The Happiness I've Dreamt of

What's this! Be careful, Adders! Something doesn't feel right.

What's that? What's going on, Elga?

We're being hunted... Someone's watching us from the shadows.

How can anyone hunt us in the middle of town? Could it be those creepy hooded guys?

Over there! It's coming right at us, Adders!

It's a fiendish cat! We could be done for!

I-It's just a cat... Don't you think you're overreacting a little?

Overreacting?! This thing has been tracking us for days, just biding its time!

Mee...ow♪

Isn't it a cute little guy. I think he likes you, Elga.

That's a pretty fancy collar he's got on. Looks like he's got an owner.

Why do I need to know whether it has a collar or not?

Come on... There's no need to be so hard on him. Do you hate cats or something?

It's the opposite really, I really like cats!

But just look at this guy... I just don't like this one at all. He just follows me and won't give up.

Meeee...ow♪

Hey! C-Can't you take a hint?!

Hate to tell you this, but it looks like he really likes you.

Wargh! C-Cut it out! Don't attack me!

Don't you get it, Adders? He comes at me all the time trying to rip me to shreds!

M-My head hurts... Ugh...

Meoooooow♪

It hurts... What did I do to deserve that?

At least the cat enjoyed itself!

Just exactly whose side are you on, Adders?! You big jerk!

What's this? Did you drop something?

Huh? It's a ring of some sort. But I don't own anything like this.

Come to think of it, that cat was trying pretty hard to grab onto your waistcoat. Maybe the ring came from him.

Why would a cat have a ring? You think it belonged to the owner?

Not much else we can do... Let's go return the ring.

Guess you're right, I think I saw the cat making its way to the Serena Coast.

Where the heck did that cat get to? This is starting to get annoying.

It couldn't have gotten very far.

Eow...Meow.

Th-That noise! He's stalking us once more from the shadows! Come out you coward!

Argh! You dare attack me while my back is turned!

Hahaha, it's not easy sneaking up on Elga like that. You've got some skills, kitty.

That's right, just keep on laughing... Let's return the ring and go home already.

That takes care of that. The ring's all his again.

Meeeow...

Are you really going home so soon? Look at his eyes, he looks so sad.

What are you talking about?! He's not my cat!

Well, he's got an owner somewhere so there's not much we can do. Later, kitty.

What the, ! What's gotten you so worked up today?!

Huh? Something's up. Is he trying to warn us about something?

What is going on?

*growl*

No way! Is that what I think it is?!

Shut up, Hound. What's going on?

Ogre Baron?!

My my, why isn't this a coincidence?!

What are you doing here?!

Calm down. Have I done anything wrong?

Ah! You're that masked doofus who brings his dumb dog everywhere. You're nothing but a little creep.

You've got a sharp tongue, young lady. Hound here was just tracking down an interesting smell.

Meooow.

*growl* Bow wow!

He's getting worked up. Are you walking around with something to eat by chance?

No idea what you're talking about. Or are you saying your dumb dog wants to eat this cat here?

I've never seen Hound worked up over a simple cat before...

......

It can't be! Why are you and that cat, ?! No, there's no mistaking it...

What do you want with this cat? Usually I'd let anyone have it, but because it's you... I think I'll keep it.

N-No way! Could it be that, ! But that means, ! It can't be...

Wh-What's wrong with you? You can't just stare at someone's face like that...

I would never have dreamed to see you like this, but there's no mistake...

Princess Elrigag!

Eh? Did you say "Princess"? You've gotten me mistaken for someone else, right?

I see... Your memory has yet to return... But there's a way to fix that.

How long has it been since I've been so excited? Heh heh... I've got to start preparing for this.

S-Stop right there, Ogre Baron!

What they heck was that about? Did I catch the eye of another shady character?

Looks that way... That guy called you Elrigag for some reason though...

A case of mistake identity, right? I don't know anything about some princess or preparations or anything! Come on, Adders! Let's follow that idiot!

Wait! That guy's got his eyes on you. He could have something up his sleeve...

Hah! Then we'll just have to catch him and force him to tell us what he's planning! He's got to be nearby, Adders. Let's go!

Meow!

What about this guy? I think we better bring him along.

I'll leave this one to you. He doesn't concern me.

You can come with us, but you have to stay behind me, okay? Ogre Baron is our enemy you see.

Well, he's got to be somewhere along the coast. Let's catch up to him!

Aha! There you are! We've got you now Ogre Melon! Tell us what you're planning!

Well well... I told you that I'm a baron! Not a melon or a marron!

Heh... It's been a long time since we talked like this Princess Elrigag.

Who are you talking about?! That's not my name!

Hahaha! Not much I can say until your memory returns, I suppose.

So, let me awaken those dormant memories inside of you!

What the, ?! I can't...move...

Elga?!

Well then... Let's start this off!

Eeeeyaaa!

This is, !

Did he just...change your clothes?

Oh... Actually, that didn't hurt at all.

But I don't feel comfortable in these. There are too many needless ruffles on this outfit.

You there! What's the meaning of making me wear this? Is this some kind of joke?

I have no ill-will today. Quite this opposite actually. That outfit was made just for you.

The only one who could walk around in those clothes with ease was Princess Elrigag... Are you not convinced?

Well... That could be true... Something deep down is telling me not to throw these clothes away...

But these clothes are making my head hurt! How could these clothes be just for me?

I believe this means that just putting on the clothes isn't enough.

That's right! The food! I'll make you try your favorite meat then!

Urgh!

What did he just, ?!

My head... It hurts so much! I can't understand it, but I get so angry when you speak to me... I can't hold back anymore... I'll tear you to pieces!

That's enough, Baron! She's telling you to stop... What is this all for?!

I haven't done anything to harm her. All I want to do is make Elrigag happy. Isn't it a good thing to find something that you lost so long ago?

What could be good about this?! She looks like she's in so much pain!

That's because the process isn't completed yet.

Hmm... It looks like we're still missing a piece to this puzzle.

Princess Elrigag, please come to the Ancient Battlefield. There I can give you exactly what you wish.

Nrgh... My head...

Hang in there, Elga! Are you alright?

Yeah... It's a little better now...

Meow meow? Meow...

What's Baron thinking by causing Elga so much pain?

Darnit! What's going on?! Baron and this cat too?!

Get away from me! Just looking at you makes me sick!

......

Hey! Come back!

And these clothes make me feel like a festival tree. They're getting on my nerves!

I've gotta get them off me right now!

W-Wait just a moment! This isn't the best place for that. Let's head back to the inn first.

Whatever...

Hey Adders. Remember what I said before? It feels like there's a hole in my heart. Baron, that cat... It's like they are digging deeper into that hole!

So, you're saying that Baron and that cat have some connection to your past, right?

I don't know but...

I hate it! I don't want to know anything about what's in that hole! Anyone who tries to tell me is my enemy!

I got it... That cat, and especially Baron, are causing you so much pain. I can't just allow him to get away with what he's doing... I'm going to go stop Baron.

The heck are you saying, Adders?! If you're going after him, then you're taking me with you.

But Baron will surely do something to cause you more pain.

I'd prefer to remember everything after kicking in his teeth rather than letting him do as he wishes! He started this, now I'm gonna end it.

If that's what you want... Just don't get in over your head.

Thank you, Adders!

Next stop, the Ancient Battlefield. Let's make Baron pay!

The vindictiveness of countless souls swirls around this land... Don't you think that you are the one to take this all back? Right, Princess Elrigag?

Shut up! I'm Elga! My name's not Elrigag, you hear?! You're gonna regret all this! I'll kick you back wherever you come from!

Hold it. I'm not your opponent this time. Take a moment to relax.

Muahaha... I knew such a fine gentleman such as yourself would come with the princess. Everything's going according to plan.

What's that? Your plan also involves me somehow?

Yes, but it's not you I'm interested in...

Huh? What the, ?!

Ogre Rancorem?! What did you do, Baron?!

Muahaha! Assist me, one that was forged in hatred! Now my sweet Princess Elrigag, it's time for you to receive the final piece! Let us break the spell that conceals your memories!

Grrrrrrrr!

These guys are... Hell Ogre and Death Ogre?!

Aaaaaargh! My head is splitting!

Elga! Hold it together! They're just illusions!

I-Illusions? Grgrgrgrr! No... You are... You are the ones that, !

Ah! What the?! Who the heck puts somethin' like this in food, eh?!

I-I-I.... Ah! My head!

Heh, you're a humble one, aren't you?

I 'adn't even noticed, geheheh!

No, you can't?! Nrgraaargh!

Argh... I can't...

I CAN...NEVER...FORGIVE YOU! I'LL CUT YOU TO BITS!

Muahaha... Elrigag. You want revenge for your beloved, don't you? This is your chance!

Aaaaaagh!

Elga! Did you forget about us?! Darnit! We've got to eliminate these illusions!

Aaaaaaaagh! Go away! Get away from me!

Elga! It's over! You can stop fighting!

Elga? Who's that? I'm Elrigag! That's what I'm called!

Only he saw Elrigag the ogre as the person Elga...

Alfaldo... I just... I just...

Hehehe! You remembered his name!

Baron! You monster!

Careful there! It's already too late! Her memory has already returned! My role here is done.

No... It's not true, Alfaldo... How could I have known?! You were... Ahhhhhh! Stop it! No! It's too much! I can't take this, Alfaldo!

Is this the hole that Elga mentioned?

Elga! You have to stop! You can't take anymore of this! You can't bring back those memories! Any more and you'll...

Aaaaaargh! Ahhh! Aaaaaaaaaargh!

Come back to us, Elga! Please!

Your words are useless. She's already remembered everything, her past as a lost princess.

Meeeooow!

What are you doing here?!

Uuurrgh... So bright...

Huh... That's right... You were...

Hey Elga! Are you okay?!

What's going on... Tch! Open your eyes, Elrigag!

Y-Yes... I-I am...

I'm Elga! Not Elrigag, you hear?!

What?!

Elga! You're back!

I am the one and only Elga. Your magic has no more effect on me!

That ring! I understand it now... I guess there's nothing I can do...

What a shame... I'll take my leave for now.

You think you can just run away?!

Elga! Don't be reckless! Baron! Leave Elga alone. She no longer concerns you!

Is that so? From the look of things, she still has business with me. When the time comes, she'll understand the gift I gave here. Muahaha...

I'm sorry Adders... You went through so much trouble because of me.

It's fine, no trouble at all. About that ring though...

Huh? The one that cat had... Did he give it to me?

Speaking of which, where did that cat run off to?

I don't see him anywhere. When did he...

That little...

Elga? Are you all right? You look a little pale.

The thing is...

I haven't eaten anything in a while and I'm starting to feel a little dizzy.

You're right. There's nothing else to do here so let's go back to Unigan and get something to eat.

Great! I'm gonna start off by eating a huge salad until I'm full!

Whew! There's nothing like eating a salad when you're starving! I feel so much better now that I've got a full belly.

That's good... I was a little worried there for a bit.

But what really happened back there? That cat suddenly appeared like it was shining...

Hmm... My memory's a little fuzzy around that time. It's like I was watching a strange dream there...

A strange dream?

I remember defeating those illusions with you, but then my head started to hurt again. Everything went dark... While inside that darkness, I felt like I met someone.

Wh-Who's there? It's not Adders...

S-Someone get me out of here. It's scary in here... It's pitch dark...and cold.

It's okay, Elga.

Huh? Y-You are... Could you be, !

Don't make that face, Elga. I hoped that you would smile whenever you wore that outfit.

You idiot! I don't care what I'm wearing!

You had terrible things happen to you because of me... There's no way I can look you in the eye.

I always loved to see you smile. Meeting you was one of the happiest moments of my life. Your happiness, was my happiness... I will take away all your fears with me. That's why you will live as Elga, no one else... So that you may smile again for me.

Wait, please! Don't go! Please stay with me! Don't leave me alone!

Everything's all right. Even though I'm gone, he is there with you. The brave one who stands by the woman I love.

The one?

My first gift to you should be arriving soon... My first...and final gift.

Your first gift to me?

A-Ah! Him! That cat!

Good bye... My beloved Elga.

Hey, wait! Please wait! Alfaldo!

It feels like the stranger in the darkness told me a lot. Like about these clothes, and a present...but I can't remember most of it. When that stranger disappeared, a warm light entered my heart...

And then I woke up...

I still wonder what it was... I don't think it was part of Baron's magic.

I'm sure that stranger was protecting you, Elga.

Me?

You told me that there was a dark hole inside of you that you didn't want to see... I think the person you met fixed that hole for you.

You might be right...

Meow meow!

Woh! You followed me this far?! Come on, just get out of here...

Well...he's not leaving. Do cats eat vegetables? Maybe we have something for it to drink...

You're a lot nicer to it than before.

Hmm... I wonder why... I really didn't like him before, but now it's different.

And these clothes are starting to not feel so bad. It's actually easier to move around in these. Though Baron is still a big jerk for making me wear these without my permission.

Baron... What was the purpose of all this?

Hey, Reego. I'll split my salad with you so make sure you eat up!

Reego? You named the cat Reego?

Huh? It just kind of came to my mind suddenly. "His name is Reego." Isn't that right, Reego?

Meee...ooow!

Hey! Don't lick me like that! You're licking my finger... The ring?! You're interested in this ring, right?!

Haha! Reego really likes you! Wasn't that ring a present from Reego in the first place?

Huh? Elga? What's the matter... Are you crying?

Really? What's going on? When I look at this ring... I start to tear up... Even though I can't remember anything, my chest starts to warm up... I'm filled with a feeling that I should take care of this ring, these clothes, and Reego...

Elga...

Sorry if it's a little cold, Reego... But don't worry, we'll be together from now on!

Meow!

The lost Princess Elrigag... Her memory hasn't returned, but perhaps now just isn't the right time... However...

Elrigag sure has grown up well, isn't that right, Hound?

Bow wow!

She used to run up to me yelling "Uncle Baron, Uncle Baron!" But the stubborn Ogre Clan just couldn't accept their love... That's why I was the only one who wanted to support her from behind-the-scenes.

Bow?

Think about the wedding outfit that Alfaldo gave her! She was sent away from the fortress before she could wear it! That tragedy will forever be etched in my memory... I wanted to show my condolences by dressing her in that bridal outfit.

Bow!

It would've been great if she could have remembered Alfaldo... But as I thought, that wound has yet to heal. It pains me that Elrigag has forgotten that we are related.

Bow! Bow wow wow!

Huh? You're saying that cat gave her Alfaldo's engagement ring?

I see! As long as that cat is with her, Elrigag will be just fine! From Alfaldo to Elrigag... It was the first present he ever gave her.

Boooow!

Of course! I won't give up until the day she calls me uncle once again!