That Eliza was surprisingly helpful, and even more enthusiastic than I'd expected! It seems, despite her whims, that dragons trust her...
But with the Frost Festival upon us, she's gone to spend time with her brothers -- and I must call upon my dear son, Ned!
(Pah! Families are overrated! But your child will certainly make communication between us easier, O Hogwin Human -- a must for our mission.)
Somehow, I sense a sarcastic interior beneath the Isis Dragon's regal façade...!
Dad... you know I WAS having a really nice time just... sitting by the fire at home... reading my book... Say, why couldn't ELIZA join you?
Ahh, well, she slipped out of my sight when I wasn't looking. Besides, shouldn't father and son spend the Frost Festival together?
I mean, SURE, but I was thinking of maybe a hot meal and tree decorating with Arya. Not, y'know, following the Isis Dragon around?!
(Now, now -- what we're about to do is FAR more important than a festive dinner! There's something I want to investigate...!)
(My, my -- we are blessed to be in the presence of an Underworld Divine. But I see your partner is missing from your side.)
(I wonder, could that be the reason for this extreme chill in the air?)
(I DO wish everydragon would stop bringing that up! There's more to the Frost Festival than spending it with a... a sweetheart!)
WOW. Just what have you gotten us involved with, Dad?!
(What a fine battle, for a most chilly Frost Festival! I do hope you'll all stick around. There are many a dragon here looking to "warm up" with a battle.)
Great. Just how I wanted to spend the holiday.
My boy, our Divine friend is in trouble, and needs our help! I just KNOW your special talents will help us save the day. A Frost Festival Favor, eh?
(I would HARDLY call a simple breakup being "in trouble"!)
Can't we have one single, NORMAL Frost Festival? Besides, it's way too cold out!
If my theory is correct, I believe the Isis Dragon may know something about our inclement weather...
(This human is quite smart, and I have a theory, too... but we'll need to carry on to discover the truth!)
So, uh... Isis Dragon... You're having... love troubles?
(I DON'T want to talk about it... respectfully, Ned Human.)
Fair enough! Now, where to?
M-My boy, you didn't even try!
(Hoy, there! Our village welcomes well-meaning travelers for the yearly Frost Festival...)
(Erm... But where are the rest of your kin, O Dragon of Fate?)
(I am going solo! These humans are my new best companions!)
W-We are?! *sigh* I suppose you'll all want to mark the occasion with a battle, huh...?
(HA! What a fantastic battle! Dragon of Fate, please feel free to visit our village any time -- and you humans, too.)
(O-Oh, um... I thank you. Maybe there's some merit to spending a Frost Festival by my lonesome...!)
Yeah, a nice, quiet Frost Festival... I wouldn't know a THING about what that's like!
What an auspicious Frost Festival -- I'm making incredible observations about how Divines interact with mortal dragons!
(How odd your parent is, human hatchling. And yet, I admire his single-minded tenacity. He helped change this land's fate, you know.)
... Yeah, I guess my dad is pretty cool -- even when he takes me on his weird research trips.
(Odd. I just found myself envying you... Well, come along then; we still haven't found who I'm looking for.)
Now, my boy, I want to prepare you: I think the Isis Dragon may be leading us to a never-before-seen discovery.
It's already revealed the existence of a new Divine Dragon, and seems to be on a mission of great importance!
Honestly, Dad, the Isis Dragon just seems kind of lonely to me.
Hiding its feelings with grandstanding... It reminds me of some people I know! I guess we'll need to keep following it to figure anything out.
Isn't that beautiful, Ned? Look -- the Lightwing Dragon makes a breathtaking display with its iridescent wings. Even the Isis Dragon is spellbound!
*siiiiigh...*
(Argh! You made me reminisce and I am unhappy about it! Fight me!)
?!?!
(S-Sorry, O Dragon of Fate -- did I do something to displease you?)
(No... no, I apologize for my outburst. Please, carry on with your lovely dancing...)
Oh--! The Isis Dragon is fleeing! Hurry, we can't let any dragon get away looking so sad during the Frost Festival!
Phew! Th-That was a chilly wild goose chase indeed! Ned, would you...
I'm on it, Dad. I'll figure out why this dragon is so down!
Hey, Isis Dra-- ... It went off ahead again...
(PLEASE focus on our task: The dragons who live here will lead us to an expert on warming things up a little...)
Between two jilted dragon lovers, you mean?
(... Mortals shouldn't push their luck, you know. Your elder will be happy to hear I am referring to another Divine!)
I-I-I get it! I get it... But, well, if you want to um, talk -- human to dragon -- I've got some experience with heartache, too...
(Oho! I caught these intruders meddling about our lake!)
(Not intruders -- these are friends. And if the great Dragon of Fate is here to visit us, this must be an important visit indeed.)
(Greetings! I seek the one with the warmth of the sun--)
(Really? I was SURE you were looking for Osiris!)
(ARRRGH! I am seeking AMATERASU! NOT Osiris!!!)
(Huh? But we've seen Osiris, haven't we? The poor creature was so sad, I was certain all this cold was coming directly from it!)
(O-Osiris was... sad?)
(*sigh*... I think the Dragon of Fate and the Underworld Lord are due for a reunion. Follow me, all of you.)
B-By Chronos' Claw -- it's the Osiris Dragon! What in the archipelago is it doing here?!
(Hmph! So THIS is where you've been hiding! Well, I don't have time for dragons who LEAVE their mates. I've got to find Amaterasu!)
(W-Wait! Isis, please! I can explain -- b-but I need to find Amaterasu as well, and I know the way!)
Whoa... this is JUST like one of my romance novellas--! I-I mean, uh, my, um, dragon textbooks! C'mon, Dad, we gotta find out what happens next!
U-Um... Osiris Dragon, y-you said you were going to see the... Amaterasu Dragon, too. Uh... what exactly is going on?
(You feel the extreme chill as well, don't you, young mortal...? Well, Amaterasu is the sun, in dragon form. I believe it can warm the world, while... er...)
(Keeping secrets and MORE secrets, aren't you? First you run away, and now you will not talk?! Hah! See if MY friend, Amaterasu, cooperates with you!)
Brr...! Even I feel the chill between these two! Don't stretch yourself too thin, son. If we keep up with them, I'm sure we'll see what's what eventually!
(Amaterasu! Listen, I--)
(N-No, wait, Amaterasu--!)
(... Okay, I know enough about family drama to understand what's going on here. I am the sun, and I will thaw the cold on both this mountain, and your hearts...)
(... With a battle, of course! All of you, come at me, and let's warm this place with the cheer of combat!)
(There, doesn't that feel better? Now, please tell me what this is all about... and, quickly -- I have a special Frost Festival event to attend!)
(O Amaterasu, my FOOLISH mate has left its post as judge of the Underworld, allowing the cold of the abyss to--)
(Amaterasu, "THEY" have escaped the Underworld Ruins... I was not strong enough to stop them, and left my post in order to entreat you...)
(I... Oh, my... Evidently there was not only a grave misunderstanding, but a grave mistake made. I know just what to do. Come with me!)
So, Dad, did you get all that...? I... I think something REALLY weird is going on.
I hear you, my boy. And for once, I have no answers! My fate, as always, is placed in the claws of the dragons...
That's... a little scary. A-Aren't you scared, Dad?
Human hands have done me wrong, but never dragons, son. Never dragons. Let us attend these Divines, and see what the Dragon of Fate has in store!
(Amaterasu, where are you taking us? I-I really think we should deal with the breach in the Underworld Ruins--)
(I cannot BELIEVE you wouldn't tell me such a thing! We... We are supposed to be partners!)
(Easy, both of you. We will find answers upon this peak. I implore you to follow me -- and you humans, too. You must be rewarded for your efforts.)
J-J-Just trust the dragons... just trust the dragons... just trust the dragons...
(You made it! You all made it! And just in time -- the show's about to begin! Humans and dragons: Are! You! Ready?!)
T-The Amaterasu Dragon brought us to... a dragon CONCERT?! Wait-- Say, this is pretty catchy--
What joy! I've never seen anything like this! Dancing atop a mountain during the Frost Festival, with Divine Dragons! I-It's amazing!
(See? Isis, Osiris -- the humans get it. A musical battle might just make you want to join claws and forget your worries!)
(O-Oh my, I-- That was... fun! My darling, I may be a judge of souls, but I haven't felt so ALIVE in a long while! I-I'm so sorry I hid from you--)
(My love, it's all right -- we will solve this issue together. Only please don't run again. I want to dance with you for many years to come...)
(There is a time for duty, and a time for joy, don't you see? Gayo, I thank you truly! We may call upon your help once again.)
(Heh, and you might need it, considering what crawled out of the Underworld Ruins... Now get goin', there's more fun to be had on this mountain!)
(Humans, I'd like to thank you for accompanying us. You are now privy to information that only dragons have known...)
(Those who have escaped from the Underworld Ruins are called... Primal Dragons. They are very old, very strong, and very... volatile. You must be prepared.)
Oh, no. No, no, no, I REFUSE to be involved with another ancient prophecy! Underworld Ruins! Ancients! Primals! WHATEVER! Dad, did you--?
Somehow, I feel I understand everything, and nothing at all! For once in my life, I am quite confused, my boy... And in moments like this: I trust dragons!