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Journey's End

Hey, Riki. I've gotta confess something to you.

Reyn obsess with Riki?

Not 'obsess,' 'confess'! It's just I... didn't think you'd get this far.

What Reyn mean?

I just figured you'd give up and head back to the village.

Riki do want to go home.

Riki want to see Oka and all littlepon in village. Riki want pollen cakes and Riki want them now!

Sounds like you'd rather eat cake than see your family, Riki.

No! Riki think family most important! But Riki is Heropon so fight till battle ends!

Haha. That right? You've got a pretty big family... I'm almost jealous of ya, Riki.

Why Reyn jealous?

I ain't got any family left. When I go home, no one's there waiting. You must be the happiest bloke on Bionis, Riki.

Cheer up, Reyn!

Riki want Reyn to start own happy family!

Easier said than done, man!

Riki think it easy! Get married! Start family! Reyn think too hard sometimes!

So you reckon I should stop thinking about it so much?

Riki want to marry Oka so Riki tell her, 'Marry Riki!' Oka was so angry she slap Riki. But then she agree and Riki and Oka have family.

So you think if I get a girl to marry me I'm all set? I hate to agree with you, but that sounds like a good idea.

Reyn agree with Riki?! Riki help Reyn get married to other Hom Hom!

Cheers, man. Gonna have to find me a nice girl first though.

But Reyn already have nice girl...

Wait... You don't mean... Well, maybe, but this ain't the time or the place. When we're all home free, I hope she doesn't turn me down...

Reyn really think so?

Riki so used to family that he forget Reyn not have one.

Sounds like a typical Riki reply.

Riki not forget feeling at home. Riki feel good going home. That what Reyn mean?

Yeah, that's what I want. I used to take it for granted, spending time with mum and dad. It wasn’t until after they were gone I finally realised what I had.

So Reyn want to start family too?

Yeah, I guess you could say that. Not right now though. I've learnt a lot from this trip, but I still have loads to learn. I've gotta get stronger in more ways than one.

Reyn sound different. Sound like he use his brain! Is sky going to fall on Riki's head?

Listen you! I come up with loads of good ideas! But anyway, enough arguing. I'm glad we got to chat. I almost enjoyed myself. Haha! Cheers, Riki.

Reyn mean Hom Hom!

If Riki go home now, village friends cook Riki on grill!

Wow. You serious?

Riki never serious! Haha. But Riki do sometimes want go back to family in village.

Yeah, I miss home too. And your little ones probably miss you a lot.

Riki not leave friends though!

'Because Riki is Heropon'?

Reyn right! Good memory, Reyn!

Your catchphrases are stuck in my head! I can't help it. They usually have 'Heropon' in 'em so they're easy to remember.

Meh-meh-meh-meh! Reyn shut big fat Hom Hom hole! Reyn say silly sayings all the time!

All right, little fella. Let's agree to disagree, eh? It's hard to admit, but it's been kinda fun having you around. Though I never would have thought you'd make it as far as this.

Reyn sound different. Sound like he use his brain! Is sky going to fall on Riki’s head?

Oi, where’d that come from?! I say clever things all the time! Anyway, I'm just telling it like it is. I figured some silly 'Heropon' was never gonna cut the mustard.

Riki never really think he leave and go home. Riki think like this: When Riki ride Pterix, never jump off before Pterix land!

What the heck is a Pterix? You say the weirdest things... Well, anywho, I have to say thank you. After we mop up the bad guys, you and the missus can visit me.

Riki look forward to it! Riki want to go fishing at Reyn's favourite spot at colony!

Why not?

You just being too stubborn to admit defeat?

Riki not stubborn! Reyn nasty Hom Hom!

Oi, calm down, Riki. I'm sorry. We've been dragging you around getting in all sorts of trouble. I kinda feel a little guilty. That’s all.

Reyn worried for Riki? Riki love to travel with friends! No regrets! Riki not like every day, but tomorrow always different!

You know who's next though? Dickson. He's not going down easily. Things might get messy, Riki. You ready for that? 'Cos if not, get running, fuzzball!

Riki ready like Reyn ready. Dickson fall like leaf from tree!

That's not what I meant. Think about your family, Riki. What happens if you get hurt? Your family will have no dad.

Reyn talk funny to Riki. Reyn sound different than before... Riki think that sky will fall on friends' heads next!

What's got into you? I talk like this all the time. I know about this stuff. I lost my mum and dad ages ago. I was young like your kids. So I know how they'd feel. Make sure you survive, Riki.

Yes, yes, Reyn. Riki understand Reyn's words. Heropon Riki will not fail! Because...

'Riki is Heropon!' Heard it all before, man.

Reyn right! Good memory, Reyn!