Remembrance
Loki and Tarko continued down the path that lead to the next city. "What was life like before the 'incident'?" Loki asked. Tarko was silent for a while before answering, "It was great, we had fun, we hung out, you and Joca were really happy." Loki stopped dead in his tracks, "Joca…" A vision flashed in Loki's mind before night he lost his memory. He and a red Lucario were sitting side by side, holding hands while watching a movie. He whispered something inaudible to her and she blushed and giggled. They embraced and kissed each other lovingly. As they pulled away, the red Lucario looked up at him. "I love you Joca," Young Loki said. She blushed and responded, "I love you too Loki." Just as suddenly as it started, the vision ended, leaving Loki with a new reason to continue his journey. "Where is she?" he asked. When Tarko remained silent he shouted, "WHERE IS SHE?!" Tarko looked at the ground before replying, "She's in the next town, but she thought you were dead, so she may not believe that your really back." "Have you told her what happened between you and the imposter?" Loki asked. "No, it would've destroyed her," Tarko answered. Loki looked at the city on the horizon, energy flowing through him. "Come on," Loki told Tarko as he headed for the city. Tarko followed behind, struggling to keep up. As they walked, Tarko decided to break the silence, "So you're excited to see her?" he asked. Loki said nothing, but nodded in acknowledgement."You really love her, don't you?" Tarko asked. "With all of my being," Loki replied. "How far would you be willi-," "Why are you asking so many questions?" Loki interrupted. "I just wanted to be sure that you still love her," Tarko replied. Loki sighed heavily, "To the ends of the Earth if I have to." Loki refused to talk anymore after that, as there was only one thing that demanded the full focus of his thoughts. "I will find her, even if I have to cut down every soldier in the world to do so."
Meanwhile, in the capitol city of Blasten,
"Time is running out, Master, he is growing stronger," said a creature hiding in the shadows. "I am aware of this, Riuk, but we are currently unable to track his current location," a man sitting on a throne replied. "I could find him Master, I could find him for you," said Riuk eagerly. "I know, that is why I'msending you, take ten men with you," the man replied. "Hunt him down and bring him before me so that I may once again try to regain control of him." "As you wish Master," the Gallade shape shifter replied as he sprinted out the door. The Overlord turned to the monitor behind him, "At last you will be mine again," he said as he laughed evilly at the picture of Loki on the screen.