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Klonoa: Return Home Chapter 4-
Klonoa POV: We've been flying through this portal to Lutenea for what seems like hours, but Hewpoe says it's only been 10 minutes! I'm bored! While flying through the portal, Hewpoe brought up a really good question. "Hey, Klonoa", he sounded a bit sad, "are you going to stay in Phantomile or Lutenea with Lolo?" I didn't think of that. Of course I wanted to live with Hewpoe just like we used to live together, but I can't help but feel like I also belong in Lutenea. "I don't know, Hewpoe." I told him, "I haven't made up my mind yet." That's all I could say.
Normal POV
Lutenea, Kingdom of Tranquility, High Priestess Throne Room
"So it seems that "he" is returning to Lutenea," a young appearing woman stated as she sat on a throne fit for a queen at the end of a lengthy throne room. This woman was known as the High Priestess. "Is something the matter, Lady Priestess?" a second lady asked in concern over to the right of the High Priestess' Throne. "Nothing is wrong, Leorina", she assured her apprentice. Leorina was one of The High Priestess' top apprentices. However, due to her lack of faith and desire to save the world in a more reckless method, she stepped down from her position as Priestess. When a visitor from another world came along and helped the world in the correct way, Leorina decided to once again put her faith in the world and become a Priestess once again. "As a matter of fact", the High Priestess added, "I have a feeling that today will be full off pleasant surprises." Her apprentice gave her a perplexed look for a moment and soon shrugged it off, "if you say so, my lady", Leorina replied with a slight chuckle. "Leo", the High Priestess addressed her right hand priestess, "yes, ma'am", she replied.
"Could you please get something to write with and write on?" the High Priestess requested.
"Right away, ma'am"
"Thank you. And could you also send for a Nagapoko?"
"Of course!" Leorina confidently answered.
As soon as Leorina came back with the items that the High Priestess requested, as well as the yellow bug like creature referred to as a Nakapoko, she began writing what seemed to be a letter for somebody. She spent a good few minutes writing said letter. As she finished and sealed the message in a decorative envelope, she handed it to the Nakapoko. "Could you please take this to a young man named "Gantz", please?" the bug-like postman replied, " yes ma'am, Lady priestess!" as he saluted her. She giggled at his gesture. "Thank you very much", the High Priestess thanked him as he proceeded to deliver the letter.
Elsewhere-
"Finally back at last", sighed a young man to himself on his red motorbike. This young man was a black wolf with a yellow muzzle and fur that spiked from around his neck. He has sharp eyes of sapphire and a pair of goggles over his forehead. "Oi..", the young wolf sighed, "I think I'm just gonna go fill up the bike and go take some much needed downtime. The reward can wait till tomorrow." As this wolf started up his bike, a Nagapoko rams into it unexpectedly, causing the wolf to almost be bounce off. As soon as he catches his balance, he shoots an angry glare towards the Nagapoko. "You had BETTER have a good reason for crashing into my bike!" The wolf demands in a fowl tone. Almost cowering, the Nagapoko begins to speak, " Nagaga… are y-you Mr. Gantz, s-s-sir?" the Nagapoko asks. "yeah", the young man replies, "besides trying to destroy my ride, what do you want?" he coldly questions the Nagapoko.
"i-i-uhh-have a-um- letter from the High Priestess" the bug- messenger explains, frightened.
Gantz's eyes widen, "huh? The Priestess?!" He is then handed the letter and scurried to open it and proceeds to read it's contents
Dear Gantz, Lolo, and Popka,
I hope You all are doing fine. I would like to tell you all that it might be in your best interest to visit the sea of tears today. You may find a pleasant surprise there.
Sincerely,
The High Priestess
"the Sea of Tears?" Gantz wondered, "what could be going on there? Ah well. Better go find those two. I think I'll know where to find them." Gantz climbs back onto his bike and quickly turns towards the Nagapoko, catching him off guard. "HEY"!
"Um.. y-yes Mr. Gantz."
"Sorry.. I overreacted. Please give my best to the High Priestess."
The Nagapoko saluted the biking wolf. "yes sir!" Gantz gives a nod and drives away. He chuckles to himself. That Kid's rubbed of on me.
The first place Gantz decided to look for The other two spoken of in the letter from the priestess was the home which they lived. Gantz made his way to Lolo and Popka's home in La-Lakoosha. He parked his bike over by their mailbox on the curb and proceeded to walk toward the front door. He gives the door a loud knock. "hey, Lolo!" He calls into the small house, "you in there?!" No answer. "dammit," Gantz sighs, "what a drag". He then decided to go to the location spoken of in the letter he received. That's where she likes to hang out.
Kingdom of Tranquility, Sea of Tears
A clear, wavy ocean could be seen overlooked by a small grassy hill. At the peak of this hill, a young human-esque girl about the age of fourteen could be seen laying back on the lush green grass. This girl wore a bright pink top and a round hat to match. Despite her human-like appearance, she had two anthropomorphic features; large round lion-like ears and a slim tail. Snoozing on the top of the hill, her tranquility was interrupted by a loud voice calling her name, "hey, Lolo!, wake up already!" Lolo's eyes shot open as she leaned up to see a small dog-like creature with pointy ears and a red scarf around his neck. "oh, good morning, Popka!" she happily greeted him. "Morning? It's past noon, ya dummy!" Popka fired at her, "honestly, you can be so lazy sometimes!" Lolo cross her arm, " humph! Says the one who spends half a day sleeping", she fired back jokingly, "you probably slept in till ten o'clock!" Popka gave up. "guess ya got me there", Popka admitted as he sat down beside her, "so what're ya doin here anyway? Y'know, BESIDES layin' around like a lump in a log? Ya weren't home when I got up." He sounded a little worried. "sorry, I didn't mean to worry you, Popka", she apologizes, " I come here pretty often actually. Its nice here, and it helps me remember." Popka have a puzzled look, "huh? Remember what?"
"everything that's happened since that day two years ago. When we met Klonoa."
"ooohhh, that makes sense." Popka said, "haven't seen him since that incident with those evil guys. What were they called? The ones lead by that busty woman?"
"Ouma," Lolo corrected, " that was over a year ago. Huh?"
A engine could be heard humming . From a distance, the sound was getting closer to the duo. standing up from the hill they could see a red object looming closer to there location. Lolo was easily able to make out what said object was. "is that… Gantz?!" Gantz approach the duo on his bike and hopped off of it after turning it off. "so this is where you two were," he greeted them, if you could call that a greeting. "huh? You were looking for us?" Lolo asked. Gantz replied, "yeah. I, of all people got a letter from the High Priestess. Said it'd be 'in our best interest' to come here," he explained, quoting the letter. "huh? Why?" Lolo puzzled, "I come here all the time, so why would this time be any different?..."
"Don't know," Gantz sighed, "so much for downtime."
"Aw don't be such a stick in the mud!" Popka told him.
"He's right, Gantz", Lolo agreed, "why don't you lay down here?"
Gantz didn't want to impose on their relaxation. But the sky was clear and the breeze through his fur felt nice. After some hesitation, Gantz have in. "Eh, what the heck." He lays down on his back with his arms behind his head and one leg over the other. He took a deep breath in and let it all out.
"Well?" Lolo inquired
"It's nice" Gantz softly with small smile on his face. Not a smug smirk, but a genuine smile. "Know... Its funny. When Klonoa was around, I was always bit-er- complaining about annoying he was", Gantz told lolo, stopping himself from using profanity around her, "but ever since he left, it seems like it's been too quiet, even when on missions." Gantz's eyes opened when he saw the light face from under his eyelids. "Seriously?! There wasn't a cloud in the sky a moment ago!" Gantz exclaimed.
Suddenly, the gentle breeze turned into a voilent rush of wind. The wind began to circulate in a circle hundreds of feet above them. It began to open a space in the sky. "its.. OPENING?" Gantz observed in shock. Within the depths of the space in the wind, Klonoa was approaching the exit. "Hey, Hewpoe! I think we're almost there!" He exclaimed. As he exited the portal, Klonoa once again found himself once again falling from hundreds of feet above the ground. Only, instead of th ground, beneath him was something he dreaded more than anything: water.
"Oh CMON!"
End of Chapter 4-
Popka: There, we're in,the story now, ya happy?
Lolo: yes. My life is now complete. I can leave with no regrets.
Klonoa: UHH.. GUYS?
Gantz: Um… shouldn't we help Klonoa?
Lolo:im TRYING to die happy, here! will you leave me alone?!
KLONOA: I COULD USE A HAND!
Popka: it's funny. I can still hear his voice.
Gantz: um, he's like, right above you both.
Lolo: he's gone Gantz. You have to accept that
Klonoa: GUYS.. I'M STILL FALLING!
Gantz: will Klonoa be saved from his fall from the heavens, or will he just end up back up there? Find out next time on Klonoa Fallen: Episode 5- So Long, my Friend!
Well. That took longer than I wanted. I was actually gonna have this chapter be the last one in this story, leading into the next one (which I'm pretty excited about), but it looks like there's gonna be at least one more chapter. Please feel free to tell me what you all thing of this and criticism is more than welcome.