The next day, Rosella met up with Lucas, Kumatora, and Duster to catch up on stuff.
"So that's what happened," She said as Kumatora finished filling her in.
"And we've been staging a rebellion ever since," Duster told her.
Rosella frowned. Now she knew what Lucas meant when he said it'd be too dangerous to bring her along.
But before she could keep thinking about it, eerie music started playing, and it was getting closer. A blimp landed in front of them, and all 25 Pig Masks surrounded them.
Rosella jumped back immediately. "What's going on?"
"You're coming with us!" One of the Pig Masks said to Rosella.
Lucas immediately jumped in front of her, stick in hand. "You won't lay a finger on her," he shouted.
"You don't want you or your friends here to get hurt, do you?" Another one said, stepping forward.
"No...but we'll hurt you!" Kumatora said angrily, getting her PSI ready "PK STARSTORM!!"
"When did you learn that?!" Duster said, impressed.
As Lucas, Kumatora, Duster, and Boney fought Pig Mask after Pig Mask, Rosella healed the party when they needed it. Together, Lucas, Rosella, Kumatora, Duster, and Boney wiped out all 25 of Pig Masks.
"We have to call the Masked Man!" One of the Pig Masks said nervously.
One of the other Pig Masks called for the Masked Man. "Help! We're getting our hineys kicked!"
"You're all pathetic!" The Masked Man scolded.
Rosella froze when she heard his voice. Her heart started pounding.
The Masked Man slowly made his way out of the ship. Just by looking at him, Rosella could tell that he wasn't someone to be tampered with. But, at the same time, the presence was all too familiar. Rosella took a couple of deep breaths as a panic attack started to kick in.
Lucas rushed to Rosella's side, putting his hands on her shoulders to try and calm her down. "Rose, are you okay?!"
Rosella fell silent as her breathing stabilized.
"What's wrong...?" Lucas asked her.
She let out a barely audible whisper.
"That's Claus..."
This prompted Lucas to look closely for himself.
"No way," Lucas said. "That's Claus?"
"The Claus you know is dead..." The Masked Man uttered cruelly.
"That's not true..." Rosella said, frowning.
The Masked Man didn't think much of Lucas when he looked at him. But when he laid eyes on Rosella, he felt...strange again.
She tried approaching him, but Lucas held her back. "Claus, what happened to you?" She asked.
He didn't know what it was but something about this girl made him want to take a merciful approach. That is if she is willing to submit.
"That doesn't matter," The Masked Man told her, "All that matters now is you."
Rosella's eyes widened in fear. "What...?"
"You've been given a great honor. I suggest you don't waste it. King P wishes to see you. Come with me." The Masked Man explained.
Rosella finally realized she was a target. And she had a pretty good idea why. But she was conflicted! She wanted to see Claus again, but not like this.
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Mother 3: Rose-Tinted Memories
FanfictionIt's been three years since Rosella and her parents left Tazmily Village. She was a beloved childhood friend of Lucas and Claus. But now she's back...at the worst time! Hinawa had passed, Claus had been missing, and Porky was king. And he was after...
