(Master Eliza, Warrior Arya - I entrust you to Anubis, your old friend, in hopes it shall help you ensure that our most important Divine Party is a success.)
I-I can understand you! Every word! Eliza! Chrono Erlang Shen! I'm so happy I can barely breathe!
E-Easy, Arya - we still have our mission to carry out.
Not a mission, our date! My first date, and my first day understanding dragon lanuage! I'm gonna--! I just--!
(She's passed out…)
Ugh… Sorry, Anubis, let me just lug her onto your back, and we'll be on our way.
(What a lovely entrance hall. Truly befitting of the Divine of Righteous Partying.)
Sounds like an entertaining dragon! I hope we'll get to meet it…
(I suspect you shall. We must likewise ensure that this party is a success… And to do that, I hope you two will have a good time.)
I've got a good feeling, Anubis… And I hear a joyous racket further in! Is that a Viking folk song? Let's go investigate!
WAHAHAHA! Give in now, dragon? I can assure you I've got more tricks up my sleeve!
(GRARRR! And give up our grappling match? Never! I haven't had this much fun with a human in years!)
Brother! I didn't expect to see YOU here. Are you…wrestling the guests?
(I am no mere guest! I am the BEST party guest in all Dragolandia! Now show me what you and your dragons are made of!)
HA! I can always count on my dear little sister and Dragon Girl to show up where the action is! What is it this time - world's in trouble? Sick dragon god?
Nope - we're on a DATE, Dunky!
WHAT?! Come on now, walk me through this while we mingle - I want to hear EVERY detail.
(If you humans are friends of this beast known as the Dunkelviking, then you are fully accepted into Ame-no-Uzume's party manor! Go, party at your leisure.)
Hmm…I didn't think ANYBODY was worthy to date Eliza, but if it's the girl who managed to take ME down, well…maybe you've got a chance.
In fact, she defeated our entire family… Hrm, I wonder what mother will say about this…
THAT'S something I'd rather not think on. And we DO have a mission, you know.
Yes, a mission to party! Besides, I wanna meet this Ame-no-Uzume Dragon…!
What a pleasant surprise! Two lovely ladies in--
Begone, Heinrich. I'm spoken for.
Y-You jest! By whom?
By ME! Now, if you're not interested in a bombastic battle, then step aside Heinrich - I've got dragons to chat with!
Chronos' Claw, it's a Kitsune Dragon! I was always a little wary of their trickery, but now that I can understand them perfectly, I won't get fooled again!
(Yip yip! Yip…?)
N-No! Something's wrong! I can't understand it--!
Arya, can't you see that mischievous grin? It's just toying with you…
(Ahh, thank you for a fine battle. I hope you'll forgive me for teasing you - it's always the earnest ones that give me the best reactions!)
Huh? Weird, I don't understand a word this creature is saying…
(What?! That's not right--)
Fooled ya! Thanks for the battle, Kitsune Dragon. I've got a good feeling about this party!
It's sort of amazing…not only did you understand that Kitsune Dragon, you also engaged in wordplay with it. When dragons first spoke to me, I freaked out.
Well, I had you and Ned to show me what it would be like. Not that you two are great teachers - but I learn best by example anyway!
Hmph! Teaching was never on my resume - but I could show you a thing or two about how to steer a Viking longboat!
Actually, speaking of Ned, I wonder if he'll make an appearance… Let's see who else is attending this celebration.
I hear music! Is that the sound of…dragons singing?
The lyrics are odd, aren't they. Ned's been trying to crack the code on dragon poetry and "lyricism", as he puts it. I think it's a waste of time, but…
Did I hear you two mention Ned? Have you seen him? Haven't been able to track him down for hours…
You mean he's here, Otto? We'll keep an eye out!
(Oh, it's so nice to have humans at Ame-no-Uzume's ultimate party. Between your kind and the Divines, there is always something exciting happening.)
Now THAT'S some interesting phrasing. What do you mean, Cherry Blossom Dragon? Has there been any trouble?
(It appears a young human has brought a rather…depressing vibe, or so I hear. It has caused Ame-no-Uzume to become over-anxious.)
(But I find talk so dull - give me a good battle, and I shall tell you more!)
(In battle and in conversation, you two are fine humans. Your reputation precedes you! Now, as promised…)
(I believe it was a boy human. I heard him conversing with the boisterous Viking, and then he skulked away…)
Oh, no! It's got to be Ned! Which way did he go?
(I know only that he went upstairs… Best of luck!)
Found it! Here's the staircase to the upper levels. If we're gonna save this party like the Chrono Erlang Shen Dragon said, we need to find Ned!
Wait, I see him! Oh…no, it's just another scrawny guy with horns on his helmet… Hi, Olaf.
Eliza! I'm…er…I don't really know how to handle things like this. But I'm glad your date isn't some brutish lug handpicked by mother.
I'll have you know Arya is still a brutish lug! But I appreciate it, Olaf…
Kya-CHOO! Urgh…we don't have blossoms like this up north…
Hrrm? I'd know that sneeze anywhere! Is my useless daughter skulking about this party?
Oh no. Arya, Anubis, run!
Right behind you! Just keep a look out for Ned while you flee!
Stop right there! You think you can get away with not saying hello to your own mother? And what are you doing with that meddlesome Trainer?
If you MUST know, mother…we're on a DATE.
WHAT?! You're just doing this to annoy me, aren't you…
Well, luckily this Sumo Dragon is as stubborn as I am, and if I can defeat you two, you're going on a date of MY choosing, like it or not!
Ugh…ungrateful child… I suppose I never could control you, no matter how hard I tried.
Fine. Date your little Dragon Girl. At least she's formidable enough to handle the rest of your family…
Thanks, mom…
That went better than expected! And by the way, Ms. Gunhilda…now I can talk to dragons, too!
No sign of Ned here, either - I suppose we'll keep climbing. It's strange, I'm usually annoyed at parties, but despite everything, I feel…good?
Hey, Eliza! Dragon Girl! I'm soooo disappointed in you!
…Just kidding. I'm actually really happy for you guys, I was just worried mother might've been listening.
Oh, and if you're looking for Ned, I think I saw him go upstairs… Some really strong looking dragon was chasing him!
Hello, you two! I've been hearing all sorts of whisperings about your triumphs. Is it really true, Arya?
If you're asking about my new power, and my date with Eliza, then…yes! Both true!
My goodness, it's enough to bring an old man to tears! To think my young protégé has come so far…
Ah, but before I get too misty, I'm afraid there's a bit of trouble. Ned's wandered off under mysterious circumstances…won't you help me find him?
Ack! Look out! A shuriken almost took your nose right off, Eliza!
(…My mistake. You're humans, but not the human I'm looking for…)
(One of you is spreading bad energy. Fouling the sanctity of Ame-no-Uzume's sacred party. I must find this human, and eliminate it.)
I've got a bad feeling this Shinobi Dragon is talking about Ned… We'd better distract it before it carries out its mission!
(No…I've failed my mission! I'm worthless!)
N-No you're not! Listen, could you point us in the direction of Ame-no-Uzume and your, um…target?
It's very important. I think me and my friend could help save your party. We're pretty good at it, actually.
(If you were strong enough to beat me, then… Fine. Seek the roof garden. I will notify Ame-no-Uzume of your impending arrival…)
Hey, Arya…do you think Nedders could be upset because of, well…us?
Why? He should be happy, right? He's our friend!
*Sigh*…You understand the feelings of dragons so well, but your own species is a huge blind spot.
Well, as long as we find him, we can smooth everything out. I'll even pick him up some h'ors d'oeuvres to sweeten the deal!
(How strange. The energy up in these gardens should be carefree, but instead, I feel an oppressive atmosphere.)
(We must clear the air to save the party! The future of all Divine Dragons depends upon it!)
I do wish the future god would stop being so cryptic…
It's right though, things definitely feel "off" up here. Don't worry, Ned, we're coming!
I-I keep telling you, Ame-no-Uzume, it's not that big a deal! So my friends don't care about me! So what?!
(Nonsense, my dear little human! I forbid bleak thoughts at my celebration! All must spread cheer, or the party shall continue indefinitely until they do!)
(It's exactly as I feared…the "eternal party" is becoming a reality!)
(Ahh, are these two humans the ones who are causing you such distress, Ned Human? Then let us toss them from the premises - and all will be well!)
Stop, Ame-no-Uzume! It's okay. I'll just go. I can't believe I had to hear about you two from "Dunky" of all people… I must be worth nothing to either of you!
Ned… I get how you must feel--
Argh! No! That's not what I mean! I just-- I love you guys. You're my best friends…I wish you had just told me…
I'm so sorry! Eliza's right…I'm not great at human feelings. But it would mean a lot if you hung out with us for the rest of the party…even if it lasts forever!
(Thank you, all… The party is a success. I can return safely to the future, and Divine Dragons near and far can at last begin their long hibernation.)
(Ah, a post-party snooze will return our full power after years of activity. I will miss you, my human friends…but I'm sure we'll meet again someday.)
Thank you, Anubis Dragon…you've helped me understand dragons a little better. We'll see you soon.
I can't believe we got to be part of such a wild party! But now that I can talk to my dragon friends, it seems like I've got a lot to say to my human friends…!
(Before that, let's have one last dance! Everyone, flap your wings, snap your jaws, clack your claws, and move your feet! Before the curtain closes, we rejoice!)