Jack stepped out of the portal. So his version takes place in Moonwood Mill - and he is standing right before the Bunker! This means Noxee will be his guide - oh he's so excited!
(Since she lives here. Noxee was Jack's first crush.)
But no one was around. So Jack went to the cliff above Lake Lunvik to get an overview. He told Little Goat to stay near the Bunker. Moonwood Mill is full of wolves who would love a little goat appetizer before dinner.
He arrived at the cliff just at the border between night and day.
But where is Noxee?
Greg: "Is this how you dress when you enter the otherworld? Show a little respect!"
Jack: "These are my best trousers!" (Yes, now. Since he ripped his best trousers the other day...)
And when Greg asked Jack what he wants to let go, there was only one answer: "You! I want to let go of you! Go where ever you want but don't cross my way anymore! What are you even doing here? And where is Noxee?"
'So I went from day to day, though my life was in a rut
'Til I thought of what I'd say, which connection I should cut'
But Jack lost again! How is this possible? Maybe because it's the otherworld and the fight is tied to the offering?
Greg: "That was a weak offering. Your gain will be greater when you let something more important go, son."
Jack: "Don't call me that! So - the most important thing in my life are my friends. I certainly won't let them go. Second is ... uhm... Pizza. (since their relationship is a secret, he can't say 'Kiyoshi')
But I can't let that go either. But I will let my ... uhm let's say... 'weird obsession' for it go. That's my highest bid." (Jack is insanely jealous and has a lot of weird suspicions about Kiyoshi going on in his crazy head. Since Kiyoshi can't tell him about his actions concerning the Council and the Resistance. And that everyone (except Noxee) falls for his demonic charms doesn't make it easier...).
Greg: "Accepted. Let's call the horse then."
They transformed back and waited for the horse.
Greg: "There it comes!"
Jack: "That's not a horse! What's wrong with you?"
Greg: "Behind that girl! What's wrong with you!"
Jack: "He's wonderful! What's his name?"
Greg: "Haha he's Lunatic, just like you!"
Lunatic: "Take that back!"
Greg: "Sorry, pal."
Greg: "His name actually is 'Lunatic'. He's a Galineers Cob."
('Luna' = 'the moon' in many languages).
Time is short, the portal is overgrowing on the other side. And so Jack mounted and tried to steer Lunatic to the portal.
But before they could discuss the deal there with Little Goat, Lunatic trotted right in the opposite direction.
Saiwa and Little Goat stepped into otherworld's Sixam!
It looks just like in Saiwa's computer games which he loves so much.
But Little Goat is on guard.
They wandered around a bit. It's so amazing.
Saiwa could breathe deeply and freely for the first time after all those crazy months.
'I was feeling part of the scenery, I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going "Boom-boom-boom"
"Hey, " he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home"
Hey, back home'
And there is Noxee! (She left Jack with Greg to be with Saiwa ^^')
Saiwa: "Oh Noxee! Thank you for bringing me here. It's wonderful."
Noxee: "Only the best for my little pumpkin!"
Saiwa didn't have to ponder long about what to leave behind:
"I will let my body go. All the worries and insecurities. And all the shame. I will accept and show me as I am."
Noxee: "Like our queen Gloria sang:
And it's one life, and there's not return or no deposit.
One life, so make sure you like what's in your closet."
Saiwa: "All thanks to Jeb. He loves me either way. Therefore I will also let my expectations go on how our relationship should be. If he doesn't want to take it any further, I won't push him anymore and do it his way."
Noxee: "That's my pumpkin! You're so lucky you have found him. And you two will find your way, I'm sure.
Now come - I'll show you the horse!"
Saiwa: "What is he doing?"
Noxee: "Playing! He's a player, just like you haha. That's also his name. Tyalindo (= elvish for 'player'). He's a Barb."
Saiwa: "He's fantastic!"
Time to make the deal before the portal overgrows on the other side.
And so Saiwa and Little Goat (and Tyalindo) left the otherworld again.
'I am what I am I don't want praise I don't want pity
I bang my own drum some think it's noise I think it's pretty'
Space cowboy Saiwa and his trusty steed Tyalindo
'Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air'
Jeb and Little Goat stepped out near the cursed cabbage field at Verdantis. Even though Jeb had never been here before, Francine, his grandmother, told him a lot about this place. She, Dtui and Rita went to school here back in their days.
And there she is. Sitting at the Three Toads Well with Minerva.
They went over to 'The Screaming Mandrake' inn to have 'a talk' ΓΆ.ΓΆ'
Francine: "So you are here to let your worries concerning Saiwa go. We discussed it already. (The three old hags have the disturbing habit to abuse their powers to 'stay up to date' with the boys' life...)
Jeb: "Francine. I really don't want to talk with you about this."
Francine: "You never want. But it's essential. You'll also have to talk to Saiwa about your fears."
Francine and Jeb went to 'Ye Olde Magick Shoppe'. She insisted to buy some 'supplies' for them. 'To make sure all runs smoothly' between them...
Jeb: "If I promise to let my fears go, can we please stop talking and leave?"
Francine: "Sure. I'll call the horse. Make sure to fetch your parcel from the owlery."
Big Owl: "Aww we're so worried about you two!"
Little Owl: "Here is your parcel. Make sure to use them well."
Skull under glass: "Just let it go and give in when Sai asks you next time!"
Omg how embarrasing! Does anyone not know about their hardships?
Jeb can't wait to meet the horse and leave!
'When illusion spin her net, I'm never where I wanna be
And liberty, she pirouette, when I think that I am free'
Valerian: "Jeb! I've been dying to meet you! Don't worry. I'll help you get things going with Saiwa! I'm Valerian - a Clydesdale!"
(Valerian/Valeriana officinalis is a very powerful magical and medical plant.)
Jeb: "Uhm - it's nice to meet you too."
Little Goat reminded them of the portal overgrowing on the other side and they made their deal.
Thank goodness. Jeb can leave! He really hopes the others have less humiliating experiences! No one deserves this. (It would have been even more embarrasing if Jeb knew that Ms Coombes, their former teacher, is Minerva, the cat
Now that each of the Boys found his horse:
Which episode did you like best?
There is a poll on my tumblr if you like to participate and vote.
It's right π here
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Saiwa and Little Goat were the first who came back from the otherworld. The portal is almost fully overgrown and none of the others is here! It also feels like they'd been away for much longer than it felt in the otherworld. Ah there is Jeb!
Jeb: "Oh you are here! Are you ok? I missed you so much it feels like a week since the last time I saw you!" *kiss*
Sai: "I'm ok. Wasn't it amazing?"
Jeb: "Uh..."
But soon they started to worry about the others...
Then Vlad stepped through, without his shirt?
And stumbled to the ground.
Saiwa: "Vlad, what's wrong?"
Jeb: "If we really spent a week in the otherworld, it might be the bloodlust again. The bond is screaming for Ji Ho."
And Jeb was right. The next moment Vlad got up and attacked them!
But they are used to it. It had been the same before winter solstice. Before Ji Ho and him tightened the bond...
Saiwa: "Stun him. He's not himself anymore."
And so Jeb put Vlad into an ice cube again...
Then, finally, Kiyoshi was back!
Kiyoshi: "Oh no, the bloodlust again... He needs Ji Ho. Why isn't he back yet? And where is Jack? The portal closes!"
Sai: "Ji Ho! Finally!"
And then Jack's Little Goat stepped through the portal - without Jack. Luckily he left him near the portal.
Kiyoshi: "I will take Little Goat and go back to the otherworld to find Jack."
Saiwa: "No! The portal closes in a few minutes! You will never make it back!"
Kiyoshi: "I will find another way."
And so Kiyoshi and two Little Goat's went back to the otherworld with a one way ticket. Saiwa and Jeb stayed behind to deal with Vlad and Ji Ho... And the portal closed...
'Watched by empty silhouettes, who close their eyes but still can see
No one taught them etiquette, I will show another me'
The results of the poll. Jack and Lunatic won!
This is the third poll Jack has won and I'm touched because I know that Jack is a bit annoying sometimes and hard to love with all his quirks.
Too late for the poll, but I read a few episodes and bookmarked this, and especially enjoyed the Magic Realm scene with Francine, Valerian and the potions. And Rita Coombes the cat XD
@mightysprite thank you! π Yes, I must admit this episode made me laugh the most. And Jack, Lunatic and Greg in Moonwood Mill. Francine is one of a kind and it wasn't the first time they had conversations like this. Well, Francine talked and Jeb just wanted to be far far away π
Saiwa: "What are we supposed to do? If we thaw him up, he will bite you. He's not himself anymore. And the craving for you is driving him insane."
Ji Ho: "Let him. Drinking my blood won't kill him anymore and there's no other way to stop the craving. Not in this state. We saw it on Summer Solstice."
When Vlad drank Ji Ho's mermaid blood (with the essences of sun+salt=deadly for vampires) to rescue him a year ago, he died. But after they strengthened their bond the Council hat no success killing Vlad this way again on Summer Solstice.
Saiwa: "But what if he doesn't stop and kills you?"
Ji Ho: "He will stop."
And so Jeb thawed Vlad up again.
He still feels a little stiff but smelling Ji Ho's warm blood revived his spirits and he responded to his thirst.
Ah - the bliss!
Will he eventually stop? Saiwa and Jeb start to worry.
There's no way holding back Vlad except freezing him again.
And then they would have to start all over - again...
But finally Vlad stopped drinking from Ji Ho - and fell.
And when he came to his senses: "Gods - what have I done? ... Sai...please. Take him away from here. I can't face him... And I don't wan't him to see me like this."
Saiwa: "Let's go, Ji Ho."
And only when Sai and Ji Ho mounted their horses and left, Vlad allowed himself to break down.
Vlad: "Why didn't you stop me? How could you let me do this to him?"
Jeb: "It was Ji Ho's idea in the first place. There was no other solution anyway and you know that. Come on now. I'm going to heal you and then I'll bring you back to the farm. Everything will be fine."
sigh
'Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going "Boom-boom-boom"
"Hey, " I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home"
Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
I started putting a verse of this song in each episode of the Solsbury Hill chapter.
This is the last verse of the song. The portal closed. Kiyoshi and Jack will have to find another way back.
Saiwa and Ji Ho kept themselves busy while waiting and worrying about the others. Ji Ho is caring for their lily.
Jeb and Vlad sneaked through the rear entrance to avoid Ji Ho seeing Vlad and Jeb put Vlad in his bed.
Saiwa: "Will he be ok?"
Jeb: "Sure. Let's try to sleep too. Who knows what awaits us."
A little later...
Vlad woke up and found Ji Ho in his room.
Argh - he told them to keep him away!
Vlad was just about to go over to Jack's room to sleep there when Ji Ho stirred - don't go...
Ji Ho embraced him but Vlad remained stubborn.
He is still too shocked and embarrassed of what happened.
Vlad urged Ji Ho to sleep in his bed and went over to Jack's empty room (which is also Ji Ho's room...omg)
'Thought I'd live forever with my heart in my pocket
Oh, my gun by my side and my feelings in a locket'
Now we follow Kiyoshi, who is about to rescue Jack from the Otherworld.
There is a bit more lore from the first year involved, but I linked to the relevant posts on my tumblr.
I also started to post all the episodes from their first year -> here at the forum. If you are interested in how they met and what they experienced in their first year together.
When Kiyoshi and the goats reached Moonwood Mill in the Otherworld, it already turned wrong and sick. And it faded.
They need to hurry to find Jack and Lunatic before it's too late and they won't find a way back to the others.
"Jack!? JACK!? Where are you?"
There he is! Let's hope he's just unconscious ΓΆ.Γ'
Kiyoshi: "Jack! Are you ok? Gods - I was so worried!"
Jack: "This horse! Nothing good ever came from Greg!"
Kiyoshi: "Jack we need to hurry. Little Goat is looking for your horse and then I'm going to open a bridge through my deity's realm to bring us back. You're my fated mate - so you will be able to pass along with me."
Jack: "Uhm - as for that... how sure are you about this 'fated mate' thing?"
Kiyoshi: "How sure? Do you not feel it? Why did you never tell me? Therefore you never trusted me?
I am utterly sure, Jack."
Jack: "I know you told me it was when you saw me for the first time. And I do have feelings for you. A lot of strong - uhm ... yes ... feelings. But I was unconscious in that Lab and never felt that 'bolt' hitting me. And before we put our lives at stake..."
Well - they have no choice anyway. It's the only way back.
And so Little Goat made the deal with Lunatic and they're finally good to go!
Jack: "Do I really have to ride that horse again?"
Lunatic isn't enthusiastic either...
Temporary truce for the sake of their lives...
And finally they headed for the bridge that would lead them through KΕjin's realm. And - hopefully - back to Chestnut Ridge.
Kiyoshi: "You must trust me from now on. If it's not because I'm your fated mate, trust me because I'm your Alpha. You can do that at least, right?"
Jack sucks in a deep breath: "I will trust you."
Kiyoshi: "Close your eyes. No matter what happens - keep them close. Lunatic will follow me. Don't worry."
And just when they were about to cross the bridge - otherworld's Moonwood Mill crumbled and faded.
Lunatic reared up and Jack opened his eyes - of course -.-
'The last that ever she saw him
Carried away by a moonlight shadow
He passed on worried and warning
Carried away by a moonlight shadow'
After Jack fell from his horse in fading Moonwood Mill, he found himself in another realm - at the remnants of a broken bridge - alone...
What a strange place.
Jack walked away from the broken bridge to find Kiyoshi - or at least another way back. And then Lunatic found him... Lunatic, of all creatures...
Jack: "Go away! You already caused me enough trouble!"
But Lunatic trailed after Jack and Little Goat joined them.
They reached a homely abode where an old man yelled at the weeds and the bugs that are threatening his garden...
Jack: "Good day! I lost my way. Can you tell me how to get out of here?"
Old man: "Sure, after you helped me with the garden."
And so Jack and Little Goat got to work.
Old man: "You're a good boy. Thank you."
And in the background the garden is already overgrowing with weeds again. Just like the hassles in life. If you move one out of the way, three others are already waiting in line to bother you...
Old man: "You must be hungry after working so hard. But unfortunately I have nothing to offer. My garden, you know."
Jack: "Don't worry. We could eat the horse?"
Old man: "Hm that would be a waste. But thank you for your generous offering! I'm not that hungry anyway. What about eating the goat instead?"
Jack: "What? Are you crazy? No one lays hands on my sweet Little Goat!"
And that was when Kiyoshi found them!
Kiyoshi bowed deeply: "Master KΕjin! Don't kill him. He wasn't aware of who you are."
(KΕjin is the deity Kiyoshi and Dtui serve after he rescued them from their execution. KΕjin is the Japanese kami (god) of fire, the hearth and the kitchen. He is literally the god of the stove. He represents violent forces that are turned toward the betterment of humankind. And he is also considered a deity of uncertain temper.)
Kiyoshi: "Gods Jack..."
Jack: "I didn't mean to yell at him. I was frightened and tired - and hungry..."
KΕjin: "Boys - don't worry."
Kiyoshi: "Don't worry? What does that mean? You are not going to kill him?"
KΕjin laughed: "I mean: don't worry. Like, don't worry.
It will all be well in the end. We are watching over you."
KΕjin: "Now go. I paved a path for you."
Kiyoshi: "Close your eyes. Don't you dare open them again until I tell you so. No matter what happens."
Jack: "Ok. I won't open them again until you tell me so. I promise."
omg Jack...
TMI: KΕjin was played by Kesuke, who also played Albert, the servant of DEATH and the guide of Jack when he was in his coma (and a few other roles ^^')
'Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why, why, why?
Love, love, love, love, love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking'
After they left KΕjin's realm, Kiyoshi and Jack found themselves on the bridge in Rider's Glen, near the invisible farm.
So he really brought them back.
But it feels off.
It's misty and there is no soul around - and it's too quiet.
Jack: "Kiyoshi - what if he sent us to a 'wrong' Chestnut Ridge? As a punishment? Because I opened my eyes and yelled at him?"
'A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky.
For he saw the riders coming hard - and he heard their mournful cry.
Yippie-yi-o - Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky
The farm lies dark and silent in the mist.
When they entered the patio, the tables are abandoned. As if they had left in a hurry ΓΆ.Γ'
Jack ran to Vlad's room. Only to find it abandoned too...
Kiyoshi: "Jack..."
Jack: "Ji Ho..."
They ran over to Ji Ho's room.
Jack: "This is definitely an other world than the one we left... why would they sleep together?"
Kiyoshi: "Let's check Saiwa and Jeb."
Saiwa moans.
Jeb: "Now let's try this..."
Saiwa: "Put it in already... a little deeper... ouch! ... that's too deep..."
Jeb: "I didn't mean to hurt you - shall we stop?"
Saiwa: "No... please. Baby, don't stop..."
Jack and Kiyoshi: Γ.Γ
They stormed into the room.
Jack: "What is going on here? ...
Uhm - what the hell are you doing???"
Saiwa: "You are back! It's been days! I - we - were so worried!"
Jeb: "Sai couldn't sleep - so I kept him busy with playing games ^^' It's a version of 'Dark Dining'"
Saiwa: "Oh Kiyoshi! You brought him back!"
They are eager to learn what happened but they agreed to wake Vlad and Ji Ho first.
But they already woke up from Jack screaming ^^'
How happy they are
How will they ever know if this is the 'right' world?
(You never know ΓΆ.ΓΆ')
It was already morning until they finished chatting about how Kiyoshi brought back Jack from the Otherworld and what exactly a game version of 'Dark Dining' is.
And because they are so happy to have him back, they ordered Pizza for breakfast. Jack's favourite food.
Saiwa is worrying, though. They'll have to confess to Martha that they failed and that the horses refused to leave the Otherworld.
Jack applies his puppy strategy again to distract Saiwa from his gloomy mood.
Jack to Vlad: "I'm glad you two got sorted it out and decided to share a room! The Bond must be so happy!"
Vlad: "Uhm..."
Saiwa: "Nothing got sorted out! You know that Ji Ho is determined to learn to love Vlad and that he is sacrificing himself to the Bond to keep it from making Vlad sick!"
Saiwa: "And this also means that poor Kiyoshi now has to share the room with you!"
WHAT? But how they are supposed to keep their relationship a secret when they share a room? On the other hand it would be more suspicious if they never share a room, right?
Jack took a quick glance at Kiyoshi - does he look concerned or happy? Well - it's decided anyway... oh my.
Before they get ready for work, Jack has to tell Ji Ho that he can't teach him no more. It hit him that Kiyoshi seems to feel so much more for him than he does. And that he never felt their 'fated mates thing'.
Ji Ho looks so sad and hopeless that Jack made a call.
Jack: "I have an idea who to ask to teach us!"
The only functional couple in their group!
They talked about love and compassion and trust and...
Jack: "Oh come on! That's boring. We could watch a drama instead and learn more!"
Saiwa: "Well fine, Mr Know-it-all! Tell us about you and your Alpha! What are you doing better?"
Jack: "That was mean..."
Saiwa: "I'm sorry."
And then Jeb kissed Saiwa.
Jack: "Oh! He loves him even at his worst! This is love!"
And Ji Ho and Jack excitedly scribbled in their notebooks...
'β¦ Oh, oh, oh, don't don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me
β¦ I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth, yeah
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first (put you first)
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst'
Meanwhile Kiyoshi and Vlad meet at the Meteorites.
Vlad: "Now the only thing left to do is to make the farm visible again. And I know it can be done if Ji Ho and I cast the Bond's magic. Though, for this the Bond will ask for a bit more than a mere hug.
Kiyoshi, I can't do this anymore. I will find a way to unravel the Bond without us getting killed."
Kiyoshi: "Think it over Vlad. You two could do much good in this world. And Ji Ho isn't aversed."
Vlad: "I want him to be happy and free to choose who he loves. Him being 'not aversed' is not doing it for me."
And of course Ji Ho overheard when he went over to tend the fields.
Huh - a lot of lore from the first year, right? If you like, you can hop over to this post my tumblr, where I linked to all the relevant events. Or just ask here (or via PM) :]
Saiwa's Little Goat is missing.
Usually when we move between lots, the game puts the goats back in the Boys' inventory. The others' are all there, but not Saiwa's.
So I searched the whole map - again - and found it behind the stables. Happily bouncing.
But why does Saiwa look so sad?
(Is there even a tear rolling down behind his glasses?)
Because he couldn't put the Goat in his inventory :,[
It had forgotten him already...
Then I had the idea to move Saiwa back to the Stables and even though there should have had no time passed between going to 'Manage Worlds' and back ingame to another lot, the goat was miles away!
Jack's goat ran away too in Moonwood Mill.
But at least he could put it back in his inventory.
The X marks the spot where he put the goat in the world and the O where we found it...
The are keeping us busy...
'Calling over' only works when you actually click on a goat, which is not very helpful when you don't know where it is -.-
*in the meantime we learned that you can call the goats via the social menu! They are at the very bottom of the main menu (and not even in the pets menu), though, no matter how full the friendship bar is -.-
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Jack stepped out of the portal. So his version takes place in Moonwood Mill - and he is standing right before the Bunker! This means Noxee will be his guide - oh he's so excited!
(Since she lives here. Noxee was Jack's first crush.)
But no one was around. So Jack went to the cliff above Lake Lunvik to get an overview. He told Little Goat to stay near the Bunker. Moonwood Mill is full of wolves who would love a little goat appetizer before dinner.
He arrived at the cliff just at the border between night and day.
But where is Noxee?
Oh no - he knows that smell. It's Greggorius 'Beware of GREG!' Lunvik!
Why their former PE teacher of all creatures?
Greg: "Is this how you dress when you enter the otherworld? Show a little respect!"
Jack: "These are my best trousers!" (Yes, now. Since he ripped his best trousers the other day...)
And when Greg asked Jack what he wants to let go, there was only one answer: "You! I want to let go of you! Go where ever you want but don't cross my way anymore! What are you even doing here? And where is Noxee?"
'So I went from day to day, though my life was in a rut
'Til I thought of what I'd say, which connection I should cut'
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
Greg: "Well, let's have a fight. If you win, you will never see me again."
Jack: "Agreed! You must know, I never loose a fight!"
(Well except against Kiyoshi. But only because Kiyoshi is his alpha and fights with Jack's strength in addition. This won't happen with Greg, Jack is sure.)
And so they went to the fighting grounds and Greg transformed.
But Jack lost again! How is this possible? Maybe because it's the otherworld and the fight is tied to the offering?
Greg: "That was a weak offering. Your gain will be greater when you let something more important go, son."
Jack: "Don't call me that! So - the most important thing in my life are my friends. I certainly won't let them go. Second is ... uhm... Pizza. (since their relationship is a secret, he can't say 'Kiyoshi')
But I can't let that go either. But I will let my ... uhm let's say... 'weird obsession' for it go. That's my highest bid." (Jack is insanely jealous and has a lot of weird suspicions about Kiyoshi going on in his crazy head. Since Kiyoshi can't tell him about his actions concerning the Council and the Resistance. And that everyone (except Noxee) falls for his demonic charms doesn't make it easier...).
Greg: "Accepted. Let's call the horse then."
They transformed back and waited for the horse.
Greg: "There it comes!"
Jack: "That's not a horse! What's wrong with you?"
Greg: "Behind that girl! What's wrong with you!"
Ah there it is!
And it runs right past Jack! Just like Kiyoshi on their first date! Hahaha this game!
Jack: "He's wonderful! What's his name?"
Greg: "Haha he's Lunatic, just like you!"
Lunatic: "Take that back!"
Greg: "Sorry, pal."
Greg: "His name actually is 'Lunatic'. He's a Galineers Cob."
('Luna' = 'the moon' in many languages).
Time is short, the portal is overgrowing on the other side. And so Jack mounted and tried to steer Lunatic to the portal.
But before they could discuss the deal there with Little Goat, Lunatic trotted right in the opposite direction.
Where they vanished into the woods...
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And Lunatic wanted to meet Jeb so bad!
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Saiwa and Little Goat stepped into otherworld's Sixam!
It looks just like in Saiwa's computer games which he loves so much.
But Little Goat is on guard.
They wandered around a bit. It's so amazing.
Saiwa could breathe deeply and freely for the first time after all those crazy months.
'I was feeling part of the scenery, I walked right out of the machinery
My heart going "Boom-boom-boom"
"Hey, " he said "Grab your things, I've come to take you home"
Hey, back home'
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
And there is Noxee! (She left Jack with Greg to be with Saiwa ^^')
Saiwa: "Oh Noxee! Thank you for bringing me here. It's wonderful."
Noxee: "Only the best for my little pumpkin!"
Saiwa didn't have to ponder long about what to leave behind:
"I will let my body go. All the worries and insecurities. And all the shame. I will accept and show me as I am."
Noxee: "Like our queen Gloria sang:
And it's one life, and there's not return or no deposit.
One life, so make sure you like what's in your closet."
Saiwa: "All thanks to Jeb. He loves me either way. Therefore I will also let my expectations go on how our relationship should be. If he doesn't want to take it any further, I won't push him anymore and do it his way."
Noxee: "That's my pumpkin! You're so lucky you have found him. And you two will find your way, I'm sure.
Now come - I'll show you the horse!"
Saiwa: "What is he doing?"
Noxee: "Playing! He's a player, just like you haha. That's also his name. Tyalindo (= elvish for 'player'). He's a Barb."
Saiwa: "He's fantastic!"
Time to make the deal before the portal overgrows on the other side.
And so Saiwa and Little Goat (and Tyalindo) left the otherworld again.
'I am what I am I don't want praise I don't want pity
I bang my own drum some think it's noise I think it's pretty'
Gloria Ga ynor - I Am What I Am
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Space cowboy Saiwa and his trusty steed Tyalindo
'Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air'
David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
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Ingame Photos and AI watercolor edits
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Outtakes
Tyalindo and Lunatic at the Wolves of Letters Bunker in Moonwood Mill
Lunatic: "What a mess!"
Tyalindo: "You will see, as soon as they got rid of the scrap cars and the other junk, we will have a fine stable here!"
What?
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Jeb and Little Goat stepped out near the cursed cabbage field at Verdantis. Even though Jeb had never been here before, Francine, his grandmother, told him a lot about this place. She, Dtui and Rita went to school here back in their days.
And there she is. Sitting at the Three Toads Well with Minerva.
They went over to 'The Screaming Mandrake' inn to have 'a talk' ΓΆ.ΓΆ'
Francine: "So you are here to let your worries concerning Saiwa go. We discussed it already. (The three old hags have the disturbing habit to abuse their powers to 'stay up to date' with the boys' life...)
Jeb: "Francine. I really don't want to talk with you about this."
Francine: "You never want. But it's essential. You'll also have to talk to Saiwa about your fears."
Francine and Jeb went to 'Ye Olde Magick Shoppe'. She insisted to buy some 'supplies' for them. 'To make sure all runs smoothly' between them...
Jeb: "If I promise to let my fears go, can we please stop talking and leave?"
Francine: "Sure. I'll call the horse. Make sure to fetch your parcel from the owlery."
Big Owl: "Aww we're so worried about you two!"
Little Owl: "Here is your parcel. Make sure to use them well."
Skull under glass: "Just let it go and give in when Sai asks you next time!"
Omg how embarrasing! Does anyone not know about their hardships?
Jeb can't wait to meet the horse and leave!
'When illusion spin her net, I'm never where I wanna be
And liberty, she pirouette, when I think that I am free'
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
Valerian: "Jeb! I've been dying to meet you! Don't worry. I'll help you get things going with Saiwa! I'm Valerian - a Clydesdale!"
(Valerian/Valeriana officinalis is a very powerful magical and medical plant.)
Jeb: "Uhm - it's nice to meet you too."
Little Goat reminded them of the portal overgrowing on the other side and they made their deal.
Thank goodness. Jeb can leave! He really hopes the others have less humiliating experiences! No one deserves this. (It would have been even more embarrasing if Jeb knew that Ms Coombes, their former teacher, is Minerva, the cat
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And the ingame photos
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Which episode did you like best?
There is a poll on my tumblr if you like to participate and vote.
It's right π here
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Saiwa and Little Goat were the first who came back from the otherworld. The portal is almost fully overgrown and none of the others is here! It also feels like they'd been away for much longer than it felt in the otherworld. Ah there is Jeb!
Jeb: "Oh you are here! Are you ok? I missed you so much it feels like a week since the last time I saw you!" *kiss*
Sai: "I'm ok. Wasn't it amazing?"
Jeb: "Uh..."
But soon they started to worry about the others...
Then Vlad stepped through, without his shirt?
And stumbled to the ground.
Saiwa: "Vlad, what's wrong?"
Jeb: "If we really spent a week in the otherworld, it might be the bloodlust again. The bond is screaming for Ji Ho."
And Jeb was right. The next moment Vlad got up and attacked them!
But they are used to it. It had been the same before winter solstice. Before Ji Ho and him tightened the bond...
Saiwa: "Stun him. He's not himself anymore."
And so Jeb put Vlad into an ice cube again...
Then, finally, Kiyoshi was back!
Kiyoshi: "Oh no, the bloodlust again... He needs Ji Ho. Why isn't he back yet? And where is Jack? The portal closes!"
Sai: "Ji Ho! Finally!"
And then Jack's Little Goat stepped through the portal - without Jack. Luckily he left him near the portal.
Kiyoshi: "I will take Little Goat and go back to the otherworld to find Jack."
Saiwa: "No! The portal closes in a few minutes! You will never make it back!"
Kiyoshi: "I will find another way."
And so Kiyoshi and two Little Goat's went back to the otherworld with a one way ticket. Saiwa and Jeb stayed behind to deal with Vlad and Ji Ho... And the portal closed...
'Watched by empty silhouettes, who close their eyes but still can see
No one taught them etiquette, I will show another me'
Peter Gabriel - Solsbury Hill
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This is the third poll Jack has won and I'm touched because I know that Jack is a bit annoying sometimes and hard to love with all his quirks.
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Saiwa: "What are we supposed to do? If we thaw him up, he will bite you. He's not himself anymore. And the craving for you is driving him insane."
Ji Ho: "Let him. Drinking my blood won't kill him anymore and there's no other way to stop the craving. Not in this state. We saw it on Summer Solstice."
Saiwa: "But what if he doesn't stop and kills you?"
Ji Ho: "He will stop."
And so Jeb thawed Vlad up again.
He still feels a little stiff but smelling Ji Ho's warm blood revived his spirits and he responded to his thirst.
Ah - the bliss!
Will he eventually stop? Saiwa and Jeb start to worry.
There's no way holding back Vlad except freezing him again.
And then they would have to start all over - again...
But finally Vlad stopped drinking from Ji Ho - and fell.
And when he came to his senses: "Gods - what have I done? ... Sai...please. Take him away from here. I can't face him... And I don't wan't him to see me like this."
Saiwa: "Let's go, Ji Ho."
And only when Sai and Ji Ho mounted their horses and left, Vlad allowed himself to break down.
Vlad: "Why didn't you stop me? How could you let me do this to him?"
Jeb: "It was Ji Ho's idea in the first place. There was no other solution anyway and you know that. Come on now. I'm going to heal you and then I'll bring you back to the farm. Everything will be fine."
sigh
'Today I don't need a replacement
I'll tell them what the smile on my face meant
My heart going "Boom-boom-boom"
"Hey, " I said "You can keep my things, they've come to take me home"
Solsbury Hill - Peter Gabriel
I started putting a verse of this song in each episode of the Solsbury Hill chapter.
This is the last verse of the song. The portal closed. Kiyoshi and Jack will have to find another way back.
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Outtakes
How am I supposed to shoot a super dramatic scene with these goofheads?
But good to see that Vlad's love burns hot even when he's frozen ^^'
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Saiwa and Ji Ho kept themselves busy while waiting and worrying about the others. Ji Ho is caring for their lily.
Jeb and Vlad sneaked through the rear entrance to avoid Ji Ho seeing Vlad and Jeb put Vlad in his bed.
Saiwa: "Will he be ok?"
Jeb: "Sure. Let's try to sleep too. Who knows what awaits us."
A little later...
Vlad woke up and found Ji Ho in his room.
Argh - he told them to keep him away!
Vlad was just about to go over to Jack's room to sleep there when Ji Ho stirred - don't go...
Ji Ho embraced him but Vlad remained stubborn.
He is still too shocked and embarrassed of what happened.
Vlad urged Ji Ho to sleep in his bed and went over to Jack's empty room (which is also Ji Ho's room...omg)
'Thought I'd live forever with my heart in my pocket
Oh, my gun by my side and my feelings in a locket'
The Dead South - Broken Cowboy
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There is a bit more lore from the first year involved, but I linked to the relevant posts on my tumblr.
I also started to post all the episodes from their first year -> here at the forum. If you are interested in how they met and what they experienced in their first year together.
When Kiyoshi and the goats reached Moonwood Mill in the Otherworld, it already turned wrong and sick. And it faded.
They need to hurry to find Jack and Lunatic before it's too late and they won't find a way back to the others.
"Jack!? JACK!? Where are you?"
There he is! Let's hope he's just unconscious ΓΆ.Γ'
Kiyoshi: "Jack! Are you ok? Gods - I was so worried!"
Jack: "This horse! Nothing good ever came from Greg!"
Kiyoshi: "Jack we need to hurry. Little Goat is looking for your horse and then I'm going to open a bridge through my deity's realm to bring us back. You're my fated mate - so you will be able to pass along with me."
Jack: "Uhm - as for that... how sure are you about this 'fated mate' thing?"
Kiyoshi: "How sure? Do you not feel it? Why did you never tell me? Therefore you never trusted me?
I am utterly sure, Jack."
Jack: "I know you told me it was when you saw me for the first time. And I do have feelings for you. A lot of strong - uhm ... yes ... feelings. But I was unconscious in that Lab and never felt that 'bolt' hitting me. And before we put our lives at stake..."
Well - they have no choice anyway. It's the only way back.
And so Little Goat made the deal with Lunatic and they're finally good to go!
Jack: "Do I really have to ride that horse again?"
Lunatic isn't enthusiastic either...
Temporary truce for the sake of their lives...
And finally they headed for the bridge that would lead them through KΕjin's realm. And - hopefully - back to Chestnut Ridge.
Kiyoshi: "You must trust me from now on. If it's not because I'm your fated mate, trust me because I'm your Alpha. You can do that at least, right?"
Jack sucks in a deep breath: "I will trust you."
Kiyoshi: "Close your eyes. No matter what happens - keep them close. Lunatic will follow me. Don't worry."
And just when they were about to cross the bridge - otherworld's Moonwood Mill crumbled and faded.
Lunatic reared up and Jack opened his eyes - of course -.-
'The last that ever she saw him
Carried away by a moonlight shadow
He passed on worried and warning
Carried away by a moonlight shadow'
Mike Oldfield ft. Maggie Reilly - Moonlight Shadow
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After Jack fell from his horse in fading Moonwood Mill, he found himself in another realm - at the remnants of a broken bridge - alone...
What a strange place.
Jack walked away from the broken bridge to find Kiyoshi - or at least another way back. And then Lunatic found him... Lunatic, of all creatures...
Jack: "Go away! You already caused me enough trouble!"
But Lunatic trailed after Jack and Little Goat joined them.
They reached a homely abode where an old man yelled at the weeds and the bugs that are threatening his garden...
Jack: "Good day! I lost my way. Can you tell me how to get out of here?"
Old man: "Sure, after you helped me with the garden."
And so Jack and Little Goat got to work.
Old man: "You're a good boy. Thank you."
And in the background the garden is already overgrowing with weeds again. Just like the hassles in life. If you move one out of the way, three others are already waiting in line to bother you...
Old man: "You must be hungry after working so hard. But unfortunately I have nothing to offer. My garden, you know."
Jack: "Don't worry. We could eat the horse?"
Old man: "Hm that would be a waste. But thank you for your generous offering! I'm not that hungry anyway. What about eating the goat instead?"
Jack: "What? Are you crazy? No one lays hands on my sweet Little Goat!"
And that was when Kiyoshi found them!
Kiyoshi bowed deeply: "Master KΕjin! Don't kill him. He wasn't aware of who you are."
(KΕjin is the deity Kiyoshi and Dtui serve after he rescued them from their execution. KΕjin is the Japanese kami (god) of fire, the hearth and the kitchen. He is literally the god of the stove. He represents violent forces that are turned toward the betterment of humankind. And he is also considered a deity of uncertain temper.)
Kiyoshi: "Gods Jack..."
Jack: "I didn't mean to yell at him. I was frightened and tired - and hungry..."
KΕjin: "Boys - don't worry."
Kiyoshi: "Don't worry? What does that mean? You are not going to kill him?"
KΕjin laughed: "I mean: don't worry. Like, don't worry.
It will all be well in the end. We are watching over you."
KΕjin: "Now go. I paved a path for you."
Kiyoshi: "Close your eyes. Don't you dare open them again until I tell you so. No matter what happens."
Jack: "Ok. I won't open them again until you tell me so. I promise."
omg Jack...
TMI: KΕjin was played by Kesuke, who also played Albert, the servant of DEATH and the guide of Jack when he was in his coma (and a few other roles ^^')
'Turned away from it all like a blind man
Sat on a fence but it don't work
Keep coming up with love but it's so slashed and torn
Why, why, why?
Love, love, love, love, love
Insanity laughs under pressure we're breaking'
Queen - Under Pressure
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After they left KΕjin's realm, Kiyoshi and Jack found themselves on the bridge in Rider's Glen, near the invisible farm.
So he really brought them back.
But it feels off.
It's misty and there is no soul around - and it's too quiet.
Jack: "Kiyoshi - what if he sent us to a 'wrong' Chestnut Ridge? As a punishment? Because I opened my eyes and yelled at him?"
'A bolt of fear went through him as they thundered through the sky.
For he saw the riders coming hard - and he heard their mournful cry.
Yippie-yi-o - Yippie-yi-yay Ghost riders in the sky
The farm lies dark and silent in the mist.
When they entered the patio, the tables are abandoned. As if they had left in a hurry ΓΆ.Γ'
Jack ran to Vlad's room. Only to find it abandoned too...
Kiyoshi: "Jack..."
Jack: "Ji Ho..."
They ran over to Ji Ho's room.
Jack: "This is definitely an other world than the one we left... why would they sleep together?"
Kiyoshi: "Let's check Saiwa and Jeb."
Saiwa moans.
Jeb: "Now let's try this..."
Saiwa: "Put it in already... a little deeper... ouch! ... that's too deep..."
Jeb: "I didn't mean to hurt you - shall we stop?"
Saiwa: "No... please. Baby, don't stop..."
Jack and Kiyoshi: Γ.Γ
They stormed into the room.
Jack: "What is going on here? ...
Uhm - what the hell are you doing???"
Saiwa: "You are back! It's been days! I - we - were so worried!"
Jeb: "Sai couldn't sleep - so I kept him busy with playing games ^^' It's a version of 'Dark Dining'"
Saiwa: "Oh Kiyoshi! You brought him back!"
They are eager to learn what happened but they agreed to wake Vlad and Ji Ho first.
But they already woke up from Jack screaming ^^'
How happy they are
How will they ever know if this is the 'right' world?
(You never know ΓΆ.ΓΆ')
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It was already morning until they finished chatting about how Kiyoshi brought back Jack from the Otherworld and what exactly a game version of 'Dark Dining' is.
And because they are so happy to have him back, they ordered Pizza for breakfast. Jack's favourite food.
Saiwa is worrying, though. They'll have to confess to Martha that they failed and that the horses refused to leave the Otherworld.
Jack applies his puppy strategy again to distract Saiwa from his gloomy mood.
Jack to Vlad: "I'm glad you two got sorted it out and decided to share a room! The Bond must be so happy!"
Vlad: "Uhm..."
Saiwa: "Nothing got sorted out! You know that Ji Ho is determined to learn to love Vlad and that he is sacrificing himself to the Bond to keep it from making Vlad sick!"
Saiwa: "And this also means that poor Kiyoshi now has to share the room with you!"
WHAT? But how they are supposed to keep their relationship a secret when they share a room? On the other hand it would be more suspicious if they never share a room, right?
Jack took a quick glance at Kiyoshi - does he look concerned or happy? Well - it's decided anyway... oh my.
Before they get ready for work, Jack has to tell Ji Ho that he can't teach him no more. It hit him that Kiyoshi seems to feel so much more for him than he does. And that he never felt their 'fated mates thing'.
Ji Ho looks so sad and hopeless that Jack made a call.
Jack: "I have an idea who to ask to teach us!"
The only functional couple in their group!
They talked about love and compassion and trust and...
Jack: "Oh come on! That's boring. We could watch a drama instead and learn more!"
Saiwa: "Well fine, Mr Know-it-all! Tell us about you and your Alpha! What are you doing better?"
Jack: "That was mean..."
Saiwa: "I'm sorry."
And then Jeb kissed Saiwa.
Jack: "Oh! He loves him even at his worst! This is love!"
And Ji Ho and Jack excitedly scribbled in their notebooks...
'β¦ Oh, oh, oh, don't don't you worry
I'll be there, whenever you want me
β¦ I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I'm not perfect, but I hope you see my worth, yeah
'Cause it's only you, nobody new, I put you first (put you first)
And for you, girl, I swear I'll do the worst'
At My Worst - Pink Sweats
Meanwhile Kiyoshi and Vlad meet at the Meteorites.
Vlad: "Now the only thing left to do is to make the farm visible again. And I know it can be done if Ji Ho and I cast the Bond's magic. Though, for this the Bond will ask for a bit more than a mere hug.
Kiyoshi, I can't do this anymore. I will find a way to unravel the Bond without us getting killed."
Kiyoshi: "Think it over Vlad. You two could do much good in this world. And Ji Ho isn't aversed."
Vlad: "I want him to be happy and free to choose who he loves. Him being 'not aversed' is not doing it for me."
And of course Ji Ho overheard when he went over to tend the fields.
Huh - a lot of lore from the first year, right? If you like, you can hop over to this post my tumblr, where I linked to all the relevant events. Or just ask here (or via PM) :]
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Saiwa's Little Goat is missing.
Usually when we move between lots, the game puts the goats back in the Boys' inventory. The others' are all there, but not Saiwa's.
So I searched the whole map - again - and found it behind the stables. Happily bouncing.
But why does Saiwa look so sad?
(Is there even a tear rolling down behind his glasses?)
Because he couldn't put the Goat in his inventory :,[
It had forgotten him already...
Then I had the idea to move Saiwa back to the Stables and even though there should have had no time passed between going to 'Manage Worlds' and back ingame to another lot, the goat was miles away!
Don't run away again!
Happy end!
-> Here is the post when Ji Ho's goat got missing.
Jack's goat ran away too in Moonwood Mill.
But at least he could put it back in his inventory.
The X marks the spot where he put the goat in the world and the O where we found it...
The are keeping us busy...
'Calling over' only works when you actually click on a goat, which is not very helpful when you don't know where it is -.-
*in the meantime we learned that you can call the goats via the social menu! They are at the very bottom of the main menu (and not even in the pets menu), though, no matter how full the friendship bar is -.-
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