Chapter 14: A Mystery Revealed (Script)

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The unexpected truth revealed by Xane took Marth by surprise.
Tiki was the daughter of the Divine Dragon King, Naga,
and was sleeping in the temple because the king so willed.
The Divine Dragon King's fear of Tiki's power was that of a loving parent.
Were Tiki to awaken, her dreadful hidden power would eventually destroy the world...
So thought the king.
However, Bantu, the king's servant,
changed his mind after centuries of watching Tiki,
waking her from her slumber and whisking her away.
That's why Tiki's memories are just the ten years she lived as a human...
"Poor Tiki..."
Marth was too bewildered to think.

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(Map Start)

Marth:
So this is the Ice Dragon Shrine. The final destination of Anri's treacherous journey...

Gotoh:
Prince Marth, can you hear me? Come to the front of the center room. I shall await you there.

(Speaking to Gotoh)

Gotoh:
You have done well to make it this far, Prince Marth! Anri's blood truly flows within you. To reward your courage, I entrust you with the Lightsphere. This will nullify the Darksphere's power. Defeating Hardin will no longer be an impossible task. And what of the star shards?

If you collected all the star shards

Gotoh:
What?! You've collected them all! Goodness gracious. With these, I can restore the Starsphere. Wait one moment...

Gotoh:
Marth. This is the Starsphere. I entrust this to you also.

Marth:
Huh? Lord Gotoh, why would you give me something so precious?

Gotoh:
Only you can restore the Binding Shield... The shield has chosen you.

Marth:
Excuse me...?

Gotoh:
Are you still in the dark? The emblem shield you carry is the Binding Shield that was once stolen... Archanea's Fire Emblem.

Marth:
You mean...! This Fire Emblem is the Binding Shield... Lord Gotoh, does that mean... If I were to place all five orbs into this, the Binding Shield will be restored?

Gotoh:
You are indeed correct... But 600 years have passed since it broke... The earth dragons sealed under Macedon will soon awaken. There are several hundreds--no, several thousands. I will entrust Tiki to you as well. You will find her in the room to the right. With her, you can defeat those dragons. But I must warn you. If you do not complete the Binding Shield, even Tiki will be destroyed.

Marth:
What?! But why!?

Gotoh:
Because she is still a child. Without the shield, she too will degenerate.. In time, she will turn into a beast and attack humanity. I took pity on her and sent her to sleep. But if the Binding Shield is restored, we will no longer have to worry. The shield will protect Tiki. Marth, I leave Tiki in your hands. Please free her from her destruction.

If you failed to collect all the star shards

Gotoh:
I see. You couldn't collect them all... I suppose it couldn't be helped... Nevertheless, I will take what shards you have. Tiki is sleeping in the room to the right, but since the shield has not been restored, I cannot let you meet her. She has yet to mature into an adult. Without the Binding Shield, her degeneration is but inevitable. In time, she will turn into a beast and attack humanity. I'm afraid Tiki cannot ever be allowed to awaken again. 'Tis for her own good... Marth, if you have taken the treasures, then head to the room to the left. I shall await you there...

(If you try to talk to Gotoh with someone other than Marth)

Gotoh:
It cannot be someone else. Prince Marth himself needs to come here.

(Marth talks to Tiki, if you received the Starsphere)

Marth:
Tiki?! Are you alright?

Tiki:
Yeah... ...Mar... Mar-Mar... Oh, Mar-Mar!! You came! You came to see Tiki!!

Marth:
That's right, Tiki. It's been a while. Have you been well?

Tiki:
Uhh... not really. Lord Gotoh said that I had to sleep again. But... I don't wanna. I slept all by myself for a really long time. I had so many scary dreams, over and over. I dreamt I ended up like the poor fire dragons and ice dragons... That I was a terrifying monster. I'd attack humans and kill them. "No...", "Stop..." they'd shout, and then I'd wake up. All alone, in this pitch black room... I cried so much. And each time, Ban-Ban comforted me. Then, one day he took me out, and brought me to a human village. The village life was so fun! Everyone treated me so nice... I was really happy. I don't wanna sleep anymore... Next time I close my eyes, I feel as though I'll never open them again. I don't want that. I want to live with everyone. I don't want to sleep.

Marth:
Tiki, it's alright now. I'll protect you. So don't cry anymore...

Tiki:
Really...? I don't have to see those terrible dreams anymore?!

Marth:
Oh, of course! Once the Binding Shield is restored, you can come live with us. Tiki, trust me, and come with me!

Tiki:
Yeah! Yaaay!! Thank you, Mar-Mar!

(Standing in front of Tiki's room if you didn’t receive the Starsphere)

Gotoh:
I'm sorry, but I cannot let you see Tiki. It's for her own good...

(Fighting Tiki)

Tiki:
Huh...? Who... who are you...?

(Killing Tiki)

Tiki:
...Ah... Mar...Mar...

(Stage Ending)

(If Tiki is recruited and alive)

Gotoh:
I see... So Tiki was pretty happy. It must have been very painful for her. Though it was to protect her, I was far too cruel to her. I suspect she must really hate me... You should go, Marth. I will send you to Altea with my powers.

(If Tiki was not recruited or was killed)

Gotoh:
You should go, Marth. I will send you to Altea with my powers.

(Either way)

Marth:
Lord Gotoh, why don't you come with us?

Gotoh:
Hmm... At the moment I've one thing I must still investigate. Gharnef has returned.

Marth:
Gharnef...!? But we killed him!

Gotoh:
Yes, you killed his body. But his soul was held prisoner by the Darksphere, and within it, his hatred only grew. Afterwards, his former disciples--the heretic bishops--resurrected him. And they seem to be planning something foul.

Marth:
I see. Very well, Lord Gotoh. We shall split ways here.

Gotoh:
Indeed. If I find something, then I too will visit Altea afterwards. I'm counting on you, Marth. Everything rests on your shoulders. You must save both our races from the path of destruction.

(If Chris is female)

Chris:
...Altea, home at last. Though you may be occupied by Archanea... I will get you back, I swear.

Xane:
Boy, what a serious lady. Hey, Chris. You said you're Marth's Royal Guard, right?

Chris:
Yes. My mission is to protect Prince Marth.

Xane:
I see. But if you really plan on protectin' him, then you need the strength to match your conviction. Hey, do you wanna know a way to get stronger?

Chris:
Hm? You know of a way?

(If Chris is male)

Chris:
...At long last, Altea. My dearest home... Archanean occupation be damned; I will get you back, I swear it!

Xane:
Boy, what a serious fella. Hey, Chris. You said you're Marth's Royal Guard, right?

Chris:
Yes. My mission is to protect Prince Marth at all costs.

Xane:
I see. But if you really plan on protectin' him, then you're gonna need the strength to back up your conviction. Hey, do you wanna know a way to get stronger?

Chris:
Huh? Do you know how to?

(Either gender)

Xane:
'Course, just hold on a second.

Xane transforms into Tiki

Xane:
Ta-da! Chris, you know about Tiki, right? Tiki's still a kid, but the real reason she can fight is because of her hairstyle and tiara.

Chris:
Wait, what?! Are you serious?!

Xane:
Yeah, if you wear your hair like this, then you'll be that much stronger. So all you gotta do is wear this tiara, and wear your hair like Tiki. If you do that, then a legendary power will flow through you! ...Well, maybe. So? Do you wanna give it a try?

(Say Yes)

Chris:
Sure, why not?

Xane:
Alrighty then. I'll be sure to do this properly.

Chris:
Thank you, Sir Xane!

Xane:
......You aren't doubting me? Is this trust or naivete...?

Chris:
Is something the matter, Sir Xane?

Xane:
Ah, no, it's nothin'. Well, see you around. I'm looking forward to your new look!

(Say No)

Chris:
No, that's quite alright. I want to protect Prince Marth with my own strength.

Xane:
Hmm, that so? Boring.

Chris:
Huh? What do you mean "boring"?

Xane:
Ah, no, it's nothin'. Catch you later!