These kids are Riders.
And they form kinship with monsters.
Avinia was kidnapped by the Ebon Riders.
To save Avinia, Lute and friends went through the Rite of Channeling…
…and mastered new powers, while desperately searching for where Avinia was taken.
Shortly after Gale and Lute met again.
After a short exchange, Gale tricked Lute into giving up his Kinship Stone.
However, Gale ended up giving Lute his stone back…
…and hinted at the Ebon Riders' hideout and Avinia's whereabouts.
Now the kids can finally assault the Ebon Riders' hideout – the Black Castle!
Monster Hunter Stories: Ride On
Bokura kyou mo ikiteiru
We are still living today
Bokura kyou mo waratteru
We are still laughing today
Sore dake de mou nanimo iranai
We don't need anything more
Ima sugu ni RIDE ON
Just RIDE ON
Bokura sugu ni motomeru
We're quick to want
Yokubarina ikimono sa
This feeling is only natural
Nanimo motazuni umaretekita no ni
We're born without anything after all
Shiawase wa
Happiness is
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakatte kureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
To lose sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Onaji sora no shita onaji sora wo miagenagara
We're under the same sky, we look at the same stars
Utsukushii iro no kizuna kazoeteiyou
Let's keep this beautifully colored bond
Shiawase wa itsumo
Happiness is forever
Soba ni atte chikaku ni atte
To be by your side, to be close to you
Taisetsuna mono hodo mienakunaru kedo
Not to lose sight of what is really important
Kansha shite
To be grateful
Nani ga okitatte wakattekureru hito he
To the person who understands no matter what happens
Dare ni datte nigetakunatte
Everyone is afraid
Jibun wo miushinaisou ni naru kedo
Of losing sight of oneself
Ai wa kanarazu kimi no kokoro ni aru yo
But you will surely find love in your heart
Bokura issho ni aruiteikou yo
Come walk with us
Episode 63 The Great Avinia Rescue Operation!
You can see quite far from here.
Yeah.
According to my measurements…
…the sun sets around that cape 5 hours from now.
Yeah, but the Black Castle is still nowhere to be seen.
Well, it wouldn't be a good hideout if you could see it right away.
But can we really trust that Gale guy?
I believe in Gale.
If Lute believes him… then I will, too.
So if the sun sets in that direction, does that mean the Black Castle is at the western side of the cape?
That's highly probable.
How about we go and see?
We'll find out if we go around that cape.
All right then, let's go.
No, no, not so fast.
We should prepare ourselves.
Prepare?
Yes.
We need a strategy!
Here you go, princess.
I'm a Rider.
Oops, you're right.
Pardon my rudeness, little Rider girl.
Oh?
Do I have something on my face?
No. It's just… I'm not sure why, but…
…I feel like we know each other from somewhere.
Nah, I have a common face.
Doesn't change how handsome I am, though.
It's not about your face.
I see…
It's about that melody you're always humming.
That's a common melody.
Is it really?
It is.
Master Gale, Master Anvis called for you.
Geez…
Well, Master Anvis's orders are absolute.
And you'd better not do anything stupid in case something happens, little girl.
When we find the Black Castle, Lute and I will approach from the front and draw their attention.
In the mean time everyone else will infiltrate from the side.
Our goal is to rescue Avinia and to find our Senior Riders' Kinship Stones.
Got it.
Roger that.
I'll do my best!
Lute and I will keep the Ebon Riders busy.
Got it.
So we're leaving Avinia to you.
You can count on us.
We'll rescue her in no time!
Leave the support to us!
– Yeah! – Yeah!
Gale.
How is that girl?
How to put it… I don't think this is a case of stubbornness…
It looks like she really doesn't know about the secret art.
And what about you?
Me…?
Is it just my imagination, or has the number of Kinship Stones you bring in dropped recently?
I didn't say anything…!
Hmph.
I'm terribly sorry, Master Anvis!
From today on, I'll double my efforts in hunting for Kinship Stones!
As usual, he puts on a good show.
Hmph.
Gale is pretty cunning.
Heh.
Well, whatever the case may be, nothing escapes Master Anvis's eyes.
The sun is setting.
Yeah.
Looks like there's no mistake.
Gale really was telling the truth.
Gale!
Hey, hey!
So you really came?
I told you I was coming.
And I told you not to.
You'll just get beaten up.
Looks like the Ebon Riders showed up!
We'll rescue Avinia no matter what!
Let's go, Cheval!
Yeah!
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Ride On!
Rathian!
Let's go, Ratha!
Trying to escape?
Lute!
Your heroic self-sacrifice will not go to waste!
Don't say stupid things!
Just hurry up!
Hold on, you brats!
You're not running away!
Scorching Slice!
I'll take you on!
Do you really think you can win in this situation, little boy?
Well, I for one am deeply obliged to providing us with such a simple victory.
Looks like you'll be tastier than this small fry.
Rathi, fighting here won't be to our advantage.
Let's change location.
What?! They're escaping?!
It certainly isn't beautiful to turn your back on your enemies!
– Let's chase them at once! – Yeah!
Are you seriously going in!?
The Black Castle is filled with our army!
Ratha! Let's fall back!
You should know by now that there is no escape!
Hey!
The Black Castle is in the other direction!
What…?
Heh.
Now I see.
Dusk! Follow Lute!
Yo!
I caught up with you!
Ratha!
You're pretty good.
Ratha! Get rid of him!
Heh.
Huh!?
He didn't even try to dodge…
Master Gale! Are you okay!?
Looks like they've improved.
The four of us might not be enough to stop them.
Contact the castle guards at once!
Roger that!
Ride On!
Rathian!
So there were more Ebon Riders than just the four of them…
I wonder how many of them are out there?
What should we do?
It'll be tough to look for Avinia with guards on our tails…
You're right.
But more importantly…
What the hell is wrong with you guys?
We got a reinforcement request!
Okay! Hurry up and sortie!
Yes sir!
They're gone…
Lute and Cheval must have drawn their attention!
Wait!
Do you really expect us to listen?
Aren't you the dull one!?
What did you say!?
What an impudent boy.
I don't dislike his cheekiness.
But, right now, that boy is our prey!
Sorry to keep you waiting, Cheval!
Let's roll!
Yeah!
Master Gale, is it okay to not go after them?
Looks like I sprained my ankle.
And even if they manage to infiltrate the Black Castle…
…there's no way they can go up against Master Anvis.
I see! You're completely right!
Argh! You're annoying!
Seriously, you guys!
What did you even come here for?
You're not supporting us at all!
It… It can't be…!
Mille-Mille… thinks Floof is annoying…?
Do you hate Floof now-nyaa…?
Huh!?
W-What are you saying?
I… I never said that!
Mille, calm down!
Who's there?!
Show yourself!
Intruders!
Oops…
No use crying over spilled milk!
Intruders!
Catch them!
You guys…?
Heh.
I don't like being useless, anyways.
Leave it to us and go on ahead!
I understand!
Mille! Let's go through this vent!
Really now?
It was just a bunch of strange Felynes?
There's nothing impossible for the Numbers under Navirou's lead!
It's not like you're leading us, though.
Besides, we're not "just a bunch of strange Felynes".
We're the Numbers!
The strongest Felyne team around!
Let's go!
Frostfang? What's wrong?
Something's going on…
What was that?
Kira-kira-nyaa!
Beats!
Great Baggies are weak against fire!
All right! Leave it to me!
Ha ha ha! Take that! Where do you think you're going?!
You know the power of the Numbers, now, don`cha!?
T-This is bad! The armory caught fire!
– Run away! – H-Hey, wait?
Dragon Breath!
There's way more of them than I thought…
This might be a little tough for two people to handle.
Maybe.
But if it's us, I think we can do it.
You're right!
You boys are really something.
Who would've thought you'd make us fight so seriously.
You damn brats! I'll chew on your bones!
To these fools who dared to confront the mighty Ebon Riders…
…it's time to end this foreplay.
You can regret your insolence… in hell!
W-What?!
The… The castle…!
I-It can't be!
Did Hyoro's group do that…?
I don't know…
But if they did, they went way overboard…
Don't tell me you two…
…were just a decoy!?
We've lost…
Everyone! Hurry back to the castle!
This is bad!
Let's go after them!
Wait!
You'll have to go through me first.
Why did everything explode?
I don't know, but we need to take advantage of this chance!
Mille! Hyoro!
I found some kind of suspicious place!
What is all this…?
So many Kinship Stones…
They must have defeated so many Riders…
But what for?
It's my brother's Kinship Stone!
Dan's Kinship Stone is here, too!
Hyoro! Doesn't this one belong to Avinia?
What on earth is happening?
Hello there!
Who… Who are you?
Nice to meet you!
I'm Nariki from Hakum village!
Avinia!
Long time no see!
You guys!
We came to rescue you and Frostfang.
But we don't have a key. What should we do about this chain…?
Frostfang!
It's two on one!
Give up!
Give up…?
It's enough if I just hold you back here.
What's your goal?
You told us the location of the castle!
And you holding us back…
…means you're waiting for something!
Maybe, maybe not.
Which one of you should I start with?
Or better yet, just come at the same time!
Lute!
Cheval!
Avinia!
You guys really came for me!
Lute was able to find out where they were keeping you.
Gale told him.
Gale…?
That's as far as you're going.
What a shame, especially after you finally broke free.
Please don't make me get serious, little girl.
I don't want to fight you if I can help it.
I don't think we have a choice.
But I will fight you if you make Lute suffer any more!
You're very brave.
But can you really defeat me?
I have Lute and Cheval.
The power of bonds, huh…
All right then, let me get serious.
Dusk.
Why don't we go home, Avinia?
What's wrong, Avinia?
It's… It's nothing.
Huh?
Wait a sec.
Am I not like, super-outnumbered?
That's right.
So let's just put an end to this.
I guess I'll have to agree.
I'm not stupid, after all.
Let's meet again some day, little girl!
Hey…
Is everyone okay…?
Somehow…
I'm alive, I think.
My glasses, my glasses…
Beats!
So that's how it feels to be grilled-nyaa.
That's the retreat signal!
Mission accomplished.
Let's Ride On and retreat!
Yeah!
They're making fun of us!
Ice Cyclone!
I won't let you go any further!
Hm?
What are you doing here?!
We're here too!
Damn it!
Looks like the plan was a success!
Save that for when we're safe back home!
Sure!
Wait!
Who's he?
Maybe he's… the Ebon Riders' boss!?
Ride On!
Kushala Daora!
What!?
I feel a disturbing presence…
Guys!
What is that!?
That's…
An Elder Dragon, Kushala Daora!
No way!
He has an ancient dragon as a Monstie?!
Lute!
Guys!
Everyone! Retreat at once!
You can't hide from me.
No matter how much you resist…
…remember that I hold all of you in the palm of my hand!
Dear viewers, it's Navirou!
Speaking of the New Year, it's all about that!
I'll give you a hint: it's round, chewy and has white dressing!
You guessed it! A donut!
And if you didn't guess, still – it was a donut!
Next time: "New Year in Hakum Village" Ride On!