Chapter 8: The Attack of the Akoi Tribe
Crono and Lucca exited the gate and appeared in thin air because the time gate was stationed at the edge of the cliff. They screamed as they plummeted to the ground. They landed safely on their feet.
"I'll never get used to that." Lucca told Crono.
"Me neither." Crono said. "Let's head for the Ioka Village."
Crono and Lucca walked down the Mystic Mountain. They baked in the heat of the sun, which was hotter than 90 degrees. It didn't help that they were near an active volcano either.
"Crono wait a second while I fill by water bottle." Lucca said.
Lucca went over to a small spring in the ground. She was surprised that the water was cool, not boiling in the heat of the sun. She splashed some of the water on her face. Crono and Lucca continued to walk down the mountain. A cool breeze blew on Lucca. Twenty minutes later, Crono and Lucca reached the foot of the mountain. One hour later, they could see the Ioka village. The village was engulfed in flames. Meanwhile, there were many warriors fighting.
"Wh- What's going on?" Lucca asked.
"I don't know, but let's go help the Ioka." Crono said.
He had a very serious look on his face as he drew his sword. Lucca drew her gun. The Zonker 39 XFB. An upgraded version of the Zonker 38, a gun Lucca invented a year ago. She used it to bust Crono out of jail when he was about to be executed at Guardia Castle by a demon disguised as the Chancellor.
Crono and Lucca ran towards the village. They were confronted by 9 cave warriors. They looked bigger than the Ioka with black hair and clubs made of sharp stones. Crono slashed at two only to discover that they wouldn't fall so easily. Lucca shot full force at 3 of the warriors, but the laser only seemed to scratch the warriors. More warriors appeared behind Crono and Lucca, surrounding them.
Like a flash through the air, a warrior, obviously Ioka, dropped down on one of the black haired cavemen. It was Ayla, ex-chief of the Ioka tribe and the strongest warrior. She had helped Crono save the future. She charged at 2 of the warriors. Crono and Lucca stayed on guard as more warriors came at them. Lucca quickly cast a Fire 2 spell, which blasted all warriors around them back.
From the village, a group of Ioka warriors came to help Ayla, Crono, and Lucca. They were lead by Kino, chief of the Ioka tribe and Ayla's husband. The Ioka fought with all of their strength.
Just then, out of the Lava field to the east, a very loud whistle came. All of the black haired warriors all ran off with great speed to the lava field.
"IOKA GO!" Kino yelled.
"NO LET THEM GET FAR!" Ayla yelled.
The fighters of the Ioka tribe pursued the black hair warriors, but a mysterious smokescreen appeared. When it cleared, the black hairs were nowhere to be found. The Ioka were confused.
"Put out village fire!" Kino yelled.
All of the warriors of the Ioka tribe went to put the fire out. Out from the clouds came the giant Dactyl. Riding them was the Laruba tribe. The Laruba tribe used to be scared to fight and they hid from the world. They joined with the Ioka tribe, but later, started their own village. The Dactyl were carrying large rock bowls filled with water. They dumped them onto the village, quickly putting the fire out.
The Ioka village was a wreck. The women and children, who had hid in the forest, now returned.
"This is so terrible." Lucca said. "Who were those black hair tribesmen?"
"I don't know. Where's Ayla?" Crono asked.
They looked around and saw Ayla talking to Kino. She looked over at them and walked over.
"Nice to see Crono. Lucca too." Ayla said. "Ayla thank for help fight Akoi tribe."
"You're welcome but exactly what's going on?" Crono asked.
Ayla explained how 2 weeks ago, the Akoi appeared and ordered the Ioka to surrender. They fought many battles. She explained a previous battle where a guy who seemed to be the strongest fighter in the Akoi Tribe, ambushed Ayla and her hunting group. Ayla was able to escape but the rest of her group was killed. As she ran away, she saw a man with a cape and a woman with pink hair, standing on a cliff above.
"Tsunusko and Mii!" Lucca said.
"Who and Lucca?" Ayla asked confused.
Crono and Lucca explained their encounter Tsunusko and Mii and about their quest for Schala.
"There must be somebody determined to kill up all." Crono said.
"I hope Marle and Magus are alright." Lucca said.
"Journey must wait. Ayla will fight Akoi at lair." Ayla said.
Kino walked over.
"Ayla go to Akoi Ancient Cave at Tyrano Lair" Kino asked.
"Yes. Ayla go fight. Kino stay here and protect people." Ayla told him.
"We're going too!" Crono said.
"Yeah! We might run into Tsunusko and Mii" Lucca said.
"OK. Ayla will need Crono and Lucca Magic."
With that, Ayla, Crono, and Lucca headed for the Dactyl's Nest.