On the grassy plains, the small group of robots and humans huddled around the fire. Except for the robots, who were guarding the site.
"So what now?" Pazu's voice was soft.
Makoto stood up. "I must continue to protect the princess at all costs, but I have another goal. The military have built a super air destroyer called Leviathan. It's the ultimate weapon, using Laputa technology. I will go there and destroy or disable it."
"How can you do that?" Pazu asked incredulously. "Air destroyers are super powerful. Believe us when we say we've seen what they can do."
"No it isn't." Makoto removed the red Etherium crystal from his pocket. "This has the power to destroy it."
"The crystal?"
"Yes. It was made for a purpose. This is one of my purposes for it, to stop that technology from being used to dominate the entire globe."
"How did you even know that this…super air destroyer existed?"
"I just know." Somehow, after the vision Makoto had with his father, he was filled with information. "I will go there alone. A Laputian must be the one to end this, and that one is me."
"We need to go with you!" Pazu suddenly shouted. "You can't go alone!"
"I can and I will." Makoto's voice was stern and selfless. "I must do this by myself, Pazu. If you do not agree, I will fight you."
"STOP IT! Stop it, both of you!"
Both Pazu and Makoto turned to face Sheeta.
The princess's face was covered in tears. "Why can you only talk about destroying and fighting! Why must you fight? Why can't we all just leave this and live in peace!"
Makoto recovered first. "There is no peace." He answered mournfully. "You cannot stop me, princess. I must go. You cannot come, or you will surely die."
As Makoto turned to the robots, Sheeta ran to hug him.
He sidestepped it. "I'm sorry, Sheeta, but that is standard protocol. A guard is to never develop personal feelings or come in intimate contact with any members of the Royal family, or it could jeopardize his duty." Pushing the pain and sadness out of his aching heart, he walked to the robots. "I shall only need one of you." He said. "Return to Laputa, the rest of you."
Author's note: I'm sorry this chap is short, but I think it's the best way to end this part. The next will be longer.