(Heavy Angst) What if Luca's parents actually sent him to the bottom of the ocean with his Uncle to prevent him from going to the surface? They're doing what's best for him...right? Wrong. It's been months since Alberto has seen his best friend and he's getting pretty worried about him. No, Luca wouldn't abandon him like his father did...right?

It's been 7 years since Ian and Barley Lightfoot have last seen each other- and no one knows where Barley has been. 10 years have passed since Ian and Barley's big quest. And when Ian's staff suddenly regains its power to show Ian that Barley may be in grave danger, Ian might have to venture on his first quest in 10 years...but without his staff. The Manticore tells Ian a hint about where Barley may be. Will Ian be able to find his confidence, travel to an unknown land (while finding a suspicious friend along the way), and find his beloved brother before they are doomed? Or do the weird dreams and signs Ian is also experiencing prove that it's too late?

In an act of revenge, Ercole kidnaps Luca in order to catch a sea monster five days before the Portorosso Cup. A frantic Alberto searches for his best friend while trying to keep Luca's disappearance a secret from Massimo. Trigger warning: violence, slight gore, and some homophobia