Lindblum (Final Fantasy IX)

A gigantic metropolis in Gaia, and the most advanced. Lindblum was the first city to develop steam technology in place of Mist power, and they designed many of their airships with this revolutionary power.
It is ruled by Regent Cid and his wife Hilde. The Tantalus Thieves also call this place home.

Vivi Orunitia was walking around the streets. However, he noticed Valkyrie was lying under the trees, unconscious. Vivi ran to her.
<Vivi> M-Miss! Y-You OK?!
Vivi turned her onto her back, and it was then that he noticed her dragon head.
<Vivi> YEEK!!
Valkyrie regained consciousness slowly, and rubbed her eyes as they opened. She sat up, and saw Vivi.
<Valkyrie> Hm...? Oh! Hi there.
<Vivi> H...Hello...?
Valkyrie looks around
<Valkyrie> ...This isn't Toad Town...Where am I?
<Vivi> This is Lindblum. So, uh...I never met any humans with dragon heads. I've met some with tails, but...
<Valkyrie> ???
<Vivi> ...Well, want me to show you to someone who might help?
<Valkyrie> That'd be nice.
Vivi showed Valkyrie the way to the someone he was talking about.

They reached the Theater District. Up ahead, they saw a kid with tan hair and a monkey tail tossing a small sack of gil in his hand.
<Valkyrie> That him?
<Vivi> Yeah. I-I know he's a thief, but he's a good guy.
<Valkyrie> I think I can relate to that.
Vivi brings Valkyrie over to the tailed kid. He sees Valkyrie in a most puzzled way.
<Tailed Kid> Erm...hi there?
<Valkyrie> Hi. I just came here through the space stream, and I'm not sure why.
<Tailed Kid> Space stream?
Just then, the Typical Overlord's carrier flew over town, the guards in it shouting that they would avenge Typical Overlord.
<Tailed Kid> ...You mean the passageway to other worlds, I guess.
<Valkyrie> Pretty much.

*Strong Bad and The Cheat came.*

Strong Bad: *looks around.* I'm feeling that we're already in the future. we should thank Doc Brown for creating this place.

The Cheat: Meh.

Valkyrie finished explaining everything that happened to the tailed boy.
<Tailed Kid> ...So there's connections between all the worlds? And someone messed up the passageway between the worlds?
<Valkyrie> Seems like it.
<Tailed Kid> ...Well, I'm not busy right now. Why don't I help you out with that?
<Valkyrie> Oh! Thanks, erm...
<Tailed Kid> Zidane. Anyways, I think I know where to go.
With that, Zidane led Valkyrie and Vivi to the airship docking bay at the castle.

*Strong Bad and The Cheat heads over to the castle.*

At the gates of Lindblum Castle, Zidane, Valkyrie, and Vivi approached the guards.
<Guard 1> Halt! Who goes there?
<Zidane> Guys, it's just me and Vivi.
<Guard 2> We know that, but just who is the lady with you?
Valkyrie didn't know how to answer.
<Vivi> Well, um, she's not dangerous, if that's what you mean.
<Guard 1> You sure? She looks pretty dangerous.
<Valkyrie> I-I'm not.
The guards are still skeptical of this.
<?????? ???> Really? She seems like a kind lady to me.
The guards turned and saw Regent Cid standing there.
<Guard 2> Oh! O-Our apologies, Regent!
The guards allowed Valkyrie to enter the castle with Zidane and Vivi.

*Strong Bad and The Cheat goes over to the guards.*

The guards hold their lances at Strong Bad and The Cheat.
<Guard 2> Hold it!! Now we know we've never seen anyone like YOU two around!
<Guard 1> You two look pretty suspicious and shady, to top it off!

Strong Bad: Well that because we're tourists! We're just here to see what's going on here

The Cheat: Meh meh!

Strong Bad: By the way, I gotta get me one of these spears. They look like they attract women. Chicks dig people with spears.

<Guard 1> Sorry, only the Regent and anyone acquainted with him may enter.
<Guard 2> Also, we cannot tell you where we got these lances.

Strong Bad: Well, I NEVER! *slaps Guard 1 and walks away*

The Cheat: MEH?!?

Strong Bad: Come on, The Cheat. We gotta find a way to get through these stupid guards. I just want to see the attraction.

The Cheat: Mehh......

*The two continues to walk away.*

<Guard 1> Why that cheeky--!!!
The guard calls in two more to take his place...while he chases after Strongbad and The Cheat with his lance.
<Guard 1> Halt!! You're under arrest for sass-mouthing the royal guards of Lindblum!

Meanwhile, in the castle, Valkyrie had finished telling Regent Cid about the space stream.
<Regent Cid> Well, I got a spare airship that can help you reach the portal to the universes' crossway. *gwok* Erm, AHEM!
<Valkyrie> ?????
<Zidane> Eheheh, long story.
In any case, the four finally reached the docking bay. In it lay the Hilde Garde IV.
<Regent Cid> This is the Hilde Garde IV, my fourth flagship! Its hull has been fortified with orichalcum, so it can repel the most vicious spells and gashes. This should reach you to the portal up above.
<Valkyrie> Looks perfect!
<Regent Cid> I'd come with you, but...well, as you can tell, I AM this city's regent, so I have to keep an eye on things. Zidane, you and Vivi can accompany her, yes?
<Zidane> *shrug* Guess so.
<Vivi> ...*nod*
So, after bidding farewell to Regent Cid, Valkyrie, Zidane, and Vivi boarded the Hilde Garde IV. After the necessary takeoff preparations, the Hilde Garde IV sailed into the skies.

Strong Bad: RUN FOR IT!! *flees with The Cheat.*

The guard keeps chasing.

The Hilde Garde IV went higher and higher into the skies. Up ahead, Zidane could see the portal to the crosspoint.
<Zidane> Full speed ahead!!

*Strong Bad and The Cheat jumps into the manhole and closes the lid. He start sealing it from the inside.*

Strong Bad: We gotta find a way to get to that boat, The Cheat.'

The Cheat: Meh meh meh!

Strong Bad: Oh, a disguise eh? And these guys won't let us in unless we have some guy named Sid... I'll Sid, and you'll be my pet... The Cheat.

The Cheat: Meh.

Strong Bad: Ok.. Maybe going to this place isn't a good idea. *leaves with The Cheat.*

The guard returns.
<Guard 1> It'd be pretty crazy if they tried to get in by one of them calling himself Cid.
<Guard 2> Yes, for only one Cid is the regent of Lindblum, and he's in the castle already.
<Guard 3> Besides, it would be nearly impossible to emulate his mustache.