The young boy's name is Lute: a rash but passionate fellow
who aims to be the world's top Monster Rider.
With his Liolaeus Monstie, Lute and his friends Cheval, Mille, and Hyoro
have made it through one trial after another.
But now something strange is turning the trees black
in the woods surrounding their hometown, Hakum Village...
...and dangerous changes are showing up in monsters as well.
I wonder if that Nargacuga is going to attack.
I don't know.
Nole's late coming back from patrol.
Are you all right, Nole?!
It's coming!
The Nargacuga... It's coming!
"Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON"
"Episode 12: Invasion of the Nargacuga"
All of a sudden, it shot these spikes at us.
It's affected by the Black Blight. We don't know what it'll do.
Dan, if the Nargacuga's beside itself with anger,
why don't we set a trap for it?
You're right.
He-ey!
It's you! You're all right!
And the chief was with you?
What happened?
A Blighted Nargacuga is on the prowl outside the village.
Nole was out on patrol when he was attacked.
Nole was?
So the Nargacuga really does have the village in its sights?
We'll defend the village's entrance.
You apprentices help everyone take cover.
Chief, the villagers are in your hands.
Mmm.
Huh?
We're old hands at this!
If that Nargacuga shows up, I'll chase it right out!
Amen to that!
We may be old, but we were Riders!
Monsters don't scare us!
Gamigami, Lala, and Jiji are really fired up, but...
Yeah, no.
What's that phrase again?
"You're no... no... no summer pigeons"?
"You're no spring chickens"!
Say what?!
I'm sorry!
Geez, Navi, you got them mad at me, too!
They weren't mad at Navirou. Just at you.
Honestly...
Oh! Mom!
Thank goodness! I was so worried when you didn't come back.
I'm sorry, Mrs. Vlau. I kind of dragged them with me.
Mom, you know we're Riders, too.
An Aoashira attacked us, but we got away safely.
An Aoashira?!
It's fine--Laeus and I were there!
We'll drive off that Nargacuga, too!
I'm so relieved to know you're safe and sound.
Lilia, hurry and meet up with your family.
Everyone's taking cover inside.
I will!
I see: so everyone's following our trusty old plans.
You go inside too, Mom.
The Kometas are out of town, and the twins still haven't shown up.
We have to go look for them.
I'll go with you.
Me, too!
I'm not scared one bit!
Not scared one bit!
Here it is, the legendary blade: the Hakum Slash!
The sacred spear: the Hakum Skewer!
We heroes will protect Hakum Village!
What's it like outside the village?
Dan and the others are standing guard.
Seems there's a Nargacuga wandering around out there.
Your flowerbed might get torn up.
What can you do? If that happens, I'll sow more seeds.
The flowers will bloom again.
Whoa!
This is Mom's flowerbed!
Lute, hold out your hand.
Huh?
Flower seeds. Want to plant them?
Okay, I will!
Take good care of them till they bloom, okay?
Uh-huh!
Those flowers will mark your coming to this village.
All right!
Found 'em!
Why were you playing at the blacksmith's?
We weren't playing!
It was to protect the village!
Honestly, you two...
Could you use those weapons to protect everyone at the shrine?
Yeah!
Take these two to the shrine.
What about you?
I'll be cooking, so I'll run back to the house for tools and ingredients.
I'll go with you.
Okay, you two follow me!
Yeah!
Bring as much food as you can-- I'm making enough for everyone.
Got it!
You still haven't told anyone?
Liolaeus and Lioleia'll make a great pair.
Like you and Lute?
C'mon, let's hurry.
Okay!
Hyoro! Mille!
Where've you been? We have our hands full--there's so much to do!
Everyone's so calm. Well done, all!
Now just do what super-leader Navirou says!
Don't wanna!
Leave the rest to me. Everyone, get inside!
Yeah!
Lute!
My family's fine. Mad at me for making them worry, though.
Where's Cheval and his mom?
Not back yet.
Lute!
Pitch in, folks. We're cooking for a crowd today.
Missus, won't you pleeease cook up a soufflé for Navirou?
This is an emergency-- we'll do the soufflé later, okay?
I'm making a soup that's full of mushrooms.
Ooh! Navirou likes that, too!
All right, then--I'll make Energy Drinks for everyone.
Someone, please! Help Lilia!
It can be like Lilia didn't even make 'em!
Come on, now, Navi. I'll be fine on my own.
No... No, Lilia... That's not what Navirou meant...
Okay, everyone, keep peeling!
Yes, ma'am!
Is this seriously an emergency?
It's even calmer than usual.
Well, nothing wrong with a little relaxation.
Look here, you...
Loloa brought some ingredients, sis!
Put them right there.
Loloa's helping!
Yep! Thanks!
It'd be nice if nothing happened.
But when it does, I'm here.
Navirou, too!
This isn't a game.
I'm not playing!
Navirou, either!
The Nargacuga...
I wish it'd stay away.
Wow, what a bunch of wimps!
If it did come, could you stand up to it?
I'll... I'll cross that bridge when I come to it!
Ooh, so eager!
You said it.
Huh? You think?
All right, everyone!
Eh?
Come on up and take a break!
This is great!
Help yourself to seconds!
Mrs. Vlau's soup is so tasty!
This is kinda fun!
It's nice eatin' with everybody!
Sure is!
Gamigami! Jiji!
Brought you some refreshments!
Oh, Energy Drinks!
Just what we needed!
But you risk your lives drinking 'em.
Our lives?!
I know this flavor...
...and this isn't it.
It's wellin' up inside me!
Well, you're re-energized, anyway!
That's Lilia's Energy Drink for you.
Huh?
So it's coming.
What should we do? Confront it here?
No--we'll go after it.
Round up the apprentices.
Dan!
Guess we didn't need to round them up.
Okay, you're in charge of guarding this post.
If worse comes to worst and we mess up,
follow my directions to the letter.
Yes, sir!
All right, let's move out!
If worse comes to worst...
Worse comes to worst comes to worse comes to wurst comes to...
Worse comes to sausages?
Dan totally left out his usual "in top form"...
I guess he's feeling the pinch.
Aw, it'll be fine! We're in top form--top form!
Ride On!
Liolaeus!
Spread out. We'll surround it.
Stone! Hey, Stone!
Stone! Nole!
Genie!
What happened to them?
Did Dan and his team win? Or...
Did worse come to--
Don't say it!
Worse came to worst, all right!
Calm down, everyone! Remember Dan's instructions!
All right. We'll carry out these tactics to the letter.
I'll get the Nargacuga's attention.
C'mon, Navirou!
Why Navirou?!
Aren't you worried about me facing off against a Nargacuga alone?
Not especially.
I need your strength!
What?
You and me--we're gonna keep this village safe!
Yeah, but the thing is... like, see, there's this, and then this...
I need your navigational skills, Navirou!
Oh, well, if you insist...
Let's go!
Yeah!
Hey, hey, hey, Nargacuga!
I'll take you on! Come and get me!
Yo, yo, yo, Nargacuga!
The great Navirou here is gonna give you
a rootin'-tootin', booty-bootin',
smashity-smashin', hackity-slashin' hello!
Ooh, are you too afraid of Navirou to show your face?
Ya big chicken!
"The Blighted Nargacuga"
There it is! Run away!
No running. Egg it on!
Nargacuga! Over here!
Nah, nah, nah-nah, nah!
We did it! Navirou, the signal!
Got it!
Ride On!
Dos Rhamphos!
Ride On!
Dos Fango!
Ride On!
Apthonos!
Bury it! Bury it! Bury it but good!
That's the way!
Bury that sucker!
Yes! It's totally buried!
Now stomp away!
Wow! Did we do it?
We did it!
Hooray!
Awesome, guys! We totally beat the Nargacuga!
Thank goodness!
Great going, everyone!
Hip-hip hooray! Hip-hip hooray!
Is everyone okay?
Yeah!
I'm fine!
Uh-huh...
Uh-oh!
Ride On!
Liolaeus!
Lute...
--Oof! --Take that!
Did we get 'em?
This is bad! Go tell everyone!
The Nargacuga has invaded the village!
No! What about the Riders?!
No need to worry. Don't let the little ones leave the shrine.
We're gonna fight!
We'll fight from inside the shrine!
Yeah!
Lala, your house has been destroyed!
What? How could this happen?!
There is no rhyme or reason.
Under the influence of the Black Blight,
that Nargacuga is simply... destroying.
Let's keep the damage from getting worse!
Yeah!
Stop that!
Give him some backup!
Follow it, Laeus!
Are you all right, Dos Rhamphos?
The egg!
Mrs. Vlau?!
There's a Nargacuga on the loose! Go back to the shrine!
There's something important at home--I have to get it!
Mrs. Vlau!
Go, Laeus!
Oh, no!
Mrs. Vlau!
After it!
Mrs. Vlau? Mrs. Vlau!
Lute!
Mom...
Mom!
Mom...
Cheval!
"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!
"Monstie:"
Our Monstie this time is Nargacuga!
"Nargacuga"
"Type: Speed"
Now this monster puts out some serious speed!
"Species: Flying Wyvern"
"Overall Length: 351.9 cm"
The attacks it dishes out with its bladelike wings and tail are just as fast!
"Overall Height: 118.6 cm"
"Leg Size: 38.6 cm"
Riding a Nargacuga Monstie'd probably make your head spin!
What Monstie will hatch for us next week?
"Next Episode Preview"
Lute here!
Just like I made Liolaeus, King of the Skies my Monstie,
Cheval's gonna make the Queen of the Land his Monstie.
Good for you, Cheval-- that's my pal, all right!
"A Lioleia Is Born!"
Next time: "A Lioleia Is Born!"
Ride On!