(Joss opens his eyes. A black world. Nothing else, besides him...the Kid. He walks slowly, in his feet, it seems like water.)

Kid: You really are something.

(A smile appears. Joss rises his eyes, trying to look at him.)

Joss: Who are you?

Kid: Finally, NOW you are asking the important questions! But first, who are YOU?

Joss: I...I don't know...

(The Kid comes and go around Joss.)

Kid: Do you wish to know how the little boy ended?

Joss:...Yes...

(At the wave of its hand, a scene appears.)

Kid: The boy found a partner, someone who made a heaven in his hellish live. She was shy, but kind. Silent, yet lovable. Their meeting? Destiny, maybe. She healed the wounds made by his family. Her name? Amelia Anderson. Her family: his father died when she was only 2. Now she was 7, same with the boy. She was a neighbor to him, 2 houses away. They met on a rainy day. He was outside. She came to him with an umbrella and after that day, they spent almost all the time together. They went to school together. His hell on school turned to paradise by her side. She loved music more than anything. She played violin, piano and some guitar. He loved hearing her music. They bonded strongly. 1 year passed and her mother remarried. His stepdad, a tall man with a beard. The boy didn't liked the idea, but to him, she needed a man to protect the family. She changed somehow, but he didn't knew in what. To his misery, the boy's father left the house. His parents fought constantly and couldn't handle the pressure of the house. Money problems.

(The Kid keeps showing images, one after another.)

Kid: The boy had to endure all. His only salvation: Amelia. Years passed. His mother and siblings kept abusing the boy, while he kept silent. His mother, a devotee to a certain "god", believed her marriage and her problems were caused by misfortune, and they needed cleansing. Only the boy's grandmother could save him from her abuse, sometimes. She was in a wheelchair. She suffered a stroke and all her left side died. Even then, she loved the boy with a strong love. But she died, when he was only 12 years old. How? Nobody knows.

(The Kid smiles.)

Kid: Some say she had another stroke, others, a burglar came and killed her. He didn't knew. But he wept for her, almost to the point of dying. He could withstand it, with the help of the girl. Amelia, although she changed. Somehow, he felt it. And something did happen indeed.

(The Kid disappears. In front of him, an image that made Joss heart break. Amelia was in the boy's hands. Blood everywhere. And a smile...)

(Joss awakens again in Cathe Village. He finds himself in tears. He wipes them but feels his face different. He stands and go to the bathroom. He takes a look at himself in a mirror, but surprise was the only thing he found in his reflection. He stares upon the reflection. He notices that his entire face was covered by a thick, well-trimmed beard. He touches it, in amazement. A grim smile appears in his face. He undressed himself completely. To his surprise, he can see that the scar in his back began to heal. He looks sad. But what most took his mind and breath away was the color of his hair and his left eye. The tip of his hair began turning white while his iris was a crimson red. He touches the mirror, as if to find an answer to all what is happening to him. The door opens. Isabella enters and looks at Joss naked. She isn't ashamed or embarrassed upon looking at him. Her face shows worry. She goes to him and hugs him from the back.)

Isabella: Everything will be ok.

(He doesn't answer.)

Isabella: I will wait outside.

(He changes into some clothes he finds nearby and exits the house. The rays of the sun were harsh or so he thinks. He never thought about it. Outside, the people murmur and look at him.)

Villagers: Jaeger...He is the Jaeger...Dragon Slayer...

(Isabella awaits him, leaning against a wall.)

Isabella: How do you feel?

Joss: I feel...strange...

Isabella: You almost made me have a heart attack.

(He makes a small smile.)

Isabella: Come, Arya and Bulwark are waiting for us...for you...

(She takes his hand and guides him to a small house.)

(While Joss and Isabella are out Bulwark comes into the small house carrying a large bag of groceries. He leaves it on the table and organizes it then makes way to the living room for Arya. When he finds her, he gives her a bouquet of flowers with a sweet smile on his face)

Bulwark: For you, gorgeous.

(She blushes but tries to hide it. She hears the sound of the door opening and Joss alongside Isabella enters the house. Arya stands quickly and observe the changes in Joss. The Deadman shares a low smile at both.)

Arya: Jaeger, ok?

Joss: Yeah...

Bulwark: Good work champ. I would hug ya but, you're probably still a little sore.

(He heads into the kitchen and starts to cook)

(Joss stays silent.)

Joss: What...happened after?

Isabella: You fell unconscious, yet we defeated the Vildrays and the Moderno guy. It was very impressive what you did.

Arya: You strong, and fast.

(The Cathe chief enters the house smiling.)

Cathe Chief: Look at what we have here, the Dragon Slayer Hunters! You all make me very proud! I have come to deliver good news. The armors and weapons made out of the Vildrays are done.

(Bulwark comes out of the kitchen)

Bulwark: Good day Chief. That's wonderful news. But now, what'll be for us here? Do we have another mission? Or do we leave?

(He looks around)

Bulwark: Because it is quite cozy here hahaha.

Cathe Chief: You can stay here forever if you want! You are heroes in this village!

(From behind him, a gorgeous woman, wearing a green dress appeared. She bypasses the Chief and go stray where Bulwark and Joss are. She gazes at them.)

Woman: I though the Jaeger was more robust. Like this guy over there.

(She points at Bulwark. Isabella became a little jealous. Arya stares at the woman.)

Cathe Chief: Sorry, this fella 'ere is our Smith. Her name, B.

(She smiles.)

B: A pleasure meeting you, oh Dragon Slayers!

Cathe Chief: She was the one who designed and made all the armor and weapons for you.

B: I have to say, you people slayed a very strong monster. All the materials were high quality, like nothing I have ever saw before.

Bulwark: Thank you for your service. It is highly appreciated. And as for Jae here, well looks can be deceiving, this kid here can pack a punch.

(Pats on Joss's shoulder)

Bulwark: Quick question, what is the deal with all the blacksmiths having a letter as their name? I find that curious.

(He laughs and creates distance from her.)

(B smiles.)

B: Well, many hunters make the same questions, but I never answer. But for you, who slayed such a beast, I think it will be a befitting reward. You see, all the smiths in Monster Island are sisters. Each one had a name, once. But we took an oath, when something....happened...and decided to change our name to the initial only. Our mother still lives, and she is the best Smith on the whole island, then continues with S, me, the one in Yukumo Village and the little one, M. Although we don't talk too much, we share a dream: To make the best armor and weapon for the hunters. Now, you need to go to my shop to collect what I have done.

(A voice could be heard from the door.)

Lyra: What she says is true. Only the best smiths in the island, and I add, in whole Oamni.

Isabella: Lyra!

Arya: Kitty!!!!

Lyra: How have you been?

Bulwark: Excellent in matter in fact. How about you, whiskers?

(He winks at her and smiles out of kindness.)

Lyra: I have been here and there. Also, I have heard many things. You have slayed the fabled Vildrays, one of them of course, makers of this land. But in the process, there has been some...changes...

(She looks at Joss.)

Lyra: But I am here with other things to matter. There has been sightseeing of the Guardian Mitzusune in Yukumo Village in the past day. Rumors say, Sygma himself will be in the village to gather Dragon parts.

Arya: Sygma...

Isabella: But all this gathering...

B: One thing is clear: Parts from the Vildrays have high endurance and very strong element resistance, but carving, crafting and developing are very hard.

Isabella: Why do you say it?

(B takes a cigarette and lights it.)

B: If myth is correct, and you have demonstrated to be true, there are only 2 Vildrays left: Crimson and White. Both are very strong but the one you should be careful is the white one. Some myths say it has intelligence and can even communicate. I guess he is trying to find the White one, since its materials are top notch among his brethren.

Bulwark: Interesting... That power cannot get into their hands. I've seen my share of Moderno technology with incredibly high magic imbedded... Not a good sight in the wrong hands.... That's... How I lost my last squad.

(He backs away from the group and turns around. He does a gesture of cleaning his eyes. He takes a deep breath and turns back around.)

Bulwark: But we can't go now, not yet. Jae needs to rest heavily.

Joss: I would like to rest a day. After that, we can move.

Cathe Chief: As you wish. You are our guests.

Joss: Do you have a library or something similar?

Cathe Chief: Library? Hmmmm... There are records in the Hall if you want to know.

Joss: Yes. Can you take me there?

Cathe Chief: Of course. Follow me!

Joss: I will be back soon.

(Joss leaves the house with the Chief.)

B: Well, what about you, big guy? Will you come and take all the weapons?

(B talks to Bulwark.)

Arya: Me come with Bulwark.

(Says a little jealous.)

B: Ok, little lady.

(She smiles.)

(He looks at Arya and smiles)

Bulwark: Little with a big heart. We always got each other's back, so pretty much where one goes the other follows. So, lead the way, M.

Lyra: Isabella, could we talk outside?

Isabella: S-sure Lyra.

Lyra: Come.

(In her 2 paws she walks out of the house.)

(Bulwark goes to the door and let's everyone out)

Bulwark: Don't burn the house down, Whiskers.