Episode 3: By the sword (Script)
By the Sword
Opening
Narrative takes place in a room with books and a single candle
After the War of Shadows... Princess Caeda of Talys was engaged to
Prince Marth of Altea, and all of Talys cheered for them. However,
as if seizing this opportunity... the nearby clans suddenly revolted
against Talys. Princess Caeda, who had only brought a few bodyguards
into town, was dragged into battle, her whereabouts unknown... Ogma,
captain of Talys's hired swords, took his subordinates with him and
set out immediately to rescue Caeda.
Scene fades to plains
Bord:
Damn, these guys are good. I hate to admit it, but we jus' can't
handle them by ourselves!
Cord:
We'll just have to stomach the pain. If we can hold them until
Captain Ogma comes, everything'll be dandy.
Bord:
Yeah, but where is Captain? Wasn't he supposed to be here already?
Cord:
I ain't got a clue! I don't think there's anyone strong enough to
stop the captain, except maybe...
Scene changes to Ogma
Ogma:
Navarre...
Navarre:
...
Ogma:
So you're back to your old self, working for cutthroats... I'm
disappointed. I thought you had changed after working under Prince
Marth, but it seems I expected too much from you. Swinging your
sword without purpose... You're worse than an animal.
Navarre:
What if I said... ...You're my purpose?
Ogma:
Say that again?
Navarre:
I haven't crossed swords with you since the previous war. Our
score... isn't settled yet.
Ogma:
...Our score? And for that reason alone... You're happy to assist
these monsters? Come on, give me a break!
Navarre:
...
Ogma:
What's so funny?
Navarre:
Stop pretending you're a decent human being. Stop denying
yourself... You're just like me... And that won't ever change.
Ogma:
... Sorry, but... I'm different from you. I fight for the princess:
that's my purpose.
Navarre:
...Enough talk. Draw your sword. If you're different from me... Then
you shall die here.
Start Battle
If Caeda recruits Navarre
Caeda:
Wait, Navarre! Halt your blade!
Navarre:
... You again? Begone from my sight.
Caeda:
No! I won't let you kill Ogma! No matter how you might try to stop
me!
Navarre:
...Then stop me with your blade.
Caeda:
No! Navarre... I won't kill you, either... I don't want to see you
die. Both you and Ogma... are my comrades! And I won't allow my
comrades to die! If you must fight Ogma... Then turn your blade on
me first!
Navarre:
......
Caeda:
Navarre...?
Navarre:
...Nay. My blade isn't rotten enough to inflict harm upon a woman.
Do as you wish.
Caeda:
Oh, thank you... Navarre!
Navarre:
Crazy woman... It seems neither he nor I can best you...
If Ogma recruits Maris
Maris:
Oh! Hey! Hey, you!
Ogma:
What?
Maris:
That scar on your face... You're the mercenary Ogma...!
Ogma:
Do you know me?
Maris:
That ain't all either... You saved me and Pops before, don't you
remember? Y'know, we were collapsed and dying on the road, until you
gave us food... That brat was me.
Ogma:
...Did I do that? So, what are you going to do? Duel with me?
Maris:
Nah, I give in. Count me on your side. I wanna repay the favor. I'll
go tell my Pops too, so I'm counting on ya.
If Maris recruits Dice
Maris:
...So that's about the gist of it, Pops.
Dice:
Ooh, how interesting. Fighting together with the mercenary Ogma
would be an honor.
Maris:
Yeah. Though we'll be working for free again. Man, I need to do
something to get gold for tomorrow's food...
Dice:
Wahaha! Is that what you're worried about? If it's gold ya need,
I'll go gamble and you'll have it in an instant!
Maris:
...No, THAT's what I'm worried about.
Turn 1 ends, Norne and Caeda enter from the south
Norne:
P-Princess Caeda, this place is swarmin' with enemies... Shall we
retreat?
Caeda:
Wait, Norne. I believe a battle is going on... Is that... Ogma...?
Ogma came to save me! I have to go to him!
Norne:
Oh, please wait! Princess!
Ogma vs Navarre
Ogma:
Guh...!
Navarre:
You've grown weak... Is it because the war ended...? Or is it
because of that woman? If I killed her... Would you go back to being
yourself?
Ogma:
You dastard!
Navarre:
Fight me. Otherwise... die.
If Dice fights
Dice:
I'm Dice the mercenary. Here I come!
If Cord fights
Cord:
I'm Cord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Say yer prayers!
If Maris fights
Maris:
The name's Maris; Maris the mercenary. Remember that!
If Navarre fights
Navarre:
......
If Norne fights
Norne:
I'll do my best to finish the task Prince Marth entrusted me!
If Bord fights
Bord:
I'm Bord, Captain Ogma's subordinate. Hope you're prepared!
If Caeda fights
Caeda:
Out of my way! I won't let you harm Ogma!
If Dice dies
Dice:
It seems I'm outta luck...
If Cord dies
Cord:
Damn! Captain... I'm sorry...
If Maris dies
Maris:
Looks like I'm... still green...
If Navarre dies
Navarre:
......
If Norne dies
Norne:
I must... protect Princess Caeda...
If Ogma dies
Ogma:
Damn it... Princess... Caeda...
If Bord dies
Bord:
Guh... Sorry... Captain...
If Caeda dies
Caeda:
Ah... Ugh...! I'll... retreat for now... I'm sorry...
Post-Battle
If Navarre is alive
Soldier:
Captain Ogma, the remaining rebels have surrendered. Victory is
ours.
Ogma:
I see.
Soldier:
The swordsman Navarre apparently vanished after the battle.
Ogma:
...I see. Good job. Our mission is complete. Let's escort the
princess back to Talys.
If Navarre is killed, before or after recruiting
Soldier:
Captain Ogma, the remaining rebels have surrendered. Victory is
ours.
Ogma:
I see.
Soldier:
About the swordsman Navarre... We still haven't located his body. I
would think no man could have survived those wounds, but...
Ogma:
...I see. Good job. Our mission is complete. Let's escort the
princess back to Talys.
Scene changes to the riverside
Ogma:
......
Caeda enters
Caeda:
Hello, Ogma... are you well?
Ogma:
Princess...? Of course. You needn't worry about my welfare.
Caeda:
I'm so glad. You looked so intimidating...
Ogma:
I did?
Caeda:
Yes. Just like... the first time we met. You were a frightening
gladiator... But your eyes were really sad...
Ogma:
... Princess. Please let me thank you.
Caeda:
Thank... me...?
Ogma:
A long time ago... Before you saved me... I had nothing. I had no
purpose or meaning in life, so all I could do was continue to fight,
as a gladiator... I hated everything in this world, and had forsaken
everything...
Caeda:
Ogma...
Ogma:
But, I didn't die. I had to keep fighting... In other words... I
fought so I could continue to fight. Fighting was everything for me.
My nature... is the same as Navarre's. Deep inside, we're the same.
We aren't humans who can just bathe under the sun's light. We're
monsters bred for fighting...
Caeda:
...Ogma...
Ogma:
However... you saved me, Princess. I received not only my life, but
also something far more important from you. And even after you leave
for Altea and wed Prince Marth... That won't ever change. So, please
let me thank you, Princess...
Caeda:
Ogma... I must thank you too, Ogma. You've always stood by my
side... Even in the previous war. You protected Marth for my sake...
Even after I go to Altea... You will... always... always be my...
Ogma:
Princess... Please don't cry. Tears don't suit you. From now on,
you're going to live happily by Marth's side...
Caeda:
Ogma... ...Thank you, Ogma...
