Shakrio: You can do it, come on!
Sauro: Ahhh! Ahhhh!
As Sauro screams, Shakiro supports her during childbirth. Sauro yells louder, pushing harder, until she stops and smiles at Shakiro. Shakiro stands up, and Sauro sees a little baby boy screaming and crying.
Shakiro: (Smiling) It's another boy.
Sauro: (Laughs) I guess we were meant to have boys.
Shakiro: Looks like it.
Shakiro walks into a room where another baby (Daru) is playing with toys.
Shakiro: Hey, buddy.
The baby turns, sees his father, and starts to crawl toward him.
Baby: Ug… ughuuh… gugh.
Shakiro: This is your baby brother.
Baby Daru looks at the other baby and hits him in the face, causing the baby to cry even louder.
Shakiro: Hey! No! That's not nice.
Baby: (Laughs) Ughhh… ughu…
Shakiro: (Sighs and laughs) This is your baby brother, Daru.
Baby Daru looks at the other baby again.
Shakiro: This is Zodiac.
Baby Zodiac stops crying and opens his eyes as Daru and Zodiac make eye contact.
Sauro: How are they doing!?
Shakiro: They're doing great!
Sauro: I'm glad. (Smiles)
As Daru and Zodiac gaze at each other in silence, Daru places his hand on Zodiac's chest while Zodiac puts his hand on top of Daru's.
Daru & Zodiac: Ughh… ughh…
Shakiro: What is this? You guys are friends now?
Daru and Zodiac look into each other's eyes again. A week after the Newbie event, the scene shifts back to Himitsu waking up and getting out of bed.
Himitsu: (Yawns) Ahh… Oh yes, another great sleep!
Himitsu walks outside his room and sees Kono watching TV.
Kono: Oh hey, Himitsu! Good morning.
Himitsu: Good morning, Kono!
Kono: How did you sleep?
Himitsu: I slept great, and I had the best dream ever!
Kono: Let me guess… Kora?
Himitsu: Aww man, whenever her name comes up, it's like music to my ears.
Kono: You do realize she doesn't like you… right?
Himitsu: What!?! NO!! She kissed me on the cheek; that means something.
Kono: Himitsu, she probably did that just to see you freak out.
Himitsu: Nope… that's not true; you just don't understand girls like I do.
Kono: Himitsu, I AM A GIRL!
Himitsu: You are? I thought you were an animal.
Kono begins to steam as she becomes increasingly frustrated, and Himitsu notices.
Himitsu: (Anxiously) I was just joking, KONO! I'm aware that you're a girl!
Kono calms down.
Kono: (Sighs) Himitsu, I was about to shoot you.
Himitsu: (Nervously laughs) No need for that. What I meant is that I have a knack for reading girls. It's both a gift and, at times, a curse.
Kono rolls her eyes. Gram emerges from his room with bloodshot eyes.
Kono: What's wrong with you?
Himitsu looks at Gram and becomes frightened.
Himitsu: AHHH!!! WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOUR EYES?
Gram: (Mumbling) Allergies…
Kono: What?
Gram: Allergies…
Himitsu: Huh?
Gram: (Sighs) Allergies.
Himitsu & Kono: WHAT!!!
Gram, frustrated, yells, but his words come out as mumbling.
Gram: I SAID I HAVE ALLERGIES! I CAN'T STAND THIS NASTY PLACE! I GET BITTEN BY BUGS EVERY NIGHT, AND I CAN'T OPEN ANY WINDOWS BECAUSE YOU HAVEN'T OPENED THEM SINCE YOU'VE BEEN HERE! IT SMELLS LIKE COW SHIT AND BABY OIL—I JUST CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!!
Himitsu and Kono exchange glances, then look back at the increasingly agitated Gram.
Himitsu & Kono: What?
Gram begins to cry.
Gram: (Mumbling and crying) AHHHH!!! I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE.
Himitsu: Oh, I understand now!
Kono: You do?
Himitsu: Yeah… we're so dumb. He mentioned that he loves this house so much that he couldn't sleep and stayed up all night.
Kono: Really?
Himitsu: Yep. (Looks at Gram) Right, Gram?
Gram, still crying, raises his hands in a gesture of agreement.
Himitsu: See, that means yes.
Kono: Wow, Himitsu, you're quite perceptive.
Himitsu: I can read guys too; as I mentioned, it's a gift and a curse.
While Himitsu and Kono converse and Gram continues to cry, the roof of the house is suddenly destroyed.
Gram: (Mumbling) AHHHHH!!!
Kono: What the hell!?
Himitsu rushes to his room and retrieves his spear.
Himitsu: Are we under attack?
Kono pulls a gun from her sock, which transforms into a larger weapon.
Kono: Yes, I'm not sure why. It could be one of the teams from the Newbie Event. They might be upset that we won.
Gram: (Mumbling and screaming) AHHHHHHHH!!
Gram runs behind Himitsu. Kono approaches the front door cautiously and opens it just in time to see a projectile heading toward her, quickly closing the door.
Kono: Whoa, that was close! They must be really angry.
Himitsu stands beside Kono, leaving Gram isolated.
Gram: (Mumbling) What the heck? Are you just going to leave me here?
Himitsu: That's the spirit, Gram! Channel your anger!
Gram: (mumbling) WHAT!?!?
Himitsu exchanges a glance with Kono.
Himitsu: We will face this together.
Kono: Right!
Himitsu and Kono open the door and begin shouting as they witness Daru and Zodiac clashing.
Kono: Ahhhhhhh… What the heck?
Himitsu: Zodiac? Daru?
Daru and Zodiac notice Himitsu and Kono, pausing their confrontation.
Daru: Can I help you?
Zodiac: What do you want?
Kono: I-I-I...
Himitsu: Umm… Well, we thought you were trying to kill us?
Daru: What?
Zodiac: Why would we try to kill you?
Kono points to her house, where the roof is missing. Daru and Zodiac follow her gaze and see the entire roof gone.
Daru: Oh...
Zodiac: That sucks.
Himitsu: Yeah, that's why we thought someone was trying to kill us.
Daru: Well, it was Zodiac's fault.
Zodiac: What? Me? That was your fault.
Daru: How is that my fault? You're the one with the flying arrows.
Zodiac: You're the one with the fist blast.
Kono: Wait, why are you two outside? I thought you were still asleep?
Zodiac: I woke up early and went outside to stargaze when I saw this idiot doing push-ups.
Daru: Yeah, and I asked him how he beat Iris and Lance, and he told me about his powers.
Zodiac: Then he told me how he beat Becan and claimed he was stronger.
Daru: Which I am.
Zodiac: You're not. You may be physically stronger, but you're slower than a turtle.
Daru: Hey, we can have a round six.
Zodiac: Bring it, dumbass.
Gram emerges from the house, sees Zodiac and Daru, and rushes toward them. Zodiac and Daru turn to face him.
Gram: (mumbling) DARU, ZODIAC, WE MUST ESCAPE THIS HELLHOLE. I HAVE BEEN BITTEN OVER SIX HUNDRED TIMES LAST NIGHT, AND I CAN NO LONGER STAY HERE. LET'S MAKE A RUN FOR IT AND LEAVE HIMITSU AND KONO BEHIND… WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Zodiac and Daru exchange concerned glances before turning back to Gram.
Zodiac & Daru: What?
Gram begins to cry.
Gram: (mumbling) AHHHHH!!
Daru: What is wrong with him?
Zodiac: It appears to be an allergic reaction.
Daru: Huh? How do you know?
Zodiac: If you were smart, you'd recognize the signs.
Daru: You're really getting on my last nerve.
Kono: An allergic reaction?
Himitsu: From what?
Zodiac moves behind Gram and lifts his shirt to reveal a bite mark.
Zodiac: It appears he has been bitten; that is why he is mumbling.
Kono: I guess you were wrong, Himitsu.
Himitsu: I guess it's a first for me.
Kono smacks her forehead and rolls her eyes.
Daru: What do we do now?
Zodiac: He requires medication.
Daru: Wait, he is a healer.
Daru approaches Gram, who is still crying, and slaps him across the face.
Gram: (Mumbling) AHHH!! OWCH!!
Daru: Where is your healing book?
Gram pulls out his book and shows it to Daru.
Daru: Use this to heal yourself.
Gram: (Mumbling) I have tried, but it does not work.
Daru: I cannot understand what he is saying.
Zodiac: Kono, is there a hospital nearby?
Kono: Yes, it is on Citric Street.
Zodiac looks at Daru.
Zodiac: Take him there.
Daru: What? Why should I? You take him.
Zodiac: No, he came with you.
Himitsu: I can take him.
Zodiac: No, you are staying here.
Himitsu is about to speak but instead walks back inside the house.
Daru: Fine, I will take him.
Gram: (Mumbling) Where are we going?
Daru: Just stop talking. I cannot understand you.
Gram makes a grumpy face. Daru and Gram head toward the hospital.
Kono: Hey, Zodiac, I think you upset Himitsu.
Zodiac: He'll get over it.
Zodiac activates his hair, triggers the tattoo on his eyes, spawns a light sword, and begins practicing his moves. As time passes, we see Daru and Gram walking to the hospital.
Daru: Citric Street? Where the hell is that?
Gram: (Mumbling) Perhaps try using the jump watch?
Daru: Did I not tell you to stop talking?
Gram: (Mumbling and mocking) "Did I not tell you not to talk?"
Daru: I don't understand you, but if you are mocking me, I'll kill you.
Gram takes a big gulp. As they walk, he points to a sign that reads "Citric Street."
Gram: (Mumbling) Over there, look!!
Daru: What?
Daru looks in the direction Gram is pointing and sees the street.
Daru: Ah, there it is. Good eye, Gram.
Gram: (Chest out and mumbling) That is why they call me Gram the Great.
Daru: I still don't understand you.
Gram lowers his head. They finally reach the street and see the hospital.
Daru: Finally! That took long enough.
Gram: (Mumbling) You're right about that.
Daru hits Gram on the head.
Gram: (Mumbling) Ouch!
Daru: Just go inside.
Gram: (Mumbling) Fine!
Gram walks into the hospital and approaches the front desk.
Nurse: Hello, how may I assist you?
As the nurse examines Gram, she notices his red eyes.
Nurse: Oh my! Are you alright?
Gram: (Mumbling) I'm fine… but are you okay? You're beautiful and just my type.
Nurse: Don't worry, we'll assist you immediately.
Gram: (Mumbling) Thank you, but there's no need to rush… could I have your number?
Nurse: Sir, I'm having difficulty understanding you, but we need you to take this needle.
Gram's eyes widen at the mention of "needle."
Gram: (Mumbling) Needle! No, no, no! I don't like needles.
The nurse presses a button on the table, and a large, muscular Black man enters holding a needle.
Black Nurse: I was informed someone needs a needle.
Gram: (Mumbling) NO, NO, NO!!!
Nurse: Yes, this gentleman right here (gesturing to Gram).
Gram: (Mumbling) No, not me… you know what? I actually feel a lot better. I think I'll just leave.
Black Nurse: Oh man, he's mumbling too?
Nurse: Yes, it's quite difficult to understand.
Black Nurse: Don't worry, buddy, we'll take care of you.
As Gram slowly backs away, he attempts to run, but the Black Nurse secures him.
Black Nurse: Don't worry, buddy, I've got you. My name is Doctor Blacky Lips.
Gram: (Mumbling and crying) Ahhhhh!!
Blacky Lips takes Gram to the back as he starts screaming for help.
Gram: (Mumbling) HELP!! DARU!!
As Gram enters the back room, Daru sits outside, waiting for him.
Daru: They better hurry up. I don't want to be out here all day. I have training to do.
Daru begins to reflect on what Zodiac had said to him.
Daru: Thinks I'm slow? No, I'm fast. I'm really fast.
While Daru is talking to himself, he hears a girl yelling.
Daru: What the hell?
He looks behind him to see two men pushing a girl around. Turning back, Daru murmurs to himself.
Daru: Don't get involved, don't get involved.
The girl continues to scream.
Girl: Help! Please help!!
Daru: Ahh!!
He jumps up and rushes toward her. As he approaches, a ship lands in Sampostis, and a crowd disembarks, including a boy in knight armor.
Boy: Woah!! Sampostis! This place is amazing!!
Sampostis Guard: Hello everyone, welcome to Sampostis. We're glad you're here!
Crowd: Yeah!!
Boy: YEAHHHHHH!!!
The crowd turns to the boy in knight armor.
Person 1: What on earth?
Person 2: What are you wearing?
Boy: Huh? This is my knight armor.
Person 3: Wait, he's from the Knights of Judgment.
Person 4: Yes, he has the symbol on his armor.
Everyone turns their attention to the boy, who smiles.
Sampostis Guard: If everyone could follow me, I will provide a tour.
Person 1: Wonderful!
Person 2: Let's go!
Person 3: Sampostis, here we come!
Boy: Alright, let's see what's next on my list.
The boy pulls out a piece of paper covered in notes.
Boy: Okay, done that, done that, yeah, I've done that. Ahh, "Find a Crew and Join." Find a crew, let's do this.
As he puts the paper away, he realizes he is alone; everyone has gone on the tour without him.
Boy: What? No!? Did they leave?
He begins walking to locate them, but they are nowhere in sight.
Boy: Ohhhh!! Great job on your first day in Sampostis. Stupid, stupid, stupid.
Then he spots a group of people walking and considers his options.
Boy: Perhaps I can join them. They won't notice.
The boy runs to the group and begins walking alongside them. As they proceed, Daru punches a man in the face, causing him to fall to the ground.
Guy 1: (Holding his nose) Ahhh! Man, you jerk.
Guy 2: Forget this guy; let's get out of here.
The two men get up and run away.
Daru: I truly despise bullies.
Girl: Thank you so much!
Daru: Yeah, yeah, just stay out of trouble, would you?
Girl: Yes, I won't worry!
Daru returns to his bench, only to find it occupied.
Daru: Oh, come on! I left for five minutes, and now others have taken my seat.
He enters the hospital and takes a seat inside.
Daru: He better hurry up with Gram.
As Daru sits down, the boy and a group of people arrive at the hospital.
Sampostis Guard: Welcome to our hospital, the best one around! We can heal almost anything.
Everyone: Wow!
Boy: Can heal anything? I should note this in my book.
The boy takes out his book and begins writing. Gram finally emerges from the back room with Doctor Blacky Lips.
Blacky Lips: So, Gram, how do you feel?
Gram: I feel much better, I must say.
Blacky Lips: You certainly sound better. (Laughs)
Gram: But that needle did frighten me.
Blacky Lips: It scares everyone; don't worry.
Gram: Well, now I feel better; it's not just me.
Blacky Lips: Until next time, Gram.
Gram: Thank you once again.
Blacky Lips: Oh, Gram!
Gram: Huh?
Blacky Lips: I nearly forgot your lollipop.
Blacky Lips hands Gram a lollipop, and he takes it and begins to enjoy it. As Gram walks away, Daru steps in front of him.
Daru: What are you eating?
Gram: Daru!?!
Gram discards the lollipop, inadvertently hitting someone in the face.
Gram: I'm not eating anything.
Daru: Right… Anyway, let's go.
Gram: Okay. (Talking to himself) That lollipop was really good too.
As Gram and Daru exit the hospital, they encounter a group of new arrivals.
Gram: Ah, those must be the new rookies.
Daru: You know we're still rookies, right?
Gram: Yes, but we're advanced rookies; I won us the Newbie event, after all.
Daru: You're going to keep bringing this up, aren't you?
Gram: Every time.
Daru rolls his eyes as they begin walking back to the house. Just as they are about to leave, the individuals Daru previously confronted step in front of him.
Daru: You again?
Guy 1 & Guy 2: Yeah!!
Guy 1: This time, you're finished.
Guy 2: Yeah, really finished.
The two individuals step aside, revealing a larger individual in the center.
Guy 3: Is this the one?
Gram steps in front of Daru, facing the larger individual.
Gram: Listen, whatever Daru did, he apologizes, and we will be on our way.
Guy 3: You're not going anywhere until I have my revenge on this guy.
Daru: Go ahead, I dare you.
As this unfolds, a boy in the group notices Gram and Daru conversing with the larger individual and begins to
observe intently.
Guy 2: Show him who's in charge, bro!
Guy 1: Yes, demonstrate not to mess with us.
Guy 3: Don't worry, I'll sh—
Before he can finish, Daru flicks him, sending him crashing into the two individuals behind him, who then fall to the ground as the boy watches in astonishment.
Boy: Incredible!! He just flicked them!!
Gram: Was that really necessary?
Daru: What? Were you going to?
Gram: Well… no, but—
Daru: Exactly.
The boy approaches them.
Boy: Um… excuse me.
Daru and Gram turn to see a boy in knight armor.
Gram: Yes?
Daru: What do you want?
Ohma: (gulps) Umm… Hi, my name is Ohma Xerces, and I'm from the Knights of Judgment. I was wondering if I could join your crew, if you have space.
Gram: Of co—
Daru: No, we're full.
Gram: What? No, we—
Daru: Yes, we are. Now let's go.
Gram: (sighs) Uhhh, sorry kid, maybe another crew will take you.
Ohma: (sad) Oh, that's alright, don't worry about it.
Daru: Gram!
Gram: Alright, alright, I'm coming. No need to get agitated.
Daru and Gram walk back to the house.
Kono: Welcome back!!
Himitsu: You look better, Gram!
Gram: Yes, I feel much better.
Kono: I can finally understand you.
Himitsu: He's back to his usual self.
Zodiac: Great, now we actually have to hear him talk.
Gram: That's rude!
Kono: So, do you have any idea what bit you?
Gram: I'm uncertain, but the doctor mentioned he has never encountered a bite like that before.
Zodiac: Hmm… What are our next steps?
Daru: We take on more missions and rank up.
Kono: I like the sound of that!
Himitsu: I agree!
Gram: Can't we just rest?
Everyone: NO!!