...would that be...
DivinusYes. That Doomstone is now Terra Nimbus.
YueliaThat's what I was gonna say.
DivinusIn order to prevent that Doomstone from crashing right into Reveria...
Divinusyour mother took the Floatstone from her airship and quickly secured it to the falling Doomstone.
DivinusThat's how Terra Nimbus was created. I can still see her, almost as if it were yesterday...
DivinusAh, Celestia...you are truly the most beautiful and resourceful being I have ever laid my eyes upon.
DivinusYou have done an amazing thing here today.
DivinusAnd you know how time flows much more quickly in Reveria. You will not remain unaffected.
CelestiaI understand.
CelestiaI'm sorry, dear.
CelestiaAlthough this crisis has been averted...
CelestiaI cannot return just yet. This world needs more time...
Celestiamore time to recover from the destructive influence of the Doomstones that have already fallen.
CelestiaI must remain here until it is fully restored.
Divinus*sigh* I was afraid you were going to say that.
CelestiaYou know my love for this place, Divinus.
CelestiaReveria looks far more beautiful when viewed from here.
CelestiaI would like our daughters to see it like this.
CelestiaI want to protect this land so that they may experience its beauty.
CelestiaI shall stay here and guide the people of Reveria.
CelestiaTheir lives are so short and often marred by strife, by fighting...and by sadness.
CelestiaBut I will teach them another way of Life.
CelestiaOne where people can work together to help make each other's wishes and dreams come true.
CelestiaI will show them how enjoyable Life can be.
CelestiaAnd from there, Reveria's inner beauty will be visible throughout all the kingdoms...
CelestiaNot just from great heights such as these...
Celestiabut even where the grass grows, the sand blows, and the rivers flow.
CelestiaMy stubborn little Yuelia, and my crying baby Noelia, I will make this a world you will love.
CelestiaA world in which you, and the people of Reveria, can fulfill all of your deepest and dearest wishes.
DivinusYour mother never once had a selfish thought in her Life. She only thought of the two of you.
DivinusShe saved Reveria so that you both could see the world she so loved.
YueliaMother did it for us...
NoeliaWell...don't I feel ashamed.
YueliaThis world she wanted to show us really is beautiful. I never thought I could love Mother even more.
YueliaNoelia, are you crying?
NoeliaI just... This world has a lot of spicy food on it too. And I still had some on my fingers...
NoeliaSo don't touch your eyes! Not without washing your hands first, anyway. If you've eaten something spicy.
Divinus*AHEM* I'm sorry to interrupt this very moving scene, but your time is up, my darlings.
NoeliaWait! No! We're not done yet!
DivinusI'm sorry, but...we had a deal, remember?
DivinusThe power binding Lunares and Reveria is wearing very thin. Didn't you see my sign?
YueliaYeah, but we thought we could, y'know...stretch it out a little bit.
DivinusSoon you will not be able to return at all.
DivinusThe next eclipse will be your absolute last chance to return. Do you understand that?
DivinusI'm serious—that's it.
YueliaFather, wait!
YueliaBut what if we need more time?!
YueliaI think he's gone.
NoeliaYeah, that's why everything got lighter just then.
NoeliaI think the conversation was pretty much over from his perspective.
YueliaIf only Mother was here with us...she would know what to do.
NoeliaWhat? Come on! What's with the concerned face? Where's everyone's favorite Miss Smiley Pants?
NoeliaI don't like it when you get all serious and solemn. It creeps me out.
YueliaBut Dad said there's no more time...
NoeliaHe said we've got until the next eclipse! And who knows—we can probably talk him out of it by then.
YueliaBut...
YueliaWhat's an "eclipse"?
NoeliaWhat?! You just kept nodding while Dad was talking? Why didn't you ask him?
YueliaLook, I've heard the word before, OK? I just don't know what it means. Is it a meal?
NoeliaHee hee har! That's hysterical.
NoeliaLook, an eclipse is when, uh... See, look, so when Lunares goes in its orbit and...there's planets, see...
YueliaYou don't know what an eclipse is either, do you?
NoeliaI'm not an encyclopedia, OK?!
NoeliaAll I know is that we need to get this Floatstone back to the Goddess Ship as quickly as possible.
NoeliaWe've got people waiting for us on ground level.
YueliaUh-huh. Why do I not believe you're suddenly concerned about the people down in Reveria?
NoeliaYuelia! How can you be suspicious of me at a time like this?
NoeliaIf you wanna stay here and cry your eyes out until an eclipse comes out of the trees and eats you up, fine!
YueliaHA! You're the one who was the crybaby!
NoeliaThat's all in the past!
NoeliaCome on, Yuelia. We're taking this Floatstone back to Lunares where it belongs.
YueliaBack to Lunares? What do you mean?
NoeliaMother saved Reveria once. We need to know as much as we can about what she did. And how.
NoeliaThink about it. Why did Mother stay here on Terra Nimbus?
NoeliaSure, she wanted to save Reveria...but she was connected to the Floatstone somehow.
NoeliaWe need to get this Floatstone back to Lunares so Father can see it.
YueliaYou think that Floatstone is the key to us finding a way to save Reveria?
NoeliaWhew! I was wondering if I was going to have to just come right out and say that one. Come on.
NoeliaLet's take this Floatstone to Robin so we can get the airship going again!
YueliaReady, [Player]?
RobinJust lookit that thing!
LarkinBoy, she sure is a beauty! That's the most dazzling Floatstone I've seen here on Terra Nimbus!
RobinSo...is it really OK to just...take it with us? I mean, Terra Nimbus won't plummet to the ground, will it?
LarkinNah, I'm pretty sure it won't.
RobinThat wasn't very convincing.
LarkinWell, I did some digging through the notes in that old, abandoned shack...
LarkinAnd I came upon something that pretty much said Terra Nimbus is in a phase of purification.
LarkinBasically, it's no longer a Doomstone. Floatstones are now forming in the soil here.
LarkinSo we'll be fine here. I think.
RobinIs it worth the risk, though? I mean, how do we know for sure?
LarkinWell, I think the way all this worked out is... It seems someone had it planned like this from the start.
NoeliaI bet that Floatstone has been slowly purifying this island over the years.
NoeliaMy mother did have a pretty good plan.
NoeliaLoad it up and let's go, Robin. If Terra Nimbus starts dropping, we can just swing back on down.
RobinSounds good to me!
FurlinGiga...
NoeliaWah!
NoeliaWhat are you doing here?
FurlinGiga giga.
NoeliaIt's all right, everyone. This is a Furlin. They don't bite or anything. They just...giga.
FurlinGiga!
LarkinWhen did you tame this one?
NoeliaI didn't do anything! He just started following us.
FurlinGiga...gaaaa...les...tia...
FurlinCe...les...tia...
NoeliaDid he just say Mother's name?!
YueliaHA! It thinks you look like Mother!
NoeliaWhat's so funny about that?! Mother was beautiful!
RobinI don't think I've seen Noelia this worked up before.
YueliaOh, Robin, you've got no idea! You should've seen her earlier when she was crying like a baby!
NoeliaNo, you were the one who was crying.
YueliaIt was Noelia the crybaby all over again.
NoeliaDon't call me that!
Larkin*ahem* Didn't you say you were in a hurry to get back to Reveria?
NoeliaYou've been stuck on this floating rock for ages. A few more minutes isn't going to kill you!
Larkin...Whoa.
LarkinLarkin must go.
PlushlingNice to have Larkin.
PlushlingLarkin been here long time. Larkin go home.
LarkinCheers, you guys! I'll bring some treats next time.
RobinThe Floatstone is loaded and ready to go!
RobinPort Puerto, here we come!
CrankshaftWell, well, welcome back, kids!
CrankshaftBy the looks of ya, I would say what you were lookin' for was pretty much found.
CrankshaftAhhh...if only Larkin were here to see this.
CrankshaftA whole new generation of adventure and discovery! He woulda loved it.
LarkinIt was pretty great. I mean, I was beginning to wonder how long I was going to have to stay there!
CrankshaftBoy, you kids sure did honor Larkin's memory with your courage. I know he'd be proud.
LarkinTo say I'm proud would be an understatement! I owe the world to these brave kids!
Crankshaft*I need some more rest...*
RobinHa ha! Your eyes aren't deceiving you, Boss!
YueliaThat's really Larkin! He has been on Terra Nimbus all this time!
LarkinOh, come on. You're starting to hurt my feelings now, Crankshaft. C'mere!
CrankshaftIt's really...
CrankshaftIt's really you, Larkin?
CrankshaftIT'S REALLY YOU, LARKIN!
CrankshaftI thought I'd never see ya again! I oughta have you honeyed and feathered for all the worry you caused!
LarkinForgive me, Crankshaft. I wanted to send a letter, but I just couldn't figure out the right postage.
CrankshaftHar har har! I bet you couldn't! Bet you trashed that old airship too, eh?
AuroraDon't listen to him, Larkin. Dad is pleased as punch to see you back home.
LarkinYeah...unfortunately, the airship is pretty much toast. I'm sorry about that, Crankshaft. She was nice.
CrankshaftBah! Airship, shmairship! We can always build another one, right?
AuroraThat sounds like a great idea.
AuroraSeems like you and Larkin have your first project already planned.
CrankshaftThat's right. I'll keep an eye on him, though. I bet he's rustier than a pickaxe in a hot spring.
CrankshaftI wanna say thanks to you all.
CrankshaftNot only did you find Terra Nimbus, but you rescued my best friend. Quite the feat!
YueliaNo, no, it's we who should thank you.
YueliaWe wouldn't have been able to do any of this without your help, remember?
CrankshaftAw, yeah...but you're doing this for the good of all Reveria, though. No thanks needed. I WON'T HAVE IT!
CrankshaftHar har. Just kiddin'. Glad to be of service.
CrankshaftShouldn't you be on your way, though?
YueliaYes, of course! We're on a tight schedule!
RobinI'm going too, Boss. They might need a pilot to move that Floatstone. It's bigger than a squid on a Horse!
CrankshaftSure. Go get 'em, boy. You make me proud.
CrankshaftIf ya ever need to make another trip to Terra Nimbus, you just leave it to me and Larkin here.
CrankshaftGood luck, Robin.
RobinRoger that, Boss!
AuroraThank you again, all of you.
NoeliaRobin! Hello?!
RobinYeah?
NoeliaI hate sentimental good-byes, so I'm gettin' outta here with the furry Furlin here.
FurlinGiga!
YueliaNoelia! Wait!
NoeliaWhat is it?
YueliaI just wanted to say I'm sorry.
YueliaI think I misjudged you.
Noelia...Did you not hear what I just said about hating sentimental good-byes?
YueliaIf we work together, I'm hopeful we can save Reveria. ...For Mother's sake.
NoeliaFine. You stay here and be hopeful. I'm going to go and actually do it! How's that sound?
YueliaOh. Um, well...OK. Yeah!
NoeliaThere's too much chatter here. I'm off!
YueliaCome on, [Player], let's head back to Castele.
YueliaWe've got to tell everyone what we found!
ErikPreposterous! A bunny tied to a fish would just look like a bunny tied to a fish! Nothing more.
ErikOh, I'm sorry. I didn't notice your return. What do you have to report?
YueliaMy king, we found it!
YueliaWe found Terra Nimbus!
EveryoneEXCLAMATION POINTS!
ErikThat is a groundbreaking achievement.
YueliaAnd better yet, we found a Floatstone big enough to power the Goddess Ship!
EveryoneDOUBLE EXCLAMATION POINTS!!
YueliaStunning, isn't it?
DamienA Floatstone to power the Goddess Ship...
LauraI've never seen anything like it.
OliviaQuite the treasure, I must say.
FalconWhat's this? A Floatstone? From Terra Nimbus?
RobinOld Man Falcon! We did it! We found Terra Nimbus!
FalconI know! I was listening outside this whole time, my boy!
RobinNow everyone knows that what you said was true!
FalconOh, if only things worked that way... You are indeed so young, Robin.
FalconBut I must thank you. I knew you would make a name for yourself up there in the skies!
RobinThank you, Falcon. I owe my training to you!
FalconDon't let it go to your head now. Seems like the toughest work still lies ahead.
RobinAgreed. But I think we're up to the challenge!
FalconYour Highness, I request permission to take this Floatstone to the airship right away.
FalconJust order me to do so, please!
ErikWell...I suppose if it's all right with our friends here, then, yes. Go ahead.
FalconWoo-hoo! Would you look at that?! Just got ordered to do something by the king himself! What a day!
RobinFalcon, wait! You can't just...
RobinYour Highness, please pardon Old Man Falcon. He's a bit, well...weird. And he doesn't really know it.
ErikHe does not need my forgiveness. I should have listened to him earlier.
RobinYou're a very magnaman... A magnami... A really generous king. Thank you. Now, to the airship!
HughesA Floatstone of this size should easily power the Goddess Ship.
YueliaActually, we think this stone originally came from Mother's airship!
ErikOh, is that so?
NoeliaSure is...so.
ErikI'm sorry—I don't believe you've properly made my acquaintance.
YueliaPardon her, Your Grace. That's my sister, Noelia.
HughesIf you're Yuelia's sister, that would make you...
Noelia...Yuelia's sister is what it would make me.
HughesHa ha ha ha ha! Charming. Yes, but it would also make you a daughter of the Life Goddess, is what I was getting at.
NoeliaBoy, nothing gets by this guy, huh? What is he? Your court scientist and chief researcher?
NoeliaLook, the glasses in here seem pretty rosy, but the truth is, we don't know how to save Reveria. Yet.
NoeliaBut we do at least know this Floatstone played a big role the last time Reveria was saved.
YueliaSo we need to take the Floatstone back to Lunares to see if we can come up with something there.
OliviaLunares?
OliviaHow are you going to get there?
YueliaYeah...that's the part we haven't quite figured out yet. I mean, we're going back one way or another...
HughesAcademic opinion is divided when it comes to the possibility of traveling to Lunares.
HughesAlthough, if we think of the sky as a sort of shell surrounding Reveria, as Yuelia described...
Hughesthen perhaps Lunares could be considered...
???A lid! Just like what you need to shut there, Hughes!
HughesGladstone!
LauraGrandfather?
ErikFather, just put some pants on, please.
YueliaOh! It's the cute little man from Mount Snowpeak!
YueliaHello, Mr. Indubitable Crowned Champion!
HughesThe former king of Castele! In all his, well...most of his...bare glory!
LauraGrandfather, what did you mean about the "lid"?
GladstoneMy dear granddaughter, I was saying that Hughes talks too much.
NoeliaI like this guy.
NoeliaYou're Gladstone "Glad" Stone? You're the one who left all those notes on Terra Nimbus?
GladstoneI'd forgotten all about those! Yeah, I was quite the geologist, botanist, and anthropologist for a bit.
YueliaYou forgot you'd studied Terra Nimbus?
GladstoneLook, youngster. When you get to mastering every skill under the sun, you forget about some things. Like peanuts. I'd forgotten about those. Had one the other day. Delicious! Like tasting it for the first time!
GladstoneI just came by to congratulate the new adventurers on their successful return from Terra Nimbus.
GladstoneThat's quite the feat. Wondering if you came back with any sort of knowledge to share with everyone.
NoeliaWe were...able to talk to Father up there, see.
NoeliaAnd it's true. The sky is basically a shell, and Lunares is kind of a hole in that shell.
NoeliaFather observes this world through that hole.
GladstoneHa ha! I knew that old codger was nothing more than an overblown Peeping Tom!
ErikWell, what else do you expect a god to do, Father?
HughesSo wait... He watches all of us? All the time?
YueliaI'm not...exactly sure what his routine is, but he's made it clear to us the opening in the sky...
Yueliais closing. Reveria is gradually losing the power to sustain the opening.
NoeliaSo we only have until the next "eclipse" before the opening closes for good.
NoeliaAnd that's not even the bad news!
NoeliaWhat's even worse is that the next eclipse will be a total, ferocious eclipse!
NoeliaIt's going to come down and devour everyone in Reveria right as the hole closes for good!
GladstoneWell...that's not quite how physics work, but the end result is sound fantasy science.
GladstoneThe point is, we have until the next eclipse before all hope for Reveria is destroyed. Along with Reveria.
LauraBut...what will happen to us then?
GladstoneWell, my dear, I would think the world will become lost in a state of permanent darkness.
EveryoneOH NO!
GladstoneDid you all rehearse that before I got here? Regardless, it's not the darkness that should concern us right now.
LauraWhat is it, then?
GladstoneIt's a... IT'S A...
LauraIt's a what?! Tell us!
GladstoneA...ACHOO! Whew. Been waiting for that one to come out for days.
YueliaMaybe you're...catching a cold.
GladstoneBetter than throwin' one. Haw haw haw!
GladstoneLook, you all here are overthinking this. A hole is a hole. Get it?
OliviaA hole...
Gladstone...Is a hole, right. Come on—say it all together if you need to.
GladstoneThings can go into a hole, and things can come out of a hole.
GladstoneImagine your airship is a letter and Lunares is the mailbox. Take your letter and...
ErikAnd stick it in the hole!
GladstoneYou always were a bit slow on the uptake, Erik. But yeah, that's the gist of it.
YueliaWait, so we can actually fly the Goddess Ship...all the way up to Lunares? Are you sure?
NoeliaOf course we can! How else did you expect to get home, Yuelia?
NoeliaGeez! You can really be so dense sometimes!
NoeliaI knew that part all along. The whole thing about, y'know, flying up into the hole and all...
GladstoneHaw haw haw. So you're the butterfly who has the low-self-esteem issues, eh? I see that now.
GladstoneYou don't have to try to take credit for everything, dearie. You'll learn that someday.
GladstoneAnyway, I was just peeking in through some of the holes in the castle walls and figured I'd step in.
GladstoneI love eavesdropping for good causes.
ErikI really should get these walls patched up.
HughesEnough about the holes in the castle wall! We should be concentrating on the hole in the sky.
ErikWhat do you suggest we do from here, Hughes?
HughesI've done some rough calculations, taking into account this Floatstone's power...
Hughesand it appears there is only enough to power the airship with at most...two passengers.
ErikOnly two passengers? On such a sizable airship?
HughesYes, well...maybe the inhabitants of Lunares don't weigh as much as we do? I'm not sure...
NoeliaYeah. We're all butterflies.
HughesI knew it!
ErikI think she was joking, Hughes.
NoeliaYuelia and I can go as butterflies, though.
NoeliaNo need to count us toward the two people.
YueliaIf I hold my breath, will that make me lighter?
Hughes...No.
OliviaSo we need to select two people other than our butterfly siblings.
OpheliaI speak the obvious when I say that every vessel needs a pilot.
ErikThis sounds like the perfect job for the young pilot who found Terra Nimbus.
YueliaYes, Robin!
HughesAny objections?
MinisterSilence is understood approval.
HughesThere's one. And now who else should go?
DamienI think we all know who that should be.
ErikOf course we ALL know who the other person should be...right? Everyone knows...including me?
MinisterWell, I think there is an obvious choice, sire.
ErikOf course! And that's what I am thinking... I am thinking of the obvious choice! *It's me, right?*
Hughes*I don't believe so, Your Grace.*
LauraFather!
OpheliaDear Erik, while we all know you would be well suited for such a task, we must defer here.
ErikOf course, then. Heh heh. We shall defer, and... my noble wife, Ophelia, shall go in my place!
OpheliaOh, Erik...
DamienIs it like this every day? Because I just might move in here so I can watch.
OliviaIf I may...
OliviaI would like to nominate [Player].
DamienI second that.
PinoThe spirits of the forest...third that.
LeilahSo we're all in agreement! [Player] goes!
ErikWell then...I'm glad that's finally settled.
YueliaWow, unanimous approval! Sort of.
YueliaYou'll get to see Lunares, [Player]!
YueliaThat makes me so happy!
ErikIt may well be the last time we see each other, but that's no reason for me to act less haughtily.
Erik*AHEM* Do not disappoint me, [Player]! Carry out this task...lest I...have to order you a new one.
ErikTake this, and...go save our world.
YueliaI'll take some sugared water for the journey, thanks!
HughesQuickly now. We are in a race against time!
NoeliaYou've been waiting to say that, haven't you?
HughesWell...actually, yes. It's a good line. And this was an appropriate time to use it, thank you very much.
HughesI'll go get the airship prepared.
AndyPort Puerto engineers and sailors pledge themselves to the expeditious preparation of the Goddess Ship!
DamienAl Maajik scholars and masters of the dark arts shall provide any necessary aid, as well.
PinoCall us anytime. We're good with our hands.
NoeliaWow. Everyone is really committed to working together here. I almost felt...like, excited for a sec.
FurlinGIGA! GIGA!
NoeliaWe'll be in the Elderwood.
YueliaOh, it almost slipped my mind! We've got to say good-bye to Pam before we go!
YueliaI've got to fill her in before we say farewell! Let's go, [Player]! Hurry!
PamWelcome back, darlings. Why, you'd been gone so long, I was thinking about calling the royal guard!
PamDid you find the person you were looking for in...oh, where was it? Port Puerto?
YueliaYes, we tracked down Robin!
YueliaAnd not only that, we also went to a place called Terra Nimbus! It's in the sky, above the clouds!
YueliaThe view was sensational. You would've loved it!
PamOh my, that does sound like quite the adventure! Sounds like a place to visit in one's dreams.
PamAll that adventuring must have tired you out even more than usual!
PamYou should head straight to bed.
YueliaThere's something else I need to tell you, Pam.
PamWhat is it, sweetheart?
YueliaIt's been decided that we'll be going to Lunares.
PamLunares... Up-in-the-sky Lunares?
YueliaYes, that's right.
PamOh my...
PamWell, you're definitely going to need a good rest!
PamI can't wait to hear all about your tales of Lunares!
YueliaUm...right. Sure.
PamWhat's the matter, my child?
YueliaOh, nothing. We'll tell you all about Lunares...when we come back. I promise.
PamLovely. Now you two be safe.
PamAnd go and get some rest, for goodness' sake! You'll need your energy up there in the clouds!
FalconA perfect fit! Floatstone installation complete!
PierreHrm... Is that supposed to look like that?
ButchEverything's good on dis side.
FalconGood job, everyone! The airship should be ready for action!
FalconAll that's left now...
Falconis to start the engine!
ButchThat sound is scary!
???*yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawn*
FalconHuh?
???Mmmm... *nyam nyam nyam*
???What a great sleep! Man, I feel rested!
ButchUh...who feels rested?
PierreThe engine...it spoke!
My gears feel so heavy. And where am I?
FalconWh-where a-are...who?
Where are who what? I'm the engine—who are you?
I don't recognize any of you. Where's the Goddess?
What's going on here?! Talk, you! Or else nobody is going anywhere!
ButchI think it finally happened. I musta got a lug nut knocked loose in my head. How'z an engine talkin'?
Do you really need to be educated on the fact that any proper engine can speak if necessary?
PierreI...yes, I think we do.
I think you all need a realignment. I can't help it if you've never seen a talking engine before.
So I'll ask you again...where is the Goddess?
Pam? What is it, my child? You never really seemed all that surprised... when I told you that I was a butterfly. My busy little Yuelia... Your stories have been filled with dragons, pirates, magic sultans, and flying islands! And now you're off to Lunares! What does that have to do with anything? Well, let's just say that Life...is full of surprises, my dear... Those who have the most fun are those who can roll with those surprises. I just enjoy them when I find them! ...Or when they find me, I should say. That's a really wonderful way to think about things, Pam. It makes the unknown seem...a little less scary. My mother used to say: Be courageous in the face of the unknown, be dedicated when confronted with great work, and above all, be honest, generous, and loving in all things. And in the end, you'll see it all work out for the best. Thank you, Pam. You've been a wonderful friend. As have you, Yuelia. And don't speak with that tone in your voice. We'll see each other again. I know we will. I know we will too, Pam. Thank you.
Yuelia[Player]! You've got to read the letter!
DamienIt is an honor to finally meet you, King Erik. You have my respect as a fellow ruler.
ErikYou're a fine lad yourself. So unlike your father. Ha ha ha! *ahem* ...Heh.
DamienI hope we can look past any sort of animosity that existed between you and my father.
ErikOf course. Why, I've actually come to enjoy looking like a little boy...permanently.
ErikTell that to your father next time you see him.
DamienI shall. Hearing this lifts some of the burden from my shoulders. Let us leave such prank games behind!
DamienTo the future! And please, you must come visit Al Maajik soon as our most welcome guest. *But watch your back. The new Dark Sultan may have a few magical pranks up his own sleeve. Hee hee!*
ErikVery kind of you. I will be sure to visit you at some point in the not-too-near future. *And watch your back, little kiddie. King Erik just may have a stinky surprise waiting for you! Heh heh!*
OpheliaI really love your dress, Olivia!
OliviaOh, I feel like a fish out of water wearing this.
OliviaYou, on the other hand, wear gorgeous dresses every day. Castele women must envy you.
OpheliaPerhaps...but at times, I do miss the days of donning my suit of armor and taking up a sword.
OliviaWhat?! Really?
OpheliaYes. I was about your age then. Good times. Don't let the costume rule you, Olivia.
LeilahEverything here is so...shiny. It makes my head spin a bit. It's so different from the forest here!
LauraWould you like to see the treasures I've collected on my adventuring journeys around the world?
LeilahI'd love that!
HughesTo get that airship in flying shape as soon as possible, we're going to need a few hands.
HughesWould you mind a large group of humans staying in your forest village while we conduct repairs?
PinoHrm... Well, I suppose not. The Great Spirit has accepted you, so I shall as well.
PinoI can ask the Leafes to help too. After all, hoomins, spirits, half-monsters, and others...
Pinoall must work together toward this common goal.
PinoI can't believe I'm saying this.
AndyIf you need anything from Port Puerto, just ask!
AndyOur town is full of skillful engineers and airships! We kind of pride ourselves on that.
NoeliaWait! Where do you think you're going?!
RobinI understand your impatience, but I think we should track down that Plushling!
Noelia[Player]...
NoeliaLet's not go that way right now.
RobinDo you want to go back to Terra Nimbus? [Choice: Yes / Not now]
RobinOkeydokey! Let me get this baby ready to fly.
RobinTell me when you want to go.
RobinHey, [Player]. Want to go back to Port Puerto? [Choice: Yes / Not now]
RobinOkeydokey! Let me get this baby ready to fly.
RobinTell me when you want to go.
Noelia[Player]...
NoeliaNot that way. Come on!
★ Next Location Who knows...?
According to existing folklore, Reveria was threatened by a great peril many, many years ago. Huge, black stones were observed falling from the sky. One such stone was said to be the size of an island. Eventually, the Life Goddess somehow saved Reveria from the danger and then immediately vanished. It is then, in the chronology, that tales of Terra Nimbus begin to appear in folktales and manuscripts. My hypothesis is that this very island itself is one gigantic floating rock, or "Floatstone." These Floatstones, the appearance of so-called Doomstones, and the timeline of events bring to mind another potential hypothesis. One no less important, as it may further explain the true nature of this island. However, that is still at a stage of conjecture, and I am not yet prepared to put forth a complete theory. I record my musings here only for the sake of posterity, in the hope they may be useful to others. Gladstone "Glad" Stone III
It appears the Goddess truly did live on this island at some point. But how old is this island? How long has it been floating here? I suppose the greatest question of all would be... HOW is it floating here, in the sky? ...Most curious indeed. The folklore says that, after she saved the world, the Goddess disappeared from the land. Perhaps there's some connection there between her disappearance and this island?
I came to this mysterious island to find out more about the legend of the Goddess. The Plushlings that inhabit this place told me of a forest in the west that they call the Goddess Forest, named as such because the Goddess lived there while here on Terra Nimbus. However, it has been sealed off by a powerful spell and is no longer accessible. Maybe that curious, furry creature I see slinking around knows something about that...
LarkinHey, kid. Want me to take you to Castele? [Choice: Yes, please! / No, thanks]
LarkinGreat! Let's go!
LarkinAll right. Tell me if you change your mind!
PlushlingYou want to return to world below?
[Player] joined your party!
[Player] left your party.
Yuelia joined your party!
Yuelia left your party.
Noelia joined your party!
Noelia left your party.
Aurora joined your party!
Aurora left your party.
The Furlin joined your party!
The Furlin left your party.
The airship (Port Puerto) joined your party!
The airship (Port Puerto) left your party.
ErikThis will be an adventure unlike any before it. I have high hopes for you!
ErikTo think that Terra Nimbus really does exist. Wow. Well done, well done.
OpheliaDon't push yourselves too hard.
OpheliaI'm relieved that you managed to return unharmed. But it's not the end yet, is it?
LauraFingers crossed. I wish I could go with you this time!
LauraTake me to Terra Nimbus after all this! That is...if there is an "after all this"!
HughesDoes Terra Nimbus exist? If so, how is it possible it is suspended in the sky, I wonder...
HughesYou've confirmed the existence of Terra Nimbus. Your contributions to science will be remembered.
PercivalCaptain Mustang is in the castle. He wanted to speak with someone named Mr. Odin Knight, I think.
IgnatiusCaptain Mustang isn't afraid of that dark warrior. But just looking at him makes ME shudder. *Yeesh!*
OliviaYou seem even more reliable now than when we first met. You'll be fine.
OliviaCongratulations. That is all for now.
AndyCrankshaft spends a lot of time at Cocina Rica. I'd check there first.
AndyUnbelievable! Achieving the unachievable! I like it.
DamienI applaud your determination. It motivated everyone gathered here. That is important to our cause.
DamienI'm very proud to call you my friend.
Odin...
Odin...What?
OdinThe Dark Sultan is quite pleased. Nice job.
Odin...Is there...something else you need?
PinoWe must save Reveria!
PinoThank you for doing so much for Reveria! The Great Spirit will certainly be grateful.
LeilahI know you'll do it, [Player]. There's nothing you can't do! Tee hee.
LeilahYay, you did it! You are really, really amazing! Really!
NoeliaLunares won't be waiting for us much longer. We need to make our move. It's showtime!
Butterfly NoeliaAurora is probably somewhere in the Beach District. She's been spending a lot of time alone there.
Butterfly NoeliaAurora's been worried sick about her dad.
Butterfly NoeliaYou two aren't as hopeless as I thought! We'll really see what you're made of now, though.
PamRobin said he'd be going to Port Puerto. It's supposed to be the hub for aviators.
PamDid you find Robin in the end?
FalconHe was a lodger at Pam's.
CrankshaftLarkin...
CrankshaftBest get movin'! Terra Nimbus ain't gonna wait on you forever, y'know!
CrankshaftIt's as if you brought Larkin back from oblivion! Thank you so much.
AuroraI'm OK now. Sorry I made you worry.
AuroraI can't thank you both enough.
AuroraIt's all thanks to you!
LarkinThe Plushlings in this land are a bit strange.
LarkinIt looks like a Doomstone dropped over here!
LarkinShould we go back, folks?
LucianoMr. Crankshaft will be in the restaurant, as usual. It's such a pity... He used to be our top aviator.
PaladinEntry is forbidden!
PaladinI pictured the Port Puerto pirates as a rough bunch. But their princess—talk about glamorous.
PaladinWhen I saw the Dark Sultan coming, I thought we'd been invaded! Glad I didn't draw my weapon.
MinisterAn island in the sky?! I just don't know if I can believe it without seeing it.
MinisterThat was a herculean task, no less.
GladstoneOur Napdragon seems to be doing fine recently, by the way. Just so you know.
We've got international visitors, so I spent hours trying to come up with a suitable greeting. Welcome to the Castele...Castle! Shoot. I messed it up. I'll get it next time.
FurlinGigaga...
FurlinGiga!
FurlinGigaga!
LeafeSparkle sparkle!
LeafeWish luck!
LeafeWell done! Well done!
RobinIs Old Man Falcon doing OK? I left without saying anything. I just need a bit more time here.
RobinAurora is always worrying about others...
PaladinYou shall not pass! I could tell you why, but it's a longish story and my throat's parched.
PaladinThis path is currently closed.
PlushlingShack searchin'? Follow path!
PlushlingShe new Goddess?!
PlushlingTerra Nimbus is the plushiest place for a holiday. Come and visit soon!
Construction. What to do?
Road closed!
Apologies for inconvenience!
PlushlingPlushlings live world below?
PlushlingGoddess nose! Goddess ears! Goddess face!