Something's coming!
A Diablos!
And it's been affected by the Black Blight!
--These youngsters are Monster Riders, who form Kinship with monsters.
--Laser Ambush! --These youngsters are Monster Riders, who form Kinship with monsters.
They're fighting as hard as they can to stop a Blighted monster
run amok in the desert.
Yesss!
But the Blighted Diablos attacks them without mercy...
Can you do it, Basarios?
Now, Lute!
Basarios, are you all right?
Rats!
Where'd it go?
Lute!
Lilia!
Are you okay?!
My leg...
...and despite the Riders' all-out struggle, Lilia was hurt.
"Monster Hunter Stories RIDE ON"
"Episode 24: Sky Wyvern, Land Wyvern"
Are you all right, Lilia?
Huh? What's wrong, gang?
What's wrong? We've been worried about you, duh!
Worried?
You've been moaning in your sleep all night.
Oh, have I?
Does your leg still hurt?
No...
It was a dream.
I was being attacked by the Blighted Diablos...
You'll be fine, Lilia! We'll keep you safe!
No--it's not that simple.
With all our Kinship power combined, I know we can do it!
Hup!
You can rest easy. If push comes to shove, Navirou's here!
Thanks, Navi! And I'm sorry I had you all worrying.
I'm fine now.
Lilia...
But that Blighted Diablos is still running wild.
Oooh!
Look at all those people!
It's festival time! Time to make bank!
You!
Why are you here?
To make money!
Can't enjoy a festival without some zenny in your pocket!
What was your name again?
Tub...
Can you still not get it right?!
I'm the hottest Hunter in town!
D!
B!
L!
Debli!
Oh, right, right: Debli!
Didn't you say you were going to be a Rider?
Well, uh, I can do just about anything!
Now to head into town!
Come along if you want some spending money!
Touring the festival's not in our plans.
Eh?
We've got to hurry back to the desert and defeat that Diablos.
Lilia, you should stay here till your injury's healed.
Yeah.
But you'll need supplies and things for the desert--
why don't you take today to rest up?
That's right. Can't fight on an empty stomach!
Gotta eat donuts and get back in the game!
They only sell these limited-edition babies at festivals!
Cheval...
Here, Lilia--
we mixed up this Energy Drink just like you told us.
Thanks, Mille! Drinking this will get me feeling better in a jiffy.
What the heck?! It's so bitter!
But we followed your directions to the letter.
Really? I guess I have to do every step--even the combining.
This could be so much tastier...
Huh?
Long time no see! Lieutenant Pappan, at your service!
Special delivery for Lilia from Captain Simone!
She's been so worried.
Bye now!
"I'll be singing for you today,
and hoping you feel better soon."
Captain Simone!
The Scriveners are singing in the town square today.
And there'll be a shadow play, too!
Really? Sounds fun!
Why don't we stop by the festival for a bit?
We always went to Hakum Village's festivals together.
I'm gonna rake in the cashola!
And Navirou's gonna cram in the donuts!
You can eat even more with what I bring in!
Seriously?!
Lute! You're in, arentcha?
Eh? No, I--
Donuts for days!
--And money for miles! --Donuts for days!
--Let's do it! --Donuts for days!
--Let's do it! --♪ Donuts! Donuts! Donuts! ♪
Cheval?
Yikes! Gotta get my shop up and running!
Come by anytime if you feel like joining me!
Later!
Boy, is he keyed up.
Hey, what happened to the others?
Huh?
Cheval?
Where are you going?
Sorry. It was hard for me to be in that room.
Lilia's better now, right?
We need to gear up and get back to the desert--
and do what needs to be done.
You're right.
Yeah.
How is it, I wonder...
How did my and Lute's viewpoints become so different?
I don't think you're wrong, Cheval.
Me, neither.
I heard Riders are bound together with deep Kinship...
...but it looks like you guys are different.
You sure you're okay with that?
I mean, Hunters take on monsters as a team.
I see...
So Cheval was anxious to return to the desert.
And then he just took off.
But that Blighted Diablos is one tough customer.
This is when we most need to work together.
Right.
If only I were stronger, I could have protected Mrs. Vlau.
And Rathalos--if only I'd've been better at Riding On...
I--
Warm honey--sweet and delicious.
A Kinship once bound can never be broken.
That's what Kinship's all about.
Lilia!
Are you okay moving around like that?
Yep! I did have that Energy Drink.
She chugged that bitter-as-life brew.
Hey, Lute, let's hit the festival!
Navirou's going--to earn cash with Debli!
Gotta stock up on donuts to take into the desert!
But Cheval and the others--
Right--so let's go!
Huh?
We'll catch up with them and enjoy the festival together!
Right.
Where are they?
I seem to remember this happening when you were little, too.
Huh?
There'd be a festival, and you and Cheval would fight,
and you'd let go of each other's hand.
In the end, you'd both wind up lost.
This is just like that. You're both lost, that's all.
I know you'll be holding hands again.
Cheval...
Where are you headed?
I don't know.
Huh?
Let's... just get what we need and make our way to the desert.
Yeah.
Uh-huh.
Huh?
It's Captain Simone!
♪ Hear my tale ♪
♪ Ancient yet timeless ♪
♪ The eternal drama ♪
♪ Of men and beasts at war ♪
♪ Wielding swords, baring fangs ♪
♪ Let us forever sing ♪
♪ The virtue of revering life ♪
That's how you and Cheval would always hold hands when you made up.
Yeah.
--♪ All who live, let me see ♪
--This way we'll never get 'em apart! --♪ All who live, let me see ♪
--Yeah! --♪ All who live, let me see ♪
--♪ The light in your eyes ♪
--Yeah, it is. --♪ The light in your eyes ♪
--You two will be fine. I'm sure you can make up! --♪ The light in your eyes ♪
--You two will be fine. I'm sure you can make up! --♪ Glittering like flame ♪
--Right! --♪ Glittering like flame ♪
--Cheval! Do you remember this? --♪ Glittering like flame ♪
--Cheval! Do you remember this? --♪ Burning with fighting spirit ♪
--Remember what? --♪ Burning with fighting spirit ♪
--We'd fight, but then we'd make up and be even better friends! --♪ Burning with fighting spirit ♪
--♪ Stabbing with spear and claw ♪
--You're family to me, Cheval! --♪ Stabbing with spear and claw ♪
--I feel the same way. --♪ Stabbing with spear and claw ♪
--Cheval... --♪ Stabbing with spear and claw ♪
--And yet... --♪ Let us forever sing ♪
--Why isn't this moving me like it did back then? --♪ Let us forever sing ♪
--♪ Our esteem for one another ♪
--Cheval... --♪ Our esteem for one another ♪
--You're family, Lute. --♪ Our esteem for one another ♪
--Or you were. --♪ Our esteem for one another ♪
Ride On!
Rathian!
Do memories ever fade away?
Like fireworks do?
I dream of Mom again and again.
Like, why couldn't I save her?
It's like you said, Lute:
"If only I were stronger."
It's not your fault, Lute. You didn't do anything wrong.
I believed that, and yet...
All these thoughts just started bubbling up,
and it's getting hard to hold them back.
I'm going to the desert.
Gamigami said that a Kinship once bound can never be broken.
But I...
Lute...
I should have gone after Cheval.
I'm gonna go look for him!
--Me, too! --Lilia!
Are you all right?
Captain Simone!
I was so worried, Lilia.
Thank you so much. I'm better now.
I want to investigate the attack on Hakum Village
to prevent the Black Blight from spreading any further!
I'll help.
If it's what my prize Scrivener wants...
Captain Simone...
Lilia, where are your friends from home?
Rats! We haven't sold a thing!
We'll have donut money in no time flat, eh?
Says who?
It's all your fault!
That ugly mug of yours is bad for business!
You should talk!
Shut up, Weirdwhiskers!
Can it, Tub...
...li.
Quit messing with my name!
He-ey!
Hey, Tub...
...li.
Quit messing with my name!
Have you seen Cheval and the others?
Eh? Can't say I have. What's up?
I'm looking for him.
Come on, you two are over!
It can't always be like it was when you were kids.
That's what becoming a man is all about!
Not true.
Huh?
That's not true! We're family!
A Kinship once bound can never be broken! Never!
Oh, yeah?
Look, he went off to stock up on supplies, right?
So you better check over by the docks.
Got it! Thanks, Tub!
Quit messing with my name, I said!
Navi!
And... Tub!
Oh, come on!
That's right--
Kinship can never be broken...
...no matter what!
Cheval!
A monster!
Here? In town?
And it's a Rathalos!
A Rathalos?!
Huh?
A Rathalos?
Hey there!
Mister!
Hey, Lute. Lots of stuff went down in the desert, huh?
Yeah.
A Rathalos?
What's it doing here?
Hey!
Oddness abounds.
What's wrong, Ratha? C'mon, pull up!
Ratha?
Hang in there, Ratha!
Ratha!
Ratha! Ratha!
Ratha!
Now!
Keep it surrounded!
Don't let it escape!
Hiii-yah!
Hah!
Watch out!
This one's quick!
Stop!
That's my Monstie!
Then you're going to have to show them.
Eh?
The Kinship between you!
You won't be able to stop them otherwise.
Hey!
Ratha!
It's me! It's Lute!
You can tell, right, Ratha?
Is that... a Rathalos?!
Can it be?
Is that...
Ratha!
That's right--it's me!
It's Lute, Ratha!
Is it really Ratha?
Looks like it.
Ratha... Ratha!
It really was Ratha!
Navirou knew right away!
Ratha... Ratha!
Watch out, kid!
Step aside!
Lute!
Fly!
Got it!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Go!
Ratha... You're still alive!
Ratha!
A Kinship once bound can never be broken...
It really can't!
Lute! Ratha! Aren't you forgetting a certain Navirou?!
Lute...
So this is the Kinship between Rider and Monstie...
Lute!
Hey, gang!
I thought we'd find you here.
Cheval, I...
We're the same, you and me.
Huh?
No family. No home to return to.
Only our Monsties--
No!
You do have family.
I'm your family!
Then let's take down that Diablos together!
With Blighted monsters, that's all we can do.
Well, uh...
I heard about the Blighted Diablos mid-quest.
My village was the one it attacked.
Your village?
Yeah. My hometown.
Be careful out there.
I'll put everything I have into researching the Black Blight.
Got it. Thanks.
Don't overdo it.
Same to you.
And to you, Reverto.
Keep your cool, okay?
No promises. My village is toast.
Good luck, everyone.
All right--move out!
Wow, this is awful...
Mister...
Where is it?
Where's the Diablos?!
"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 One-Eyed Rathalos!
"Monstie:"
"One-Eyed Rathalos"
"Type: Power"
He came back--at long last!
"Species: Flying Wyvern"
His eye was badly injured in the Nargacuga fight,
"Overall Length: 313 cm"
"Overall Height: 122.6 cm"
but it's just not an adventure without Ratha!
"Leg Size: 57.7 cm"
Good for you, Lute!
What Monstie will hatch for us next time?
"Next Episode Preview"
Lute here!
We made it to Albrachs Village and finally found a Kinship Ore.
But standing between us and that Ore is a monster...
C'mon, Cheval!
"Diabolical Diablos, Horned Wyvern"
Next time: "Diabolical Diablos, Horned Wyvern"!
Ride On!