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| ............ ............ | Prologue: Mercenaries.................[000]
| . . . . | Chapter 1: The Battle Begins..........[001]
| . ......... . ......... | Chapter 2: Rescue.....................[002]
| . . . . | Chapter 3: Pirates Aground............[003]
| . ..... . ..... | Chapter 4: Roadside Battle............[004]
| . . IRE . . MBLEM | Chapter 5: Flight!....................[005]
| . ..... . ..... | Chapter 6: A Brief Diversion..........[006]
| . . . . | Chapter 7: Shades of Evil.............[007]
| . . . ......... | Chapter 8: Despair and Hope...........[008]
| . . . . | Chapter 9: Gallia.....................[009]
| .... ............ | Chapter 10: Prisoner Release..........[010]
| | Chapter 11: Blood Runs Red............[011]
| | Chapter 12: A Strange Land............[012]
| P A T H O F R A D I A N C E | Chapter 13: A Guiding Wind............[013]
| | Chapter 14: Training..................[014]
| G A M E S C R I P T | Chapter 15: The Feral Frontier........[015]
| | Chapter 16: The Atonement.............[016]
| (C)Kh40t1x | Chapter 17: Day Breaks-Part 1.........[171]
| | -Part 2.........[172]
+-------------------------------+ -Part 3.........[173]
-Part 4.........[174]
+-------------------------------+ Chapter 18: Crimea Marches............[018]
| | Chapter 19: Entrusted.................[019]
| Version: 1.01 | Chapter 20: Defending Talrega.........[020]
| | Chapter 21: Without A King............[021]
+-------------------------------+ Chapter 22: Solo......................[022]
Chapter 23: The Great Bridge..........[023]
+-------------------------------+ Chapter 24: Battle Reunion............[024]
| | Chapter 25: Strange Lands.............[025]
| Size: 728K | Chapter 26: Clash!....................[026]
| | Chapter 27: Moment of Fate-Part 1.....[271]
+-------------------------------+ -Part 2[a]..[27a]
-Part 2[b]..[27b]
+-------------------------------+ Chapter 28: Twisted Tower[a]..........[28a]
| | [b]..........[28b]
| Contact: | Endgame: Repatriation[a]..............[29a]
| oh_n0es[at]hotmail[dot]com | [b]..............[29b]
| | Epilogue..............................[030]
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| Notes: -This faq has 'spoilers'. |
| -Script taken from easy mode. |
| -Some dialogue may be different, added, or omitted altogether in |
| normal and hard mode. |
| -Some of the conversations may only occur if certain people are |
| still alive. |
| -On the other hand, some conversations might only come up if one |
| or more people die. |
| -Alternate dialogue will not be included anytime soon. |
| -The letter 'a' represents the script for if the Black Knight is |
| defeated in Chapter 27. |
| -The letter 'b' represents the script for if the Black Knight is |
| not defeated in Chapter 27. |
| -The WHOLE chapter is redone for each letter just for the sake of |
| convenience and organization. |
| -In the Epilogue, however, the two different conversations are |
| included together in the one section. |
| -Look for an 'a' or 'b' indicator in the corner for that section. |
| -The dotted lines mean that the scene changes. |
| -Any spelling or grammar mistakes in this script, are actually |
| found in the game and are not typos. |
| |
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Prologue: Mercenaries [000]
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(Cut Scene -> "Memories")
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Mist: Are you all right?
Ike: Nn... Yeah, I'll be fine.
(Enter Greil)
Greil: So, the sleeping prince awakens!
Mist: Father! I can't believe you! I know those are practice swords, but
they're still heavy! You have no right to be so rough on Ike.
Greil: If this is too much for the boy, he'll never make it as a mercenary.
Mist: But--
Ike: Mist, you don't have to worry. I told you, I'm fine.
Greil: Ha! You'd better be. Now grab your sword and get ready!
Mist: What? Don't tell me you're going at it again! But--
Ike: Just until I land a single blow. I'm not giving up until I can get one
good hit in on Father.
Greil: I like your resolve, Ike. But it takes more than a strong will to...
Hm?
(Enter Boyd)
Boyd: Aha! I knew I'd find you here!
Mist: Hi, Boyd. What brings you here?
Boyd: Nothing special. You said you were going to get the boss, but you never
came back. I got picked to check up on you.
Mist: Oh! Sorry, I got caught up with Ike and my father.
Boyd: It's nothing. Besides, I figured I'd get a good laugh watching Ike get
worked over by the boss. You...look fine. What happened?
Ike: Nothing at all. I'm sorry to disappoint you.
Mist: You just missed it. Just a minute ago, he was out cold.
Ike: Mist!
Mist: Ha ha! Sorry.
Greil: You came at just the right time, Boyd. You can be Ike's sparring
partner.
Boyd: What? Me?
Greil: I'm beginning to think it would be better if he sparred with someone
closer to his own skill.
Ike: ...I understand. Thanks for your help, Boyd.
Boyd: Hmph! I don't know about this "closer to his own skill" business, but
I'm ready!
(Take positions)
Boyd: All right! I'm ready for you! Let's go!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
Boyd: Hey! What's the holdup? Let's get started already.
Ike: I'm coming. Wait right there!
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-[Boss fight]-
Mist: You can do it! Boyd's got nothing! Take him out!
Boyd: "Nothing!?" I don't have nothing. I mean, I have-- I mean...
(End boss fight)
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Boyd: Ha ha! I'm not done yet. We're just getting started.
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Boyd: That-- that wasn't too bad.
Mist: Boyd, you're such a loser.
Boyd: Shut your trap!
Greil: Good work, Boyd. That's enough.
Boyd: Oh, all right!
Greil: Your swordsmanship was decent enough, Ike. Don't forget how it felt. It
won't always be this easy.
Ike: I know.
Greil: Now that you're done warming up, it's time for you to face me again.
Ike: I was hoping you'd say that.
Greil: But first... Mist!
Mist: Right here!
(Mist approaches Ike)
Mist: Here you go, Ike! It's a vulnerary.
-Receive "Vulnerary"-
Mist: I'd recommend using it now, before you fight Father again. Last time he
knocked you silly.
Greil: Always take time to heal your wounds in a battle-- even small ones. By
the time you think you're in trouble, it's probably too late... Don't
get into that situation.
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
Greil: Get ready, Ike. Here I come!
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-[Boss fight]-
Greil: Give it your all!
(End boss fight)
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Greil: Come on, boy! You going to give me a challenge this time around?
Ike: ...
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Greil: Ungh...
(End boss fight)
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Mist: Ike! You were great!
Ike: Father, you were holding back, weren't you?
Mist: What? Is that true?
Greil: If you could tell the difference, that means you're improving.
Boyd: You know, I wasn't really giving it my all either...
Mist: That is such a lie.
Boyd: Bah.
Ike: So, Father, does that mean you finally admit that I'm ready?
Greil: What, to join the company? To take on a job?
Ike: Yeah. I mean, Boyd's already out there on the battlefield. I'm ready. I'm
tired of being a trainee.
Boyd: Listen, the difference between you and me is that I'm a professional.
Mist: A professional who just got beat.
Boyd: That was just random chance. Random chance.
Greil: You've got a point, Ike... All right. Tomorrow will be your first day
as a full-fledged mercenary.
Ike: Really?
Greil: But! If I think it's too much, you're back to trainee status. You'd
better work hard.
Ike: No problem. Watch-- I'll catch up to everyone in no time.
Greil: We'll see. We'd better be heading back to the fort. Everyone's waiting.
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Chapter 1: The Battle Begins [001]
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-[Mercenary Fort]-
Titania: Good morning, Ike. Today's your first day as a professional soldier,
isn't it?
Ike: Yeah, and I'm ready to go.
Greil: What you are is late. The others were suited up and ready at the break
of dawn.
Ike: Sorry. I'll get up earlier from now on. So, what's my first job?
Greil: I'm talking with Titania right now. Wait outside until we're done.
Ike: Yes, sir.
(Exit Ike)
Titania: Very well, Commander Greil, shall we continue?
Greil: You were telling me about some bandits that needed taking care of,
weren't you?
Titania: Correct. The request comes from a nearby village. According to our
reports, the bandits are not all that strong. I think it best if I
ride out and take a look. I plan on taking Oscar and Boyd with me.
Greil: Just the brothers? Hm. Go ahead and add Ike to your team. Shinon,
Gatrie, and I can handle the other two jobs easily enough. Titania, I'm
leaving Ike in your care. I'm trusting you to show him the ropes.
Titania: Understood, Commander.
(Enter Ike)
Titania: Come on, Ike. Let's get you set up.
Ike: All right... My first job.
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Oscar: Captain Titania. Preparations are complete, and I'm ready to go.
Titania: Impeccable timing. It's nice to know we can always count on you to be
at the ready, Oscar.
Boyd: Don't forget about me! I'm ready for action!
Titania: Is that so, Boyd? That's a surprise.
Boyd: Ha! Not today it isn't. As of today, I am going to be the absolute model
of perfection. I need to set a good example for Ike!
Ike: I'll take your word for it.
Oscar: Your first campaign at last. I know you've wanted this for a while. Are
you nervous, Ike?
Ike: I think I was more nervous last night. I could hardly sleep. This
morning, I'm feeling pretty good. It's the calm before the storm.
Oscar: You should try to relax. You're not going to be out there alone.
Ike: Yeah, you're right.
Titania: Right. Everyone ready? Let's go.
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-[Caldea]-
Titania: All right, let me explain what's going on. This is a map of Caldea.
They've hired us to drive off some bandits. We're the blue marks
here. The red dots are the bandits. There aren't many of them, but we
can't get careless. The one in front of the building up north is
their leader. Our mission is to take him out and recapture that
building.
Boyd: Ike! Listen up! All this stuff is old news to me, but I can give a
rookie like you a few tips. First off, don't let yourself get worked up
and jump out in front of everyone. You'll just end up getting hurt.
Oscar: Don't try to do too much, Ike. When things get dangerous, you can-- and
should-- rely on us. As long as you watch how the enemy moves
carefully, you'll be fine. Think of this as a training mission.
Ike: I'll do that. Oscar, Boyd, thanks for your help.
Oscar: Don't mention it.
Boyd: Just sit back and watch how a professional handles things!
Titania: Enough chitchat, you three! We've got work to do!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
Titania: Ike, before you engage an enemy, take a good look at his weapon. The
weapon you use often determines who has the upper hand in a fight.
For example, the axe I'm wielding serves me well against lances, but
it fares less well against swords.
Oscar: And my lance is great against swords, but not against axes. And to
complete the triangle...
Ike: Ah! My sword. It's strong against axes but weak against lances. Right?
Titania: Yes, exactly. If you can remember that, you'll be more effective in
combat.
Boyd: That's just the basics, though. This'll come in handy soon enough, so
don't forget it.
Ike: Swords over axes... I won't forget. Not if I remember that I'll always
have the advantage over you, Boyd.
Boyd: Do you think you could maybe find a different way of remembering? Yeah,
thanks.
Titania: And one more thing... Don't forget to visit the locals. We're here to
help, after all. The villagers should welcome our presence.
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Zawana: What's going on out there? Is that some sort of army? Pah. A bunch of
mercenaries looking for their next meal. The villagers must've hired
'em. Listen up, lads! Hurt 'em, and hurt 'em bad! We let this bunch
live, and we'll have hordes of hired swords hounding us for the rest
of our days!
Bandit: It's those fool villagers... They think they can buy a bunch of
sellswords to chase us away. It ain't gonna work out how they wanted.
All they get for their trouble is a bunch of ruined houses. Tear 'em
down, boys! That'll teach 'em!
(Bandits burn down a house)
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-[Left house]-
Woman: Since these bandits took over, we can't even sleep at night. Please!
Help us save our village. Here. My mother left me this. I hope it
serves you well.
-Receive "Seraph Robe"-
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-[Right house]-
Man: Ah, you're with the mercenaries, right? Thank you for coming. We've heard
a lot about you. Here, take this weapon. We're farmers, not fighters.
Maybe you'll get some use from it.
-Receive "Steel Sword"-
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Zawana: Urhg! I... I'm meant for better than this... I don't want
to die here...
(End boss fight)
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Titania: That's the end of it. Ike, are you all right?
Ike: Yeah, I'll be fine.
Titania: You know, you surprised me. To think that you've come so far.
Ike: Look at my father, though. I've still got such a long way to go.
Titania: There's nothing you can do about that. After all, Commander Greil
is--
Ike: Huh? What about my father?
Titania: Oh, nothing.
Ike: "Nothing"? Now I'm really curious.
Titania: Don't worry. You'll learn all about it someday.
Ike: ...
Boyd: Hey, Ike! That wasn't bad for your first battle. Not as flashy as my
first time, though!
Oscar: Yeah, you were a real standout. I'll never forget the sight of you so
keyed up you broke your own axe.
Boyd: Oscar! Dang it! You didn't have to bring that up!
Oscar: Anyway, Ike. Congrats on finishing you first mission. Welcome to the
group.
Titania: Everyone's all right? Then let's get going. I'm sure Mist has a nice,
hot meal waiting for us.
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Chapter 2: Rescue [002]
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-[Mercenary Fort]-
Rhys: Oh, Titania. So this is where you've been, is it?
Titania: Rhys! Are you sure you're well enough to be up?
Rhys: Yes. My fever's completely gone.
Titania: Are you sure? You still look a bit unsteady on your feet if you ask
me.
Rhys: Well, I've been in bed for almost a week. I doubt anyone would be in top
form-- even you, my friend!
Titania: I certainly hope that's all it is. In any case, until you're back at
full speed, you won't be doing any work. We're mercenaries, after
all, and...
Rhys: "Even the smallest lapse invites death". Right? I know, I know. My
apologies to the rest of the team, then. It looks like I'll be
recuperating for a while longer.
Titania: Mm, it's for the best. Take your time and get fully rested and
restored. You are our sole staff wielder, Rhys... The harder our
work, the more we depend on you to be at our sides.
Rhys: Thank you for your kind words.
Titania: Oh, by the way... That paper you've been carrying around... Is it a
letter? I'd intended to go into town this afternoon. I can deliver it
for you if you like.
Rhys: Oh, no. This is a letter for you, Titania.
Titania: For me?
Rhys: Not more than a little while ago, I went out for a walk around the yard
and... A man I've never seen before came up to me and said..."Give this
to the red-tressed knight".
Titania: How curious... I wonder what it is.
Rhys: I imagine it's a thank-you letter from the people of Caldea or something
to that effect.
Titania: Oh, no! How dare they!?
Rhys: Titania? What's the matter? What does the letter say?
Titania: ...Rhys! Take this letter to Oscar, and tell him to prepare for
combat and wait for me! I have to go out for a moment.
Rhys: Uh, but, Titania?
Titania: I'll be right back! I'm counting on you!
(Exit Titania)
Rhys: What on earth could that letter have said?
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Rhys: Everyone! Come quickly!
Boyd: Hey, Rhys. So, how are you feeling?
Oscar: What is it? Why are you so agitated?
Rhys: It's Mist and Rolf... They... They've been taken by bandits!
Boyd: What?!?
Ike: What are you talking about?
Oscar: The two of them went out early this morning to gather wildflowers...
Sure, they're not back yet, but...
Rhys: Earlier, by the gate...a man asked me to deliver a letter to Titania. It
was from a group of bandits-- kidnappers. What are we going to do?
Oscar: Let me see it.
Rhys: Oh, if only I'd known... He didn't seem like a bad person...
Oscar: Hm. I get it. They're after revenge. They want retribution for the
other day at that village... Caldea, was it? Hm. Taking children as
hostages? What cowards!
Ike: Blast!
Boyd: Wait, Ike! Where... Where do you think you're going?
Ike: I'm going to get Mist!
Rhys: But... No! Titania... She said she'd be right back. You're supposed to
get ready and wait for her...
Ike: And do you honestly think we've got time to wait? I'm going!
(Exit Ike)
Boyd: What do you think you're going to do on your own, rookie? Hold it! I'm
going, too!
(Exit Boyd)
Rhys: Stop! Both of you! I... I'm going with you.
(Exit Rhys)
Oscar: Oh, c'mon! Wait! This is crazy! Do you think you can just ignore the
deputy commander's orders?
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Boyd: The road forks here... Well, which way do we go?
Ike: How am I supposed to know that?
Boyd: Hold it! Are you saying you don't know where we're going? Unbelievable!
You'd better learn to think before you act, you moron!
Ike: Shut your mouth, Boyd!
Boyd: You think you can make me? Come on!
(Enter Rhys/Oscar)
Rhys: B-both of you, this is no time to be fighting.
Oscar: I figured we'd find you like this.
Boyd: What are you two doing? So you're coming after all? It's not like you
two chambermaids to be disobeying orders. What's the world coming to?
Ike: Oscar, you know this road, don't you? Which way do we go?
Oscar: You're going to the bandits' stronghold, right? It's the left fork.
Ike: Got it!
(Exit Ike)
Boyd: I'm still talking here! Let me finish what I--
Rhys: Come on, Oscar. Let's go, too!
Oscar: I guess we've no choice.
Boyd: Uh... HEY! You're not leaving me behind!
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-[Bandit Hold]-
Ikanau: So you came, did you, boys? Is it just you, then? You came alone? You
seriously underestimate what we're capable of doing to you. Now,
where's that snobby, red-haired wench you ride with?
Ike: Titania's not here. It's just us. All I want to know right now is whether
Mist and Rolf are safe.
Ikanau: Yeah, of course. We've got 'em locked up safe and sound in that little
shack back there. We got no problem with those brats. What we're after
is a little revenge. We want the redhead and her pups. And that'd be
you boys.
Boyd: Then hurry up and let those two go! We're here, aren't we? You've got no
more reason to hold them.
Ikanau: You're here, but Red ain't. We'll just keep the brats until she
arrives.
Boyd: Dang it!
Ikanau: If you're so impatient, I guess we can start by killing you whelps.
You all ready to die? Hey! Come on out! It's time to play, lads!
(Enter Bandits)
Rhys: There... There are so many... But...we must not lose!
Oscar: Rhys, move to the rear! If anyone gets injured, we'll need you on hand
with your staff.
Rhys: Understood!
Ikanau: Take 'em, lads! Without the red-haired knight, they're no match for
us!
Boyd: What'd you say, dirtbag?
Ike: We'll make you regret those words!
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Rolf: Oh...sniff...
Mist: Keep your chin up, Rolf! Boys aren't supposed to cry!
Rolf: But...I'm so scared... Aren't you even a bit scared, Mist?
Mist: Of course I am, but... Listen, we'll be fine! My brother will definitely
come rescue us.
Rolf: Mm...yeah. You're right! And I'm sure that my brothers will be right
there with him.
Mist: I'm sure they will, too! So no more crying! Got it?
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(Enter Titania)
Titania: I'm sure I told them to wait for me... I should have known they'd
disobey orders. They have no discipline... As deputy commander of the
Greil Mercenaries, I cannot allow any more of our people to be
harmed.
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Ikanau: This... This can't be... I don't deserve to lose to
sellswords like you...
(End boss fight)
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Ike: All right! Somehow we did it.
Boyd: Somehow? What do you mean, somehow? We did it because we're better than
them!
Titania: Boyd, calm yourself. What you DID...was in direct defiance of the
orders I explicitly gave you. How it all turned out is another issue
altogether.
Oscar: Deputy Commander, I take full responsibility. The failure is mine...
Rhys: Accept our apologies.
Titania: Oscar, Rhys... What am I supposed to do with you two? Sigh... I think
I'll leave you two to the commander. He'll know how to handle you,
I'm sure. Now, let's find Mist and Rolf.
Ike: According to the bandit chief, they're in that shack back--
Unknown: Eeek!
Ike: What? Mist!
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Mist: Please, let us go! I said let us go!
Ike: Mist!
Mist: Brother! Everyone! You came!
Rolf: Oh... I'm scared.
Oscar: Rolf!
Rolf: Oscar? Help me!
Boyd: Rolf! I'm here, too!
Rolf: Boyd? Wa...waah!
Boyd: Stop crying! You don't need to worry! We'll get you outta there!
Oscar: That's right! Buck up, buddy!
Rolf: Uh... I'll try!
Ike: You! Harm either of them, and I'll see you dead!
Bandit: Shut up! Shut your stinking trap! If you want these two alive, you'll
throw your weapons down. If you don't, I'll start with the girl...
Mist: Eek! No!!!
Ike: Stop!
Titania: Wait!
Ike: Huh?
Bandit: Yeah?
Titania: I'm putting down my weapons. See?
Bandit: Heh...heh heh. Smart move, wench!
Oscar: Deputy Commander...
Titania: We're here to save them. Now all of you back off.
Oscar: OK...
Ike: Dang!
Boyd: This stinks!
(Everyone drops their weapons)
Bandit: Heh heh heh... All right, so now you're all unarmed. Which means...all
you can do is watch while I gut this whiny brat like a fatling pig!
Ike: Ah!
(Bandit is hit with an arrow)
Bandit: Arrr... Uhh......
(Rolf collapses)
Rolf: Ohh... Uhnnng...
Mist: Rolf! Can you hear me?
Boyd: Mist! Is Rolf-- Is he...
Mist: He's fine. He just fainted is all. There's not a scratch on him.
Boyd: Whew... Don't do that to me.
Oscar: I'm just glad to see you both alive and well... You're both so brave.
Mist: Yep! Thanks.
Ike: This guy's dead. This arrow-- who shot it?
Unknown: A single arrow, right between the eyes? Who else could make a shot
like that? No one, that's who!
Ike: That voice!
(Enter Shinon/Gatrie)
Shinon: Don't you children owe me a little gratitude? I did just save your
lives.
Gatrie: Deputy Commander...Shinon...hah...hah... You're both so cruel. With
this armor on, you know I can't run that fast...
Ike: Shinon! Gatrie!
Rhys: So, that's where you went, Titania?
Titania: Of course. I knew we'd need reinforcements. I'm glad it wasn't a
waste of time. Well done, both of you.
Shinon: In the end, I got to feather someone. So it was worth the rush.
Gatrie: All I...did...was sweat... That...was h-hard...work...
Mist: Brother!
Ike: Mist... You did well, Sis. You must have been frightened.
Mist: Uh-huh... Uh-huh! I never stopped believing. I knew that you and the
others would come and rescue us. I knew you'd come! So, I was fine!
Ike: Really? That's an improvement on your usual sobbing and nose-running.
Mist: You jerk! I... My nose does not run!
Titania: All right, come on! Let's head for home. My goodness... What a day
this has been.
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Chapter 3: Pirates Aground [003]
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-[Mercenary Fort]-
Ike: You wanted to see me, Father?
Greil: Sit down, Ike. We haven't had a chance to speak yet. Titania told me
what happened while I was gone... About the kidnappings. About my own
men disobeying Titania's direct orders.
Ike: I was the one who left first. I'll take responsibility for everything.
Boyd: No fair playing the martyr! Nobody made me go with you. I left of my own
free will! I'm ready to accept my punishment, too! Wait, what am I
saying?
Rhys: Please, Commander Greil! Titania entrusted me with her orders. If
anyone's to blame for this mess, it's me. I'm the one who should be
punished...
Oscar: I set a poor example, Commander Greil. Any punishment should be mine
alone.
Greil: I'm pleased to see that you are willing to shield one another.
However... Regardless of your reasons, you disobeyed the orders of a
superior officer. You are confined to quarters for ten days.
Mist: But, Father! They did what they did to help me and Rolf!
Greil: Rules exist for a reason, Mist. Men won't survive on a battlefield if
they do as they wish without so much as a by-your-leave.
Ike: ...I understand. And accept the reprimand.
Greil: That being said, we've got more work than we can handle. Your
punishment is deferred until things calm down. Oscar, Boyd, Rhys. You
come with me.
Titania: Shinon, Gatrie, and you, Ike. You're with me.
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Havetti: Yar har ho! Me belly's emptier 'n me first mates head! Fetch me some
grub!
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-[Port Talma]-
Titania: That's the pirate ship is question, isn't it?
Grandfather: Aye. They sailed into port a few days ago and have been causing
trouble ever since. I pray that you and your companions can drive
them away.
Titania: I understand. We'll do all we can.
Shinon: Feathering sea scum is like shooting apples off a tree. Let's do the
job and get out of here.
Gatrie: Ho, Deputy Commander! You want standard thunder and lightning
maneuvers here?
Ike: Er... Thunder and lightning?
Gatrie: Yeah! I crash into 'em like thunder, and Shinon rains arrows down on
'em like lightning!
Titania: Sounds good.
Ike: What should I do?
Titania: Let's hold back and let Shinon and Gatrie soften them up. Once
they've whittled down the numbers, we'll all rush the ship and wipe
out whatever's left. Are you all ready? Greil Mercenaries, move out!
Shinon: On my way!
Gatrie: Here we go!
Ike: ...Ready!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
(Enter Marcia)
Marcia: Hey! You! Boat monkey! You tricked me, didn't you?
Havetti: Tricked ye? What a vile and nasty thing that is to be sayin'. Don't
ye agree, matey?
Pirate: Yar, that I do! There be nothing but honest pirates aboard this ship,
missy.
Marcia: You said you knew the whereabouts of my older brother. That's why I
came all the way to your ship.
Havetti: Aye, and we do know! He was on board for a while, and then... Do ye
recall where he went, matey?
Pirate: Yar, that I do. He was a penniless oaf, so we tossed his worthless
carcass into the rolling waves. Yar har ho!
Marcia: My... My brother? That's horrid!
Pirate: Horrid? Did ye say horrid? Yer scurvy brother was the horrid one! He
lost a game o'chance, he did. If ye lose, ye must pay... And the
scallywag tried to cheat me! By Chanty Pete he did!
Havetti: Arr, calm yerself, me hearty!
Pirate: Yar!... Yar?... Yar.
Havetti: After all, his darling sister's come to pay us a visit. What say ye
work off yer brother's debt?
Marcia: What say I run you through with my lance and call it a day?!
Pirate: Yo ho har! It matters not that ye be a pegasus knight, lassie.
Havetti: A wee minnow like yerself is no match for us sea dogs! Prepare
yourself, ye flying wench!
Marcia: Pfff! I'm not afraid of you, clambake! If your axe is as dull as your
wit, this will be over in no time!
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Marcia: Oh, crackers! There's too many of them. I don't want to die here...
Brother...this might be the end!
Ike: Hey! Are you all right?
Marcia: ...So cold...So... Huh?
Ike: Don't give up!
Marcia: Wh-who are you?
Ike: I'm a mercenary. The villagers hired us to get rid of these pirates.
Marcia: Are you... Are you going to help me?
Ike: Of course. Let me and my companions take it from here. You can escape
while the pirates are distracted.
Marcia: Oh, hey, that would be fantastic! Thanks so much! I don't know what to
say.
Ike: You don't have to say anything. It's all in a day's work.
Marcia: Pshaw! You're helping me out! I should show my gratitude somehow.
Ike: That's...nice, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head. Just
get yourself somewhere safe, please.
Marcia: Well then... I'll come talk to you about repaying my debt later.
What's your name, handsome?
Ike: Um... I'm Ike. I'm with the Greil Mercenaries.
Marcia: Ike! Got it! And I am Marcia, a pegasus knight of Begnion. Don't
forget me! All right, I'll be seeing you later!
(Exit Marcia)
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-[Right house]- (For the record, this is actually Nasir)
Unknown: This town seems quite unruly, wouldn't you say? Is it always this
dangerous? Oh... So it's plagued by pirates, is it? I see. That would
explain why the people here seem so anxious. You appear to be a
mercenary. Would I be right in supposing that you were hired to clean
out the pirates? Here, perhaps you should take this. It might help
you if you run into trouble contending with the pirates. But do
hurry. I came all this way to see the world-famous fish market, and
I'll never do so with those ruffians around. Best of luck to you.
-Receive "Elixir"-
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Havetti: Yaaaarr...arrr... Help me...
(End boss fight)
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Titania: We've driven off all the pirates. Your people will suffer no more
indignities at their hands.
Grandfather: Oh! That is joyful news! Here is your pay, as promised.
Titania: Thank you very much. And if you find yourself in need again, do not
hesitate to send word.
Grandfather: Of course, of course. All of you put on a most marvelous show--
such combat skills! To be honest, I was expecting Commander Greil
to be here today. When I saw just you, nothing more than, no
offense, a band of children... Well, I will admit to being a tad
nervous!
Titania: I apologize for troubling you. Unfortunately, Commander Greil had
other pressing matters to attend to.
Grandfather: Oh, no. Don't apologize. There's no need. After all, you got rid
of those brigands, and you did it impeccably well!
Titania: It's a fine compliment you pay, sir, but it was our pleasure.
Grandfather: As a matter of fact, you're more than good enough to be in the
royal army if you so desired. Especially your Commander Greil.
He's far and away better than most any general I've seen
hereabouts. Er... What I mean to say is... Don't you think
running off pirates is a bit...beneath you?
Titania: That's not--
Grandfather: Don't get me wrong, now. You certainly helped all of us simple
folk out. Even so, it seems to me the proper place for you and
your Commander Greil is in the service of the Crimean throne!
Well, that's what this old man thinks.
Titania: We-- and Commander Greil-- are quite satisfied with the work we do
now.
Grandfather: You've nary a selfish bone among you. Well then, rest assured
we'll speak again if any problems arise. Thank you again.
(Exit Grandfather)
Titania: Hmm...
Ike: Titania? Is something amiss?
Titania: No, of course not. Our mission is complete, and that's all that
matters. You did well today, every one of you.
Shinon: Pah! Jobs like this barely make a dent in my incurable boredom! It's
like that old buzzard said, there's better work out there. Something
with a bit of challenge.
Titania: Shinon!
Shinon: I'm joking. J-O-K-ing.
Gatrie: Come, Titania. Be honest. Don't you find the work we do to be a bit...
disheartening? Unglamorous?
Titania: What? You too, Gatrie? What's gotten into you?
Gatrie: Please! Look, we're not a band of money-hungry recruits. We're
professionals, and we're very good at what we do. Shinon and I have
discussed this at length. All of this mundane mercenary work is
unworthy of us. We're wasting out talents.
Titania: I see. You're telling me that you think Commander Greil is
mismanaging us. Do I have that right?
Gatrie: Whoa! Hold it right there! That's not what I'm saying at all!
Ike: What is it, Titania?
Titania: What's what?
Ike: You seem so angry. It's not like you.
Titania: Hmph...
Gatrie: Exactly! Ike's got the right of it!
Titania: It's just that I... Look, we do good work, and we help people. I want
you to be proud of that. I felt like you were saying work that
doesn't bring fame or fortune isn't worth doing, that's all. Sorry.
Gatrie: No...you're right. We are the ones who ought to apologize.
Titania: Enough. Let's get going, shall we? Rest is part of our jobs, too. We
can't go into the next battle exhausted.
Gatrie: Now that's a plan! I'm so hungry, I could eat a wyvern!
(Exit Gatrie)
Ike: Titania!
Titania: What is it?
Ike: If you're looking for pride...I have it.
Titania: Hm?
Ike: You and my father have kept this mercenary group together. And I'm...just
...proud to be a part of it. That's all.
(Exit Ike)
Titania: Ike...
(Exit Titania)
Shinon: Pah. I'm surrounded by idealistic fools. What's so wrong with fame?
What's wrong with having money to live well?
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-[Mercenary Fort]-
Mist: Ike! Ike! I've got to tell you something! Listen to this!
Ike: Settle down, Mist. It's too early for you to be yelling like that. Now,
what's going?
Mist: Soren's back! He just arrived.
Ike: Really? That's odd. He wasn't supposed to return for a while yet.
Mist: I know! I wonder what he's doing back so soon...
Ike: It's probably nothing to worry about. I'll go and talk to him. Where is
he?
Mist: In the mess hall. I think he wanted to talk to Father.
Ike: Right. I'll go check there.
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Greil: ...Troubling news indeed. Gather the troops.
Titania: Yes, Commander.
Greil: Ike, if you've got time to waste, you've got time to work. Get over to
the briefing room.
Ike: Yes, sir.
(Exit Greil)
Ike: Hey! What's going on around here?
Soren: Bad news. Something big is happening, and we need to formulate a plan
of action.
Ike: Soren!
Soren: Hello, Ike. Long time, no see.
Ike: I'm happy to see you're back. But what happened? I thought you were going
to be studying for a while longer.
Soren: It's a long story...
Greil: What's the hold up? Get over here now!
Soren: Let's go. I'll fill you in later.
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Greil: You probably remember that Soren's been training with another mercenary
group. Well, he's back now. And he has some unbelievable news.
Ike: What news is that?
Soren: It's Crimea and Daein. They've gone to war.
Mist: War?! It... It can't be!
Greil: That's why I've called everyone here. Soren has some more information.
Go ahead, Soren.
Soren: All right.
-----[Map scene]---------------------------------------------------------------
Soren: Take a look at this map.
Greil: Ah. It's a map of Crimea. Quite detailed, from the looks of it.
Soren. Yes. This is the Melior, Crimea's capital. Our base of operations is...
right about here. Everything started three days ago. I needed to do
some research, so I went to the archives of Melior's royal library.
Without warning, the scream of a terrible beast-- a wyvern, perhaps--
rent the air, and the building was rocked by a tremor. I rushed outside
and saw wave after wave of knights, cavalry, and wyvern riders, each
clad in glistening ebon armor, black as night.
Greil: The Daein army?
Soren: Correct.
Greil: Was there provocation?
Soren: As you know, relations between Crimea and Daein have never been...
friendly. However, the past centuries have seen only minor skirmishes,
nothing that has ever approached the scale of this attack. It was
brutal and without warning. Daein laid the capital to waste. I've never
seen destruction on this scale before.
Titania: A swift attack, devastating and brutal... A daring gambit, indeed.
Greil: But if it succeeds, a very well-chosen one at that. Yes, the king of
Daein would not hesitate to employ such treacherous tactics. What
happened next?
Soren: King Crimea's brother deployed the Crimean army to meet the attack. The
king ordered his people to flee the city before the battle reached
them. Fearing the worst, I also fled and made my way here.
Greil: So we don't know how the tides of battle flow now, do we?
-----[Exit map scene]----------------------------------------------------------
Greil: That's all right. Word of the war cannot have traveled far yet. We may
well be the first ones who know of it out here. You did well to bring
us this information, Soren. I know some risk was involved.
Soren: It was nothing.
Titania: Daein has invaded Crimea... We may be mercenaries, but this still
affects us.
Ike: What are we going to do?
Greil: That's the question of the day. How do you see it, Titania?
Titania: Crimea is the closest thing our company has to a homeland. The
Crimean royal family and noble houses have been generous, providing
us with many lucrative jobs. From a moral standpoint as well as a
business one, it's in our best interest to help Crimea.
Greil: And you, Soren?
Soren: I agree on one point: we are mercenaries. We are not Crimea's private
militia. No coin has crossed our palms, so I think we should stay out
of it.
Greil: So you would have us sit and watch as Crimea is overrun?
Soren: I would. Daein's troops are superior in both numbers and morale. The
chances of a Crimean victory are slim indeed.
Titania: But Crimea is ruled by King Ramon, who is known throughout the land
for his wisdom. And his brother, Duke Renning, is said to possess
peerless valor and courage. Daein may not find victory so easily.
Soren: Valor and courage are for children's tales. In terms of military
prowess, Daein's King Ashnard is every bit Lord Renning's equal.
Victory will hinge on troop numbers and supplies, and Daein is superior
in both. I think the outcome is painfully obvious.
Titania: Curse you, Soren! Crimea is not doomed! If they can turn aside
Daein's initial thrust and turn it into a test of endurance...
Soren: With the Crimean army both demoralized and ill prepared? They simply
will not be able to hold out that long.
Greil: All right. That's enough. Both of you. I hear what you say. However, we
must ascertain the current situation before we decide on any action.
We'll send a scouting party to get a closer look at Melior. Ike, I want
you in charge of this. Assemble your men and get going.
Ike: What? Me?
Greil: Titania will accompany you as an advisor.
Shinon: Commander, you must be joking! He's just a boy, and he's had barely
more than a taste of battle. What do you expect a whelp like him to
accomplish?
Greil: Ah, Shinon. Since you're so concerned, you can go as well.
Shinon: Wait, that's not what I... Blast.
Greil: Who else... Gatrie, Rhys, and Soren. That should do.
Ike: Father, wait... Why do you want me--
Greil: That was an order. Get moving. There's no time to waste.
Ike: Yes, sir.
Greil: Titania, I'm going out for a bit. I want you to give Ike some
direction.
Titania: Understood.
Ike: ...Yes, sir.
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Mist: Ike! Wait up!
Ike: What?
Mist: Here! This is for you.
Ike: A sword? Where did you get it?
Mist: From Father. He told me to come and give it to you.
Ike: It's beautiful.
Mist: This is the first sword you've gotten that wasn't a hand-me-down from
from somebody, isn't it? That's great!
Ike: Yeah...
Mist: Well, be careful! Oh, and bring me a souvenir! Something nice. I've
never been to Melior before...
(Exit Mist)
Ike: Mist, I'm not going on a vacation. Sheesh!
-Receive "Regal Sword"-
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-[Capital Way]-
Ike: ...
Rhys: Are you feeling all right, Ike? You haven't said a word in quite some
time.
Ike: I don't understand what my father's doing. Why put a new recruit like me
in charge of something so important?
Rhys: You're going to succeed him as our commander one day. Don't you think he
wants you to know how to lead?
Ike: Me? I don't... I don't know if I'm capable. And even if I am, that day's
a long way off, right? I mean, I'm inexperienced. Weak. I'm nothing
compared to my father.
Rhys: I'm not so sure about that. When I look at you, I see a young man full
of promise. Commander Greil is a great man, but... I think you'll be
every bit his equal. In time you might even surpass him.
Ike: Don't be ridiculous!
Rhys: It's just my opinion. You need not pay it any mind. Yet, if you fear
your own weakness, why not take this chance to go out and better
yourself? That would be more in keeping with your personality, no?
Ike: I suppose you're right.
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Ike: How did things look over there, Soren?
Soren: Same as here. There are corpses strewn everywhere. There are quite a
lot of them, especially when you consider how far we are from the
capital.
Titania: Are they Crimean?
Rhys: ...Judging by the armor, the vast majority of the dead are Daein
soldiers.
Ike: So Crimea has the upper hand?
Soren: Just the opposite, I think. The Crimean soldiers were members of the
Imperial Guard. That means King Ramon-- or another member of the royal
family-- was on the move when Daein soldiers fell on them.
Titania: Could it have been Lord Renning?
Soren: No. As long as the Crimean army still draws breath, Lord Renning will
not leave their command. Perhaps another member of the court...
Gatrie: We've got Daein soldiers moving in on our location! And they don't
look happy!
(Enter Maijin/Soldiers)
Maijin: You there! Who are you? What are you doing here?
Titania: We're no one you need--
Maijin: You're armed! Heed me! Drop your weapons and surrender! Act quickly,
or else!
Shinon: Listen to me, fool. You're making a mistake. We're not...
Maijin: Ah, not going to cooperate, eh? Ready your weapons, men! Move in and
kill them all!
Titania: Tsk! Headstrong fools!
Soren: Getting caught up in some skirmish is not part of the plan...
Ike: But they're obviously not going to listen to us. Greil Mercenaries! Get
ready to fight!
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Shinon: All right, Ike. Let's see how you handle the role of captain. Well?
What are your orders, boy? We'll do what you say, so long as you hurry
up and spit it out!
Ike: I know, I know! I'm thinking! Give me a moment, will you, Shinon?
Shinon: Bah. Useless! We'd be better led with Mist than this soft, untested
whelp.
Ike: Let's see... We're in the middle of the road, and there's not much cover.
Soren and Rhys are vulnerable, so we have to protect them from enemy
attacks... Right?
Soren: That's a sound strategy, Ike. I can attack from behind your defenses.
Good thinking.
Ike: Do you mean that? Um...all right! Let's do that then.
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Maijin: Gwaa haa... Wretched curs... You will regret your
decision to oppose Daein...
(End boss fight)
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Ike: Did we suffer any casualties?
Titania: Any wounded or dead? No? Excellent! Well done!
Gatrie: I don't know... Taking out these Daein soldiers may have been a bad
move. Um... Hey, Shinon? What are you doing?
Shinon: This swine's got some nice weapons. Besides, he ain't gonna complain.
He won't need them where he's going.
Ike: Shinon!
Soren: Get ahold of yourself! We can't afford such behavior right now. Steal
from the dead on your own time.
Shinon: What? You judgmental little--
Titania: Soren! Shinon! Stop this at once! This is no place for us to waste
time bickering amongst ourselves!
Ike: Let's clear out of here. We have to tell the commander what happened.
Soren: Let's take this road. We should be able to cut through the forest and
... Huh?
Ike: Something wrong?
Soren: No, as I said, this road...
Rhys: Wait! Ike, I just saw something move on the far side of that thicket!
Ike: A wounded soldier, perhaps? Let's go have a look. Careful, now.
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Rhys: Oh, no...
Ike: Did you find anything, Rhys?
Rhys: ...It's a woman...
Soren: Leave her. We shouldn't get involved in matters that don't concern us.
Elincia: Oooh...
Rhys: Thank goodness... It looks like she's merely fainted.
Ike: Right. We'd better take her with us for now and make sure she's all
right. Give me a hand, will you, Rhys?
Rhys: Of course.
Soren: ...I don't like this...
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Chapter 5: Flight! [005]
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-[Mercenary Fort]-
Mist: Father! Brother! It's that lady Ike rescued... She's awake!
Ike: Really?
Greil: Come on. Let's greet our guest.
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Greil: So, how are you feeling?
Elincia: Oh, I... I'm fine... And you are?
Greil: The name's Greil. I'm the commander of this mercenary company.
Elincia: My lord Greil... You are the one who came to my aid, are you not? I
don't know how to thank you...
Greil: Hold on. The one who found you and brought you here is my son, Ike. If
you want to thank someone, thank him.
Ike: No, please, that's not--
Elincia: Lord...Ike, was it? You have my gratitude.
Ike: Oh...
Greil: Pardon my bluntness, but I have some questions for you. Tell me, who
are you? What were you doing in that place?
Elincia: ...
Greil: The place where Ike found you was evidently the site of a fierce battle
between Crimean and Daein forces. Do you have some relation to the
Crimean royal family?
Elincia: ...
Ike: I make no promises, but we may be able to help you. Will you share your
story with us?
Elincia: You took me in and cared for me. I will...place my trust in you. My
name is Elincia Ridell Crimea. I am the daughter of King Ramon of
Crimea.
Ike: What?
Greil: You say you are the princess of Crimea?
Elincia: Yes.
Greil: That's an odd claim to make. I've never heard of King Crimea having any
children.
Elincia: That is...to be expected. My heritage, my very existence, has never
been made public.
Ike: Why's that?
Elincia: To avoid national turmoil. You see, I was born after my uncle, Lord
Renning, was named as successor to the throne. So...
Greil: They kept you a secret to avert a possible blood feud. Yes, I'm willing
to accept that for the time being. Very well, let's suppose that you
truly are Princess Crimea. You must know what's become of the king and
your uncle. I would like to hear that news.
Elincia: ...My father and my mother are dead... They fell at the hand of
Ashnard, King of Daein... My lord uncle and the royal knights are
still battling the Daein army, I believe.
Greil: I see.
Elincia: ...I...fled the castle...to follow my lord uncle's orders and seek
refuge in the kingdom of Gallia...
Greil: In Gallia?
Elincia: ...Yes. We believed that King Caineghis would grant me sanctuary. So
that's where I was going... But we were discovered by Daein troops,
and I lost my escort of knights... My life-- the life I have now--
was purchased...with the blood of those brave knights...
Ike: Does King Daein know of your existence?
Elincia: Yes. I was told the royals of each nation were informed of my
identity in the event of dire circumstances...
Greil: If that's the case, they must be searching frantically for you.
Ike: ...
Elincia: Master Greil, my lord Ike, you said that you were mercenaries, did
you not? Please... Would you help me to gain Gallia? I beg of you! I
have...no one...no one else to turn to.
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Titania: Princess Crimea? Truly?
Ike: Father spoke to her as if he believed she were telling the truth.
Titania: I see...
Ike: What is it, Titania?
Titania: Mm, it's nothing. I was just remembering something from the past.
Ike: From the past? Back when you were still a Crimean royal knight?
Titania: What? How do you know about that?
Ike: A long time ago, I overheard Shinon and some others talking about it.
Titania: They keep such loose tongues.
Ike: Was it a secret?
Titania: No, it wasn't, but... Much like I have more experience than you, I
also have many more things to worry about.
Ike: Like Princess Crimea?
Titania: Well...yes. I myself was unaware of the princess's existence, but...
Now that I think about it, she does bear a striking resemblance to
both the king and queen.
Ike: So she probably is the true princess. I wonder what Father will do. Will
he take on her request?
(Enter Rolf)
Rolf: We've got trouble! Outside! There are soldiers! A lot of them!
Ike: What?
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Greil: Is everyone here?
Titania: Yes.
Shinon: Commander, what are the Daein dogs saying?
Greil: "Turn over Princess Crimea and leave the area immediately. Comply now,
or we will attack." Pretty straightforward.
Gatrie: What are we going to do?
Greil: That's what we're here to decide. One thing has been made clear by the
arrival of our friends outside.
Soren: So, I would say this confirms her identity as Princess Crimea, wouldn't
you?
Greil: Yes, but what do we do now? I'd like to hear the opinion of everyone
here. Titania, I'd like to hear from you first.
Titania: The blame for the war rests on Daein. If we ally ourselves with them,
the company's reputation will surely suffer. Conversely, if we
deliver Princess Crimea safely, our stock will rise in the eyes of
our primary employers. Our road is clear.
Greil: Soren, how about you?
Soren: There's nothing to think about. We must deliver the princess to Daein
immediately.
Greil: Even if Crimea is in the right?
Soren: We are mercenaries. Our actions are dictated only by self-interest. If
we want to ensure our future, we need Daein in our debt. They will win
this war, after all, and nothing else serves us better.
Greil: Shinon? Gatrie?
Shinon: Soren's a pompous, superior whelp, but he's got the right idea.
Besides, the destination's Gallia, so it's a moot question. I don't
care how much we get paid; there's no way under the sun I'm going to
stinking beast country.
Gatrie: Princess Elincia... She does possess a certain regal beauty...There's
a lot to be said for that, you know. However, I do prefer country
girls... A bit cuter, and not quite so standoffish... Oh! Forget I
said that. Whatever you decide is good for me, Commander. Yep, uh-huh,
yep...
Greil: Oscar, Boyd, what about the two of you?
Oscar: I agree with Captain Titania. If we turn the princess over to the Daein
army, we're essentially giving them permission to kill her.
Boyd: I'm in favor of helping her. That's what heroes are supposed to do.
Greil: Well, Rhys? What's your opinion?
Rhys: I believe...that none of this hinges on whether she's a princess or not.
Refusing to aid someone in need is not something we should ever do.
That's what I think.
Rolf: That's right! Let's help her!
Mist: Please! We have to help her!
Greil: And what about you, Ike?
Ike: I agree with Titania. I say we help her and take her to Gallia.
Greil: I see. I think I know where you all stand... Well then, here's my
decision. We escort the princess to Gallia.
Soren: ...
Shinon: ...Tsk.
Ike: ...Are you sure that's for the best, Father?
Greil: Yes. Besides, I think the choice has been taken out of our hands.
Ike: What?
Greil: Open your ears and listen. Listen! All of you.
Boyd: Huh? ...What is it?
Gatrie: Uh... I don't hear a thing...
Shinon: Idiot! That's the problem. Don't you think that's a bit odd? Complete
silence, in all four directions.
Gatrie: Oh, so that's what you're talking about!
Oscar: Not only are the animals quiet, but the bugs are silent, too. And that
is unnatural beyond belief. Which means...
Ike: We're surrounded. The soldiers aren't waiting for an answer. They already
decided to attack.
Titania: It would appear they had no intention of keeping their side of the
proposed bargain.
Soren: They were planning on lulling us into a false sense of security and
destroying every one of us.
Greil: Probably so. But the deal is, we're not so naive or inexperienced as to
fall for their trap. Everyone, take your positions! We're going to
settle this right now!
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Greil: I'll go and hold the rear entrance. Ike! You're in command here! Don't
let the enemy take the front.
Ike: ...Got it! Be careful, Commander!
Greil: Hah. I'll give it a shot.
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Soldier: Reporting in, sir! The mercenaries have taken up arms and formed up
in the bailey!
Dakova: Oh...so they've sniffed out our plan, have they? Which means they're
not an opponent that will be easily fooled. We'll need something
special.
Soldier: Shall we continue with the planned attack?
Dakova: No... Princess Crimea is somewhere within that fort. If we use flaming
arrows to try to smoke them out, we might bring the princess to harm.
We've been told to do our best to deliver her alive and uninjured. It
would be preferable if they were to come out of their own accord. If
they do, slay all but the princess!
Soldier: Yes, sir!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Dakova: I...don't believe it... What went wrong...
Soldier: General Dakova! No, not...the general... Not at the hands of these
scum... I will not allow it! Aaaaah! Face me, and breathe your last,
you wretched scum!
(End boss fight)
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Soldier: General Dakova's gone... We're being beaten... We... We don't stand a
chance. Retreat! Quickly now, retreat!
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Soren: We've cleared the surrounding area of Daein troops.
Ike: There's no question about it. We're enemies of the Daein kingdom now,
aren't we?
Greil: We've no time for rest! Everyone, pack your things now! We leave at
once, before the enemy brings reinforcements!
Oscar: Understood! Boyd! Come with me.
Boyd: Right behind you, Brother!
Mist: Ah! We've got to hurry, too! Come on, Rolf! We've got to pack as much
food and supplies as we can!
Rolf: Uh, whatever you say! Let's go, Mist!
Greil: Titania! Take Shinon and Gatrie and make sure we have a secure road
from here to the great forest. We'll make our way to Gallia through the
sea of trees.
Titania: On my way, sir!
Greil: Rhys, you stay with me. I want you to help me pull essential documents
from the library. Everything else we burn.
Rhys: Y-yes, sir!
Greil: Ike! You're in charge of the princess.
Ike: All right.
(Exit Greil)
Ike: Princess Elincia! I'm going to ready a horse for you. What should we have
you do... I know-- go to the mess hall.
Elincia: I'm sorry?
Ike: Time will go by faster if you're helping Mist than it will if you're just
sitting around waiting for me.
Elincia: Oh, I understand. I can do that!
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Mist: Sorry, this is kind of awkward. Making a princess help with packing...
Elincia: Please don't worry, Mist. I just hope that I don't end up slowing you
down by getting in your way.
Mist: Don't be silly! You're so much better at this than I am. It's a big
help! Are all princesses as good at this sort of thing as you are?
Elincia: Ha ha! I wasn't raised at court, so my life was a bit different than
other princesses. I cooked, cleaned, sewed... Why, I did all manner
of things.
Mist: Really? That's surprising. I would never have guessed that by looking at
you.
Elincia: Let's see, I also rode horses, practiced swordfighting... Ah, Mist.
What's that around your neck?
Mist: What? Oh, ah...
Elincia: I'm sorry, I didn't mean to...
Mist: ...I guess I can show it to you, Princess Elincia.
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(Cut Scene -> "Fire Emblem")
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Elincia: Oh... It's a lovely... That's an incredible medallion, isn't it? I
wonder what that light is.
Mist: It used to belong to my mother. It's all I have to remember her by. Hmm
... I don't know where the light comes from. It didn't used to be like
that. A while back, it just started glowing.
Elincia: The world is full of mysteries, isn't it? One thing is clear, though
... It certainly is beautiful.
Mist: I wonder what that light means...
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Petrine: What? What did you just say? I think I must be hearing things. I
thought you said, "They got away."
Soldier: It appears treating them as ordinary mercenaries was a mistake. If
they're strong enough to defeat General Dakova, we rank and file were
overmatched from the beginning.
Petrine: So? You tucked your worthless tail and came running back here, is
that it? Have you forgotten the Daein army's motto? "Success or
failure, life or death." Hey, you! Get this trash out of here!
Soldier: Yes, ma'am! Move it, you.
Soldier: Noooo! P-please! I don't want to die!
(Exit Soldiers)
Petrine: Dog's breath! I'm surrounded by worthless imbeciles. Ena!
(Enter Ena)
Petrine: Tell me which way we should move to catch these mercenaries and the
girl.
Ena: ...The Crimean capital, Melior, is already under King Ashanrd's control
... The remnants of the Crimean army are neglible... Which means the only
place left for the princess to turn is south, to the kingdom of Gallia.
Petrine: Hah! So the girl, like her dead father before her, seeks the
friendship of those hairy devils, eh? What an absolutely stupefying
world we live in.
Ena: If she gains sanctuary in Gallia, capturing the princess will become that
much more difficult... The mercenaries she has escorting her are a
powerful group, not one to be taken lightly. I will gather intelligence
on them as quickly as...
Petrine: It's not necessary. I will head up the pursuit of our wandering
princess.
Ena: General Petrine, you will go...yourself?
Petrine: If we know where the princess and her band are headed, there's no
need for subtlety. I'll just hunt them down and kill them.
Mercenaries? Hah! What're they to me? Remember, I am General Petrine!
No matter who I face, I have never failed, nor will I ever!
Ha ha ha...
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Chapter 6: A Brief Diversion [006]
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Narration: The continent of Tellius, blessed by the goddess. To the northwest
lies the land of Crimea, home of the Greil Mercenaries. Without
warning, Crimea's eastern neighbor, the kingdom of Daein, launches
an attack on Crimea's capital city of Melior. Ike leads a handful
of mercenaries to Melior to confirm Soren's news of the attack. En
route, they happen upon a young woman, unconscious but unharmed.
Fearing for her safety, they take her to their stronghold. When she
awakens, the woman gives her name as Elincia and lays claim to the
title of princess of Crimea. She relates the sad tale of her flight
from Crimea and of her parents' murder at the hands of Ashnard,
king of Daein. The Greil Mercenaries answer Princess Elincia's plea
for help and agree to escort her to the kingdom of Gallia. Located
to the southwest of Crimea, Gallia is home to the laguz, a race
quite unlike Ike and his fellow beorc. Crimea and Gallia have long
struggled to overcome their differences. In recent years, the two
kingdoms have done much to ease the prejudice between the laguz and
beorc factions. Their combined efforts have forged a bond of trust
and friendship that may yet overcome years of intolerance. Ike and
company escape the Daein army, abandoning their longtime base. From
there, they begin the long march toward Gallia. Their task clear
and their destination far, they slip into an ocean of trees.
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Gatrie: Blazes, why does it have to be so blamed humid? If we weren't being
chased, I'd strip off this armor here and now!
Titania: Then I'm almost glad that we ARE being pursued. I suppose you'll have
to grin and bear it, won't you?
Gatrie: Hm, I suppose I will.
Titania: Right. So enough of your griping. You're merely wasting energy.
Still, this heat is appalling.
Shinon: Dense forests such as these are not made for us delicate humans. The
sub-humans love 'em, though.
Ike: These...sub-humans... Are they really so different from us?
Shinon: What, you mean to tell me you've never seen a beast-man before?
Ike: No, never.
Shinon: Well, I have. They're a hairy bunch, I'll tell you. And ugly as sin,
too. Their faces are all fangs and whisker. Their claws are like
daggers, razor sharp and deadly. And even though they can speak our
language, they're beasts through and through. Savages, every one.
Ike: Are there more than one type?
Soren: The ones Shinon calls "sub-humans" can be divided into three groups,
each one named for its physical characteristics. First, the beast
tribe, next, the bird tribe, and finally, the dragon tribe. They are
traditionally called "laguz". The laguz tribe residing here in Gallia
is the beast tribe, who possess those feline qualities of which Shinon
spoke.
Shinon: To the south are the islands where the bird-men live. The dragons are
in Goldoa. It's something every mercenary should know. Looks like you
know even less than I gave you credit for, Ike, my boy.
Ike: Hm... Perhaps.
Soren: ...A little farther, and we'll be out of these trees, Ike.
Shinon: Really? That means Gallia proper! Compared to this forest, even a
kingdom of half-breeds will seem like heaven.
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Soldier: ...And that's when we lost track of them. I assigned a squad to
pursue them and returned so I could give you this report.
Petrine: Understood. You may step down. So Princess Elincia is making her way
through the forest to Gallia... Ena!
(Enter Ena)
Petrine: It appears your advice was sound. Well done. You have earned my
praise.
Ena: Thank you.
Petrine: When the king assigned me a tactician, I wondered what I had done to
lose his trust. When I saw it was a young girl, I burned with anger
at the king's judgment. Still, it's worked out better than I had
expected. Keep up the good work.
Ena: Of course.
(Exit Ena)
Petrine: Now then, it's time for the hunt to begin.
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Greil: Hold it right there, everyone. We're coming up to the edge of the
forest. Form up. Combat positions.
Titania: I don't suppose our Daein pursuers were willing to let us just slip
away.
Soren: There is no doubt that they will attack again. Without knowing their
numbers, it is difficult to advise a course of action.
Greil: Take your best guess, Soren. With the limited information we have, what
is the best way to proceed?
Soren: ...Some of our group cannot fight. If we are caught, we'll have a
difficult time defending them and attacking the Daeins. I propose we
separate into two groups: a small fighting force to engage the enemy
and buy the main group some time, and the rest of us-- who will escort
the princess to Gallia at full speed.
Oscar: You want to divide our combat strength? The main force aside, don't you
think the risk to the smaller group is too high?
Soren: I believe this is the only way to achieve our goal and keep casualties
to a minimum. It's possible there's an ambush waiting for us at the
edge of the forest. If we proceed with no plan, we may be caught
between the pursuit and the ambush, which would be the end of us all.
Greil: Looks like we've no choice but to give it a go. All right, let's split
up. The diversionary team will be Gatrie, Shinon, and me. The rest of
you guard Princess Elincia and proceed to Gallia straightaway. Got it?
Ike: Are you sure you're taking enough men?
Shinon: Idiot pup. Smaller numbers mean better mobility. Your time would be
better spent worrying about yourself than about us.
Ike: ...
Greil: Listen up! This will probably prove to be the biggest fight this
company's faced. Remember-- you've got only one life. I don't want any
of you dying on me. In times like these, it matters not what our blood
ties are. We are family. If you don't want to cause your family any
grief, then live! Ike will be commanding the main force. Titania,
you're is support. All right, let's move out! See you all in Gallia!
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Ike: So they're waiting for us after all...
Soren: There are...more of them than I'd imagined there would be. I thought
they would have been spread out across the forest border... I didn't
expect to see so many in one place.
Ike: Do we rethink our strategy?
Soren: No, we've already split up. It's too late to reconsider now.
Ike: Isn't there some way we can at least get the princess, Mist, and Rolf to
the far shore safely?
Soren: There are two bridges... This thicket extends to the edge of the
westernmost bridge. If we can use the trees as cover, we might be able
to reach the bridge undetected. From there, we can launch a surprise
attack.
Ike: We'll be creating a diversion, right?
Soren: Correct. While we keep the enemy's attention, the princess and the
others can cross the bridge to safety.
Ike: We've no time for discussion. That's the plan we go with.
Elincia: My lord Ike, I... I will fight with you!
Ike: ...No, you won't.
Elincia: My lord?
Ike: I cannot let you expose yourself to danger of any kind. Everyone here is
risking his life to ensure your safety. If you understand that, you'll
cooperate and do as I ask.
Elincia: I see... I will do my part.
Soren: ...
Titania: It's settled then.
Ike: Right! Let's break through their lines!
(Enter Mist/Rolf)
Ike: Mist! Rolf! Take care of the princess. Do not let yourselves be seen!
Mist: Right! Be careful, everyone!
Rolf: Leave it to us, Ike! We'll just pretend it's a game of hide-and-seek.
And I never lose at hide-and-seek!
(Mist/Rolf exit through the woods)
Ike: Everyone ready? Let's go!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
Emil: We've spotted the mercenaries! You there! Inform General Petrine at
once! Request that she gather the troops!
Soldier: Yes, sir!
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Emil: What's this? They're not bad! Let's go, men! Hit those mercenary scum
with everything you have!
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Emil: Oooh... My life ends here... But...though you flee to
Gallia...you will...fall to Daein...
(End boss fight)
-----[Battle End]--------------------------------------------------------------
Ike: I don't know how, but we made it...
Mist: Brother!
Elincia: My lord Ike!
Ike: Mist! Princess, Rolf... Are you all well?
Rolf: Yep! We're fine.
Mist: Is this Gallia? We made it, didn't we? We're safe now, right? I thought
I would feel different, but I don't.
Elincia: This is all due to your efforts. Thank you...
Ike: Princess Elincia...
Soren: It's still too early to rest easy. The others haven't rejoined us yet.
Elincia: Ah!
Titania: We are talking about the commander. I don't think there's anything to
worry about.
Ike: Father... Shinon... Gatrie...
Soren: ...
Ike: ...Princess Elincia, I'm afraid we're going to have to part ways here.
Elincia: But what do you mean?
Ike: We're going back to aid our companions. So I want you to continue with
Mist to the royal palace of Gallia.
Mist: What? No, Ike! I'm going to stay with you!
Ike: Listen to me, Mist! We must do it this way so that everyone gets out of
here alive!
Mist: Mm...
Ike: Father and I will catch up to you right away! Don't worry. Have Father or
I ever broken a promise to you?
Mist: Well...no. All right, then. We'll go ahead.
Titania: Thank you, Mist. We'll see you soon.
Mist: All right. Titania... Please take care of my brother. Promise?
Titania: You have my word on it.
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Rolf: Oscar... Boyd... Don't get killed out there, all right?
Oscar: Rolf...
Boyd: Knock it off, both of you! You're like a couple of old women. We're
gonna be fine. Nothing bad's gonna happen while I'm around!
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Elincia: Pardon, my lord Rhys...
Rhys: Y-yes?
Elincia: Take this with you, please.
Rhys: This is a mend staff, isn't it? Er, are you sure this is all right?
Elincia: Every one of you is putting yourself in harm's way on my account. I
only hope that staff can mitigate your risks even slightly.
-Receive "Mend"-
Rhys: Thank you very much! This will help greatly. I will use it to aid the
others in your name.
Elincia: ...Thank you. Please...be careful.
Rhys: If you'll excuse me.
(Exit Rhys)
Elincia: O benevolent Ashera... Grant them all your blessings...
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Mist: All right, we're going to go now.
Ike: Good luck. Watch your step, and be careful.
Elincia: We'll see all of you again... I'm sure of it! I know you will all be
safe.
Ike: Let's get moving! Where to, Soren?
Soren: We go east on the road we used before. Let's find the commander before
the enemy reinforcements show up.
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Chapter 7: Shades of Evil [007]
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Ike: They're not here either...
Soren: Ike, pursuing them any father may be dangerous. I think it would be
best if we returned to Gallia for now. It's possible the commander may
have followed another road into Gallia. It's something we should
consider.
Ike: ...You're right. Getting killed looking for them would waste everything
they accomplished by breaking away. I guess all we can do is trust that
they're well and withdraw.
Titania: Ike, there's a fort over there. Just now, for a moment only... I
thought I saw someone. Shall we investigate?
Ike: What? Really? Yes, let's go take a look.
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-[Fort Meritenne]-
Soren: It seems as though this place has been abandoned for a long time.
Titania: There's no one here... Hm. I could've sworn I saw a silhouette, but
... I guess it was a trick of the light.
Ike: Let's take a quick look around. If we don't find anything here, we'll
head back to Gallia.
Titania: Very well...
(A soldier runs in)
Soldier: Here they are! I've found the Crimean mercenaries! Surround them!
(Enter Soldiers)
Ike: Curses! Daein troops!
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(Enter Mia)
Mia: Uh-oh. Daein soldiers here, too. Now, where's that exit... Hm? What's
that sound? Someone...fighting?
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Mia: Your name wouldn't happen to be Ike, would it?
Ike: It is, but...who are you?
Mia: I'm Mia. I'm a mercenary, hired by Crimea to bolster the army's numbers.
Ike: An army mercenary, huh? So, uh, what are you doing here?
Mia: I got careless and was captured. They were about to send me to a prison
camp when Greil saved me.
Ike: You've seen my father? Where?
Mia: Just a little bit north of here. Not too far away, though.
Ike: Really? So he's safe...
Mia: Tell me, who exactly are you guys?
Ike: We're the Greil Mercenaries. As you can see, we're fighting against
Daein.
Mia: Huh... You're taking on a whole Daein battalion with these numbers? Nice.
That settles it then!
Ike: Settles what?
Mia: This battle. I'm coming in on your side. You don't mind, do you?
Ike: It's fine with me, but... I don't know if you'll get paid just because I
let you fight.
Mia: We'll worry about the details later! Great, so that's all taken care of.
What next, boss man?
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(Enter Petrine)
Petrine: Ha ha ha... Found you at last. You provided more entertainment than I
thought you would.
Ike: Who are you?
Petrine: Me? I am General Petrine, and my arrival marks your doom. Lament your
fortune, dear children, for all hope is lost. You will not leave this
place alive.
Soren: Petrine... Of the Four Riders?
Ike: Do you know her, Soren?
Soren: She may be one of the four generals who are King Daein's most trusted
confidants. She is said to wield a flame lance of terrible arcane
might.
Petrine: Ha ha ha... You've heard of me? Why, I'm flattered. I'll try to make
this easy on all of you. Give me the princess, and do it now. If I
roast the girl along with you curs, I won't be able to present her
head to His Majesty.
Ike: Sorry to tell you this, but the princess isn't here. She's been in Gallia
for quite some time now.
Petrine: What...nonsense is that? Do you expect me to believe you? There's no
way mercenary scum like you could get past my troops!
Unknown: They say that blind arrogance sows the field of its own destruction.
Something tells me they were talking about you.
Petrine: Who-- ?
(Enter Greil/Shinon/Gatrie)
Ike: Father!
Greil: What're you doing back here, you dumb pup?
Ike: We got the princess safely into Gallia. When you didn't rejoin us, we
decided to look for you. The mission wouldn't be complete until you
returned.
Greil: ...What am I to do with you? Still, you did well. Good work, Ike.
Petrine: Ha! Ignoring me proves you've got more guts than common sense. So
you're the commander, eh? Hmph! And I was waiting for some great
hero. You're just another sellsword.
Greil: Am I?
Petrine: Ha ha. You know, I think I'll keep you! His Majesty, well... Let's
just say he enjoys strong men. Yes, I do think you'll make a grand
souvenir. You don't have to come along quietly, but I must have you
alive. Dead men have no value, after all.
Greil: ...So the rumors of mad King Ashanrd's twisted games are true, are
they?
Gatrie: Shinon... What are these "twisted games" the boss is talking about?
Shinon: There's rumor that King Daein gathers strong men from around the
continent and sets them to fight one another. Those who live,
regardless of their birth, are given influential positions. Don't know
if it's true, though.
Gatrie: Oh... So that weird dame's got her eye on the boss, now, does she?
Greil: Shinon! Gatrie! I'll distract the woman. You two grab Ike and the
others and get out of here now!
Shinon: Got it!
Gatrie: But, Commander! We can't leave you here on your own!
Shinon: Idiot! That woman's no threat to the commander. All right? Come on!
Let's go!
Greil: Move it! We'll regroup in Gallia!
Petrine: You'll not escape me. Not you or your little friends. You're far too
tasty a treat to pass up.
Greil: You said your name was Petrine, is that right? Listen up. This place is
nowhere near big enough. There's not enough room for a true contest
between the two of us. I'm going elsewhere. You coming?
Petrine: Do you actually think I'm going to fall for such a simple ruse?
Greil: You and I, we've got more power than the average person. We don't come
across a chance like this too often. I'd like to flex my muscles
without any distractions getting in the way. You?
Petrine: Ha ha... You really do know how to sweet talk a girl, don't you? All
right, I'm coming.
Greil: Over here.
Petrine: All right, men. I'm leaving you in charge here. Don't let even one of
these Crimean vermin escape! Understood? I want them exterminated by
the time I return.
(Exit Greil/Petrine)
Ike: We join up with Shinon, and we get out of here! Come on, don't fall
behind!
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Balmer: Urgg... Ahh...
(End boss fight)
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Ike: I have to find my father. Where did he go?
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Ike: Titania! Is my father...
Titania: Don't worry. Commander Greil's the better fighter. He'll be fine.
Petrine: Dog's breath! Who are you, man? You look like a common sellsword, but
you fight like a demon!
Greil: What's wrong? Ready to surrender?
Petrine: And admit defeat? Me? Don't be absurd...
Soldier: Here they are! Over here!
(Enter Soldiers)
Ike: Blast. Enemy reinforcements! Father! Let's get out of here! There are too
many--
Greil: ...Looks like I've got no choice.
(More soldiers enter through the four exits)
Petrine: Ha ha ha ha... So now, the tide has turned, hasn't it? All troops,
attack! Kill them! Kill them all!
Greil: Hm... Looks like our luck's run out.
Ike: Father!
Greil: You have to survive this, Ike. I'm not going to lose you, not in this
place. Are you ready?
Ike: Yes, Commander!
Petrine: You've nowhere to run. Curse whatever gods you hold, for they have
abandoned you!
(A roar is heard)
Ike: What was that?
(Another roar but louder this time)
Soldier: B-b-beasts! Gallian beast soldiers!
Soldier: R-r-run! We're going to be torn to shreds!
Petrine: Stand your ground, all of you! Don't panic! I will personally
slaughter the first man to turn his back on the enemy!
Soldier: Noooo!
(The soldiers run off)
Petrine: Pfeh. Worthless cowards, one and all.
Soldier: B-b-beasts!
(Enter Gallians)
Ranulf: Attention, Daein soldiers! Leave this place at once! If you do not
comply immediately, you will face Gallia's full strength!
Petrine: Threaten me all you like. It's not going to frighten me off. If I
leave, His Majesty will have me executed. I'd rather die here in
battle, with my honor intact.
(Enter Black Knight)
Black Knight: Withdraw, General Petrine.
Petrine: The Black Knight...
Black Knight: As for your king, you have nothing to fear. I'll explain things
to him. Take your men and go.
Petrine: Tsk! All troops, fall back!
(Exit Petrine)
Black Knight: ...
Greil: Hm?
Ike: He's staring at you, isn't he, Father?
Greil: Yeah. He is.
Ranulf: Hey! Are you planning on taking us all on by yourself?
Black Knight: ...
(Exit Black Knight)
Greil: ...
Ike: Father?
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Mist: Father! Brother!
Ike: Mist!
Elincia: Master Greil, my lord Ike... I am pleased you are well.
Ike: Princess Elincia... Why did you return here?
Ranulf: The princess came and requested Gallian aid for your mercenary
company. That is what brings us here.
Ike: Are you one of Gallia's sub-humans?
Ranulf: Sub-human? Ha! What arrogance it takes to coin such a name! You think
yourselves the only ones worthy of the name "human", and so we laguz
must be beneath you? And thus you call us "sub-human". We are less
then human to you, is that it?
Ike: I'm sorry... I don't know any other name for you. If I have offended you,
I apologize. What should I call you? Laguz? Would that be more
appropriate?
Ranulf: Huh? You show manners? How odd. I like that. Now, you are... Who,
exactly?
Ike: My name is Ike. Ike of the Greil Mercenaries.
Ranulf: I'm Ranulf, a warrior of Gallia. We did not know what to think when
this group of beorc came tramping through Gallian fields... Imagine
our surprise to learn that one of them is Princess Elincia. Now, that
was a shock. Two days ago, Daein proclaimed their conquest. We thought
Crimea's royals had all been killed.
Ike: Conquest? They've laid claim to Crimea? So that means Crimea must be...
Elincia: I...also heard this news from my lord Ranulf... After...after I fled
the capital... My lord uncle Renning... He... I... I am...all alone.
Ike: Princess Elincia...
Ranulf: This is why our king ordered extra patrols along the nation's border.
It wasn't mere chance that brought my warriors here to offer you
support.
Ike: I see...
Ranulf: First of all, I must present Princess Elincia to the king. As for the
rest of your men, Ike, I must get orders from my superiors. Until then
you may rest at an old castle inside Gallia. Sorry, but I cannot bring
so large a group of foreigners to the palace without warning.
Ike: I understand. Commander, that's not going to be a problem, is it?
Greil: ...
Ike: Commander?
Greil: Hm? What was that?
Ike: What's wrong? You're not paying attention. It's not like you.
Greil: I was thinking about something. So, what's been decided?
Ike: Princess Elincia is going on to the palace with Ranulf. We're going into
Gallia and setting up camp at an old castle. Which way to this castle,
Ranulf?
Ranulf: I shall prepare a guide to take you. One of you! Quickly!
Greil: No, don't go to the trouble. If it's nearby, we cross the river on the
border and head west. It's Gebal Castle, right? You go ahead. Get the
princess to King Caineghis as fast as you can.
Ranulf: ...Understood. What thoughtful guests you are. If you'll excuse me.
Oh, and if it's not overly presumptuous, I'll have food delivered to
you later.
Greil: We'd appreciate it. The road has been hard, and we had little time to
pack more than salted meat and hard biscuits.
Ranulf: Then we shall provide! Princess Elincia, shall we leave?
Elincia: Farewell, everyone... Until later. I will see you soon, won't I?
Greil: Mm.
Ike: Take care.
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-[Gebal Castle]-
Ike: Father!
Greil: Ike? What are you doing still awake?
Ike: I couldn't sleep, so I was lying there staring outside, and I saw you
leave the castle. Where are you going at this hour?
Greil: It's nothing to do with you, boy. Go back inside and get to sleep.
Ike: Will you stop treating me like a child? I'll do as I please, got it?
Greil: Hmph. You always were a stubborn pup. What say we take a walk and chat
a bit?
Ike: ...Yeah.
(They walk a bit)
Greil: Tell me, Ike, are you getting used to the ins and outs of the mercenary
life? The way we approach combat?
Ike: I'm definitely a better fighter. But I don't understand... Why would you
put a recruit like me in charge?
Greil: What is it with all the complaining? You have a problem with authority?
Ike: Just give me a straight answer. I've only just started. I'm barely able
to handle my own duties around here. I shouldn't be in charge of anyone.
Greil: You can learn it all at once. It'll all fall into place as soon as you
start to get some experience.
Ike: It's just strange is all... A while ago, you never would have said or
done anything like this.
Greil: ...
Ike: Is something wrong, Father? Why are you in such a rush?
Greil: ...Ike... Do you remember anything at all about your mother?
Ike: What? Where did that come from?
Greil: Just answer the question.
Ike: Let's see... She was kind, I...think... I don't really remember. And
you've never said much about her either.
Greil: Hm. Is that so...
(They continue walking)
Ike: Father? What is it?
Greil: We're done. Leave me and go back to the castle.
Ike: What? Just like that?
Greil: You heard me. That's a direct order! Return to the castle immediately!
Ike: I... Fine...
Greil: ...
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(Cut Scene -> "Greil's Fall")
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Black Knight: ...Unbelievable. Is this truly what has become of my teacher?
Ike: Father! Father!!
Greil: I... Ike...
Ike: Hold on!
Black Knight: Now then, will you give me what I came for?
Greil: I...don't...have it...... ...I threw...it away...
Black Knight: Ha. You, who knows better than any what it truly is, threw it
away? Surely you can craft a more plausible lie. You're not even
trying anymore.
Greil: I'm done talking to you.
Black Knight: So there's no way for me to get my answers, is that it? The dead
keep their secrets, or so it is said. But you, however... You
are not dead yet. I wonder... Will watching your son's face grow
pale, his eyes grow dim as his life bleeds away... And then your
daughter... Oh, the horrors I will visit upon her. Will that
loosen your tongue, perhaps? I suppose we will simply have to
see.
Ike: What?
Greil: No! Ike!!!
(Ike is hit)
Ike: ...Urk...
Greil: Ike!!!
Black Knight: I won't check my hand again. Give me what I am after. If you
offer no more resistance, I will leave your child alive.
Greil: S-stop... You will not touch my son!
(A roar is heard)
Black Knight: ...What is this? The king of beasts? How bothersome. Do I
retreat? Eh?
Ike: You're not going anywhere.
Black Knight: Tell me, is the son as stupid as the father?
Greil: ...Nng... Ahh...
Ike: Father!
Greil: Ike, stop. There's no way you can win.
Ike: But...
Greil: Ike!
Black Knight: You will not continue? Then I will finish...
(Another roar)
Black Knight: ...So close. Now is not the time for me to deal with him. Hmph.
You get to keep your head today, boy.
(Exit Black Knight)
Greil: Blast.
(It starts to rain)
Greil: So willful. So arrogant... Of course... The one who...made him that way
...was...m-me...
Ike: ...Father? Father! Hold on! I can't do anything here... I've... I've got
to get you back to the castle!
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Ike: ...Nngh...
Greil: I-Ike...
Ike: Father? You're awake!
Greil: I... There's something I need to tell you.
Ike: Tell me later. Right now, I'm getting you back to the castle.
Greil: Forget about revenge... Leave that knight alone... Stay away...
Ike: What? Father?
Greil: Stay with the king of Gallia... Live here. Live in peace...
Ike: Father, stop talking. You're wasting your strength. Please...
Greil: I need you to take care of everything... The company... Mist...
Ike: Wait... You mustn't say such things! It'll be light soon. You'll be
fine...
(They arrive at the fort)
Ike: A little longer... Stay a little longer...
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Chapter 8: Despair and Hope [008]
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(Flashback)
Greil: What's wrong, Ike? Done already? Come on, Son! You'll never beat me
with that attitude! Ha ha ha! Think you're as stubborn as your mule-
headed father? Ike. Grow up big and strong. I believe you've got the
makings of a great warrior.
(End flashback)
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Ike: ...Father. This isn't a dream, is it? This... This is all real. Mist. The
sun's going down, and it's getting cold. Come on. Let's go.
Mist: ...
Ike: Mist?
Mist: Oh... Oh, Ike...sniff...
Ike: Mist...
Mist: ...W-why... Why?
Ike: I was at his side, but... I couldn't save him. I'm sorry.
Mist: ...Sniff...
Ike: It's... It's so unreal...
Mist: Dad's gone... He's gone, Ike. Sniff...And...I...don't...I don't know
what to do...
Ike: Don't worry. I'm here.
Mist: Bro-Brother...
Ike: I'll lead the company... In Father's stead... And I'll protect you all.
You, the princess...everyone. I'll protect you. You'll see.
Mist: No... Brother... Ike... No...
Ike: Mist?
Mist: I won't allow it... I can't lose you. Don't you see? If you go, then
I'll be all alone... I won't allow it.
Ike: I'm not going anywhere. I promise you, Mist...
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Titania: Commander...Greil... Why is this happening? Why is any of this
happening? Why now? First, Crimea... And now you...
Soren: ...
(Enter Ike)
Soren: Ike...
Titania: Oh, Ike! Where's Mist?
Ike: She's resting in her room. Rhys and Rolf are with her.
Titania: That's good... She needs to sleep. She's been through too much. We
all have... You should rest too, Ike.
Ike: I'll be all right. Grief won't bring my father back to life. I know I've
been a burden on the both of you. Titania, Soren, I just need to thank
you both for staying here with me.
Soren: Not at all...
Titania: There's no need. Don't trouble yourself.
Ike: So...where is everyone?
Titania: Ike, to tell the truth...
Ike: Yes?
(Enter Oscar/Boyd)
Oscar: Boyd and I are back.
Titania: How did it go?
Boyd: I can't believe it! They just left, and they didn't take one look back!
Heartless scum! I'll never forgive them!
Ike: Boyd? What's going on?
Boyd: Ike! Are you all right?
Ike: I'm fine. Tell me what's happened. Start talking.
Boyd: Well, uh, it's... What I mean to say is... Uh...
Soren: Shinon and Gatrie have left us.
Boyd: Soren!
Soren: What? There's nothing to hide, is there?
Ike: They left? Both of them? Why did they-- Oh, I see. They left because of
me, didn't they?
Titania: Ike...
Boyd: Titania told us you were going to be the new commander. Shinon just
about exploded... He and Gatrie left not long ago.
Oscar: We went after them. We tried to talk things out, but it was a waste of
time.
Soren: We all knew that Ike was going to inherit command of the company,
didn't we? It just happened sooner than we wanted. It was Greil's
decision. If some of us aren't satisfied with that, there's no reason
we should stop them from leaving. As far as losing fighting strength is
concerned, we can solve that by adding new members.
Boyd: How can you say that? After all the battles we've been through together,
how can you say that?
Titania: Forgive me, Ike. I wasn't able to stop any of this...
Ike: It's not your fault, Titania. They did what they felt they had to do.
They didn't want to lose their lives to an inexperienced commander.
Titania: Ike! Don't talk about yourself like that.
Ike: I'm not saying that to gain anyone's pity. It's the truth. But even so, I
have no intention of giving up command of this company.
Titania: Ike? Then what will you--
Ike: I'm going to follow my father's wishes. I'm going to assume command. If
everyone will accept me, that's what I'd like to do.
Titania: Of course!
Oscar: I'd already made up my mind. That's what I was going to do all along.
Boyd: What, so now you want me to start calling you Boss? Is that it? Well, I
can do that. Boss it is!
(Enter Rhys)
Rhys: I'm in, too.
Ike: Rhys!
Rhys: Mist's asleep. I know I missed most of the conversation, but I have a
good idea of what you've been discussing. Commander Ike... Yes, it does
have a nice ring to it.
Ike: What about you, Soren?
Soren: ...Ike. I'm not sure what help I could be to you. What place is there
for me in a mercenary company, anyway?
Ike: You are so weird... I've always depended on you, haven't I? I need your
tactical knowledge. I need your objectivity. You're not going to leave
me, are you, Soren?
Soren: Don't worry. I'll be here, watching over you.
Ike: Thank you. I know I'm not as experienced as most of you. I'm going to
make some mistakes, but I'll try not to let you down.
Titania: Well, you're going to have a lot to learn about being commander. I'm
glad you're serious, because it's a lot of work.
Ike: Tell me everything.
Titania: First, you'll need to understand company expenditures. Then we'll
talk about ensuring that everyone is properly outfitted. And we can't
forget the need to gather good intelligence. Oh, and you'll want to
know everyone's abilities and relationships.
Ike: Uh-huh...
Titania: Earlier, I spoke with a merchant caravan that's taken refuge here in
the castle. They fled Crimea at the same time we did. I told them who
we are, and they asked if they could travel with us. I think they're
worried about protection from Daein. In exchange, they've offered us
a good rate on items and weapons. They'll also buy items and forge
weapons for us.
Ike: Uh-huh...
Titania: They also said we could use their wagons to store our goods. That's
one more worry off our minds.
Ike: Uh-huh...
Titania: So anyway--
Ike: Titania!
Titania: Yes?
Ike: I know I said tell me everything, but... This is too much. I can't keep
up. Maybe I shouldn't learn everything in one sitting. Can you show me
the ropes along the way? Is that all right?
Titania: Oh...yes, of course. Sorry. I got a bit carried away.
Ike: I'll take over for now. Why don't you get some rest?
Titania: I'm all right...
Ike: You worry too much. Get some rest. That's an order. I'll do my best to
manage.
Titania: Yes...Commander.
-----[Base]-------------------------------------------[Info Conversations]-----
-[Merchant **]-
Aimee: Well, hello... You must be the young commander I've heard so much
about. My, and you are a young one, aren't you?
Ike: And you must be from the merchant caravan Titania told me about. The one
that asked to travel with us?
Muston: Yep, that's us. It must have been fate that brought us all here
together. If you'll offer us protection, we'll supply you with the
provisions you require. At a reasonable price, of course. What do you
say? It's for the greater good of us all, wouldn't you agree?
Ike: Well...it is a sound proposition.
Muston: Yes! Then we have an agreement. I'm the weapon merchant, Muston. I'll
be sure to stock the weapons you prefer.
Aimee: And I am Aimee, a vender of...various goods. I have a wide variety of
items for sale. I hope you'll stop by soon.
Jorge: The name's Jorge. I buy things. Anything, really. You got any weapons
or items you don't need, bring 'em to me.
Daniel: My name's Daniel. I'm a craftsman. I specialize in made-to-order
items.
Muston: There's one last item to cover. If you'd like, we can also act as a
storage warehouse of sorts, carrying your extra things. What do you
think?
Ike: That would be fantastic. We recently left our stronghold, and I was
afraid we'd have to carry our goods ourselves! I'm happy to take you up
on your offer.
Muston: Very good. Well then, may our enterprise be profitable for us all.
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-[Unknown *]-
Ike: I hear someone... Is it coming from over here?
(Titania is shown off to the side)
Titania: ...Ah...sniff... Why...Gre-Greil... Why? Why you? Why did you...have
to...sniff... Sniff... Why...?
(Scene shifts back to Ike)
Ike: ...
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-[Rolf *]-
Rolf: ...
Ike: What's going on, Rolf?
Rolf: Oh, Ike. If you're wondering about Mist, she just fell asleep.
Ike: Really? Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you, Rolf.
Rolf: It's all right. I don't mind.
Ike: It's getting late. You should get yourself to bed.
Rolf: I will, but... Um...
Ike: What is it?
Rolf: Mist is just fine.
Ike: Hm?
Rolf: You're here, Ike. So she's fine. I mean, she's going to be just fine.
Ike: Huh?
Rolf: That's all! Well, good night.
(Exit Rolf)
Ike: Rolf... Thank you.
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-[Boyd *]-
Boyd: Hey! Working already, Ike? If you need any help, just let me know.
Ike: Boyd, how do you feel about this?
Boyd: About what?
Ike: About me being the new commander. Before, you hated the idea, right? So,
I want to know the truth. Will you really take orders from me?
Boyd: Well... I know what you can do and what you can't... I don't know if I
want you in charge if things get really dangerous. But on the other
hand, this is what Commander Greil wanted... He had faith in you, and
I've got faith in him.
Ike: ...
Boyd: The commander hired both Oscar and me. When our dad died, I was the one
who had to care for baby Rolf... I had no clue what I was supposed to
do. Oscar received a discharge from his military service and came home,
but life was hard. That's when Commander Greil found us...He gave us
jobs, a place to sleep, food on our plates... He gave us our lives back.
Ike: Boyd, you've all worked off any debt you may have owed him. You don't
have any obligation to me.
Boyd: This isn't about obligations anymore. Commander Greil always said we
were all part of one big family, didn't he? I'll do anything to protect
me family... That's why you can always count on me.
Ike: I see.
Boyd: Anyway, that's all I wanted to say. But don't you ever try to hold us at
arm's length. You got that?
Ike: Don't worry about that. I'm going to work you to the bone.
Boyd: Oh, really? I'll take whatever you can dish out! Try me!
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-[Rhys *]-
Ike: Rhys?
Rhys: Ike...
Ike: What were you doing?
Rhys: I was praying.
Ike: For my father?
Rhys: Yes. You see, the commander... He... He...
Ike: Rhys...
Rhys: I'm sorry... I know this must be...so much harder on you... Forgive
me...
Ike: ...A long time ago, my father told me a story... It was about the dead...
He said the more tears we shed...the more blessings they receive in the
hereafter... I envy you, Rhys. For some reason, I can't seem to cry at
all... Rhys, if you could, shed a tear for me, too. I'd be grateful.
Rhys: ...I-Ike. I would be honored.
Ike: ...Thanks, Rhys. Thanks for caring so much about my father...
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Titania: Good morning, Ike. How are things going? Does everything look good?
Ike: Titania. Did you get enough rest?
Titania: Enough as could be expected, given everything that's been going on.
But now, we've got some business to deal with. First, we need some
new recruits. Oh, but our audience with King Gallia comes first. Any
word from the palace?
Ike: No, nothing yet. According to the laguz who brought our food, we should
be receiving word sometime soon, but...
(Enter Soren)
Soren: Ike, I've got bad news! Look out the window!
(Soldiers are shown surrounding the fort)
Ike: That's not what I think, is it?
Rhys: If I'm not imagining things, that's a squad of Daein soldiers. Why do
they have to show up now?
Boyd: What gives? We're inside Gallia's borders, aren't we? They must be out
of their minds to pursue us this far!
Oscar: If they've come this far, I'm sure getting out of here alive was never
one of their priorities.
Ike: ...
Soren: We're in trouble. They have us completely surrounded. We cannot escape.
Titania: So many of them...and so few of us... It doesn't look good, does it?
Ike: Doesn't matter. We have to fight. Greil Mercenaries, ready yourselves!
Titania: Yes, sir!
Soren: I'll begin formulating a strategy immediately.
Mist: Ike! Brother!
Ike: Mist! I want you and Rolf to go in the back and hide!
Mist: But, Ike...
Ike: Just do it now! Everything will be fine, but I need you to do this, all
right?
Mist: Mm... All right. Be careful...
(Exit Ike)
Mist: ...Ah! It's happening again... My medallion's glowing.
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(Cut Scene -> "Fire Emblem")
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Mist: Mother... Father... If you can hear me, please watch over Ike. Please.
Will you protect him?
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-[Gebal Castle]-
Ike: All right, everyone, are you ready? Greil Mercenaries, move out!
-----[Battle Start]------------------------------------------------------------
Ilyana: ...
Ike: Huh? Who are you?
Ilyana: I... I... I'm a traveling mage. My name is Ilyana. This castle...
Oh...
Ike: Hey, are you all right?
Ilyana: I'm sorry... This rain is so c-cold. I feel like I'm f-freezing...
Ike: You don't look too good. Are you sick? Do you need medicine?
Ilyana: You're awfully kind, aren't you?
Ike: You know, you don't look like any Daein soldier I've ever seen. Are you
really one of them, or have they press-ganged you into service?
Ilyana: I was traveling with some merchants, but we got separated. I came here
to escape this rain, but some soldiers in black found me. They thought
I was a Crimean refugee.
Ike: Oh?
Ilyana: I tried to tell them who I was, but they wouldn't believe me. They
said they would put me to the sword if I didn't help fight you. I'm...
very sorry...
Ike: Don't apologize. You didn't have any choice. If it had been me, I'd have
done the same. But listen, I think I've seen the merchant convoy you were
traveling with in the castle! There was a weapons vendor named Muston,
and I think a woman named Aimee sold items...
Ilyana: That's them! Oh, that's incredible! Are they all unharmed? Where are
they?
Ike: They're fine, they're fine! In fact, we've all come to an agreement, and
they're traveling with us now. I don't see any reason we should go on
fighting. If you're with them, we can protect you from Daein.
Ilyana: You're right! Yes, would you please allow me to join your company,
too?
Ike: That sounds fine, Ilyana. This is a dangerous place. Go ahead and seek
safety within the castle. We'll hold off the enemy troops.
Ilyana: No... I'll fight, too.
Ike: But you're sick...
Ilyana: You'll need some help. This isn't the full force of Daein soldiers.
More of them are waiting in the forest. You need me.
Ike: ...Well, I wish you weren't right, but it sounds like we will need your
help.
Ilyana: I'm just glad to get away from those awful black-clad soldiers.
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-[Boss fight]-
Death Quote- Kamura: Urgh...aaa... Glory to...to...Daein...
(End boss fight)
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Ike: Haa... There are...still more of them... Haa... Everyone, fall back to
the castle! Regroup! Regroup within the castle!
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Ike: Haa...haa... Ah... Blast! Not yet... Not yet... We will not fall!
(Enter Mist)
Mist: Brother!
Ike: Mist? You're not supposed to be out here! I told you to stay--
Mist: I don't care!
Ike: Mist?
Mist: There's no way we can escape! This is it, isn't it? We're all going to
die here, aren't we?
Ike: Don't be foolish! No matter what happens, I'm making sure you and Rolf
get out of here alive! Once you're out of danger, you go straight to the
palace and stay with Princess Elincia.
Mist: No! I'm not going anywhere. I'm staying here with everyone! I'm staying
with you!
Ike: ...
Mist: As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid to die. We'll see Mother and
Father. We'll all be together again. So, please... Stop telling me to
leave you. I can't. I can't leave any of you again. All right?
Ike: All right. Don't leave my side.
Mist: Thank you, Brother.
Ike: But one thing...you're not going to see Mother just yet.
Mist: What?
Ike: I'm going to protect you. I'm not going to let you die. I gave Father my
word.
Mist: Ike...
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Ike: ...Haa...haa...
Mist: ...
Soldier: So few soldiers, and yet you managed to defeat our general? You have
fought well. But it all ends here. Prepare to die!
Mist: ...
Soldier: Aaah! Noooo!!!
Soldier: Wh-what happened? What was that?
(Two laguz enter and kill the remaining soldiers)
Soldier: Filthy beasts... So strong... It's incredible...
Ike: Is that why people fear the laguz?
Soldier: Glaaarr...blasted...stinking...beast...
(Soldier dies)
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Mist: ...
Ike: So, uh... Are you two from the palace? Did the king of Gallia send you?
Mordecai: He did. I am Mordecai, warrior of Gallia. Your hair is blue. You are
Ike. Is this correct?
Ike: That's right-- I'm Ike. You saved us back there. Thank you.
Mordecai: Ranulf told me Ike is not a bad stranger. Mordecai and Ike... We
will become friends.
Lethe: You don't know that. You don't know if we can trust him. It's too soon
to tell. He's a beorc. A human. You know all humans have two faces.
Mordecai: Lethe!
Ike: Beorc? What's that?
Lethe: That's what you are. We with the power are laguz. You soft, hairless
things with no power at all, you are called beorc.
Ike: What did you say?
Mordecai: Lethe! You are being bad. The king forbids this. We cannot fight
with beorc!
Lethe: Most beorc call us by hated names, look at us with eyes filled with
scorn. "Sub-human"? Hss! Is that how beorc treat their friends? Is that
how beorc treat their allies?
Ike: You're right... Some of us use that name far too readily. I guess if we
had thought about it, we'd have realized it's not a polite term, but we
didn't know you by any other name. I'm sorry.
Lethe: You know no other name for us? Are we really so little to you, human?
You, who forced us into slavery? How easily you forget. But we laguz!
We remember. We remember how we have suffered at your hands. The king
can say whatever he likes, I will not trust you. I warn you now...never
speak to me in such a way!
Mordecai: Lethe...
Soren: What's your point? Did you come all this way to complain to us? Ha ha
... Typical sub-humans.
Lethe: Scum! Those who use that name are enemies of Gallia!
Mordecai: Grrr, grraa, sub-human... Enemy... He is enemy...
Soren: You think you're humans? The only thing human about you is your
conceit! You filthy, hairy sub-human!
Mordecai: Graaaaoooooooow!
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Lethe: Mordecai! Kill him!!
Soren: ...
(Ike is hit)
Soren: Ike!
Ike: Ow...
Lethe: What?
Mordecai: I... Ike...
(Mordecai transforms)
Mordecai: ...Ike, I'm sorry... I have hurt you... I did not intend to hurt
you.
Ike: Mordecai, this injury is nothing. I'm fine.
Soren: You're nothing but a beast!
Ike: Soren! Stand down!
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Soren: Why did you stop me? He hurt you! He could have killed you! We can't
let him get away--
Ike: If you hadn't provoked him, none of this would have happened. Right?
Soren: But-- I only... I'm sorry...
(Exit Soren)
Ike: Mordecai, Lethe, I apologize on behalf of my company. Please forgive
Soren. It's a poor excuse, but we recently lost...some companions. We're
tired, and we're not thinking clearly.
Mordecai: Ike forgave Mordecai. So now I forgive Soren. No one need be angry.
Lethe: I apologize as well. My behavior has been unkind. I forgot our mission,
and I have blundered terribly.
Ike: Mission?
Lethe: The king wants to see you. We are here to guide you to the royal
palace.
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Soren: Good morning, Ike. May I have a moment of your time?
Ike: What is it? I'm listening.
Soren: Our expenses, our ability to fight...The current status of our troops
... These are all things that you must know.
Ike: I see. Having a grasp of that is part of the commander's job, too, right?
Understood. Let me hear it.
Soren: Very well.
(Soren Report)
Soren: ...That's it.
Ike: I think I've got most of it.
Soren: I'll give you a report before each battle. I hope that it helps.
Ike: I'm sure it will. Thank you. I'm relying on you for all the details. Keep
up the good work.
Soren: Thank you, Commander. I will do my best. But if I have your leave, I
must be going.
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-[Soren *]-
Soren: Hmm.
Ike: What's wrong, Soren? Are preparations complete?
Soren: Yes, everything's ready.
Ike: You have only a few robes and musty books. I'm taking a bit less, but it
looks as though you travel light as well.
Soren: The burden of unnecessary items is something I detest.
Ike: Me too. We're alike in that, aren't we?
Soren: Hmm.
Ike: What is it? You've got that worried look again.
Soren: Well, um... It's nothing. Never mind. ...Everyone's really slow, aren't
they? Shall I go and see what's taking them?
Ike: Soren... Don't worry about it.
Soren: Hm?
Ike: Sitting here in the morning, in the sunlight... It helps me to
understand. I'm alive. I have trustworthy friends. That's how I know I
can go on. I just hope I'm not...fooling myself.
Soren: No, you're not! You're not.
Ike: Well then, it's business as usual. I know we'll have troubles, but let us
set our shoulders straight and get on with it.
Soren: Understood.
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-[Mist *]-
Mist: Ah, Ike... Good morning.
Ike: Mm. Morning. ...Are you all right?
Mist: If I said I were, I'd be lying. But I'm doing my best. Yesterday, I was
so confused. Then, I awoke this morning and saw the blue sky, felt the
sun on my face... And I thought, I'm alive. The sunlight was so warm. I
mean, it's always warm, but...for some reason, it made me want to cry.
Ike: Oh, Mist...
Mist: It's up to us. We must live the fullest lives we can. We have to live
for Mother and for Father. We mustn't dishonor their memory. So...um...
I may think about them, and I may cry every now and then, but I'll carry
on!
Ike: You're right... Everything you said is right. We will carry on together.
Mist: Right! Oh! Sorry, I have to hurry and get ready! I'll see you later,
Brother!
Ike: Yes, look at the time! Get a move on, will you?
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-[Oscar *]-
Oscar: Hey, good morning, Ike. How're you feeling today? Yesterday's battle
was a rough one, wasn't it?
Ike: Hi, Oscar. Yeah, I'm sore all over. Every muscle in my body hurts.
Hopefully, I'll feel better after I move around for a while.
Oscar: I hope for the same. When I woke up, it was all I could do to get out
of bed. We're truly lucky to be alive. If those two beast fighters
hadn't arrived when they did, we might have all been wiped out.
Ike: ...Yeah...
Oscar: Ike, I can't say I know what you're going through or how you feel. But
you should try to remember all that happened last night. The men we
fought were professionals. Well trained and under the command of a
cunning tactician...but not invincible.
Ike: ...You're saying they follow certain rules? Specific patterns? Yes,
I see. If I can learn what they are, they become vulnerable. The next
time we meet, we won't lose.
Oscar: Har!
Ike: What?
Oscar: For an instant there, looking at you was like looking at Commander
Greil.
Ike: I'm his son. I'm supposed to look like him, aren't I?
Oscar: It wasn't that. And it wasn't an aura or a hunch or anything like that.
I don't know what to call it. It was more like the core of your
character... It felt the same as his.
Ike: Huh...
Oscar: Ha ha. Sorry. That must've sounded pretty stupid.
Ike: Oscar?
Oscar: Commander?
Ike: From now on, when I practice, would you join me? I would be more familiar
with the fighting style of knights.
Oscar: Of course! If there's anything I can do to help, you need only to ask.
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-[Mia *]-
Mia: Oh, Boss! Morning!
Ike: Good morning. Are you ready to go?
Mia: All set! It doesn't matter how late I go to sleep, I'm always awake
before the sun rises! I can leave whenever!
Ike: ...Um, I'm sorry. You know, for everything that's happened. It's all so
sudden.
Mia: Oh, it's nothing. But it's been rough on you, hasn't it?
Ike: I could say the same to you. It can't have been easy joining a band of
wanted mercenaries and fighting every day.
Mia: Oh, it's not so bad...
Ike: You were forced to join us by the whims of fate, not by choice. I know my
father said you had a debt to repay, but he's not here anymore. If you
want to leave, I won't stop you.
Mia: Um... Er... Aaaaah!
Ike: Aaah! What!?
Mia: Oooh! Times... Times like this... I never have any idea of what I'm
supposed to say. None! Uh, darn! Hold on. Yesterday...in the middle of
that giant mess, you didn't give up, Boss. And I knew. That is how a true
man lives! So now I have to follow you. You see?
Ike: I...think so.
Mia: That's my story, Boss. So do me a favor and don't tell me to get lost.
I'm good to have around. You'll see!
Ike: If that's how you feel, I guess I understand. I'm counting on you. Don't
let me down.
Mia: Never! I wouldn't know how!
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-[Mordecai *]-
Mordecai: Ike. Are you prepared? Can we depart soon?
Ike: It's taking more time than I thought. I'm sorry for making you wait.
Mordecai: I see. Then I will talk with you as we