A Dark Garden
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White Snow
Finn
Aah...
Achoo!
Achoo!
Finn
Ungh...where am I?
Not Rigland, that's for sure...
Not Rigland, that's for sure...
Finn
Geez, it's cold!
Is that...snow?
Is that...snow?
Finn
(It looks like someone moved me while I
was asleep...but who, and why?)
was asleep...but who, and why?)
Finn
Did I hear someone's voice...?
???
(Finn...!
Please, help!)
Please, help!)
Finn
...I did hear a voice!
Was that...Alice?
Was that...Alice?
???
Kyaaaaaaah!
Finn
A scream?
Is someone being attacked!?
Is someone being attacked!?
Monster
Graaaagh!
???
D-damn you, monsters! I'll send you
straight to Thanatos with Van Helsing!
straight to Thanatos with Van Helsing!
Monster
Ggrrrrrrrr!
???
Hyaa! N-no, I'm scared...
H-help! Someone help!
H-help! Someone help!
Finn
Haaaaa!
Monster
...!!
Finn
Are you okay, Alice!?
...Wait, you're not Alice.
...Wait, you're not Alice.
Finn
(Looks like I had things wrong...but at
least I was able to help someone.)
least I was able to help someone.)
Finn
Um...are you okay?
???
!
???
Y-your unusual appearance...that
brutish strength...
brutish strength...
???
Kyaaaa!
It's a wolfman!!
It's a wolfman!!
Finn
A wolfman?
What's that?
What's that?
???
Someone heeeeeeeeeelp!
Finn
There she goes...well, if she can run
that well, I guess she's not hurt.
that well, I guess she's not hurt.
Finn
But Alice is nowhere to be seen. What
should I do?
should I do?
Finn
(I guess I'll look around and see what
I can find out...)
I can find out...)
Finn
Is that a castle? Then there should be a
town. I can get my bearings there!
town. I can get my bearings there!
Finn
Phew...it's getting dark. Just how far
away is that castle, anyway?
away is that castle, anyway?
Finn
(I really don't want to sleep out in the
open, not in all this snow...)
open, not in all this snow...)
Finn
Getting hungry, too. I need to find
shelter fast...
shelter fast...
Finn
Hm? Hey...
Something smells amazing!
Something smells amazing!
Finn
...That way!
Finn
Someone lives all the way out here...?
Finn
I'm starving...maybe they'll share some
food with me?
food with me?
Finn
Excuse me, please.
Is anyone in?
Is anyone in?
???
...Y-yes.
Um, who is it?
Um, who is it?
Finn
I'm Finn, one of the Red Dragon Knights
in service to the Kingdom of Rigland.
in service to the Kingdom of Rigland.
Finn
It's getting dark. Is there any way I could
warm up inside?
warm up inside?
???
Oh, dear, you poor thing...
???
O-of course... Please, come in...
Finn
(She's really pretty. Pale and ethereal,
like snow...is what Nagi might say.)
like snow...is what Nagi might say.)
???
...Is something the matter?
Finn
Ah, n-no, sorry!
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much.
Finn
Ah, I'm warm again...
I don't know how to thank you.
I don't know how to thank you.
???
Not at all. I'm just glad to help
someone in need.
someone in need.
???
Oh, I'm being so rude.
My name is Snow White.
My name is Snow White.
Finn
Huh. That's an unusual name.
Snow White
Oh, um...please just call me Snow.
Finn
(Snow White...the name suits her, but
she seems uncomfortable with it, so...)
she seems uncomfortable with it, so...)
Finn
Okay then, Snow.
You can call me—
You can call me—
Snow White
Would it be alright if I called you
Sir Knight?
Sir Knight?
Finn
Knight?
Um, sure, I don't mind.
Um, sure, I don't mind.
Snow White
You dress like a knight, after all! And you
seem older than me, so... Sir Knight.
seem older than me, so... Sir Knight.
Snow White
Oh, I almost forgot. Dinner is almost
ready; make yourself at home.
ready; make yourself at home.
Finn
Thanks so much.
Finn
("Sir Knight", huh...can't say I'm used
to being called that.)
to being called that.)
Finn
Nom, nom!
Finn
Phew...that was great! That might be the
best stew I've ever had.
best stew I've ever had.
Snow White
Oh, I'm sure it's just because you were
cold and hungry, that's all.
cold and hungry, that's all.
Finn
No way! You're an amazing cook.
Finn
I never had stew like that back home.
Snow White
You said you were from...what was it?
The Kingdom of Rig...Rigland?
The Kingdom of Rig...Rigland?
Finn
You don't know Rigland?
Just how far away am I...?
Just how far away am I...?
Finn
Actually, where are we?
What's this country called?
What's this country called?
Snow White
Um, this is the Kingdom of Albis. It means
flower of snow in our language.
flower of snow in our language.
Finn
Albis...
I've never heard of it.
I've never heard of it.
Snow White
Well, we're a very small kingdom.
Snow White
...And the people don't travel outside
the forest for any reason.
the forest for any reason.
Finn
The forest? You mean this forest?
Snow White
Yes. Very few people even enter the
forest at all.
forest at all.
Finn
I see...do you live out here all by
yourself?
yourself?
Snow White
No, I live with my mother and sister.
She should be back soon...
She should be back soon...
???
I'm home! Didn't get too much tod—
Who the hell is this!?
Who the hell is this!?
Snow White
W-welcome home, Mother! This is
Sir Knight. He's a guest.
Sir Knight. He's a guest.
???
A knight?
Finn
Hello there. I'm—
...Elmina!? Is that you!?
...Elmina!? Is that you!?
Elin
I don't know any Elmina! The name's Elin.
I'm her mother!
I'm her mother!
Finn
E-excuse me. You look like someone I
know, that's all...my name is Finn.
know, that's all...my name is Finn.
Finn
I was lost in the woods, and Snow offered
me a place to stay and warm up.
me a place to stay and warm up.
Elin
Lost, huh...
Elin
Snow, we've talked about this! You can't
let strangers in for a sob story!
let strangers in for a sob story!
Snow White
I'm sorry...but I couldn't just let him
freeze out there.
freeze out there.
Elin
Well, I'm not as nice as you are.
Elin
Finn, was it?
Get out.
Get out.
Snow White
Mother!
Finn
No, it's okay, Snow. I'm warmed up, so
I'll be fine.
I'll be fine.
Snow White
No, you won't! It gets so cold out at
night, and there are monsters...
night, and there are monsters...
Snow White
Mother, please! If we turn him out, it's
like we're killing him ourselves.
like we're killing him ourselves.
Elin
...Fine, fine.
You get the shed.
You get the shed.
Finn
Are you really sure I can stay?
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Snow White
But the shed...
It will be cold out there.
It will be cold out there.
Finn
Thanks for worrying for me, but I'm glad
just to have a roof over my head.
just to have a roof over my head.
Elin
Don't get any ideas. If you so much as
as look at my daughters funny...
as look at my daughters funny...
Finn
I won't, I swear!
Elin
Yeah, you'd better.
And do the dishes, too!
And do the dishes, too!
Finn
O-of course. I'd be happy to.
Finn
(She may not be Elmina, but
she sure does act like her...)
she sure does act like her...)
Cabin in the Woods
Snow White
Um...Sir Knight, thank you so much
for helping with the dishes.
for helping with the dishes.
Finn
You treated me to dinner, and gave me a
place to sleep. It's the least I can do.
place to sleep. It's the least I can do.
Finn
Do these dishes go back in here?
Snow White
Yes. Then it's just the stewpot left, and...
We're all done cleaning.
We're all done cleaning.
Finn
Wow, already!?
That was fast.
That was fast.
Snow White
There's still plenty to do around the
house, after all.
house, after all.
Finn
You sure are a hard worker.
Snow White
N-not at all! I can't use magic and I'm
too weak to hunt. This is all I can do.
too weak to hunt. This is all I can do.
Snow White
Mother and my sister do so much more
for our family...
for our family...
Finn
Hey, housework is nothing to sneeze at!
Especially all by yourself. You're amazing.
Especially all by yourself. You're amazing.
Snow White
...Thank you.
Snow White
Um...if it's alright with you, could you
tell me a story, sometime?
tell me a story, sometime?
Finn
A story?
Snow White
I'm too weak to leave the cabin much...
Snow White
So I'd love to hear about your travels and
your adventures.
your adventures.
Snow White
I-if you wouldn't mind, of course.
Finn
Not at all. I'll need to remember a really
exciting story for you, then.
exciting story for you, then.
Snow White
Really!?
...I'm excited already—
...I'm excited already—
Snow White
...Ah!
I cut my finger!
I cut my finger!
Finn
Ouch...
Here, let me see the cut.
Here, let me see the cut.
Snow White
U-um...okay?
Finn
Good, it's shallow.
That'll stop bleeding right away.
That'll stop bleeding right away.
Snow White
Y-yes, um...I...!
Um...!
Um...!
Finn
Ah! Snow!? Are you okay!? Your face is
all red. Is it an infection?
all red. Is it an infection?
Snow White
N-no, um...it's just...your hand...!
Finn
Huh?
Elin
Sir Knight? What do you think you're
doing to my daughter over there?
doing to my daughter over there?
Finn
Huh? W-wait, no! It's not what you think!
I'm just treating her cut! Right, Snow?
I'm just treating her cut! Right, Snow?
Snow White
I-I'm sorry! I'm just not used to
this sort of thing...
this sort of thing...
Finn
S-Snow! Why do you look dizzy!?
Elin
I'm not hearing an explanation,
Sir Knight!
Sir Knight!
Finn
Wait, wait! I didn't do anything!
Elin
I told you what would happen if you laid
a hand on her!
a hand on her!
Finn
Wait! Let's talk this out!
Elin
I'm done talking!
???
Fuhahaha! I return from the black veil of
the for— Waaah! It's the wolfman!?
the for— Waaah! It's the wolfman!?
Finn
Hey, you're the girl who was being
chased around by monsters...
chased around by monsters...
???
I-I wasn't being chased around! That
was, um...
was, um...
???
...I was on an expedition, and they
found me. I wasn't running away!
found me. I wasn't running away!
Elin
Expedition...not out to the west forest
again, right!?
again, right!?
Shanna
Fufu. The siren call of the dark guided
mine footsteps—
mine footsteps—
Elin
Oh, no! Your fancy words aren't getting
you out of this one!
you out of this one!
Shanna
B-but I didn't find any good game closer,
and I wanted to catch something nice...
and I wanted to catch something nice...
Elin
You weren't just wandering off on some
harebrained "quest" again?
harebrained "quest" again?
Shanna
N-no, I wasn't...
Snooow...
Snooow...
Snow White
Ah, welcome home, Shanna.
Shanna
Snoooow, Mama's mad at me.
Snow White
There, there. I know you're not a bad
girl, Shanna.
girl, Shanna.
Shanna
Ehehe...
You're the best.
You're the best.
Elin
Ugh, there you go, spoiling her again...
Shanna
...Ah! Right! The wolfman!
Snow White
Do you mean Sir Knight?
Shanna
Knight?
You mean, he's not a wolfman?
You mean, he's not a wolfman?
Finn
I'm Finn, of the Red Dragon Knights.
You're Shanna, right? Nice to meet you!
You're Shanna, right? Nice to meet you!
Shanna
Red Dragon Knights...
That's...that's so coooool!
That's...that's so coooool!
Shanna
Ah! But wait, this is how wolfmen get you
to lower your guard...
to lower your guard...
Shanna
You're not fooling me, wolfman!
Snow White
Come now, Shanna. He's not like that.
Shanna
Don't let him fool you, Snow. He's a
wolfman! I can tell!
wolfman! I can tell!
Snow White
Shanna...you know that's not how you're
supposed to speak to guests.
supposed to speak to guests.
Shanna
Huh? Now Snow's mad at me too?
Damn you, wolfman...!
Damn you, wolfman...!
Shanna
Hmph! I'll show them your true colors
sooner or later!
sooner or later!
Shanna
...But for now, I'll apologize.
Sorry.
Sorry.
Snow White
There, well done.
I'll warm up some stew for you.
I'll warm up some stew for you.
Shanna
Thanks, Snow!
Ah, let me help you!
Ah, let me help you!
Finn
They seem close.
Elin
Maybe a bit too close...hey! Hey, you two!
Be careful around the stove, damn it!
Be careful around the stove, damn it!
Finn
Haha. What a heartwarming family.
Dangerous Game
Shanna
Mmm...your stew's the best, Snow!
I could eat a hundred bowls full!
I could eat a hundred bowls full!
Snow White
Hold still, you have some on your cheek.
There, got it.
There, got it.
Shanna
Ehehe, thanks!
Elin
At this rate, she's never gonna cut the
apron strings...
apron strings...
Shanna
It's fine! I'm gonna stay with Snow
forever! Right, Snow?
forever! Right, Snow?
Snow White
Haha, that's right. ♪
Snow White
Now, you must be tired, right?
Let's get ready for bedtime.
Let's get ready for bedtime.
Shanna
No, I want to play some more!
Let's play M&Q!
Let's play M&Q!
Snow White
Um...wouldn't you rather play something
else?
else?
Shanna
No. The Dark Dragon within me tells me
it desireth to play M&Q.
it desireth to play M&Q.
Snow White
But, Shanna...
Finn
Um, do you mean Monsters & Quests?
Shanna
You know M&Q!?
Finn
(S-she's really close all of a sudden!)
Finn
Uh, I've never played it, but my friend
Theo's told me about it before.
Theo's told me about it before.
Shanna
I see. This "Theo" must be a dragon sage
of no small repute.
of no small repute.
Finn
Sage? No, he's just a regular boy...
Shanna
So be it!
So, want to play?
So, want to play?
Finn
Sure, I guess, if you'll teach me what
the rules are.
the rules are.
Shanna
I knew it! This game reveals one's truest
innermost nature.
innermost nature.
Shanna
I'll show the two of them you're really
a wolfman, just you wait!
a wolfman, just you wait!
Snow White
Um, Sir Knight...
Maybe you shouldn't?
Maybe you shouldn't?
Finn
Huh? Why not?
Elin
That M&Q game's stupid complicated.
It's just not very much fun.
It's just not very much fun.
Elin
I'm with Snow on this one. Better not to
get bogged down in it.
get bogged down in it.
Finn
Aw, it'll be a long night. I'm sure I'll
pick the rules up as we go.
pick the rules up as we go.
Shanna
The bargain is struck! I shall entrust
thee with my wisdom!
thee with my wisdom!
Snow White
Okay, then I'll help out too.
Elin
Fine, fine...
Let's do this.
Let's do this.
Shanna
Snow! Mama! You too!?
Hooray!
Hooray!
Shanna
Now, first we have to decide on our
game...I mean, our True Names!
game...I mean, our True Names!
Snow White
Haha, she's so happy.
Have you decided on a name, Sir Knight?
Have you decided on a name, Sir Knight?
Finn
A name to use in the game...?
Hmm...
Hmm...
Finn
What names do you all have?
Shanna
You desire to know my True Name?
Foolhardy mortal...
Foolhardy mortal...
Shanna
I am she wreathed in crimson flame, the
messenger of the fires of Hell...
messenger of the fires of Hell...
Shanna
I bear the mantle of the bloodred dawn
upon my back!
upon my back!
Shanna
I am Red Riding Hood,
Dragon Slayer!
Dragon Slayer!
Shanna
Okay, now it's your turn, Snow!
Snow White
Huh!? I have to do that, too!?
Shanna
C'mon, use the name you thought of
last time! It'll be so cool!
last time! It'll be so cool!
Snow White
O-okay...
Snow White
S-she who purifies all with...
With holy light, um...
With holy light, um...
Shanna
Come on, have confidence!
Snow White
A-aah...
Snow White
The White Angel,
Glittering Snow!
Glittering Snow!
Snow White
Aaaaah...
I-I'm so embarrassed!
I-I'm so embarrassed!
Shanna
Don't be embarrassed!
That was awesome!
That was awesome!
Finn
Yeah! It's a really cool name, and it's
cute too. It suits you!
cute too. It suits you!
Snow White
Oh, no, it's not...
Um, but...thank you.
Um, but...thank you.
Shanna
You're up, Mama!
Elin
I'm just a hunter.
Elin the hunter.
Elin the hunter.
Shanna
Aww, that's boring!
Elin
If you don't like it, I don't have to play.
Shanna
Oh...okay, that's fine, then.
What about you?
What about you?
Finn
Me? Hmm...
Finn
(Nothing's really coming to mind...
Ah, wait. I think I've got it.)
Ah, wait. I think I've got it.)
Shanna
Now! Proclaim thine name and enter
the hall of legends!
the hall of legends!
Finn
I am...
Finn
Finn,
The Crimson Crestbearer!
The Crimson Crestbearer!
Shanna
Ohhhh!
That's so good...that's so cooool!
That's so good...that's so cooool!
Finn
Really? Everyone just calls me that, so...
Thanks, though.
Thanks, though.
Shanna
Grrr, I'm kinda jealous!
Shanna
Okay! I'll work through my feelings with
some M&Q!
some M&Q!
Finn
So we're starting? Great!
What do we do first?
What do we do first?
Shanna
Patience! First, I have to read the
introduction to the world of M&Q.
introduction to the world of M&Q.
Finn
Introduction?
Shanna
Ahem...
Shanna
The year is 220. The world trembles
under the rule of Exarvorich, Dark Lord...
under the rule of Exarvorich, Dark Lord...
Finn
This...seems like it might get long.
Shanna
——...and that's the short version,
at least.
at least.
Finn
I... I see...
Finn
(There was so much jargon...and it was
so long. I feel like I've been dazed.)
so long. I feel like I've been dazed.)
Elin
Yaaawn...
Is it over?
Is it over?
Shanna
Ah, you were asleep, Mama?
That's okay! I can read it again—
That's okay! I can read it again—
Snow White
S-Shanna!
Let's just start playing, okay?
Let's just start playing, okay?
Shanna
Hehe, someone's excited!
Okay, let's get started!
Okay, let's get started!
Finn
(So, thanks to Snow's intervention,
we finally got started...)
we finally got started...)
Elin
Right, I landed on a spell space...
so you lose a day's travel, Shanna.
so you lose a day's travel, Shanna.
Shanna
Hoho, evil witch! If you'd gone the other
way, you would have found treasure!
way, you would have found treasure!
Elin
What!?
...Hey, who are you calling a witch!?
...Hey, who are you calling a witch!?
Finn
(It looks like the game itself is a standard
spaces-and-cards board game.)
spaces-and-cards board game.)
Finn
(It's simple enough to pick up easily, but
complicated enough for strategy...)
complicated enough for strategy...)
Snow White
Ah, I defeated the monsters!
Shanna
Wow! That's a secret event!
Good job!
Good job!
Snow White
A secret event!? Hooray!
Finn
Nice going, Snow.
Snow White
Ah... Ehehe. Maybe I got a little too
excited there...
excited there...
Shanna
Okay! If you roll a 6 here, we defeat the
dragon and come back legends!
dragon and come back legends!
Shanna
But if you get anything else, we lose, and
it's game over.
it's game over.
Finn
So I just need to roll a 6, then?
Snow White
You can do it, Sir Knight!
Elin
Time to strut your stuff.
Shanna
Come on...
Come on, Crimson Crestbearer!
Come on, Crimson Crestbearer!
Finn
My friends are all behind me...
I swear I won't let you down!
I swear I won't let you down!
Finn
Come on...!!
Finn
W-what is it?
Shanna
Ah...it's a 6!
We slayed the dragon!
We slayed the dragon!
Finn
Does that mean we won?
Shanna
Yeah, we beat the game! You're pretty
good for a first-timer.
good for a first-timer.
Snow White
That was amazing, Sir Knight!
Finn
It's all thanks to Shanna, really. She made
everything really easy to understand!
everything really easy to understand!
Shanna
O-oh. Um...yeah.
Elin
Come on, Shanna. You have something
you want to say to him, right?
you want to say to him, right?
Shanna
How can you tell!?
Elin
Because I'm your mother, duh.
Shanna
Right...yeah.
Shanna
Um...I have beheld your heroic deeds,
mortal. You comport yourself well!
mortal. You comport yourself well!
Finn
Huh? Uh, thanks.
Shanna
...So, um...yeah. After all that, I guess
you're not actually a wolfman.
you're not actually a wolfman.
Shanna
So, sorry about earlier!
I'm sorry I was suspicious of you!
I'm sorry I was suspicious of you!
Finn
Oh, that! Don't worry about it.
I didn't really mind.
I didn't really mind.
Shanna
Really? Even though I was so rude?
Finn
Of course. We just slew a dragon
together, after all, right?
together, after all, right?
Shanna
Yeah...yeah, we did!
You know what, you're good folks!
You know what, you're good folks!
Shanna
...I wonder if this is what having a
big brother would be like...
big brother would be like...
Finn
Hmm?
Shanna
N-nothing! Nevermind!
Shanna
I-I expect great things from you on our
next quest too, Crimson Crestbearer!
next quest too, Crimson Crestbearer!
Finn
You bet, Shanna.
Snow White
Good for you, Shanna.
A big brother...
A big brother...
Snow White
If Sir Knight were our brother, life
would certainly be more exciting...
would certainly be more exciting...
Dark Premonition
Finn
Brr, it really is cold in here...but it's
still better than sleeping outside.
still better than sleeping outside.
Snow White
Um, Sir Knight?
Are you still awake?
Are you still awake?
Finn
Snow? What's the matter?
Snow White
Nothing, really. I just thought you
must be terribly cold out here.
must be terribly cold out here.
Snow White
If you'd like, I can sleep out here, and
you can sleep in my bed.
you can sleep in my bed.
Finn
(I feel like if I did that, Elin would kill
me in my sleep.)
me in my sleep.)
Finn
Thanks for worrying about me.
I'm fine, though, I promise.
I'm fine, though, I promise.
Snow White
If you're sure...if you change your mind,
please let me know anytime.
please let me know anytime.
Finn
Sure, thanks.
Snow White
...Also, thank you for playing
with Shanna earlier.
with Shanna earlier.
Snow White
It's been a while since I've seen her
have so much fun.
have so much fun.
Finn
Really? I'm glad.
I had fun, too.
I had fun, too.
Snow White
Shanna doesn't have too many friends...
She finds it hard to get along with them.
She finds it hard to get along with them.
Snow White
So I usually play with her, but I can tell
she wants to play with others, too.
she wants to play with others, too.
Snow White
And she considers you like a brother
already. I think she really likes you.
already. I think she really likes you.
Finn
She was really wary of me at first, though.
What with all that wolfman stuff.
What with all that wolfman stuff.
Snow White
She...can be difficult sometimes, yes...
But please don't think badly of her.
But please don't think badly of her.
Finn
Think badly of her?
No way.
No way.
Finn
She put herself in danger to get some
tasty food for her family, after all.
tasty food for her family, after all.
Finn
I can tell she's really sweet!
Snow White
Sir Knight...thank you.
You're very kind.
You're very kind.
Finn
My friends back home can be a bit odd
sometimes, too, so I'm used to it.
sometimes, too, so I'm used to it.
Snow White
Your traveling companions? I would love
to hear about them, but it's already late...
to hear about them, but it's already late...
Finn
Yeah. Next time we get a chance, okay?
Let's turn in for tonight.
Let's turn in for tonight.
Snow White
Okay! I should get back, then.
Finn
Yeah. Have a good night, Snow.
Snow White
Good night, Sir Knight.
Sleep well.
Sleep well.
Finn
I'd better get some rest myself. It's back
to info gathering tomorrow...
to info gathering tomorrow...
???
Finn...
???
Hey, Finn...
???
This way...
Finn
Mmnh...that voice...
The same one I heard before...?
The same one I heard before...?
Finn
...Alice!
???
Oh, thank goodness!
Now we can finally talk.
Now we can finally talk.
Finn
So, you're the one who summoned me
here, Alice?
here, Alice?
Alice
That's right! ♪
I need your help again.
I need your help again.
Finn
I figured as much. Could you at least
give me an explanation first?
give me an explanation first?
Tavun Rabbit
You brute! Do you really think so poorly
of Miss Alice!?
of Miss Alice!?
Tavun Rabbit
She tried! Truly she did! But events
transpired far too quickly!
transpired far too quickly!
Finn
So basically...
Finn
Something came up really suddenly and
there was no time to explain?
there was no time to explain?
Alice
So suddenly I left my tea and crumpets
to get cold on the table, even.
to get cold on the table, even.
Alice
I do feel bad, though. It must have been
hard to arrive here so suddenly.
hard to arrive here so suddenly.
Tavun Rabbit
Weren't you lonely, all by yourself?
Finn
It was a bit rough at first, but then I
met Snow and the others.
met Snow and the others.
Finn
They fed me and took me in. I know it
doesn't sound like much, but still.
doesn't sound like much, but still.
Alice
Snow? Ah, one of the dream residents.
Finn
Oh...right. If this is a dream, then that
means they don't actually exist...
means they don't actually exist...
Alice
I know it can be hard, Finn, but—
Tavun Rabbit
Now is no time to be blinded by
sentimentality, young man!
sentimentality, young man!
Finn
...You're right. If you're involved,
Hypnos must want something here, right?
Hypnos must want something here, right?
Alice
That's right. Evil mana is gathering here,
and causing nightmares across the world.
and causing nightmares across the world.
Finn
Evil mana causing nightmares...
Alice
Someone's using their dream to gather
this mana, as far as we can tell.
this mana, as far as we can tell.
Finn
Can't Hypnos fix it himself?
Alice
Hypnos is hard at work making sure all
those nightmares behave themselves.
those nightmares behave themselves.
Tavun Rabbit
I would love to see them all merge
together...but that would be very bad.
together...but that would be very bad.
Finn
...Yeah, it sounds bad.
Alice
In any case, we know the culprit is the
master of this dream world.
master of this dream world.
Finn
So, whoever's dreaming this dream?
Who is it?
Who is it?
Alice
...We can't tell. It's strange old magic,
almost like Mother Goose's.
almost like Mother Goose's.
Alice
But the dream's master has to be in
this dream world somewhere.
this dream world somewhere.
Alice
And that's where you come in! Find and
defeat the master of this dream!
defeat the master of this dream!
Finn
You got it. I have to rescue all the
people trapped in their nightmares!
people trapped in their nightmares!
Alice
Something tells me it won't be a walk
through the rose garden, though...
through the rose garden, though...
Finn
Ah, that reminds me. The lady who lives
here looks a whole lot like Elmina!
here looks a whole lot like Elmina!
Finn
Maybe the dream's master is someone
connected to Elmina in some way?
connected to Elmina in some way?
Alice
Hmm, that's probably your own mind
influencing the dream.
influencing the dream.
Finn
My mind?
Alice
She's kind of scary, right? And really
strong!
strong!
Finn
Yeah, I guess so.
Alice
There you have it! Your mind filled in her
appearance with Elmina's.
appearance with Elmina's.
Finn
...So deep down, I see Elmina as a scary,
strong mother figure?
strong mother figure?
Tavun Rabbit
Haha! That's how it works! You can't
lie to your subconscious, young man!
lie to your subconscious, young man!
Finn
...I don't think I should tell her that.
Alice
Haha. Oh, right, I almost forgot!
I'm such an airhead.
I'm such an airhead.
Alice
Here, take this!
Finn
What's this?
A black apple?
A black apple?
Alice
It looks like one, but no, this is evil mana.
I found it while looking around.
I found it while looking around.
Finn
So it's like a lump of mana? Huh.
Alice
This may be our only lead to track down
the true culprit here.
the true culprit here.
Alice
But be careful. It looks tasty, but if you
take even a tiny nibble...
take even a tiny nibble...
Tavun Rabbit
It's off to the land of the dead with you!
Finn
...If it's that dangerous, shouldn't you
hold onto it, then?
hold onto it, then?
Alice
Oh, didn't I mention? I can't interact
with this dream.
with this dream.
Finn
You can't? Like you're being blocked?
Alice
It's not that. The master of this dream
has dream powers, just like me.
has dream powers, just like me.
Alice
And from what Hypnos says, they're
fairly strong.
fairly strong.
Alice
So if I use my Little Garden spell, that
person could steal it and misuse it.
person could steal it and misuse it.
Finn
So I can't rely on any help...
Alice
Oh, come on. You've overcome worse
setbacks in the past, haven't you?
setbacks in the past, haven't you?
Finn
You're right. I've made things work
before. I'll figure it out!
before. I'll figure it out!
Alice
That's the spirit! ♪
I knew I liked you for a reason.
I knew I liked you for a reason.
Alice
But do be careful. There's something
off about this dream...
off about this dream...
Finn
Something off?
Alice
This dream is no honey-sweet confection,
but a bitter, blistering poison.
but a bitter, blistering poison.
Alice
A cold and desperately lonely thing, like
the bottom of a deep, deep lake...
the bottom of a deep, deep lake...
Alice
I'm not sure any of us wants to see
what's truly waiting at the end.
what's truly waiting at the end.
Mirror, Mirror
Elin
Just follow the road, then take the 3rd
left when it forks. You'll get to town.
left when it forks. You'll get to town.
Finn
Got it. Thanks.
Elin
Eh, don't mention it. You seem like a
decent sort, for what it's worth.
decent sort, for what it's worth.
Finn
(Even this part of her's really similar
to Elmina somehow...)
to Elmina somehow...)
Shanna
You're leaving already?
I wanted to play M&Q again today.
I wanted to play M&Q again today.
Finn
Once I finish up my business, I'll come
back. Then we can play again.
back. Then we can play again.
Shanna
O-oh!
Shanna
Hah! The contract is sealed, then!
Betray it at thine own peril!
Betray it at thine own peril!
Snow White
I hope you'll let me hear stories of your
travels then, too.
travels then, too.
Finn
Of course. It's a promise!
Snow White
We'll be waiting for you.
...Take care.
...Take care.
Finn
Yeah. See you later!
Finn
(Phew, finally made it out of the forest!)
Finn
So this is Albis Town...it's pretty big, but
it feels kind of...gloomy?
it feels kind of...gloomy?
Finn
I guess I should ask around, but how is
this apple supposed to help me look...?
this apple supposed to help me look...?
Finn
Well, I'll just see what I can find.
Finn
Um, excuse me.
Can I ask you a question?
Can I ask you a question?
Boy
Who, me?
Sure, I guess.
Sure, I guess.
Finn
Thanks. Uh, have you seen an apple like
this before? Does it look familiar?
this before? Does it look familiar?
Boy
Huh? Nope. It's been a long time since
I've seen any apples at all.
I've seen any apples at all.
Finn
A long time? Aren't there any fruit
stalls in this town?
stalls in this town?
Boy
Nope, not a one.
I think there used to be?
I think there used to be?
Boy
But since the new queen came, a lot of
stuff's stopped showing up.
stuff's stopped showing up.
Finn
A new queen?
What's she like?
What's she like?
Boy
...I hate her. But we're not supposed to
say that, or we get punished...
say that, or we get punished...
Boy
For...disrespect, I think? The old man
next door got killed a while ago for that.
next door got killed a while ago for that.
Finn
I see...
Mother
Ah, there you are! I've told you before,
no talking to outsiders!
no talking to outsiders!
Boy
But he asked me about an apple...
Mother
No means no! What if the soldiers had
seen you!? Come here, right now!
seen you!? Come here, right now!
Boy
Okay, okay...
See you, I guess.
See you, I guess.
Finn
Thanks again.
Finn
(Maybe I shouldn't have done that. His
mother looked pretty upset.)
mother looked pretty upset.)
Finn
(There's something weird going on here.
Could the queen be behind all of it...?)
Could the queen be behind all of it...?)
???
Where did you get that apple?
Finn
...!
Finn
(He knows about the apple!? I should
be careful what I say here.)
be careful what I say here.)
Finn
O-oh, this? I picked it up over there.
I was wondering where they're sold.
I was wondering where they're sold.
Hooded Man
Picked it up...
Finn
Do you know anything about it?
Hooded Man
Don't get involved any further...
If you value your life.
If you value your life.
Finn
What?
Hey, what do you mean—
Hey, what do you mean—
???
You there!
Finn
Huh? Me?
Albian Soldier
We had word of an outsider infiltrating
the town walls. Was that you?
the town walls. Was that you?
Finn
Infiltrating!?
I wasn't—
I wasn't—
Albian Soldier
Silence, outsider! We have no welcome
for you. Leave, immediately!
for you. Leave, immediately!
Finn
But that's ridiculous! I just—
Albian Soldier
Queen's orders!
Leave, or it's the dungeon for you!
Leave, or it's the dungeon for you!
Finn
(If I get arrested, it's all over. I guess
I'd better do as he says.)
I'd better do as he says.)
Finn
...Fine, I'll go.
Finn
(In the end, I didn't learn anything of
value about the apple...)
value about the apple...)
Finn
(Wait, no. There's that hooded man!
He's—)
He's—)
Finn
Huh?
Where'd the other man go?
Where'd the other man go?
Finn
He's not here...
Albian Soldier
Stop your mumbling and walk!
Or would you prefer to die right here?
Or would you prefer to die right here?
Finn
There was another man here, in a black
hood. Did you see where he went?
hood. Did you see where he went?
Albian Soldier
A black hood? I didn't see anyone by
that description. If you keep resisting—
that description. If you keep resisting—
Finn
I know, I know.
I'm leaving now!
I'm leaving now!
Finn
(Just who was that man...?)
???
Mirror, mirror, on the wall.
Who is the fairest of them all?
Who is the fairest of them all?
Magic Mirror
Snow White is fairest,
Queen Malas.
Queen Malas.
Malas
Snow White...the wretched girl.
So pure, so fragile...
So pure, so fragile...
Malas
Just a little more suffering, and then...
Haha...hahaha!
Haha...hahaha!
Malas
...The King?
The fool doesn't know his place...
The fool doesn't know his place...
Malas
Ahem.
Please enter, my lord.
Please enter, my lord.
King Albis
My apologies for interrupting you,
my dear wife.
my dear wife.
Malas
Not at all.
Did you require something?
Did you require something?
King Albis
Ah, yes. I've been considering lowering
taxes. What do you think?
taxes. What do you think?
Malas
That will not do, my lord.
King Albis
But with times as they are... Many citizens
already cannot afford to pay. At this rate...
already cannot afford to pay. At this rate...
Malas
The more tightly a vassal is bound, the
more dearly he thinks of his liege lord.
more dearly he thinks of his liege lord.
King Albis
I-is that so?
But...
But...
Malas
Weak-willed and soft...
Incompetent fool of a king.
Incompetent fool of a king.
King Albis
What?
Malas
Nothing. Listen to my voice, King.
Submit to the darkness.
Submit to the darkness.
King Albis
Uungh...
My head...
My head...
King Albis
Malas...? What...
What...was that?
What...was that?
Malas
Nothing you need to worry about,
my royal puppet.
my royal puppet.
King Albis
P-puppet...!?
King Albis
Nngh...nnh...
Malas
There.
Listen well, King of Albis.
Listen well, King of Albis.
Malas
You will enforce heavier burdens on the
citizens. Make this world a nightmare.
citizens. Make this world a nightmare.
King Albis
Yes...we should...do that.
Let's...do that...
Let's...do that...
Malas
Haha. What sort of puppet tries to think
for itself? How foolish.
for itself? How foolish.
Malas
Now, my plan continues to ripen...
Malas
Until the whole world begins to rot from
the inside out.
the inside out.
Princess of Thieves
Finn
It's getting dark. And something feels
different about the woods tonight.
different about the woods tonight.
Finn
(This is the west forest Elin mentioned,
and I'm pretty deep in...)
and I'm pretty deep in...)
Wild Monster
Grrrrrr...
Finn
A monster!? Damn, it's too dark to see.
Where is it!?
Where is it!?
Wild Monster
Grrrruuuu!
Finn
Gah!
Damn it, my leg...!
Damn it, my leg...!
Monsters
Gggrgrrrr!
Grrrr... Awoooo!
Grrrr... Awoooo!
Finn
More have been drawn by the scent of
blood. This could be bad...
blood. This could be bad...
—Fwip!
Wild Monster
Gruuu...!
Finn
(Was that an arrow!?)
—Fwip! Fwip!
Monsters
Gyaaagh...!
Grrrg...!
Grrrg...!
Finn
...
Finn
(It's gotten quiet. I guess all the
monsters are dead.)
monsters are dead.)
???
You okay there, friend? That's a nasty
bite on your leg.
bite on your leg.
Finn
Was that you shooting?
Robin Hood
Yup! One arrow, one kill! They call me
Robin Hood. Maybe you've heard of me!
Robin Hood. Maybe you've heard of me!
Finn
Sorry, I'm new in these parts. I'm not
very familiar with things.
very familiar with things.
Robin Hood
I guess not, otherwise you wouldn't be
out here at this hour.
out here at this hour.
Finn
You saved my life.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Robin Hood
Aw, no need to thank me!
It's not like I did it out of mercy.
It's not like I did it out of mercy.
Finn
Huh?
Robin Hood
I mean, I just saved your life! That has
to be worth something to you, right?
to be worth something to you, right?
Finn
You mean, you want a fee?
Robin Hood
If you'd be so kind. ♪
Finn
I'd love to pay you, but I don't have any
money on hand right now...
money on hand right now...
Robin Hood
Really? Well, I guess that can't be helped.
The first time's free, then!
The first time's free, then!
Finn
Sorry. I'll be happy to pay next time.
Robin Hood
A fine mindset! Ah, but I get a lot of
jobs, so I'm usually pretty busy.
jobs, so I'm usually pretty busy.
Robin Hood
A rush rescue job will cost you extra!
Just keep that in mind.
Just keep that in mind.
Finn
A lot of jobs, huh? With your skills,
I'm not surprised.
I'm not surprised.
Robin Hood
But of course! ♪
Finn
If Marshal Ludmilla was here, she'd
want you for the Knights for sure...
want you for the Knights for sure...
Robin Hood
Knights?
Finn
Ah, just talking to myself.
Don't mind me.
Don't mind me.
Robin Hood
If you say so.
So, where are you headed now?
So, where are you headed now?
Finn
There's a house in the woods I was
staying at. I was on my way back there.
staying at. I was on my way back there.
Robin Hood
A house in these woods?
That place, huh...
That place, huh...
Robin Hood
Well, you won't be walking on that leg.
Here, I'll lend you a shoulder.
Here, I'll lend you a shoulder.
Finn
Are you sure?
Robin Hood
If you're a friend of that family, then
you're a friend of mine, too.
you're a friend of mine, too.
Finn
I see. Thanks again.
Robin Hood
No problem! ♪
Snow White
Hello? Who is it...?
—Ah, Sir Knight! You're injured!
—Ah, Sir Knight! You're injured!
Finn
Hey, Snow. Can I impose on you again?
Snow White
Don't be silly! Sit, sit!
Oh, you're bleeding!
Oh, you're bleeding!
Elin
Quit dithering around, Snow.
Let me see it!
Let me see it!
Finn
Healing magic?
Elin
Consider it a favor. One I expect to have
paid back, understand?
paid back, understand?
Finn
Thanks, Elin. You saved me.
Elin
You're not fully healed yet. You'll need
bed rest.
bed rest.
Finn
Oh...
Shanna
Finn got hurt!? Damn you, minions of
evil! Their dark tendrils are everywhere!
evil! Their dark tendrils are everywhere!
Finn
Huh? No, it was just a regular monster.
Snow White
A monster?
And you're okay?
And you're okay?
Finn
It was a close one, but I was rescued
at the last minute.
at the last minute.
Shanna
Even heroes need a rescue sometimes!
Where's your brave savior now?
Where's your brave savior now?
Finn
Um...she's right there behind you.
Shanna
Huh?
Robin Hood
Shannaaaaaaaaaa!!
Shanna
Gyaaaaaaaaaaah!!
Robin Hood
Aww, you're so cuuuute with all your
weird words and your screaming!
weird words and your screaming!
Shanna
Y-you! Why are you here!?
Get off! Get off meee!
Get off! Get off meee!
Robin Hood
Aww, don't be shy! ♪
Let's hug it out, bestie! ♪
Let's hug it out, bestie! ♪
Shanna
You're not my bestie! You're just a weirdo
who interrupts my hunting!
who interrupts my hunting!
Robin Hood
Yeah, but only because it's really cute how
you chase me if I steal your prey!
you chase me if I steal your prey!
Shanna
Y-y-yooooou...
You pervert!!
You pervert!!
Snow White
She's the one who saved you, then?
Finn
Yeah, I was surrounded by monsters,
but she took them all down.
but she took them all down.
Snow White
She's one of Shanna's friends, you see.
Not that Shanna would admit it.
Not that Shanna would admit it.
Robin Hood
Ah, it's about time I head home.
Shanna
Yeah! Go home!
And never come back!
And never come back!
Robin Hood
I'll be back to visit soon! Rest that leg
up, friend! Byebye! ♪
up, friend! Byebye! ♪
Shanna
Back to visit, she said!? Next time, I
swear I'm gonna punch her!
swear I'm gonna punch her!
Elin
No fighting in the house. If you break a
dish or something, I'll break you.
dish or something, I'll break you.
Finn
...Elin, I'm sorry to impose, but
could I stay here another night?
could I stay here another night?
Elin
That leg's gonna take more than a night
to heal up. Make yourself at home.
to heal up. Make yourself at home.
Finn
Are you sure? I really don't want to
be a burden.
be a burden.
Elin
Then hurry up and heal. You two, help
me put some bedding in the shed.
me put some bedding in the shed.
Snow White
For Sir Knight?
You really are kind, Mother!
You really are kind, Mother!
Elin
Just so he heals up and gets out of our
hair faster!
hair faster!
Finn
Thank you all so much. Please let me
know if there's anything I can do.
know if there's anything I can do.
Snow White
Haha, so you'll be staying, then.
I'm so excited!
I'm so excited!
An Apple
Snow White
Now, what should I make for breakfast...
Hm? It's already done?
Hm? It's already done?
Finn
Ah, hey, Snow.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Snow White
Good morning...wait, did you make
all this!?
all this!?
Finn
You're letting me stay here, after all.
The least I can do is help out.
The least I can do is help out.
Snow White
But what about your leg? You really
shouldn't strain yourself...
shouldn't strain yourself...
Finn
No worries. Heck, if I don't move it
around I feel like it'll cramp up.
around I feel like it'll cramp up.
Snow White
I see...let me know if it starts hurting,
won't you?
won't you?
Finn
Don't worry, I will.
Snow White
Um, then...here, let me help you.
Finn
Okay. Let's get the plates set out.
Elin
Well, look who's up and at 'em already.
Shanna
Yaawn...we've traversed the void once
more to find ourselves in morning again.
more to find ourselves in morning again.
Snow White
Good morning, Shanna, Mother.
Snow White
Sir Knight made today's breakfast for us.
Elin
You don't say? Let's have a taste...
Mm. Not half bad.
Mm. Not half bad.
Shanna
Nom nom. Snow's cooking is a hundred
times better, though.
times better, though.
Snow White
Manners, you two! Go wash up and sit
down before you eat!
down before you eat!
Elin
Mm, that was good. Looking forward to
dinner already.
dinner already.
Shanna
I know! When I get home tonight, let's
play M&Q!
play M&Q!
Finn
Sure, once you get back.
Shanna
Okay, then I'll go as fast as lightning!
Shanna, awaaaay!
Shanna, awaaaay!
Elin
Hey! Make sure you actually hunt
properly today!
properly today!
Elin
I swear, that girl...
Alright, look after the house, Snow.
Alright, look after the house, Snow.
Snow White
Of course. It should be easier with
Sir Knight with me.
Sir Knight with me.
Elin
That so?
I'll be back before dark.
I'll be back before dark.
Snow White
Okay. Take care out there.
Finn
Okay, let's do some chores. You just sit
back and tell me what needs doing!
back and tell me what needs doing!
Snow White
Oh, no, I couldn't!
You're a guest, and still injured...
You're a guest, and still injured...
Finn
Haha, I'm just kidding!
You're too kind, Snow.
You're too kind, Snow.
Snow White
Hmph, and you're a bit of a bully.
...Haha. We'll take it slow, then.
...Haha. We'll take it slow, then.
(And so, working together, we took care
of the dishes and laundry in a flash.)
of the dishes and laundry in a flash.)
Finn
Okay, I think that's most of everything.
That went by faster than I expected.
That went by faster than I expected.
Snow White
......
Finn
Snow? You okay?
You don't look good.
You don't look good.
Snow White
I-I...unh...
Finn
Hey, whoa!
Finn
...You're okay. I got you.
Snow White
T-thank you, Sir Knight.
I just felt so faint all of a sudden...
I just felt so faint all of a sudden...
Snow White
I-I'm okay now.
Finn
You don't look okay. Maybe you ought to
lie down for a bit.
lie down for a bit.
Snow White
But...
Finn
I'll handle the rest of the cleanup, okay?
You clearly need to rest up.
You clearly need to rest up.
Snow White
...Okay, then.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Finn
Just leave everything to me.
Snow White
Mm...hmm? Oh, look at the time...
I slept for quite a while.
I slept for quite a while.
Snow White
Ah... Sir Knight.
I made him do everything...
I made him do everything...
Finn
Ah, Snow, you're up.
How are you feeling?
How are you feeling?
Snow White
Much better now, thank you.
Finn
Here, have some of this.
Snow White
Soup?
Finn
You should eat something, if you feel
up to it.
up to it.
Snow White
It smells delicious...
May I?
May I?
Finn
Go right ahead.
Snow White
Then...
Snow White
Mm...it's delicious.
Finn
Glad you like it! I made it a bit light.
Heavy stuff's not good when you're sick.
Heavy stuff's not good when you're sick.
Snow White
It's just right.
It really is delicious...
It really is delicious...
Snow White
You're a good cook, Sir Knight. And you
were a big help with the housework, too.
were a big help with the housework, too.
Finn
It was just me and Mom at home, after all.
I took care of all the housework.
I took care of all the housework.
Snow White
I see...
Finn
Anyway, how are you feeling? Do you
get dizzy spells like that a lot?
get dizzy spells like that a lot?
Snow White
Ah, yes. I've always been frail, but it's
gotten worse as of late.
gotten worse as of late.
Finn
Gotten worse...
You're not in pain, are you?
You're not in pain, are you?
Snow White
...Being a burden on my family is a
worse pain.
worse pain.
Finn
Have you gone to see a doctor? There
must be one in town, right?
must be one in town, right?
Snow White
I can't go into town...
Finn
Huh?
Snow White
If the new queen found me, she would
have me killed, I'm sure of it.
have me killed, I'm sure of it.
Finn
Killed!?
W-why?
W-why?
Snow White
Because...I'm the daughter of the
previous queen.
previous queen.
Finn
You're...
You're a princess!?
You're a princess!?
Snow White
Technically, I was a princess...
I was thrown away, into the forest.
I was thrown away, into the forest.
Finn
Wait, sorry, can you start from the
beginning? So, there's a new queen...
beginning? So, there's a new queen...
Snow White
The current queen is my stepmother.
Snow White
My real mother was a great mage. She
was gentle, kind, and well-loved by all...
was gentle, kind, and well-loved by all...
Snow White
But one day, she was struck down by a
mysterious illness, and...
mysterious illness, and...
Snow White
Around that time, a strange woman
appeared at my father's side.
appeared at my father's side.
Snow White
...The new Queen of Albis,
Malas.
Malas.
Finn
Queen Malas...the folks in town seem
to really hate her.
to really hate her.
Snow White
So I'm told...
Snow White
Soon after she was crowned, I was
confined to my room in the palace.
confined to my room in the palace.
Snow White
I can only assume she hated me more
because I look so much like my mother.
because I look so much like my mother.
Finn
But even so, locking up your step-
daughter? That's not right.
daughter? That's not right.
Snow White
That's just how she is. She's terribly
cold...and frightening.
cold...and frightening.
Snow White
When I was seven, one of her pawns
brought me out to the forest...
brought me out to the forest...
Snow White
And he left me there. He must have
known he was leaving me to die...
known he was leaving me to die...
Snow White
Before long, I was too cold to move.
It all seemed hopeless.
It all seemed hopeless.
Snow White
If Elin hadn't found me then, I'm sure...
I'm sure I wouldn't be here today.
I'm sure I wouldn't be here today.
Finn
So Elin's your adoptive mother...
Finn
She does seem young to have a
daughter your age.
daughter your age.
Snow White
Haha, I'm sure she would be happy to
hear that.
hear that.
Finn
Did she adopt Shanna, too?
Snow White
Ah, yes. She was orphaned, and the
two of us found her on the road one day.
two of us found her on the road one day.
Finn
And now you're a family of three.
Snow White
That's right. But if the Queen knew I
was alive, she would surely have me killed.
was alive, she would surely have me killed.
Snow White
So, to protect my family...I won't set foot
in town, no matter what.
in town, no matter what.
Finn
It's a complicated situation...do you
miss your dad, the King?
miss your dad, the King?
Snow White
I do, a little...but this is my home now.
Mother and Shanna are my family.
Mother and Shanna are my family.
Snow White
I want to treasure them. I may be sickly
and useless, but—
and useless, but—
Finn
Hey, don't think like that. Elin and
Shanna both love you to pieces, I can tell.
Shanna both love you to pieces, I can tell.
Snow White
Sir Knight...
Thank you. I feel better now.
Thank you. I feel better now.
Finn
I'm always happy to lend an ear. So—
Hm? What was...?
Hm? What was...?
Snow White
What is it?
Finn
Nothing, I just thought I saw something
out the window...ah! That hooded man!
out the window...ah! That hooded man!
Snow White
A hooded man...?
Finn
Yeah, it had to be him. I recognize that
scar on his face.
scar on his face.
Snow White
Y-you're sure? Someone you met in town
is here, now!?
is here, now!?
Finn
Snow!? You're shaking.
Snow White
I-I'm sorry...forgive me.
I'm okay.
I'm okay.
Finn
Do you know that man?
Snow White
......Yes.
I met him only once.
I met him only once.
Finn
Can you tell me about it?
Only if you feel like you're able to.
Only if you feel like you're able to.
Snow White
...I-it was while I was home alone...
Snow White
I was cleaning, when there was a knock
on the door. I thought it was Mother...
on the door. I thought it was Mother...
Snow White
But it was a hooded man.
He gave me an apple.
He gave me an apple.
Finn
...An apple?
Snow White
Yes, a dark apple. I couldn't
help but take a bite...
help but take a bite...
Snow White
And just like that, my body seized up,
and everything went dark.
and everything went dark.
Snow White
I don't know what might have happened
if Mother didn't heal me...
if Mother didn't heal me...
Finn
(A dark apple...it was probably another
lump of evil mana, like Alice said.)
lump of evil mana, like Alice said.)
Snow White
I was bedridden for half a month. Mother
and Shanna had to look after me...
and Shanna had to look after me...
Snow White
...I haven't been able to use magic since
I ate that apple, either.
I ate that apple, either.
Finn
It stopped you from using magic!?
Finn
(I don't know what he's after, but it
sounds like this man is up to no good.)
sounds like this man is up to no good.)
Finn
Have you noticed any other bad effects
since?
since?
Snow White
I've always been weak, but I feel like it
got worse after eating that apple.
got worse after eating that apple.
Snow White
Oh, Sir Knight...I don't care about
myself, but if he hurts my family...
myself, but if he hurts my family...
Finn
Don't worry. Elin and Shanna are
tough. They can handle themselves.
tough. They can handle themselves.
Finn
And I won't let him hurt any of you.
I promise!
I promise!
Finn
So cheer up, okay? You have to welcome
them home with a smile.
them home with a smile.
Snow White
Sir Knight...
Snow White
You're right. I can't make them worry.
Finn
That's the spirit. Good girl.
Snow White
Ah...!
Did you just pat my head...?
Did you just pat my head...?
Finn
Oh, sorry!
It just kind of happened...
It just kind of happened...
Snow White
N-no, it's fine. Really. Actually, um...
Would you mind...doing it again?
Would you mind...doing it again?
Finn
Huh? Um... Sure.
Snow White
...Ehehe.
Snow White
It's embarrassing, but...
Somehow, this is really nice.
Somehow, this is really nice.
Finn
I just hope Elin doesn't see this.
Snow White
Haha.
Elin
I'm back! Got a big haul today!
...Huh? No one's here?
...Huh? No one's here?
Snow White
Ah, it's Mother! I need to welcome her
home.
home.
Finn
Are you feeling alright?
Snow White
Much better now, thanks to you.
Snow White
Um, please don't tell her that I collapsed.
I don't want to worry them.
I don't want to worry them.
Finn
If you're sure, then okay, I won't.
Snow White
Thank you, Sir Knight.
Now, let's hurry!
Now, let's hurry!
Snow White
W-welcome home, Mother!
Elin
Ah, you were in there?
...Not up to any funny business, right?
...Not up to any funny business, right?
Snow White
N-no, not at all!
Right, Sir Knight?
Right, Sir Knight?
Finn
Nope, we weren't doing anything.
Elin
Really? Something's fishy here.
Snow White
Really! You're so suspicious sometimes.
Snow White
Ah, right! Wasn't Shanna with you?
Elin
Huh? Aah! Damn it, she wandered off
again. I'll go fetch her.
again. I'll go fetch her.
Snow White
Phew...I think we're safe.
Shanna
Curse you, foul witch. I was this close to
catching the Ultra Deer God for dinner.
catching the Ultra Deer God for dinner.
Elin
We'll settle for a regular deer.
Go wash up.
Go wash up.
Snow White
Now that everyone's home,
let's start dinner!
let's start dinner!
A Warm Night
Shanna
I used too much of my soul power today...
Shanna
I must reclaim my strength quickly. Ah!
A fine offering you have prepared for me!
A fine offering you have prepared for me!
Elin
Sit down and eat like a normal person,
or I'll give you more radishes.
or I'll give you more radishes.
Shanna
W-wait, wait! I'm sitting!
Elin
Right, let's dig in. We went pretty far out
today, so we're both pretty hungry.
today, so we're both pretty hungry.
Shanna
Nom, nom. Yeah!
We—
We—
Snow White
No talking with your mouth full, Shanna.
Swallow first.
Swallow first.
Shanna
Gulp.
Sorry!
Sorry!
Snow White
You must really be hungry.
Snow White
It's a good thing I have dessert made,
too.
too.
Shanna
Really!? Then I'd better eat faster! I'll
move faster than the gods themselves!
move faster than the gods themselves!
Snow White
B-be careful!
Don't choke yourself!
Don't choke yourself!
Shanna
I'm fine! Rea— !?
Cough, cough!
Cough, cough!
Snow White
Shanna!? Are you okay!?
Elin
Haha. I never get tired of watching
these two...
these two...
Finn
You really treasure them, huh?
Elin
Of course. They're my daughters.
How's your leg doing?
How's your leg doing?
Finn
Much better, thanks to you.
I should be fully healed soon.
I should be fully healed soon.
Elin
Good to hear. Then how about you go
hunting with Shanna tomorrow?
hunting with Shanna tomorrow?
Elin
Consider it physical therapy.
Finn
(Physical therapy, huh...)
Finn
(I want to find that hooded man, but
I should focus on healing up first.)
I should focus on healing up first.)
Finn
Okay. Sounds like a plan.
Shanna
Welcome to the Red Riding Hunters, Finn!
Good to have you joining the party!
Good to have you joining the party!
Finn
Thanks for having me.
Snow White
Okay, Shanna! Here it is...
Strawberry shortcake!
Strawberry shortcake!
Shanna
Wooow! Cake!
Nom nom... Mmm, it's so sweet!
Nom nom... Mmm, it's so sweet!
Finn
Haha, you're pretty cute, Shanna.
Shanna
I-I am not! It's just that I, uh, I need
to replenish my magic stores, that's all!
to replenish my magic stores, that's all!
Shanna
And sweets are just the best way to do
that! Yeah!
that! Yeah!
Finn
Nope, you're just adorable.
Snow White
Haha. Shanna, you're blushing.
Shanna
Awww! I'm a Dragon Slayer, you know!
I'm not adorable at aaaall!
I'm not adorable at aaaall!
And so the night deepened...
Finn
(I'm getting used to sleeping out here,
but my thoughts are racing tonight.)
but my thoughts are racing tonight.)
Finn
(That man in the hood, and the apple
he gave Snow...)
he gave Snow...)
Finn
(Did he mean to kill her? But why?)
Finn
Hm...maybe I'll learn more if I head
back to town.
back to town.
Finn
Who is it?
Snow White
It's just me.
Can I come in?
Can I come in?
Finn
Snow? Sure.
Snow White
I'm sorry to bother you so late.
Were you sleeping?
Were you sleeping?
Finn
No, just thinking.
Snow White
I see...then, could I tell you something?
Finn
If you stay too late, Elin will get mad
at you, you know.
at you, you know.
Snow White
The others are already asleep...and it's
nothing too big, anyway.
nothing too big, anyway.
Finn
Okay. Then sure, I'll lend an ear.
Snow White
Thank you. You see...
I've been having nightmares lately.
I've been having nightmares lately.
Finn
Nightmares?
Snow White
Yes. Always the same one, of the
kingdom falling to ruin...
kingdom falling to ruin...
Snow White
The castle and the town in flames, with
shadows attacking people left and right.
shadows attacking people left and right.
Finn
(That sounds scary. And surprisingly
concrete, for a dream...)
concrete, for a dream...)
Snow White
And...in the dream, I'm...laughing.
Snow White
Just...laughing, while everyone around
me suffers and dies...
me suffers and dies...
Snow White
I don't feel like myself. And even after I
wake up, that sickening feeling lingers.
wake up, that sickening feeling lingers.
Snow White
I'm sorry. You're the only one I can
talk to about this...
talk to about this...
Finn
(She doesn't feel like herself...it must
have something to do with that evil mana.)
have something to do with that evil mana.)
Finn
I bet you're just tired.
It's nothing to worry about, really.
It's nothing to worry about, really.
Snow White
Are you sure...?
Finn
Yeah. Just keep a positive attitude,
and the nightmares will stop soon.
and the nightmares will stop soon.
Snow White
A positive attitude...
You're right!
You're right!
Snow White
Thank you so much, Sir Knight.
You're so helpful.
You're so helpful.
Finn
Always glad to help.
Snow White
In that case...I'd like to hear a story
about your adventures!
about your adventures!
Finn
An adventure story, huh?
Alright, I've got a good one for you.
Alright, I've got a good one for you.
Snow White
Hooray!
Snow White
Um, may I sit next to you? I'd like to...
to hear you better.
to hear you better.
Finn
Sure, I don't mind.
Snow White
Then...
There.
There.
Finn
(Whoa, she really came in close. Our
shoulders are practically touching.)
shoulders are practically touching.)
Snow White
Sir Knight?
What's the matter?
What's the matter?
Finn
Oh, uh, nothing!
Let's see here...
Let's see here...
Finn
First off, I'll tell you about the Crimson
Crest and the Pandemonium...
Crest and the Pandemonium...
Finn
(I told Snow about our greatest
adventures, until her eyes sparkled...)
adventures, until her eyes sparkled...)
Her Real Name
Shanna
Finn, it's coming to you! Bathe it in the
punitive flames of Hell!
punitive flames of Hell!
Finn
Got it!
Haaaa!
Haaaa!
Shanna
Wow, we're done already. I'm impressed
you can keep up with me, Crestbearer!
you can keep up with me, Crestbearer!
Finn
Your words fill me with pride,
Lady Dragon Slayer.
Lady Dragon Slayer.
Shanna
Indeed! Keep working on it!
Finn
(It's been a few days of hunting now. My
leg's all healed up by now, too.)
leg's all healed up by now, too.)
Finn
Oh, Shanna, I wanted to ask.
Finn
Do you know any ways to get into
Albis Town?
Albis Town?
Shanna
Huh? Maybe you could sneak in through
the slums...
the slums...
Shanna
Wait, are you infiltrating to root out the
servants of evil!?
servants of evil!?
Finn
S-something like that, I guess.
Shanna
That's! So! Cool!!
Finn
It's not that big a deal, really. Oh, and
do you know anyone familiar with the town?
do you know anyone familiar with the town?
Shanna
Um...well, there is one person.
It's just...
It's just...
Finn
Please, I need to know.
It's important.
It's important.
Shanna
...You already know her. Robin Hood.
She lives in the slums.
She lives in the slums.
Finn
Oh right, her. She said she gets lots of
work requests, after all.
work requests, after all.
Shanna
So you're going to go see her?
Are you really infiltrating?
Are you really infiltrating?
Finn
(Shanna's got sharp instincts. It could be
dangerous, so I should shake her off.)
dangerous, so I should shake her off.)
Finn
No, I'm not, I'm just curious to know
more about the town.
more about the town.
Finn
You go on home. I'll be back soon;
we have to finish last night's M&Q.
we have to finish last night's M&Q.
Shanna
Hmm, okay. Don't betray the contract!
Finn
I swear I won't. Okay, I'll head into town.
I'll be back before dinner!
I'll be back before dinner!
Shanna
Okay. Be careful.
Shanna
......
Finn
(According to Shanna, this should be the
slums. Now to find Robin Hood.)
slums. Now to find Robin Hood.)
Finn
Excuse me. Do you know a girl named
Robin Hood? Does she live around here?
Robin Hood? Does she live around here?
Elder
Robin Hood?
Finn
She's a skilled archer and bounty
hunter, I'm told.
hunter, I'm told.
Elder
Ah! You mean Luna! Right, right, she's
calling herself Robin so-and-so now.
calling herself Robin so-and-so now.
Finn
Luna?
Elder
There's not a one in these slums who
doesn't owe her their life!
doesn't owe her their life!
Elder
She's such a good girl, bringing in
money for all of us.
money for all of us.
Finn
(Aah, so that's why she was so picky
about rescue fees...)
about rescue fees...)
Finn
Do you know where she lives? She saved
my life and I'd like to thank her for it.
my life and I'd like to thank her for it.
Elder
You're a friend of hers? Why didn't you
say so! Right this way, boy.
say so! Right this way, boy.
Finn
Thank you, sir.
Elder
That's Luna's house, at the turn there.
If you're lucky, she'll be in.
If you're lucky, she'll be in.
Finn
Thank you so much, sir.
You've been so helpful.
You've been so helpful.
Elder
Ah, think nothing of it.
Take care, young'un.
Take care, young'un.
Finn
Okay...this is the place.
Finn
Ah, she's here.
Hey there!
Hey there!
Robin Hood
Aha, we meet again, friend!
What brings you here?
What brings you here?
Robin Hood
A work request? I hope you've brought
your wallet today!
your wallet today!
Finn
Uh, no, it's not that.
I just was hoping to ask you something.
I just was hoping to ask you something.
Robin Hood
Ask me what?
Finn
I'm looking for someone, a man with a
scarred face wearing a black hood.
scarred face wearing a black hood.
Robin Hood
Aah, I think I know the one.
Finn
You do!? That's great!
Do you know where he might be?
Do you know where he might be?
Robin Hood
I do...but first, let's see some coin,
okay?
okay?
Finn
Right, um...I'll owe you! And I promise
I'll pay it back when I can!
I'll pay it back when I can!
Robin Hood
Hmmm...I don't really do IOUs.
Finn
You don't...?
Robin Hood
Aw, just kidding! I can't just abandon
someone who really needs my help.
someone who really needs my help.
Robin Hood
The first one's free; that's how they
getcha. So I'll tell you.
getcha. So I'll tell you.
Finn
Thanks so much!
You're the only one I can turn to.
You're the only one I can turn to.
Robin Hood
Haha. Then you've come to the right
place.
place.
Robin Hood
Right, the hooded man. He's one of
Queen Malas's personal mage guard.
Queen Malas's personal mage guard.
Robin Hood
I don't know his name, but he's famous
for the bloody work he does.
for the bloody work he does.
Robin Hood
In other words, he's far too dangerous
for me to go digging around into!
for me to go digging around into!
Finn
The Queen's personal guard...
Finn
(It feels like things are starting to come
together here.)
together here.)
Robin Hood
I've got to ask, friend. What business do
you have with someone like that?
you have with someone like that?
Finn
Oh, um...
Robin Hood
Hehe. Information flows both ways～
Finn
I guess it's not fair for me to be the only
one asking questions...
one asking questions...
Finn
I think he's behind why Snow is so
weak and sickly.
weak and sickly.
Robin Hood
...You mean Shanna's big sister!?
Robin Hood
So basically, you're looking into this
for her sake?
for her sake?
Finn
Yeah. Do you believe me?
Robin Hood
I pride myself on being a good judge of
character, and you're a good egg.
character, and you're a good egg.
Robin Hood
Consider yourself lucky, friend! Robin
Hood, Princess of Thieves, will help you!
Hood, Princess of Thieves, will help you!
Finn
That's great! I couldn't ask for a
better ally.
better ally.
Robin Hood
Now, let's go pay him a visit. I think I
know where he might be.
know where he might be.
Finn
You keep track of where he is, even
though he's so dangerous?
though he's so dangerous?
Robin Hood
To make sure no townsfolk go near him,
mostly.
mostly.
Robin Hood
I was born and raised here. Had to leave
for a while, but...it's my home.
for a while, but...it's my home.
Robin Hood
These people are like my family. I don't
want any of them to get hurt.
want any of them to get hurt.
Finn
So you do it to protect your family...
That's really admirable.
That's really admirable.
Robin Hood
Hehe. Compliments won't get you any
discounts! Let's get going.
discounts! Let's get going.
Finn
Yeah!
Robin Hood
...Hm?
Finn
What is it?
Robin Hood
I guess it's nothing...come on, it'll get
dark soon. We should hurry!
dark soon. We should hurry!
Finn
(We're pretty deep in the slums.
It's like a maze in here.)
It's like a maze in here.)
Finn
(Without Robin Hood's help, I'd be
totally lost. Oh, right...)
totally lost. Oh, right...)
Finn
The older gentleman who pointed me to
your house called you "Luna".
your house called you "Luna".
Robin Hood
Ah, yup. I got into some trouble when I
was younger, so I'm kind of hiding out.
was younger, so I'm kind of hiding out.
Finn
So you started calling yourself Robin
Hood as a disguise...
Hood as a disguise...
Robin Hood
Robin Hood's a famous thief who steals
from the rich to help the poor, after all.
from the rich to help the poor, after all.
Finn
Just the same as what you do.
Robin Hood
I don't actually steal anything, though.
—Ah, hold up, we're almost there.
—Ah, hold up, we're almost there.
Robin Hood
We're close to the castle here. Rumor
has it he lives in a ruined building nearby.
has it he lives in a ruined building nearby.
Finn
A ruin... I hope he doesn't have any
friends in there.
friends in there.
Robin Hood
Wait, are you planning to go in there
all on your own?
all on your own?
Finn
Yeah, I'm fine on my own from here.
Robin Hood
...I've come this far. Might as well
come with you.
come with you.
Finn
I can't pay a bodyguard fee, you know.
Robin Hood
I did consider that...but we'll call this
one a freebie, just for you.
one a freebie, just for you.
Robin Hood
I'd jump into the fires of Hell to help
that family, after all.
that family, after all.
Finn
You really care for them, huh?
Robin Hood
Hehe. I wonder if Shanna would like me
more if she knew about that?
more if she knew about that?
Finn
Haha, maybe so.
Shanna
Absolutely...
Nooooooot!!
Nooooooot!!
Robin Hood
Shanna!
Finn
Shanna!?
What are you doing here?
What are you doing here?
Robin Hood
Wait, have you been following us?
Shanna
Heh heh. How could I not come along
on an infiltration mission!?
on an infiltration mission!?
Finn
(Did she really come all this way just
because of that?)
because of that?)
Finn
We're not playing here, Shanna. You
should really go on home.
should really go on home.
Shanna
No, I can't! I shan't! The dark dragon
within me stirs to wakefulness, rearing—
within me stirs to wakefulness, rearing—
Finn
No, this is actually dangerous! Please,
Shanna, I'm serious here.
Shanna, I'm serious here.
Shanna
...I heard everything you said.
Finn
Huh?
Shanna
I heard what you said, and I want to help
save Snow, too! Let me fight with you!
save Snow, too! Let me fight with you!
Finn
...You really mean that?
Shanna
I really, really mean it.
Finn
Right. Of course you'd want to help out
your family.
your family.
Finn
Alright. Come on, you two.
Let's go save Snow!
Let's go save Snow!
Shanna
Haha! Thanks, Finn!
Shanna
Fuhahaha! The Dragon Slayer comes for
you, fiends! Prepare yourselves!
you, fiends! Prepare yourselves!
Robin Hood
...Leave Shanna to me, friend. I won't
let a hair on her head come to harm.
let a hair on her head come to harm.
Finn
Don't you take any risks either, Robin.
If you have to, leave me and get out.
If you have to, leave me and get out.
Luna
You can call me Luna. All my close
friends do.
friends do.
Finn
Luna it is, then.
Okay... Let's go!
Okay... Let's go!
Luna
I'm with you!
Shanna
Forward, march!
Lurking Shadow
Luna
...It's cold in here.
It almost feels like...you know...
It almost feels like...you know...
Shanna
L-like what? What do you mean?
Luna
You know, like we might not be alone...
Shanna
Y-you mean...
You mean, g-g-gho—
You mean, g-g-gho—
Luna
Oh, there's one right behind you.
Shanna
Eep...d-don't joke around. We're on
an important mission.
an important mission.
Luna
And you're too tense. Relax, or you'll
freeze up when the time comes.
freeze up when the time comes.
Shanna
Maybe so, but...
Finn
Hold up.
I have a bad feeling...
I have a bad feeling...
Finn
(I've felt this tense atmosphere before.
This is an ambush!)
This is an ambush!)
Finn
—Get down!
Finn
...Are you two okay?
Luna
I'm okay. Shanna!?
Shanna
N-not even enough to scratch me!
Hooded Man
So you dodged my black magic.
Finn
—It's you!
Finn
Why did you give Snow that black apple!?
Spit it out!
Spit it out!
Hooded Man
Everything we do, we do for my master's
sake...me, and you, as well.
sake...me, and you, as well.
Hooded Man
But the only thing a thorn like you can
do...is to disappear.
do...is to disappear.
Finn
Master!?
Shanna
So you're the one who hurt Snow! I'll
cleave you in two with Van Helsing!
cleave you in two with Van Helsing!
Shanna
Haaaaa!
Finn
Shanna, wait!
Hooded Man
Pitiful child.
Shanna
A-a real...
A real...wolfman...!
A real...wolfman...!
Wolfman
Pitiful child, to stand against me. I will
tear your throat out with these claws.
tear your throat out with these claws.
Luna
Shanna, look out!
Luna
Aah...!
Shanna
...!
Luna!
Luna!
Wolfman
You covered for your friend? Brave...
But futile. Now, die!
But futile. Now, die!
Luna
R-run, Shanna!
???
Run... Shanna...
Shanna
Mama...
M-Mama, I...
M-Mama, I...
Finn
Shanna, come on!
Shanna
W-we have to run...all of us, we have to
run, o-or we'll be killed! No, no, noooo!
run, o-or we'll be killed! No, no, noooo!
Wolfman
What is this power!?
Wolfman
What!? She broke my barrier!? You
impertinent little girl! I'll eat you alive!
impertinent little girl! I'll eat you alive!
Wolfman
Grrraaaaargh!
Finn
Haaaaa!
Wolfman
No...no! This...is...impossibleee...!
Hooded Man
M-Master...
I've...failed, you...
I've...failed, you...
Finn
He...disappeared?
Finn
(We didn't get anything out of him...
But that's not important right now!)
But that's not important right now!)
Finn
Are you two okay!?
Luna
I'll be fine, but...
Shanna...
Shanna...
Finn
Shanna?
Shanna
Uuu...hic... Waaaah...!
Finn
There, there. It's okay. We're all okay.
Shanna
I-I was so scared...
Luna
I think it's past time we got out of here.
Finn
Yeah, good call.
Darkness Rises
Finn
This is...Rigland? When did I get back...?
Finn
Wait, something's not right.
Finn
—The city is burning!? No... Everything's
burning! As far as the eye can see!
burning! As far as the eye can see!
Finn
Where...where is everyone!?
Finn
Rizette! Theo! Marshal Ludmilla!
Answer me, please...!
Answer me, please...!
Finn
No...no, no, no.
This can't be happening.
This can't be happening.
Finn
No, no, please, no!
Rizette
...F-Finn...?
Finn
Rizette!
Thank goodness...!
Thank goodness...!
Rizette
Finn...you have to get out of here...!
Finn
No! I'm not leaving you here to die!
Rizette
You have to. Please...
Please, she's almost here...
Please, she's almost here...
Finn
Who is? I don't know what you mean!
Rizette
Run...before she catches you...
Malas...
Malas...
Finn
Rizette...?
Rizette...!!!
Rizette...!!!
Finn
Rizette!
Finn
...Huh? Wait, this is...
Was I dreaming?
Was I dreaming?
Snow White
Ah, you're awake! You've been tossing
and turning in your sleep.
and turning in your sleep.
Finn
Snow...have I been asleep this whole
time?
time?
Snow White
You don't remember? You brought Luna
and Shanna back, then collapsed.
and Shanna back, then collapsed.
Finn
Oh, right...
Right! How are they!?
Right! How are they!?
Shanna
Finn! You're awake!
Luna
Good to see you up again, friend!
Finn
I'm glad you're both okay.
It looks like it all worked out.
It looks like it all worked out.
Snow White
Don't be ridiculous! We've all been
worried sick about you!
worried sick about you!
Elin
She hasn't left your side since you got
back. You'd better thank her.
back. You'd better thank her.
Finn
Really? Thanks, Snow.
Snow White
Oh, it was nothing! I'm just glad to see
you're well again...
you're well again...
Elin
Oh, right, we figured out why you
collapsed, too. It's this thing.
collapsed, too. It's this thing.
Finn
That's...!
Snow White
A black apple!
Elin
This thing's got a hell of a curse on it.
Carrying it around was affecting you.
Carrying it around was affecting you.
Elin
And the curse is only getting stronger.
Finn
(Right, this world is full of mana. Maybe
more evil mana means a stronger curse.)
more evil mana means a stronger curse.)
Finn
(But if any more evil builds up here...
Who knows what would happen?)
Who knows what would happen?)
Finn
(Wait...the dream!)
Finn
(Rizette said "Malas" was coming.
Does she mean Queen Malas?)
Does she mean Queen Malas?)
Finn
(If so, then I can't stay here.)
Finn
...Everyone, please stay calm when I
say this. I know it's sudden...
say this. I know it's sudden...
Finn
But I'm leaving this place tomorrow.
Thank you all, for everything.
Thank you all, for everything.
Shanna
Really? But that's so sudden.
We're still not done with M&Q!
We're still not done with M&Q!
Snow White
She's right. You don't have to go.
Elin
Still, I can see you've thought it through.
I won't argue with you.
I won't argue with you.
Luna
Right. It's not forever, after all!
We'll meet again someday!
We'll meet again someday!
Shanna
Then...then we have to play M&Q until
we drop tonight! Promise!
we drop tonight! Promise!
Snow White
...Right. And I'll cook the finest meal
I've ever made!
I've ever made!
Finn
(I can't put these people in
harm's way anymore...)
harm's way anymore...)
Snow White
Here it is! My special cake!
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Finn
Nom...
Mm, this is...
Mm, this is...
Snow White
Do you not like it? I-I'm sorry!
Finn
No, it's delicious! This might be the
tastiest cake I've ever had!
tastiest cake I've ever had!
Snow White
...!
Hooray!
Hooray!
Finn
A peace sign?
Haha, that's cute!
Haha, that's cute!
Snow White
...Ah! I'm sorry, I just...I didn't mean...
D-did it look strange?
D-did it look strange?
Finn
Not at all. You're just usually so serious,
it was unexpected. But it is cute!
it was unexpected. But it is cute!
Snow White
T-thank you.
Haha, that makes me happy.
Haha, that makes me happy.
Elin
Haha. Looks like she's really warming
up to you.
up to you.
Finn
It's true, you did feel a little guarded
when we first met.
when we first met.
Snow White
Really? Maybe so.
Snow White
...And to think, now I wish we could
grow even closer...
grow even closer...
Snow White
...! W-what am I saying!? Um...
I-I'll go get you another slice of cake!
I-I'll go get you another slice of cake!
Finn
Oh, uh, thanks.
Luna
Yeah, this really is delicious! I wonder
how much you could sell it for...
how much you could sell it for...
Shanna
Hmph, you lucre-blinded fiend!
Your greed will catch up to you someday!
Your greed will catch up to you someday!
Luna
Oh, I know! We can add a Cuddle Shanna
ticket as a free bonus, too.
ticket as a free bonus, too.
Luna
Shannaaaa! ♪
Shanna
No! No tickets!
Get oooooff!
Get oooooff!
Finn
Haha...
I hope I can come back here someday.
I hope I can come back here someday.
Malas
What a dull existence this is.
I long to destroy this tepid little world.
I long to destroy this tepid little world.
Hooded Man
...Queen Malas...
Malas
Oh? And where have you been,
these past few days?
these past few days?
Hooded Man
F-forgive me. I was grievously wounded,
and only now am I able to move again.
and only now am I able to move again.
Malas
And? Do you have some reason for
appearing before me in such a state?
appearing before me in such a state?
Hooded Man
I beg you...Queen...restore me...
Hooded Man
I am your shadow, and I wish...
T-to serve you more...
T-to serve you more...
Malas
You bore me.
Hooded Man
—Uuuuurgh...
Hooded Man
M-my Queen...why...
Malas
Are you still hanging on? Tch.
Will you ever stop disappointing me?
Will you ever stop disappointing me?
Hooded Man
D-disappoint...?
Malas
You fail to execute my orders, and then
dare to slink back to me in shame?
dare to slink back to me in shame?
Malas
You useless, worthless piece of trash!
Hooded Man
M-my...
Quee......
Quee......
Malas
Hmph, finally gone. How tiresome.
Now, about that man...
Now, about that man...
Malas
The "Crimson Crestbearer", was it?
Malas
Perhaps I'll have to deal with him the
same way I dealt with the last queen...
same way I dealt with the last queen...
Malas
Who goes there?
King Albis
......
Malas
Ah, my lord.
Whyever are you hiding there?
Whyever are you hiding there?
King Albis
That man was one of your mage corps,
wasn't he? Why did you kill him?
wasn't he? Why did you kill him?
Malas
So you saw that. I had no further use for
him. Is that so wrong?
him. Is that so wrong?
King Albis
And my wife's illness...that was you, as
well!? Answer me, Malas!
well!? Answer me, Malas!
Malas
...!
So you heard that, as well.
So you heard that, as well.
King Albis
Is that your answer?
You...how dare you!
You...how dare you!
King Albis
You've been controlling me, making my
people suffer...my...my daughter...!
people suffer...my...my daughter...!
King Albis
What a fool I've been!
Malas
Now, now. Don't be so hard on yourself.
King Albis
Stay back, witch!
Malas
...Ha. I think you misunderstand the
situation you're in here.
situation you're in here.
King Albis
Are you going to puppet me again!?
Then...!
Then...!
Malas
What will you do with that pathetic
excuse for a sword?
excuse for a sword?
King Albis
I...I can't move!
Just one swing...just one!
Just one swing...just one!
Malas
I'm amazed you can still stand! Is this
the power of love? Haha, how sweet.
the power of love? Haha, how sweet.
Malas
...And so terribly dull.
King Albis
Ungh!
Malas
Take your precious love with you to
Hell.
Hell.
King Albis
D-damn you, witch...!
Malaaaaaas...!
Malaaaaaas...!
Malas
Haha. What a pitiful end.
Malas
Now then...I suppose it's time to begin.
The beginning of the end...for this world.
The beginning of the end...for this world.
Elin the Hunter
Finn
Alright, everyone's asleep.
I'll sneak out now.
I'll sneak out now.
Finn
Thank you all, for everything.
I'll never forget the days I spent here.
I'll never forget the days I spent here.
Elin
Hold it.
Finn
Elin! I was so careful not to wake
anyone up...
anyone up...
Elin
You'll have to try a lot harder than that
to pull one over on me.
to pull one over on me.
Elin
You're going to kill the Queen, right?
Finn
You knew!?
Elin
Well, yeah. Call it a gut feeling. That's
the look of someone going to his death.
the look of someone going to his death.
Finn
...Who are you really, Elin?
Elin
A hunter, mother to two beautiful girls...
...And, underneath that, an assassin.
...And, underneath that, an assassin.
Finn
An assassin!?
Elin
Yeah. There's an orphanage in town that
trains kids into killers. I'm one of 'em.
trains kids into killers. I'm one of 'em.
Elin
I killed to survive, simple as that. At
least, until I found my way here.
least, until I found my way here.
Finn
...It wasn't a coincidence that you
found Snow in the woods, was it?
found Snow in the woods, was it?
Elin
You've got good instincts. I was ordered
by the new queen to keep an eye on her.
by the new queen to keep an eye on her.
Finn
Keep an eye on her?
Elin
If anything happened, I was supposed to
make her "disappear".
make her "disappear".
Finn
What!? But you said she was precious to
you! Was that all a lie?
you! Was that all a lie?
Elin
...It would've been easier if it was. But
I came to see her as my real daughter.
I came to see her as my real daughter.
Elin
I have no right to say this, but all I want
to be now is her mother.
to be now is her mother.
Finn
Of course you have a right to say that.
You already are their mother.
You already are their mother.
Finn
I think it's pretty clear that's how they
see you.
see you.
Elin
Yeah...they call me "Mother", despite
how bloodied my hands are.
how bloodied my hands are.
Elin
I truly believe I was born into this world
to raise the two of them.
to raise the two of them.
Finn
I'm sure you were.
Elin
Hah. I ended up telling you everything.
Now I see what Snow meant...
Now I see what Snow meant...
Finn
Snow? Did she say something?
Elin
Ask her that yourself. Honestly...
She does know how to pick 'em.
She does know how to pick 'em.
Elin
Anyway, you're heading for the castle,
right? Take me with you.
right? Take me with you.
Finn
You'd help me?
Elin
For my daughters...
I'd do anything.
I'd do anything.
Finn
Alright. It'll be good to have you, Elin.
Elin
Good to be here.
Now, let's get—
Now, let's get—
Snow White
Where do you two think you're going?
Elin
S-Snow!
How long have you...
How long have you...
Snow White
I just got up to get some water, and saw
you two standing out here.
you two standing out here.
Elin
...So you didn't hear what we were
talking about.
talking about.
Snow White
...What were you talking about?
Elin
Nothing important.
Don't worry about it.
Don't worry about it.
Shanna
Snow? Yaaawn...ah, it's Mama and Finn.
Where are you going?
Where are you going?
Shanna
...Ah! To uproot the evil fiends from
before! I want to come too!
before! I want to come too!
Elin
Shanna's awake now too?
Luna
It's fine, it's fine!
Let's all go together.
Let's all go together.
Finn
You're up too!?
Snow White
I don't know what you two are planning,
but I won't let you just sneak off!
but I won't let you just sneak off!
Finn
No, uh...
Luna
...!
Finn
Luna? What is it?
Luna
Do you hear that? Screams...coming
from town!? I have to go!
from town!? I have to go!
Finn
Hey, Luna!
Snow White
Luna, it's dangerous!
Finn
Screams...
I don't like this.
I don't like this.
Elin
Come on, Finn, after her!
Finn
Yeah! Let's hurry!
Shanna
I-I'm going too!
Snow White
...I won't let you all go alone!
Nightmare
Luna
Is that smoke?
The town is burning...!
The town is burning...!
Luna
...Please be alright, everyone!
Elin
What's going on here?
Why is the town on fire?
Why is the town on fire?
Shanna
Who could do such a thing!?
Snow White
No...it's just the same as my dream.
Everyone's in danger! We have to hurry!
Everyone's in danger! We have to hurry!
Elin
Hold it, Snow!
You can't go in there!
You can't go in there!
Snow White
But Mother! If I can help save even one
person...
person...
Elin
And if the Queen's lackeys find you?
Finn
Snow, leave this to us. We'll do
everything we can, I promise.
everything we can, I promise.
Snow White
Sir Knight...
Okay. I understand.
Okay. I understand.
Finn
Elin, you should stay with her.
Elin
Right. Sorry to leave it to you.
Shanna
Fear not! I, the Dragon Slayer, shall
keep Finn safe from harm!
keep Finn safe from harm!
Shanna
I won't lose my head like last time.
So I can come, right?
So I can come, right?
Finn
(She looks deadly serious.
I can tell she's prepared.)
I can tell she's prepared.)
Finn
Thanks, Shanna. It'll be good to have
you with me.
you with me.
Shanna
I'm a Dragon Slayer, after all!
Finn
Come on! Let's hurry!
Shanna
Ride forth!
Snow White
...Please be careful, you two...
Finn
This is horrible...
Shanna
Finn! Over there!
Girl
Mama! Please wake up! Mama...!
Girl's Mother
......
Shadow
Rip...tear...slaughter...kill...
For...our...master...!
For...our...master...!
Finn
They...they killed her!?
Shanna
Is that a wolfman!?
Finn
Are you okay, Shanna?
Shanna
I'm okay. But I'm also furious!
Come on, Finn, let's do this!
Come on, Finn, let's do this!
Finn
Yeah, right behind you!
Shadow
Slaughter...!
Shanna
Secret Technique:
Crimson Burning Vampire! Haaaa!
Crimson Burning Vampire! Haaaa!
Finn
How do you like this!?
Shadow
Grrghgh...
Mas...ter...
Mas...ter...
Finn
Are you okay!?
Girl
Mama...Mama! She won't wake up!
Mama... Mamaaaaa!
Mama... Mamaaaaa!
Finn
Damn it...!
Shanna
Finn, there's more of them.
Lots more!
Lots more!
Finn
Listen, we'll help your mom. Can you go
and hide in that building over there?
and hide in that building over there?
Girl
Is she gonna be okay?
Finn
...Yeah. She's gonna be fine.
Girl
Okay. Take care of her, okay?
Finn
......
Finn
Shanna, can you still fight?
Shanna
Whom do you think you art addressing,
Crimson Crestbearer!
Crimson Crestbearer!
Finn
Good to hear, Dragon Slayer.
Let's take them all down!
Let's take them all down!
Elin
Damn it, they sniffed us out.
Snow White
Mother, what's going on!?
Elin
They're puppets made with dark magic!
Shadow
Rip...
Tear...!
Tear...!
Snow White
Kyaaa!
Elin
Snow!!
Get your hands off my daughter!
Get your hands off my daughter!
Elin
Huff...huff...
Snow White
Mother? Are you alright?
Elin
Yeah. And you?
Snow White
I'm fine, thanks to you.
???
Oh? That was rather impressive magic.
I see your edge hasn't dulled, Elin.
I see your edge hasn't dulled, Elin.
Elin
That voice...
Come to see us in person, Malas?
Come to see us in person, Malas?
Malas
Queen Malas to you, Elin.
Know your place.
Know your place.
Elin
Hmph. You've always had an ego, ever
since the orphanage.
since the orphanage.
Malas
And you have always been a distasteful
little worm.
little worm.
Elin
Distasteful, huh.
Glad the feeling's mutual.
Glad the feeling's mutual.
Malas
Enough reminiscing.
Give me the girl, now!
Give me the girl, now!
Elin
—Mind control, huh!
Well, it won't work on me.
Well, it won't work on me.
Malas
You oppose me...?
Your impertinence knows no bounds.
Your impertinence knows no bounds.
Malas
In that case, I will simply kill you, and
take her over your dead body!
take her over your dead body!
Elin
Nnh! I'm not cut out for a magic duel...
Elin
Snow, stay close to me!
Snow White
Mother...!
Malas
Fighting at such a disadvantage...it's as
though you're begging to die.
though you're begging to die.
Malas
If you so wish to give your life up for
her...I'll grant your wish!
her...I'll grant your wish!
Elin
Ghh...aaaah!
Snow White
Mother!
Noooo!
Noooo!
Snow White
Y-your Majesty!
Snow White
It's me you want, yes? You can have me!
Please, don't hurt her any more!
Please, don't hurt her any more!
Elin
D-don't do it, Snow...!
Malas
More of this tiresome "love"...
Malas
Very well. I'll accept your pure-
hearted offer, child.
hearted offer, child.
Malas
Come to me, now.
Snow White
As you desire, your Majesty.
Elin
S-Snow...! Don't...!
Damn it, I can't—!
Damn it, I can't—!
Snow White
Thank you for everything, Mother.
Please...please be well.
Please...please be well.
Elin
Snow! No! Damn it...!
Malas
Welcome, my Snow White. Ah...how I
despise this pure soul of yours.
despise this pure soul of yours.
Snow White
Aah...
Aaaaaah!!
Aaaaaah!!
Malas
Haha...hahaha! Yes, scream, child!
For all the good it will do you!
For all the good it will do you!
Finn
Huff...huff... That's most of them.
How are things over there, Shanna?
How are things over there, Shanna?
Shanna
Hoho! Making the Dragon Slayer angry
was the last mistake they ever made!
was the last mistake they ever made!
Finn
Doing okay, then. Still, I'm concerned
that we haven't seen the Queen yet...
that we haven't seen the Queen yet...
Shanna
Huh, now that you mention it.
Finn
Wait...was this all just a diversion!?
Finn
Come on, Shanna! We have to get back!
Shanna
Huh? O-okay!
Aaaahhhh!!
Shanna
...That voice! That was Snow!
Finn
Damn it...we're coming, Snow!
A Dark Garden
Snow White
N-no...nooooo!
Malas
Ah, you truly are a princess! Even your
screams sound so refined.
screams sound so refined.
Elin
Malas! If you want to torture someone,
torture me!
torture me!
Snow White
N-no! Your Majesty, please, leave her
be. Take me instead.
be. Take me instead.
Malas
I had intended to.
Ah, how cute.
Ah, how cute.
Snow White
Gaaaaaaah!!
Shanna
—Snow!
Finn
Snow!
Malas
Oh, you defeated my puppets? Well done,
Crimson Crestbearer.
Crimson Crestbearer.
Finn
Malas! How could you do this!?
Those people were innocent!
Those people were innocent!
Malas
Spare me your do-gooder ranting.
I've just grown bored of this place.
I've just grown bored of this place.
Shanna
Snow! I'm coming to save you!
Snow White
N-no, Shanna! Don't...don't worry about
me. This is nothing.
me. This is nothing.
Snow White
Haha...I'm glad I get to protect someone
for once. You, and Sir Knight...
for once. You, and Sir Knight...
Snow White
And my beloved Mother, who raised me.
If I can save you all...then I'm happy.
If I can save you all...then I'm happy.
Malas
Haha...hahaha! Oh...
How pure and noble of you.
How pure and noble of you.
Finn
What's so funny!?
Malas
Oh, everything. But especially the
thought of what's about to happen.
thought of what's about to happen.
Malas
Now, I believe that's enough preparation.
Snow White, if you could look at Elin?
Snow White, if you could look at Elin?
Snow White
Huh...?
Malas
Isn't it such a shame? The things we love
always seem to be so...fragile.
always seem to be so...fragile.
Elin
Gh......!!
Shanna
Mother...?
Motheeeeeer!!
Motheeeeeer!!
Malas
Ah...killing something that can't run
away is always so dull.
away is always so dull.
Finn
Malas, you...!
Snow White
No...no, no, no.
Mother? Mother??
Mother? Mother??
Snow White
—You...you promised! You said you
wouldn't hurt her!
wouldn't hurt her!
Malas
A negotiation is only enforced by power.
What power do you hold now, child?
What power do you hold now, child?
Snow White
You...you monster!
Mother...!
Mother...!
Malas
Yes, everything is proceeding apace.
Wonderful, wonderful...
Wonderful, wonderful...
Shanna
Mama! Mama...!
Elin
Nnh...Shanna?
Is that you?
Is that you?
Shanna
It's me, Mama! I'm right here!
I'm holding your hand!
I'm holding your hand!
Elin
I can't...say much more.
So listen...
So listen...
Elin
M-meeting you two...raising you, as my,
daughters, it was...
daughters, it was...
Elin
T-thank you...
I love...you both...
I love...you both...
Shanna
...No, no, noooo!
Mama, Mamaaaa!
Mama, Mamaaaa!
Elin
Take care...of them...
Fi......
Fi......
Finn
Elin...
This can't be happening...!
This can't be happening...!
Malas
My my, Crestbearer. You ought to see
the look on your face.
the look on your face.
Finn
Malas...has everything you've done been
just to cause misery and suffering!?
just to cause misery and suffering!?
Malas
Come now, you understand the truth of
this world. Why do you care so much?
this world. Why do you care so much?
Finn
(So she knows this is a dream too...)
Finn
So this really is your world?
Malas
Unfortunately, I can't say that it is.
Finn
It's not? Then whose...?
Malas
You still haven't realized? Hmm.
You're truly not very bright, are you?
You're truly not very bright, are you?
Malas
Allow me to show you this world's true
ruler. She'll be awakening shortly.
ruler. She'll be awakening shortly.
Finn
...What?
Snow White
Aaaah...aaaaaaaaaah! I can't bear it...
I can't, I can't, I can't I can't I can't!!
I can't, I can't, I can't I can't I can't!!
Snow White
This world is so dark...so dark, so cold,
so dark so cold so cruel...!
so dark so cold so cruel...!
Snow White?
Cruel...cruel and cold. Yes. That's
what the world is truly like...haha...
what the world is truly like...haha...
Snow White?
Ahahahaha...!!
???
...What a fine dream that was.
I feel well and truly refreshed.
I feel well and truly refreshed.
Finn
S-Snow...?
???
Good morning, Sir Hero.
What should you call me...? Ah, yes.
What should you call me...? Ah, yes.
Snow Black
Call me Snow Black.
What a pleasure it is to meet you.
What a pleasure it is to meet you.
Finn
Snow Black...?
Snow Black
Yes. I am the true mistress of this
dream. Does that make it easier?
dream. Does that make it easier?
Finn
Then it was never Malas at all?
Snow Black
...Haha. ♪ You are so funny, Sir Hero.
This is nothing more than a tool.
This is nothing more than a tool.
Snow Black
A tool to fully awaken myself
within my realm!
within my realm!
Malas
A tool? I will not stand for this
insolence.
insolence.
Snow Black
Hm? This is my world, dear stepmother.
Do you not understand that?
Do you not understand that?
Malas
Hmph. No matter. Now...come, Snow
Black. Take your revenge on this world!
Black. Take your revenge on this world!
Malas
Destroy it all, with your newfound
power of the nightmare!
power of the nightmare!
Snow Black
A Little, Dark Garden.
Malas
Yes, yes, that's it—
...!?
...!?
Malas
A...a spear? Where did it come from?
How...!?
How...!?
Malas
I-it hurts! It hurts! Aaaaaah!!
Snow Black!? What are you doing!?
Snow Black!? What are you doing!?
Snow Black
I manifested a nightmare of your death,
dear stepmother. It hurts, doesn't it?
dear stepmother. It hurts, doesn't it?
Snow Black
Haha! What a wonderful feeling! To think
causing harm would feel so good.
causing harm would feel so good.
Malas
I-I see...haha. I truly was, just a tool.
Ha...
Ha...
Malas
This is...also acceptable. You will
destroy this world...after all...
destroy this world...after all...
Malas
I...regret nothing.
Snow Black...haha, my......
Snow Black...haha, my......
Snow Black
Finally dead.
What a tiresome tool.
What a tiresome tool.
Finn
Are you...really Snow?
Snow Black
Are you still fixated on that question?
I thought you smarter than that.
I thought you smarter than that.
Snow Black
I am a busy woman. If you continue to
delay me, I will kill you, as well.
delay me, I will kill you, as well.
Shanna
Snow!
Are you going to leave me, too?
Are you going to leave me, too?
Snow Black
...Sigh.
Stupid child.
Stupid child.
Shanna
Kyaaaa!
Finn
Shanna!
Snow Black
Hm...I had intended to kill her.
Oh, well.
Oh, well.
Finn
Shanna, are you okay?
Shanna
Y-yeah. I promised I wouldn't cry any
more...I promised, but...
more...I promised, but...
Finn
It's okay. I'm here.
Shanna
Finn...! Waaah...
M-Mama, and Snow, they're both...!
M-Mama, and Snow, they're both...!
Finn
(Snow Black, the real mistress of the
dream...damn it! What should I do?)
dream...damn it! What should I do?)
Finn
I just don't know...
???
Allow me to guide the way!
A Little Garden!
A Little Garden!
Before the End
???
A Little Garden!
Finn
That chant...
Alice!
Alice!
Alice
Phew! I'm finally back from my search.
That took so long!
That took so long!
Alice
How did things go here?
Not very well, I guess.
Not very well, I guess.
Finn
Things are about as bad as they can be.
Elin...
Elin...
Shanna
...Finn. I want to bring Mama someplace
safe. I can't just leave her here.
safe. I can't just leave her here.
Finn
Do you want help?
Shanna
No, I'll manage. You have a job to do,
right? That's what Mama would say...
right? That's what Mama would say...
Shanna
I'm a Dragon Slayer, after all.
I can handle it!
I can handle it!
Finn
...Okay. Call for me if you need me,
alright? I'll come running.
alright? I'll come running.
Shanna
...I will. Thanks!
Finn
She must really be suffering, and yet...
Alice
So Elin passed away...
It's happening just like in reality.
It's happening just like in reality.
Finn
Wait, what?
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Alice
Just like it sounds. This world is based
on memories of a real place and time.
on memories of a real place and time.
Alice
The memories of the mistress of the
dream, Snow White.
dream, Snow White.
Finn
Snow White?
Not Snow Black?
Not Snow Black?
Alice
...It's probably best I start from the
beginning about all that.
beginning about all that.
Finn
That would be helpful. There's still so
much I don't understand going on.
much I don't understand going on.
Tavun Rabbit
Indeed!
Then sit and listen well, young man!
Then sit and listen well, young man!
Alice
First, I traveled through the dream to
find its owner.
find its owner.
Alice
Then, from there, I looked into her
memories.
memories.
Tavun Rabbit
From dream, to dream, to dream...
A dreadfully long road, indeed.
A dreadfully long road, indeed.
Alice
And finally, I ended up in the memory
of the lost Kingdom of Albis.
of the lost Kingdom of Albis.
Alice
The kingdom was brought to ruin by
an evil queen named Malas.
an evil queen named Malas.
Finn
So she actually existed?
Alice
Yes, but in the end, she was killed. By
Snow White... Or rather, Snow Black.
Snow White... Or rather, Snow Black.
Finn
Then all of this happened in the real
world, too?
world, too?
Alice
Yes. Snow White's mother, Elin, was
killed before her eyes.
killed before her eyes.
Alice
I take it that's what happened here?
Finn
Yes. Just a moment ago...
Alice
I see...
Alice
The despair ate into Snow White's heart,
and she transformed into something evil.
and she transformed into something evil.
Alice
But in the real world, Snow Black fell
into a deep, deep sleep.
into a deep, deep sleep.
Alice
Thanks to the tiny fragment of Snow
White left inside her.
White left inside her.
Finn
Snow did say her mother was a powerful
mage. Could that be why?
mage. Could that be why?
Alice
Probably. And so, this world is a dream
the comatose Snow Black is having.
the comatose Snow Black is having.
Alice
Are you with me so far?
Finn
I...think so.
Alice
Good, good. By the way, do you still
have that black apple?
have that black apple?
Finn
Yeah, it's in my bag. Apparently just
carrying it is enough to get cursed.
carrying it is enough to get cursed.
Alice
These apples are fragments of the real
Malas's soul, collecting evil mana.
Malas's soul, collecting evil mana.
Finn
Fragments of her soul!?
Wow...she really was persistent.
Wow...she really was persistent.
Tavun Rabbit
Her goal was to collect enough evil mana
to reawaken Snow Black, you see!
to reawaken Snow Black, you see!
Tavun Rabbit
And once she's unleashed upon the real
world, well...you can imagine!
world, well...you can imagine!
Finn
She's bad enough in this dream. If she
wakes up in the real world...
wakes up in the real world...
Alice
Then the world will face peril unlike
anything since the Pandemonium.
anything since the Pandemonium.
Tavun Rabbit
The only way to stop her is to defeat
her in this world, before she awakens!
her in this world, before she awakens!
Finn
Will that save the real Snow White?
The one in the real world?
The one in the real world?
Alice
Exactly!
Shanna
Finn? Is that all true?
Can we really save Snow?
Can we really save Snow?
Finn
Shanna! Are you...
I mean, is Elin...
I mean, is Elin...
Shanna
Yeah, I put her somewhere safe.
Shanna
More importantly...
Finn
Yeah. This world is a dream...
Snow's dream.
Snow's dream.
Finn
I came here to help Alice, the Avatar of
Hypnos, figure out what was happening.
Hypnos, figure out what was happening.
Shanna
...!
Finn, are you...a real, genuine hero?
Finn, are you...a real, genuine hero?
Finn
I guess so. But you're a Dragon Slayer,
aren't you?
aren't you?
Shanna
Yeah...yeah! I am! The crimson-mantled
Dragon Slayer, Red Riding Hood!
Dragon Slayer, Red Riding Hood!
Finn
We're going to the castle to rescue Snow.
Will you come with us?
Will you come with us?
Shanna
Hero, verily will I join thy crusade.
Um, please.
Um, please.
Shanna
Even if this is all a dream, we're a real
family. I want to save her if I can!
family. I want to save her if I can!
Finn
Yeah. Family's real, no matter what.
Come on— let's go save her, together!
Come on— let's go save her, together!
Alice
It looks like we're all in agreement.
Let's hurry. We don't have much time!
Let's hurry. We don't have much time!
Snow Black
Hmm...
Where did Malas hide it, I wonder.
Where did Malas hide it, I wonder.
Snow Black
Aha, how clever! Here it is.
Her crystal of evil mana.
Her crystal of evil mana.
Snow Black
Aah...what an exquisitely pure dark
power.
power.
Snow Black
With this, I can achieve an even more
pure, more powerful darkness...
pure, more powerful darkness...
Snow Black
Haha... ♪
Snow Black
Darkness calls to darkness, dyeing this
world ever more deeply...
world ever more deeply...
Snow Black
Now...let's make this nightmare even
more horrible. ♪
more horrible. ♪
Finn
W-what is that? Something's coming out
from the tower. It's practically a moon!
from the tower. It's practically a moon!
Alice
That's pure evil mana. Snow Black must
have called it forth to attract more in.
have called it forth to attract more in.
Finn
So it's going to keep getting bigger?
What happens then?
What happens then?
Alice
If she gathers enough power to wake up,
then it's all over...for everyone.
then it's all over...for everyone.
Luna
Everyone!
There you are!
There you are!
Finn
Luna! You're okay!
How are things in the slums?
How are things in the slums?
Luna
Not too bad, overall. We're used to
helping each other out down here.
helping each other out down here.
Finn
I see. That's a relief.
Shanna
Luna, you're okay...
Luna
Aww, were you worried about me?
That's so— wait. What's wrong?
That's so— wait. What's wrong?
Finn
A lot's happened...——
Finn
—...And now we're here.
Luna
Elin...
And Snow, too...
And Snow, too...
Finn
We're going to stop her. We may have
no choice but to fight, though.
no choice but to fight, though.
Luna
Got it! Though, well, I really only
understood about half of that...
understood about half of that...
Luna
But I can see who's in the right here.
There's no question about that.
There's no question about that.
Luna
I, Robin Hood, Princess of Thieves,
will assist you to my last breath!
will assist you to my last breath!
Finn
Are you sure? I can't pay any
bodyguard fees.
bodyguard fees.
Luna
Well...what's one more IOU!
Finn
(With all of us working together...we
can do this. Wait for us, Snow!)
can do this. Wait for us, Snow!)
Deeper Down
Luna
It makes sense the gate guards fled, but
it still feels weird to just walk right in.
it still feels weird to just walk right in.
Finn
Everyone, stay alert. We don't know
what could be waiting for us inside.
what could be waiting for us inside.
Alice
Hmm?
Who's that over there?
Who's that over there?
Shanna
That's...
My Mama and Papa!?
My Mama and Papa!?
Luna
Your birth parents?
Shanna
Yeah! I'd know them anywhere.
Look, they're waving to me!
Look, they're waving to me!
Finn
But...I thought Shanna's parents were...
Luna
From what she's said, they've passed
away. They were killed by a wolfman...
away. They were killed by a wolfman...
Shanna
But, but...
I'll just go talk to them!
I'll just go talk to them!
Luna
Ah, wait!
Tavun Rabbit
This could be bad. It's a textbook
example of psychological black magic!
example of psychological black magic!
Finn
Then it's a trap!
Shanna, come back!
Shanna, come back!
Shanna
Papa! Mama! I've missed you so much!
Look, I've made so many friends.
Look, I've made so many friends.
Shanna
Mama... Papa...
Finn
Shanna, don't!
It's a trap...
It's a trap...
Shanna
I know, Finn. It's not really them.
My parents are gone...
My parents are gone...
Shanna
...But even so, I'm happy to see them
again, just once.
again, just once.
Shanna
But we're here for Snow.
We have to keep moving.
We have to keep moving.
Shanna
I am the Dragon Slayer! All falsehoods
fall away before me! Show thyselves!
fall away before me! Show thyselves!
Shadow
Hissssss!
Finn
So they were black magic, after all...
—Let's clear them out, Shanna!
—Let's clear them out, Shanna!
Shanna
How dare you use my beloved parents
against me, fiend!
against me, fiend!
Shanna
The sentence for your crime is death!
Shanna
Taste my final finishing move...
Van Helsing: Dragon Killer Eternal!
Van Helsing: Dragon Killer Eternal!
Shadow
Ghhhhhh...
Shanna
These shadows don't scare me anymore.
No nightmare's gonna beat me!
No nightmare's gonna beat me!
Finn
Good job, Dragon Slayer!
Luna
You've really gotten stronger, Shanna!
Do you want a celebratory kiss?
Do you want a celebratory kiss?
Shanna
Nooooo!
Alice
Well, that was a nasty little trick.
I wonder what else we'll run into.
I wonder what else we'll run into.
Finn
Let's all keep our wits about us.
Finn
What's in here...?
Girl
S-stay back!!
Finn
Wait, that's—
Luna
It couldn't be...
Bandit
Quit your crying. We were kind enough
to buy you from your parents!
to buy you from your parents!
Girl
Get away from me!
You don't own me!
You don't own me!
Bandit
Hah! That's where you're wrong,
Luna!
Luna!
Finn
Luna? Is this...
Luna
Yeah, it's probably my past. Specifically,
when I was bought by a town noble...
when I was bought by a town noble...
Luna
...And then thrown out like an
abandoned puppy.
abandoned puppy.
Luna
Just a little while ago, I would
probably be traumatized by it, but...
probably be traumatized by it, but...
Bandit
Hah! Run all you like, brat!
When I catch you—
When I catch you—
Bandit
Huh? What the?
A-an arrow!?
A-an arrow!?
Shadow
Agh...ghhhhh...
Luna
Now I have a family, and precious friends
I want to fight for. Right, Shanna?
I want to fight for. Right, Shanna?
Shanna
Precious friends? Who's that?
Luna
Aww, don't be mean! Though I have to
say, it's a little bit exciting! ♪
say, it's a little bit exciting! ♪
Shanna
She's unshakeable...
Finn
Conquering your trauma for your friends.
I bet Snow Black didn't expect that!
I bet Snow Black didn't expect that!
Luna
Come on! Let's hurry!
Final Battle
Finn
(It took a while, but we're finally here.
Snow Black is probably behind this door.)
Snow Black is probably behind this door.)
Finn
Snow Black can command nightmares...
But together, we can break through.
But together, we can break through.
Shanna
Of course! My axe, Van Helsing, drinks
nightmare tears for breakfast!
nightmare tears for breakfast!
Luna
Yeah! Everyone's counting on us.
We can't let them down now!
We can't let them down now!
Alice
Let's put an end to this.
Come on, Finn!
Come on, Finn!
Finn
Alright.
Here we go!
Here we go!
Snow Black
I've been waiting for you all. Did you
enjoy my hospitality?
enjoy my hospitality?
Finn
It was pretty poor hospitality.
Snow Black
Haha. I'm pleased it was to your taste. ♪
Shanna
Snow...don't you recognize us?
Snow Black
Poor child. Your beloved older sister
is no more.
is no more.
Shanna
But...
Finn
No. She's still there, sleeping deep
inside you!
inside you!
Finn
Give Snow back to us!
Snow Black
Ahahaha. ♪
How truly pitiful.
How truly pitiful.
Snow Black
That hope in your eyes disgusts me.
I'll snuff it out, in my Dark Garden!
I'll snuff it out, in my Dark Garden!
Alice
Here come the nightmares!
Finn
Get ready, everyone! Whatever you see,
remember, it's not real!
remember, it's not real!
Snow Black
Come, nightmares!
Take everything from them!
Take everything from them!
Shanna
Nngh...don't underestimate...
A Dragon Slayeeeeer!
A Dragon Slayeeeeer!
Luna
Shanna! I'm with you!
Shanna
Let's do it, Luna!
Time for a combo attack!
Time for a combo attack!
Luna
I don't know what that is!
But okay!
But okay!
Shanna
Combination Attack Art...
Luna
Friendship...Slaaaaash!
Snow Black
Hmph! If you think that will stop me—
Finn
Over here!
Haaaa!
Haaaa!
Snow Black
Tch! How dare a mere mortal raise his
hand against the nightmare...!?
hand against the nightmare...!?
Finn
You'd better not underestimate me!
Finn
W-what was that? An earthquake?
Alice
Finn! The dream world is starting to
collapse!
collapse!
Finn
Collapse!?
Snow Black
Ahahaha! The time has finally come!
I will cast off my shackles and rise!
I will cast off my shackles and rise!
Snow Black
Soon I will emerge into the waking world,
and drown it in endless nightmares!
and drown it in endless nightmares!
Snow Black
A Little, Dark Garden!
Shanna
Gh... Aaah!
Luna
Kyaaa...!
Alice
...Finn! Back me up!
I need to fight too!
I need to fight too!
Finn
Don't, Alice! What if she uses your
power against you?
power against you?
Alice
But I can't just sit by and watch!
A Little Gar—
A Little Gar—
Snow Black
Haha!
Alice
Kyaaaaa!
Finn
Alice!
Snow Black
My power is absolute. What hope do you
have against me?
have against me?
Finn
She blocked Alice's power!?
Just how strong is she?
Just how strong is she?
Snow Black
How exciting. I simply can't wait to
sink the waking world into despair—
sink the waking world into despair—
Snow Black
...Hm? Nnh...aaah! What is...
My...my head...
My...my head...
Snow Black
It's you...
How truly distasteful...!
How truly distasteful...!
Snow Black
So be it, then! Let us finish this!
Snow Black
Come out, little miss worm!
Snow White
Snow Black!
Snow White
I won't allow you to continue these
evil deeds anymore!
evil deeds anymore!
Snow Black
You poor thing. What hope does a mere
remnant have against me?
remnant have against me?
Snow Black
I will crush you, completely and
utterly.
utterly.
Snow Black
Behold, your nightmare!
A Little, Dark Garden!
A Little, Dark Garden!
Snow White
...!
Snow White
W-what a fearsome nightmare...
Aaah...
Aaah...
Snow Black
What do you think? Your father's death,
Elin's death...all caused by you!
Elin's death...all caused by you!
Snow Black
Sink into the deepest despair, and
begone from within me!
begone from within me!
Snow White
O-oh... Is this another one of her
nightmares, too?
nightmares, too?
???
Fear not. She is not here, my Snow.
Snow White
That voice... Mother!?
Is that truly you!?
Is that truly you!?
Queen Albis
You have grown so much, Snow.
I must thank Elin for her hard work.
I must thank Elin for her hard work.
Snow White
Mother, I...
Queen Albis
Snow. You hold such loyalty and love
in your heart, my daughter.
in your heart, my daughter.
Snow White
Love...?
Queen Albis
Yes. Only love may destroy a nightmare.
As you are already well aware.
As you are already well aware.
Queen Albis
You have received so much love, from
so many people. Have you not?
so many people. Have you not?
Snow White
So much love...
Snow White
From Shanna, from Elin, from Luna, from
you and Father...and from Sir Knight.
you and Father...and from Sir Knight.
Snow White
I never realized before just how loved
I've been.
I've been.
Snow White
Mother, Father. Thank you so much
for giving birth to me.
for giving birth to me.
Queen Albis
Be strong, Snow, and be brave.
We love you very much.
We love you very much.
Snow Black
Well? Have you succumbed to your
nightmares yet, I wonder?
nightmares yet, I wonder?
Snow White
Not all dreams are bad ones,
Snow Black.
Snow Black.
Snow Black
W-what!? Why haven't you been
plunged into despair!?
plunged into despair!?
Snow White
Because I have people who love me.
So, so many people.
So, so many people.
Snow White
No matter what you show me, their love
for me will never be extinguished!
for me will never be extinguished!
Snow Black
The nightmares don't affect her!?
This is impossible!
This is impossible!
Snow Black
This can't be!
A Little, Dark Garden—
A Little, Dark Garden—
Snow White
No. Not again!
Snow Black
What is that light!?
The nightmares are...disappearing!?
The nightmares are...disappearing!?
Snow White
A Little, Bright Garden. This is the
power, the love, my mother gave me.
power, the love, my mother gave me.
Snow Black
No...no, no, no! To simply blow aside
darkness of that strength...!
darkness of that strength...!
Snow Black
It can't be! You...!
Snow Black
Why would you go so far for people
you don't even know!?
you don't even know!?
Snow White
That's my...no. That's our responsibility,
Snow Black.
Snow Black.
Snow Black
N-no...
No! I don't want to!
No! I don't want to!
Snow White
Begone, Snow Black...
Into a dreamless sleep!
Into a dreamless sleep!
Light of Dawn
Snow Black
Kh...nngh...gaaaaaaaah!
Finn
W-what's happening? She suddenly
looks like she's in pain.
looks like she's in pain.
Snow Black
Snow...White...! I was so...close! So...
You... Damn you...!
You... Damn you...!
Snow Black
My...nightmares...
My dreams...
My dreams...
Finn
She's...she's not moving.
Did she say "Snow White"?
Did she say "Snow White"?
Alice
Maybe the bit of Snow White inside her
defeated her!
defeated her!
Luna
Ah! Look!
Finn
She's changing...
Back into Snow!
Back into Snow!
Shanna
Snow... Snow!!
Snow White
Nnh...
Shanna...?
Shanna...?
Shanna
It's her! It's really her!
Thank goodness!
Thank goodness!
Finn
Snow, you're back!
Luna
I'd say this means we won!
Finn
We did it, Alice! I'm sure Hypnos
will be pleased, too...
will be pleased, too...
Finn
...Alice? What's wrong?
Is the evil mana still here!?
Is the evil mana still here!?
Alice
No, it's all gone, like a dark cloud
blowing away. But...
blowing away. But...
Alice
Snow White.
Or should I call you Snow?
Or should I call you Snow?
Snow White
...Are you the Primordial's Avatar?
Alice
That's me. Call me Alice.
There's something I have to ask you.
There's something I have to ask you.
Snow White
I know...
Alice
Did you use your own life to defeat
Snow Black?
Snow Black?
Snow White
So you can tell... I just couldn't think
of any other way to defeat her.
of any other way to defeat her.
Alice
Oh, dear, dear...
Finn
Huh? What's going on?
I'm not following here.
I'm not following here.
Alice
She made a choice to defeat Snow Black.
She'll never wake up again.
She'll never wake up again.
Alice
And this dream...
Will fade very soon, I think.
Will fade very soon, I think.
Finn
No...
Shanna
Are you going to die, like Mama?
Snow White
...I think it's for the best, Shanna.
Snow White
I was able to save many, many people
this way. I'm satisfied with it.
this way. I'm satisfied with it.
Shanna
I see... You were a Dragon Slayer all
along too, huh.
along too, huh.
Shanna
But I wish...I wish we'd been able to
save you, too.
save you, too.
Snow White
Shanna...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Alice
Ah, I know!
There is one way. ♪
There is one way. ♪
Finn
A way to save Snow? What is it?
Alice
You just have to become an Avatar of
Hypnos, like me!
Hypnos, like me!
Snow White
Me? Become an Avatar?
Alice
I used a bit too much power this time, so
I could really use an assistant!
I could really use an assistant!
Alice
And who knows? He might just find a way
to wake you up for real someday.
to wake you up for real someday.
Snow White
Do you really think I can do it?
Alice
You've got the power for it. Don't worry!
I have a fine eye for this sort of thing.
I have a fine eye for this sort of thing.
Shanna
That's great, Snow!
Snow White
Yes...I'll have to work hard!
Please guide me well, Master!
Please guide me well, Master!
Alice
Haha, I will. But don't call me Master,
okay? It makes me feel old!
okay? It makes me feel old!
Alice
Ding-dong, ding-dong! ♪
It's almost time to wake up.
It's almost time to wake up.
Finn
I guess the problem is all solved,
after all.
after all.
Finn
Huh? Wait, Shanna and Luna are
starting to glow, too.
starting to glow, too.
Alice
Ah, right! They were dragged here by
the dark mana, you see.
the dark mana, you see.
Finn
What? You mean, they're outsiders to
the dream, just like me?
the dream, just like me?
Alice
They are! I'll make sure they get back
to their real selves safely.
to their real selves safely.
Shanna
You mean this is a different world? And I
didn't even get a cool power!?
didn't even get a cool power!?
Shanna
Oh, wait, more importantly...
I guess this is goodbye, huh?
I guess this is goodbye, huh?
Luna
Shanna! I promise I'll come to find you!
However long it takes...wait for me!
However long it takes...wait for me!
Shanna
Okay, I guess I will. Let's play again,
Archer of the Deep Woods!
Archer of the Deep Woods!
Luna
We will!
I promise!
I promise!
Snow White
So this is it...
Shanna...
Shanna...
Shanna
Am I never gonna see you again?
Snow White
No, I'll come to see you in your dreams.
I promise.
I promise.
Shanna
You'd better!
...Snow. I'll always, always love you!
...Snow. I'll always, always love you!
Snow White
Shanna...! I'll always love you, too.
I'll come see you whenever I can!
I'll come see you whenever I can!
Finn
Shanna, Luna, take care.
Let's go on another adventure someday!
Let's go on another adventure someday!
Shanna
Hoho, Crimson Crestbearer! We shall
meet again, on the day of Ragnarok!
meet again, on the day of Ragnarok!
Luna
I'm gonna hold onto those IOUs, friend.
Make sure to come pay them someday!
Make sure to come pay them someday!
Alice
...Phew. They've awoken safe and sound.
Now it's your turn, Finn.
Now it's your turn, Finn.
Finn
Yeah. I guess it's time for me to go.
Snow White
Sir Knight...
Alice
......
Alice
Oh, I think I hear Hypnos calling me.
I'll just go on ahead.
I'll just go on ahead.
Finn
Hypnos is calling you?
Is it another dream problem!?
Is it another dream problem!?
Tavun Rabbit
Fool! Miss Alice is giving you two space!
Alice
So that's it for me for today. ♪
Thanks so much for your help, Finn!
Thanks so much for your help, Finn!
Finn
Anytime. See you, Alice!
Snow White
...So you'll have to go, too.
It'll be lonely without you.
It'll be lonely without you.
Finn
We'll meet again. Just look at Alice—
She comes by whenever she wants.
She comes by whenever she wants.
Snow White
I see. Then...I don't know when it'll be,
but I want to cook for you again.
but I want to cook for you again.
Finn
I'm looking forward to it already.
Snow White
And, um, if it's alright with you...there's
something I want to tell you then.
something I want to tell you then.
Finn
Huh?
Snow White
...When that time comes, will you hear
me out?
me out?
Finn
Of course.
I'll look forward to that, too.
I'll look forward to that, too.
Snow White
Ehehe.
Finn
I guess it's time.
Snow White
Right.
...Take care, Sir Knight!
...Take care, Sir Knight!
Finn
Yeah. See you later, Snow!
I'll bring you new stories!
I'll bring you new stories!
Snow White
I already can't wait!
Goodbye...!
Goodbye...!
Snow White
We'll meet again, I'm sure of it. Sir
Knight...someday, I'll tell you...
Knight...someday, I'll tell you...
Alice
I'm surprised you didn't tell him there.
It was a pretty good chance.
It was a pretty good chance.
Snow White
Ah, you heard that!?
...Eavesdropping is a bad habit.
...Eavesdropping is a bad habit.
Alice
Oh, don't worry so much! Anyway, let's
hurry to Hypnos. I have some bad news.
hurry to Hypnos. I have some bad news.
Snow White
Bad news?
Alice
It seems like the Snow Black inside you
hasn't disappeared completely.
hasn't disappeared completely.
Snow White
I see...
Alice
You were able to purify the evil mana
and cleanse the nightmare, at least.
and cleanse the nightmare, at least.
Alice
Don't worry. If it becomes a problem,
Finn will fix it! Now, come along.
Finn will fix it! Now, come along.
Snow White
O-okay, Master!
Alice
...Didn't I say not to say that?
Tavun Rabbit
What a thing to say to a young and
vibrant maiden like Miss Alice!
vibrant maiden like Miss Alice!
Snow White
Ah! What a cute bunny!
Alice
Huh? He is, but that's not the point...
Snow White
Oh, right! We should hurry to see
Lord Hypnos, shouldn't we?
Lord Hypnos, shouldn't we?
Alice
Hmph...fine, I'll let you off if you make
me a big shortcake, with strawberries!
me a big shortcake, with strawberries!
Snow White
Shortcake? Okay, Master! I'll make the
very best one I've ever made!
very best one I've ever made!
Alice
Oh, come on! What did I just say!?
Make that two shortcakes!
Make that two shortcakes!