Episode 1 Chapter 06 Ethan (script)

Introduction

In a far away galaxy, lies a sun, orbited by 3 planets. The Gurhal system.
A place inhabited by humans, and their creations,
CASTs, Newmens, and beasts.
For 500 years, there was war among the races,
a seemingly never-ending conflict. Then finally...
An era of peace and prosperity that has lasted for 100 years.
But now, a darkness has awoken, and threatens the Universe.

(Opening Cinema)

Clyez City: GUARDIANS Headquarters: Meeting Room

(Cutscene) (Ethan and Hyuga stand before Headmaster Nav, receiving orders)

• Nav: Both of you have shown great promise, so this will be your final training assignment.
• Ethan & Hyuga: Yes sir.
• Nav: Your next destination is Moatoob. Make sure you study up on it before you leave.
• Hyuga: But headmaster, w-we haven't seen Karen around anywhere.
• Nav: Yes, I know. Karen is still under the care of the Communion of Gurhal.
• Ethan: What? I don't get it! What could be taking her so long?
• Hyuga: Yeah, who's gonna be our instructor?
• Nav: We're looking into that right now. But, we're short on people, so it hasn't been easy. I'll contact you soon. Be ready to go.
• Ethan & Hyuga: Yes sir.

(Headmaster Nav exits the meeting room)

• Hyuga: Man... makes you wonder if we'll ever get to see Karen again.
• Ethan: Mmm....

(End Cutscene)

• 3 Days Later

Ethan's Room

(Scene: Ethan, Pete, Hyuga)

• Pete: You don't seem very cheerful, Ethan. Is it because of Karen?
• Ethan: Yeah, I guess so. Don't you think it's been too long? We haven't heard a thing from her in two weeks!
• Pete: Investigating the mysteries surrounding her birth is something that may take a while. There's nothing we can do but wait.
• Ethan: You're no help!
• Pete: I apologize, Ethan.
• Ethan: Sorry. Snapping at you isn't going to make things better.
• Pete: Ethan... Perhaps a distraction would help get your mind off things. Why don't you try on something a little more fashionable? It might make you feel better.
• Ethan: Yeah, maybe you're right. I haven't had time to do anything like that yet. Maybe later on I'll stop by the clothes shop.

(Ability to change clothes received) (A comm call from Hyuga come in)

• Hyuga: Ethan! Are you there?
• Ethan: Yeah, Hyuga. Did they find us a new instructor yet?
• Hyuga: Yes. I got the message a little while ago. We're supposed to wait in front of the fountain at the central table.
• Ethan: All right. I'm leaving now.

(End Scene)

(Talk to Pete)

• Pete: Once you've been to Moatoob, you will have visited every inhabitable planet in the system.
• Ethan: Yeah, I know!
• Pete: Let me give you some information to help you in your journey.

(Ask about Maiden's health)

• Pete: The Divine Maiden is currently taking a break from public appearances. According to her most recent announcement, it seems that she collapsed from overwork.
• Ethan: I wonder what it was, exactly, the Divine Maiden saw when she touched Karen's hand?

(Ask about photon seals)

• Pete: The mark on Karen's hand is called a "photon seal." High officials in the Communion affix that mark to their children so that if their life is in danger, or if there's an accident, for example, with recovery TECHNICs they are able to heal the injured and save lives...
• Ethan: Wow!

(Ask about Planet Moatoob)

• Pete: Moatoob is the third planet in the Gurhal System. It is mainly home to beasts. Home to the harshest natural conditions, residents of Moatoob battle with nature on a daily basis while living their lives. Because of it's abundance of natural resources, there is no end to the influx of get-rich-quick schemers. It is said that in the remnants of Moatoob's destroyed moon that make up the satellite belt, there is an endless number of unknown mineral deposits. There are no large cities on Moatoob. In the place of a large government, the commerce and trade unions try to govern the populace, but their solidarity is questionable. However, rogue organizations, which have formed their own sort of underground society, are substantially more adept at carrying out the role of a government. There are about 100 million beasts living on Moatoob and the surrounding satellite belt. On the other planets and the colony in space, there are about another 100 million beasts.

(Ask again later)

• Pete: I'm sure you're wondering what sort of person your next instructor will be, aren't you?
• Ethan: Yeah... It would have been nice to go with Karen, though.

(After meeting Leo & Tonnio)

• Pete: Do your best. For Karen.

Clyez City: Central Table: First Floor

(Cutscene) (Hyuga is standing in front of the fountain in the Central Square. Ethan comes loping up to him)

• Ethan: Yo, Hyuga.
• Hyuga: Ethan, late as usual.
• Ethan: Sorry, I was late...

(A small beast runs past Ethan and plucks something off of his back)

• Ethan: Uh?
• Small Beast: Bye, sucker...
• Hyuga: Ethan, look at yourself!
• Ethan: Wha?

(Ethan looks down to see that he is left standing in his underwear)

• Ethan: Aaah! Uh? No! He stole my Nano Transformer!

(Ethan takes off running after the beast)

• Ethan: Hey, you! Get back here!

(Ethan catches up to the small beast and grabs him firmly by the arm, twisting it so that he can't get away)

• Ethan: Gotcha, you little punk! All right, give it back, you little...
• Tonnio: Leggo, damn it, you're hurtin' my arm!

(Ethan retrieves the Nano Transformer and puts it back on, returning his clothes. Hyuga enters)

• Hyuga: So, d'you catch the pickpocket?
• Ethan: Yeah!
• Tonnio: Alright, you got back what you wanted, now just lemmie go!
• Ethan: I don't think so, little twerp! I'm taking you straight to the cops.
• Tonnio: Owowowow!
• Ethan: Come on!
• Leo: Hold on a moment!

(Leo enters the scene)

• Leo: That's about enough.
• Ethan: It's you!
• Leo: Long time no see.
• Tonnio: Dangit, Leo! You said you'd stop 'em! Now one of my arm's longer than the other.
• Leo: Sorry, sorry. Ethan, he's one of us. Don't you know a Guardian when you see one?
• Ethan: What? You mean this midget?!

(Ethan lets go of Tonnio's arm)

• Tonnio: Better watch your mouth, trainee! You're talkin' to your new instructor!
• Ethan: You gotta be kidding?!
• Hyuga: Our instructor?!
• Leo: You got a problem with that? We volunteered to train you two when we were asked by HQ.
• Ethan: Not much of a choice...
• Tonnio: Moatoob's full of lowlifes that'll steal you blind! We just gave you a test run! You should be thankful!
• Ethan: But you didn't have to leave me in my underwear in the middle of the city like that!
• Tonnio: Heh heh heh. That was a pretty good one, huh?
• Ethan: Why you....!

(Ethan snatches Tonnio by the shirt and bends down so that they can engage in a stare down. Leo break them up, holding them both in the air by the scruff of their necks)

• Leo: All right, that's enough. Now... Let's move out, okay?
• Ethan & Tonnio: Yes...

(End Cutscene)

(Scene: Ethan, Hyuga, Leo, Tonnio)

• Leo: Allow me to do the introductions. This is Tonnio Rhima. He joined the GUARDIANS just before you two. I am his mentor, however we will both be your instructors. Of course, this has been cleared with Headmaster Nav.
• Ethan: But... Doesn't the GUARDIANS have an age limit?
• Tonnio: What are you getting at!?
• Hyuga: Ethan. Tonnio is a fully grown small beast.
• Ethan: I-I knew that! I just meant... uh... It's good to have you watching over things, old man.
• Leo: Haha! That's what they all say. Well then, let's get started.
• Tonnio: You already know the location of this mission, right?
• Hyuga: Indeed. It's on Moatoob, correct?
• Leo: Yes, Moatoob. After this, you will have visited all three planets. Ethan, have you received your travel permit for Moatoob yet?
• Ethan: No, not yet.
• Hyuga: I've already received mine.
• Tonnio: Feh! You're falling behind already!
• Ethan: What are you trying to say!?
• Leo: Straighten up, you two! Now, first thing's first. Get yourself to Headquarters and get your license renewed. We're going to head to Moatoob first. The rendezvous location is the Dagora City GUARDIANS Branch. Got it?
• Ethan: Understood.
• Tonnio: Don't get lost, now, y'hear?

(Tonnio, Hyuga, and Leo exit)

• Ethan: Smart ass....

(End Scene)

Clyez City: Shopping Mall B: Third Floor

(Lumia Waber)

• Lumia: Ethan! Where are you going next?
• Ethan: Next up, Planet Moatoob!
• Lumia: Ya know... I still haven't gotten my souvenir from Parum!
• Ethan: Sorry sorry! I've just been so busy!
• Lumia: When this mission is over, will your training be finished?
• Ethan: That's what it looks like.
• Lumia: Well then, when you're finished let's throw a party! Aunt and Uncle want to see you, too.
• Ethan: Yeah, okay.
• Lumia: Take care of yourself, Ethan.

(Again)

• Lumia: Don't forget, you're the only brother I've got!

Clyez City: GUARDIANS Headquarters: Fifth Floor

(Mina)

• Mina: Welcome to the GUARDIANS, protecting the future of Gurhal. Hello, Mr. Waber! Have they found a new instructor for you yet?

(After meeting Leo & Tonnio)

• Mina: Oh, Mr. Waber! You need a travel permit to visit Moatoob, right?
• Ethan: Wow, you sure are prepared today, Mina.
• Mina: Yeah. I always check up on you. I mean, I...
• Ethan: What?
• Mina: Nothing! All right, your license has been renewed!

(Travel Pass to Moatoob obtained)

• Ethan: Thanks! Okay, I'm off!
• Mina: May the Holy Light guide you!

(Again)

• Mina: The receptionist at the Dagora Branch might seem a little scary at first... But don't let appearances fool you. She's really a good person!

Holtes City: GUARDIANS Branch

(Sheena)

• Sheena: Welcoming to GUARDIANS! We make the future of tomorrow's Gurhal!
• Ethan: Hello, Sheena.
• Sheena: This time Mr. Waber's training are at Moatoob!
• Ethan: I know!
• Sheena: Be careful! And the Holy Light will have guiding for you!

Ohtoku City: Central District

(Pavilion of Air Guard)

• Pavilion of Air Guard: You came here to protect the Divine Maiden before, didn't you? Don't mention the assassination attempt to anyone! If you do, I'll have you arrested!

(Again)

• Pavilion of Air Guard: Just forget everything!

Ohtoku City: GUARDIANS Branch

(Reyna)

• Reyna: Welcome to the GUARDIANS, protecting the future of Gurhal.
• Ethan: Hello, Reyna.
• Reyna: Mr. Waber? I thought your next training mission was on Moatoob.
• Ethan: Oh. I'm just on a little side trip.
• Reyna: I see. Well, be careful. I pray the Holy Light keeps you safe.

Dagora City

(Scene: Ethan)

• Ethan: This is Dagora City! It's like a bunch of vulgarians all gathered in one place! Well, time to rendezvous at the GUARDIANS Branch.

(End Scene)

Dagora City GUARDIANS Branch

(Scene: Ethan, Mana) (Ethan enters the Guardians Branch and approaches the desk)

• Mana: Heya, squirt! You Ethan Waber?
• Ethan: W-Who are you?
• Mana: Who, me? I'm Mana! I'm the receptionist girl here at the Moatoob GUARDIANS Branch!
• Ethan: Receptionist... girl? You?
• Mana: Yeah. You got some kind of problem? 'Cause I'll give you a problem!
• Ethan: N-No. No problem at all!
• Mana: As long as we ain't got no problems then...
• Ethan: U... uh...
• Mana: What now? You got some kind of problem?
• Ethan: Um... I'm here to pick up my next mission assignment...
• Mana: Then you wanna ask that cat behind you.

(Lou appears behind Ethan)

• Lou: I've been waiting for you.

(Ethan turns to face Lou)

• Ethan: Y... you're...

(End Scene)

(Cutscene) (Ethan, Tonnio, Leo, and Hyuga are standing in the Dagora Guardian Branch's meeting room. Lou addresses the group before a holographic projector)

• Lou: Good afternoon, everyone. We're here to investigate a recent rash of kidnappings. If you'll direct your attention to the holograph...

(The Hologram machine activates, displaying a spiraling series of pictures featuring the faces of the missing researchers)

• Leo: What is that?
• Lou: In the past month, over 100 scientists have mysteriously disappeared.

(Ethan spots the picture of a researcher he knows all too well)

• Ethan: It's Dr. Daren...
• Tonnio: Shouldn't we be leaving this kind of thing to the cops?
• Lou: Normally, yes, but no longer.
• Leo: What exactly do you mean?

(A white haired old man enters the room)

• Dr. Tomrain: Very simply, we do not know who we can trust. The powers-that-be have certain secrets they don't want the public to know about.
• Leo: Who are you?
• Dr. Tomrain: Let me introduce myself... I am Kanal Tomrain, and I specialize in A-Photon research.
• Leo: If you don't mind my asking, what's a researcher doing here?
• Dr. Tomrain: All of the missing scientists are researchers in the same field as myself.
• Lou: Dr. Tomrain has agreed to stay here under Guardian protection. But we don't have a motive yet as to why anyone would want to kidnap these scientists.
• Tonnio: So, what do you want us to do about it?
• Lou: Through the help of an informant, we've been able to uncover the location of the kidnapper's hideout.

(The hologram changes to display a topographical map of the suspected area with various charts and readings from the area)

• Lou: This abandoned mine has been closed off for 20 years. Abandoned until recently, that is.
• Leo: So that's where you believe the kidnapper is hiding?
• Lou: Exactly. You need to investigate that location.
• Dr. Tomrain: My friends are amongst those missing. Please bring them back.
• Ethan: Doctor... Do you happen to know Dr. Daren?
• Dr. Tomrain: Yes. Warren is an old friend and pupil of mine. Do you know him?
• Ethan: Yes, we traveled to the Parum Relics together... to investigate... Dr. Daren... was murdered.
• Dr. Tomrain: He was?! But why...?
• Ethan: Magashi of the Endrum Collective... ...murdered him.
• Dr. Tomrain: M-Magashi... Magashi...

(Dr. Tomrain begins to become distressed and weak in the knees)

• Lou: Doctor, are you going to be alright?
• Ethan: Doctor...
• Dr. Tomrain: I-I'm sorry... I don't feel so well. Excuse me.
• Lou: I'll have to escort the doctor. Continue your mission.

(Lou and Dr. Tomrain exit) (End Cutscene)

(Scene: Ethan, Hyuga, Leo, Tonnio)

• Ethan: Magashi and Dr. Tomrain... What's their connection?
• Leo: I don't know, but our duty is to ensure that the mission is carried out to the end. Do you understand? When ever something bad happens on Moatoob, nine times out of ten, the rogues are somehow involved. So be careful!
• Ethan: Yeah... Let's go get those kidnappers! For Dr. Daren.
• Hyuga: Indeed!
• Leo: Great, that's the right attitude! Well then, finish preparations and meet up at the flyer base.

(Mission Kidnapper Inquiry available)

• Tonnio: Oh yeah, we still haven't traded partner cards yet.

(Recieve Tonnio and Leo's cards)

• Tonnio: That's all for now. Dismissed!

(End Scene)

(Mana)

• Ethan: Um...
• Mana: What do you want, squirt?
• Ethan: Mina told me to say hello.
• Mana: What!? You friends with Mina?
• Ethan: Yeah, well...
• Mana: That chick's all right! If she vouches for you then you must be an all right cat. If you ever run into any problems, come see me. I'll take care of ya... 'cause I know this place pretty good!
• Ethan: T-Thanks!

(Again)

• Mana: If you run into any trouble 'round here, come see me!

Dagora City

(Talk to Tonnio)

• Tonnio: You done yet? Slowpoke!
• Ethan: (What a little brat!)
• Tonnio: Hop to it! Stupid humans, always so slow...

(Again)

• Tonnio: Let's show those rogues what we're made of! I can't wait! Hahahahaha!
• Ethan: (Uh oh... I think he's going nuts)

(Add Tonnio to the Party)

• Tonnio: All right, you rogues just wait!

(Remove Tonnio from Party)

• Tonnio: I'll take some points off if you don't hurry up and get ready!

(Talk to Hyuga)

• Hyuga: That Tonnio fellow! He sure seems hot tempered! Please try not to fly off the handle yourself, Ethan. The mission points you'll lose will have a bearing on my training results, too.
• Ethan: I know! I know! Geez, it's not like I'm some kid!
• Hyuga: You could have fooled me.
• Ethan: What was that?
• Hyuga: Nothing. I was... er... talking about something else.

(Again)

• Hyuga: Rogues again! I've got a bad feeling about this mission.

(Add Hyuga to Party)

• Hyuga: This is our last training mission, Ethan. Let's not let them down!

(Remove Hyuga from Party)

• Hyuga: Don't waste too much time or it will have an adverse effect on our mission points.

(Talk to Leo)

• Leo: Just as Tonnio said... Moatoob is quite literally a different world than any place you've been before. Make sure you are diligently prepared.
• Ethan: Yeah, but can you do something about that little...er...about that Tonnio guy?
• Leo: Tonnio knows Moatoob like the back of his hand. This gives us a certain advantage, having him with us.
• Ethan: I see.

(Again)

• Leo: Expect to encounter some rogues, and equip yourself accordingly.

(Add Leo to Party)

• Leo: I'll be at the flyer base.

(Remove Leo from Party)

• Leo: All right then... make sure you are sufficiently prepared. In order to infiltrate the kidnappers' hideout, you'll need Tonnio, Hyuga, and me in your party.

(Start mission: Kidnapper Inquiry)