DIALOGUE:
Bura: It's lovely to see you Krema. I see you blending in with humans well.
Krema: Bura, what are you doing with Noche?
Bura: We were just having a lovely chat.
Noche: Why are you looking for me?
Krema: Two Earthbounds are here and caught my scent, their coming for us.
Noche: "Us"? You led it here!
ACTION:
Noche's hand and Alexis's chest reveal a glowing red symbol.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: Crap, its really close by...
Bura: Everyone keep a sharp eye! This Earhbound has courage if it thinks it can fight off 2 Lunatics.
Alexis: Everyone, look up!
ACTION:
A humanoid Earthbound with large feather-winged and his arms crossed, and glowing yellow eyes appears above them on the rooftops. It jumps down and starts stretching its wings and shows layers of smaller wings. It begins to flap its wings and throw its feathers toward the four. Bura covers Alexis with his cloak. Noche notices.
DIALOGUE:
Alexis: Are you ok?
Bura: I'm fine milady. Just permit me to use your soul so we can end this.
Krema: Noche, let me use your soul now. This time I have plenty of room to kill it.
Noche: R-right
Noche's thoughts: Crap...I'm starting to lose it again.
ACTION:
A chain comes out of Alexis's chest and reaches towards Bura's hand and manifests into a gun. Noche stretches his arm out and his hand wide open but nothing happens. His face shows stress and his forehead is sweating.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: What's wrong? Why aren't you releasing your soul?
Noche: I don't know! This is how I did it last time.
ACTION:
Bura shoots one of its wings off. The Earthbound swings his second arm, shooting large whirlpool of feathers and knocking Bura and Alexis to the ground. He attempts to shoot the Earthbound from the ground but is too weak to keep his hand steady and misses every shot.
DIALOGUE:
Bura: I guess its time to repay the favor Krema.
Krema: Hurry Noche.
ACTION:
Chain comes out of his hand and reaches Krema's. This time it manifests into a sword. The Earthbound uses its remaining arm to swing toward Krema but she cuts it in half. The Earthbound roars loudly and opens its mouth wider. It starts to run toward the 4 and sticks out its tongue. Krema swings the sword and Earthbound starts to deteriorate into feathers the moment it falls on Noche. Noche shows a disgusted shock expression as he sees the Earthbounds slide off him.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: This earthbound...it's touching me...get it off me. Now!!
Krema: It's already being absorbed into your soul. It will be off you and into you soon enough.
Earthbound: DDdaAAaRRr...kk...LLOooOR..Dd
Noche: ...W-What did it just say?
Krema: Their incapable of speech. Its of no concern to us. Just ignore it until it disappears.
Noche's thoughts: I could've sworn it said "Darklord". How can she be so calm about this?
ACTION:
The Earthbound then gets sucked into Noche's hand. And shows the number "01" on his hand.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: Now...why are you speaking with other competitors? They are not to be trusted.
Noche: And I should trust you?
Krema: Yes.
Noche: Grrr!! I wasn't really asking that.
Alexis's thoughts: That woman seems to push Noche's buttons a lot.
Bura's thoughts: Ah, its so refreshing to see someone else lash out at Krema. She was always such a hassle to converse with.
Krema: If you allowed me to read your thoughts, I would be able to determine better.
Noche: That's not going to be an option.
Bura: Enough you two...Krema, I asked Noche here so I can formally request an alliance with the both of you. We will be having a better chance of winning.
Krema: We're not going to join any alliance with you. Let's go Noche, we got what I came for.
Noche: Listen- You almost got the people I cared about killed and I'm being forced to be part a game that can cost me my life. And to top it off, my friends and family will continue to be in danger until this game is over! So if you want this to work, I make the decisions!
Krema: ...
ACTION:
Noche shows rage in his eyes, Krema shows the same expression, Alexis appears worried while Bura has a small smile showing he's intrigued by the situation.
Alexis: ...
Bura: ...
Noche: ...
Krema: Very well then... Whatever your decision is I will not interfere.
Noche: Bura, Alexis, I agree to forming an alliance.
Bura: Wonderful! Oh this will be splendid Noche! Just us 4 protecting one another! Its not the best moment for you, I realize. But I'm here to make the best of the worst situation. You wont regret this.
ACTION:
Bura wraps his arm over to Noche, and Noche showing slight interest in what he's saying.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's thoughts: He sure isn't like Krema....maybe not all Lunatics are bad.
Krema: I suggest we leave, Noche. As I was looking for you I saw Lucia walking toward the bakery. I assume she was looking for you.
Bura: Now did you mention it, I recall you saying something about "two" Earthbounds. Where is the second?
Noche: What? But the Earthbound was following you! What if the second attacked the Bakery!? My family, Sebastian and Lucia...are they ok?
Krema: I don't know, was more concerned with finding you.
Noche: Damn it Krema! We have to go check! Bura, Alexis, we have to go!
Bura: Farewell new friend, i hope everything turns out well!
ACTION:
Noche and Krema run out of the Alley and into the main street.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: Krema...stay a few meters away from me.
Krema: May I ask why?
Noche: Do I need to explain everything? You didn't bother to change out of that maid uniform. Don't want people thinking i know you.
Krema: There was no time.
ACTION:
Noche runs slightly faster to avoid her with an irritated expression. Krema notices.
DIALOGUE
Krema's thoughts: I know I'm forbidden to talk to you with our minds but I wanted to let you know that your soul has been recovering well lately. It was strong enough this time to slay that soul without you fainting. Congratulations.
Noche: I'm more concerned over my friends. I wish you check if the Earthbound attacked anyone!
Lucia: Noche!
ACTION:
Lucia is seen ahead of them. She starts walking toward them. Noche and Krema slow down and stop.
Noche: Lucia, you're OK!
Lucia: Why wouldn't i be?
Noche: W-well you know...because of yesterday
Noche's thoughts: So the Earthbound didn't attack anyone.
Lucia: There weren't anymore explosions since.
Noche's thoughts: i should consider this luck
Lucia: I saw your family, its good to see they weren't affected by yesterdays incident.
Noche: Yeah...good thing...
Lucia: Listen Noche... I was thinking about yesterday... We had such a great time and I wanted to ask.. could we be a... a "pair"?
ACTION:
Lucia's eyes turn soft and shy and her face appears slightly flustered. Noche looks caught off guard and starts to speak but Lucia interrupts-
Lucia: I don't care about the age difference. I've always seen you as more mature than me! And...
ACTION:
Lucia grabs his hand and blushes as Noche looks conflicted-
DIALOGUE:
Lucia: I like you, Noche.
ACTION:
Noche tugs his hand away gently and backs away- He starts to sweat a bit and look down.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: As much as I want this...
Noche's thoughts: damn it...just a few moments ago i could've lost her because she got too close to my family...i'm only risking her life all over again....
Noche: Lucia... I can't be with you. Not right now at least...
Lucia: Oh...is it because of the kiss? It was bad timing, nothing more.
Noche: That's not bothering me at all Lucia.
Lucia: Then what? What's stopping us?
Noche: I can't talk about it...I have to go. M-my shift is about to start.
ACTION:
Noche runs away and Lucia sees him run with disbelief. Lucia also notices Krema chasing him for a brief moment.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: But isn't today, your day off?
SCENE:
Bakery
ACTION:
Noche opens the bakery walks in a very fast pace.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's mom: Hello Noche! How was the date?
ACTION:
Noche walks straight toward his room and slams the door.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's mom: Noche? Is everything ok?
Noche: Not now mom...please go away...
Noche's mom: Ok...I made your favorite dessert for that date you went on. Eat it before it gets cold.
ACTION:
Noche's mom sees Krema walk in the shop.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's mom: What just happened?
Krema: I'm unsure myself Ms. Carlevaro. I'll find out.
ACTION:
Noche is scene sitting at the foot oh his door shedding long streams of tears as Krema is seen knocking loudly on the other side.
DIALOGUE:
Krema's thoughts: Noche, why are you doing this? Isn't that what you wanted? Didn't you want to be with her?
Noche's thoughts: You really are stupid Krema, you realize that I hate you? Its because of you that I won't be able to be with her!
Krema: I don't understand, clarify.
Noche: An Earthbound was chasing you and you saw her come looking for me!? What would've happened if she found me? She could've died all over again! Walpurgis Night would've happened all over again! I might have not been able to save her this time!
Krema: yes, you are correct, she could've died. But she didn't.
ACTION:
Noche shows a freaked out expression as he holds the sides of his head.
Noche's thoughts: I never want to see her dead again!
ACTION:
Noche is sweating with a frustrated expression.
DIALOGUE:
Krema's personal thoughts: I see...he can't be with her because of me...
Krema's thoughts: You're right Noche. Despite seeing resemblance to Walpurga's personality within you, there are some things I still don't understand. I see why you would hate me. I apologize.
Noche: I don't accept your apology. I will never trust you. You're a sick monster who ruined my life. Get out.
Krema: ....
ACTION:
Krema is seen walking out of the bakery shop and into the town. She starts walking until she reaches a large fountain at what appears to be town square. She sits on the edge and notices a young couple and how happy they are
DIALOGUE:
Krema: Maybe there really is something wrong with me...I just took Noche's happiness.
ACTION:
A dark portal opens beneath Krema's feet and a second Earthbound appears.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: The second Earthbound. -in public? This is not good. I'll have to lure it somewhere discreet.
ACTION:
Krema starts running as the portal on the ground follows her. Some civilians notice the portal on the ground. Krema bumps into Alexis (with Bura nearby) unnoticed, Alexis however noticed the Earthbound chasing her within that portal aas BUra notices her crest on her chest glowing.
DIALOGUE:
Bura: Another Earthbound in the same day?
Alexis: She's in trouble if Noche's not with her!
Bura: You go search for Noche, I'll go help Krema fend it off. This time we'll take the kill.
SCENE:
Burned down cathedral. In the outskirts of the city.
ACTION:
Krema stops running and looks behind her, but doesn't see the Earthbound or the portal. As she looks around the portal appears behind her on the wall of the burned cathedral. The Earthbound attacks her from behind and pins her on the ground. The earthbound holds resemblance to the previous Earthbound but with smaller wings. Krema sprouts her wings but the Earthbound still pins her. He starts to choke her with his tentacle arm.
DIALOGUE:
Earthbound: LllllluUUUuuuNNnaaA
Krema's thoughts: Noche was right. They really can talk.
ACTION:
Bura tackles the Earthbound off of Krema. Bura offers a hand but Krema gets up on her own.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: I didn't need your help.
Bura: Oh Krema, I love how you speak such horrible lies.
Krema: enough talk. Let's just kill it.
Bura: If either of us kill it without our contractor's souls, neither of us will get the point.
ACTION:
Bura unleashes his wings as well and their bigger than Krema's and his eyes start to glow.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: All I wanted to do was to lure the Earthbound so that Noche wouldn't suffer anymore. You can have the kill if you want.
Bura's thoughts: What's this? I've never seen her out of focus...No matter, more kills for us.
ACTION:
The two charge toward the Earthbound. Silhouette of the two fighting the Earthbound.
SCENE:
Noche's room. Noche's head tilted back against the door.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: If only i never met Krema...
ACTION:
Someone knocks on the door loudly, shocking Noche.
DIALOGUE:
Alexis: Noche! Krema's in trouble! An Earthbound is attacking her.
Noche: Why don't you kill it...
Alexis: Because we're a team aren't we? Plus she was in public. She's probably luring it somewhere remote.
Noche: She could die for all I care...it would end this stupid game.
Alexis: If it wasn't for her, Lucia would've died...
Noche: No, its because of her that being near Lucia will endanger her life! All she cares about is this stupid Amber Moons Game!!
Alexis: Noche...I'm sure she cares about you in some way. She allowed you to make your own decision today, didn't she? If she didn't care, she wouldn't have brought Lucia back to life after she formed a contract with her. That counts for something right?
ACTION:
Noche seems to have an expression of realization. He then looks down with his eyes shifting the other way.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: I-i guess...you have a point.
Alexis: Noche, we have to save Lucia. They won't kill the Earthbound unless they use our souls.
ACTION:
Noche opens the door and Alexis immediately pulls his arm and they both start running.
DIALOGUE:
Alexis: Quickly. I saw them running west, we'll go toward that direction until I'm close enough to connect to Bura's mind.
Noche's thoughts: Why does she care for these Lunatics so much...?
SCENE:
Burned cathedral.
ACTION:
Krema and Bura are panting and sweating. The Earthbound is shown sitting on top of the alter.
DIALOGUE:
Bura: Well....this Earthbound is definitely strong.
Krema: Stop playing around and kill it. I don't want Noche to suffer because of me anymore.
Noche: Krema!
ACTION:
Noche and Alexis appear in the entrance of the cathedral ruins. Krema looks back.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: Go back Noche, I caused enough problems for you. I won't let this Earthbound ruin your life any further...
Noche's thoughts: What's with the change of attitude? Does she really care that much for my happiness?
Alexis: Bura! Use my soul now!
ACTION:
Alexis places her hand on her chest with a space between her middle and ring finger to allow the chain to be released. It reaches Bura's hand and forms a gun.
Bura: These Earthbounds are just one-trick-ponies aren't they?
Krema: I'm not so sure about that.
ACTION:
The Earthbound starts shouting and breaks the stain glass windows with its voice. It opens its mouth and unleashes its long tongue. The Earthbound swings its tongue toward the 4. Bura shoots the tongue but had little affect and knocks Bura's gun away.
DIALOGUE:
Noche: This isn't good...I have to help you Krema.
Krema: I'm fine. This is my fault...I manipulated you into this. I caused your suffering...
Noche's thoughts: I don't care right now! I order you to kill that Earthbound!
ACTION:
Krema opens her eyes wider as Noche extends his hand and the chain unleashes a slightly
**** scythe. Bura, Alexis, and Krema are shocked to see the scythe as big as it is.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: Noche's soul...Ok, if it is your will...I will slay the Earthbound for you, Noche.
ACTION:
Krema starts running toward the Earthbound as she drags the sword. She jumps and is about to attack but the Earthbound was hit by a bullet through the head. The Earthbound instantly explodes into bundles of feathers. Krema looks back to see Bura holding the gun with ease.
DIALOGUE:
Bura: Well, that's that. Good show, everyone. Especially you Krema, I honestly wanted to see what you would have done if I didn't take the kill. But...Alexis and I are also in this game.
ACTION:
The feathers of the Earthbound get absorbed in Alexis's chest and shows the number "02" on it. Krema looks down and then looks straight at Noche.
Krema: Noche. I'm sorry. I didn't know this would affect you.
Noche: I can't do much now...like Bura said...we'll make the best of the worst situation...
Krema: I promise, I'll make sure it won't get worse.
Noche: that's a sad promise. Still...at least you care.
Krema: You're my contractor. I have to do my best to satisfy your desires.
ACTION:
Noche shows an embarrassed face as Alexis shows an annoyed one. Bura holding in his laughter.
Noche: O-ok...you don't have to talk anymore...
Alexis's thoughts: she really lacks communication skills.
Bura's thoughts: I can't believe she said that. Oh really enjoy these moments. He brings out the idiocy of Krema.
Noche: Look...even though I mostly forgiven you for yesterday, It doesn't mean we're friends or anything. Afterall, I still can't be with Lucia...
ACTION:
Noche looks away with a slightly irritated face.
DIALOGUE:
Krema: Fair enough.
Bura: Ohh that was splendid! Quite splendid. You both made up in a blink of an eye! I must say, I think you two should appear in radio dramas.
Alexis: Yeah...I'm glad you worked it out. Noche, you going to be ok with this?
Noche: I'm not so sure. But as long as we have this alliance, I'm sure I'll manage. I won't be completely alone.
Krema: by the way, this uniform was destroyed in the process, I must find a way to fix it so that I can work my shift tomorrow.
Noche: Oh shoot!!! My mom is going to make me work double for this! Why did you let that Earthbound ruin the dress!?
Krema: Are you blaming me?
Noche: Grr! Forget it, we have to go back now! We'll talk more later!
ACTION:
Noche is seen running away as Krema follows. Bura and Alexis watches them leave.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's narration: I guess this is my lowest point...no use crying over it anymore...
ACTION:
Noche looks at Krema for a brief moment and notices a subtle smile. Noche shows a slightly surprised expression in his face.
DIALOGUE:
Noche's narration: Who knows...this might not end so badly...
ACTION:
Bura and Alexis are walking alone in the outskirts of the city as sunsets.
DIALOGUE:
Bura: This has been a great day indeed. Truly one to mark in history books.
Alexis: Yes, they accepted our alliance rather quickly. But something still troubles me...
Bura: Yes, my dear? What is it?
Alexis: She seemed to take the blame for what happened yesterday. But it was you who planted the bomb. Why wouldn't she clarify for Noche? It would have saved her the trouble.
Bura: Because for Krema, taking advantage of the explosion was as if she planted the bomb herself. She is indeed an odd soul but the point is that it was enough to convince Noche and they are now our "allies". And this will help you get closer to Noche, so we both march down victory lane.
Alexis: I know you're hiding something from me...but I don't care what ulterior motives you have. As long as we make Noche happy. So promise me, whatever secret plan you have, Noche will not be harmed!
Bura: Oooh, it appears someone gained a little strength from our new friend.
Alexis: do you promise or not?
Bura: Yes, yes, I promise. Noche will be unharmed...but I can't say the same for the world.
ACTION:
Bura and Alexis looks at the city from a distance showing a hollow clock tower and the moon taking up most of the sky.