Story Review/Event Tales/The Lone Star

== Clues ==
Ollie's Clues 01: Lone Traveler
Ollie's Clues 02: Oasis
The town was built and developed by House Ramses. The fortifications were substantial, but somehow, the town has been overrun by Miramon. The Miramon in the area seem to be becoming bounty hunters have... (cont)
Ollie's Clues 03: Artificial Guardian
The head of House Ramses, Lateef, created the Artificial Guardian Project. His plan was to create powerful Guardians to resist the threats of the Miracles and Miramon. Lateef's death seems to be connected to this project.
Ollie's Clues 04: Showdown
Ollie's Clues 05: Sacrifice
Ollie's Clues 06: Noba Ruins
The ruins of an ancient city are located deep in the desert. The huge stone formations at the center of the ruins once captivated the world's attention. However, due to the appearance of the Miracles and Miramon, it has become a dangerous place to travel to. The ruins... (cont)
Ollie's Clues 07: Nova Lion
This monstrosity was inspired by the ancient Debian tales of mythological creature that roamed these lands. This creature was created by someone who betrayed House Ramses and aligned themselves with the Shadow Decree. Although it's still a prototype... (cont)
== Act 1 - To The Oasis ==
===Lone Traveler 1-1===
On the banks of the Graywater River, Ollie dreams of his journey ahead and the crimson bullet that took his father's life. That bullet is the only clue he has to uncover this mystery...
Summary
Characters involved:
Ollie wakes up, relieved that it was just a dream. The crimson bullet that killed his father spurs him on to go to the town of Oasis to look for clues. His sister, Laura, calls him and tries to talk him out of going. Blinded by his thirst for revenge, he refuses to listen. He continues his journey, but his attention is drawn to a sudden cry for help.
Part One
: !!!
(Ollie wakes up suddenly. The surrounding area is still and silent.)
: *Sigh*...that dream again.
(Ollie takes out a crimson bullet, identical to the bullet in his dream. He clutches it tightly in his hand, whispering to himself.)
: Father, was that you? Was that dream supposed to be a reminder?
Communicator Sounds: *Beep*Beep*
: Hello.
: Finally, Ollie, are you alright? Where are you now?
: I made myself clear when I left. I am going after the killer that shot our father.
: All by yourself? Ollie, you know things are more complicated than that.
: What else then? Should I just wait around for all my uncles and cousins to stop bickering?
: I tried to ask for your help, Laura, but you told me you had more important things to do.
: Since I'm the only one that cares, I'll do everything myself.
: *Sigh*...
: Don't take this out on me, Ollie. Of course, I care. You're my brother. I'm worried about you.
: ...I know.
: Anyway, I'm heading off to a town called Oasis. I heard it's full of bounty hunters.
(Ollie glances down at the crimson bullet in hand.)
:The bullet that killed our father was special. These bounty hunters may know where it came from.
: Oasis? That's not the safest place in the world.
: Ramses Labs was considered safe, but Father still lost his life.
: Safety is nothing but an illusion.
: Don't be reckless. That bullet already claimed Father's life. I don't want it to claim you too...
: It's the only clue I have. I'm not giving up, Laura.
(Ollie hangs up. He held the bullet in his hand so tight that it left a deep indentation in his palm.)
: Father...
(Thinking of what happened, rest is far from Ollie's mind. As he gets up, a loud sound is heard in the distance.)
Loud Bang: *Boom*
(A small, skinny figure is running toward Ollie, followed by a horde of Miramon.)
 ???: H...HELP!
: *ROAR*
Summary
Characters involved:
The call for help came from a little girl. Ollie tried his best to calm her down. Her name is Anita. She is from the town of Oasis, which is under attack from Miramon. She attempted to flee with her parents but became separated along the way. Anita asked Ollie to help her find her parents. Since he was going to Oasis anyway, he agrees.
Part Two
???: *Sob*Sob*
: ...Don't cry.
 ???: Dad... Mom... *Sob*Sob*
: ...Where are you parents?
 ???: *Sob*... Mom... raan away Oasis... Dad... *Sob*
: Are you from Oasis? What happened there?
 ???: *Sob*... Oasis... Miramon... lots of Miramon...
: Are you saying there are a lot of Miramon in Oasis?
 ???: Miramon... scary...
: That's impossible. Oasis should be heavily fortified. Miramon shouldn't be able to break through.
: What else did you notice?
 ???: Miramon... *Sob*
: Listen, kid, crying isn't going to solve anything.
 ???: ...
 ???: ......
 ???: *SOB*SOB*
(Ollie's serious tone does not help. The little girl bursts into tears.)
: *Sigh*...
: I'm bad with kids...
:
(Ollie recalls what his parents did when he was crying. He gently places his hand on the little girl's head.)
: Don't worry... you're safe now.
(Ollie lowers his voice and gently strokes her head.)
: It's okay, I'll keep you safe.
 ???: *Sob*...
(Her stream of tears slowly turns into a trickle and then, after a while, the little girl finally calms down.)
: Feeling better?
 ???: Yeah... th...thank you...
:My name is Ollie. What's your name?
 ???: I'm... Anita.
: That's a nice name. So tell me, Anita, did you run away from Oasis? What happened there?
: A month ago, so many Miramon came out of nowhere.
: We couldn't beat them, so everybody ran.
: Mom and Dad didn't want to run away, but then more people died in town. 
: So we all ran away, but then when we were running, there were so many Miramon...
: Mom and Dad... they... *sob*...
: Are your parents bounty hunters?
: Yeah, they're the best!
: But I don't know where they are now.
(Anita sniffles a lot, looking downcast. All of a sudden, her eyes light up as if she remembered something. She turns to Ollie earnestly.)
: Umm... Mr. Ollie, can you take me to Mom and Dad?
: They are working for the Ramses. Do you know the Ramses family? They're the richest family in Debia.
: Mom and Dad made a lot of money, and they will pay you if we find them!
: ...No need.
: *Sob*....
: ... No, what I mean is that I'm going to Oasis anyway. So yes, I can help you search for your parents.
: But I can't promise you anything. Do you understand?
: Understood! Thank you, Mr. Ollie!
: Umm... Why do you want to go to Oasis anyway? There are Miramon everywhere.
: I am on a quest for truth.
: Although... the appearance of Miramon in Oasis is also highly unusual.
: The town was established by House Ramses. Its defenses should've repelled the Miramon. 
: With the town's fortifications, this shouldn't have happened...
(Ollie seems lost in thought as he mumbles to himself.
: Zzzzzz...
(Anita has fallen asleep, snoring lightly. Ollie sighs, takes of his cloak, and drapes it over her.)
: Oasis...
===Bullet 1-2===
Ollie can relate to Anita and what happened to her. They are both going to Oasis. Mysteries and secrets await them...
Summary
Characters involved:
Ollie and Anita discover the bodies of Anita’s parents outside of Oasis. There are gunshot wounds on the bodies, and Ollie finds a crimson bullet nearby. The bullet is identical to the one that killed Ollie’s father. Anita’s parents must have some kind of connection to his father. Anita wishes to remain with Ollie in order to find her parents’ killer. Ollie reluctantly agrees.
Bullet 1-2
Oasis. Outside of town.
Day 2
: Right here... This is where I lost Mom and Dad.
: There are no signs of Miramon about. Did you encounter them here?
: Yes, when we left, they surrounded us here. Then, Mom and Dad told me to run...
(As Ollie listens to Anita, he carefully examines the surrounding area.)
: With so many Miramon, there should be some clues left behind.
: Let's look around before the sandstorm comes and buries everything. Stick close to me, Anita.
: Okay! I'll stick close to you like bubble gum!
(Anita and Ollie do a thorough search of the area. All of a sudden, Anita cries out in triumph!)
: Here it is!
(Anita digs out a half buried necklace of some sort.
: This is Mom's necklace! It was a gift from Dad.They must've gone this way!
(Anita jumps up in excitement and dashes forward, leaving Ollie behind.)
(Ollie quickly runs after Anita, only to see her trembling in front of two bodies.)
: Anita, are they?
: Dad... Mom...
: *SOB*SOB*
(Ollie steps forward and examines the two bodies. Both are covered in defensive wounds made by Miramon.)
(Apart from those wounds, he also notices gunshot wounds that look familiar.)
: What the...?!
(Ollie looks around and finds a crimson bullet nearby. It resembles the one he has.)
: What is it?
: This crimson bullet... your parents were not killed by Miramon. This bullet did. 
: Just like what happened to my father.
: What do you mean...?
: It's possible that someone that killed my father also killed your parents.
: Who? Why? What did Mom and Dad do?
: That's something I'd like to know too.
: Same type of bullet, same manner of death, and all of this are related to the Ramses family.
: Who would do this?... and why?
(Silence meets his question. Ollie notices Anita's current state and helps her bury her parents.)
(After they finish, Anita wipes away her tears and looks up at Ollie.)
: Are you going to find the killer?
: I am.
: Take me with you.
: I can't.
: Aren't you going to Oasis? I grew up there. I can help you.
: ...You're too young, and you might slow me down.
: Mom and Dad taught me survival skills. I won't slow you down.
: It's not really about that...
: My parents were killed. I... I have to do something.
: Your father was killed too. don't you want to find the killer?
: ...
: ...If anything happens, run and hide.
: Yes, sir!
Loud Bang: *Boom*
: What's that sound?!
: Sounds like it came from Oasis. Let's go.
===Town 1-3===
The crimson bullet appears again. Anita and Ollie both want to find the person responsible for the tragedies in their lives. Something is not right with the town of Oasis, and they both run headlong into the fray...
Summary
Characters involved:
Ollie and Anita arrive in Oasis and find the town remarkably well fortified. This begs the question of how the Miramon managed to break in. Suddenly, more Miramon appear. A battle ensues.
Town 1-3
Oasis. In town
(The gates of Oasis are closed. Ollie and Anita decide to climb up on the sentry tower.)
(There is a walkway from the tower that connects to Oasis. Both Ollie and Anita slowly enter the town.)
: There used to be a lot of guards at these towers, but the Miramon drove them away.
: Guards everywhere... the main gates are still shut. How did the Miramon get in then...?
: I have no idea. Neither did Mom, Dad, or Uncle Ray.
: Uncle Ray?
: Yeah, he's the best bounty hunter in town. He was really good friends with Dad and Mom.
Loud Bang: *Rumble*Rumble*
: Miramon! Anita, get behind me!
--BATTLE--
The defeated Miramon self-destruct. Ollie has never seen Miramon like this before. After the battle seen Miramon like this before. After the battle, a group of bounty hunters approaches. Anita recognizes their leader and refers to him as Uncle Ray. Ray is the best bounty hunter in Oasis and has gathered all available forces to defend the town. He is stunned when he hears that Anita's parents were killed.
Explosion: *boom!*
: Mr. Ollie!
: Did that Miramon just explode?
: Yeah, Mom ad Dad said those ones are super tough. Did you get hurt?
: I'm fine, I'm just...
???: Looks like we're late to the party.
(Ollie sees three bounty hunters approaching. At the center of the group is a middle-aged man with a friendly smile.)
???: Not bad, young man.
: And you are...?
???: Ray, the bounty hunter.
: Uncle Ray!
Ray: Little Anita?!
Ray: I thought you left with your mom and dad. What are you doing back here?
: Both... both of them...
(Anita rushes forward and hugs Uncle Ray.)
: *Sob*... they're dead!
Ray: What the...?!
Ray: How did they...
: *Sob*sob*
Ray: There, there, Anita. Let it all out. Uncle Ray is here for you now.
: This place is dangerous, Uncle Ray. Let's leave together!
Ray: I can't leave now, my dear. I'm leading the remaining bounty hunters in town. They need me.
Bounty Hunter-Isolator: That's right, Ray's our leader.
Bounty Hunter-Isolator: Most people left town. All that's left are some stubborn folks like us.
Ray: Me and the boys here have a responsibility to protect this town. I hope you understand, Anita.
: Protect...? I don't understand. Is this more important than your life?
Ray: Sweetheart, you'll understand when you're older.
Ray: By the way, what's your name young man?
: Ollie.
Ray: Thank you for protecting Anita. You have my gratitude, Ollie.
: No worries, she just picked me up along the way.
: What type of Miramon was that? Didn't look like the typical Miramon.
Ray: Beats me... never seen Miramon like that before.
Ray: They have the ability to self-destruct. Many of us have died trying to fight them. And...
Ray: ...taking them out is getting harder and harder. They seem to be getting stronger as time goes by.
: Getting stronger?
Ray: Yeah, but I'm not entirely sure. Anyway... Anita what happened when you left with your parents?
: We got surrounded outside Oasis. There was Miramon everywhere. Mom and Dad told me to run...
: They were sniped.
Ray: Wait... did you say sniped?!
Ray: They weren't killed by Miramon? They were shot?
: I am.
(Ollie nods and takes out 2 crimson bullets.)
: The cause of death was gunshot wounds and these were found next to Anita's parents.
: I also know that the head of House Ramses, Lateef, died in the same way with the same type of bullet.
Ray: What the...?!
Ray: ...This is not a safe place to talk about this. Come on, follow me.
== Act 2 - To The Oasis ==
====Guardian 1-4====
Ray's presence is a reassuring balm for both Ollie and Anita. He is also able to provide a much-needed clue for Ollie and his quest for the truth...
Summary
Characters involved: Ray
At Ray's residence, Ollie reveals his tru identity and purpose. Ray informs Ollie that the crimson bullet belongs to an assassin called Leon. The deaths of Ollie's father, Lateef, and Anita's parents could be all linked to the Artificial Guardian Project. Ray could be the assassin's next target because of the information he possesses. Ollie devise a plan to draw the assassin out into the open. The next morning, Anita is nowhere to be found. Ray goes outside of town to search for her. The assassin waits in the shadows.
Guardian 1-4
Oasis. At Ray's Place
(Ray quickly ushers Ollie and Anita into his home and cautiously closes the door.)
Ray: Who are you really, Ollie?
: Uncle Ray, what do you mean? Mr. Ollie is the one that saved me!
Ray: Mr. Lateef Ramses is a prominent figure in certain circles. The details of his death have never been publicly disclosed.
Ray: How did you know how he was killed?
: Of course, I know... because Mr. Lateef Ramses was my father.
(Ollie produces a golden crest out from his pocket and shows it to Ray. It bears the pattern of a snake.)
: I trust you know this crest.
Ray: Yes, it's the family crest of House Ramses...
(Ray pauses for a second and then pulls an identical crest from his pocket.)
Ray: I also have one. Lateef, your father, gave it to me.
: Our family crests are only given to family and close friends. You knew my father... Were you close?
Ray: I met him briefly. It was a few years back.
Ray: Lateef was a good man. With all of his power and wealth, he only cared about the common people.
Ray: He used to say that he wanted to find a way to protect everyone from the Miracles.
Ray: He wanted to build a town and hire strong fighters and bounty hunters in order to protect everyone.
: You mean Oasis?
Ray: Yes, the very same.
Ray: He convinced me, and I was the first to join his cause. He was so excited that he gave me this crest in gratitude.
Ray: We may not have been close, but from that moment on, we were friends with the same mission.
Ray: I wasn't expecting House Ramses' last message to be of his death...
(Ray falls silent.)
: I came here to find out the truth about my father's death.
: Only this bullet was found at the scene. One with a red hue like this is rare. Have you seen anything like it?
Ray: ...There are stories of a hitman who is an expert marksman. He goes by the name of Leon.
Ray: He's known for his crimson bullets.
: Leon... so that's the man that killed Mom and Dad...
: But why? Why did he do it?... *Sob*sob*
: And my father... these deaths must be connected somehow.
Ray: Maybe it's because of that...
Ray: Have you heard of the Artificial Guardian Project, Ollie?
: Yes, man-made guardians to fend off the Miramon. My father mentioned it a few times.
Ray: Oasis was a part of the Artificial Guardian Project.
Ray: With House Ramses' support, the bounty hunters in town were exploring the Withering Miracle and collecting data and Miracle specimens for research.
Ray: Lateef told me that the research was critical for the Artificial Guardian Project.
Ray: Anita's parents and I were in charge of all the data.
: Mom and Dad?
: Anita's parents were in charge of the data... Ny father created the project... All of them died from the same type of bullet.
: Someone is after people who are associated with the Artificial Guardian Project...
: You said that this data was very important. Who knew about its existence?
Ray: A select few. Of course, Lateef knew about it. Then, there's the butler of the Ramses family and the senior management of Ramses Labs.
Ray: You're not suggesting...
: It's likely an inside job.
: Someone betrayed my father.
(An uneasy silence falls over the room as they consider the seriousness of these implications.)
: Let's assume that they know the data was shared among you all. That means this isn't over.
: The next target is going to be you, Ray.
Ray: You're right.
Ray: The assassin hasn't found an opportunity to strike yet. It's probably because I'm with my squad all day.
: Oasis is a mess at moment. If someone made a move it would be really hard to catch them.
: Wait, I think I have an idea...
Day 2
Oasis. In town.
Bounty Hunter-Isolator: Yo Ray!
Ray: What's up?
Bounty Hunter-Isolator: Someone saw Anita running out of town this morning!
Ray: What the...?!
(Ray grabs his weapon and hurries out.)
(Meanwhile, somewhere in Oasis.)
???: Now's my chance.
====Plan 1-5====
Anita's unannounced departure catches Ray off guard. As he leaves town to search for her, the assassin sees his opportunity to strike. Who will survive this encounter? Who will fall?...
Summary
Characters involved: Ray
Ray finds Anita alone outside of Oasis. The assassin sees this opportunity and takes his shot. Ray is prepared and manages to dodge the bullet.
Plan 1-5
Oasis. Outside of Town.
Ray: Anita!
Ray: Anita! Where are you?!
(Ray searches back and forth for Anita. He finally sees her in the distance and runs towards her.)
Ray: Anita! Where do you think you're go--
Gunshot: *Boom!*
(A gunshot shatters the silence of the open field, but Ray was able to deftly dodge out of the way.)
(He seems to have been prepared for this. The bullet narrowly misses him.)
???: What the...?!
(Leon shakes off his initial surprise and raises his sniper rifle again.)
--SCENE, Leon has been captured by Ollie--
Ray and Anita join Ollie where he has apprehended the assassin. Ray confirms that the assassin is Leon. As they try to interrogate him, Leon breaks and attacks.
: I finally found you.
???: Hmm... how inconvenient.
(From not far off, Ray and Anita come and join Ollie.)
Ray: So it is you, Leon. You're on the most wanted list.
: You killed my mom and dad. You're a bad man!
: Who do you work for?! Why are you doing this?!
(Unfazed, Leon breaks free as Ollie is briefly distracted by his own emotions.)
: Looks like you want to do this the hard way.
: That's fine with me. I have a score to settle.
--BATTLE with Ollie, Lu Yi, Unky Chai--
Leon uses a smoke bomb to escape, leaving pieces of clothing behind that indicate his allegiance to the Shadow Decree. He appears to have gone in the direction of the Noba Ruins. Ollie wants to follow him immediately. Ray is against this course of action and also questions Ollie about using Anita to lure him out of Oasis. Ray had previously declined to participate in his plan. Anita proclaimed that she decided to go outside herself. She also wants to find her parents' killer. Ray has no choice but to guide them to the Noba Ruins.
Leon: *Cough*Cough*
(The fight just now has exhausted most of Leon's strength.)
: This is your last chance, tell me--
Explosion: *BANG*
: *Cough*Cough*
(The smoke from the smoke bomb starts to dissipate. Leon is nowhere to be found.)
: He... he got away!
: Wait, what's this...?
(There are bloodstains and pieces of clothing on the floor. There's a symbol on the clothing.)
Ray: This is the symbol of the Shadow Decree.
Ray: It's an organization that will do anything to achieve its goals.
(Ray couches down and checks the ground for clues.)
Ray: There's blood going in the direction of the Noba Ruins.
: Let's go after him!
Ray: No! Wait!
Ray: You have no idea what's inside the ruins. You're just rushing ahead without thinking!
: But--
Ray: Stop! You're being reckless!
Ray: You wanted Anita to run out of here alone, and wanted me to I'd follow her and pretend to look for her so the assassin would come out of hiding.
Ray: That was a good plan, but I refused, but you you went ahead and did it anyway!
Ray: I told you I didn't want to get Anita involved! She's just a child!
: No, Uncle Ray! I ran out myself!
: I just thought Mr. Ollie's plan could work. It did, didn't it?
: I don't want to give up, Uncle Ray! Even if you say no, I want to find Leon!
: I want to find all the bad guys and kill them!
: I'm sorry if you're mad, Uncle Ray... I... *Sob*Sob*...
Ray: *Sigh*...
Ray: Anita, there are more important things in life than revenge.
Ray: One day you'll understand.
(Ray looks at both Anita and Ollie, sigh, and manages a smile.)
Ray: You guys really want to go after Leon, huh? Alright, come on, I'll take you to the Noba Ruins.
====Danger 1-6====
Ollie and Anita are blinded by hate and the thirst for vengeance. Ray's words of caution fall on deaf ears. The group continues on their journey despite heading deeper into danger...
Summary
Characters involved:
At the Noba Ruins, the group finds traces of Leon's blood but not his person. They are suddenly ambushed by Shadow Decree members who have Miramon under their control. Ollie surmises that Shadow Decree has research regarding the Artificial Guardian Project. The group must now endeavor to get out of their current situation.
Danger 1-6
Noba Ruins. Near the ruins
: There are no tracks here.
: Is he hiding again?
Ray: It's the sandstorm. The sandstorms in the area blow away tracks easily.
(Ray takes a handful of sand and smells it for a scent.)
Ray: Smells of fresh blood. Leon should be around here.
: Lucky we didn't lose him.
Ray: Don't celebrate just yet. It's not necessarily a good thing. You never know what's hiding out here in the desert.
(Ollie surveys the vicinity and see several Miramon closing in on them.)
: The same kind of Miramon we found near Oasis... We're being surrounded.
Ray: I've got a weird feeling that these Miramon are way more dangerous that the ones near town.
Ray: Get behind us, Anita.
Fighting: *BOOM!*
: Watch out!
Ray: Not just Miramon! There are people too!
???-Cycloning Ghost: You spotted us, huh?
: Who are you people?
Ray: You guys are Shadow Decree, aren't you?
Shadow Decree Member-Engreeder: You got that right. Not bad for a dead man.
Shadow Decree Member-Engreeder: Get 'em!
(At his command, more Miramon appear.)
: The Miramon are listening to him!
Ray: When did the Shadow Decree learn to control Miramon?! We're in trouble now...
: The Artificial Guardian Project! It talked about controlling Miramon.
: Looks like they must've stolen parts pf the research.
Ray: The Miramon keep coming! We need to break through!
--BATTLE with Ollie, Unky Chai, Layla, Chloe, Fabrice--
--SCENE, Ray died---
In his final moments, Ray takes out the family crest of House Ramses that Lateef gave him. He is relieved that he was able to protect Ollie and Anita. Both Ollie and Anita regret their actions
: Uncle Ray!
: Ray...
(Ray slowly opens his eyes for the last time and smiles in relief at seeing both Anita and Ollie unhurt.)
Ray: I...
(He takes out something from his pocket and holds it tightly in his hand.)
Ray: I... did my... best... Lateef...
(Ray opens his hand, revealing the crest of House Ramses.)
Ray: The data is safe... You guys are safe...
(In his final moments, Ray closes his eyes with a peaceful smile on his face.)
: Uncle Ray!
: I'm sorry, Uncle Ray! We shouldn't have come!
: Wake up, Uncle Ray! I'm sorry! Let's go home!
(Anita's cried go unanswered. Ollie closes his eyes and recalls something Ray said not long ago.)
: "There are more important things in life than revenge..."
: I think we know what you meant now, Ray.
: This was my fault. My plan caused all of this.
: Pain and regret... Life is not only about revenge, indeed.
(Ollie tightly clutches Ray's cold, dead hand and tries to hold back his emotions.)
They hold a simple funeral for Ray back at Oasis. Anita asks Ollie why all this happened, but he has no answer for her. Ollie buries both family crests of House Ramses in front of Ray's grave.
Oasis. In Town.
(They bring Ray's body back to Oasis and hold a simple funeral.)
: I brought your favorite flowers, Uncle Ray.
: I promise I'll come visit you every now and then.
: I'm sorry, Uncle Ray...
(Anita stands there crying silently in front of the grave. She asks a question suddenly, her voice full of emotion.)
: Why?
: Anita?
: I just wanted to live happily with Mom and Dad. Why did they have to die?
: Uncle Ray just wanted to help me. Why did he have to die also?
: Why did this happen?
(Ollie doesn't know what to say. He takes out two crests.)
(One old and one new, both bearing the coat of arms of House Ramses.)
: Father gave you this.
: And this one... this is from me.
(Ollie buries both crests in front of Ray's grave.)
: Thank you, Ray.
== Act 3 - The Chase ==
===Lone Star 2-1===
Summary
Characters involved:
Lone Star 2-1
Oasis. At Ray's Place.
(After Ray's funeral, Anita and Ollie decide to temporarily stay at Ray's old residence. Nothing has changed about the place except that the original owner will never return.)
(Anita becomes withdrawn and sometimes cries in secret when Ollie is not looking. With a heavy heart, Ollie decides to call a number on his communicator.)
Communicator Sounds: *beep*Beep*
: Hello? Ollie?
: You don't look too well what happened?
: Laura...
(Ollie tells Laura about everything that happened.)
: I don't know what to do.
: I thought revenge was everything.
: Then Ray told me that there are more important things in life than revenge.
: I... Was I wrong this whole time?
: If it wasn't for me, Ray wouldn't have gotten involved and wouldn't have died.
: If not vengeance, I don't know what to do.
: I can't let my father's killer go unpunished.
: Ollie, did you notice the stars at night when you traveled to Oasis from Debia?
: Stars?
Lura: You know I once asked Father why he wanted to create Artificial Guardian Project and he told me a story...
: ...He said that it's impossible to cross the desert without a light guiding your path and that no matter how bright a single star is, it can't illuminate the whole sky.
: It's the same for House Ramses. No matter how much wealth we have, we can't save everything alone.
: We can't be just a lone star in the sky.
: He wanted everyone in Debia to be able to fight against the Miramon and to be free of the threat of the Miracles.
: People should be able to live happy, peaceful lives.
: That was the whole point of the Artificial Guardian Project. That was our father's vision.
: Father's vision...
: You told me Ray died trying to protect the research, right?
: That means he's just like our father. They both shared the same vision.
: As to your question about vengeance, I can't answer that. All I know is that there are more important things to remember.
: The question you need to ask yourself is have you found that thing that matters most to you.
: Matters most to me...?
: It could be revenge... but once you get your revenge and there's no one left to hate, what will keep you going?
: For Father, it was his vision. For Ray, it was his duty.
: Vision and duty...
(Ollie falls silent. He recalls his father's gentle eyes and Ray's final smile.)
: Thank you, Laura. I think I've found my answer.
: I knew you would, Ollie.
: What are you going to do next?
: The Shadow Decree somehow acquired data from the Artificial Guardian Project. That means someone betrayed our family.
: I've actually been investigating who it could be, and I've found someone very suspicious.
: Who?
: Nicole, the head researcher at Ramses Labs. She was in charge of the Artificial Guardian Project.
: Soon after Father's death, she mysteriously vanished. I've been trying to locate her but haven't succeeded so far.
: The Noba Ruins!
: We met Shadow Decree operatives at the Noba Ruins. They were able to use Miramon to attack us.
: That place should be deserted, but they appeared out of nowhere. There must be a base underneath the ruins.
: So, you're going into the Noba Ruins?
: I have to. They stole Father's dream. I have to stop them.
(As night falls, Anita is sleeping in her room. Ollie packs his bags and sets off alone.)
===Traitor 2-2===
Summary
Characters involved:
Traitor 2-2
Noba Ruins. At the center of the ruins.
(Ollie ventures into he the Noba Ruins alone. There are Shadow Decree patrols inside. He carefully sneaks his way into the very center of the ruins.)
: *Sigh*... I'm finally here.
(There are number of power cables lying around, all connected to different machinery and scientific devices.)
(In the depths of the ruins, there is a stone circle. At the center is a woman. Ollie has seen this woman before. She used to be very close to his father.)
: So it was you, Nicole.
: Oh? It's you, Ollie.
: Now that you've made it all the way here, care to see what I've been working on?
Come, meet our Oasis Guardians. I know the name needs work, but they're prototypes of the Artificial Guardian Project.
: Wait... aren't these the Miramon that's been terrorizing the town recently?
: Gorgeous, aren't they? They've been tucked away at Ramses Labs for so long. What a waste...
: ...so I took them out for a spin around Oasis. They did great!
: My father named these things "Guardian" because they were supposed to protect, not destroy!
: You betrayed my father's vision! You're a traitor!
: Me? A traitor?
: It was Lateef who betrayed ME!
: This! Every part of it! Every bit of research! This is my life's work!
: And Lateef wanted to shut it all down... just because your mother died in a laboratory accident. He IS the traitor!
: He wanted to take away my life's work. I couldn't let that happen so I decided to protect my research.
: By "protect", you mean aligning yourself with the Shadow Decree and having my father murdered.
: What's wrong with the Shadow Decree? They were able to provide funding and personnel to advance my research, as well as state-of-the-art facilities.
: It was a perfect match. With their help and support, I was able to advance my research by leaps and bound.
: You're insane.
: It seems that you do not appreciate the results of my research.
: I'm here to stop this madness.
: Since you're here to stop me, let me show you what my research is capable of firsthand.
--BATTLE with Ollie and Laura fighting Nicole--
: It seems like the prototypes indeed need more work. Their power needs to be amplified.
: Yeah, why don't you do that and blow up your facility here...
(Nicole surveys the surrounding area and finds most of the equipment has been damaged.)
: What a troublesome boy you are. I was taking it easy on you... for Lateef's sake...
: But if you insist...
(Nicole presses a button. A loud rumbling shakes the ground and the sound of a machine being activated is heard.)
: Behold my second prototype.
===Nova Lion 2-3===
Summary
Characters involved:
Nova Lion 2-3
Noba Ruins. At the center of the ruins.
Rumbling: *Rumble*Rumble*
(The ground shakes as a huge Miramon walks out of a chamber.)
: You should be honored. You are the first to go up against the Nova Lion.
Nova Lion: *ROAR*
--BATTLE with Ollie, Lauren, Lu Yi, Celine, Berenice fighting Nova Lion--
: Ugh...
(Ollie almost falls to the ground but at the last moment, he does a three-point landing.)
: *huff*Huff*
(The battle with the Nova Lion has taken a lot out of Ollie. He's breathing hard and sweating profusely.)
: Not bad, both speed and power exceeded estimated parameters.
: Why did you create such a monstrosity?
: That's none of your business.
: You're working with the Shadow Decree. With these creatures in their hands, they could...
: I don't care. All I want is to complete my life's work, my research. As to how my research is used, that's none of my concern.
: Even with the future of Debia at stake?
: That has nothing to do with me.
: Look, Ollie. Since you helped me test out the Nova Lion, I'll spare your life.
: Just stay out of my way and you can go.
: No way... I can't just let--
Rumbling: *Rumble*Rumble*
: What the...?!
Alarm: *BEEP*BEEP*BEEP*
: A power surge?!
: Dammit!
(Nicole goes over to the control panel and tries to reconnect to the Nova Lion. It doesn't seem to be working.)
Nova Lion: *ROAR*
(She hesitates a moment before removing the data storage device on the control panel.)
: The Nova Lion is out of control. Get out while you can. I'm leaving.
(Nicole leaves without looking back. Ollie turns to go, but then stops after a few steps.)
(It would be so easy to escape right now, but the Noba Ruins are right next to the town of Oasis.)
(And beyond Oasis, the city of Debia with all its citizen...)
: "People should be able to live happy, peaceful lives."
: Father...
(Ollie whispers a prayer and breathes in deeply.)
(He turns around, facing the Nova Lion with eyes of determination.)
: You shall not pass!
Nova Lion: *ROAR!*
(With the last remnants of his strength, Ollie launches his final attack.)
: Ugh...
(Ollie feels the endless darkness engulfing him. In the darkness, voices echo all around.)
Ray: I... did my... best... Lateef...
: Why did this happen?
: ...
: He wanted everyone in Debia to be able to fight against the Miramon and to be free of the threat of the Miracles.
: Father...
== Act 4 - The Chase ==
===New Chapter 2-4===
Summary
Characters involved:
New Chapter 2-4
Debia Hospital. Hospital.
(Ollie feels a warm, bright light shining across his face. He slowly opens his eyes and seed the early morning sunshine.)
: Mr. Ollie!
: ...
: How are you feeling?
: A...Anita?
: You slept for a long, long time. Oh, I'll go get you some water.
(As Anita goes to pour a glass of water, Ollie's mind slowly becomes clearer.)
: I...I'm alive.
: Miss Laura saved you, but they thought you were dead...
They, they detected a powerful Divine Wave from you.
: Divine Wave...?
: I haven't felt a Divine Wave since my Esper transformation.
: I heard them say that your powers mutated and brought you back to life.
: I don't know what's going on...
: ...but I'm just happy that you're alive!
: Me too...
(Two weeks later)
: You should be resting.
: I've had enough. There are a lot of things I need to do.
: Have the Noba Ruins been secured?
: Yes, no Miramon presence was detected. The Nova Lion was nowhere to be found. You almost died in there, Ollie...
: It was worth it...
: *Sigh*... What's next for you?
: Nicole got away with the research from the Artificial Guardian Project.
: I want to get it back. That was Father's vision.
: Mr. Ollie...
: Rest assured, this time I won't be blinded by revenge. I know what I need to do.
: Good, I'll stay with Miss Laura and wait for you to come home.
: I promise to take good care of Anita. She reminds me of me, just like when our parents took me in...
: And I promise...
: ...that I will complete Father's vision. We will help everyone fight back against the Miracles.
: Take care, Ollie.
: Mr. Ollie, have fun on your new adventure!
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