Welcome Captain Flash Rider!
Now just beat the boss,
Then enter level 45.
Flash Power activated!
Huh?
Game interrupted by unknown player.
Game over.
- Come on, mom. - Playtime can wait, Willy.
Your father is making breakfast.
Well, can I first finish this level?
Make up your mind.
I thought you wanted to help with the mission, so...
Uh, of course I want to help, but...
And if you want to help, go and eat your breakfast with dad...
- And then go to the warehouse with him. - Okay.
Wait, you are not coming?
No, not yet. I have something urgent in the lab.
Really? What is it? Can I watch?
End of discussion.
Hm...
Ah...
- Willy. - Mom, please ..
- Just five minutes. - Okey, then you win.
But don't touch anything on your father's desk.
Yeah, especially that.
Uh, mom...
Don't worry, Willy.
Here, watch.
- Thanks, mom. - By the way, there's a little side effect,
But you're in luck. I just made the dose of the antidote.
What for? I'm feeling just fine.
Here, drink this.
Morning, dad.
How is it going?
Hi Willy, I'm great!
But things are a bit hairy.
Yeah, that sounds like another dad joke.
Here, mom made this for you.
Oh, thanks buddy.
Ah.. that's more like it.
You know Willy, this is the last day of our expedition.
So tonight, we begin our voyage back to Earth.
Of course I know, I can't wait.
I'm gonna see my friends again.
One dino pancake for Captain Flash Rider.
Um, thanks dad.
I'm off, join me when you're done.
Mhmm..
Can I count on you to help him with the mission?
Mhmm.
Wow, that's cool.
Is that what I'm doing? Taking pictures of creatures?
Yes, one day perhaps.
But for now, you'll have to learn the basics.
To be a good explorer, you have to document each one of your discoveries.
Yeah, I know that, dad, but what's the mission?
You have to take pictures of the samples we have brought from the planet yesterday.
Here, now you try.
- Like that? - That's perfect.
Soon, you will be a real explorer.
Well, it's not that complicated.
I leave you to it, I will help mom prepare for the voyage home.
Once you're done with the last box, the mission will be over.
Okay, got it.
One box, won't take very long.
Uh!
I will be here forever.
So, did you finished plotting our course?
Almost done.
Uh, did you leave Willy alone in the warehouse?
Relax, he is 10, I think we can trust him by now.
An asteroid field!
I'm going to get Willy, wait here!
Willy!
Willy?
Where'd he go?
Willy!
What's happening?
Wait, Willy's not with you?
No, he wasn't in the warehouse.
I will find him.
Willy?
Willy, are you there?
Willy!
- Huh? - Oh, Willy!
- I'm scared dad, what's going on? - It will be okay, son.
Come join us on the bridge.
I'm coming!
The shield just gave out.
Security protocol has been activated!
No! Open the door!
There's nothing we can do Willy, it's locked, I'm sorry!
Get in the pod, it will be safe in there!
Ejection sequence initiated.
Oh no! Come back!
No!
Huh?
- Willy! - Mom?
- Willy, are you okay? - Yeah, I'm okay.
Are you coming for me?
Listen to me, son, we might be separated for a little while, but you don't need to worry.
Your mom and I will take care of everything, we will find you.
Follow the instructions until then.
What?
- Follow .. - But dad..
Understand?
But...
Where...
Where am I?
Uh...
Hello?
Subject: Male
Age: 10
First name, William
Hello, Mr. William.
I am your personal survival mode of case of emergency landing
on an unknown planet.
Unit B.U.C.K 0813.
But you can call me Buck.
Do you have any questions, Mr. William?
Uh...
Sure.
Where are we?
On an unknown planet.
Atmosphere analysis: Okay.
Oxygen detected.
- Unlocking hatch. - Huh?
Wait, what are you doing?
Please remain in the pod, while I inspect the terrain.
Why don't we take off now?
I have to find my parents.
Impossible maneuver.
This emergency pod was designed for landing.
Not taking off.
But...
How I'm gonna find them?
They will find you.
When the space traveler disappears,
Dozens of search probes are launched to initiate a rescue.
This transmitter broadcasts a continuous distress signal.
When a probe is in proximity to this planet,
It will pick up the signal, transmit it to a nearby ship,
And a rescue will be launced.
So, it does wait for a probe to fly by,
And I will find my parents, right?
Absolutely, Mr. William.
And when do we get this probe?
No idea.
Huh...
But do not worry, the pod contains everything necessary for survival.
Broccoli puree.
Human Behavior Database.
Mouth corners turned down.
An ocular humidity indicate
a degraded emotional state.
Recommendation: Entertain the subject
Discovery kit.
Unknown Planet Edition.
Wow, check it out!
Uh, what?
Huh?
Hah.
Uh-huh
Alright!
Uh?
Ah!
Aww..
Woah..
Entertainment successful.
Emotional state improved, mission accomplished.
New battery for Unit B.U.C.K 0813.
Fully charged.
Perfect.
Haha...
What are you doing, Mr. William?
Just playing a joke.
I'm sorry, Mr. William. I do not understand.
However, if it improved your emotional state,
Please go on.
I shall continue to follow this little dot
for as long as you want me to.
Huh?
Whatever.
Cool, choco crunches.
Um..
Human Behavior Database.
Mouth corners turn up.
Expressed contentment.
Like that?
That's perfect.
Soon, you will be a real explorer.
Great.
I'm the first human to explore this planet,
And there are only rocks to photograph.
Oh well, you got to start somewhere.
Local weather conditions require consistent hydration.
- Here, Mr. William. - Not now, Buck.
I still need this whole side.
It is very strange.
I did not pick up any siesmic activity in this area.
Uh, that doesn't look like an earthquake.
Remain calm, Mr. William.
Sometimes the biggest creatures are not always the dangerous ones.
Sometimes they are.
Run.
Priority Number One: Retrieve transmitter.
Without it, we will never be found.
Wow, cool.
Priority Number Two:
Retrieve battery pack.
Estimated time of collision with hostile
18 seconds.
Recommendation:
High speed motion
-Can you hold on to this while I transport us out of harms way. - Okay!
Coming aboard, Mr. William.
Uh, but I never learned to ride a bike.
Do not worry, I will do the driving.
Uh, okay.
Oh, no!
Ah..!
Buck, I dropped the battery back there.
At thus condition, no retrieval attempt.
Hey Buck, we'll never fit!
Indeed Mr. William, we will not.
Unless you lower your head
13 centimetres.
Huh?
Perfect.
We are out of range of those creatures.
You may now get off, Mr. William.
Huh? We made it?
We are alive?
Thank you, Buck!
Give me five!
Entry: The phrase to give five
identified in Earth custom register.
Five.
Uh...
Aww, aww, uh, uh.
Eeh... Ahh, aww.
Uh, uh.
But, Buck...
The pod was destroyed.
- How are we supposed to send the signal? - Do not worry, Mr. William.
I can power the transmitter myself.
You are actually not too bad for a robot.
The grapnel and the bike, that was so...
Wait for me here, I will check that it is perfectly safe.
You can come out, Mr. William.
Wow..
In the forest, we should find enough sustenance
to replace the rations we lost in the desert.
Tomorrow, we shall go there to set up camp.
Until a probe finds us.
A probe..
Hey Buck, isn't that a probe?
No, Mr. William.
And that's a probe, isn't it?
No.
And that?
No.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
- And that? - Still not.
- That one, it's a probe, right? - No.
- And there? - No.
- There? - No.
There?
Mr. William's safety:
Okay
Signal strength: Okay
Battery level: 72%
Okay
Wow, cool.
I've first photo of a creature.
Buck, what's the deal?
Why would you do that?
I could not run a risk could this creature attacking you.
Huh? What are you talking about?
What could that thing do to me?
That is exactly the problem.
I could not be certain.
My mission is to see that you remain safe and sound.
Let's go, we must reach the forest before nightfall.
Hey remember. I have a mission as well.
I am an explorer, and I have to take pictures of everything I find.
Haa..
Hey Buck, wait for me!
No danger in proximity.
Abundance of clean water.
This place seems ideal to set up a base camp.
Huh?
I'm off to survey the perimeter and make sure there is no danger.
Please remain here.
Do not move and do not touch anything.
Huh? You are not gonna leave me by myself?
Here, you will feel much better.
Thanks, but...
Buck, wait.
Do not worry Mr. William.
I will be back.
Huh?
Hey, hello.
Don't be afraid.
You are not afraid of them, are you?
Go away, shoo!
I will protect you, okay?
Uh...
Easy now you big ugly creature.
Easy.
Oh, you're hungry, is that it?
Look, some good choco crunch.
Hmm. They're so delicious.
Huh?
Hah? What?
Mr. William, you would have wait for me in the clearing,
without moving or touching anything.
Ah, now not a good time to talk about that!
Indeed.
Uh, what are you ...
New Entry:
Shocks and falls
incite amusement in subject.
Ha ha ha ha.
You should be more careful, Mr. William.
It wasn't my fault.
You should never wander
even for hunting.
But I must admit,
This is a nice catch.
It is absolutely eatable.
Excuse me?
Are you nuts?
We're not gonna eat it.
Its a..
My faithful companion.
Flash Rider.
But you can call him Flash if you prefer.
If you're not going to eat it,
This creature is useless to us.
Correct, Mr. Flash?
Stop! What are you doing?
But it look so friendly, Buck.
Indeed, Mr. William.
That creature did not appear to be dangerous.
Let's hurry, we have to find a safe place for the night.
Hmm...
What a boring day.
I didn't even get a single creature.
A probe will come eventually, right?
Huh?
Hmm?
Hah, missed another one.
I'm sick of this.
Uh?
Huh?
Wow!
Amazing!
There's a whole family here.
Thanks, Buck.
You are welcome, Mr William.
Mr William's safety: Okay
Signal strength: Okay
Battery level: 50%
Recommendation: Temporary sleep mode
Hurry up.
We must find a place to set up our base camp.
I know, Buck, but I'm still very hungry.
Woah.
Ha ha ha ha.
Ha ha. Ha ha.
Huh? What is that?
Huh?
Poor thing.
We can't just leave him like that.
Remain completely still.
Wow..
That alarm system is cool.
I'm sure even my parents never saw something like that.
Oh, I didn't even take a photo.
Ugh, I'm still hungry.
Analysis: Okay.
No toxic substance detected.
Hmm?
Bark!
It barks!
Analysis: Okay.
Ah, are you really sure this time, Buck?
Absolutely, Mr. William.
No risk of side effects.
This planet vegetation is full of surprises.
In addition, it's contents
is extremely sticky.
Huh?
Okay, I'll help you.
Mr. William?
Everything alright?
Mr. William? Are you there?
Interesting.
The plant's content dries very quickly
Then becomes quite fragile.
This place will be perfect for our base camp.
Flash?
I'm so happy to see you again.
Yum, that looks so good.
Thank you.
Umm...
Mmm?
Don't worry, I'll talk to him.
Buck! Stop!
Stop!
What do you have against him anyway?
I already informed you of the uselessness of this creature.
What?
You really don't get it, do you?
I finally made a friend, and you chased him away.
Thanks.
You are welcome, Mr William.
Human Psychology Database
Displays of affection may improve the subject's emotional state.
Is everything all right, Mr. William?
No, not really.
We've been on this planet for several days now.
And there is still no news from my parents.
Are you sure that probe will come by?
Yes, soon Mr. William.
Soon.
Flash!
Shh...
It's okay, he is not around.
Fetch!
Quick Flash, go hide!
Careful, Mr. William.
Dead branches are falling from the trees.
Oh, yeah?
Kinda weird, huh?
Come on, let's go back.
We have to get to the camp to build a hut.
Well, I don't see the point as you said we're leaving soon.
Mr. William, soon could mean several weeks, you realize.
Don't you think you're exaggerating?
Uh, gotta go.
I really need to... you know.
I will come with you, Mr. William.
Uh, no thanks, I think I can manage on my own.
And that might actually take a while.
I feel it's gonna be a big one.
But don't worry, I'll call you if there is a problem.
Have a good poop, Mr. William!
I won't miss it this time.
Oh no! What did I do!?
I'm really sorry..
Wait, I'll try and fix it.
I'm just trying to help you, don't worry.
Hmm...
Come on! Stop!
Let me do it!
You will see!
Now hold still.
There you go.
It worked, Flash.
Okay, not too long, though.
Or Buck will be suspicious.
Mr. William, Mr. William, are you there?
Mr. William?
Mr. William, are you there?
Mr. William?
Wow...
Yeah!
Whoo!
Yi haa!
Wow Flash, that was awesome.
Huh?
You lied to me, Mr. William.
I've been looking all over for you.
I'm sorry.
We just wanted to have some fun.
Besides, nothing bad happened.
In order to protect you efficiently,
I must know where you are at all times.
Yeah... I know.
Come along.
Ouch, it stings!
Flash?
Huh?
Buck!
Buck, what's happening to me?
The subject contaminated by unknown substance.
Vitals declining.
What happened to you?
Plant Category Four: Caliber Nine
Maximum Danger
Recommendation: Search for antidote
Antidote not identified.
Heart rate dropping
Subject chance of survival compromised.
Willy.
- Willy. - Willy.
Dad? Mom?
We are here, my love.
I made progress with my mission, look!
Great job, you're a real explorer.
When are you guys coming to get me?
We don't know yet.
You're big enough to make it without us now.
Huh?
No, don't leave me, please.
No! Please!
Protection mission failure!
Flash?
Mr William's safety: Okay
You will feel better in no time.
Let's go.
Perhaps Mr. Flash can join us.
What? Really?
Flash, you can come with us.
I slept so well.
Come on Flash, we're ...
Huh? Flash?
Buck, Buck, come quick!
There is something wrong with Flash.
Do not worry.
Your friend Flash is just going through a metamorphosis.
And he is in state of hatching.
Awesome!
Not so awesome.
Flash, you're okay?
Woah!
Waah!
Ha ha ha ha.
Say "cheese"!
Oh no, Flash!
I can't wait to show mom and dad what we've made.
I wish they were here with us.
They will be very proud of you, Mr. William.
Give me five.
Huh?
Hehehehe
Come on, let's eat!
Oh!
You could've left me a little bit.
Okay, I'll go get some more.
Flash?
Did you just made a joke, Buck?
I believe so, Mr. William.
Hehehehe
Hehehe
Yeah, you made a joke!
Can you see that Flash? Buck made a joke!
Yuck, that's gross.
Let's find shelter.
Come on, Flash!
Don't worry, it's only thunder, you're safe.
What a chicken.
Hail is coming down.
Maybe we better go find Flash.
Excellent idea, Mr. William.
Woah!
Huh?
Wow, great shield protector!
Thanks, Buck!
What would I ever do without you?
Alert! Battery level low!
Huh?
Wow, that was quite a hail storm.
Hey Flash!
Alright, you're okay?
What about you, Buck?
Are you okay?
Yes Mr. William, everything is okay.
But I'm going to have to leave you for a while.
What?
Oh, you're making another joke, right?
Not at all.
Activating the shield nearly depleted my battery reserve.
I have to switch to power saving mode.
And what does that mean?
I shall enter total sleep mode.
And prioritize the transmitter.
Oh.. but you can't just turn yourself off like that.
I'm sorry, it is the best option.
No! You can't do that. I need you.
You will manage very well without me.
In any case, I will power back on
when a probe is detected.
In the mean time, rely on Mr. Flash.
He knows this planet quite well.
He will help you achieve your mission.
You may have to be patient.
But whatever happens, be careful.
Goodbye for now, Mr. William.
I need you Buck, don't go away.
Don't worry, I won't let you down, okay.
You're gonna be safe in here.
Alright, I found one.
You'll see Buck, we'll wake you up.
This is what we need to get.
Ready?
What's the matter?
Rock monsters? That's what scaring you?
Don't worry, if we are quiet, they won't see us.
Come on, let's go!
Stop, let me go, I have to.
We can't leave Buck like this.
Just wait for me here.
I will go alone.
Flash?
Hey Flash, be careful!
Not so fast!
Come on, Flash!
Flash?
Flash.
I'm so sorry I put you in so much danger.
I don't want to lose you too.
Don't you worry, I'll take care of you.
Whatever you do, don't move.
Huh?
I'm okay Flash, I'll be right with you...
Anyone!
Help me!
Please!
Help me!
Anyone?
I will never make it out of here.
I will never see my parents again.
Hmm?
Okay now, don't move.
This time it has to work.
Are you okay, Flash?
Thank you, you saved my life.
Hang in there Flash, we'll be home soon.
You're right, Buck.
I can't just do whatever I want.
Most important thing is that you keep sending the signal.
So we get rescued.
Together with Flash, I will keep exploring the planet.
You will see, I will protect you and you will protect me.
Together, nothing can bring us down.
Mom, dad, I will wait for you.
As long as I have to.
10 Months Later
I'm gonna catch you, Flash!
You're sucks.
Alright, we're here.
But, Flash...
We have been working on this plan for weeks.
You can't just eat all the bait.
They've come through here every day.
With all this bait, it should show up soon.
Stop making noise, or it's gonna zero in on us again.
We've missed that at least 50 times.
What?
Already?
Oh, no...
Come on, it's okay.
You chase him over to the urchins.
I'll go this way, it's a shortcut.
Huh?
Woaa!
You are welcome!
Oh.
Yeah, well done Flash!
Hmmm...
Huh?
We got it?
We got it! We got it Flash!
We got it! We got it!
We got it! Come on!
High Five!
You are the best.
You know what?
We are an awesome team together.
This is a really super collection.
Here you go, the popcorn is ready.
Let's go over to the living room.
Wait!
I can't believe it!
Is that a ...
A probe?
So then... this means someone is really coming.
I'm going to see my parents.
And Buck!
He said he would turn back on when a probe came by.
Buck is going to wake up!
Come on, let's go get him!
Ah...
Okay, I'll get him myself.
Buck, what are you doing, come on!
Wake up! A probe is flying by.
Huh?
It's completely empty.
You can't even send the signal anymore.
Go and hide until I get back.
This time I can't wake them up.
No gas, super.
Yeah, we made it!
Woaa!
Ugh!
Flash!
Flash, we have to turn around!
You go find the battery, we'll clear the way, okay?
Hmm...
Oh no, I'll never project that far.
Time for fruit jam, my man.
Huh? There's more?
They'll never get off our backs!
Brake!
Flash, catch!
Say "cheese"!
Thanks for the picture.
Yeah, collection complete!
Hurry, let's go back to Buck!
Buck!
Mr. William, is that you?
Well, who else?
I really miss you, rust bucket.
You disobeyed my orders again.
Huh?
You must have taken enormous risks to retrieve this new battery.
- Yeah, but uh ... - That's incredible!
How courageous, I'm so proud of you!
And that big creature...
Is it... Oh.
It is, it is you Mr. Flash!
The probe picked up our signal.
That is it, Mr. William.
You are finally going home.
I'm going home.
The probe is sending us a message.
Greetings!
This is Search Probe RO-0612.
Your rescue request just been processed.
An automatic retrieval pod will arrive in less than 24 hours.
This one is really cool, I'll take it.
Yeah, the fruit, and they have to taste this.
We don't have this on earth.
Oh and this, mom and dad will love it.
- Oh and ... - Come on, hurry up, Mr. William.
The rescue pod will be landing shortly.
I'm trying to, Buck!
Hmm...
Thank you for everything.
I would never be able to go home without you.
Goodbye, my friend.
Well, what are you waiting for?
Come on, don't worry.
It's okay, there is enough space for the three of us.
What are you doing?
I don't understand.
I believe it is time to say goodbye, Mr. William.
Huh? What?
You are not coming?
We have to go, Mr. William.
Goodbye, Mr. Flash.
Goodbye, Flash.
Oh, there you are!
I'll come back to see you, Flash.
I promise.
Dad?
Mom?
Dad! Mom!
Willy!
You alright?
Yeah, yeah, I'm okay.
But I have to tell you, it was unbelievable!
I made a friend, his name is Flash.
He helped me complete my mission, and Buck is an awesome robot.
And the rock monsters!
Flash and I beat them because we had to get a battery for Buck.
And there was a beetle, I broke his horn, but I didn't mean to, though.
We reached Earth a few days later.
It was just incredible!,
Everybody was amazed by my collection.
Of course I think about Flash all the time.
And I miss him a lot.
Sometimes, I wonder why he didn't want to come with me to Earth.
But then I think, if I were him,
I would want to stay on that planet too.
That's his home afterall.
His planet.
I guess...
Now it's kind of mine too.