Old Man: What are you doing there, boy? It's dangerous to sleep out here. [Serge wakes up on the beach to see an old man and a baby Komodo dragon near him.] Old Man: You alright, boy? What on earth are you doing lying down, anyway? For a second there, I thought you might have been a dead body, washed ashore. [Serge gets up, and realizes Leena isn't there.] Old Man: Huh? Where's Leena...? You were the only one I saw when I got here. Are you a friend of Leena's? I believe she's in the village, babysitting. Well, I'd best hbe on my way. Anyway, if you're looking for Leena, you should stop by the village. You know, yous shouldn't be playing you here, boy. Wouldn't want anything to happen to you, now. [They leave. Serge heads back to the city and finds Leena on the dock, babysitting. He talks to her.] Leena: Who are you? Have we met somewhere before...? Are you from Termina? Child: HEEEY! Yeah, YOU! Don't be tryin' to pull any moves on our Leena, you jerk! Leena: Don't be silly! Don't go swimming out too far now, you hear!? Child: Ooookay! Gotcha! Leena: Kids... I guess kids will be kids... Don't worry about them. Hmm... You know... You look a lot like the boy who used to live next door to me... (Serge): What was his name...? Leena: Why...? Why do you want to know his name? { (Serge): What happened to him? Leena: What happened to him...? Why do you want to know? It's really none of your business. } Leena: That boy... died...... He drowned... When he was very young... This all happened 10 years ago. Soon after, his mother passed away, too... I was still very young back then, so I don't remember too well, but my mom says his name was... ...Serge... (Serge): I'm Serge!!! Leena: ......!? You're Serge!? Oh, stop that! That's not even funny!!! The boy is dead, don't you understand!? { (Serge): That's nonscense! Leena: Why would I lie about something like that!? Do you think I'm so cruel as to make something like that up!? } Leena: That boy... I guess I kinda liked him... If that boy were still alive today, I wonder what would've become of us? Sure is weird... Why am I opening up to you like this? Well, I guess there's no use thinking about the past. It's not like Serge is going to come back... Mom always tells me I shouldn't dwell on a lost love one... ...... You can find his grave up on Cape Howl. Actually, why don't you go visit the grave site? No one's been up there in a while... Well, I still have some chores to finish. Sorry I blew up at you like that. Good-bye... stranger. [Serge heads to Cape Howl, and he sees a small grave on the top of a summit. He walks up to it and reads it.] Grave: R.I.P. Our beloved Serge Died age 7 Nobody can take anything away from him. Nor can anyone give anything to him. What came from the sea, has returned to the sea. Voice: So you must be Serge... The ghost of the boy who died 10 years ago. [Serge turns and sees 3 men show up. 2 of them are in typical Acacia Dragoon armor, while the third, the leader is dressed more elegantly, with blue hair and red eyes. He speaks.] Karsh: Don't move! ...It's no use. There's no escape that way. All you have to do is come with us. Solt: But, Sir Karsh... do you think it is truly true that this chap is a ghost? He seems like a perfectly perfect young boy to me... Karsh: That doesn't matter! We found the boy here, just as "he" said we would, didn't we? Now seize him! [They get closer to Serge when a voice calls out.] Voice: Hold yer sea horses! [FMV] [A young woman around Serge's age with blond hair shows up on the cliff overlooking them.] [FMV] Karsh: Who the...? [She jumps down off the cliff and lands next to Serge.] Karsh: Outta the way, missy! You don't wanna get hurt, now, do you? Girl: Shut yer trap! You're the ones who'd betta get outta the way. Peppor: ...You have a problem!? Do you have a shakin' idea who you're dealing with, missy? Karsh: That's enough!!! Listen up, junior! Our orders are to take you in. We don't wanna hurt you. Just come with us. Or else... This axe o' mine will have to do the talkin'. Girl: For cryin' out loud... Would ya just shut up and get on with it...! I'm gonna kick yer sorry arses so hard you'll kiss the moons! Karsh: Fair enough... You leave us no choice. You'll regret this, missy! [They fight, Kid and Serge are victorious.] Peppor: S-Sir Karsh! I say we shake it on outta here, so that we can live to fight another day! Th-These aren't no ordinary brats we're dealing with...! [Peppor and Solt run away.] Karsh: Damn cowards! [He faces Kid.] As for you, missy...! We won't forget this! [He leaves.] Girl: Oooh, I'm sooo scaaared! I'll be happy to take you on, anytime! Think I'll lose to scum like you!? Hah! [She turns to Serge.] You alright, mate? Serge... You're name's Serge, ain't it? ...... Oh, me? My name's... Call me "Kid". Nice to meet ya. I just couldn't stand by and watch those blokes gang up on you like that they just pissed the bloody hell outta me. I wish I could've beat 'em up some more! But why was that mob after ya? [Serge shakes his head.] Kid: Whaddaya mean you've never met 'em before? Eh? Ahhh, forget it. Hey, Serge...! How about you and me team up for a while? That Karsh fella ain't gonna just leave you alone, that's for sure! And to tell ya the truthy, I'm new to these islands... It's pretty lonely travelin' around here on me own. Hehehe... So, how 'bout it, Serge? Perhaps it was fate that we would meet up like this! (Serge): Travel together Kid: Beauty, mate! That decides it then! We're real good mates now! Anyways, it'll be gettin' dark soon. I suggest we head to Arni and shack up for the night! Oh, and Serge. Don't be tryin' any funny stuff just coz I"m cute 'n all! [They rest at the place that Serge thought was his home. When they awake...] Kid: Oi! Let's get our arses down to Termina! Oh yeah, mate... I nearly forgot... Let me give ya this. It's a Tele-Porter. You'll be able to switch yer party members from afar. A really handy gadget. All you have to do is... Ahh, it'a a pain in the arse to explain... Look it up in the menu. { (Serge): Refuse... Kid: Hang on! Are you tellin' me, you're gonna refuse the company of a lonely, vulnerable, sweet little girl? (Serge): ...... Kid: You sure there, mate? You might live to regret it, ya know!? (Serge): No, thanks Kid: Sheeze! Well, have it your way, mate! [Kid leaves, turns on the way out.] Kid: I'll be headin' up north to a town called Termina. It'll be gettin' dark pretty soon. I suggest ya go find a place to shack up for the night. Don't want ya to become Heckran bait, now. Hehehe... Well... See ya! [Leaves.] [The next day Leena comes into Serge's house and opens the shades.] Leena: Rise and shine! A new day awaits! I'm glad I found you here, though. Serge, right...? Kinda feels odd calling you that... You know... I"ve been thinking... Maybe you had some kind of accident and hit your head. That's why your memory's all messed up. You're really someone else, but you think you're the Serge who died 10 years ago. I want to help you. I can't just leave you alone like this. And... You don't seem like such a bad person, either... You're planning to go to Termina, right? Then let me join you. I have some errands to run over there, anyway. And to tell you the truth... It feels like I've always known you... Sounds strange, doesn't it? Well, that's it! Shall we get going? Poshul: Wait for I! Me am coming, too! A field trip we will go! A field trip we will go! Hi-ho the merry-o, a field trip we will go! Leena: OK! Let's head to Termina! Poshul: PO-SHU-SHU! Full thpeed ahead! } [On their way out they are stopped by a man coming in.] Man: Huh...? Who the...? What are you doing in my house? My house isn't a playgroudn for you kids, alright? Go play outside. Huh...? Who? Marge...? Who the heck is that? I've lived in this house for 5 years now. Sorry, that name doesn't ring a bell. Whatever with all your gibberish man... Just get outta here. [They head through Fossil Vally on their way to Termina.] Guard: Our excavation is nearly complete. Just stick to the low path and make your way through. We still have some of our men working on the high ground, so do not interfere with their work. [They head towards the exit, where Solt and Peppor wait.] Peppor: Shake it! W-We can't just shake it on back to the manor like this... We failed in our missioN! Solt: That was awfully awful back there, Peppor. I want a rematch! Peppor: B-By the way... Do you remember what kinda outfit he was in? Solt: Hmmm... [he turns and sees Serge.] Just something justly like that, Peppor! Peppor: O-Oh, you remember. So he looked like that, huh? Solt: Actually, it is him, Peppor! Peppor: So you're sure about this? Solt: Wonderfully wonderful timing, Peppor! Peppor: L-Let's shake it! W-We're really gonna shake it to you this time!!! [After they are defeated...] Solt: Retreat!!! Peppor: L-Let's shake it on outta here! [They leave the Fossil Valley and head to Termina.]