Old Man: 70 years I've been mining rubies. My whole life has been spent 
on rubies!
Cyan: Listen, sir. We really need rubies. Are you sure there are no more 
here?
Old Man: Why do you need rubies?
Cyan: We need them to meet someone called Artea.
Old Man: Artea? The Artea of Doom Island?
Cyan: You know about him?
Old Man: Everyone of my generation knows about Artea! But why do you 
want to see him?
Cyan: The Sinistrals are about to return. We need his help to stop them!
Old Man: The Sinistrals? Hmm. Wait. I'll give you the ruby I've been 
saving.

<The Old Man enters a room to the back, and returns with something>

Old Man: Take this one. It's the "Hope Ruby".
Cyan: The "Hope Ruby"? Why.... why is it here?
Old Man: The Kingdom of Medan depended on rubies. I thought that Medan 
would die without it. So, I kept the real one here. Of course, a fake 
one was used after that. Perhaps there wasn't a reason to keep this one.
Cyan: The fake was destroyed. The King of Medan finally found out.
Old Man: I see. I'm glad to hear that. Well, this ruby isn't necessary. 
Here. You take it.
Cyan: Are you sure?
Old Man: If I could wish on the "Hope Ruby", I'd ask that the Sinistrals 
never re-appear. It's the best I've found in 70 years. I want you to 
have it.



Ghost: Who are you? This tower is mine! Did that dratted Water Fairy 
send you? I hate intruders!

<battle>

Fairy: I am the Water Fairy. Thanks for removing the Dark Ghost. Now I 
can restore the lake again. And the toxic marsh under this tower will 
also return to its original splendor. I really can't thank you enough!

<dissapears>


<blue, green, red>

Jerin: I hear something.
Aguro: I don't hear anything.
Jerin: Only I can hear it. The voice of the wind. The whisper of Shilf.
Cyan: What do you hear, Jerin?
Jerin: A magical spell. Elfrea's spell.
Cyan: Is it possible?
Jerin: Away we go!

<The heroes are instantly teleported to Elfrea. They look around for 
Artea, and while looking, enter a house. When they try to enter a room, 
a woman blocks their way.>

Woman: Who are you people? Where do you think you are? This is......
Man: Mirka. It's alright. Let them pass.
Mirka: Fine. As you wish.

<Mirka lets the heroes pass. They approach the man>

Man: You came about the Sinistrals, didn't you?
Cyan: How did you know that?
Man: Your energy told me. You're related to Maxim, are you not?
Cyan: My name's Cyan. I am a descendant of Maxim.
Man: I see. I feel the same energy from you as Maxim. For a moment, I 
thought he was back.
Cyan: You...you're Artea?
Man: Yes, I am.
Cyan: Artea, the Sinistrals are about to return. I must have your help.
Artea: I'm sorry, but I can be of no help to you.
Cyan: Why not?
Artea: I lost my sight at the Battle of Doom Island. Besides, I'm old 
now.
Cyan: Oh, no.
Artea: I'm sorry that I can't help you.
Cyan: ........
Artea: I can't help, but perhaps the Dual Blade can.
Cyan: Dual Blade? Isn't that the sword Maxim used at the Battle of Doom 
Island?
Artea: Exactly. The sword that defeated the Sinistrals. Its power comes 
from the owner's energy.
Cyan: But I don't have the Dual Blade! I don't even know where it is!
Artea: It's probably at the bottom of the sea with Doom Island.
Cyan: In the sea....?
Artea: You must use the Dual Blade to defeat Daos, the Chief Sinistral. 
Only one who has the same power as Maxim can wield the Dual Blade.
Cyan: But what can I do? The Dual Blade is at the bottom of the sea!
Artea: Do you know Professor Raile Shaia?
Lufia: I think we've heard that name before, haven't we, Cyan?
Artea: He's a descendant of Lexis Shaia who helped Maxim and I a long 
time ago. He's a genius inventor. Professor Shaia might know a way to 
travel under the sea. Odel is south of the small shrine and over the 
mountains. Shaia's lab is in the basement of the castle.
Cyan: Alright. I'll go to Odel.
Artea: Cyan. You must defeat the Sinistrals. We cannot relive the 
nightmare of 99 years ago.
Cyan: I understand. I swear I'll stop them!
Artea: I'll give you this key. You should be able to reach the small 
shrine from the cellar. The rest is up to you.

<Cyan gets the Shrine Key. Just as they are about to leave...>

Artea: Wait!

<The group turns around>

Artea: You. Elf child. I have something for you. Mirka, give her that 
one.
Mirka: Ok.

<Mirka goes to a shelf and retrieves something>

Mirka: Here. Take this.

<Jerin gets Artea's Bow>

Artea: This is my bow. You have elf-blood in you. You'll know how to use 
it.
Jerin: Are you sure I can have this?
Artea: How can I help Cyan if I keep it? Take it and help Cyan.
Jerin: I understand. Thank you.

<The party of four head downstairs, where a portal lies, and go through 
it, arriving at a shrine. After the shrine, the group heads south to 
where Odel is supposed to be, but gets interrupted by a small cave that 
has a mysterious force that prevented them from going in a certain 
direction. However, they quickly overcame this and found Odel, where 
they went immediately to the basement to find Raile Shaia. However, they
learn that he is in Arus. So the heroes travel through a cave that will 
take them there. However, they reach a bridge, that has been severely 
damaged.>

Cyan: The bridge is broken...

<Remembering about a carpenter in Odel, they go back there in search of 
him>

Carpenter: The bridge to Arus is broken? It's old. That's why. I can 
repair the bridge, but not alone. I need my own tools and my old crew. 
One of my old gang is in Lyden. I wonder if you'd call him for me?

<The party agrees to go find him>

Carpenter: Lyden is southeast of here. You'll probably find him eating 
at the restaraunt.

<So the party goes to Lyden, and checks in the Restaraunt....>

Man: What? Piron's calling me?
Cyan: Seems like he needs your help to fix the bridge at the Arus Cave.
Man: Piron and I built Odel Castle. If he's calling me, I have to go. I 
haven't had my dessert yet, but I'm going to Odel right now.

<The Man runs off to Odel. Meanwhile, a cook comes out of the kitchen>

Cook: Here you are. Your des... What happened to the customer who was 
here?
Lufia: Something came up. He had to leave for Odel.
Cook: My customers leave before they finish? I need to study more!

<So the cook goes back to his kitchen, and our heroes go back to Odel.>

Piron: Would you go and check the bridge's condition? In the meantime, 
we'll get the tools ready. Come back after you've checked the bridge.

<The party goes back to the bridge to check it's condition>

Cyan: That's the suspension bridge to Arus.
Lufia: It's pretty smashed up.
Cyan: Let's return to Odel Castle and tell Piron.

<They do just that>

Piron: So it's fallen apart. That's a problem. Well, let's take a look 
at it! We might need your help, too. Come to the cave later. Here we go, 
Princess.
Princess: I asked you, Piron.

<Piron and his apprentice go to the cave, with Cyan, Aguro, Lufia, and 
Jerin slowly behind. Eventually they reach the cave where the bridge 
is.>

Piron: Hello. Would you look at this from the cliff on the right?
Cyan: The cliff on the right? Where the treasure boxes are?
Piron: Yes. You can see best from there. I can't gauge the work from 
down here. This job won't be easy! I need a sharp set of eyes to watch 
out for mistakes!
Apprentice: Looks like a challenge! No problem. The bridge should be 
fine!

<With little difficulty, our heroes make it to the top of the cliff>

Cyan: Piron. We're ready.
Piron: Right! Let's start the repairs. Tell me what you think when we're 
done!

<Quickly, Piron and his apprentice repair the bridge>

Piron: What do you think?
Apprentice: We haven't done a job like this in quite some time!
Piron: Well, the bridge is fixed. We're going back to Odel.

<Piron and his apprentice go back to Odel, while Cyan and co, head back 
down to where the bridge is, and cross it. Further through the dungeon, 
they come to a door, with a sign beside it.>

Lufia: "Le fallas. Le fallas."? Must be some kind of spell.
Aguro: I can't use magic. It's your turn, Jerin.
Jerin: I'll give it a try.

<Jerin walks up to the door>

Jerin: "Le fallas. La fallas."
Cyan: ........
Aguro: ........
Jerin: I can't do it!
Cyan: Stand back. It's my turn.

<Cyan walks up to the door>

Cyan: "Le fallas. La fallas."
Aguro: ........
Jerin: ........
Lufia: I'll try now.

<Lufia walks up to the door>

Lufia: "Le fallas. La fallas."

<The door opens>

Aguro: The door dissappeared! Lufia! You did it!
Lufia: I guess my magic is my strong point, Cyan. Have you changed your 
mind about me?
Cyan: Yes. Yes.
Jerin: I can't stand this!
Lufia: Well, the road is open. Let's see what's up ahead.

<They fight their way through the remainder of the cave, and come uppon 
Arus. Here they learn that the Professor is in the tower of grief to the 
west. But before leaving for there...>

Lufia: Whoa! Beautiful!

<Lufia runs about a flower patch>

Lufia: Cyan. Look at this flower!

<Cyan walks up to where Lufia is, and looks around>

Cyan: Priphea?
Lufia: Yes! Amazing. So many of them! And they're in bloom.

<Aguro and Jerin go to where Cyan and Lufia are standing>

Aguro: Hey, Cyan. Is this flower special?
Cyan: It seems to be.

<Lufia looks around some more>

Lufia: Wonderful! Really beautiful!

<Lufia looks around some more>

Aguro: Lufia seems so happy.
Cyan: I know. She's loved flowers ever since she was a little girl.
Jerin: Cyan? You've known Lufia that long?
Cyan: Uh....I guess you could say that.
Jerin: I'm a little jealous....
Cyan: ........

<Lufia rejoins the others>

Lufia: This village is wonderful! I love this place already.
Cyan: Did you have fun?
Lufia: Oh, yes.
Cyan: well, let's go then.
Lufia: Ok.

<They talk to an old man, who lives in a small house>

Old Man: Everyone who lives in this town is a magician, and we locked 
that door. How did you get through?
Cyan: Lufia opened it.
Old Man: Only the most skilled magician is supposed to know the spell! 
Lufia, eh? You're very experienced, I see.
Lufia: No. Not really.
Old Man: You should meet the elder in the "Tower of Grief". If you're a 
magician, you can learn a lot from him.

<The heroes decide to go to the tower of grief, which is through a cave. 
They climb to the top rather easily.>

Old Man: I'm Flake, elder of Arus. You fought the Sinistrals.
Cyan: You know about that?
Flake: Feel the energy and you'll know right away. Hmm. Strong Pwer. I 
sense great ability.
Aguro: You can see through Cyan's character! People are always more than 
they appear to be.
Jerin: Aguro! Don't be rude!
Flake: Ha, ha, ha! It's alright. The truth is always best. More 
importantly, who removed the magic barrier to the village?
Lufia: I did.
Flake: You must have great skill to remove such a barrier. Come here.

<Lufia walks up to Flake>

Flake: Your powers will grow. I sense much potential.
Lufia: Really?
Flake: Oh, yes! But you've only begun to understand. Let me help you. 
Close your eyes.
Lufia: Alright.

<Lufia closes her eyes>

Flake: Awake! I call upon those powers yet untouched. Come forth!

<There is a brilliant flash of light, and Lufia's magical powers are 
increased>

Cyan: Wow!
Aguro: The magic increased merely by those simple words!
Flake: It's not my power. She's always had it. I simply drew it out.
Lufia: I had no idea it was there.
Flake: You learned through battle. That's the hard way. Had you studied, 
you'd have discovered it earlier.
Lufia: I can't thank you enough.
Flake: I sense a great imbalance. I fear we may see the return of Daos 
and the Sinistrals.
Cyan: We're looking for Professor Raile. Do you know him?
Flake: He returned to the lab. You just missed him. Listen. Hide your 
weakness. Never let the Sinistrals see it! Only courage and strength can 
defeat them.

<The heroes warp back to the Shaia Lab, where they find Raile.>

Raile: Hey! Don't touch anything without asking. The other day, a man 
touched a machine that turns people into frogs. That was a tough one!
Jerin: What....what happened to him?
Raile: Too bad, that. I made a new frog-to-people machine. But, he came 
back as a snake instead. Hmm.
Jerin: Snake?
Raile: Then, he became a lizard. Then, an iguana. Some people are just 
unlucky, I guess.
Jerin: Did he ever return to normal?
Raile: Oh, yes. After 3 days, he said "I never want to see a lizard's 
face as long as I live!" Ha, ha, ha!
Jerin: I feel sorry for him.
Raile: Excuse me. Who are you, anyway? You don't look like my lab 
students.
Cyan: I'm Cyan. These are my friends: Aguro, Jerin, and Lufia.
Lufia: We're looking for Raile Shaia. Would that be you?
Raile: Yes, it would. I am the genius Raile Shaia. Why the face? You 
don't believe me, is that it?
Cyan: No....no. Of course not, but....
Raile: Alright. I'll prove it to you. You look like fighters. Wait right 
here.

<Raile goes to a counter, and retrieves something>

Raile: How about this tonic? With this, you'll have four arms! Be twice 
as strong!
Cyan: Well, no. I don't think so.
Raile: No? I've already run experiments on this, so the effects are 
guaranteed!
Aguro: You did? On who?
Raile: Let's see. You're Jerin, right? For you....

<Raile once again retrieves something from a shelf>

Raile: This is perfect. It's guaranteed to make your hair grow!
Jerin: Really? Well, maybe I could try....
Lufia: Don't you dare!
Jerin: I see. You won't like it if my hair looks better than yours! Ha, 
ha, ha!
Lufia: Even if you try it, my hair will still be longer. Isn't that 
right, Cyan?
Cyan: Well, I wouldn't know. I've never really thought about it.
Lufia: Can't you tell? Where are your eyes, anyway?
Cyan: I'm not always looking at your hair!
Aguro: Hey, Cyan. Lufia. What are you two talking about?
Cyan: Right. We're not here to talk about hair.

<The group faces Raile Shaia>

Cyan: We're here for a ship that goes under the sea.
Raile: Oh! You mean Falcon. One of my best inventions!
Cyan: And Falcon can really travel underwater?
Raile: Not only that! It can fly through the air!
Cyan: Wow! Where is it?
Raile: It's docked in the basement. I normally don't show it to anyone. 
However, I'll let you see it.

<So the group follows Raile downstairs, where they meet a locked door.>

Raile: Just a second. I'll open the door.

<Raile opens the door, and the group walks through, to where a ship is 
docked>

Raile: This is Falcon! Isn't she amazing?
Jerin: Cyan. This ship is covered with dust!
Lufia: And the wings are a little chipped.
Aguro: Hmm. There's a hole in the ceiling.
Cyan: Sorry to ask, but you've never used Falcon before, have you?
Raile: How did you know that?
Lufia: Well, anyone could tell just by looking at it.
Raile: Well, if that's all you have to say, I'll give you a 
demonstration.
Cyan: Right now?
Raile: You wanted to use Falcon, didn't you? I'm saying you can. Are you 
having second thoughts?
Cyan: Actually, he's right.
Lufia: Are you seriously getting into this thing?
Raile: What are you waiting for? Let's go!

<Raile enters the ship>

Cyan: Come on! We need this ship to find the Dual Blade.

<Everyone else enters the ship>

Raile: Everyone ready? Ahead half speed!

<The ship sails off of the dock>

Raile: Prepare to dive!
?????: Is this vessel really seaworthy?
Raile: What do you take me for?

<The ship goes underwater, and travels a bit>

?????: Hey! It's leaking! Are you sure we won't sink?
Raile: We're fine. Pipe down!

<The ship travels a bit further underwater

?????: I'm getting soaked!
Raile: Prepare to surface!
?????: I think travelling above the sea was a better idea!
Raile: Will you be quiet? You amateurs know nothing!

<The ship resurfaces, and docks on a higher level>

Raile: There's a slight problem. Underwater navigation is impossible. 
There's no problem on the surface, though.
Cyan: ........
Raile: Of course, I can repair it. But my equipment isn't here. Come to 
Shaia Lab 3 later. Straight west from here.

<Raile Shaia enters another ship, and sails off>

Lufia: He ran away, didn't he?
Cyan: I guess so.
Aguro: He just wanted to leave us with this contraption, didn't he?
Cyan: He's different. That's for sure!
Jerin: But somehow, I like him.

<Everyone looks at Jerin>

Lufia: ......
Aguro: ......
Cyan: He doesn't seem so bad.
Aguro: Anyway, we can travel across the sea now. Let's make good use of 
it.
Cyan: Let's head for Shaia Lab 3. He said he could repair Falcon, right?

<The party members enter the ship, and make for Shaia Laboratory 3. They 
arrive in no time at all, thanks to the ship. When there, they find 
Raile once again.>

Raile: I've been waiting for you. I know you just arrived , but could 
you go to Bakku and bring back a man called Cooper?
Aguro: You should go and get him yourself!
Cyan: Aguro! Sorry, Professor. He's really a good fellow. But, sometimes 
behaves badly.
Jerin: His mind is worse!
Aguro: What?
Jerin: I just told the truth!
Lufia: Listen, you two. Don't start here!
Cyan: Professor. You want us to bring Cooper back here?
Raile: Yes. Cooper is my right hand man. I really need him to help me 
repair Falcon. He's probably at the cleric's hut in Bakku. You'll find 
it if you travel due west. I'll be here preparing things. I'll let you 
handle Cooper.

<So the heroes go to Bakku, and check in the Cleric's Hut>

Cyan: I heard that a man called Cooper was here.
Cleric: Cooper. He went to the "Old Cave" today. He said they finally 
reached the fifth level. He's bound to be there.

<Looking for Cooper, the party warps to Grenoble, and searches the fifth 
floor of the old cave for him. They eventually find him...>

Cooper: This is no place to meet people!
Cyan: Are you Cooper?
Cooper: How do you know my name? Who are you?
Cyan: I'm Cyan. Professor Raile asked me to take you to him.
Cooper: Professor Raile needs me? Then I have to go. Let's move!
Jerin: He's a bit strange, Cyan.
Aguro: Probably because he's Raile's right hand man.
Cooper: We'll talk later. Luckily, I have "Escape". I'm always prepared. 
It'll take us outside. Escape!
Cyan: ........
Lufia: ........?
Cooper: No. No. Not right! Uh,uh. It's damp. No good. Nope.
Cyan: Jerin. Please.
Jerin: Right! Escape!

<The party warps out of the tunnel, where they warp back to Shaia Lab 
3.>

Raile: Hey, Cooper! How are you?
Cooper: Sorry for being away so long, Professor. What can I do for you?
Raile: I need you to help me repair Falcon. It won't travel underwater.
Cooper: I can see that. It's not ready yet. We need Alumina.
Cooper: I thought so. Is there any left?
Cyan: What's Alumina?
Raile: It's a light metal that doesn't rust. Falcon is made of Alumina.
Cyan: How much do you need?
Raile: Seven pieces should do it.
Cyan: Where can I find it?
Raile: There's a cave in the Fargo Islands. In Linze is a man named 
Brant. He knows where it is. Ask him. The "Tower of Light" is north of 
Bakku. Linze is beyond the tower.

<The heroes go to the tower, to find that the exit to the other side is 
locked. With little choice, they climb the tower, to the top where they 
find a man worshipping something.>

Man: Who dares to disturb our chants for Amon's revival?
Cyan: Amon? The Sinistral of Terror?
Man: Those who interfere have no need to know!

<A battle ensues, which the heroes win. Suddenly, there are several 
bright flashes of light, followed by a voice speaking from nowhere.>

Voice: I have awakened.
Cyan: Who....who?

<The heroes spread out, looking for the owner of the voice>

Voice: That mortal was weak. He lacked the will to live. But I......I 
have waited a long time for this moment.
Cyan: What are you saying?
Voice: The energy of your battle revived me, earlier than I expected.
Lufia: Who's there? Show yourself!
Voice: Is that Lufia? Indeed it is! Just as Gades said.
Lufia: How do you know my name? What's all this about Gades?

<Suddenly a man warps in from nowhere>

Man: Behold! Amon has returned! My revival is complete!

<Gades also warps in>

Cyan: Gades!!!
Gades: We meet again, little knight. What's wrong? You don't look happy 
to see me! Ha, ha, ha!
Lufia: And why should our happiness be any concern of yours?
Gades: Unchanged, I see. Always wanting to win.
Aguro: What are you waiting for, Cyan? Here's your chance! Destroy them! 
Now!

<Our heroes close in on the two Sinistrals, ready for a fight>

Amon: Foolishness.

<Focusing his energy, Amon blasts the heroes away>

Amon: I have no time to toy with you. Enough! The Great Reunion draws 
nigh! Even now, our brother Daos awakens!

<Amon and Gades teleport out. The heroes get up from the places they 
were thrown, and meet>

Cyan: Is everyone alright?
Lufia: Yes.
Jerin: I'm fine.
Aguro: Cyan! Were those really the Sinistrals Amon and Gades?
Cyan: Yes.
Aguro: Such power. Ifelt it right away. Can we win, Cyan?
Cyan: We must. If all of them are revived, the world will suffer great 
catastrophe.
Aguro: They said Daos was nearly revived, didn't they?
Cyan: I must have the Dual Blade before that happens! We have to find 
those 7 Alumina so Falcon can travel underwater!
Lufia: Brant is in Linze. He should know where we can find some.
Cyan: Let's move! Quickly!

<The heroes quickly retrieve the Light Key, and go back downstairs, and 
through the door, to the town of Linze, where they learn that Brant has 
gone to the cave on Gayas Island. Hastily, the party makes their way 
there. They meet a man by a stream of water in the cave.>

Cyan: Are you Brant?
Man: No, I'm Clack, the Doom Island researcher.
Cyan: Doom Island researcher?
Clack: I'm interested in Doom Island. Ask me anything about it.
Cyan: I want to know about Doom Island
Clack: East of here is Ring Island. It was created when Doom Island fell
into the sea. There's a lagoon in the middle of the island. Some folks 
say that the Fortress of Doom is at the bottom.
Cyan: In the center of Ring Island. I see.
Clack: There are 3 sea caves around ring Island. They lead to the center 
of the lagoon. I recently discovered something unbelievable about Doom 
Island!
Cyan: What did you discover?
Clack: The ocean currents flow near Doom Island. But they've changed 
recently.
Cyan: What caused that?
Clack: Well, it seems that the island is starting to move. I'm afraid 
that something terrible is about to happen!
Cyan: Tell me about the Dual Blade.
Clack: The Fortress of Doom should hold the Dual Blade.
Cyan: The Fortress of Doom?
Clack: It's where the final battle was fought. The Dual Blade sank with 
it into the sea. The fortress was supposed to have disappeared with Doom 
Island when it fell into the center of Ring.
Cyan: I want to know more about Alumina.
Clack: There was a lot of it in the old days. Now, you can only find it 
in the Fargo Islands. The Fargo Islands are north of here. Brant goes 
there all the time. There might even be some Alumina here, if you search 
this cave well.
Cyan: Do you know anything about Brant?
Clack: He's my friend. What's your business with him?
Cyan: I need Alumina. I heard that Brant knows where to find some.
Clack: Yes. He'd be the one to know. He lived by it. Of course he said 
that there's hardly any left these days.
Cyan: I heard Brant was here, so I came. Do you know where he is?
Clack: He told the townspeople that? Hmm. Brant's in Marse.
Cyan: Is Marse near here?
Clack: His girlfriend lives there. It's a secret, you see. So, he said 
he was here. Marse is a port north of Linze. Follow the shoreline by 
boat and you'll find it. If he's not in Marse, he's in the caves, 
looking for Alumina.

<Satisfied with this information, our heroes turn to leave the cave, 
however....>

Clack: By the way, who are you?

<Cyan turns around>

Cyan: I'm Cyan, descendant of Maxim.
Clack: Maxim's descendant? No kidding!
Cyan: It's true.
Clack: I have something to give you. Follow me.

<Clack walks off to another section of the cave, with our heroes slowly 
following behind him. He stops near a group of boxes and chests.>

Clack: Found it long ago. The ring Maxim used. This might be of great 
help to you.

<Cyan gets the Wave Ring.>

Cyan: Can I really have this? It's been yours for so long!
Clack: Please. Take it. If it helps to destroy the Sinistrals, then all 
my research hasn't been in vain after all! If you really have Maxim's 
blood, you will defeat the Sinistrals. I believe it.

<Thanking Clack, the party leaves the cave, and goes in search of 
Brant in Marse. They look around Marse, and bump into a woman in the 
Cleric's Hut>

Woman: Brant went to Loire Island to look for Alumina. He hasn't 
returned yet. Our wedding day isn't far off!

<The party heads off to Loire Island, where they find Brant's boat 
docked just off shore. The explore the cave on the island, and 
eventually come to a man trapped on a lower level.>

Man: I fell down here when I was looking for Alumina. I found some, 
but now I can't get out! If you can use magic, please help me.

<The party agrees to help him>

Jerin: You'll be fine. My magic will bring you up.
Man: Really? Great! Thanks a lot!
Cyan: By the way, we're looking for Brant. Are you by any chance....?
Brant: That's me. You're looking for me?
Cyan: I'm looking for Alumina, too. I heard you knew where to find it.
Brant: I see. Well, you helped me. So, I'll make an exception and tell 
you where it is.
Brant: There's 1 piece in the cave on Elba Island, 2 on Ulupp Island, 
and 1 on Loire Island. Warp zones link the caves on Elba and Ulupp. You 
must remember this fact, or you could become lost.
Cyan: I understand. Let's get you out of here.
Jerin: Escape!

<Jerin casts the Escape spell, and they are teleported to the surface>

Brant: Thanks. Take this for all you've done.

<Cyan gets some Alumina>

Brant: Well, I'm out of here! My girlfriend is waiting for me in Marse.

<Brant climbs into his boat, and sails off for Marse. The heroes collect 
more pieces of Alumina, bringing up their total to 6. With one left to 
go, they sail down to the Kingdom of Herat on a rumor that King Herat has
some Alumina. While exploring the castle, they come uppon the cook.>

Cook: You! Young lady. Would you taste this, please?

<The cook puts some food on the table, and Jerin eats it>

Jerin: Oh. Wow! Delicious! But strange. Mm. What is it?
Cook: Strained slime.
Jerin: Slime? Oh! Yuck! Don't let people eat this! Ugh!

<Aguro walks over to where Jerin is>

Aguro: Hey, slime elf! How was it? Ha, ha, ha!
Jerin: Slime elf? Do you think I ate this on purpose? Oh, Cyan!
Cyan: Aguro! You hurt Jerin's feelings! How could you?
Aguro: Just a little joke, that's all. A joke!
Cyan: Jerin. No one will call you a slime elf anymore.
Jerin: Oh. I know, Cyan.

<Lufia runs near where Jerin is>

Lufia: YAH! Slime elf!
Jerin: WAAHH!
Cyan: Lufia!!!
Lufia: You always pay attention to Jerin! Why don't you ever notice me?
Cook: It's not poison. You won't die if you eat it, you know.
Cyan: Why are you cooking with slime, anyway?
Cook: My King loves good food. But, he's been so picky recently. It's 
really starting to annoy me!

<They go upstairs to see the King>

King: Everything I've eaten recently tastes terrible! I'd give my jewels 
for some delicious food!

<Hearing about Lyden's Wizard of Taste, the heroes decide to warp to 
Lyden to see if there's any way they can find something good for the 
King to eat>

Wizard: What? King Herat said he wanted something to eat? Now that's the 
King I know!
Lufia: Do you know King Herat?
Wizard: He's famous for his appetite. He's eaten almost everything I've 
made.
Jerin: Are there any dishes that suprised him recently?
Wizard: Well, there's one....but it's not really a dish.
Jerin: What is it?
Wizard: It's a flavor. A spell has been cast on it. That's why any food 
tastes great with it.
Jerin: Fantastic!
Wizard: Don't jump to conclusions so quickly. You think the dish is 
good, but that doesn't mean it is good.
Aguro: So, you're saying that even dishes everyone hates would actually 
taste good. Right?
Wizard: Right.
Lufia: But that's amazing! Why did you make such a thing?
Wizard: It was originally for emergencies. You use it when there's 
nothing to eat. Like a famine.
Lufia: I see. I guess it has some uses.
Wizard: I sympathize with the people. The King's appetite was becoming 
intolerable!
Lufia: Such tastes are expensive, aren't they?
Cyan: I don't mind. Can I have some?
Wizard: To tell the truth, I haven't really finished it. I need a purple 
newt. I heard I could find one in the cave east of Herat. I went there 
myself. But, I didn't see any. I could finish this if I had a purple 
newt.

<So our heroes go to the cave just east of Herat, and get some Purple 
Newt. And with the Purple Newt, they warp back to Lyden to see the Wizard.>

Wizard: That's a purple newt! Wait. I'll fix up a dish right away!

<The Wizard makes something in the kitchen...>

Wizard: Take this. I guarantee that it will satisfy King Herat!

<Cyan gets the "Magic Flavor". And with the Magic Flavor in hand, they 
go to see the King's Cook.>

Cook: This is the magic flavor made by Lyden's "Wizard of Taste"! Just a 
minute.

<The heroes line themselves along the table, and the cook goes to fetch 
a helper. And he swiftly returns>

Cook: I'll just whip it up right here!

<The cook and his assistant prepare the dish>

Cook: It's done. Please try it.
Cyan: Mm. Wow! That's good!
Lufia: Yes! Really delicious!
Aguro: Now this is excellent!

<Aguro looks over at Jerin>

Aguro: What's the matter, Jerin? Don't you want to try it?
Jerin: Um, no. Not right now.
Cook: The King will love this! You've been a big help. Please see him. I 
know he'll reward you.

<They do just that>

King: I heard about you from the cook. Thank you! My jewel collection is 
in the basement. Please go there.

<They go downstairs to the King's treasure room, and take everything, 
among the items found is the final pice of Alumina they require. 
Hastily, the heroes teleport back to Shaia Lab 3, to see Professor 
Raile. However, when they arrive...>

Man: Oh no, Cyan! The Professor went to Aisen Island alone!
Cyan: Why would he want to go there?
Man: The pirates kidnapped Lou! He went to the tower to try and rescue 
him.

<The heroes go to Aisen Island, where they see Raile's ship docked. 
Without much choice, the heroes begin to climb the Pirate's tower.
They eventually fight their way to the top...>

Pirate: Scurvy scum! Come to rescue the lad, have ye? Arrr! Don't be 
thinking you'll leave here safely!

<A battle between two pirates, and our for heroes ensue. However, Cyan, 
Lufia, Aguro, and Jerin are victorious. After the battle, they run op to 
a platform, where the pirates were keeping Lou.>

Cyan: Good to see you again, Lou.
Lufia: Do you remember us?
Lou: You....you! Are you still chasing me? My stealing days are over!
Lufia: Don't be silly. We're here to rescue you.
Cyan: What were you doing hanging around a place like this anyway?
Lou: Well, you know. I had some business to take care of.
Lufia: Looking for your father, weren't you?
Lou: No way! I don't care at all for someone like......
Lufia: He's here, looking for you. But the pirates caught him.
Lou: Really? Father tried to rescue me? Father?
Lufia: Let's return together after we rescue your father.

<The group of five reforms, and takes the key that was stashed in a 
chest on the platform. They eventually get to the cell where Raile is 
being held.>

Raile: Good grief! Thank you!
Lou: Caught so easily by the pirates, eh? What a klutz! You haven't 
changed a bit!
Raile: Huh? Isn't......isn't that boy......? Why, it's Lou!
Lou: Yo! Dad! You didn't know it was me for a moment, did you?
Raile: That's because boys of your age grow so fast. It's hard to 
recognize them.
Lou: You can't recognize your own son just because I grew taller?
Raile: Don't be silly.
Lufia: Stop it you two! It's been a long time since you've met. Don't 
start by arguing!
Cyan: Like father, like son, eh?
Aguro: Oh, brother!
Cyan: By the way, Raile. We've found 7 pieces of Alumina. Can we repair 
Falcon now?
Raile: Of course. Let's start right away! Please go to Lab 3.

<The group of six descends the tower, and meets back at the bottom, 
where the two ships, Falcon, and Raile's, await.>

Raile: I'm sailing back to Lab 3. What will you do, Lou?
Lou: I don't know. Maybe....
Lufia: Go with your father, Lou.
Cyan: Yes. Go with your father, Lou.
Lou: To tell you the truth, I really don't want to go with him. But, I 
don't know what he'll do without me.
Aguro: You're right. Watch him carefully. Ha, ha, ha, ha!
Lufia: Be good to him, won't you?
Raile: I'm always good to Lou!
Lou: If that's true, why don't you write once in a while?
Raile: Write? You know, I just invented a voice box. Use this and you 
can speak to someone far away. You don't need letters.
Jerin: Awesome! That sounds really handy.
Raile: Of course, you'll need a cord to connect them, you see.
Lou: Why are you always making such useless things?
Raile: Useless? I don't think so. You can talk to anyone, anywhere in 
the world with this! Isn't that amazing?
Lou: Who's going to lay the line? THINK before you dream something up!
Lufia: Oh, these two....
Cyan: Don't worry. Look. They're laughing.
Lufia: I guess so.
Raile: Like I said, I'll be in Lab 3.

<Lou and Raile enter their boat, and sail for Shaia Lab 3>