Screen Grab of Luccas Letter to kid.

[Rufus]

It looks like there was supposed to be another character in that scene, who was later removed.

That sounds most likely.  But it makes you wonder what...  And what relevance it would have to Luccia.

[Ed]

It is kind of odd, though... I'm honestly surprised I haven't heard more speculation about it...

[SilentMartyr]

Then perhaps it's really a glitch...

I betcha that it is a miscode. Is it possible to not have Kid in your party at that point? If so then that could be the third character in your party's position. Like when you get the Einlainzer from Garai's grave, Raduis always accompanies you, whether or not he is in the party at the time. This could be the same thing, but I don't think Luccia gives you the letter unless Kid is actually in your party.

[Zizzlebop]

Thanks! I always wanted to see that again. Speculate as we might, I think Square like to put hopelessly obscure mysteries in their games. I doubt it is a glitch or miscode or anything like that, but I also think it doesn’t mean anything but for fan speculation talk about the game.

[Radical Dreamer]

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Magil of the Shadows'

lancing back over my shoulder, I notice a silhouette silently emerge from the grove.

Magil...

This associate of Kid's is known to us only as `Magil of the Shadows'.

I know next to nothing about him, except for the fact that he somehow knew Kid before I came into the picture.

A high-class magician of some sort, he looks to be about thirty. He usually keeps to himself, though.

The top half of his face is covered with a mask at all times. I've never even seen what he really looks like.

At times, it seems as though I'm hanging around someone from another world -- traveling with this pack is definitely an interesting experience.

Kid's quiet about her past too, but it's like I know her entire life story compared to how little I know about Magil.

From time to time I find myself wondering who he is, where he came from, and so on. I'd ask Kid, but I get the impression she knows as little about him as I do.

Drifting in and out of the shadows, the macabre figure of Magil looks out from behind.

From what I've heard, this mysterious figure who could allegedly slip in and out of the shadows was the subject of many whispers throughout the manor, long after this incident had come to pass.

Not moving a muscle, I try to look for Magil. He's nowhere to be seen. I can only guess he's sporting one of those trademark expressionless faces, somewhere off in the darkness.

The old woman narrows her wrinkly eyes, barely visible from under the hood.

"Is that so?
Well, so be it. I won't keep you any longer.
However, it's not a wise idea to pass up generosity, especially in such a place like this. And, as I'm sure you know by now, the only one who can help Kid and the shadow walker is you, Serge."

Suddenly, we start to hear footsteps coming this way. Though they aren't that loud, they boom like thunder in the night.
Kid and I jump up. Magil swiftly conceals himself in the nearby shadows.

So, Porre is up to something," Magil mutters, emerging from the shadows.

And what have we here... the notorious shadow walker. I wouldn't be trying anything like last time, if I were you."

Beside me, I see Magil come to a stop.

Lord Lynx...
Viper Manor's deadly owner...

I call out as I start to rush over to her! However, just as soon as I start to, I see Magil's already there. He's streaked across the shadows, putting himself between Lynx and Kid!

How does that feel, shadow walker? Have you felt my web start to drain your life energy yet?" Lynx says, smiling ominously.

Unable to control my feelings, I start to rush after her, however, a shadow abruptly blocks my path. It's Magil.

He slowly shakes head, a sorrowful look in his eyes...
With that, his shadowy figure draws back, dissolving into the darkness.

"Magil!?"

"Kid!!"

Kid reluctantly hides with me behind a corner. I squat down next to her, patiently holding my breath. Magil is nowhere to be seen, probably already hidden in the shadows.

Hearing a low chant of some sort, I look over and see Magil stepping out from out of the shadows with a fireball already brewing in his hands.

Magil promptly disappears into the room's shadows.
One by one, from the desk, to the display shelf, to the statue, I see his shadow shuffle around the room.
Before long, Magil materializes from behind the desk with something in his hand.

Serge, show her your love," Magil says, leaving me with those words as he sinks into a nearby shadow.

How could he leave me alone with her at a time like this! Why can't I be the one with the power of the shadows...

Then, all of a sudden, a shadow over by the desk begins to tremble!
Magil...!
He suddenly materializes, placing himself directly across from the girl.

A slight breeze is our only welcome as we enter through the huge set of doors.
We're met with silence as we look around this spacious, two-story hall.
On the far wall, a monstrous organ stands proudly, beckoning us with its pitch-black aura.
A countless number of candles are lit all around us, offsetting our surroundings with a strange, flickering radiance.

"What is this place? A cathedral or somethin'?"

"It seems so. The candles in this room have been placed in such a way to produce patterns of shadows, consistent with occult teachings," Magil says.

Looking down, I can see he's on to something -- a number of strange, candlelit patterns dance around on the floor.

"Do not stand there."

I instantly leap back, cold sweat running down my neck. My hand is on my knife... not that it'll do any good at this point...

"Indeed, a most peculiar arrangement," Magil continues as I back against the wall.

"This is indeed an unholy cathedral, ordained for occult sermons. The shadows indicate this spot is a focal point of some kind.
This entire mansion is an instrument for defying order..."

"No, wait," he continues a moment later. "I was wrong. This room isn't the focal point. The shadows don't quite meet here in focus, as though..."

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Shadows of the past...

Amidst a number of trees' shadows, a boy and a girl are sitting and playing.

Somehow I know that the boy is Magil. Even as a child, his trademark spirit shines through.

The girl, however, looks strangely familiar. Where have I seen that face before... perhaps that painting in the study?

They're talking happily together. We're too far away to hear what they're saying, though.

Then all of a sudden, he says something with a serious look suddenly in his eyes. Although surprised, the girl listens to what the boy has to say, and then nods.
The two press their hands together, linking fingers. It looks as though they're making a promise of some sort.

What could this be about?

The mirror's reflection ripples, and before long is back to a normal reflection.

"I'm envious, Master Magil. I would very much like to have had memories of this splendor," Venus says, humbled.

Saying nothing, Magil acknowledges neither us nor the mirror.
"We do not have time to play around. We must continue our search."

Kid's voice calls out from deep within the shower of light... "You will not win, Lynx!!"

She trembles, her eyes flowing with red tears.

And then, a single voice can be heard. It's a deep, profound voice... the voice of undeniable honesty and truth.

Long ago, in a far off kingdom, lived a girl. Because of her power, the kingdom had come to an end, crumbling under its own weight. Many became engulfed in the temporal vortex that was created, never to be heard from again...

...But not the girl. She lived on, enduring a much sadder fate...

Running from her past and fearing her future, she wanted nothing more than to be swallowed up in the surging waves of the vortex of time...

Hating what she'd done, refusing what she'd said or heard, to simply continue living was her curse.

But the stone, It had other plans for her...
Turning back the hands of her clock,
scattering her memories,
she was granted another chance.

Since the precious stone was in her possession,
she carried with her all its will and power.
And so, she was born into this era,
returning to reality as a mere infant...

And with that, the fragments of the shattered Chrono Trigger fall to the ground softly.

"It all makes so much sense now... I know who I am, Serge... I know what I'm here for."

"We're completely surrounded," Says Magil.

"We must be on our way."

Looking around, I suddenly see torches all around us, starting to close in.
Kid suddenly lifts her head up.

"Go, Serge... save yerself. The troupe is only after Magil and me. If they find you alone, they'll let ya go."

"Wh, what are you talking about!? I can't leave you now! Not like this!"

"I told ya I'll be fine, mate..."

"But...!!"

"Don't worry. I remember now, Serge... who I used to be, long ago..."
she says, staring up into the night sky.

Seeing the reflection of a hundred thousand stars in her eyes, I can't help but be taken in by that lonely, one in a million expression of hers...

"Kid..."

"Don't worry, I'm okay... I'll see ya again," she says with a smile.

"Someday,  I know I'll see ya again... without a doubt."

She softly closes her eyes.

"Lucca's Chrono Trigger was lost... we couldn't even get our hand on the Frozen Flame... but, it's okay... it's all okay, because tonight, in my heart, a shiny new treasure was born, Serge... the single most valuable unstealable treasure in the entire world."

Saying this, Kid's stares at me firmly at me with those eyes of hers... those bold, straight, honest eyes.

"Knowing who I am... It's bigger than all this... bigger than Lynx, bigger than the Frozen Flame... and, nothing can take that away... not as long as I'm alive..."

At this moment, listening to her under the starry night sky, I find myself wanting nothing more than to be here with her right now. Staring into her eyes, I only wish time could stop right at this instant...

"Goodbye, Serge... thank you..."

And with that, Kid turns her back to me and disappears into the darkness.

My dear Kid, How are you doing? I wonder how old you are as you read this letter?

Perhaps you've matured into a beautiful woman, raising a happy family, by now? I was hoping to talk to you in person when you were old enough, but just in case something happnes, I'm writing my feelings down on paper and leaving it with Luccia.

Perhaps you already know... or perhaps you yourself are also now caught up in some historic crisis as a result of all this. But, anyway...

A long time ago, we -- my friends and I, that is -- changed the future in order to save our planet from being devoured by Lavos, a monster from some unknown planet.

We still feel proud of the role we played in saving our world, and in how we were so freely able to change the flow of time. But sometimes
I think of the darker side of what we did... What has become of the future that was "once" supposed to have existed? Where did the "time" that now is no longer allowed to exist "go?"

It is true that, thanks to our altering the flow of history, we were
able to save so many lives and prevent so much sadness and suffering... But when you think of it, we also caused the deaths of so many that were meant to have come into existence in the time line we destroyed, and also caused new sadness and suffering further along in the new future we created...

That is why I worry that someone might seek revenge on us for what we did. I have had a constant dread in my heart that someone in our new future will travel back in time, just like we did, and try and kill
or capture my friends and me.  So, even if something dreadful does befall me, Kid, know that what was meant to happen will happen, and that I was always prepared for the worst.

Oh, but don't you dare think the Great Lucca is going to go down without a fight! (I've got a reputation to uphold!) Whatever lies waiting for us around the next corner better watch out, 'cause it's gonna find a pretty mean counter-attack coming its way!

Kid...

When I think of you, I remember someone I once met a long, long time ago in the distant past... Heh! But she was the complete opposite of the you in this time line... So quiet and gentle... Someday I'll also tell you about her...

When you are ready to know of your real name and heritage. I'm not the slightest bit worried about you, Kid! I know that, no matter what happens, "he" will always be there looking out for you!

Or perhaps he has already found you and is there by your side as you read this? If so, hello, Janus! Please take good care of my "little sister" for me!

There is so much more I want to tell you, but I must leave it for another time. Don't worry! Everything is okay! We will overcome whatever woes may occur! That's for certain!

Later, when you're all grown up, I'll come visit you and we'll talk over tea.
I look foward to that day!

Well, anyway Kid, until we meet again...
Forever and ever your friend, (No matter which time line it is!)

yours sincerely,
Lucca Ashtear

P.S. Cut out the tomboy act! Believe me! You'll become a beautiful young lady one day,
or my name isn't "Lucca the Great!"

Serge...!
Don't go yet Serge...!!!
It's alright.
Everything is alright now.


Time, which has been divided,
will be unifed again now.

The time for farewells has come...
You will lose all memory of
this whole adventure
and return to your own time.

But this time, you will be able
to live your own life!


We alone do not have the power
to heal the world's woes,
or to solve all its mysteries.

And yet, even then...


It was bloody good
knowing ya, mate!
Thanks for being born
"you", Serge!


I guess now's the time to say,
"see ya later, mate!"
But...

I'll find ya...
Sometime, somewhere...
I'm bloody sure of it!

No matter the time period,
no matter the world
ya live in...
I'll find ya! I'm sure...
I am sure I will...

Thus the curtain closes on
another tale.
And eternity has passed,
fleeting dreams fade into the distance...
All that is left now is my memories,
But I'm sure we'll meet again,
someday you and I..
Another place, another time although
You may not know who
I am.

Let us open the door to the
great unknown, come across another
reality, and live another today...Even
when the story has been told..
Life goes on...

Until we meet again.. take care
of yourself, my friend.

Forever Yours,
     Schala "Kidd" Zeal

I will find you, even if I have
to search the world over...

sometime, somewhere..

I'm sure.

[ZeaLitY]

Radical Dreamers seems to strongly reinforce Magus's ability to become truly invisible. This makes a damn good case that the shadow may indeed be an Easter Egg. I've been thinking of how to include this somewhere, and perhaps it can be the focus of the "Fates of the Chrono Trigger Team" article. A lot better than "We don't know where he is," anyway.

Thanks, RD.

[Radical Dreamer]

Radical Dreamer seems to strongly reinforce Magus's ability to become truly invisible. This makes a damn good case that the shadow may indeed be an Easter Egg. I've been thinking of how to include this somewhere, and perhaps it can be the focus of the "Fates of the Chrono Trigger Team" article. A lot better than "We don't know where he is," anyway.

Thanks, RD.

It's an easter egg.
A pretty hard one to notice & understand though.

Either than that, if you still have doubts, read my " Magil of the Shadows' " part.
Then read the part marked in bold in Lucca's letter.


The "Shadows of the past... " part reffers to a diffrent issue which deals with the characters of Serge, Kid and Magus...............................
If anyone understood what I was implying, please let me know. ^^


And yes, it's a pitty Magus isn't in CC.....  

[Soul Blade]

I don't see any diffrece in the photos.
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[Legend of the Past]

http://chronocompendium.com/Term/Image:CCWithMarked.png

There you go.