The Return of Shantae

The Emblems

Tuki embraces her best customer for comfort, seeing her in such a state of soullessness can almost make her cry. But her gaze was fixed on Korah as he puts away Shantae's dish, trying to find out if he's some sort of conman preparing to use Shantae for something devious. He makes to glasses of Wild-berry Juice and offers them some, Tuki begrudgingly takes a glass as Shantae graciously accepts one with a sip. Korah sits down with his plate and a platter for Tuki as well, ready to continue with what she meant by "broken".

Korah"So, what did you mean by her being broken?"
Tuki"I meant she's broken both mentally, and magically."
Korah"😧Magically? Really?"
Tuki"Yes, and whatever happened to her must have deprived her of her magics and transformations, along with the pieces of herself?"
Korah"😥Yeah... I'm worried about that too. Back in her memories, she was more energetic and lively then what she is right now. I only wish that-"
Tuki"😠Shh!! Watch it!"

Korah covers his mouth and notices one of Shantae's ears perk up until it went back to being sad and flaccid. Tuki shakes her ear at him in disappointment with a piercing glare. Korah tells Shantae to try on some of the new clothes he bought her in his room, giving them privacy to talk. The latest line of dresses featured more of an orient style with a mix of modern day Japanese uniforms. As she picks out her wardrobe, Tuki calms her down and takes in the drink he made on the table sitting in one of the stools.

Tuki"Be careful what you wish for, boy."
Korah"😥I didn't mean to say that out of context! I just, d'oh!" Korah looks back at his door and sits right next to Tuki while whispering the "W" word. "I just wish that she can go back to being normal."
Tuki"😠Well tough luck, you're her master and she'll be like this for the rest of her eternal life until she's released from the curse put on her."
Korah"😟Can't I just wish for her freedom?"
Tuki"😕Not sure about that?"
Korah"Why not?"
Tuki"As I said before, she's broken. Lost without her 'self' and her powers, I'm not sure how this happened but this is truly terrible for her."
Korah"The legends once said that she was the savior of this world, doesn't it have to do with anything else than the Djinns? What about the Dreary Red Moon?"
Tuki"I'm not sure, but I sensed that she still has two powers within her."
Korah"Two?"
Tuki"The Wishing Dance and the Mouse Dance."
Korah"🤔The Wishing Dance? Was that the reason why she's able to grant wishes?"
Tuki"How else are you able to see into her memories? It seemed that she had it for most of her imprisonment, but it looks like that she just got back the Mermaid Dance recently."
Korah"Recently? Hmm... 😟Gasp! I know!" Korah goes to his backpack and rummages inside while Tuki drinks and enjoys her gator steak platter. "I think these are linked somehow." Korah shows her the two emblems, making Tuki spit her drink on him.
Tuki"Where... Did you get these?"
Korah"The red one was from the Messenger of the Genie Realm, I think, and the teal one was on the ashy remains of Typhon. Are they important?"
Tuki"They're Djinn Emblems! The vessels of very powerful Djinns under the control of Typhon. Are there more!?"
Korah"Yeah, but there's only five in total so far. The other three are located in other parts of the world. Why?"
Tuki"I believe these things somehow took Shantae's fragments. You must take responsibility and find them for her sake."
Korah"😨WHAT!? No way! Showing one of these things nearly gave her a mental breakdown, I'm sorry but I can't do this to her!"
Tuki"Do you want to help her?"
Korah"Yes?"
Tuki"Do you want her to be herself again?"
Korah"Yes?"
Tuki"Then, consider this her Shock Therapy. She will need your help, she's not going to ask you anyway. Please do this for her, I'm begging you!"
Korah"... Uhh... Okay. I will try find the other emblems and make her whole again- but first, I gotta get her registered in my guild if she's going to come with me and find them, m'kay? Oh and also I promised her that we'd go to the civilian shopping district for groceries today."
Tuki"...?"
Korah"We're outta food, so yeah... Shantae, you ready?"

Shantae comes out of his room wearing a turtle neck sweater and lovely skirt with short shorts. She sheepishly nods and she wants him to hold her hand, which he generously offered. Tuki questions what's happening between them with a raised eyebrow of suspicion. As they brought a cargo cart into the elevator, Tuki sees them off with a hug for Shantae and a give for Korah: she gives him a small mirror with a chain on it, Tuki tells him that this will be a way of contacting her if anything should happen to Shantae. Korah was relieved to see this and ensured her that Shantae's in good hands.

{You have received the 💠Magic Mirror}

As they left Tuki to be the house sitter, Korah was now on a serious mission of his own. He will have to put aside his past for later, not until he finds the rest of the Djinn Emblems and restore the Half Genie Hero back to her former self. At this point he's the only friend that Shantae has right now, and she needs all the help he could muster. Once his vacation's over, he can go forth with his plans for his journey, hoping that in the end she could be happy once more. She lost everyone over the years and wondered if anyone even bothered to find her.

Once they got to the shopping district, he noticed that Shantae had a bit of glimmer in her eyes showing the hidden excitement still lying inside her mind. This gave him hope for her as they walk into the shopping district's Odyssey Mall, unaware of the dangers that lurks its corners. One of them holding a special present for Korah, a bit of revenge and an unspoken power.
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I feel cheesy doing this sorta stuff, mostly I'd like my story to progress further into the conflict but stories must have some amount of details and tidbits imperative to this story. I'm not sure if I'm making any sense at this point. See if you guys can comment anything for me.
- Kanadzuchi