Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Beyond Fate

Duty Bound

Sora POV

I wake up alongside the others, still feeling sad about last night. As I get up, Eunie looks at me but quickly looks away. I let out a sigh and put on my jacket while putting away my things in my Nopon phone. We all gather around, taking about our next course of action. Currently, everyone is using their Iris as I use my Nopon phone.

Lanz:" Shouldn't we just hoof it and blitz through as quick as we can?"
Sora:" Bad idea."
Lanz:" Why?"

As I was about to say something, my collar starts to beep loudly. I stay quiet for a few seconds and it stops beeping.

Sora:" It's a bad idea, trust me."
Lanz:" That collar really is annoying."
Sena:" Your telling me."
Eunie:" Anyway, I reckon we ought to avoid spots where those Moebius sickos could get the jump on us."
Taion:" Unless I'm mistaken... This region is under the control of Colony Lambda. That is the Colony I originally belonged to."
Noah:" You don't say!"
Mio:" Then... The Levnis yesterday?"
Taion:" Yeah. It was Colony Lambda's, definitely."
Sena:" Isn't that bad for us?"
Eunie:" All right, so you know this area?"
Noah:" Actually, everyone. I think this is a good area for us to stop."
Sena:" Huh?"
Noah:" Yesterday, we talked about reaching a certain point, resting and then head towards Colony 9. I believe here is a good point."
Mio:" You sure?"
Taion:" Hm... I can't say for sure this is a good stopping point... what do you think, Sora?"
Sora:" Quick question. Is there any way for us travel back to Landmarks or Colonies we've previously been to?"
Taion:" No."
Sora:" Damn... we'll have to be quick on our feet, then."
Noah:" So, your on board with this?"
Sora:" Yeah. I'm worried about the Colony too."
Lanz:" Alright then, let's get moving!"

After we agreed to go back, we start head back towards Colony 9. As I walk, I bump into Eunie by accident but before I can even say sorry, she just walks off without even giving me a glance.

Sora:" This'll be some day, I'm sure."

We walk through Old Kana Battlefield, currently in the middle of Rae-Bel Turntable, I receive a call from Valdi on my Nopon phone.

Sora:" Oh, hold on. Valdi's calling. Hey, Valdi."
Valdi:" Hey, Sora! Are you near Rae-Bel Turntable?"
Sora:" Yeah, currently in the middle. Why, something happen?"
Valdi:" Actually, I was wondering if you can do a favor for me?"
Sora:" What kind of favor?"
Valdi:" Before I say, is everyone there with you?"
Sora:" Yeah, they are."
Valdi:" Ok, connect the call with them."
Sora:" Hold on... Hey Riku, how do I connect the call to everyone?"
Riku:" Give phone, Riku will show you."

Riku presses a button on my phone which connects the call to everyone as their Iris is active. He hands the phone back to me.

Sora:" Alright, they can hear you."
Valdi:" Ok, so we're thinking of creating a freezer so we can store more meat in. But as of right now, we're a bit busy with repairs so I was wondering if you guys can hunt some Armu's for us?"
Taion:" Armu's, specifically?"
Valdi:" Yeah, I hear Armu steak is pretty good so after talking with Yuzet and everyone, we decided on that."
Sora:" Hey, look at you! Your already becoming a better Commander, Val."
Valdi:" Thank you, Sora. So, will you guys help?"
Lanz:" I say we should!"
Sena:" Seconded!"
Manana:" Thirded!"
Sora:" Is that even a word?"
Mio:" But what about Colony 9?"
Noah:" It shouldn't take too long... hopefully."
Eunie:" With these three, it could."

I look around the area and see a huge herd of Armu, slowly walking and eating grass.

Sora:" There's a herd here right now."
Valdi:" Alright! Don't get too much, there's only so much space available in the freezer!"
Taion:" Any chance you can tell us how much space exactly-"
Lanz:" Let's get started!"
Sena:" Armu steak! Armu steak!"
Manana:" Armu steak! Armu steak!"
Sora:" Oh god, I just started a genocide, didn't I?"
Mio:" Looks like it."
Valdi:" Well then, I'll leave it to you! See ya!"
Eunie:" He didn't tell us how much space it had..."
Lanz&Sena&Manana:" Yahhhh!