Sean: My name is Sean O'Conner, and I have been the Assistant Principal here at Bravesword High for quite some time now. But it looks like all those pencil-pushing days are over, aren't they? But hey, it wasn't always this setup...(singing)Long before you or I, a great war ravaged these very skies. Holy Serenity led the charge against the traitorous Norman Wendell! Although she triumphed and put down his revolution, our founder knew there'd be another solution. So, enter folks like you and me, and welcome Mrs. Sara-Lee, as we greet you to a greater destiny...

Elena(singing): Elena Hansen, that's my name. I was Princess #4, my claim to fame. Went with Uncle Aaron to Fairview, although we were Avalon born.

Dennis(singing): My name may be Dennis Bradford, but my childhood's no joke. When Delamain went up in flames, I was the only kid left.

Carter(singing): My past, unseen. Carter Regan. The only man with a hidden game. My family's been the same, Could even act the same.

Elena(singing): After our trip to Fairview, I couldn't see what was to come. Some creepy folks came to me, and tied both me and my sisters down. They all fell dead, I stood till the end, but at what twisted price?

All(singing): But there's still a few more players we have yet to show you...

Sean(singing): Whose fates and whose secrets could come down to just a who.

All(singing): Their tale is like ours, as plain as all can see...

Bradley(singing): And those certain people, are you, him, and me.

Brenda: Gee bro, where are we?

Bradley: I don't know.

Spiritual Voice: Oh my. What could have brought you here? I wonder how you got in here… It is most rude to interrupt a moment of repose. Very rude indeed. Now come to me. I wish to have a look at you.

Bradley: O-Okay.

Spiritual Voice: Hmm... I have not seen the likes of you before. Who are you, anyway?

Bradley: I'm a mortal, and so are they.

Spiritual Voice: I see. Then you must have a name of sorts. Go on.

Bradley: It's Bradley. And these are Brenda and Ben.

Spiritual Voice: Huh. I shall not ever grow accustomed to the sound of human names. You must possess a day of birth as well. Beneath which moon and on what day were you born to this world?

Bradley: Uh, let's see. Brenda was born on November 4th, Ben was born on August 9th, and I was born on December 12th.

Spiritual Voice: Well, wonders never cease! It seems we share our day of birth. How strange! Hmm. It all feels so...familiar. I think it may be time for yet another nap... It is almost...time to...begin...

(In the real world, Bradley and his siblings are shown to be sleeping)

John: Hey. Time to wake up. Were you having that dream again?

Bradley: Yes. We were dreaming about a war...

John: Massive armies clashing on a vast field, right? There hasn't been a battle like that in over three centuries… In any case, just put that out of your mind for now. The battlefield is no place for idle thoughts. Risking your life is part of the job for mercenaries like us. Letting your mind wander is a sure way to get yourself killed.

Bradley: Yes.

John: OK, time to get moving. Our next job is in Fairview. I told you before. It's far from here, so we'll need to leave at dawn.

All three: Of course.

John: Hm? Good grief. Everyone is already waiting for us outside.

(A man from the Guns for the Sun company soon enters)

Man: John. Sir! Sorry to barge in, but your presence is needed.

John: What's happened?

(The four run outside, where they run into three individuals)

Dennis: Please forgive our intrusion. We wouldn't bother you were the situation not dire.

John: What do a bunch of kids like you want at this hour?

Dennis: We're being pursued by a group of criminals. I can only hope that you will be so kind as to lend your support.

John: Criminals? Here?

Elena: It's true. They attacked us while we were at rest in our camp.(Standing aside from the other four, narrating)What these saps didn't realize was that Kris and his cronies were hired by a 'special' kind of person named 'Sir Sulfur', who's real identity is classified.(Wink)

Carter: We've been separated from our companions and we're outnumbered. They're after our lives…not to mention our gold.

John: I'm impressed you're staying so calm considering the situation. I… Wait. That uniform…

Man: Bandits spotted just outside the village! Dang… There are a lot of them.

John: I guess they followed you all the way here. We can't abandon this village now. Come on, let's move. Hope you're ready.

Kris: Well. You lot thought you were clever, tryna run from Killer Kris. But as every guppy oughta know, Killer Kris isn't one peeps gon fool easy, ya dig?(Singing)I got that killer kind of image. A sort of primal-deadly instinct. You tryna run from me? I'mma say that ain't easy. Cause I'm just a wicked...(Criminals: Wicked)Deadly...(Criminals: Deadly)Killer kind of guy.

Elena(spoken): You have a strange aura about you… You say you're a mercenary, so show me what you can do.

Kris(singing): So, you think that you gon stop me? You think you got that kind of flair? Well, when I get a gig, I don't let it slip! Cause I'm just a wicked...(Criminals: Wicked)Deadly...(Criminals: Deadly)Killer kind of guy.

Dennis(spoken): Thank you. We are in your debt. It wouldn't do for us to fall in a place like this. Please, lend us your strength. Let's work together to drive out these thieves!

Criminals(singing): He'll do anything for the pay.

Kris(spoken): You know I will!

Criminals(singing): He's an evil jack of all trades.

Kris(spoken): I do it all!

Criminals(singing): You want badness? Then he's got it in spades.

Kris(spoken): I got a full deck fellas.

Criminals(singing): Looks so good in leather and shades.

Kris(spoken): Oh yeah!(singing)And when I throw down, I know how to get 'round. Cause I'm just a wicked...(Criminals: Wicked)Deadly...(Criminals: Deadly)Killer kind of guy.

Carter(spoken): It's because of you guys that I'm not dead right now. Thanks for that! I didn't expect to run into mercenaries like you in some remote village. The gods of fortune must be smiling on me!

Kris(singing): Yeah, I can see my flair ain't bangin'. And my strut may need some work. It's them 'hired guns', right? Well then, prepare for a fight! Cause I'm just a wicked...(Criminals: Wicked)Deadly...(Criminals: Deadly)Killer kind of guy.

John(singing): Well, your act might need some cleaning. And your timing's sure not up to par. Is that your ego that's gaining? I'm the one who should be complaining. I'm caught up in the mess you started!

Kris(singing): Well buddy, you and those brats will be the ones who farted. Cause I'm just a wicked...(Criminals: Wicked)Deadly...(Criminals: Deadly)Killer kind of guy...(Spoken)Hey, you with the blank stare! Outta my way!

Bradley(spoken): No thanks.

(Guitar solo. Everyone takes down some of Kris' cronies)

Kris(spoken): Dang. Why are there mercenaries in the village? Guess we'll have to deal with them too.

Bradley(singing): Well, you've proven so far to be worthless.

Brenda(singing): Hey, is that fear on your lips?

Ben(singing): You put up a good fight, but this just ain't yo night.

All three(singing): Mister, you ain't worth our time! Don't think we're bluffing, cause you ain't doing fine. You're not a wicked... Deadly... Killer kind of...

Kris(spoken): I'm gonna kill you where you stand...(As he runs toward Elena, only to be blocked by Bradley and his siblings)You'll die!

(The scene freezes and goes into inverted colors as the three are about to be hit with Kris' axe. The scene shatters and the trio is shown in a black void. They open their eyes and look around.)

Spiritual Voice: Honestly! What are you accomplishing with that little stunt?! It's like you're trying to get us all killed, you fool! Well, it's fine. After all, if you don't know the value of your own life, you're not going to protect it very well, are you? Course not. Well then, I guess it's up to me to guide you from now on, right? By the way, I am called Sarah. I'm an Angel.

Bradley: Sarah?

Brenda: An angel?

Sarah: Hmm… Sarah… Yes, that is it. My name is Sarah. You know, my memory's a little foggy, but I still got some real good tricks up my sleeve.(singing)You may have seen my kind, but they're more fancy free. I am not like them, in terms of salvation. I am just like you, but not with that kind of test. For who would be so kind for some salvation?

Bradley(spoken): Hey. I'm less than a child?

Sarah(spoken): Correct! You understand. You threw yourselves before an axe to save just one young girl. Yet all is well, as I have stalled the flow of time for now. You would have died had I not intervened.

Bradley: Thank you.

Sarah: There now. Is gratitude so much to ask? I did deem you worth saving, after all. But don't even think that I'm letting you three die on me, not even for a minute.(singing)For, you and I have a task we share...

Bradley(singing): Mysteries abound...

Brenda and Ben(singing): And many secrets.

All four(singing): This world looks to us to rid her streets of crime. It is so, and thus -There's only time for proper salvation!

Sarah: Yes... I do believe it can be done. You three really are quite the troublesome kind. I cannot wind back time too far, but all is well. You are aware of what's to come, which means you can protect yourself this time. Now, go… Yes, you who bears the flames within. Drift through the flow of time to find the answers that you seek…

(And as they do, the experience the same thing as before, only to counter it)

Kris: Dang, what was that about?(He notices some chatter)Aw man, the Security Brigade's here! Bail out!

Carter: Hey–over here!

John: Hey... Did you just...

Alexander: Alright, nobody move! The Bravesword Security Brigade is here! We'll cut you down for terrorizing our students. Hey, the crooks are running away! Go after them! The students seem to be unharmed. And...who's this?

John: Ugh... Why him?

Dennis(narrating): It was a surprise years in the making for Alexander, to see his teacher for the very first time.

Carter(narrating): But for John, this surprise came only as a shock.

Alexander: John?! It is you! Goodness, it's been ages. Don't you recognize me? It's Alex! Your old right-hand man! Well, that's how I always thought of myself anyway. It must have been 20 years ago that you went missing without a trace. I always knew you were still alive!

John: You haven't changed a bit, Alex. Just as loud as ever. And drop that "captain" nonsense. I'm not your captain anymore. These days I'm just a wandering mercenary. One who has work to do. Good-bye, old friend.

Alexander: Right... Good-bye, Captain. Wait! That isn't how this ends. I've got to get these kids back to the schoolyard...

John: And apparently, we've got to join them.

Alexander: I'll call for a bus.

Elena: I appreciate your help back there. Your skill is beyond question. You're clearly an experienced mercenary. And your father...that would be Juggernaut John, Captain of the Brigade.

Bradley: Aw. I didn't know he was a captain.

Elena: How curious. I'd wager the explanation for that is fascinating indeed.

Carter: Hey! You are coming with us to the schoolyard, right? Of course you are. I'd love to bend your ear as we travel. Oh, I should mention that the three of us are students of Bravesword High. We were doing some training exercises when those crooks attacked. I definitely got the worst of it.

Elena: That would be because you ran off.

Carter: Too true! I was the first to make a strategic retreat. Everything would have worked out if these two hadn't followed me and ruined everything. Because of them, every single one of those fiends chased after us. Utterly ridiculous.

Dennis: Ah, so that's what you were thinking, Carter. And here I thought you were acting as a decoy for the sake of us all.

Elena: His intentions were as clear as day. People won't respect you if you cannot see the truth behind a person's words.

Dennis: Is that so? Well... People won't respect you if you look for deceit behind every word and fail to trust those whom you rely on.

Carter: Oh, joy. Just when you think those two can't be more at each other's throats than they already are. I wonder how being completely predictable affects one's ability to wield power. Personally, as the embodiment of distrust, I'd say your little exchange smacks of naiveté.

Elena: Me? Naïve? Tell me, are you actually incapable of keeping quiet, or is your lack of self-awareness a condition of some sort?

Dennis: In any case, forgive our digression. I must speak with you, if you can spare a moment. The way you held your ground against the bandits' leader was captivating! You never lost control of the situation. It showed me I still have much to learn.

Elena: Look, at any rate, you certainly have some spunk. Besides, Avalon could use you for...

Dennis: Now Ellie, I was about to say something better. I mean, Fairview can't be short a few protectors.

Carter: Whoa, there! You two sure are hasty. Trying to recruit someone you just met. Tactless, really. I was personally planning to develop a deep and lasting friendship on our journey back to the schoolyard before begging for favors. But it seems there's no time for niceties in this world. So, capable stranger, let's get right to it. Where does your allegiance lie?

Ben: Lakeview is where I'll root.

Carter: Is that right? Well, that's a win for the Crew, so I suppose I'm obligated to be happy.

Brenda: I'd like to visit Fairview.

Dennis: Understood. We are a noble and distinguished community that has always valued chivalry.

Bradley: I'll head to Avalon anytime.

Elena: A wise choice. Though our community has fallen from its former glory, the other regions are merely offshoots that pale in comparison.

Alexander: All right, that's enough with the small talk. It's time to head back to the school.

Carter: Looks like we'll have to pick this up another time.

Sarah: My, my. They are in such a hurry. You know... Each of the three is most unique.

Bradley: Strangely enough, yes. Elena's a refined young woman… But I feel as though she is always evaluating me…

Brenda: Dennis seems quite sincere… But I sense darkness lurking beneath…

Ben: You don't think... Anyway, Carter's easy smile is striking… But that smile doesn't reach his eyes…

Sarah: Yes, I thought the same. I am so sleepy once again... I may be sleeping...but I...

Bradley: And she is out once again, folks. And out is the way we gotta go as of now, don't you know?(singing)It's destiny...

Ben and Brenda(singing): It's destiny...

Bradley(singing): For us to be...

Ben and Brenda(singing): For us to be...

All three(singing): Something that anyone can see.

Bradley(singing): Why don't we go visit? There's some room in the nest.

All three(singing): Cause we're at the start of a greater destiny!