Once you've acquired the Tiny Bronco and you begin to explore, be mindful of your next objective and be on the lookout for information regarding the whereabouts of the Temple of the Ancients. A visit to Bone Village (located northwest of Midgar in the middle of a forest on the Northern Continent) will confirm a man fitting Sephiroth's description has been searching for the Temple. Further questioning will reveal its location, 'way down south,' and the fact that you'll need the Keystone, reputed to be in the hands of 'some rich guy,' to get inside. Visit the Weapon Seller in the northeast corner of the Gongaga Area and he'll tell you he sold the Keystone to Dio, the manager of the Gold Saucer. Beach the Tiny Bronco and head for the Gold Saucer.


Go to Battle Square and visit Dio's Museum. Examine the Keystone and Dio will agree to give it to you if you entertain him in the Battle Arena*. It doesn't matter how well you do; in fact, you could escape immediately and still receive the KEYSTONE; but running the gauntlet through all eight battles will impress Dio enough that he'll reward you with a PROTECT VEST and a CHOCO FEATHER as well. When you return to the Ropeway Station, you'll discover the tram isn't working and Cait Sith will suggest you spend the night at the Ghost Hotel. During the night, a member of the party will approach you and together you'll spend the evening touring the Saucer*. Your liaison will be cut short at the Gold Gate when you stumble across the heist of the Keystone. Chase the thief through the park to Chocobo Square, where you'll make a shocking discovery. The next morning, open the wardrobe in the far-right corner of Cloud's room to find an ELIXIR and meet the rest of the team in the hotel lobby. Return to the Tiny Bronco, head south along the Gongaga Area coast, and east along the chain of islands to reach the Woodlands Area south of Junon.

*NOTES

Dio's Challenge: Make sure Cloud is properly equipped to fight solo before you accept. Also, know that any BP you earn during the challenge will not be retained, so there's no point in trying to get the most crippling slot effects. For full details about fighting in the Battle Arena, consult the Gold Saucer section of Optional Quests. Cloud's date: Your night visitor will be whoever has the greatest affinity for Cloud. Depending on your previous actions, it's possible to tete-a-tete with Aeris, Tifa, Yuffie or even Barret!