La Cite des Cloches (Riku's and Cody Fairbrother's Story)

In the square of the cathedral, a tall man in gold armor chases down a dark-haired woman in a violet dress)

???????: Stop her!

(Reaching impassable festival tents, she turns and bows to him, disappearing into a puff of pink smoke. Riku and Cody walks into the area, where the woman runs by them. They stops and watches her escape)

???????: You there! Have you seen a gypsy woman?

(The armored man walks over to them)

Riku: Nope. Sorry.

(The woman hides around the corner, overhearing their conversation)

???????: All right. Thanks.

(The man walks over to a man with strong features. He is dressed in a long black robe with a red sash hanging from his triangular hat)

???????: I'm terribly sorry, sir. We've lost her.

??????: Slippery vermin!

(He turns to the man)

??????: I'm beginning to question having summoned you back from the wars, Captain Phoebus.

(The captain sighs and follows him. Riku and Cody continues walking and the woman steps out of hiding)

?????????: Thank you. You stood up for me.

(She walks over to him, smiling)

?????????: I'm Esmeralda.

Riku: Riku and thinks Cody. And it's not like we know what a "gypsy" is. Why are they chasing you?

Esmeralda: Judge Frollo has been hunting us for years. We gypsies are guilty of nothing but loving our freedom, yet Frollo hates whatever he can't control. Now he's even brought in fresh blood to torment us.

(She sighs)

Esmeralda: I'd hate to know what darkness drives that man.

Riku: I think I can imagine... Tell me more. Was he always like this?

Esmeralda: I don't give Frollo much thought. But if you'd like, you could try Notre Dame. They say it's a place for answers.

(Riku and Cody looks over to the cathedral. He enters through the massive double doors, making his way across the tiled floor. The church is silent and still)

Riku: Is anybody here?

?????????: Who...who are you?

(Riku turns to see a man in green clothing in the dark glow of the room. He walks closer and notices his hunched back and disfigured face)

Riku: I'm Riku.

Cody: And I'm Cody.

?????????: Oh. M-my name's Quasimodo. I'm very sorry, but the Archdeacon is away.

(He shyly turns in the direction of the tower stairs)

Riku: Actually, we're looking for a man named Frollo. Do you know where he is?

(At the mention of the name, Quasimodo turns back to face him)

Quasimodo: My master? He said he had business on the outskirts of the city.

Cody: Do you mean you know him?

Quasimodo: Oh, yes. He's...he's very kind. Master Frollo saved my life. He protects me from the outside world.

Riku: He "protects" you from it?

(Quasimodo looks down at his hands and covers his face)

Quasimodo: The people out there would be cruel to me. I'm a monster, you know.

Cody: Is that what Frollo told you? Trust me, looks can be deceiving. A good friend sees you for who you are, no matter what face you wear.

(He smiles)

Riku: You should go out there--find some friends who understand you.

Quasimodo: Oh no... My master forbids it. I'm not to set foot outside.

Riku: Are you sure that's what's stopping you? Because I think something else is holding you back.

(Quasimodo starts walking toward the stairs)

Riku: Ask your heart, Quasimodo.

(The man stops)

Riku: we'll check the edge of town. Thanks.

(Riku and Cody walks back toward the entrance)

Riku: Wish we could take my own advice...