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Cerberus Threefold!
The mage who once summoned Cerberus shows up before the crew. Something about him seems different as he gives the order for Cerberus to return—an order that the hellhound gleefully refuses.
The crew is taking it easy one sunny afternoon.
Lyria: Phew, it sure is nice to just relax and enjoy ourselves sometimes.
Vyrn: You said it.
Cerberus: Can you brush me, (Captain)?
(Captain) accepts the brush and gently combs Cerberus's hair, tail, and ears.
Cerberus: Mm... Teehee, (Captain), go over that spot again. It feels sooo good... Oh, yes...
Vyrn: From the way you're moaning, you sound like you're in bliss, Puppy Girl.
Cerberus: What can I say? (Captain)'s just that good at making me feel good.
Lyria: Maybe I should ask (Captain) to brush me too...
Vyrn: You sure have been stickin' to (Captain) like glue lately, Puppy Girl.
Cerberus: Haha. I mean, I'm (Captain)'s pet after all, aren't I?
Cerberus: Besides...
???: I've found you.
A magic circle appears beside the crew.
A familiar-looking mage comes out of it.
Cerberus: Stuff like this happens too.
Lyria: Eep! Who's this all of a sudden... Wait...
Vyrn: Hey, that's the guy who drew the magic circle that Puppy Girl came out of.
Lyria: Yeah, I think you're right. But after that...
Vyrn: Puppy Girl sent him packing. To "the other side," I think it was...
Lyria: Cerberus wasn't kidding when she said the mage would be back before (Captain) could say woof...
(Captain) and company look puzzledly at the mage.
He ignores their curious gazes and turns straight to Cerberus.
Mage: I can't believe you're really out... How did you get past the seal?
Mage: Never mind that. I can figure out the details later.
Coco: No way! Does this mean the seal's undone? Woof!
Mimi: Wh-what do we do? Are we gonna have to fight it out? Woof!
Mage: Quiet. Who gave you permission to speak?
Mage: Don't tell me you're itching for another full-body shave.
Coco: W-woof!
Mimi: No, anything but that! Woof!
Cerberus: ...
Mage: I command you to return to my side, Cerberus.
Cerberus: Nuh-uh.
Mage: ...
I'm sorry, I didn't hear you.
I'm sorry, I didn't hear you.
Cerberus: I said no.
Mage: Urk!
Unable to believe how Cerberus is responding...
The mage is rendered speechless.
Cerberus Threefold!: Scene 2
Cerberus's former master, Kokabiel, through possession of the mage, promises to use the Cerberuses of Reason and Power to regain full control over the hellhound. (Captain) hopes to prevent that from happening by becoming the master of the other two Cerberuses as well, and takes the plunge into Pandemonium.
Mage: Th-this cannot be. It should not be possible for you to refuse my orders as your master. The subjugation bond is absolute...
Cerberus: Unfortunately for you, our current master is (Captain) here.
Cerberus: Meaning there's no reason for us to have to listen to a thing you say.
Cerberus takes this chance to cuddle up to (Captain).
Mage: Your current master?
Mage: You've renewed the subjugation bond, haven't you?
Cerberus: Mm-hm, that makes you our former master. Get it?
Vyrn: Wait, Puppy Girl. Whaddya mean this guy's your former master?
Vyrn: This is the mage you sent off somewhere.
Cerberus: Yes, but the one in control of that body right now is Kokabiel, my former master.
Cerberus: The poor mage must've had his consciousness taken over. I mean, I did send him to Pandemonium after all.
Vyrn: Geez. I'm surprised the guy survived a trip to that place.
Cerberus: Hehe. I knew he'd be fine.
Cerberus: Anyhoo, former Master... Or should I say, Kokabiel... I have just one question.
Cerberus: Can I take the fact that you're possessing a mortal to mean that your own body is still locked behind the seal?
Mage: Quite the rude little mutt, aren't you...
Mage: But I'll allow it, for you've been of great service to me.
Mage: You are correct, Cerberus of Instinct. The seal remains intact.
Mage: But it is only a matter of time for it to be undone.
Mage: Thanks to the sudden appearance of this mortal in Pandemonium.
Mage: It's all thanks to you that I can be here right now, Cerberus of Instinct.
Cerberus: ...
Mimi: Wait, you knew? Woof.
Cerberus: ...
Mage: I commend you for freeing me, but I cannot offer the same praise for your renewal of the bond.
Kokabiel turns to (Captain).
Mage: I didn't want to do this...
Mage: But if I've lost control of Cerberus, then I must reactivate my bond with her.
Cerberus: You lay a hand on (Captain), and you're gonna be in for a world of pain.
Mage: ...
Mage: Very well. I'll take my leave for now.
Coco: Aw, Kokabiel's gone soft. Woof.
Mimi: What are you plotting? Woof.
Mage: There are two ways for me to reclaim my bond with the Cerberus of Instinct.
Mage: The first is to reinstate the bond after killing its current master.
Mage: The second is to have the Cerberuses of Power and Reason kill and absorb you, the Cerberus of Instinct.
Cerberus: Oh no...
Mage: I prefer to avoid fighting wherever I can. I'm not fond of something so barbaric and unproductive.
Mage: That's why I'm going to leave the fighting to you Cerberuses instead.
Mage: The other two are still under my control after all.
Coco: But they're sealed away too! Woof!
Mage: Releasing their seal is going to be a cinch once I'm fully resurrected.
Mage: Haha, you're going to regret casting me off as your master.
With those words, a magic circle emerges once more.
The mage possessed by Kokabiel vanishes with the circle.
Cerberus: ...
Vyrn: What are we gonna do! That creep plans on offin' either (Captain) or Puppy Girl!
Coco: I'm not ready to be pushing up daisies! Woof!
Mimi: You've gotta think of something, (Captain)! It's every master's duty to protect their pets! Woof!
Vyrn: Why's she so obsessed with you anyway, Puppy Girl?
Vyrn: Are you that powerful?
Cerberus: She probably needs me to continue on with her experiments.
Cerberus: She's trying to use Astrals and archangels as fodder to create stronger primal beasts.
Lyria: Wh-why is she doing something so horrible?
Cerberus: Kokabiel is an archangel responsible for the research behind primal beast creation.
Cerberus: But she never actually produced any noteworthy results—
Coco: What a loser! Woof!
Mimi: A total beanbrain! Woof!
Cerberus: And so she wants to teach a lesson to everyone who ever looked down on her.
Cerberus: She's made it her life's goal to show everyone just how incredible she is.
Cerberus: And so Kokabiel really doubled down on the idea of making a powerful primal beast.
Cerberus: So much so that she decided to become Pandemonium's warden.
Mimi: The creep began throwing captured archangels and Astrals together to create primal beasts. Woof.
Coco: We were forced to help. Woof.
Mimi: We hated it but had to follow along, no thanks to the subjugation bond. Woof.
Cerberus: When the awful things we were doing came to light, we were captured along with Kokabiel and sealed in Pandemonium.
Coco: That's also when we were considered to be far too dangerous and split into three: instinct, power, and reason. Woof.
Lyria: Kokabiel mentioned she still has control over the Cerberuses of Reason and Power...
Cerberus: Mm-hm, there's no change to their subjugation bonds.
Cerberus: So they remain obedient to her.
Cerberus: If either one of them manages to defeat and absorb me, my bond with (Captain) will be null.
Cerberus: Meaning (Captain) and I can never truly be together as long as Kokabiel's around.
Vyrn: You seem pretty lackadaisical about it. You have a plan in mind?
Cerberus: Uh-huh, there's only one thing to do.
Cerberus: It's to go to Pandemonium together and have (Captain) form a bond with the Cerberuses of Power and Reason!
Cerberus: Then Kokabiel will be powerless.
Mimi: She's a total pushover without us to back her up. Woof.
Coco: Maybe we can even reseal her there. Woof.
Cerberus: Pandemonium might seem like a scary place, but with me around, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Cerberus: So please, (Captain). Won't you come with me to Pandemonium?
Cerberus: Great! We'll show you the way and be your bodyguards!
Cerberus: All in a day's work for a pet!
Cerberus: Oh, it'll be fine. Trust in Cerberus, (Captain).
Cerberus: As your loyal pets, we promise to keep you safe.
Cerberus: There's nothing to worry about, (Captain).
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The captain nods with a wry smile.
Coco: Problem is there's no guarantee our reason and power versions will agree to the change in master. Woof.
Mimi: Especially the Cerberus of Reason. She might actually try to reason things out. Woof.
Coco: Won't have to worry about that with the Cerberus of Power, thankfully. Woof.
Cerberus: It'll be fine.
Cerberus: I mean, just look at how drawn I am to (Captain).
Cerberus: The other versions of me will find (Captain) just as charming.
Cerberus flashes a confident smile.
The captain responds with a nervous laugh.
Cerberus Threefold!: Scene 3
By the time the crew arrives at Pandemonium, Kokabiel has undone the seal on herself and sics the Cerberuses of Reason and Power on the crew. As much as they'd rather not, they are forced to obey Kokabiel because of the subjugation bond.
The crew sets out to stop Kokabiel from carrying out her plan.
And for the captain to bond with the Cerberuses of power and reason.
Lyria: Hm...
Vyrn: What's wrong, Lyria? Something troublin' ya?
Lyria: It feels like I'm being stared at in every direction...
Coco: We've got some nasty prisoners sealed on this floor of Pandemonium. Woof.
Mimi: That explains what Lyria's feeling. Woof.
Cerberus: Their resent can also take the form of terrifying ghosts that haunt us...
Lyria: Eek! Th-there are ghosts here?
Cerberus: Hahah...
Lyria: Um... Is it okay if we hold hands, (Captain)?
The captain grips Lyria's hand, bringing her some relief.
Cerberus: Just kidding. I didn't see a single ghost in all the time I was here.
Cerberus: Oh, that's the room we're looking for.
Cerberus stops in her tracks before the large door.
Cerberus: Now for authentication...
Coco: It opened... Woof.
Mimi: It really did... Woof.
Seeing how serious Cerberus is, the others take care to be vigilant.
Cerberus: Let's go inside first. We won't get anywhere by just standing here.
The crew enters the room, ready to engage in battle at a moment's notice.
Inside, they find three women, along with a familiar-looking mage collapsed on the ground.
Two of the women look exactly like Cerberus.
Cerberus of Power: Ooh, we have a guest.
Cerberus of Reason: ...
???: It's you...
Cerberus: Kokabiel...
Coco: The seal's gone! We were too late! Woof!
Mimi: Power and Reason are free too! Woof!
Cerberus: What a surprise... I would've thought it'd take more time than this...
Cerberus: This calls for a change of plans, (Captain).
Cerberus of Reason: (Captain)?
Cerberus of Reason: What do you mean, Cerberus of Instinct? Kokabiel is the one we follow—
Kokabiel: That's Master Kokabiel to you.
Kokabiel smacks the Cerberus of Reason hard.
Vyrn: Whoa! What's the big idea?
Kokabiel: I'm showing a worthless tool its place.
Kokabiel: I will not tolerate any disrespect from a tool.
Cerberus of Reason: Forgive me, Master.
Cerberus of Reason: But if you could please explain why I—
Kokabiel: You deserve no explanation.
Cerberus of Reason: But...
The Cerberus of Reason tries to reason with Kokabiel.
Which only agitates her, inciting her to smack the Cerberus of Reason once more.
Kokabiel: Don't make me repeat myself. Understood?
Cerberus of Reason: Yes...
Kokabiel: Any good tool knows to follow orders.
Cerberus of Power: Tch... As if you'd have been able to do anything without our power.
Kokabiel: You sound like you need some disciplining.
Cerberus of Power: Forgive me, Master...
Kokabiel: Hm, the Cerberus of Power is openly hostile to me...
Kokabiel: While the Cerberus of Reason has a rebuke for everything I say...
Kokabiel: A worthless tool becoming infinitely more worthless after being split into three.
Kokabiel: I'll have to merge you all back into one somehow.
Kokabiel turns her attention to (Captain) and company.
Kokabiel: Cerberuses of Power and Reason, I command you.
Kokabiel: Eliminate the Cerberus of Instinct and its master.
Kokabiel: And bring the others to me once you've overpowered them.
Kokabiel: They'll make for fine specimens.
Cerberus of Reason: Understood...
Cerberus of Power: Sorry, but we have our orders...
The Cerberuses of Power and Reason bare their fangs at the crew.
Vyrn: Yikes! What do we do?
Cerberus: We'll just have to fight back.
Cerberus: The subjugation bond is absolute, so they have to obey their orders no matter what.
Vyrn: Are you really gonna be okay? If we lose...
Cerberus: Nah, it'll be fine.
Lyria: Um, I hope you're right...
Cerberus: Oh, I'm definitely stronger than those two.
Cerberus: Coco, Mimi, it's been a long time, but we're going all out today.
Coco: You sure? Didn't you want us to hold back to not scare the crew? Woof.
Cerberus: The situation's changed. Besides, a good pet has to protect its master.
Cerberus: And there's not a chance in hell I'm going back to serving Kokabiel!
Mimi: My thoughts exactly. Woof.
Coco: No holding back then! Woof!
Mimi: (Captain) and the others are gonna see for themselves just how strong we are! Woof!
Cerberus: Haha! Instinct is not to be underestimated!
Cerberus Threefold!: Scene 4
With the battle ended, the opposing Cerberuses are absorbed by the Cerberus of Instinct. The fully-powered Cerberus seals Kokabiel in Pandemonium once more and saves the captive mage. (Captain) walks away the proud master of a complete and wholesome Cerberus.
The crew defeats the hostile Cerberuses.
They turn into rays of light and are absorbed by the Cerberus of Instinct.
Cerberus: Three Cerberuses in one! I'm back, baby!
Coco: I can feel the power! Woof!
Mimi: (Captain)'s the only one who can stop us now! Woof!
Lyria: So this is your true strength... It's incredible...
Choose: You sound surprised, Lyria...
Lyria: She's so powerful, it's almost terrifying...
Coco: You can say that again, Lyria! (Captain)'s kinda wimpy in comparison! Woof!
Mimi: Yeah, (Captain) can't even sense our power—just what you'd expect from a filthy skydweller! Woof!
Cerberus: Haha! All right, (Captain)—time to give you a taste of my true strength!
Cerberus & Co.: Woof!
With a soft growl, Cerberus puts both hands on (Captain)'s.
Coco: What'd you ask us to do that for? Woof!
Mimi: Stop teasing us! Woof!
Cerberus: Aren't I a good doggy, (Captain)? I hope you'll reward me by petting me lots and lots!
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Kokabiel: I-impossible... How could this possibly happen!
Kokabiel: The Cerberus of Instinct coupled with a bunch of trifling skydwellers!
Kokabiel: The likes of you could never best the other two Cerberuses!
Cerberus: Just goes to show how much stronger we are.
Coco: The Cerberuses of Power and Reason were hardly motivated. Woof.
Mimi: They attacked us out of obligation, not because they wanted to. Woof.
Cerberus: I bet they were hoping to lose and be absorbed by me to be free of your control.
Coco: Smart doggies. Woof.
Mimi: It's crazy how much better (Captain) is than Kokabiel. Woof.
Kokabiel: I refuse to accept this! I'm meant for greater things!
Cerberus: Aw. Too bad for you.
Cerberus goes up to Kokabiel, a triumphant smirk on her lips.
Cerberus: No matter how much you beg, I'm never gonna forgive you.
Cerberus: You deserve payback for laying a hand on (Captain).
Kokabiel: S-stay away!
Cerberus: Coco, Mimi, let's finish the job.
Coco & Mimi: On it! Woof!
Chains of light spring forth from Coco and Mimi and wrap around Kokabiel's body.
Kokabiel: Wh-what is this!
Cerberus: It's only right that anyone caught attempting a prison break is locked back up... Am I right?
Coco: It's a watchdog's job! Woof!
Mimi: Did you forget? Woof!
Kokabiel: S-stop! Cerberus, I command you!
Cerberus: Huh? But why?
Kokabiel: Ngh... I am your master—
Cerberus: Don't you mean former master?
Cerberus: Oh, before the final goodbye, there's something I wanted to tell you.
Mimi: You're a total loser! Woof!
Coco: Suck it, loser! Woof!
Cerberus: Oof, took the words right out of my mouth.
Kokabiel: ...!
How dare you make a mockery of me!
How dare you make a mockery of me!
Kokabiel: Why does everyone treat me like a failure...
Kokabiel: I won't have it! I'm far superior to all of you!
Kokabiel: And I'll do whatever it takes to prove it!
Kokabiel: Just you wai—
Cerberus: Time's over! Say hello to your new home in the seal!
Kokabiel: No—
The chains of light turn into a magic circle that engulfs Kokabiel.
Cerberus: Resealing complete. What say we get out of this hellhole already, (Captain)?
Mimi: Might as well wipe out any evidence of something gone foul while we're at it. Woof.
Coco: And let's not forget the guy we sent here. Woof.
Lyria: Hm?
Lyria: Ah! I almost forgot about him!
Vyrn: Hey, you okay, bud?
(Captain) and company go to check on the mage.
After leaving Pandemonium, the crew takes the mage to a safe place for refuge.
Then they use the opportunity for a short reprieve.
Vyrn: Phew... I'm beat.
Lyria: Ahaha... I'm a bit tired myself.
Vyrn: Look at Puppy Girl though...
The two direct their attention to Cerberus.
Cerberus: Mm, that's real nice, (Captain)... Can you do my tail a bit more?
Coco: I-I hate this! But it feels incredible! Woof!
Mimi: No fair! You know we can't refuse a good brushing! Woof!
Cerberus: Hey, (Captain), can you take us for a walk once you're done with the brushing?
Cerberus excitedly yelps with every stroke of (Captain)'s brush.
Vyrn: She is one happy puppy...
Cerberus: Thank you (Captain). Now to go for a stroll—
A magic circle suddenly manifests and wraps itself around Cerberus.
The white light shooting out from it coats the environment in an alabaster hue.
The crew involuntarily shut their eyes at the intensity of the light.
Once it subsides, they open up their eyes again to find three Cerberuses before them.
Coco: Huh? Why are we split up again? Woof.
Mimi: I thought we absorbed the Cerberuses of Power and Reason! Woof!
Cerberus of Power: Did you forget that the Astrals gave us each free will when they split us up?
Cerberus of Reason: Meaning even when we're one, each of us still has a distinct and separate consciousness.
Cerberus of Power: Which is why we're able to split up when we feel like it.
Vyrn: Why did the Astrals do such a thing to begin with? Aren't you tougher as a single doggy?
Cerberus of Reason: It was likely a safety mechanism designed out of fear of our combined might.
Cerberus of Reason: As things currently stand, we can only realize our true strength...
Cerberus of Reason: When the three of us are merged, or if (Captain) commands it.
Cerberus of Power: Another possibility is that the Astrals wanted to use us as three separate pawns...
Cerberus of Power: Whatever the case, it's something we'll probably never get a conclusive answer to.
Mimi: So why are you split up right now? Woof.
Cerberus of Reason: You see, the Cerberus of Instinct was getting all the love and attention from (Captain).
Cerberus of Reason: The Cerberus of Power and I just couldn't allow that.
Vyrn: Huh?
Lyria: Um...
Cerberus of Power: (Captain) is our master too.
Cerberus of Power: It's only fair that we get to partake in the pleasures of that in equal measure.
Coco: You don't split up for such a boneheaded reason! Woof!
Cerberus of Reason: It's not boneheaded in the least!
Cerberus of Power: Yeah, it's really important to us.
Vyrn: Well... Whatever makes you happy, Puppy Girl.
Cerberus of Reason: C'mon, (Captain). Play with us too.
Cerberus of Power: Don't tell us you only have love for the Cerberus of Instinct, (Captain)...
Cerberus of Power: If you actually feel that way, I might have to pretend your hand's a chew toy...
Choose: I'm kind of occupied at the moment...
Cerberus: Can't you see (Captain)'s busy showering me with love and attention?
Cerberus: Nuh-uh, (Captain). It's my turn to have you pet me like there's no tomorrow.
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Cerberus: Besides, you can always play with them later.
Cerberuses: ...
Coco: H-how did things get like this? Woof.
Mimi: Don't ask me. Woof...
Lyria: Ahaha...
Vyrn: C'mon, (Captain), I'm sure you've got enough love to go around for all of 'em at the same time.
Cerberus of Reason: You know, that's a really good point.
Cerberus of Reason: We're all your pets, (Captain).
Cerberus of Power: Yeah, and I'd rather not cause trouble for our nice, new master.
Cerberus: Okay then, no playing favorites.
Cerberus: Show us that you love us all equally...
Cerberuses: (Captain)!
The hellhound trifecta are full of smiles as they latch onto (Captain)'s body.
The captain is more than happy to frolic with them.
Categories:
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- Scenario Character: Vyrn
- Scenario Character: Cerberus
- Scenario Character: ???
- Scenario Character: Mage
- Scenario Character: Coco
- Scenario Character: Mimi
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- Scenario Character: Kokabiel
- Scenario Character: Cerberus & Co.
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- Scenario Character: Cerberuses