Chapter 2: Shepherds (Script)

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Pre-Battle

Lissa
Here we are! The Shepherds' garrison. Go on, make yourself at home.

>Robin enters and looks around

Maribelle
Lissa, my treasure! Are you all right? I've been on pins and needles!

>Maribelle enters, rushing to Lissa

Lissa
Oh, hey, Maribelle!

Maribelle
"Oh, hey" yourself! I've sprouted 14 gray hairs fretting over you!

Lissa
Aw, you worry too much. I can handle a battle or two! ...Although I could do without the bugs and the bear barbecue...

Vaike
Hey, squirt! Where's Chrom? I bet he had a rough time out there without ol' Teach and his trusty axe!

Lissa
Oh, so you're "Teach" now, Vaike, is that it? Hee hee! And here I thought people were just born lacking wits. It can be taught?

Vaike
Ha! Never doubt the Vaike! ...Wait, was that an insult?

Sumia
Beg pardon, but when might we see the captain?

Maribelle
Poor Sumia. She's simply been beside herself with concern... Her eyes were scanning the horizon all day during training. ...She might have earned fewer bruises fighting blindfolded.

Lissa
Aw, Sumia, that's so sweet of you to worry about Chrom.

Sumia
Worry? Well, I... He's our captain and our prince—of course I'd worry!

Vaike
So, who's the stranger?

Lissa
No one's stranger than you, Vaike... But allow me to introduce Robin! He/She just joined the Shepherds. Chrom's made him/her our new tactician. You should see all the tricks he's/she's got up his/her sleeve!

Vaike
Oh yeah? Can he/she do this? *buuuuuurp*

Robin
I'm sure I have much to learn in the belching arts, "Teach." In any case, it's a pleasure to make your acquaintances.

Maribelle
Ugh, Vaike! That was abhorrent! Must you baseborn oafs pollute even the air with your buffoonery? And you, Robin! Don't encourage him! I'd hoped you were cut from finer cloth. Hmph!

>Maribelle leaves

Sumia
Don't take it to heart, Robin. Maribelle warms to people slowly.

Lissa
Or burns too quickly! Hee hee! But yeah, just give her time.

>Chrom enters

Sumia
Ah! Captain! You've returned! I was— I mean, we were so—

>Sumia steps forward, trips, faceplants, then stands up

Chrom
Sumia! Are you all right? ...Those boots of yours again?

Sumia
No! I mean, yes! I mean... *sigh*

Chrom
All right, listen, everyone: in the morning, we'll be marching to Regna Ferox.

Robin
Regna Ferox?

Sumia
A unified kingdom to Ylisse's north. Inhabited by barbarians, or so it's said.

Chrom
Warriors are what they are, and we'll need their strength to quell this new menace. Typically, the exalt would request such aid in person. But given recent events... Well, the people might worry should my sister suddenly leave the capital. So the task has been passed to us.
Now, this mission is strictly voluntary. So if, for any—

Lissa
I volunteer!

Vaike
Me too! You'll be needin' ol' Teach along for such a delicate mission!

Kellam
I'll go as well. ...What? I've been here the whole time!

Sumia
I... I, um...

Chrom
Yes, Sumia?

Sumia
It's just that... I'm not sure I'm quite ready for a proper mission just yet. I'd probably just get in the way.

Chrom
Well, you could stay behind the main group, and if a battle is met, just watch and learn? Your choice, of course. But some lessons can only be learned on the battlefield.

Sumia
W-well, if you think it wise, Captain.

Chrom
Just stay by me and you'll be fine.

Sumia
Oh, yes! I mean— Yes, sir, I'll do that!

>scene change

Chrom
Is everyone ready? We've a long march ahead.

Stahl
W-wait for me!

>Stahl runs onscreen

Chrom
Stahl?

Stahl
Why am I the last to hear about this expedition to Ferox?

Lissa
Huh? Vaike was supposed to... Vaike! Did you forget to tell Stahl about our mission?

Vaike
The Vaike never forgets! ...I just don't always remember, is all...

Lissa
Ugh... I swear, you'd forget your own name if you weren't constantly saying it yourself! Speaking of which, are you SURE you remembered your axe this time?

Vaike
Hey! That was one time! ...Okay, twice, but training sessions don't count. Anyway, I got it right here. Teach is loaded and ready for action! Glad to have you along, Stahl, ol' buddy.

Stahl
That makes one of us. I was in such a hurry, I had to miss breakfast! There were muffins, and cakes, and... Well, I can tell you all about it while we march...

Robin
Your name is Stahl, right?

Chrom
Oh, I'm sorry, Robin. This is Stahl, one of our finest.

Stahl
Hello, Robin. Miriel told me we had a new Shepherd. Er, Miriel's one of our mages. She should catch up soon.

>scene change

Chrom
Gods, have the Risen spread this far?

Robin
"Risen"?

Frederick
We needed a name for this new threat, so the council gave them one.

Chrom
Everyone, remember what we're up against!

Vaike
Mya ha! They'll remember ME once I drive my axe into their... Wait... My axe. Where's my axe?! I had it a second ago!

Chrom
Vaike, this is no time for jokes...

Vaike
I'm serious! It's gone, but I JUST had it! It's got to be around here somewhere...

Chrom
Keep to the rear, then! The battle is nigh!

Start Battle

>'Player Phase' flashes

Frederick
All right, listen up. ...Especially those of you who BROUGHT weapons! All weapons have strengths and weaknesses to bear in mind. Lances have an advantage over swords, for example, while swords best axes. We'll want to work this into our strategy whenever possible.

>Battle Start

End of Turn 1

>Miriel appears

Miriel
Splendid! It seems I've caught up. Now to extirpate these brutes...

Start of Turn 2

Miriel
Hmm? Is that an axe? Why yes it is... Perhaps someone mislaid it? I'd not thought such dereliction permissible among the Shepherds. Still, I'd be remiss to not return this implement to its owner. Perhaps along with a stern word or two of disapprobation!

Vaike gets the axe from Miriel

Vaike
Whoa! My axe!

Miriel
I wondered what manner of ignoramus would mislay their weapon. Now I know.

Vaike
Thanks, Miriel! ...Er, for the axe, anyway.

Miriel
Perhaps next time I'll use a spell to fasten it to your hands...permanently.

Start of Turn 4

Chrom
What next, Robin? Guide our swords.

Frederick
Might I advise patience, milord? Robin is a fine tactician, but we have been working him/her mercilessly. Even the best of us needs rest.

Chrom
Yes, of course. I'm sorry.

Frederick
Perhaps Robin would prefer we choose our own actions at times.

Chrom
But how will we know?

Frederick
We could use a simple command that lets us fight on our own. So long as Robin realizes such a strategy does not guarantee victory. Acting as we see fit may not always lead us to the best course of action.

Obtaining a droppable weapon

Frederick
Hmph. Finders, keepers. He won't be needing it anymore.

VS Boss

Risen Chief
Gwaaaaaar!

Boss Defeated

Risen Chief
Unnngh...

Post-Battle

Chrom
Finally, and good riddance! But if they're appearing this far up the Northroad...

Frederick
Then no path is safe. We'll need to stay wary.

After Save Screen

Robin
Well, what do we have here?

Lissa
Hey, is that what I think it is?

>Chrom, Robin and Lissa approach a lone pegasus

Chrom
It's a pegasus, all right. I think it's hurt. Let's just have a look here...

>Chrom tries to get closer; the pegasus rears and whinnies

Chrom
WHOA! Down, girl! Easy there!

Sumia
Captain, one moment!

>Sumia enters, trips, faceplants, then stands up

Chrom
Sumia! Are you all right? ...Those boots of yours again?

Sumia
No! I mean, yes! I mean... *sigh*

Chrom
Well, come no closer. This beast is crazed!

Sumia
It's okay, Captain. I can handle this... Shhh... Easy now, girl. I won't hurt you.

>Sumia and Pegasus CG

Sumia
Shhh...

Robin
How did she calm it so quickly?

Lissa
That's incredible, Sumia!

Chrom
I've never seen anything like it.

Sumia
Oh, it's...it's nothing. Really. I just have a way with animals, I guess.

Chrom
I should say so!

Sumia
You all go on ahead. I'll dress her wounds and catch up as soon as we're able.

Chrom
We can make time to wait for you.

Sumia
Thank you, Captain. But I can manage. Every moment is precious when all of Ylisse is in danger.

Chrom
Right, then. Be safe, Sumia.

Sumia
As you command, sir.

>To world map