These kids are Riders.
And they form kinship with monsters.
Lute and his friends succeeded in rescuing Avinia from the Black Castle.
They also regained senior Riders' Kinship Stones. Peace returned to Hakum village.
However…
Anvis of the Ebon Riders hasn't given up on his ambitions just yet.
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 65 Bonds in Memories
He's gonna be angry with us, isn't he?
Keep quiet.
But they took Avinia from us, and they took the Kinship Stones…
There's no way Master Anvis won't be angry.
You're talking too much.
The secret art cultivated in Kuang village, the rite of overlapping.
It allows Riders to evolve even further.
My studies of it are over.
Shadow!
Sir!
Do you want to become the strongest Rider?
So we'll perform the rite?
After I finish with the preparations, I'll perform it on you.
Be grateful.
Yes sir!
But, Master Anvis, what about me?
Aren't you gonna perform the rite on me?
Shadow goes first.
The others are to collect lost Kinship Stones.
Why is it not me?!
Why does it have to be you?!
Oh?
Are you questioning Master Anvis's decisions?
O-O-Of course not.
Then keep your mouth shut.
Where are you going, Mad?
To collect Kinship Stones, of course.
You too, Gale?
Yeah, something like that.
Something like that?!
Huuuh!?
I don't think the Ebon Riders will stay silent for too long after that.
Do you suppose they'll come to attack our village again?
Well, we did take back all the Kinship Stones they stole.
I won't let anyone take it ever again.
As far as I know, they were trying to get some information out of Avinia, right?
Yes.
Even though I made it clear I don't know anything…
…they kept inquiring about a secret art of my village.
About that secret art…
Does it have to do with a monument with an inscription: "The flying ones' crystals cannot become one"?
How do you know about that?
We went to your village.
I see…
But that's about all I know about it, too.
They might want to try and kidnap Avinia again.
Probably. Which means we're going to have to prepare proper countermeasures.
Countermeasures?
Yes, as in, we're all going to have to get stronger to protect the village.
Ah…
You're right.
Nariki, is your Velocidrome your only Monstie?
Yeah, nothing's changed.
I'd like to bond with other Monsties, though.
Good idea.
The more, the better.
Lute.
I think I'll go learn the rite of channeling.
At Dede Geezer's place?
I want to make Frostfang stronger.
Well, if that's the case, I'd like to expand my Monstie's abilities, too.
You mean Qurupeco?
What's wrong with making Qurupeco stronger?
I'm gonna go search for Monstie eggs on Mount Celion!
Mount Celion? Isn't that too much for just you and your Velocidrome?
Huh?
Well, it'll be fine if you come with me.
Huh?
We're going, too?
All right!
I'll go with you as well.
With a Qurupeco?
What's wrong with Qurupecos?
Okay, then I'll take Avinia to Dede Geezer's place.
So you guys take Nariki.
But, thinking back to the Ebon Riders' last attack…
…it'd be better if someone stayed here in the village.
Okay then, Cheval, I'm counting on you.
Huh…?
Sure. I'll stay here.
If we divide Riders into three teams…
…your strength will be distributed accordingly.
All right!
I hope you're all in top form! We're departing soon!
On a Qurupeco?
What do you have against my Qurupeco?
All right then, we're going!
We'll find a nice egg for sure!
Just leave the village to us.
Why do I have to stay behind?
Lute, Navi.
I made you a lot of my special Energy Drinks.
Energy Drinks!?
Better give them to Nariki!
Don't worry, there's enough for everyone!
I-I see… hehe…
Lute, I'm going back to the Scriveners' headquarters.
If you need help, you can ask me anytime.
Sure.
I'll drop by if I need anything, Lilia.
Great.
It's good that we get to take the main road to the Darj Snowfields.
Yeah. We couldn't afford to last time.
Calm down, Fool.
I know they're mostly small pickings, but they have strength in their numbers.
Master Gale, aren't we going to hunt for Kinship Stones, too?
I'll leave it to Mad this time.
My goal is different.
As usual, it's freezing here.
Mount Celion is in that direction.
We're headed to the Darj Snowfields, so this is where we have to split.
Be careful!
You too.
I'll be there with them, so it'll be okay!
Okay then, we're going!
Let's go, Avinia.
Okay.
Being able to fly sure is nice…
Are you going to aim for a flying Monstie?
We'll just have to see what we can find.
All right then, let's go.
In top form!
I can see it!
There's the Darj cottage.
So Kuang village's legend was right.
What was it about?
That a Wyverian living in the snowy mountains can awaken monsters' powers.
Here you are again.
Long time no see, mister.
Looks like you enjoy more than just riddles.
Someone who can "gargau"…?
Huh?
Which Monstie can "gargau" after being rearranged?
"Gargau"…?
That can "gargau".
There it is – his trademark riddle.
I guess he'll be always Riddlemaster first and foremost.
So, Which Monstie can "gargau" after being rearranged…?
A Nargacuga…?
Correct.
Here you go.
You can put the power of monsters in this trinket.
After you perform a certain ritual, your Monstie will be able to wake up new abilities.
Why don't we make Fifi wake up new abilities, too?
I think I'll pass.
But it'd be a different story if it was something that actually suited me.
If you meet a strong monster, you'll get a strong ability.
But it's more difficult to form a kinship with it.
Even so, we don't want a weak monsters' abilities.
So, where should we start looking first?
Oh.
Actually, I'll be fine by myself.
Huh?
I'd like to try finding one alone.
First, I'll search around here.
Please wait for us here.
"Wait for us"…?
Here…?
This is a good thing, Lute.
It's too cold…!
Aren't there hot springs here?
A Popo is unsatisfactory…
And a Zamtrios just isn't your style.
But a Tigrex would be pretty cool, right?
That'll do.
Tigrex…!
Please. Grant me your power!
What?!
Yo!
Gale…?
Good morning, Miss.
We came to pick you up.
So warm…
Don't swim. It's bad manners.
I am not swimming.
I'm only entrusting my body and mind to the hot water.
See?
You guys…
Excuse me.
This Felyne's hopeless…
You're really annoying.
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Nya-ow!
You really went overboard the last time we met.
Who are you, old man?
Old man…?
I'm sorry I hit you, old man.
Old man!?
How dare you call me, the manifestation of beauty itself, an "old man"!?
I'll be waiting outside for you so come out immediately!
Wow, he got super angry.
Like I care.
Navirou can't get out until he's all warm and toasty…
You got that right.
Okay, Master Gale.
Let's take Avinia back.
Nya?
Who…
Who are you?
Did you remember that song?
Remember?
I might have just learned it from you.
But…
It still feels very nostalgic to me.
You too.
Someone deep inside my memories…
I think he's supposed to be my older brother.
I remembered you from the first time I saw you.
You are my younger sister.
Huh?
Huuh!?
I knew it.
It's you, Michael.
Avinia…
Is fate playing tricks on us?
Michael, why…
Why are you working with Anvis, wreaking havoc?
Even though all he cares about is learning Kuang village's secret art!
Power is everything.
Avinia.
Power?
Master Anvis is strong.
I have no choice but to obey him.
That's nonsense.
Come with me.
Why would I do that?
You don't have the power to oppose him.
And that's why…
…I can't possibly follow you.
But you don't have the power to resist me, do you?
I won't know until I try.
That's the spirit.
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Ride On!
Barioth!
My Dusk has gone through the rite of channeling.
Can Frostfang stand a chance against him?
Huh? What's wrong?
What's wrong, Frostfang?
It's okay, Dusk.
She's our enemy.
Don't tell me that Rathalos…
Let's go!
Frostfang!
Now!
Too naive!
Frostfang, turn around!
Fire Dragon Dance!
Avinia!
Now, be a good girl and come with me.
No.
Do you want to get beaten even more?
I…
…don't want to have any ties with the Ebon Riders!
What!?
So even if you are my older brother…
…I don't want to have any kinship with you!
So you want to become our enemy?
I was your enemy from the beginning.
You talk big for someone who has no chance of winning.
This is a snow field. I have the territorial advantage.
Ice Cyclone!
A smokescreen made from snow…?
Where are they!?
Icicle Fang!
I'll destroy your territorial advantage!
High Power Diffused Dragon Breath!
Ice Cyclone!
You can do it, Frostfang!
Go!
Frostfang…
Do you understand now, Avinia?
You can't do anything without power.
I disagree.
What?
Your power won't stop me!
We're going back, Nuts.
Huh!?
Aren't we going to recapture her?
She doesn't want to be our friend, so there's no use for her, anyway.
But Master Gale!
I'll leave you if you don't hop on.
Brother…
I wonder if he gave up…?
There's a monster's power in the Channeling Gem!
Master Gale.
Is Avinia really your sister, Master Gale?
Yeah.
Sorry for keeping it from you.
No, no. No problem.
But keep this between just the two of us.
I understand.
Ahh!
That felt so good.
Yeah.
I finally feel warm.
Achoo!
– Eh? – Hm?
You've got some nerve, keeping me waiting this long.
My forgiveness just keeps fleeing!
Oh?
You're still here, old man?
It was just a small bump, old man.
Achoo!
Are you okay, old man?
You'll catch a cold, old man.
I'll make it so you never call me an "old man" ever again.
Ride On!
Khezu!
What!? He was one of the Ebon Riders!?
Ride On!
Rathalos!
Please beat them up until they're unable to stand, Fool.
Thunder Fang!
Ratha!
Hahaha!
Ratha acquired Kirin's power!
Thunder isn't his weak point anymore!
Thunder Fang!
Aaah!
Navirou!
Save me…!
Navirou!
Ha ha ha…!
Follow me, if you want to save this annoying Felyne!
Save me!
Wait!
That's Wintertide Tunnel!
Navirou!
Get a grip!
Here, drink this!
What did you just make me drink!?
It's one of Lilia's Energy Drinks.
Pft, no wonder.
I just went through hell, and you made me meet the devil.
Hahaha.
You kids haven't seen hell yet!
– Ah? – Huh?!
Where is he?
Diffused Frozen Breath!
My Fool's abilities aren't just limited to lightning attacks!
Did you awaken new ice powers?
Take this!
Ratha!
I guess he's still mad about last time.
Tormenting Riders rather than Monsties feels even more thrilling.
What a creep.
This is bad.
Let's finish this.
Kinship Attack: Fool's Sparkle!
This is the finale!
Avinia!?
Oh?
Showing yourself to me so soon? You must want to return to the Black Castle.
Ice Cyclone!
Fool is a Khezu that gained the power of ice through the rite of channeling.
A Barioth can't do anything to him.
Fool, Thunder Breath!
Frostfang!
Her Barioth uses fire!?
And not just any fire…
Yes, a High Power Diffused Dragon Breath.
I'll remember this!
We did it, Frostfang.
You saved us, Avinia.
But how'd you snag a High Power Diffused Dragon Breath?
Yeah!
It's an ability that's limited to only rare Rathalos subspecies.
That's not a monster you can just bump into.
Dusk gave us his power.
Dusk!?
Gale's Monstie!?
Yes.
Why?
How?
That Gale? The Ebon Riders Gale!?
Gale is…
…my older brother.
Brother!?
Seems like it really is the truth.
But then, why on earth…
…Avinia's brother is in the Ebon Riders?
I don't know that either.
Lute here!
A rift starts to form between the Ebon Riders.
And… What?! They're gonna perform a new ritual?
Don't do it, Anvis!
I have a bad feeling about this!
Next time: "Two Shadows" Ride On!