CHAPTER 6: The Dream Arena
Halfway on the path that leads to Forlock, Klonoa noticed a colosseum in the distance. Despite it being in the distance though, it still appeared huge.
Klonoa: Hey Huepow... do you think that's what they were talking about?
Huepow: Hmm... it seems like it. Let's check it out!
Klonoa and Huepow went over to the colosseum in the distance. Eventually they arrived at the entrance of the colosseum. Klonoa steps off his Air Board, as Huepow places it back into the Wind Ring.
Huepow: Wow, that ride was truly a new experience. I've never heard that such a thing exists. And it's quite fast, too. You're quite skilled at riding one of these things!
Klonoa: Hehe... thanks.
Klonoa and Huepow looked at the colosseum before entering it.
Klonoa: Hey, Huepow... are you kinda nervous?
Huepow: Not really. But i'm pretty confident of myself.
Klonoa: Ah... well, i honestly kinda am... Maybe it's because i don't know what to expect. But regardless, i'm still pressing on.
Huepow: Don't worry, Klonoa... i'm willing to protect you and help you as much as possible.
Klonoa: Thanks...
Klonoa and Huepow entered the colosseum. As they entered the building, they saw the reception where various other people were signing up. Klonoa and Huepow wait in line.
Klonoa: I suppose this is it...
Huepow: Yeah...
Klonoa: It makes me a bit uneasy that we have to fight for this, but it seems like there's no other choice.
Eventually, it was Klonoa and Huepow's turn in the lines.
?: Next!
Klonoa: Okay.
Huepow entered the Wind Ring, as Klonoa steps forward to the reception. There was one receptionist, who seemed to be a person from Forlock.
Klonoa: Hey, i'd like to... enter the arena.
Receptionist: Sure, entry to the arena is free. Please fill in the registration paper.
The receptionist handed over a registration paper along with a pen to Klonoa. Klonoa looked at the paper. It had a few things listed that Klonoa needed to fill in: Name, birth date, age, nationality, description, and so on.
Klonoa (Thinking): Hmm… I don't know much info about myself, but i'll try to fill in as much as possible...
Klonoa wrote his name, his age, and a description of himself on the paper, and handed it back to the receptionist along with the pen.
Receptionist: Klonoa the Dream Traveler, huh? Okay, Klonoa... Which dueling class do you think is best suited for you?
Klonoa: Hmm? Class?
Receptionist: There's a choice between four classes. Class S which is for the strongest of the strong, Class A for strong ones, Class B for decent fighters, and Class C for weak ones.
Klonoa: Uh... can i get my place in a class based on another person who fights here?
Receptionist: That's possible. So... which fighter?
Klonoa: A Jugpot Soldier by the name of Clawford.
Receptionist: Clawford... Hm, i have no idea why you would try to fight someone like that, but he fights in Class A. I can sign you up for Class A dueling if you want.
Klonoa: That's fine with me, i suppose.
Receptionist: Okay, here's your card to enter your own arena room. Go to the hallway on your left until you find the correct room number. Everything will be explained in your room. Hope you enjoy the battles over here at the Dream Arena.
Klonoa: Thanks...
Klonoa took his card. Just before he entered the hallway, he heard someone yell his name.
?: KLONOA!
Klonoa: Hmm?
It was Kio, who seemed all exhausted.
Kio: Pant... pant... Sorry i'm late...
Klonoa: It's okay. Kio, take care...
Kio: WAIT! But where should i go then?!
Klonoa: Hm, how about you ask the receptionist?
Klonoa walked into the hallway.
Kio: Klonoa...
Kio walked over to the receptionist.
Kio: Hey, uh... sorry that i'm asking, but...
Receptionist: You want to sign up for arena dueling as well?
Kio: WAIT! No! I just want to know what i can do as someone who... doesn't want to fight.
Receptionist: Ah, so you want to spectate, right?
Kio: Uhm... yeah, sounds fine with me.
Receptionist: A ticket for a seat costs two gold.
Kio: Hmm... do you accept dream stones as well?
Receptionist: Sure, one green dream stone.
Kio gave the receptionist one dream stone. As change, the receptionist gave 8 gold. Then the receptionist gave Kio his ticket.
Receptionist: The way to the arena seats is by following the upstairs to the right from the reception. Hope you have a great day at the Dream Arena.
Kio: Thank you. Have a nice day as well.
Kio followed the upstairs. When he reached the top, he arrived at the arena seatings. A lot of people were spectating in the arena as well. Kio sat down at one of the vacant seatings.
Kio: I suppose i should just wait here until Klonoa finds Clawford...