Side Stage 6: "The Volcano's Vermin"


 * "Ranger, our situation is critical! Our injured and sick need medicine. Folks
 * are fighting over our scarce supplies. Help!" -Dezie

Side Stage 6: "The Volcano's Vermin" is the twelfth Stage following Main Stage 5: "The Young Mayor" in the game, Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger. This is also the final Side Stage to Dillon's quest. Volcanic waters in the Athletica Fishing Village place Dezie's village on a sea food shortage. It is up to Dillon and Russ to calm the terrors of volcanic Grocks.

Characters

 * Dillon
 * Russ
 * Dezie
 * Sal

Day 1
Dezie: Ahoy, ranger! You finally made it. You didn't let the danger scuttle your voyage.

Russ: Sorry it took us so long! We ran into a few grocks on the way... What's your situation?

Dezie: I'm Captain Dezie. I guess you could call me the mayor of this fishing village.

Russ: My name is Russ, and this is Dillon, the ranger.

Dezie: As for our village, of coursewe raise scrogs here, but we also have a lot of fishermen.

Unfortunately, under these yellow skies our scrogs have stopped producing milk...

and now the fishing hauls have become very light. The water is too warm for the fish.

Russ: The water's getting warmer? What could heat it? An underground volcano?

This isn't good, Dillon. If the grocks are causing this, it's more serious than we thought.

Dezie: Governor Cappy did warn us about the danger, but we didn't listen.

But we couldn't just evacuate. Now you're our only hope. Ranger, please help us!

Prep Time
Russ: Wowza, it's pretty hot around here.

But I wonder if the area is really becoming more volcanic...

Hmm. But wouldn't the lava also affect the grocks?

I mean, I think we should see more of the grocks that spitfire and things like that.

Come to think of it, didn't Bighorn the Wise say that grocks actually attacked fires in the old days?

I wonder why grocks would attack fire if there are grocks that breathe fire?

And now the grocks are after the scrogs and the train...

Gwahh! It just doesn't make any sense!

Free Time (Saloon) Day 1
Dezie: Are you guys alright? That was a close-run fight, wasn't it?

Simply astonishing! Are you sure you're an armadillo?!

Hey, I wanted to ask you... Do you know that strange fellow over there?

I understand that he's a pirate, and a pretty notorious one at that.

Underneath that slicker he's wearing, he's bristling with all manner of weapons.

Even with all the gear he's carrying, he doesn't make a jingle when he moves.

Russ: Hey, Nomad! It's been a while since we've seen you, hasn't it?

Dezie: What?! Really?! You know him?

Russ: Yeah. He's our friend.

Dezie: Well, I'll be. You two aren't short of surprises.

Thank you, Dillon, Russ... and, uh... you too, um, Mr. Squid.

If you replayed the stage:

Dezie: Are you guys alright? That was a close-run fight, wasn't it?

Simply astonishing! Are you sure you're an armadillo?!

There's something I'd like to talk to you about. Before you two got here...

I tried to hire someone from an outfit called the Eastern Ranger's Guild to help us.

But it turns out getting rid of grocks is not included in their pest-extermination service.

The Eastern Rangers only take the safer jobs, ones where the risk is low.

I don't know what manner of rangers they hire, but a true ranger won't shy from danger.

A real ranger would get out there and put a licking on anyone threatening his family.

But these days, it seems like even rangers are cowards.

Russ: Hey, um...don't forget--Dillon and I are rangers...

Dezie: Oh, don't get me wrong...You two are different.

I can see why Cappy sent you two on this mission.

And we're eternally grateful for your help, Dillon and Russ.

Prep Time
Russ: Buddy, I know you were busy fighting grocks yesterday, but...

I hope you had a chance to notice some of the details of the landscape.

Because there is so much water to get around, jumping is very important here.

I think you should scout out some good shortcuts, in case you need to get somewhere quickly.

The home crystal will also be useful if there's an emergency at the village.

Free Time (Saloon) Day 2
Dezie: Ahoy! Are you two still able bodied?

What was that leviathan?

That creature was almost as tall as the mizzenmast on the admiral's flagship.

Those poor troopers out there minding the towers...

Its approach must have been terrifying.

Russ: I have to admit it was a bit nerve-racking, even for me.

I could hear their bullets whizzing around my 'copter!

Dezie: Avast! I know exactly what you mean.

Your courage is inspiring. I'm constantly amazed by what you can accomplish.

But be careful out there! The entire village is depending on you two.

Thank you, ranger. I hope we can count on your help tomorrow as well.

Prep Time
Russ: Buddy... Can you smell that?

It's sulphur...That's a sure sign of volcanic activity.

We need to act fast, or we'll lose more than just the scrogs.

I'm worried about the fish and other wildlife living in the lake...

If that water heats up too much, everything living in the lake might die!

If we can manage to defend the village from the grocks,we can help out the entire area!

Free Time (Saloon) Day 3
Dezie: Ahoy! Dillon, you've returned safely!

Russ, are you studying the results of today's battle? Have you learned anything?

Russ: Yep, I sure did.

With the grocks all gone, our lukewarm lake should cool off.

Dezie: We can go fishing again!

You two saved Athletica Fishing Village!

Russ, it's time for some shore leave! Let's dance, partner!

Russ: I'm happy for you, Captain Dezie.

But I'm a little busy.I made a promise...

Dezie: To who? Concerning what?

Russ: I'm working on a project for Governor Cappy...

Dezie: Aha... Governor Cappy... You can't say no to Cappy, now, can you?

After ending the day:

Dezie: Dillon, Russ. My sincerest thanks to both of you.

I've worked with a lot of rough-and-tumble characters in my time.

And let me tell you, there are all kinds of strong hombres...

Quiet ones, loud ones, those who like to eat, those who like to sleep...

But the truly strong ones all have something in common.

If there's something that needs doing, and they have the ability to do it, they simply get it done. It's easy, really...

Those fellows have a fire inside that gives them quiet resolve and confidence...

A burning flame of passion that is barely contained. I think you have that quiet fire inside, Dillon.

And Russ...in a way, you're like a stoker, feeding and cultivating the flames.

Russ: What? Um...I don't know if I get what you're saying, but thank you, Captain.

Dezie: Oh, I think you'll understand someday.

Good night, you two. Rest well.

Nomad: ‡§÷Å, ±†‰¶‡§. ‰®†‡± ÅÅ±...

Russ: Hey, Nomad. Look, we're tired of duelling with you and the others...

Plus, I've always wanted to have a pirate for a friend! What do you say?

Nomad: †÷±‡!!

Sal (translating): "Don't be ridiculous!"

Russ: Eh? ...What do you mean, "ridiculous"?

Sal (translating): By that he means, "Don't tell jokes and try to make me laugh."

Dezie: Um, I thought he was a friend of yours. It sounds like he wants to fight with you.

I don't really want to get into the middle of this...

but since we're just getting back to normal here, it'd be nice if things didn't get violent...

Nomad: §†‰¶±! Å‡...®†÷‡ ±^!!!

Sal (translating): "Do you understand why I accepted your pathetic offering of gold?"

"Just like these two, who help you to demonstrate their honour..."

"I, too, follow a code! We pirates resolve our quarrels through combat!"

Russ: Nomad...

Sal (translating): "I'm calling you out, Dillon!"

Russ: What?! Sal, Nomad didn't say anything!

Sal: Oh, he will.

Nomad: ®†‰ ‡^±¶†! ‰Å§‡ ¶‡®!

Sal (translating): "Outside! Let's finish this!"

Russ: Ay, caramba!

Trivia

 * None.