Story/Laby Chapter 5: Difference between revisions

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''It's ok! Laby is going to win no matter what!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''You dummy! Do you even understand how long you've been fighting? Even if you're strong, you're bound to get exhausted at some point!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''!! Gramps?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne!! We found Calonne!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Isn't it obvious? We're here to save you! Hold on, I'll let you out.''

*''Beeeeep-''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''An... Alarm!? Gramps, are you ok?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''She? Are you talking about the Head Jailer?''

*''Stomp... Stomp...''

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*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''I don't remember giving you visitation rights, Calonne.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''What's this? Human cubs? I did hear you were playing house with a little girl. Oh, how the noble has fallen...''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grr... You pompous little...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''(Erm... Laby's glad Calonne isn't friends with the monsters here... But they sound like they know each other from before...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Hmph, what good is a master when you don't even know if they're dead or alive? If she is alive, she shouldn't have left us to fend for ourselves! But perhaps that was to be expected. No sane demon would have thought to establish a trading relationship with humans. To think, I used to serve someone like that as my Lord... pathetic.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grrrr... Shut up! You don't know what you're talking about. For your insolence, I will crush your human cub and you won't be able to do anything but watch! I'll kill you after so you can meet your beloved Lord in the afterlife!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''How... did I lose... to a mere human cub...''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mmmk... Now that the head fluff ball is defeated, everyone can leave, right? Huh? What's wrong, Calonne?''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grr... Don't pity me... Perhaps, as her trusted engineer, it was easy for you to believe in our lord, but for a mere soldier...''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''...... Do you still believe our Lord is alive...? That she didn't just abandon us?''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''A peaceful harmony between humans and demons... Do you still believe in that fairy tale?''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Hmph. You're growing old and senile if you think it's possible for us to...''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Gramps.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''People are waiting for us to free them. We should go now.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I was thinking... Since Nenya has monsters as his soldiers, even if we set everyone in the prison free, I don't think it will resolve the core problem.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby thinks so too! Nenya guy is super suspicious.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Gramps?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''If you want to tell me you're a monster, and that Head Jailer and you used to be buddies, that can wait. That's not what's important right now.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Laby, I'm really thankful for your help to save Gramps, but... I can't let Nenya get away with what he's done.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Uh huh. Laby agree. But Mao wanted to rescue Calonne safely. Is it really ok for Laby to go teach Nenya a lesson?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''It really should be about whether or not you're ok. I mean, I can open doors for you, but you're the one who has to fight.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''It might have been difficult for just Laby, but Laby has all of you now! Nisha, Mao, and Calonne! We can do this, because mao and Calonne have amazing abilities different from Laby's, right?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Then it's decided?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Yup! Let's go teach Nenya a lesson!''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I've learned a lot form you. I had given up without even trying, thinking it impossible for humans to win against monsters, but... Now I know anything is possible. It's thanks to you that I was able to think that way.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Hehee, Laby's glad Lord is happy now!''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''I've already received enough help from you. Now it's time for use to fight our own battles. Although they may be low in spirit, the people of this village together to save their home. As long as they see hope, we will be able to unite once more.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I agree. Once they know you're safe, and that it was all a misunderstanding, everyone will surely come together!''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''According to the guards, Nenya resides in the top most floor. I had heard that in emergency situations, all guards gather to protect him.''

*{{StoryIcon|Estranged Lord}} '''Estranged Lord:''' ''It's nothing compared to what you've done for us. Please, be careful.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Thank you! Laby hopes next time we meet, we'll both be under the sky!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Demon? Is that the same thing as monsters?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''(Oh! That makes sense! They were the same ones that attacked Velder!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Seriously? Even though the Empire doesn't have a central force right now, there's no way he can conquer the entire land with his army... Is that why he didn't want the villagers to leave? To prevent neighboring families with powerful guardian spirits from intervening?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Why? Is Calonne super strong and powerful?''

*''Crash!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Guard Captain}} '''Lord's Keep Captain Guard:''' ''Ugh... You made it all the way here... But I will make this your grave!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''hehee, Laby learns quickly! Teacher said so too!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Haha, I don't think it's just learning quickly, it's really amazing!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grrrrr...''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Wait, Calonne! Something's different!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I don't think she comprehends what we're saying!''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Kuuaaaah!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Eh, Ehhh? What should Laby do?? Hit her? Hit her????''

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*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Grrr... You again...''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Ohhh. She's back!''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''... Hmph, is it so surprising that he would put a collar on his guard dog to gain control?''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''... Injecting demonic energy to control others is Nenya's specialty. My soldiers and I all accepted his demonic energy to show our loyalty. We cannot go against his orders unless he lets us go... or dies.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''Perhpas... We were that desperate. Huhuhu, but I've seen you lose your cool for the first time, so maybe it wasn't that bad of a deal.''

*{{StoryIcon|Deborah}} '''Head Jailer Deborah:''' ''You are now at the highest floor of Lord's Keep. Nenya's room is right ahead. He is different from those you've come across so far. He's far more clever... cunning. You may lose everything, if you're not careful.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''No worries! Laby is really strong!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Are you... Nenya?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Yes, I am the lord of this land, Nenya. And Calonne! Came to visit me out of your own record? Can I expect a positive response from you, then?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Well, that's no reason for you to get all worked up. Perhaps you were listening to the guard dog barking outside for too long. The Lord you followed is long dead, and I just want to make life better for us. We can create our home here, where there's plenty of food and resources. What possibly could you object to?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Calonne, Calonne. I heard you were quite intelligent, but I guess your stupid beastly origin is showing through. I already told you... Then White-Ghost King has already been killed, ripped to pieces by Lord Barkat and Commander Berthe!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''But that 'Army' of mine helped me take over this village and capture you. It's only this village for now, but once the portal is open, I can command the entire demon army to take over all the land! And there's no reason to fear a king that's as good as dead.''

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*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''It's strange, why didn't the Demon King invade Elrios before? It would have been so easy with the four rulers at his side... Oh wait, but the White-Ghost King opened a portal to invade little by little, didn't she? It wasn't a bad idea, I'm surprised a beast came up with it. Although, it was all sow and no results. Did you hear about what Commander Ran had accomplished? Really, there's no helping simple-minded beasts.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Yeah, yeah. But isn't that what demons do? There's a reason for our 'violent, brutish' nature.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Ah!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''You're not playing fair!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Fair? Fairness is for the ignorant. Now I'll ask you one last time, Calonne. Shall I kill her? Or shall I let her live?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''N... No... Gramps... Don't listen to... Ugh!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''He'll just... use you... and kill everyone anyway...!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''But we can't lose you, Mao!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne...? What are you saying!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne...''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''... Is that so...?''

*''BOOOM!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''...!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya}} '''Nenya''': ''Looks like negotiation is over. I must have lived with humans longer than I thought, asking nicely instead of doing things by force.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mao...? (... What's going on? Laby doesn't feel anything. Mao is really hurt, but it's weird. Laby doesn't understand what this emotion is. It feels empty again... Like earlier. Why is it like that? Calonne looks like he's really hurt. Why... Can't Laby be like that? Something's weird... Not feeling anything even though Mao is hurt is... weird, it's bad. It happened before. In the forest when...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Nisha}} '''Nisha:''' ''(......)''

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*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya''': ''You leave me with no choice. I'll have to use my demonic energy. You've brought this to yourself, Calonne.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne... (Calonne is hurt... But... What is this weird feeling? It feels like drowning in water... Was Laby not careful? Is that why Laby lost Mao like Deborah said...? Can't... Breathe... What should Laby do...? Please somebody...... Teacher...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Gaia}} '''Bellonde:''' ''<font color=#F1670A>It's too confusing? Haha, you're right. Now that you've left the forest, you will continue to encounter more things that're confusing and hard. How about this, Laby. If you feel like everything is too much, too confusion, you can focus on what's right in front of you, and start from there. Most things are tangled together like thread. If you untangle one, everything else follows.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''What's in front of Laby right now... What Laby must do...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya''': ''Is that it? Don't worry, when you fall, I'll make good use of your knowledge! Kuhahahaha!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby will not let you bully Laby's friend any more!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya''': ''Hahaha!! She's like a moth to a flame! ... Hm? What...?! My demonic energy... Did nothing??''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby is really angry now! You better watch out!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Nenya2}} '''Nenya''': ''My ambition... stopped my a mere child...?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Calonne!! Are you ok? How's Mao...?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''...!! Uuuaaahh.... Laby's so glaaad. Thanks goodness!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Of course! Mao, and Calonne too! You're both Laby's friend!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Huh? What is it?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''A demon? ... That's Calonne and Nenya, though.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Energy from Laby? It's not demonic energy? Does that mean Laby's not a demon?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''... No... Laby started this journey to find out who Laby is. Laby was in a forest for a very long time. Somebody kept whispering that Laby shouldn't leave.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mmhm! Now Laby knows what to do!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby was going to wait for teacher to come find Laby, but Laby doesn't want to wait any longer! Calonne, there's something important that Laby forgot. If Laby finds out what it is, then laby can find out what Laby's 'origin' is. And Laby gets the feeling that this 'Sage' that teacher talked about would know what Laby is, or tell Laby what Laby forgot. So Calonne, do you know where Elrianode is?''

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*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Uh huh! You look healthy Mao! Laby's glad.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''I wasn't that injured to begin with, Gramps was just being overly fussy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Is this the compass that will show Laby how to get to Elrianode?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Why? What does that city have to do with anything?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Got it! Thanks, Calonne! What are you going to do, now?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''We'll start repairing all the damages done by Nenya and his troops. There was a lot of things to fix last time we've visited.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''What about the furries? Are they still causing trouble?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Even though we've still got ways to go, we're heading towards the right direction. Everyone's much happier, and there's much to look forward to. It's all thanks to you, Laby.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Thanks to... Laby?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Of course! Once Laby knows who Laby is, Mao will be the first to know! Mm... But what if Laby is something really really weird?''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Does it matter? I already live with a demon.''

*{{StoryIcon|Mao}} '''Mao:''' ''Anyway, it really doesn't matter to me what you are. It's alright if you're a demon like Gramps, or even something completely different. Because you're Laby, my friend who helped me when I most needed help.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Mao...''