Shining Wisdom Script - Part Two
 

(beginning of game, at Mars' house)

 

Voice: ...Mars ...Mars

Voice: Yooohoo….Mars…. Wake up, pumpkin! Oh, honestly! That child could sleep through an earthquake!

 

 

(in Mars' bedroom; grandma enters)

Grandma: Come on now, Mars. Get your behind out of bed this very moment! You wouldn’t want to be late for your very first day of work, now would you?

(Mars jumps out of bed)

Grandma: I don’t see how you could have forgotten. This is the day you start your service at the castle! You have a big set of shoes to fill. Your father, Jiles, was the greatest knight ever to serve the King. He wouldn’t have dreamt of being late for his rounds at the castle, and neither will you!

 

(grandma moves to stand in front of Mars; screen fades to black and moves outside the house, to where Mars’ grandpa is waiting)

 

Grandpa: Oh, fiddlesticks to gingersnaps! Mars is late getting out of bed again! That boy needs a good dose of reality, I say! He’ll never amount to anything with his head tucked in the bloomin’ clouds!

(grandpa walks back and forth impatiently)

Grandpa: In the 10 years since Mars’ parents died, I’ve tried to teach that boy responsibility. I just don’t know if I’ve gotten through. I mean, the child IS gifted, no doubt about that. I see more of his father in him every day. I just worry about him… I mean…

 

 

(shakes head in frustration)

Grandpa: …Oh fiddle! I don’t know what I mean. I’m just a senile old has-been, with too much time to worry about the past, when I should be concentrating on Mars’ future!
Besides, since I taught Mars all our family’s legendary skills, the boy is bound to become another great warrior. But, I’m still the master of the Acceleration Skill around these parts…yaaaaaa!

(winds up full speed on Acceleration Skill and knocks over barrel, crashing into a tree and falling down)

Grandma: Oh Ebinezer! You crazy nincompoop! What in Hades are you trying to prove now?! I mean, honestly! You’re not the spring chicken I married anymore! Leave the shenanigans to the kids, okay?

 

 

(Ebinezer quickly jumps up and turns around)

Ebinezer: Hrmph! O..oh…you saw that, did ya? Um…er…I was just, ahhh…killing time. You were late, you know.

(Ebinezer walks over to stand in front of grandma and Mars)

Grandma: Yes, well we’re here now. Tell me, what do you think of our grandson? Doesn’t he look handsome? When I saw him in his armor, it just gave me chills. He looks so much like his father.

 

Ebinezer: Ah, well! Yes…yes he certainly does! And, once I’m sure he’s remembered the Acceleration skill I taught him, we can send him off to the castle with no worries! So, what do ya say, Mars? Give your ‘ol grandfather a show! Let’s see our Acceleration skill!

(Mars looks unsurely at his grandma)

Grandma: Oh, Ebinezer, are you serious! Mars knows the skill. You taught him!

 

Ebinezer: Yes, but all he mostly did is watch me do it. I’m worried that he may not be able to use it in an actual battle situation!

(Ebinezer walks over to guard the gate from Mars exiting)

Ebinezer: Okay, Mars, imagine I’m your worst enemy. Don’t hold back. Hit me with your best shot! I won’t let you out of here until you can knock me away from the gate! Les’se what you’re made of!

 

Grandma: <sigh> You know your grandfather, dear. When he’s got his mind made up, it’s impossible to change it. You’d better show him what he wants to see. Fortunately, he’s a tough old bag of bones. Show him that you’re tougher!

(if Ebinezer is hit with no acceleration gauge):

Ebinezer: Mars, that was pathetic! You weren’t even trying to use the skill of Acceleration!! Kick up those boots and hit me harder!

 

 

(if Ebinezer is hit with first acceleration gauge):

Ebinezer: Come…on, Mars! What in tarnation was that supposed to be? A love tap? I assure you that the monsters out there will not respond in kind to one of those. You’ll have to do much better than that! C’mon boy, hit me HARD!

(if Ebinezer is hit with second acceleration gauge):

Ebinezer: Oh, come on, Mars! What are you afraid of? That kind of push will make you ‘wedgie boy’ at the castle! You don’t want to be the laughing-stock of all the knights, do you? Then back up and hit me at top speed!

 

 

(if Ebinezer is hit with third acceleration gauge):

Ebinezer: Hmmm…That was an improvement, but I know you can do better! After all, there are some very strong monsters out there. Wind ‘em up, and hit me harder still!

(if Ebinezer is hit with fourth, and strongest, acceleration gauge; this will knock him over):

Ebinezer: Ooof… Well done… Ungh…

 

 

(grandma walks through the gate and past Mars to stand in front of Ebinezer)

Grandma: Oh, dear! Darling! Are you all right?!!

(Ebinezer jumps up from the ground)

Ebinezer: Unnggghh. Yes, yes, I’m fine. At least Mars has shown me what he’s made of! Remember that trick. If you do, you’ll have no problem fighting all but the strongest of opponents!
Oh, and that skill is the only thing that will damage an enemy if you’re not equipped with a sword. Don’t forget that!

 

 

(Ebinezer walks past Mars and grandma, heading for the house)

Grandma: Dear, where you going?

Ebinezer: I think…I twisted my neck. I’m going to…unghh …lie down for awhile.
Oh yes, one last thing. I have heard tales of those that added magic orbs to their skills. It’s s’posed to change the effect. If you find any orbs, equip them and re-test your skill. It might change things…

 

 

(Ebinezer goes into the house)

Grandma: Well, now, you’d better get moving! To get to the castle, walk down this path, then head west. When you arrive at Odegan Castle, head for the soldier’s quarters and look for your father’s friend, Sir Kaizel.
Mars, remember. Your father was the greatest warrior this land has ever seen. Work hard to unlock the hero that lies within you. Your father would ask no less of you…

(grandma heads towards the house, turns around, nods at you, then disappears into the house, leaving you to arrive at Odegan Castle)