(They began their travel to the south with Merlin as their mentor. She trained Katherine with her strength, changing abilities and endurance. Anastacya, Shion and Joss trained with her last part, Spirit. Each one gained new abilities. At the end of each day, Merlin sat beside the fire and told stories of the ancient past. The last day finally arrived and Joss ends the training.)
Joss: (Pants) Damn. How did I?
Merlin: Well, you have improved quite a lot.
Joss: Can you show me with numbers?
(Merlin lowers her face then makes a magic circle and some numbers appeared)
Joss: Is this true?!
(He exits the training ground angry. Merlin follows)
Anastacya: What is his problem?
Merlin: You can measure progress with numbers, although it is not always right. Well let's get ready, we are here, in the port.
(A fresh breeze can be felt alongside the taste of salt water)
Anastacya: And what about him?
Merlin: Leave him be for the moment. He needs to let out the steam. Gather everyone, we are going into the port.
Lucas: (Notices Joss.) Hey Joss, are you ok?
Joss: It's just that from the moment I came to this world, I have trained my ass out only to gain almost nothing. It's frustating.
(Vita comes silently)
Vita: Master, Merlin is calling us.
Joss: Oh, Vita. Yeah sure.
(He changes his face so she couldn't see his frustration)
Joss: Lucas, let's go.
Lucas: ok...oh and Joss remember, without sacrifices no achievement can be made.
(They both head to the port)
(Once in the port, Merlin moves and takes a big breath)
Merlin: Just like old times. I will get ourselves the transportation we need. You can walk around but don't get too far!
(She then walks to one of the bars inside. Shion and Anastacya began a little walk in the port. They are greeted by the fishermen and the kids.)
Kid #1: We need to be ready when she sets sail!
Kid #2: Yes! They say it happens every thousand years and I don't wanna miss it!!
(Both adventurers are left speechless)
Shion: What do you think that will happen?
Anastacya: Maybe some kind of festivity?
(They walked some more and waited outside of the bar for Merlin. On the other hand, Joss went with Vita. She stares for a moment at the kids playing with a ball.)
Joss: Do you want one?
Vita: Um..no..I can't possibly ask for something like that.
Joss: Hey, it isn't bad to have fun sometimes. Wait here.
(He enters a shop. The ball lands near Vita and one of the kids approach her.)
Kid: Hey can you pass me the—
(Vita tilts her head. Another kid arrives)
Kid #2: Dude, stay away! She is a...a halfling, and a slave...
(Vita lowers her head with sadness. They picked up the ball and ran away. Joss exits the shop and threw something at her. She grabs it and notices that is a red ball.)
Joss: Here. Now we both can play sometime.
(He smiles. Her face turns a little red and is filled with hope.)
Joss: Now, let's go and wait for Merlin!
(They both walked and waited outside with Shion and Anastacya)
(From the bar, a man comes out with an angry face. Merlin follows him.)
Man: And who are the ones that will come with me?!
Merlin: Alright guys, I want you to meet Captain Harlock. He will do us the pleasure of take us to the south continent in exchange for our assistance with some healing.
Anastacya: Healing?
Merlin: Yes. Now let's go.
Harlock: Come on and move yar assess to the goddamn ship!
(They follow the captain until they arrive at a little wooden ship. From it, a gorgeous blond woman comes out. She waits for them)
Woman: Captain, the preparations are complete!
Harlock: Good, Kei. This here are the healers, Merlin and her squad. Prepare them a cabin and hand them the insignias.
(Harlock enters the ship)
Harlock: I Harlock, allow Merlin and her group to enter Arcadia.
(The ship glows. Kei stand at the docks and hand them a strange amulet.)
Kei: As long as you are inside the Arcadia, wear this. It will allow you free movement in the ship. Also, it can heal some wounds.
Joss: Heal wounds?
Kei: Yeah, believe me, you WILL need it.
(She turns and laughs softly.)
Merlin: Well, let's go inside!
Anastacya: Are you sure Merlin? This ship is...(looks around) not so safe...
Shion: It looks good to me.
(Everyone laughs and comes inside the ship)
(Once inside, Harlock stands in the center)
Harlock: This is my crew.
(The crew began to laugh)
Harlock: And this is my vice-captain, Kei.
Kei: Hello there.
Harlock: There is just three rules here:
1. Obey your captain
2. Do your fucking job
And 3...(He grins)
Crew member: There are no rules!!!
Harlock: Hell yeah. You, mage, which ones are gonna do the healing?
Merlin: Myself and my pupil, Anastacya.
(Harlock gives a contemptuous look to Anastacya)
Harlock: I can vouch for your power, but her...
Merlin: Don't be. She is as good as I.
Harlock: If you say so. The rest, just don't die.
Joss: Did he say...die?
Shion: Merlin! What is going to happen?
Merlin: Nothing bad little Shion.
Vita: Master...I'm scare.
Joss: Just go and stay alongside Merlin. She will protect you from harm.
Vita: But I want to stay with you.
Joss: Once we arrive at our destination, we will play. I promise you.
(She gives a healthy smile)
Vita: Ok!
(She runs to Merlin)
Merlin: Stay with me.
(The little ship began to set sail)
(From one of the cabins, a man comes out.)
Kei: Oh, I almost forgot, we have another passenger. His name is—
Welf: Welf Crozzo! It's a pleasure to meet ya all!!!
Anastacya: He sure is loud...
Shion: Hello! I'm Shion, and this is Anastacya, Joss, Vita, Merlin, Lucas and Katherine.
Welf: It's a pleasure to meet you all! And what do you do on these waters?
Shion: Well, we are in some adventure it is?
Joss: Yeah.
Welf: Niiice! Are you going to Sylira?
Joss: Sylira?
Welf: Yesh! That's the name of the south country. Really quiet, not so much problems.
Joss: Then yes!
Welf: It seems you are very energetic, like me!!
Anastacya: And annoying too...
(The ship continues to set sail and a strange mist comes in sight. After a brief moment, the little wooden ship changes form.)
(Harlock stands in the center of the ship.)
Harlock: Men! It's the time we have been waiting for so long!
Crewmen: Yeah!
Harlock: The Universal Whale has come again after a thousand years and it's our job to protect them from those stupid mercenaries and people who want to hurt them!
Crewmen: Yea!!!
Harlock: And maybe we can die while doing so!
Crewmen: YEAH
(They all laugh)
Anastacya: M-Merlin...what's happening?!
Merlín: Oh, didn't I told you? This ship and the people in it are cursed with immortality and they have the task to protect the Universal Whale, a creature that comes from space to this world to give birth. While doing so, mercenaries and different kinds of people come for it. One scale from it can be sold for more than a million golden coins. And if you manage to kill it...well...but that isn't our job. We were allowed transportation in exchange for us to keep healing it. They are tasked with protecting her. So, you and I must do our work correctly, and try not to die in the process.
(From the distant, a creature begins to surface)
Harlock: Men! Let the birth and the leave of the whale begin!!!! Sound the music!!!!