Before we begin, I'll have to ask a few questions.
tell us your name,
(input-box:2bind $name,"==XXXXX===")
[[You have a dog right?]]
Congrats you now have a dog!
Name your pet please!
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[[Hungry?]] Second to last question!
Food is always important to ask about.
What's your favorite homemade meal?
(input-box:2bind $food,"==XXXXX===")
[[Last one!]]
Last question before we start! I swear!
Your favorite thing. From Rockin out Love, Gifts, Slime, Gaming, or Boxing. What is your favorite thing in your heart? Sky's the limit!
(input-box:2bind $favthing,"==XXXXX===")
[[the night begins...]] The year is 199X
Onett, a small town in Eagleland
We'll start at $name's house...
[[stir awake]] In the dead of night alseep, $name, hears a loud bang, shaking the bedroom. Followed up by a bright flash seen even through the closed curtains. This stirs you awake
[[go check it out?]]
[[Stay in bed. It's cozy and warm in here!]]You hurry across the second floor of your home still in your PJS. As you make your way down the hall you hear police sirens getting louder and louder. Just past your sisters doorway is the stairs to the first floor.
[[Check if your sister is alright?]]
[[Check in with your mom!]]
[[ignore everyone downstairs and sneak out]]
You back to bed with sound of sirens blazing outside your window getting louder and louder
[[go check it out?]]
[[END... for now!]] It's Tracy! She's your younger sister.
"Hey! Did the sound wake you up? Were you scared?"
(input-box:"==XXXXX===","I definitely would be...")
"Do you think mom will let me stay up late tonight? I can't seem to fall back asleep..."
Asking barrage of questions not letting you get word in after. Only for tracy to end up lost in thought. While she was rambling you picked up a cracked toy bat she taken from you earlier in the week and head out.
[[Check in with your mom!]]
[[ignore everyone downstairs and sneak out]] After making it down stairs your greeted by your mother.
"what was that noise? $name, you don't seem scared. Are you nuts? And now you want to go check it out? ... oh...okay. You'll sneak out of your room anyway, even if I ask you not to."
"At least change out of your jammies before you go."
The comfort of your soft PJs is now taken from you but at least you have shoes!
[[heading out]]
Making it down stairs your shuffle quickly past your mother staring at the outside window. Careful to not disturb the sleeping $dog on floor. You sucefully sneak out! However you've just realized you left outside barefoot... good luck!
[[off to investigate!]] As you leave the house your mother shouts "Be careful come home as soon as you can!"
You pause to check on $dog
This as great a time as any to tell you, $name, have Telepathy for this tale!
(animals will talk in paratheses like this in game)
$dog peers up at you with sleepy eyes confused "(besides humans, dogs also sleep at night. Why aren't you asleep)?"
Your dog is very funny
that aside you finally open the door into the night!
[[off to investigate!]]
The sounds of sirens and bugs are louder the momnet you step out your front door
First plan of action?
[[run to the source of the bang!]]
[[ask around? good place to start is baricade block the way to town!]]
[[check on neighbors?]]
You greeted with the large hill thats sits behind your home in the south suburbs of onett. As you make your way up several officers yell at you to get your butt home pronto.
One of such officers makes it clear meteroite has fallen on top of the hill
"A meteorite has landed, the sharks are running wild in town,"
The sharks are a gang in Onett, the flimsy barricade should hold them off... for now
"You kids are wandering around, I'm hungry... I hate my job!"
Much like most others they're just complaining
[[make it all the way to top!]]
Checking the out the barricade you see man complaining the to the officers.
Upon talking with him he rants to you as well
"I want to return home but the road is closed! People are tkaing this meteorite situation too seriously!"
The officers don't offer much help as expected
"Don't panic! It's just a... ''what?!'' meteorite that... ''who?!''... fell.
I just wanna... ''what?!''..go home"
Another officer merely replies
"Onett police are infamous for closing roads if something is going on.
We are going for the world record..."
[[run to the source of the bang!]]
[[check on neighbors?]]Knocking on your neighbors door seeing the lights on, you find their front door unlocked. After walking in you see picky, The youngest sibling of the household.
"Oh hi... Pokey, my brother, ran out of here to chase a police car. He said //"picky you stay home."// So I'm home... watching //our// house... Mom and dad aren't home yet. They went out a fancy resturant."
He slumps on the couch bored waiting for his older brother to return
you head afte bidding him good bye
[[run to the source of the bang!]]
[[ask around? good place to start is baricade block the way to town!]] You made to the top hill! Or at least as far you can get with anothe police barricade.
from the faint glow of meteorite you can see it looks different that usual. It's strange and marvelous... as well as mysterious... ooo!
Officers are screaming ''"CLEAR OUT.GET OUT OF MY WAY"'' Over and over.
You look around to finally find Pokey
"Hey, $name. Don't be rubberneckin'. You're gettin' in the cops, oops...
I mean officer's way! You can go home now. Tomorrow I, Pokey, will tell you more about the strange meteorite.I'm fine here, but you're bugging the officers!"
That's as far as we go, then... All you had to do was talk to pokey.
[[Time to return home]]
'Welcome home, Ness.
'It's not necessary to talk about it tonight.
'It's late, scoot off to bed now.
[[off to bed!]]Before you can even reach the door Pokey bursts through in a panic
"Hey! L-L-Listen to what I've got to say!
When I took Picky to the place where the meteorite landed...
Oh! Good evening ma'am. You're looking lovely as usual. *snicker*
Anyway, as I was saying,
the police that were guarding the meteorite landing left suddenly
to deal with the Sharks. You know the Sharks, they're the local ruffians,
and they were really going wild.
Suddenly, I noticed that Picky was gone.
I blame the cops... it certainly wasn't my fault at all.
When my dad gets back, I know I'm gonna get it...
You're my bestest friend. Won't YOU help me find Picky?"
[[Alright, alright.]]
[[tell him to buzz off]]
Oh, Ness. You don't understand the importance of a good night's sleep!
[[off to bed!]]"If you refuse me, I'll say something that'll cut you like a knife.
Will you come with me?"
[[answer is still no]]"Okay, okay... I won't say anything to hurt you.
Will you please come with me?"
[[Alright, alright.]]
[[tell him to buzz off]] Pokey having succfull roped into his search party grins ear to ear.
"Ok, good buddy! Let's blow this popsicle stand...
'Before we go, why don't you say "//goodbye//" to your mom. //Don't you agree, ma'am?//"
You mother stops you before step out
"I know that the dog is unreliable, but you should take $dog along.
The Bat you have could help out at a time like this...
No matter what anyone says, you're a courageous, strong kid.
You're my very own natural born fighter...You'll go far... Remember to //"Go for it!"//
"''But'', I think you should change out of your jammies before you leave"
[[Goodbye PJs... Again!]] Later that night...
Once more you woken up, this time by inssitent noise. You find your sister tracy standing the hallway.
"Someone's knoc$dog at the door. What annoying knock!"
They're really going in with knocks
[[you head down stairs once more]]
your mother greets you in dead of night
"My land! who could be knocking at the door at this time of night? Would you answer it?"
Yes you, $name, must answer the door. not the adult.
[[greet the annoying knock.]]
That was big farewell for what's essntially the exact same trip You took earlier tonight...
Heading back down the stairs you spot your sister,mom, pokey and $dog all waiting for you
You approach the dog still half asleep. Groggley gives out the reply
"Do you want me to go with you?"
[[Every bit helps!]]
[[I think I'm good!]]The dog finally stands up ready head off with you
"(I guess I have no choice. lets go)"
$dog joins you!
Interrupting again Pokey turns to you and shouts.
"All right! You go out in front, and I'll follow at a safe distance"
[[You may finally leave]]
"(Oh, I get it. You just wanted to talk to me because I'm so lovable)" $dog looks pleased with attention.
However your mother glares at you both to head off together
[[Every bit helps!]] On you way back up the hill your attacked by runaway dogs,coil snakes, and spiteful crows.
The hill itself is cleared out all the police barriers have been knocked over in the hurry to deal with sharks
Upon making it the top your dog goes into a nervous panic at the warm errie glow of meteorite.
($dog)
'Awooooof!
"(If I knew this was going to be such a scary place,
'I wouldn't have come along... I'm outta here!)"
[[search the hill top]]Scanning the area for pokey's younger brother picky. you see multiple fires still burning around hte crash site of meteorite.
It makes you wonder if the local thugs were really more important than the meteorite.
You then spot picky sleeping underneath a tree nearby and go to wake him up,
"Wha-! Oh! You woke me up...Pokey! I've been looking all over for you...
You see, Pokey got scared and ran away... Well, I'm glad that you're okay at least...
Let's go home now. I bet Mom and Dad are worried sick about us.
Geez! Sometimes I wonder which one of us is the real big brother."
Picky joins you! But! You hear...
[[a strange noise?]]Pokey and picky stop right in front the meteorite
Only blurt suddenly
"$name! Do you hear a buzzing that sounds like a bee flying around?"
[[You too?]]
[[you're both crazy and tired]]Oh c'mon... You must hear it...
[[a strange noise?]]"Yes! You can hear it!"
The noise gets louder and louder. Sounding akin to a bee. A bright light beams upward from the meteorite only to vanish a moment later. With only one little bug flying out from the light
"A bee I am not... I'm from 10 years in the future.
And, in the future, all is devastation...
Giygas, the universal cosmic destroyer,send all to the horror of eternal darkness...
.....
However, you must listen!"
[[Oh god the bee is talking]]//Ready for A little info dump?//
"Where I am from,
there is a well-known legend that has been handed down from ancient times.
It says //"When the chosen child reaches the point, he will find the light.
The passing of time will shatter the nightmare rock
and will reveal the path of light."//
You see, it is my opinion that you are that kid,$name .
This I believe...
.....
"Giygas' monstrous plan must have been set in motion somewhere on Earth...
If you start to confront the enemy immediately, you may have time to counter the evil intentions of Giygas.
Three things are of the utmost importance: wisdom, courage, and friendship.
...The legends from the ancient times tell of 4 children who defeat Giygas.
...I will tell you more later. Go now! And do not be anxious about the future.
You have much work to do, $name. Did you listen to what I told you?"
[[just say yes]]
[[No...]] 'Thank you for listening to my long story.
'You are as exceptional as I expected you to be...
'Buzz Buzz now joins you.
(Pokey)
"$name! It looks like you're really in a lot of trouble this time...
Four kids, he said? ...Uhhh... I'm not one of those four, am I?...
...Cause... I'm not into this kind of thing at all...
Geez. My heart is almost pounding right out of my chest!..."
//Thankfully he is not one them.//
[[head down the hill for last time tonight]]
I hate to go over it again, but I guess I'll start over...
'We'll be here 'til sunrise!
[[Oh god the bee is talking]] Your search party mission complete with picky found safe. Everyone decides to return home for the night.
As you make your way down hill once more you notice it is dead quiet. With the exception Buzz Buzz's //not// bee noises.
All the creatures who attacked you earlier ; runaway dogs,coil snakes, and spiteful crows. Not single one appears. Your alone with party. The only thing out of order the faint paw prints in the dirt where $dog sprinted back home in fear.
As you see your home come into the view along the dirt path
[[a bright flash of light appears in front of you!]]
A metal(?) alien appears before you and your party! It lacks eyes with exception black visior and has tentacles for arms...
It begins to speak
"It's been a long time, Buzz Buzz You've been successful at foiling Master Giygas' plans. But... Buzz Buzz, you must now surrender. You're not longer a hero, but just a useless insect. I'll stomp you hard!"
It is revealed this alien has come kill you and buzz buzz! It known as a starman junior.
[[Fight starman junior!!]]The fight is a breeze!... Mainly because buzz buzz did all the work. Making sure he put up shield that the starmans attacks couldn't harm $name or your party.
This good thing considering you came here with only toy bat and pokey has fake cried or complained to you the whole night...
Buzz buzz once more turns to you to ramble something off
"Whew!... I was taking a big chance there...
He came from 10 years in the future to kill me, so we can't relax yet!
From now on, you'll be fighting enemies sent by Giygas,
as well as humans who have evil thoughts.
They'll definitely make trouble during your adventure!
Animals are also becoming violent
due to Giygas' influence over the evil in their minds!
It is the truth, so listen!"
[[go drop your neigbors off finally!]]
Returning to your neighbor's house, you see both parents have come home at long last. Their father sitting on the couch fuming.
"I'm really sorry that my kids troubled you so much...
Both of you are really going to get it now!"
Both pokey and picky run off to other room. You heard some loud angry yelling through the wall. After words their father returns
"By the way, I would be happy if you left sometime soon. I'm tired of your family living next door. We've loaned your father a lot of money. It may have been a hundred thousand dollars or more... Well, I guess it really could have been less,
but because of the loan, my family and I now live in poverty!"
[[He's nothing if not straight to the point]]As you turn to leave the akward sistiuation their mother runs up to grabbing your shoulder. Forcing you to listen to whatever she has to say
"My husband is much too lenient with the children.
Oh well, nice guys finish last. That's the story of our life..."
''"Ayaaaeee!"''
"I think it's a dung beetle! I'll smash your guts out!"
Buzz buzz takes a fatal slap tumbling to ground
//yes you can fight the robot alien from the future but not suburan mom//
[[final words]]
Buzz buzz begins is final words on the living room carpet
"Agh! *gasp* I was... ...much weaker than I thought... So you must now begin your adventure...
see...
you...
Oh, I just remembered...Listen to my final words...
To defeat Giygas, your own power must unite with the Earth's...
the Earth will then channel your power and multiply it...
There are eight points that you must visit. Make these places your own...
Each of these locations is "Your Sanctuary."One of them is near Onett. It is called "Giant Step." Go there first... Do you understand?
[[I understand]]
[[No]]
"All right. You are a very intelligent young kid... and...
Oh! The pain!... Everything is getting dark...
urgh!... *Gasp*...
Before I pass on, I want to give you something...
It is the Sound Stone.
You can record the melodies from the eight "Your Sanctuary" locations
into this stone. It is an awesome item...
By the way... I'm almost gone,
but did you want to hear the story one more time?"
[[sure!]]
[[time to go]]"...I see. I apologize. I guess I didn't explain it well enough..."
[[final words]] Oh, okay...
[[I understand]]"Good! It's already dawn outside...But it doesn't matter to me. I'm fading fast..."
"Argh!" *Gasp*
$name got the Sound Stone!
You head home with morning light peaking through leaving the dead bug on the floor.
Heading inside you step over the to the dog to check on them after their fearful run earlier
("i don't wanna go out anymore. i don't care if everyone thinks I'm a stubborn mutt.")
Your then mother greets with you
"You're back! Don't bother yourself with talking now, you look too tired.
Mothers understand these things. Eat some $food and scoot up to bed".
You head back into bed finally sleeping after running back and forth all night
You continue your quest after some rest...
[[END... for now!]](align:"=><=")[EarthBound - Prologue: They Came From Beyond Space!]
This game is really silly and strange
Credits to Shigesato Itoi & Nintendo for this game from 1995!* yournameplease:<source src="media\sound.mp3" type="audio/mpeg">