Chapter 48: Baku the Hero

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: Uptown City Area - Crystal Dome)

(Scene: Baku and the crew appear outside of the Crystal Dome after the award ceremony)

[Narrator]: Now that the Crystal Dome Games are over, Baku and his friends prepare to make their way back home… However…

[Crowd of people]: *Cheering loudly* BAKU! HEY, BAKU! CAN I HAVE YOUR AUTOGRAPH!? HEY, BAKU, BAKU! CAN I GET A PICTURE!? BAKU, HOLY WORLD GUARDIAN! WILL YOU PLEASE KISS MY BABY!?

[Baku Cree]: *Nervous* Uhh… Sorry everyone… I don’t really feel comfortable with doing all of that!

[Barrtio]: *Shouting* Hey! You heard the man! Give him some space!

[Finn]: *Shouting* C’MON, BACK IT UP! THAT’S RIGHT! DON’T MAKE ME HAVE TO USE FORCE!

[Millia Grendar]: Looks like Baku’s handling fame and popularity pretty well…

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Yes, it seems he is…

[Princess Savannah]: *Sigh* Well, I suppose there’s no reason to wait for him… Let’s all go back to the palace... Wait a minute, where the hell is Lady Akamiko?

[Halenday Medellon]: She left a little while ago, right before the championship ceremony.

[Princess Savannah]: What!? Are you kidding me!? She was our ride here! *Ugh* That blonde idiot, am I expected to walk back to the palace or something!? *Siigghh* … Wait a minute, Lady Grendar! Will you bestow us with passage using your pink chariot?

[Millia Grendar]: Uhm… I would love to princess, I really would… But…

[Princess Savannah]: But?

[Millia Grendar]: I rode here with Baku, Barrtio and Finn…

[Princess Savannah]: … Baku and … who?

[Millia Grendar]: Uhh… His friends… Barrtio and Finn?

[Princess Savannah]: ……….. Sooo you’re saying that you can bring us back home to the palace?

[Millia Grendar]: … Yes princess, let’s all go home...

[Princess Savannah]: Yaaay!! Thanks Milly, you’re the best! Come on Hally, come on mommy!

[Halenday Medellon]: Very well then, but what are we gonna do about the champion?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Yes, how is Baku going to get home?

[Princess Savannah]: Oh, he’s a big boy now, so he’ll be quite alright!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Hm… If you say so…

[Millia Grendar]: Take us to the Royal Center, please!

[Butler]: Yes, milady…

*The pink chariot rides off with the royals on board.

[Baku Cree]: *Nervous* Alright, did I get everybody’s autographs, pictures, and babies?

[Barrtio]: *Shouting* Mr. Cree is done greeting fans! If you want his autograph signed, any pictures taken with him, or babies kissed, you need to make a reservation for it at the Baku Fan Club!

[Finn]: And you will be charged there!

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Wait a minute… When the hell did I get a fan club?

[Barrtio]: Leonidas and the geek squad have been working on it, sir! Yeah, a few more papers and everything should be finalized and ready to go!

[Finn]: You’re gonna be so popular dude! Then by relation, we will too!

[Baku Cree]: Guys, just because I’m the World Guardian doesn’t mean everybody should be forced to bow to me. I’m still the same old Baku I was yesterday, it’s not like I’m a celebrity or a god or anything…

[Barrtio]: Baku, you gotta understand though. You are the first World Guardian to show up in the last fifteen years! That's basically the biggest deal in recent memory and history!

[Finn]: Yeah man, you know the World Guardian title legendary! These people are gonna worship you because your destiny includes so much sacrifice in their names!

[Baku Cree]: *Ugh* Destiny and sacrifice… You guys make me sound like I’m the main character for some big crazy journey.

[Barrtio]: I mean… Are you not?

[Finn]: Come on, Baku. You know history class always said that the World Guardian Ritual was going to decide the fate of the planet. YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATNESS!!!

[Baku Cree]: *Sigghh* Whatever… Anyways, what do you guys say we go to the palace to celebrate with pizza?

[Barrtio and Finn]: OH YEAH! WE EATIN' LIKE KINGS TONIGHT!

[Baku Cree]: … Uhh… Wait a minute… *Confused* *Looking around* Guys, where’s Millia’s chariot?

[Barrtio and Finn]: …Hm? … Uhh...

[Baku Cree]: … D-did Millia leave without us!? BUT SHE WAS OUR RIDE HOME!!!

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Whining* SO… NO PIZZA!?

[Baku Cree]: I think we’re S.O.L, boys…

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Whining* OOOHHH NOOO!!!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Hero Boy…

[Baku Cree]: *Surprised* Oh, Lady Yamabushi! You’re still here? Are you any feeling better?

[Barrtio and Finn]: Whoa! Hotty alert!!!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Yes, I am, thanks for asking… *Grabs Baku and headlocks him close to her chest* So… how are you feeling about being the champion? You don’t happen to think you’re stronger than me or anything, do you?

[Baku Cree]: *Struggling* … Ugh! Uhh… N-no way! I-I’ll… never be awesome l-like you… L-lady Yamabushi!

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Blushing* Whoa... Dommy hotty...

[Baku Cree]: *Struggling* Why the hell are you idiots enjoying this!?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Speaking of which, you haven’t seen the prince have you?

[Baku Cree]: *Struggling* N-no… I haven’t seen him since the ceremony… Besides, don’t you wonder where the princess is?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: No, I told them not to wait for me if I didn’t win the tournament.

[Baku Cree]: Why not? Wouldn’t you want to be around your friends incase you did lose?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: It’s that reason altogether that I didn’t want them to be around to try to consult me, thinking it would make me feel better. I don’t need any of that…

[Baku Cree]: Let me guess… Feelings are a sign of weakness?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Exactly…

[Baku Cree]: So then why are you looking for the prince?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Annoyed* *Squeezes Baku harder* Wouldn’t you like to know…

[Baku Cree]: *Struggling* S-sorry for asking!!!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Sigh* ... Anyways, what are you idiots still doing here?

*The royal battle maiden asks this, the World Guardian still captive in her arms.

[Barrtio]: Uhh… We kinda lost our ride…

[Finn]: Yeah, we got held up by a massive crowd of fans demanding Baku’s attention.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Oh, I see… So, you think you’re famous now, huh, Hero Boy? *Squeezes harder, now with a sadistic smile on her face*

[Baku Cree]: *Struggling* N-no! That’s not it, milady!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Very well then… Would you boys like a ride to the Royal Palace?

[Barrtio]: … Are… you sure, milady?

[Finn]: Yeah, we’re commoners…

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Aren’t you two friends with the World Guardian? Well? Aren’t they, Hero Boy? *Squeeeezzzeeee*

[Baku Cree]: *Goes lifeless* Y-yeeesss……….

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Alright then, we shall be on our way…

*A Yamabushi clan chariot pulls up in front of the group.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Take us to the Royal Palace…

[Butler]: Yes, milady…

*The chariot rides off to the Royal Center with Baku and his friends in tow.

(Setting: Crystal Kingdom: Royal Center- Royal Palace)

(Scene: Baku and his friends arrive at the palace)

[Royal Guards]: *in unison* Now presenting, the World Guardian Baku Cree!!!

*Baku appears alongside Lady Yamabushi, and his friends Barrtio and Finn. Everybody in the dining room stands upon Baku entering.

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Welcome home, World Guardian… I see you brought company, including Lady Yamabushi!

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, she gave us a ride here, since our original one had disappeared on us…

[Millia Grendar]: *Smiling* Hehe… Sorry! Here’s your dolly back, by the way!

*Millia hands Baku his doll. He reattaches it to his side. Suddenly, having his gift with him once again brought him at ease.

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* Thanks, Milly… Anyways, I hope it’s okay that I brought my friends. Even though they’re commoners, your highness.

[King Jeremiah Cree]: It’s not a problem at all! In fact, we’re all soon going to be celebrating your victory! With a feast!

[Barrtio and Finn]: *Excited* PIZZA PARTY!!??

[King Jeremiah Cree]: *Smiling* Not quite.

[Baku Cree]: Hmm? … *Sniff* *Sniff* No way… That can’t be…

*Suddenly, Nicolatrice along with a bunch of maids and chefs enter the dining hall with a ton of silver platters containing all of Baku’s favorite foods and meals.

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Smiling* I hope everybody’s hungry! Ever since we moved into the the palace, I haven’t had to cook any meals! So, it felt great taking on the wonderful kitchen we have here along with our excellent staff!

[Baku Cree]: Mom, you made all of this… For me?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Smiling* Of course! You are my champion after all! So, to celebrate, why don’t you eat like one too! Besides, we’re all here for you after all!

*Baku looks at everyone at the table, gathered together to celebrate his victory.

[Baku Cree]: *Thinking to himself* Barrtio, Finn, Millia, Savannah, Hally, Yuri, the King and Queen… and mom… *Smiling* Thank you all for being here, I really appreciate it!

[Princess Savannah]: Well don’t keep us starving, Baku! Take a seat beside me already!

[Baku Cree]: If you insist, princess! Let’s eat!

*Baku takes a seat with his friends and family and prepares to start eating all of the delicious foods. Suddenly, Prince Majorku enters the room. Having just showered, he is shirtless and covered in fresh bandages.

[Princess Savannah]: Hi, big brother! Are you feeling better after your shower? Have your wounds from getting destroyed by Baku healed?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Thinking to herself* *Blushing* My Prince, why must you be shirtless at the dinner table!?

[Halenday Medellon]: Whoa now, Lady Yamabushi! Your nose is bleeding! Are your batte wounds not healed yet?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Wh-what!? Don't be silly, Master Medellon! You must be imagining things!

[Prince Majorku]: *Sigh* My neck is kinda sore from that last attack that sent me through a wall, but aside from that, I’m coming along fine…

[King Jeremiah Cree]: I was worried that Baku overdid it and put you out of commission for good.

[Prince Majorku]: Nonsense father, Baku’s a strong fighter, but he’s certainly not strong enough to end my legacy or anything…

[Baku Cree]: … Ummm… Are we short selling the fact that I survived a fight against you today? I mean, what I did just now was an achievement at the very least…

[Prince Majorku]: Perhaps, but you did get pretty lucky if you asked me…

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* … What???

[Prince Majorku]: Think about it, I had to fight Captain Kleon and Lady Yamabushi before fighting you. At that point, my Soul Energy was nearly depleted, and I had taken multiple severe injuries…

[Princess Savannah]: So, you’re saying that Baku’s win was guaranteed because you were weakened previously?

[Halenday Medellon]: You know, that does make sense statistically... Three fierce warriors in a row is intense, even for a man as skilled as the Prince.

[Millia Grendar]: *Smiling* I don't know the first thing about fighting, but the prince definetely was bleeding a lot more than you, Baku! Did you see how many times he got stabbed and sliced?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Hmmm... Honestly, know that I think about it, Prince Majorku was really getting laid into. Especially when he fought that military guy who had crystal powers, let alone his duel with Lady Yamabushi... I was quite worried for you, your highness!

[Prince Majorku]: *Munching on fried chicken* Mmmm... Thanks for worrying about me mom, your love is appreciated. By the way... Your cooking... *Chef's kiss* Impeccable!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Blushing* Aww... Thank you for the compliment, your majesty!

[Baku Cree]: H-Hey! Stop calling my mom your mom! And Mom! Millia! Your supposed to be one my side!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Smiling* Sorry, sweetie! I just couldn't help it! Teeheehee!

[Prince Majorku]: Yeah Baku, don't be stingy... Share your mom with me and Savannah! You can borrow our mom!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: I like that idea! It gives me a break from my children and more time to spend with you Baku! If you don't mind, Nico!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Of course, I don't mind, Ana!

[Baku Cree]: *Blushing* N-no way... That sounds really weird when you say it like that, your highness...

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: *Giggles* Oh, Baku, you are so adorable when you blush in embarrassment!

[Princess Savannah]: Almost as cute as Lady Yamabushi!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Shyly* Wh-what are you talking about, Princess?

[Baku Cree]: *Confused* Why is everybody picking on me!? Barrtio, Finn! Say something!

[Barrtio]: Mmmm... This mac and cheese is hitting!

[Finn]: Mmhhmmhhmm... This cooking is better than any pizza party... Hey Baku, why haven't you ever invited us to your place for dinner?

[Baku Cree]: Probably because I don't want you idiots around my mom...

[Prince Majorku]: Now, I’m not saying that you lacked any hardships, Baku … But, in relation to my bracket in the games… You did get pretty lucky. I mean, didn’t you one-shot some guy in your first round? Now that was impressive!

[Baku Cree]: How about it was a display of skill and strategy!? C’mon give me some credit here! I trained like crazy for this whole thing! I was getting punched in the face and thrown around by that big dummy, Julio Avarez, too!

[Prince Majorku]: Yeah, but… In retrospect, I kinda had to let you win too...

[Baku Cree]: *Embarrassed* N-no, no you didn’t! You wanted to win as badly as me! Quit being a jerk, you jerk!

[Prince Majorku]: Think about it, Baku. If you didn’t win, the fate of the world would’ve been in danger. Also, if you instead had to fight Lady Yamabushi, you would have definitely been destroyed.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: This is correct…

[Prince Majorku]: So, you’re welcome, Baku. *Smiling* I saved the world!

[Baku Cree]: No screw that! I won fair and square!

[Prince Majorku]: *Glares sinisterly* You wanna rematch?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: I still want to fight you too...

[Baku Cree]: No way! No take-backsies! I’m the champ and you’re gonna like it!

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Hahaha! I’m glad everything worked out for you, Baku! Now how about a toast? To Baku! May his journey be a safe and prosperous one!

[Everybody]: To Baku!

*Everybody enjoys a wonderful meal made by Baku’s mother.

*The taste of the food is so divine, that you can feel the love cooked into every bite of crispy fried chicken, smoked ham, and white turkey. The macaroni and cheese was meltingly warm, blended with the perfect balance of black pepper, milk and cheddar. The lumpless mashed potatoes as well as fresh chilled potato salad complimented the massive dinner party as the lead side dishes, partnered with green beans, collard greens, baked beans, corn on a cob, a medley of other colorful vegetables and fresh dinner rolls.

*For dessert, Nicolatrice baked a sugary cinnamon apple pie, triple chocolate-chocolate cake, crumbly corn bread and whipped up a lemon ice box pie, Baku's absolute favorite.

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Mmmm... Nico... This cake is so divine! If I knew a cook like you lived in the fields, I would have made you my personal chef earlier than Baku becoming the World Guardian!

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Smiling* Why thank you, Ana! That means so much to me because I just love cooking!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: As matter of fact... I have an announcement to make... *The Crystal Queen stands from her seat*

[King Jeremiah Cree]: My queen, what could be so important?

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: I have a royal decree! For all of the chefs that work in the palace's kitchen, now and in the future...

.........

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: From now on until the end of time... All chefs must follow the cooking of all meals to Nicolatrice Cree's exact recipes, as written in her recipe book! From now on until the end of time!

[Chefs]: ... The end of time?

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: *Smiling widely* THE END OF TIME!!!

*Queen Anastasia takes a seat once again and continues to enjoy her meal.

[King Jeremiah Cree]: *Knods* Hm. Very well then.

*After all of the delicious food was eaten, and everyone's stomachs were full. They continued their jovial conversation while washing it all down with fancy wine for the adults and drinks for the children.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Hero boy, would you mind giving me a closer look of your prized weapon?

[Baku Cree]: Hmmm...

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Annoyed* What's with that look?

[Baku Cree]: How do I know you're not gonna to try to steal it?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Why would I try to steal it you idiot? Just let me see it.

[Baku Cree]: Okay, here you go.

*Baku hands his legendary sword to Lady Yamabushi. She looked upon it, observing every detail of the Crystal Sword 'Crystallis'. Yuri felt the Soul Energy resonating from it as she felt the golden threads weaved upon the handle and questioned if the young hero could really control its awesome power, knowing he had no training with swordplay. Especially not as much as herself.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: Hmph... Pretty cool, Hero boy...

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, I know. Now give it back.

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Mockingly* What's the matter? Afraid I'm gonna steal it?

[Baku Cree]: Yes, and I'm afraid you're too strong and scary to take it back from. So, give it!

*Baku extends his hand towards Lady Yamabushi who held the crystal sword, when it suddenly burst into a flurry of green crystals. The swarm of shards reappeared around Baku's arm and started to combine to each other. After a flash of light, the legendary weapon reappeared in Baku's hands completely intact.

[Baku Cree]: *Surprised* Whoa!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: How'd you do that?

[Baku Cree]: I'on know...?

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: What do you mean, you don't know? You just did it...

[Baku Cree]: I don't know how I did it, Lady Yamabushi!

[Barrtio]: *In awe* Whoa... Dude... The sword chose you...

[Finn]: *In awe* You're the chosen one, Baku...

[Baku Cree]: Hehe... I'm not the chosen one... *Sheathes sword coolly* I'm the World Guardian...

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Ugh* You are gonna be the most annoying person ever now that your stupid ego's been boosted...

[Barrtio]: Can you do any other cool sword tricks?

[Finn]: Yeah! What else can you do?

[Baku Cree]: Well, I haven't learned any sword abilities, yet... That will be later... But I can do this! Crystal... Dual Arms!!!

*Baku seemlessly spawns both his golden gauntlets as well as his golden boots. They shimmered in the light of the dining room as the crystal chandiliers glowed upon them.

[Prince Majorku]: *Laughing* Dual Arms, huh? That sounds familiar, Baku!

[Baku Cree]: *Smiling* Hehe! I decided to borrow some inspiration from you, bro!

[Prince Majorku]: Hmph. I respect it.

[Barrtio]: Yeah! This joint right here!

[Finn]: The bully beaters! These are soooo cooool!!!

[Millia Grendar]: Wow! They really are shiny up close! They aren't heavy to wear, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Not at all, Lady Millia. When I first tried to put them on during my training, I would mess up and only get one part of each pair. That was when they were as heavy as boulders! Now that I've mastered summoning these, they're basically as light as feathers!

[Finn]: Man, I wish I had super powers... No one would call me fat ever again!

[Millia Grendar]: Why don't you just lose weight then, idiot?

[Barrtio]: Baku, you gotta tell us your secret! How'd you become so awesome!?

[Baku Cree]: Uhm... Long story short... A lot of physical training and meditation... Also, I have my Aventurine Eternia crystal... This is what grants me my powers in the first place. Without this, I wouldn't be able to spawn my gauntlets or my boots.

[Halenday Medellon]: That is so fascinating, young master! I do hope that you would take time out of your busy schedule to allow me to study and research what you, the prince and Lady Yamabushi refer to as Soul Energy before you depart from the Crystal Kingdom for your journey on the planet below!

[Baku Cree]: No problem, Master Medellon! After homecoming, I have a couple of World Guardian things to discuss with the King and Queen. Then, I should have some from free time, I'm sure.

[Halenday Medellon]: It's no rush at all, honey! I'll be patient for you!

[Princess Savannah]: Speaking of homecoming, the girls have somethings to discuss regarding that. So, Baku, why don't you take your boy friends and show them around the palace or something?

[Baku Cree]: Okay, sure thing, princess. Is it cool with you guys if I show my commoner buddies around?

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Yeah, I'm cool with it... *Sips wine*

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: *Smiling* A palace tour sounds fun! Perhaps it shall be supervised. I wouldn't want you to show your little friends my special secret dungeon now, Baku!

[Barrtio and Finn]: Dungeon!?

[Baku Cree]: I'm pretty sure she's messing with you guys... But it's hard to tell when she smiles like that...

[Prince Majorku]: Well, if you lot are doing that. I'm gonna call it a night myself... I'll see you tomorrow, Baku.

[Baku Cree]: Alright bro, have a good night!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: W-wait... The prince is going to bed!?

[Princess Savannah]: Yes, and you're coming with us, Lady Yamabushi...

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: B-but I didn't get to say goodnight to my love! And neither did he to me! I must wish him well!

[Princess Savannah]: *click* *click* It's too late, I already have you handcuffed, Yuri, my love!

[Ayurielli Yamabushi]: *Freaking out* WHY DO YOU HAVE THESE!?

[Princess Savannah]: *Smiling* I always carry my fluffy handcuffs with me! You should know this by now! Come along, darling, we have work to do! That means you to, Master Medellon!

[Halenday Medellon]: *Surprised* Oh! I thought I heard you say girls only, Princess.

[Princess Savannah]: *Sigh* You know that includes you too, Hally... Really now, I'm much too tired from all of the excitement today and food we ate to mess around with your word play and semantics...

[Halenday Medellon]: *Chuckles* I know, Princess. I just can't help myself sometimes!

[Millia Grendar]: *Smiling* I know that's for certain, Master Medellon!

*After the feast, the Crystal King and Queen took Baku's guest on a tour of the palace, to get a closer look at the life of the royal family. Barrtio and Finn's jaws dropped when they saw simply one of their many bathrooms.

[Barrtio and Finn]: *In awe* Whoooaaa!!!

[Barrtio]: This bathroom is like twice the size of my bedroom at home!

[Finn]: The bath tub alone is large enough to fit my entire family in it!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: *Smiling* Each bathroom was designed with the kingdom's best technology and amenities! The showers never go cold, and toilets never clog!

[Barrtio and Finn]: *In awe* Whoooaaa!!! Can we see you're -- ...

[Baku Cree]: Please don't finish that sentence, her husband is right over here...

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Hm, nice save Baku. *Sips Wine*

[Baku Cree]: Yeah, they don't really think before they speak often...

[King Jeremiah Cree]: Birds of a feather?

[Baku Cree]: Hmmm... More like peas in a pod...

[Nicolatrice Cree]: Aren't you also apart of that pod too, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: Mom, trust me. I'm nothing like these guys.

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: Would the young gentlemen like to visit the royal library?

[Barrtio and Finn]: Yes, ma'am!

*The Queen next shows Baku's friends to the massive royal library. The maids were busy, yet quietly dusting off the bookshelves that reach the ceilings with use of floating platforms powered by crystals that defied gravity.

[Barrtio]: *In awe* Whoooaaa... I feel smarter just walking in here and being around all of these books!

[Finn]: The knowledge contained within these pages and scriptures must be beyond anything we've ever learned in the High University!

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: The royal library holds many of the kingdom's most important documents, as well as treasures and artifacts collected throughout history!

[Barrtio]: Are there any books that have dark mysteries and conspiracy theories of the kingdom's governemt?

[Finn]: Yeah... Like a cryptic codex!?

[Queen Anastasia Cree]: If there were, they would not be in here... *Glares sinisterly* They would be locked away and secured... So commoner little boys like yourselves wouldn't go and learn something you shouldn't have known...

[Barrtio]: *Freaking out* *Whispering to Finn* Whoa! She just went from hot to scary!

[Finn]: Yeah, dude, and to be honest... I'm a little into it...

[Nicolatrice Cree]: I should really spend time to study up on our kingdom's history. I'm sure I could learn something new everyday if I spent a little time in here!

[Baku Cree]: I'm so glad I don't have to study anymore...

[Nicolatrice Cree]: You don't believe there are schools on Planet Eternia, Baku?

[Baku Cree]: ...... Do you believe I'll be attending said schools on Planet Eternia, Mom?

[Nicolatrice Cree]: *Smiling* Education is important! Even for the World Guardian!

[Baku Cree]: *Ugh* That sounds like something I would see on a poster in Mrs. Alina's office... Besides, shouldn't I prioritze saving the world first and foremost?

[King Jeremiah Cree]: You should listen to your Mother, young hero... She knows best after all, and we wouldn't want you to get rusty on your math and reading comprehension skills now, would we? *Sips Wine*

[Baku Cree]: You've been sipping on that drink of yours a long time, Crystal King...

[Narrator]: Later that night…

[Millia Grendar]: Bye bye, Baku! Have a great night! We’ll see you at Homecoming!

[Baku Cree]: Alright guys! Have a great rest of your night, I’ll see you all later!

[Barrtio]: Enjoying your evening, Mr. Baku!

[Finn]: We’ll have the Baku Fan Club paperwork finalized in due time!

[Baku Cree]: You don’t have to worry about it!

[Barrtio and Finn]: It’s too late, it’s already happening!

[Baku Cree]: O-okay…

*The pink chariot rides off.

[Baku Cree]: *Sigh* *Thinking to himself* I’m glad that I was able to have my friends over… I think they had a great time. But tomorrow, the grind continues…