I still havn't heard from Mamoru, I'm getting kind of worried. I got somewhat of a message, telling me to meet someone at the teleporter to the caves. I think it was from Mamoru, but I'm not so sure. I thought maybe he was in a hurry to send me the message, and that's why it lacked important details. When I arrived, Mamoru was nowhere to be found though, instead, there was a creepy black HUcast with a tail...
"It's time for you to challenge the caves...your instructor has delayed you long enough."
His voice was so deep and raspy, it gave me the chills. I couldn't do much else but just nod. Somehow I felt that Mamoru had something to do with this though, otherwise I wouldn't have agreed to any of it.
The caves are really nothing like what was described in our text books. They're much more hot, the gases are much stronger, almost to the point that my burning nose was going to make me cry.
My new HUcast friend was a big help in getting me used to the sharks. He didn't say much, but his tactics in facing them made me realize that they weren't so tough. I held my ground and tried to show as much strength as I would for Mamoru.
I don't know where this HUcast came from, his fighting style was much different than anything taught to us in school too. He was also lacking a Mag and had a tail...or maybe the tail counted as his Mag? I'm not sure, I'm confusing myself again
The deeper caves were much more pleasant. They were more damp, had a cooler temperature, and I was surprised to see that there was even some lush vegitation poking up through various patches on the walls. Strangely enough, the same creatures that endured the smothering heat of the upper caves were able to thrive here as well. The evil Sharks and Grass Assassins scare me the most. Why can't there be anything cute like Rappies down there?
The final area of the caves had the touch of man added to it. I could see the remains of our machines all over the walls. Could this be nearing the enterance to the mines? I've heard that we've mined on Ragol, but what ever for? And why havn't they directly told the public? Is this HUcast taking me to the mines?
"This is as far as we go... your instructor will finish this training on a later date."
I was confused, but just then he created a Telepipe. I told him, "I'm not going back to Pioneer 2 after coming this far!" He didn't agree with my stand though and grabbed the front of my shirt and tossed me inside.
Somehow when I arrived back at town, he was able to close the pipe from his side. I don't know who that HUcast is, but he certainly is rude. Maybe Mamoru can explain things when he gets back...if he's coming back. No! I can't talk like that. I have to believe that there's not a war going on. How could that be on our peaceful star ship? It just can't be. I'm sure Mamoru is just doing some mercenary work or something. I'll hear about it when he gets back.
Until tomorrow Diary. I'm going to study a bit in my room and hopefully Mamoru will return in the morning to continue my training. I'm worried.
Shinobu