Too much of this section of the story was edited and revised.
With lots of missing game-play, and events re-arranged at what times they occur, while other minor events were deleted, this page 2A is KIND OF a rerun, but represents the revised story all in one spot for this portion of the plot. There's too much of it to interject it into the regular plot page so it goes here.
Xion in To Find You Must Seek Undated
The balance tips and the path is laid bare. I and we desire you to seek and obtain. She then vanishes.
Rogio says that he’s gotten clearance to explore more of Naberius, but since it’s a special request, only Rogio or you could do the exploration. He figures it ought to be ok, because the planet has been cleared for exploration.
A Race Against Time With: Aki & Wright
238 at 3/21
Aki is mad that something has gotten away in the Skyland. Wright is upset that she’s taking out her frustrations on him, when you appear to overhear them. She’d asked a dragonkin guy to be a test subject, and is now upset that he said no. She just tells you that she’s been asking them for help and they’re not at all helpful. Wright says ignoring is better than being attacked , no research is worth being eaten over. She frets that all life on the planet will be consumed if she doesn’t finish her research. She explains that the Draconians feel falspawn corruption is an illness but its not, it will go everywhere and consume all life, but because they are such isolationists they don’t care about outer space problems. She has to meet with the RO tribe to convince them to cooperate.
She’ll let you know if she learns anything new, but they’ve got to go. The scene ends.
Not Knowing When To Quit With: Aki & KO-Riu
238 at3/22
KO-Riu will appear in the skyland. He is a Draconian with the big spiky sheaild and sword. He wants to have words with you. (He also has an X shaped scar near 1 eye) Among the ARKS is a tenacious one, the pursuit of him is nonsensical. Why fixate on only me? He is not the only Draconian to exist, he claims to have ‘beat that one senseless’ but still it will persist. Rebuke them and take responsibility for the ARKS tribe actions.
Before you can retort at him, Aki will appear and tell him to not run away. He is surprised she has caught up already, you hear me ARKS? Rebuke it! A nuisance this is! He runs away. Aki turns to you, asking if you’re chatting with a tribesman of KO? She’d like to talk but chasing this guy comes first now. You do get to ask what’s the deal though…she explains that he’s dangerousbut he’s getting away so got to go! She runs away and the scene ends.
The Savior of Legend With: Aki and KO-Riu
238 at3/24
Your timing is good, according to Aki who has apparently caught up with KO-Riu again, as he leans on his big shield. She asks you to help treat ‘a fool’, because he has been fighting too many falspawn, is injured and won’t last long. He has now incurred a 3 lines scratch over his mouth area. He swears he doesn’t need the pity of ARKS nor to touch him, but she just says it’s rude. It’s our jobs as Ops to get rid of Falspawn, nothing more or less. He asks if it is inside him? She tells him he knows as much as anyone: you’re fighting off the influence now…but if you want to keep going and turn into a falspawn, she’ll respect his wishes. (She won’t) He would wish for nothing more than to die in a valiant battle, so don’t mock the pride of the Dragon. Pride is a nice concept but not when its an excuse to avoid taking action: your pride can’t be more important than letting all of history be destroyed? Don’t lie to yourself, your kind is too wise not to see the stakes when the corrupted ones outnumber the sane ones. She says she’s a poorly example of an ARKS fighter, but you are a good example of one. He’s heard of you from En of HI (is it true?) Are you the real savior described by the RO clan?
Aki suggests adding proof of being ‘a savior’ by saving this guy right here. You…apparently do that somehow because the scene ends. Translation of professionals or not, it is not clear HOW "your char" can get the infection out of this guy, or anyone else. Destroying the 'node' infection point on some is obvoius but this whole banter of "the more falspawns you kill the more that dust infects you and then turns you into one" is still paramount, so how is it extracted buy only your guy?
Looking for Something of Great Importance With: Afin
When you find Afin in the skyland, you’re both out exploring. He feels things will really start taking off for him up here. You offer to help, but there’s not much to help with on a ‘search with no leads’. He’ll make a profit if he ‘finds it’, he won’t give up and wants to be the one to find it first. If he needs anything you’ll be first to know.
Told You Not To Work Too Hard with: Theodore
238 at 3/16
In the skyland, Theodore is spacing out and standing around. He’s been discovered by his friend (Ulc, of course) skipping on his work, and he thought she’d be mad but she was oddly nice and said don’t over do it. At first, it sounded forgiving, but it started to sting because she wanted to be but can’t be ARKS…he should be working hard in her place but its so frusterating that he feels that his lazyness is her fault and he hates feeling that way. It’s his fault he feels this way. He leaves.
Zeno & Gettemhult
You run into Gettemhult and Melphonsina in the Skyland, and he says ‘you might work but its too early’. But where’s Zeno, weren’t you together? He’d be an enjoyable fight. It’s such a bore because he is not here to butt in, he is never any help when push comes to shove, and he hasn’t changed a bit which is hilarious to him. Who will you turn out like, Zeno or himself? He’ll piss himself with the anticipation, he leaves and commands her to follow.
Melfonseana gets upset and tells you to don’t bother asking about it because she’s not the least bit interested in whatever happened between them. She then follows him.
This clearly indicates that Gettem is trying to make fun of Zeno for some past mistake, but he doesn’t seem to realize you have no idea what happened so he just looks like a crazy rambler. His fake mysteriousness of ‘too early’ is obvious and phony aggression that he would like to attack you but he won’t because (he wants you to believe) that he is waiting for you to level up.
Surveillance or Observation? with: Disguise power Quna
238 at 4/5
As you defeat Dagahses, she shows up and says she’s observing the fight for combat reference. (The dagahsh just dies/falls you don’t actually do anything) Your senses are sharp, but your fighting prowess is great as well. You must be a reassuring presence with ARKS, but she never mentioned it she’s also with ARKS…in a sense…we’re on the same side, so don’t be wary near her. But that’s enough observation for today. She then leaves in her hexagons again.
So, she’s no longer trying to hold you hostage at knifepoint and telling you ‘don’t be wary’ despite….having tried to hold you at knifepoint in the past. Good luck with that then, you ninja-acting-goon.
Pining with: Hadred
On the floating skyland you’re walking along one day when you can see Hadred in front of you, who is howling about something. He sees you, turns around, looks and portals out in his darker-type portal orb thing.
Persona Probing the Floating Continent
238 at 3/23
In the distance, you can see Persona who says That Accursed Dragon has hidden it. He then leaves. (It sure is a good thing he doesn’t turn around frequently isn’t it!)
A Haphazard Investigation with Hi Roga, Echo and Zeno
238 at 3/25 at 1000
Zeno finds you on the Skyland. He says that other weapon is here right? There’s talk of the masked jerk sightings as well. Echo says its freaking her out so lets hurry up. She doesn’t like this terrifying continent. Zeno reminds her that they have to search literally everywhere they can here so she’d have to go back alonethis causes her to change her mind and make up an excuse that ‘leaving you 2 alone is way too dangerous’. Zeno does not believe it, and suggests sticking together.
The ground shakes as HI-Roga appears and comes in for a landing.
He is the lava dragon from earlier. He says wait, child of ARKS. Echo is shocked, is this an enemy? Zeno says no. He expresses gratitude for saving our lives and he has a message. There is someone who waits for you, if you proceede west of here. He was told that there is something to be entrusted to you. But now his duty is fulfilled and he will depart so you are free to go or not to go. He then flaps and takes off. Zeno says that was super intense, and its so interesting that’s how the Draconians speak, it is like telepathy. But the important thing is who is waiting west of here? It doesn’t seem like a trap, so what do you want to do? Also, Echo, how long do you plan on clinging? She gets mad and says she wasn’t because she was….holding him back from maybe attacking. He says don’t consider him an idiot, which causes her to scowl and the scene ends.
Recognition with Zeno, Echo & HI-En
238 at 3/25 at 1030
Going west you can find HI-En, who is a force type draconian who has that distinctive ‘collar’ of green crystals at his shoulders. He says the Child of ARKS has come, Zeno confirms this was the guy he was referring to? He says no, he’s just a bearer of words, not the summoner. Regardless though hie’s impressed, you and the researcher had dialoge with KO. (He means the KO tribe) You have opened the way to further progress , so he is grateful to have encountered you here and grateful to Terr'yiotr. But he’s chatted too long, the meaning of his words will be clear once you proceed. So beyond this point, you are expected. He then leaves. Zeno is genuinely pleased and excited. Echo frets that there could be traps. He tells her to just go back already because how are you in ARKS with your knees shaking from fear of heights. She stutters out to shut up and they argue, and the scene ends.
This "Terrioto / Terr-ioter" thing is the translation having trouble with the Japanese letters for their fictional word that they could/couldn't quite spell out givin the letters they have. That's why the character Light/Wright and RO-Kamitsu vs RO-Kamits, it's a translation/letters struggle and not an actual error.
A New Age with Zeno Echo Ko Rio and Persona
238 at 3/25 at1100
KO-riu can be found and he does not accept you and won’t be your friend. But repaying a debt is a point of pride, so that’s all there is to it don’t go getting any ideas. Echo says she’s heard it before, he asks what and she says nothing so he HMPFs. You’re expected beyond here but there’s more Falspawns in the area so watch out. But, Persona approaches from behind Echo and Zeno! This ugly guy! KO Riu is mad he’s there without permission, so Persona says he’ll kill everyone here. KO Riu will face him alone, he says to go on, while he’ll teach the rude lout manners. They argue, and everyone can move on while he will fight Mask Man. Honestly, KO-Riu is the strongest Dragonkin in history aside from a boss if he is able to actually hold this guy off, which, plot-wise, he does.
Things Entrusted by Draconians with Echo, Zeno and RO Kamitz/Kamiz
1130
You arrive on the big square plateau platform thing where the Quartz Dragon generally shows up when you are just running normal skyland. Echo says we were expected but nobody is here. Someone says welcome though, it is a woman’s voice. Zeno asks if it’s a dragonkin, who confirms it is, apologizes for not appearing, (which they consider rude) and then says winds of change blow, and the cause of it is arks, so thank you for helping end isolationism of dragonkin. Zeno thinks that Draconians demeanor has changed. (It’s true, most of them are less hostile now, and this one is calm and friendly sounding) But it has something to give, but something needs to be ascertained first. Do you have the power to handle it?
A Quartz dragon appears! (as usual, by stabbing itself into the ground and pitching a fit) Echo says this is huge! Is it a draconian? Zeno says the reward had best be worth the trouble of this fight. Someone says how dare you Rela KO, is here and it’s an honor to talk to RO Kamiz. He’s mad now. KO-Rela is the Quartz dragon who has just appeared. He will demonstrate the battle as loyalty to her. So now you have to fight him.
At 1200
If you can beat the dragon, RO Kamiz says its demonstrated power worthy of its trust. The Q.Dragon just lays there once defeated. Rela KO, you have rendered a great service just now, so rest yourself. He says you honor me with your words and also extends his thanks to ARKS it’s been long since a battle makes his heart tremble so. He then flies away. Zeno is glad we made it, but he believes it less when a Draconian says it’s getting serious. RO Kamiz says to fight Draconians on even footing despite being small, so your existence is more miracouls than ours, in her view. Are you lot so aggressive because you’re always on edge? Wonders Zeno.
She ignores him, and wants to get to the matter at hand: the reason for your visits in recent times is presumed to be this: a green crystal which was just there one day quiet and dormant. But not long ago it waoke but we don’t know why though it seems to desire something but that’s when you appeared. A covenant for a covenant and a boon for a boon, with that in mind it entrusts it to you so hope you will take it. Which, you do, so as you approach the crystal and touch it, it turns into a hollow ball with floating exterior white panels and a glowing aqua orb in the middle. This does match the other piece ‘style’ of the weapon part from earlier. Now that it’s collected, KO-Riu (psychicially contacts RO Kamiz) voice reaches her and says that the unwelcome intruder has retreated so you may return now. So, goodbye and pray that we meet again. The scene ends
The Core! With: Zeig
238 at 3/25
You hand over the globe thing, and now he can restore it to its former glory. He is quite excited. He can’t to see what sort of gleam it’ll have when done, his heart dances with excitement. He can already see ideas for new weapons bubbling up left and right. He’s never been more inspired in his life. There’s so much he wants to make now, but he also wants to restore this…oh to hell with it he’ll do it all! He won’t stand around talking, he’ll head to his workshop on the Themis (the city ship) And he’ll call right away, so just give him time to get the work done in restoring it. He runs away
Matoi Gets Another Headache
She asks if you’re all right, now that you’re back from the latest mission. She’s upset because she keeps getting anxiety and headaches that she doesn’t understand. She claims its not going to keep her down, and is more at ease now that you’re safe. Most of her bad feelings never pan out anyway, but that’s frusterating in its own way. She’ll make sure to get lots of rest because she doesn’t want you to fret over her. This is undated, but it IS new to the revision. Her headache interludes are likely all new.
238 3/21 Xion is back at 1400 again, with another matter board. This one has appeared because you are doing well with the events/going on the path you’re supposed to take. She says that only you can see the ‘truth’ of the past and future, but to not lose focus because you’re the only one who can. She accepts the responsibility of her task, but can only observe as events unfold. She reminds you again that you don’t need to understand. This one is the same as the encounter below, but they un-dated it.
The Path With The Answers To Everything With: Zion
A new matrix was born, so redress the balance and uncover an answer. No matter what trials await you, your trials will eventually bear fruit it will take the form it is meant to take. So, she urges you to press forward singlemindedly without hesitation and trusts that it will be the path that leads you to the answer that is at the root of all things.
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