Episode 2- What on Earth?! Demon Monster!!
"Damn, I'm tired," thought Nago as he trudged wearily down a mountain trail. He could see a
city off in the distance, and hoped to get there so he could get something to eat.
As he entered the town, he noticed that the town itself was relatively quiet. There weren't many
people outside, and those who were outside were closing their shops for the day, even though it
was hardly noon. Nago walked up to an old man and tapped him on the shoulder. "Sir?"
The old man jumped in fright when Nago touched him, but calmed down when he saw the boy
staring back at him. "Oh, hi little boy. What are you still doing up around this hour?"
Nago looked at him oddly. "It's only five o' clock."
"But the demon will be here soon!" said the old man, obviously nervous.
"Demon? What are you talking about?" asked the confused Nago.
The old man looked nervously around. "Well... we don't like to talk about it... and not at this
time. That's why everyone is closing up," he said as he ran into his shop. Nago followed. The
shop was a little restaurant with a counter and a few tables inside. The man shut his door and
looked around. He sat down at a table and wiped the sweat from his brow. "Okay... let me
explain."
The old man cleared his throat. "You see, about a year ago, the small volcano over on the island
in the middle of the lake to the west of our town erupted. It didn't go past the lake, but it did
release an evil demon who began terrorizing the town shortly after. He destroyed our shops, and
killed our friends and family. In order to stop this monster's rampage, our mayor raised taxes and
began developing weapons capable of destroying the demon. They work alright, but after a while
they wear down and we put out more money for better weapons. Lately, the mayor has developed
a giant fighting robot that has kept the demon at bay for about two weeks. But there is a decree
stating that all citizens must be indoors by five thirty in the afternoon."
Nago sat amazed as he listened to the long-winded story of the demon. "a demon... has been
plaguing your town for a year? I bet I could kill him."
The old man just stared at the small boy. "Y- you? But you're just a little kid!"
Nago grinned. "I may be a little kid, but I can do... THIS!" he shouted, smashing through a table.
The old man jumped out of his chair and gazed in awe at the little boy.
"In- incredible! I must take you to see the mayor at once!" he said, grabbing Nago and running
out the door toward the big temple at the edge of town.
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The buzzer rang at the mayor's desk. He pressed it wearily. He was a fat little man, with slicked
back blonde hair and a fashionable goatee. He wore a pair of reflective black sunglasses and a nice
looking blue suit.
"What is it?" he asked in his pig-like voice.
The secretary responded over the monitor. "Two citizens are here with a question about the
monster."
The mayor flinched. "Oh... well, send them in. I, um, always have time for my people!"
The doors to the mayor's office opened and an old man and a small boy walked in. The mayor
smirked at this walking carnival. "And what can I do for you today?"
The old man spoke up. "This little boy can save our town! He's stronger than an ox and can
surely defeat that evil demon!" He made little horns with his fingers. "This boy is super strong!"
The mayor looked at the old man with a confused expression. "Umm... whatever. Do you take
pills or something?"
Nago walked up to the mayor's desk and snatched a small metal device off of it. "What's this?"
The mayor panicked when he saw Nago holding the device. He immediately grabbed it out of the
boy's hands. "It's, uhhh, my pager! Be careful, kid! Don't wanna break something like this."
The mayor looked at the old man again. "Look, sir, we all know that the whole demon crisis is
getting on our nerves, but we have the giant robot backing us up now! We can't possibly lose!
Now, it's almost five thirty, so I suggest you get back to your house as soon as possible."
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The old man and Nago walked down the Street. "Well kid, I'm sorry..." started the old man.
"Sorry? Why? We don't need the mayor's permission! I can beat that monster anyway!" said
Nago jumping into the air and landing in front of the old man.
The streets were cleared of all life except for Nago and the old man. The old man shivered in fear.
"We're too late. The creature will be here any minute."
Nago shoved the old man behind a building. "I'll handle it. You just stay out of sight."
Then they saw it. The creature stood at the end of the road. Its pale blue skin glowed with sweat
in the savage setting sun. Its eyes were eerie and green, its fangs long and sharp. It wore a Grey
long-sleeved shirt and white pants.
Then, the robot appeared. It stood eight feet tall, and was controlled by a man inside a cockpit.
The robot began to advance toward the demon, the man in the cockpit smiling as he approached
the monster. Then, out of the blue, the demon jumped forward, ramming into the front of the
robot and knocking it over.
The mayor stood in his office, looking down on the fight going on outside. He whispered into the
controller in his hand. "Now crush the chest."
The demon roared and shoved its fist deep into the metal shell of the robot. The man inside began
to scream. The old man began to panic. "The robot's losing!!"
Nago stared in anger. Suddenly, he leapt forward, out of the alley, kicking the demon in the head
and knocking it into a crate of fruit. Nago landed on his feet and he immediately assumed a
fighting stance. The demon pushed the fruit aside and stood up, rubbing its head. The guy in the
robot hopped out and ran off down the road.
The mayor stared in awe at the boy below. "Wha- what is he doing?!"
Nago smiled and held his ground. The demon growled and dashed straight at the boy. Nago
jumped into the air, but the demon grabbed his leg and smashed him into the ground. Nago
jumped into the air, raining down on the demon, barraging it with punches. The demon grabbed
for Nago, but missed. Nago flipped backward, hitting the demon with four revelations of a
roundhouse kick. The demon stumbled around, grimacing and growling in anger. It dashed at
Nago, kicking the boy and tossing him into the air. Nago landed on a rooftop and painfully stood.
The demon hopped onto the rooftop next to Nago, swinging its foot at the boy. Nago grabbed the
demon's foot and threw it off balance. The boy ran toward the edge of the roof. the demon
breaking up the ground behind him. Its feet smashed in the wooden rooftop as it darted after the
boy. Nago jumped onto the ground, spinning around as the fierce creature followed him and
swung at the boy with his left hand. Nago kicked the demon in the face and darted over to the
robot. Straining his muscles, Nago lifted the large metal suit and hurled it at the demon. The
demon leapt into the air, slicing cleanly through the metal armor with his left hand. Nago froze as
the two pieces of the suit hit the ground. The demon smiled, then growled softly. He charged at
Nago with the ferociousness of a tiger, slamming his shoulder into Nago's chest. Nago, upon the
urge of throwing up, doubled over in pain, his legs growing weak. The boy collapsed to the
ground, gasping for breath, as the demon loomed over him. It reached down and took hold of the
back of Nago's shirt, lifting the boy high into the air. It raised its right hand to Nago's face,
slowly extending its claws, smiling with a child-like impishness about itself.
Nago grunted. He was dazed. His mind flew in circles as he tried to quickly come up with a plan.
The old man, hidden in the alley, shouted at the boy. "Boy! Boy! Do something!"
Nago screamed with all of his might, his veins straining. The demon let go of Nago, dropping the
boy to the ground. He landed on his feet, tightening his fists as he advanced on the creature. The
demon roared and charged at Nago. Nago flung himself forward, ramming into the demon's head
and knocking it down. Nago and the demon fell to the ground, laying side by side, out of energy.
Slowly, the demon pushed itself back up to its feet, gleaming at Nago with rage in its eyes. Nago
lifted his head up and looked at the demon, which was reaching toward Nago to deliver a final
blow.
Then Nago noticed something. There was a large black necklace around the demon's neck. It was
covered with glowing lights and kept, making buzzing sounds. Nago was drawn toward it.
"That must be the root of its power," thought Nago. The boy gathered up his remaining strength
and leapt upward, ripping the necklace from the monster and tumbling to the ground.
The demon growled and fell over, breathing heavily. Nago smiled as he stood victorious. The old
man and the villagers emerged from their houses and cheered for Nago. The mayor came over and
congratulated the boy.
"Ummm... congratulations on defeating the giant monster, little boy!" shouted the mayor, shaking
Nago's hand.
Suddenly, the demon stood up. The mayor screamed and Nago turned around in panic, taking a
defensive stance, prepare to protect the villagers. The demon approached Nago, halting about five
feet from him.
"Boy," started the demon. Everyone stared in shock as the demon blurted out a single word.
"Boy, I must thank you for freeing me."
Nago gazed at the demon with a confused expression. "What do you mean, freed?"
The demon smiled. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Sirrus, a demon who once resided on the
small island in the middle of a nearby lake. One day, the island's volcano exploded, and I was
badly wounded. I made my way to shore, where I met three men who I thought might help me.
Instead, they captured me and put that necklace around my neck. It put me into a state of
mesmerization, and they had complete control of me."
The mayor screamed agin in fear. "Kill him, kid, kill him!"
the demon known as Sirrus glared angrily at the mayor. "You! You were one of them!"
The townspeople surrounded the mayor with angry faces. The old man spoke up. "So you made
this creature destroy our houses, our work?!"
"He- he's obviously l- lying!!" shouted the mayor, backing away. Nago snatched the remote from
his hand. He pressed some buttons, and the necklace on the ground lit up and made noises.
"Where has all that extra tax money been going then?!" growled the old man.
"I- I bought a couple of presents for myself," said the Mayor.
"Like what?"
"a private jet."
"GET HIM!!" shouted the old man. The townspeople yelled in agreement, chasing after the
mayor who was running down the road. They chased him out of town and into the forest.
Sirrus smiled. "Boy-"
"Nago," he replied.
"Nago, I can't thank you enough for saving me. You are a very strong young boy, do you know
that?"
"Yes. My father taught me to train and become a powerful warrior. He wanted me to train under
the master of the martial arts, so now I'm on a journey, seeking the master so I can honor my
father."
Sirrus laughed. "Well, if this master of the martial arts is as good as you say, maybe I could stand
having him for a teacher too! May I accompany you on your journey?"
Nago grinned. "Sure. I could always use a traveling buddy."
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"Goodbye, Nago! Goodbye, Sirrus!" shouted the old man as he and the townspeople waved to
the two travelers.
"I'm sorry about all the damage I caused you people," apologized Sirrus.
The old man smiled. "That's okay! We know you didn't mean it! Besides, after selling the
mayor's jet, beach house, gold and rubies, and servants, we have enough money to rebuild this
town ten times over!"
"Goodbye, old man! It was nice meeting you! Good luck!" shouted Nago as he and Sirrus walked
down the path toward the western forest. the townspeople waved until the two forms disappeared
into the setting sun.
"We're on the road, Sirrus! Maybe the master will be in the next town we find!"
Sirrus took a bite out of a sandwich. "Somehow, Nago, I doubt it will be that easy. But we have
plenty of time to search."
Together, the two adventurers set off into the depths of the forest, to forge a new life, a future,
where they might accomplish their goals and realize their dreams.
"Damn, I'm tired," thought Nago as he trudged wearily down a mountain trail. He could see a
city off in the distance, and hoped to get there so he could get something to eat.
As he entered the town, he noticed that the town itself was relatively quiet. There weren't many
people outside, and those who were outside were closing their shops for the day, even though it
was hardly noon. Nago walked up to an old man and tapped him on the shoulder. "Sir?"
The old man jumped in fright when Nago touched him, but calmed down when he saw the boy
staring back at him. "Oh, hi little boy. What are you still doing up around this hour?"
Nago looked at him oddly. "It's only five o' clock."
"But the demon will be here soon!" said the old man, obviously nervous.
"Demon? What are you talking about?" asked the confused Nago.
The old man looked nervously around. "Well... we don't like to talk about it... and not at this
time. That's why everyone is closing up," he said as he ran into his shop. Nago followed. The
shop was a little restaurant with a counter and a few tables inside. The man shut his door and
looked around. He sat down at a table and wiped the sweat from his brow. "Okay... let me
explain."
The old man cleared his throat. "You see, about a year ago, the small volcano over on the island
in the middle of the lake to the west of our town erupted. It didn't go past the lake, but it did
release an evil demon who began terrorizing the town shortly after. He destroyed our shops, and
killed our friends and family. In order to stop this monster's rampage, our mayor raised taxes and
began developing weapons capable of destroying the demon. They work alright, but after a while
they wear down and we put out more money for better weapons. Lately, the mayor has developed
a giant fighting robot that has kept the demon at bay for about two weeks. But there is a decree
stating that all citizens must be indoors by five thirty in the afternoon."
Nago sat amazed as he listened to the long-winded story of the demon. "a demon... has been
plaguing your town for a year? I bet I could kill him."
The old man just stared at the small boy. "Y- you? But you're just a little kid!"
Nago grinned. "I may be a little kid, but I can do... THIS!" he shouted, smashing through a table.
The old man jumped out of his chair and gazed in awe at the little boy.
"In- incredible! I must take you to see the mayor at once!" he said, grabbing Nago and running
out the door toward the big temple at the edge of town.
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The buzzer rang at the mayor's desk. He pressed it wearily. He was a fat little man, with slicked
back blonde hair and a fashionable goatee. He wore a pair of reflective black sunglasses and a nice
looking blue suit.
"What is it?" he asked in his pig-like voice.
The secretary responded over the monitor. "Two citizens are here with a question about the
monster."
The mayor flinched. "Oh... well, send them in. I, um, always have time for my people!"
The doors to the mayor's office opened and an old man and a small boy walked in. The mayor
smirked at this walking carnival. "And what can I do for you today?"
The old man spoke up. "This little boy can save our town! He's stronger than an ox and can
surely defeat that evil demon!" He made little horns with his fingers. "This boy is super strong!"
The mayor looked at the old man with a confused expression. "Umm... whatever. Do you take
pills or something?"
Nago walked up to the mayor's desk and snatched a small metal device off of it. "What's this?"
The mayor panicked when he saw Nago holding the device. He immediately grabbed it out of the
boy's hands. "It's, uhhh, my pager! Be careful, kid! Don't wanna break something like this."
The mayor looked at the old man again. "Look, sir, we all know that the whole demon crisis is
getting on our nerves, but we have the giant robot backing us up now! We can't possibly lose!
Now, it's almost five thirty, so I suggest you get back to your house as soon as possible."
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The old man and Nago walked down the Street. "Well kid, I'm sorry..." started the old man.
"Sorry? Why? We don't need the mayor's permission! I can beat that monster anyway!" said
Nago jumping into the air and landing in front of the old man.
The streets were cleared of all life except for Nago and the old man. The old man shivered in fear.
"We're too late. The creature will be here any minute."
Nago shoved the old man behind a building. "I'll handle it. You just stay out of sight."
Then they saw it. The creature stood at the end of the road. Its pale blue skin glowed with sweat
in the savage setting sun. Its eyes were eerie and green, its fangs long and sharp. It wore a Grey
long-sleeved shirt and white pants.
Then, the robot appeared. It stood eight feet tall, and was controlled by a man inside a cockpit.
The robot began to advance toward the demon, the man in the cockpit smiling as he approached
the monster. Then, out of the blue, the demon jumped forward, ramming into the front of the
robot and knocking it over.
The mayor stood in his office, looking down on the fight going on outside. He whispered into the
controller in his hand. "Now crush the chest."
The demon roared and shoved its fist deep into the metal shell of the robot. The man inside began
to scream. The old man began to panic. "The robot's losing!!"
Nago stared in anger. Suddenly, he leapt forward, out of the alley, kicking the demon in the head
and knocking it into a crate of fruit. Nago landed on his feet and he immediately assumed a
fighting stance. The demon pushed the fruit aside and stood up, rubbing its head. The guy in the
robot hopped out and ran off down the road.
The mayor stared in awe at the boy below. "Wha- what is he doing?!"
Nago smiled and held his ground. The demon growled and dashed straight at the boy. Nago
jumped into the air, but the demon grabbed his leg and smashed him into the ground. Nago
jumped into the air, raining down on the demon, barraging it with punches. The demon grabbed
for Nago, but missed. Nago flipped backward, hitting the demon with four revelations of a
roundhouse kick. The demon stumbled around, grimacing and growling in anger. It dashed at
Nago, kicking the boy and tossing him into the air. Nago landed on a rooftop and painfully stood.
The demon hopped onto the rooftop next to Nago, swinging its foot at the boy. Nago grabbed the
demon's foot and threw it off balance. The boy ran toward the edge of the roof. the demon
breaking up the ground behind him. Its feet smashed in the wooden rooftop as it darted after the
boy. Nago jumped onto the ground, spinning around as the fierce creature followed him and
swung at the boy with his left hand. Nago kicked the demon in the face and darted over to the
robot. Straining his muscles, Nago lifted the large metal suit and hurled it at the demon. The
demon leapt into the air, slicing cleanly through the metal armor with his left hand. Nago froze as
the two pieces of the suit hit the ground. The demon smiled, then growled softly. He charged at
Nago with the ferociousness of a tiger, slamming his shoulder into Nago's chest. Nago, upon the
urge of throwing up, doubled over in pain, his legs growing weak. The boy collapsed to the
ground, gasping for breath, as the demon loomed over him. It reached down and took hold of the
back of Nago's shirt, lifting the boy high into the air. It raised its right hand to Nago's face,
slowly extending its claws, smiling with a child-like impishness about itself.
Nago grunted. He was dazed. His mind flew in circles as he tried to quickly come up with a plan.
The old man, hidden in the alley, shouted at the boy. "Boy! Boy! Do something!"
Nago screamed with all of his might, his veins straining. The demon let go of Nago, dropping the
boy to the ground. He landed on his feet, tightening his fists as he advanced on the creature. The
demon roared and charged at Nago. Nago flung himself forward, ramming into the demon's head
and knocking it down. Nago and the demon fell to the ground, laying side by side, out of energy.
Slowly, the demon pushed itself back up to its feet, gleaming at Nago with rage in its eyes. Nago
lifted his head up and looked at the demon, which was reaching toward Nago to deliver a final
blow.
Then Nago noticed something. There was a large black necklace around the demon's neck. It was
covered with glowing lights and kept, making buzzing sounds. Nago was drawn toward it.
"That must be the root of its power," thought Nago. The boy gathered up his remaining strength
and leapt upward, ripping the necklace from the monster and tumbling to the ground.
The demon growled and fell over, breathing heavily. Nago smiled as he stood victorious. The old
man and the villagers emerged from their houses and cheered for Nago. The mayor came over and
congratulated the boy.
"Ummm... congratulations on defeating the giant monster, little boy!" shouted the mayor, shaking
Nago's hand.
Suddenly, the demon stood up. The mayor screamed and Nago turned around in panic, taking a
defensive stance, prepare to protect the villagers. The demon approached Nago, halting about five
feet from him.
"Boy," started the demon. Everyone stared in shock as the demon blurted out a single word.
"Boy, I must thank you for freeing me."
Nago gazed at the demon with a confused expression. "What do you mean, freed?"
The demon smiled. "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Sirrus, a demon who once resided on the
small island in the middle of a nearby lake. One day, the island's volcano exploded, and I was
badly wounded. I made my way to shore, where I met three men who I thought might help me.
Instead, they captured me and put that necklace around my neck. It put me into a state of
mesmerization, and they had complete control of me."
The mayor screamed agin in fear. "Kill him, kid, kill him!"
the demon known as Sirrus glared angrily at the mayor. "You! You were one of them!"
The townspeople surrounded the mayor with angry faces. The old man spoke up. "So you made
this creature destroy our houses, our work?!"
"He- he's obviously l- lying!!" shouted the mayor, backing away. Nago snatched the remote from
his hand. He pressed some buttons, and the necklace on the ground lit up and made noises.
"Where has all that extra tax money been going then?!" growled the old man.
"I- I bought a couple of presents for myself," said the Mayor.
"Like what?"
"a private jet."
"GET HIM!!" shouted the old man. The townspeople yelled in agreement, chasing after the
mayor who was running down the road. They chased him out of town and into the forest.
Sirrus smiled. "Boy-"
"Nago," he replied.
"Nago, I can't thank you enough for saving me. You are a very strong young boy, do you know
that?"
"Yes. My father taught me to train and become a powerful warrior. He wanted me to train under
the master of the martial arts, so now I'm on a journey, seeking the master so I can honor my
father."
Sirrus laughed. "Well, if this master of the martial arts is as good as you say, maybe I could stand
having him for a teacher too! May I accompany you on your journey?"
Nago grinned. "Sure. I could always use a traveling buddy."
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"Goodbye, Nago! Goodbye, Sirrus!" shouted the old man as he and the townspeople waved to
the two travelers.
"I'm sorry about all the damage I caused you people," apologized Sirrus.
The old man smiled. "That's okay! We know you didn't mean it! Besides, after selling the
mayor's jet, beach house, gold and rubies, and servants, we have enough money to rebuild this
town ten times over!"
"Goodbye, old man! It was nice meeting you! Good luck!" shouted Nago as he and Sirrus walked
down the path toward the western forest. the townspeople waved until the two forms disappeared
into the setting sun.
"We're on the road, Sirrus! Maybe the master will be in the next town we find!"
Sirrus took a bite out of a sandwich. "Somehow, Nago, I doubt it will be that easy. But we have
plenty of time to search."
Together, the two adventurers set off into the depths of the forest, to forge a new life, a future,
where they might accomplish their goals and realize their dreams.