Stop, Laeus! Whoa!
"Episode 2: A Monstie Is Born!"
Laeus! Hey!
Get away from him, Lute! Look out!
The young boy's name is Lute: a rash but passionate fellow
who aims to be the world's top Monster Rider.
He and his friends live in Hakum Village, a hidden enclave of Riders.
Intent on finding the egg for his first monster
with whom he'd be bound in Kinship in the next day's Kinship Rite,
Lute brought his friends, Cheval and Lilia, with him into the woods.
Navirou was there, too!
After much ado, including being chased by an Aoashira
and leaping into a river...
Lute found a Liolaeus egg-- Liolaeus, King of the Skies!
And he hatched it even without a Kinship Stone!
Can Lute form Kinship with this Liolaeus and make it his Monstie?
And Cheval and Lilia:
Will they hatch their eggs at the Rite and become Riders, too?
The Kinship Rite--the first step in becoming a Rider--is about to begin!
Expect great things from Navirou!
"Monster Hunter Stories: RIDE ON"
Ow, ow, ow...
You okay, Lute?
Wow, Laeus is huge!
That surprised me, too.
You're amazing! You got this big in just one day!
And you're so powerful, too!
This is no time for admiration!
Mastering Monstie-riding is no easy task!
Especially when it's a monster you hatched without a Kinship Stone...
Yeah, totally, Dan!
Don't give me that! It's "Yes, Dan"!
You really are something else, Laeus--my Monstie!
Oh, Lute...
Just so you know,
even if you complete today's Kinship Rite in top form and become a Rider,
don't get full of yourself and head off to the Forbidden Land woods!
Got it?
Yuh-huh.
Did something happen in the Forbidden Land?
Beats me.
Hey, Laeus, let me up on your back, wouldja?
It's like you're not even a team. Sad.
We're just getting started!
Wow, check out Lute! He's actually touching a Liolaeus!
That's Lute for you!
He's brave, all right.
That there is recklessness, Hyoro. Don't you do that.
Okay, Bro.
Wonder what your Monstie'll be, Cheval!
I can't wait till that Kinship Rite!
Y-Yeah...
Hi, Mom--I'm home!
Hello! How was morning practice?
Lute got thrown off Laeus.
That's to be expected at first.
Hmm? Where is Lute?
He said he had to feed Laeus first.
Ah. Then why don't you go ahead and eat breakfast?
It's your favorite: Gargwa egg soufflé!
Sorry... I don't have an appetite.
If it's about the Rite, Cheval, there's no need to fret.
Ever since you were little, eating this soufflé perked you up, right?
I'm sure it'll go just fine.
Uh-huh. I'll eat it later.
Cheval, this here is Lute. Play nice, all right?
Yep! Nice to meet you, Lute!
Same here, Cheval!
I understand Lute's mother and father were valiant Riders.
Yum-my!
Cheval, this soufflé is delicious! And steaming hot!
Lute...
I know you're gonna be a Rider, Cheval.
And you're gonna hatch that egg!
There's nothing to worry about!
How could you tell that I'm worried?
How could I not? I've been looking at that face long enough.
I'm anxious because I'm not as brave as you, Lute.
It'll be fine. You're definitely going to be a Rider.
How can you say that for sure?
You can be considerate of a monster's feelings.
And... you may not say it out loud like I do,
but you really, truly do want to become a Rider.
That's why I'm positive you will.
If you feel that strongly, your dreams are bound to come true!
Yeah, but your hunches are way off.
Wow! Your donuts are the best, but this soufflé is good, too!
Navirou can't stop!
Hey, now!
My soufflé!
It's okay--I'll whip up another one right away.
Go get 'em, Lilia! Loloa just knows you can become a Rider!
Thanks, Loloa.
But...
What's wrong, Lilia?
Once I become a Rider, I can't leave the village unless it's for a quest.
Oh, really?
So what?
Mille!
The outside world can't know that Riders exist.
What choice do we have?
Yes, but...
If I could, I'd like to be free to see the world outside the village.
Then forget being a Rider! Excuse me.
Why is Mille angry?
I don't know.
What gives? It's like she doesn't even want to be a Rider!
I've worked so hard to beat Lilia. She's throwing me off my game!
No dawdling, Hyoro.
Got it, Bro.
After today, you'll be a Rider, too.
I can't be pointing out every little thing.
It's not like I'm asking you to.
Did you say something?
Nope, nothing!
Rider candidates!
The day of the Kinship Rite is upon us at last.
Demonstrate what you have learned in your daily training,
and you shall well and truly be Riders!
Yes, sir!
Now to bestow unto each of you the monster eggs
that will be your first Monsties, along with your Kinship Stones.
Cheval, as always.
Yes, sir.
Lute, you don't need an egg.
Right! Oh, but if you're handing them out...
No, never mind!
Seems you ought to deepen your Kinship with that Liolaeus first.
What's the deal, bub? Big thing like you, jealous?
How petty can you get?
Now then: Mille.
I humbly accept.
And Hyoro. Hold on tightly, now.
Yes, sir.
Now, Lilia: your egg and your Kinship Stone.
Oh-- Yes.
Hmm. Our clever Lilia must be familiar with a Rider's rules.
Yes, sir.
Once you are a Rider, it will be hard to come and go as you please.
Do you know why that is?
To tell the truth, I don't.
I just think rules are rules, and that's that.
The world is full of scenery we've never seen,
towns so unlike Hakum Village, with lots of folks living there,
people called Hunters...
There's just so much out there that we don't know about.
That's exactly right.
But I wonder why Riders can't see these things, know these places...
Lilia...
I've never seen that look on her face before.
Yeah.
It's not that Riders cannot see or know the world.
It's that the world cannot know us.
Why not?
Lilia, that's something you don't need to know right now.
Now, now, Genie. I want our aspiring Riders to know everything.
Listen carefully, everyone.
Those who have been brought up in this village may not believe it,
but those who are not Riders
do not see monsters as creatures with which to have Kinship.
Eh?
Really?!
And so, there are those who find us strange
for having Kinship with and living alongside monsters--
and even those who would fear us.
And so we live our lives in quiet seclusion.
I still don't understand.
Why would we be feared?
Why must we be the ones to hide ourselves away?
Lilia, you should live as you see fit.
I don't know yet what I'd like to be...
But... I won't be a Rider.
Huh?!
That's fine.
What a surprise, Lilia! You're not going to be a Rider?
I really would like to see the world.
And what's wrong with that?
I thought you might.
Well, in actual fact, Navirou thought so, too. Yup, yup, yup.
Listen, you...
Oh, Navirou! You're all talk!
Now, back to the Kinship Rite. Lift high your Kinship Stones!
My name is Lute!
My name is Cheval!
My name is Mille!
My name is Hyoro!
O' holy Kinship Stones,
bind thou together Lute, Cheval, Mille, and Hyoro
with these slumbering souls.
And now, the moment of new life:
Awaken!
Oh! An Apthonos!
A Dos Fango!
That's great, you guys! Cheval, what've you got?
No... How can this be?
It's all right, Cheval. Laeus didn't hatch right away.
But...
But you didn't have Kinship Stones then, either,
and Lilia was the one saying the words of the Rite.
It'd be only natural if that egg didn't hatch.
But not hatching in this sacred rite? That's a problem.
Seriously, Navirou? You're bringing that up now?
Navirou always says what Navirou wants to say!
Thaaat's Navirou!
When Navirou wants to eat, Navirou eats donuts!
Thaaat's Navir-- Ooh!
So I can't be a Rider after all... I had a feeling this would happen.
Oh, no-- Cheval's all depressed! This could last a while...
We have to do something. I know: I'll whip up an Energy Drink!
No, no, no. Let's try to cheer him up normally first.
Are you sure? Then...
Hey, Cheval, you can't give up!
I know you can do it--try calling out to it one more time.
You can totally do it, Cheval. I'm positive you can hatch that egg!
Believe in yourself, Cheval! You always come through!
You're one to talk!
What's this for? I just told him to believe in himself!
It sounds awfully fake, coming from you!
I am not falling for that.
No! It's, uh, it's that, uh-- Look! It's... something horrible!
A Tigrex? Why?
We'll put the Rite on hold. To the village, everyone!
Riders, stop that Tigrex!
Yes, sir!
Ride On!
Liolaeus!
Ride On!
Qurupeco!
Hup!
Ride On!
Popo!
Oof!
Ride On!
Yian kut-ku!
Hmph!
Ride On!
Apthonos!
Hah!
What are you doing?! You gotta get going, too!
That monster is trouble, and trouble is all it knows!
Lilia, Cheval-- Let's go.
Yeah. But...
Again?!
Cheval? What's going on?
Cheval, we must take refuge--now!
I know, but--
Cheval, is your egg about to hatch?
Uh-huh.
It's like you said yesterday, Lute: this fella wants to be born now.
Then let's get back to the Rite!
With all this going on?!
It wants to be born!
If you're saying so, Cheval, it's gotta be true!
Dan and the others will handle the Tigrex!
I guess, but...
Please, Chief Omna, let us finish the Rite!
All right, Cheval: reach out to your egg from your heart.
Ask it to become your Monstie.
Yes, sir!
Be careful!
Please... be born...
I want to be a Rider...!
Hang in there, Cheval!
Please... be my Monstie!
No way!
Attaboy!
You're almost there! Keep going!
And a fine Dos Rhamphos is born!
You did it, Cheval!
That monster lives in packs and cares about its friends--
It might just be the perfect Monstie for you!
Thanks for hatching for me.
Thank you, Dos Rhamphos!
I wonder if we'll get along.
With you, Cheval? Most definitely!
That depends how much love you put into this--
but nothing cools as quickly as love.
Hey! Will you quit raining on our parade?!
What are you still doing here?!
Oh, Cheval finally hatched his--
Never mind that-- Run! It's coming!
Huh? What is?
How? Why?!
Everyone, run!
But what happened to Dan and the others?
They were attacked and can't move!
Are you all right, Qurupeco?
Whaaat?!
But they'll have dealt some damage first!
I'll hold it off-- You get out of here!
To safety, everyone!
Yes, sir!
Yep, yep, yep, yep, yep, yep!
Come on, Dos Rhamphos!
Please, Dos Rhamphos-- Let's go!
Cheval!
Look out!
Lute!
It's okay.
Laeus! You'll let me ride you?
Here goes: Ride On!
Whoa! I'm flying!
And... I'm riding Laeus!
--Wow! --Yesss!
Oh!
Let's save 'em, Laeus!
What's with this light?
S-So fast!
A Kinship Attack!
Amazing!
Lute! You did it!
That was incredible!
Wow! You're awesome, Laeus!
Well done, Lute--and Laeus, too.
As expected from Navirou's top pupil.
Your what? You useless furball-- All you can do is nod mindlessly!
How dare you be so cheeky to your teacher?!
It's not that funny!
Honestly! When I think what could have happened, my blood runs cold!
Why are this year's new Riders so intent on infuriating me?
And what's more,
pulling off one lousy Kinship Attack doesn't mean you have any Kinship!
Don't forget that!
Ayup.
What kind of answer is that?!
Now, now, Gamigami. All's well that ends well.
All right, everyone:
you must join together to deepen your Kinship with your monsters.
Yes, sir!
Let's do this, Dos Rhamphos!
Good for you, Cheval.
Thanks, Lute!
And, Laeus--thanks for protecting Dos Rhamphos.
No need to thank Navirou! After all, friends look out for each other.
Say stuff like that, Navirou, and I won't be held responsible.
For what?
Thankfully, Nole and Lute managed to shut it down...
But there've never been Tigrex in these woods. Why now?
It seems unusual changes are unfolding.
Something dark and evil is closing in.
We must be prudent.
Yes, sir.
Perfectly roasted!
"Monstie Manual"
The Monstie Manual!
"Monstie Manual"
Navirou here will fill you in on some Monsties!
Get your Media Trigger smartphone app ready!
And you've got your egg with you, right?
Okay, time to form Kinship with your Monstie Egg!
And now, the moment of new life: awaken!
Our Monstie this time is Liolaeus!
"Monstie:"
Our Monstie this time is Liolaeus!
"Liolaeus"
Known as the King of the Skies, it can breathe fireballs,
"Type: Power"
Known as the King of the Skies, it can breathe fireballs,
"Species: Flying Wyvern"
and attack especially well from the air!
"Overall Length: 313 cm"
and attack especially well from the air!
"Overall Height: 122.6 cm"
and attack especially well from the air!
"Leg Size: 57.7 cm"
Didn't it look super-cool flying around?!
What Monstie will hatch for us next week?
"Next Episode Preview"
Lute here!
A Hunter has come to Hakum Village.
Says his name is Reverto. I think something's about to go down!
Next time: "Absolute Power"! Ride On!
"Absolute Power"