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SECTION 1 Location: Norun Village

> The Detragan lands just outside of the place where the Elite Wings of lunar Stories started their journey; their own HQ. As everyone exits the airship a tall, slender woman in a simple one-piece dress consisting of autumn colours walks towards the group accompanied by a large white wolfdog.

Claire: Morning Sasha, how are you doing? Sasha: Not to bad...

> Sasha looks over the party and takes a particular glance at Tiber, her gaze lowered

Sasha: ...yourself? Claire: For once, not bad. I suppose you could say we're on holiday. Sasha: Oh, I see... I take it you're showing these furs around then?

> Sarah upon heating the term "furs" sidesteps in front of Claire

Sarah: I'm sorry but my friend and I would greatly prefer it if you abstained from the term "furs" or even "furries" for that matter. We're felpiers and that's how we'll be known. Sasha: Sorry guys... I was just tryin' to be friendly. Sarah: To be fair, it was pretty presumptuous that we'd even like you at all. Tiber: Oh leave off Sarah. It's not like Felpiers have even been around for long, two years now at best. Sarah: Fine... you're right; I'm wrong, happy now? Tiber: Not until you say sorry. This nice lady actually helped quite a lot in evacuating the Felpiers from Shinjuku.

> Sarah extends a hand to Sasha.

Sarah: *sigh* Sorry... I have a kind of... thing about humans, sorry. Sasha: Eh, now worries. How was I to know? Sarah: Mmm. My name is Sarah Fawkes and this is my friend Nanexis Lupine. Nexis: Hey... Sasha: Pleased to meet'cha. My name is Sasha Summers and this is my most bestest and most loyal friend in the world; Sabur Sabur: Arf.

> Nexis walks over to Sabur and pets him

Nexis: You're dogs very cute Sasha. Sasha: Aww, thank you Nexis. You're sweet. Nexis: ... Sasha: ... Nexis: ... Sasha: Kinda quite arent'cha? Nexis: ... Claire: Did you mute him Sarah? Sarah: Nope. Don't worry Sasha he's just shy is all. Sasha: Aww, That just makes him sweeter.

> Nexis stops playing with Sabur and moves behind Sarah

Sarah: Very Shy.

SECTION 3 Location: Norun Village / View Park

> Sasha takes the group on a tour around the quaint village and finishes up at View Park which overlooks the town.

Sasha: So you guys, how'd ya' like our fair village? Sarah: its amazing Sasha. Nexis: It is... It's just beautiful. Sasha: Eh, heh... well gosh... I don't think it's that good. Sarah: You have to understand that Nexis and I spent the majority of our lives cooped up in a single city with no-where to go. Everything is amazing to us. Sasha: I suppose it would be, how 'bout you Wolfy? Tiber: I have a name you know... Sasha: Oh but Wolfy is so much cuter Tiber: *sigh* I've been here many times before but I admit that it always looks very nice. It's a wonder how a place like this ever has any problems. Sasha: Funny you should mention that... our fair little island isn't without its own problems Sarah: Go on. Sasha: Well...Before you came here I was actually on my way to the quest shop-- Claire: Oh! Does that mean you... Sasha: Not exactly, but anyway... I went there because someone told me that a new Felpier Recruit in the hunters association has went missing in the Cerulean Woodland. Sarah: A felpier recruit. Sasha: Yup. The associations have been taking up felpiers as recruits like no tomorrow. Sarah: Why's that? Claire: Felpiers are a strong race, it makes sense to recruit them as Hunters. Whether that will be widely accepted or not is a different subject entirely. Tiber: Right! So what's this all about a Felpier that went missing? Sasha: Don't worry. Valerie will give you the details. Tiber: Valerie...? What happened to Flo? Claire: Oh come on Tiber... you were there... that huge scandal, remember? Tiber: Oh... that scandal. Claire: Yeah... that one. Sarah: What's this about a scandal? Claire: I'll tell you later. Sarah: Seeing as how we're here we might as well be useful. Show the way Sasha.

SECTION 4 Location: Norun Village / Quest Shop

> Sarah, Nexis, Claire, Tiber and Sasha all make their way to the quest shop. After Sarah has been told how it works she walk up to the stand and examines the appropriate quest

QUEST: Find the New Recruit; Ken A New Hunter; Ken Lunari has gone missing in the Cerulean Woodlands. Please find him. He has pastel blue fur, carries a red rucksack and uses his fists as weapons. CONDITIONS: No Specific Conditions CLIENT: Viola Bradford of the Hunters Association REWARD: 1000 Bira

Valerie: Decided to take the request, have you? Good, I've been hoping someone would. Sarah: Okay, so what's the deal Valerie? Valerie: This is a request from the Hunter's Association. They want you to find a newbie Felpier Hunter that got lost in the Cerulean Woodlands. Sarah: That's all...? Valerie: What do you mean? Sarah: If the Cerulean Woodlands was that massive forest I saw when we came here then it's absolutely freaking massive Valerie, there's no time for us to search everywhere. Valerie: You guys are powerful right? Sarah: I suppose... Valerie: Then the monsters shouldn't be a problem. Split Up. Sarah: *sigh* Got it... I'm on my way... Valerie: Good luck and take care.

SECTION 5 Location: The Cerulean Woodlands, Entrance

Sarah: Okay everyone, we're going to split up and look for this Felpier. Take these radios so we can keep in contact.

> She hands everyone a radio.

Sarah: Right... We're losing daylight. Let's get a move on!

> Everyone splits off into different parts of the forest to begin their search. After Sarah has been searching for some time we cut to Nexis who has came across a small river.

SECTION 6 Location: The Cerulean Woodlands, a River

> Nightfall in a small tucked away part of the woods a small river winds through the lush green trees of the forest. A red rucksack lies on the ground sitting next to roll of bandage tape and an energy drink. The Blue furred Felpier who's sitting on the rocks buy the river picks up the tape, wraps his left hand and bites the end off of the tape. His arms drop after having fixed his arms. He is covered in many cuts and bruises, most of them have been bandaged.

Ken: (I know I said to him, that'll Ill protect him... but this training is freaking brutal)

> He takes a swig of his energy drink

Ken: (Well... can't deny it's making me pretty strong.)

> After finishing his drink, he stares at the empty bottle for a moment before crushing it and throwing it away. He covers his face with his paws. Nexis has spotted Ken, hiding behind a bush he takes out his notes.

Nexis: (Blue fur... bandages... this must be the guy... but what's he doing here by himself? Doesn't he know it's dangerous...? Wait... is he okay?!)

Ken: ...Yeah who am I even kidding? There's no way I could ever be as strong as he was... but I need to be... I need to be strong for him... Ugh.... I feel like crap

> The Felpier takes a big yawn. Sighing he puts his arms behind his and puts his head back to take a nap. In a daze he opens his eyes to see Nexis standing over him with a worried look

Nexis: Are you okay Ken: !!!!????

> There is a brief silence before Ken suddenly gets up hitting Nexis on the nose with his forehead.

Ken: Damn that hurts!!

> Nexis who now has a nosebleed lies motionless; his hat has fallen onto the calm river. Ken looks back at Nexis, first confused but his face falls when he sees Nexis is hurt. Nexis makes a few groans as he hulls himself up and sits on the rocks

Ken: OH MAN! I am so sorry! Are you okay?!

> Nexis puts one paw and his head while waving the other at Ken

Nexis: Nah It's alright. This ain't the first time I was hit on the nose... And besides it was you I was worried about

> Nexis's eyes widen as he sees his hat in the river. He stares for a moment before running head long for the water

Ken: HEY! WAIT! WHERE ARE YOU GOING!!!

> Nexis makes a huge splash as he dives into the river to retrieve his hat. After having gotten it back he climbs out the river and removes his soaking shirt. Ken has also removed his wet shirt.

Nexis: OH MY GOD! I'm so sorry about that! Ken: It's alright man you got your hat back right? Nexis: ...Yeah. Ken: Then there's no problem right? Nexis: I guess... Well what are you doing here anyway? Ken: Just... taking a break here. Nexis: From breaking your arms?

> Ken sits back while Nexis shyly turns away

Ken: ...Well what are you doing here then? Nexis: It's kinda funny... I was tasked to find you but... I got lost on the way... Ken: ... Nexis: Stop doing that. Ken: You stop.

> Ken sits up and so does Nexis. Ken look slightly agitated.

Ken: Look. You need something or what? Nexis: Nah. I'm okay. What about you, with all those bandages of yours. I mean can't you heal yourself?

> Ken looks to the ground sheepishly

Ken: Like you would care. Nexis: C'mon dog. I'm just curious is all... Coming to think of it... I never saw you at Tharsis high or the new one at Lotra. If you're a hunter where do you learn? Ken: I don't go to Tharsis. Nexis: Wait what? You saying you don't learn stuff? Hah, figures where those bandages come from.

> Ken face palms

Ken: Nonono. I mean I know how to read and write and stuff. But I'm training for something else. Nexis: Oh! So it's those trade schools right? Ken: No it's... more physical than that Nexis: Oh so you're fit then. Ken: I train with an Aura Master Nexis: YOU'RE AN AURA MASTER?! Ken: In training...

> The two sit by the tranquil river talking to one another while their clothes dry out. Slowly the hot air cools and the two felpiers bond over light conversation

Nexis: Y'know... I never really did learn much about Aura Masters. What exactly is it you guys do? I only know they're like really respected everywhere. Ken: You claim to have been a famous doctor and you don't know? Nexis: Please tell me dog. Ken: ...*sigh* As you know Felpiers are kinda' crap with magic. Nexis: Well I knew that. Ken: .... Nexis: ...Sorry. Ken: Anyway, It was discovered through the practice of certain physical exercises Felpiers could utilize physical energy and use it in a magic form. Nexis: Kinda weird but go on. Ken: That's it in a nutshell really. Watch.

> Ken does a 360 spin and clicks his fingers creating a watery explosion nearby in thin air.

Nexis: OH MY GOD THAT WAS AMAZING!!! Do it again! Ken: *sigh*

> He performs the technique again

Nexis: Wow... that was amazing... who's your teacher? Ken: It's a parlour trick really... my teacher was someone called Kiba Tano. Nexis: Wow...

> After calming down an excited Nexis...

Ken: Didn't you say you had to bring me back or something. Nexis: Oh yeah... Sarah's probably having a heart attack by now. Ken: Sarah...? Nexis: My best friend... now... let's see... Oh crap!! Ken: What's up? Nexis: My radio's broken. Ken: Fine we'll just walk back. Nexis: I suppose that's all we can do. With a bit of luck we'll meet up with my friends

> Ken tries to get up...

Ken: Ngh... ugh... ow... Nexis: What's wrong? Ken: Before you came by I was fighting a couple of Blood Bears and they really messed me up. Nexis: You shoulda' said so first.

> Nexis with amazing aptitude and speed almost instantly recovers Ken's wounds.

Ken: Not bad fox. Nexis: Thanks. Ken: Let's get going.

> They begin exploring the forest for a time before we move to Sarah and Co

Meanwhile... SECTION 7 Location: Cerulean Woodlands / Camp Fire

> Into the middle of the night at the woodlands; Sarah, Claire, Tiber and Sasha who have met up have gathered around a makeshift campfire.

Sarah: *sigh* Crap... still no reply Claire: You don't suppose he broke is radio somehow do you? Sarah: Oh probably, it's the kinda stupid thing he'd do. He sometimes acts like a complete two year old. Tiber: I can understand that. Claire: See you two are great friends already. Tiber: Eh heh... Sarah: I'm sure he appreciates the effort you're making to be nice even if he doesn't quite show it. Tiber: I hope so; I was starting to think he didn't like me. Sarah: Nah, you're fine. Sasha: So I understand you're on an adventure Sarah to go see the sights and sounds of Judecca? Sarah: I suppose, I mean we're here anyway and we might as well enjoy it. Sasha: I hope you enjoy it. Judecca Is an amazing place, I'm sure you'll love it. Sarah: Right. I'm just glad I met people like you. Sasha: Yeah we're nice. Sarah: I just hope Nexis is doing okay... Tiber: Eh, he'll be fine. For all we know he could have found this Ken guy and brought him back to Norun already. Sarah: ...maybe.

SECTION 8 Location: Cerulean Woodlands

> The Sky is a deep black; an aurora hangs overhead amongst the stars. In spite of the cold; Nexis and Ken presses onwards.

Nexis: Wow, it's gotten really dark. I'm finding it hard to see. Ken: It's not too bad. Nexis: For you maybe but I'm just used to the constant bright city lights. Ken: Heh, you're too soft ???: Grrr... Ken: Was that you Nexis? Nexis: Nope ???: GRRRRRR... Ken: Look, I'm not interested in your playful growling right now. Nexis: It wasn't me!! ???: *ROAR*

> The pair turns around to see a massive blood bear with particularly long and sharp looking claws. They stare blankly at the monster briefly.

Nexis: Y'know how you said you were fighting blood bears earlier? Ken: Yeah...? Nexis: You didn't happen to annoy their mother did you? Ken: I think I might have... Nexis: HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!!!!!!!

SECTION 9 Location: Cerulean Woodland / Campsite

> Sarah quick as a flash stands up

Sarah: Nexis and another person are in danger we have to go!! Tiber: I never heard anything Sarah: Yeah and I have amazing hearing so MOVE IT!!

> The group quickly put out the fire quickly and follow after Sarah.

SECTION 10 Location: Cerulean Woodland

> Nexis and Ken have tried to fight the mother blood bear to the best of their abilities but have been overpowered.

Ken: Well this isn't going too well... Nexis: Sarah...

> The Blood Bear is suddenly skewered by 4 Rasen crystals. Nexis and Ken turn around to see Sarah, Claire, Tiber, Sasha and Sabur

Nexis: SARAH!

> Sarah shakes her head.

Sarah: So who gets the blame for this? Nexis: He does. Ken: It's true Sarah: *sigh* Stupid dogs

> She pulls hey Rasen Crystals out of the bear who staggers slightly before going on the offensive.

Nexis: At least it's more threatening than that stupid Athos guy. Sarah: I know right? Let's go!!

> The mother blood bear is only further enraged by having been injured by the comparatively small cyan fox that skewed her, In a fury it charges and rampages around the entire group throwing everyone everywhere and proving to be a tough challenge. Feeling obliged to help, Ken fights back while almost dancing instead of fighting

Ken: Thanks for the help Sarah: You can thank us you stupid dog after we've saved your ass. Nexis: Thank you Sarah Sarah: Not a problem Nexis Ken: ...

> Through the collective efforts of Sara, Nexis, Claire, Sasha, her pet wolfdog and now Ken the Mother Blood Bear falls, finally defeated in a cry of agony before succumbing to her wounds.

Sasha: Thank goodness that wasn't too difficult... are you okay Sabur? Sabur: Arf! Sasha: Yay. He's fine. Sarah: Well... introductions first. What's your name dog? Ken: Wait! Shouldn't you introduce yourself first?! Sarah: No... you're the stupid dog that got into a difficult fight and didn't think to run. Again... you're name. Ken: ... Ken Lunari Sarah: Ah, C'mon let's drag you back to the Quest Shop so I can collect my fee and get some food for my friends.

> Tiber nudges Claire

Tiber: Hear that? She called us friends Claire: It is rather nice.

> They turn back to Sarah and Ken

Ken: But what's your name?! Sarah: ...Sarah Fawkes. Nexis: Well... you already know but... Nanexis Lupine. Claire: Claire Molina. Tiber: Tiberius Wolfe. Sasha: Sasha Summers. Ken: Nice to meet you all. Sarah: Okay can I please get our fee now?! Ken: Impatient much...? Sarah: Stalling much! Ken: You win.

SECTION 11 Location: Norun Village

Sarah: Here we are. Before too long Ken you'll be shipped back to wherever you disappeared from. Ken: Really?! Sarah: Problem? Ken: I... I don't want to go back. Sarah: Sorry, Did I hear you say that you didn't want to go back... Ken: I don't want to go back! Sarah: Alright, alright don't shout or I'll just mute you. Claire: I don't think we should send him back if he really doesn't go. Tiber: Yeah... drawing from experience I say he should be able to do what he wants. Ken: Please... Sarah: Fine... but what about money?! We have none. Ken: Money...? Sarah: Yeah shiny pennies needed for buying food for these guys

> Ken hands Sarah a bag containing at least 1000 Bira

Sarah: ?! Ken: Here, take it. Just don't send me back. Sarah: Fair enough. Money gotten, problem resolved. Ken: Good. Sarah: Right let's tell the Quest Shop and tell them Ken quit or whatever other excuse will wash with them Ken: Fine by me. Tiber: I'll go.

> Tiber goes and tells Valerie the appropriate information then returns.

Sarah: Right everyone, since Sasha Summers and Ken Lunari have both joined us I think now would be a good day to go back to the Detragan and call it a night Nexis: Agreed.

END OF CHAPTER 3