Prologue VIII: Assassination (Script)

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Chris the Ordinary	Captain Chris
Chris the Kind	Chris the Wise
Chris the Terrible	Chris the Beast
Chris the Sly	Chris the Timid
Chris the Wild	Masked Chris
Chris the Scarred	-

(If Chris is male, and took Cecille’s headband last chapter)

Katarina:
Good morning, Chris. Oh, you changed your hairstyle, didn't you? Wow, it looks great!

Chris:
Y-you think so?

Cecille:
Ah, Chris! Well, isn't your hair just awesome! Man, you look so psyched! Are you going to have it like that all the time from now?

Chris:
Let me think about it a little more... I might want to change it back again. Well then, let's leave it at hairstyles and assemble. Today is a big day after all.

(If Chris is female, and took Cecille’s headband last chapter)

Katarina:
Good morning, Chris. Oh, you changed your hairstyle, didn't you? I think it looks wonderful.

Chris:
Y-you think so?

Cecille:
Ah, Chris! Well, isn't your hair just awesome! Man, you look so psyched! Are you going to have it like that all the time from now?

Chris:
Let me think about it a little more... I might want to change it back again. Well then, let's leave it at hairstyles and assemble. Today is a big day after all.

(Chapter Opening)

Luke:
Chris the Ordinary, today's the day we've been waiting for! The day we accept our knighthood! It's thanks to Chris the Ordinary that we've come this far. Aren't you all glad that I conceded commandership to him?!

Cecille:
Oh, Luke... Boisterous 'til the end. But he does have a point. We made it this far because you were here, Chris...

Chris:
It wasn't just me alone. It was the strength of us as a team.

Rody:
But, it was because you, Commander, led us that we were able to succeed. I'm honestly grateful.

Ryan:
Y-yes. Me too... Chris, thank you so much...

Chris:
...Um... I'm not very good at accepting praise, but, er...

Cecille:
What, are you embarrassed? You're such a cutie! Right, Katarina?

Katarina:
Indeed, Cecille... Chris, the time since we met sure has gone in the blink of a eye, hasn't it? I won't ever forget... The time that we spent together...

Chris:
Hey, is something wrong? I wouldn't expect you of all people to suddenly get nostalgic...

Katarina:
Ah, indeed... I'm just being strange, aren't I? I'm sorry. It's time, everyone. We should head to the ceremony room. Our induction will be held there.

Jagen:
Chris, to the front.

Chris:
Yes sir.

Marth:
In the name of Altea's great ancestor, Anri, and by my name... Chris, I appoint you a knight. ...And now you are Altean knights. You've done well up until now.

Luke:
I'm a knight... To think this day has finally come.

Rody:
Sigh... I almost didn't think we would make it.

Ryan:
I-I'm so happy... I think I'm gonna cry...

Cecille:
W-well, I'm not going to cry o-or do anything silly like that!

Katarina:
......

Soldier:
S-sire! Sir Jagen!

Jagen:
What in the world has happened that's important enough for you to interrupt this sacred induction?

Soldier:
I-it's an attack! Altea Castle is under attack by an enemy force!

Jagen:
What?! How... What are their numbers?!

Soldier:
I-I don't know. I just know they're in the castle...

Jagen:
I will assume command. You lot stay here and protect the prince!

Rody:
Yes, sir!

Luke:
...... Hey, aren't things getting dangerous? Shouldn't we go and help, too?

Rody:
There's no need to be worried. There are plenty of soldiers protecting the castle. If it really is an attack, then...

Katarina:
...The soldiers won't be able to help. Because I drugged them. It won't kill them, but they won't be able to move well for a few days...

Chris:
Katarina, what are you saying...?

Katarina:
"If there is someone who can move freely within the castle, they can easily drug the guards, or act as a guide for their accomplices... So until you can be trusted, you will spend every day waiting for such an opportunity." Those were my orders.

Chris (M):
What?! Is this some sort of joke...?
Chris (F):
What?! I don't believe this...!

Cecille:
Katarina! Wait, where are you going?! You can't just go outside...

Katarina:
I am not Katarina.

Cecille:
Excuse me?

Katarina:
Forgive me, everyone... My real name is Eine. My reason for coming here was to kill Prince Marth.

(Map start)

Roro:
Weeheehee! I can see you, Prince Marth. Everything is going exactly as planned. And all I had to do was create a situation where they'd risk their lives to protect some poor Altean villagers from bandits... Marth's trust can be bought so easily. Eine, I brought help. I'll leave Marth to you. I'll be watching very carefully, so do make sure you kill him.

Katarina:
......

(Fighting Katarina)

Katarina:
......

(Fighting Katarina with Chris (M))

Katarina:
...Chris... Yes, it was all a lie. I deceived you. I'm so sorry...

(Fighting Katarina with Chris (F))

Katarina:
...Chris... Yes, it was all a lie. I deceived you. Forgive me, Chris...

(Defeating Katarina)

Katarina:
Urgh... Roro... I'm going to retreat. I cannot win against Chris's forces...

Roro:
Huh? Is that so? No matter, we'll just have to find another opportunity to kill him, then. Well, time to run, run!

(Stage Ending)

Jagen:
I see, so you let her escape... But, what in the world...? The girl was working as an assassin...? Sire. This is all my fault. I am prepared to receive any kind of punishment.

Marth:
No, it's not your fault, Jagen. Who among us could possibly have known, anyway? Chris, Katarina looked at you with such gentle eyes. Perhaps there was some sort of unavoidable circumstance for her. Perhaps she was being forced...

Chris:
......

Jagen:
Sire... My goodness... To think you would be concerned for the very assassin who made an attempt on your life... With the Shadow Dragon gone, and the world supposedly heading towards a path of peace and prosperity... Who in the world would try to assassinate you, sire...? At this rate, you will likely be targeted by assassins time and time again. We must prepare a guard who will defend you, sire, with his or her life...

Marth:
Then I'd like to delegate that role to Chris. As we discussed before, if Chris were to follow me as a Royal Guard, I would rest assured.

Jagen:
Understood, sire. I'll make the necessary arrangements.

Marth:
Chris... This won't be the last we've seen of Katarina. When the time comes, I want you to guard me. And, if possible... I want you to help her. Because I believe that is something only you can do...

(If Chris took Cecille's headband)

Cecille:
Chris, I still can't believe it... How did Katarina wind up as our enemy...? Only this morning... We were laughing together, us three...

Chris:
............

Cecille:
...I'm sorry. Getting upset about it won't solve anything... Us knights, we'll just have to adapt... Oh yeah, Chris, what about that headband of yours? Are you going to change it back?

(Answer "Yes", if Chris is male)

Chris:
Yes, you guessed right. I was trying to be more like you, but it doesn't suit me like it does you.

Cecille:
I see. That's a little disappointing, but I'll forgive you this time. Chris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...

(Answer "Yes", if Chris is female)

Chris:
Yes, that's right. I was trying to be more like you, but it doesn't suit me like it does you.

Cecille:
I see. That's a little disappointing, but I'll forgive you this time. Chris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...

(Answer "No", if Chris is male)

Chris:
No, let's leave it like this. I actually really like this headband.

Cecille:
Really? Well, I'm happy that you say that. Chris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...

(Answer "No", if Chris is female)

Chris:
No, let's leave it like this. I'm very pleased with how this looks.

Cecille:
Really? Well, I'm happy that you say that. Chris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...

(Character Endings)

(Est)

Est:
Chris, I'm returning home. I think Abel is getting worried about me.

Chris:
Abel...?

Est:
You don't know Abel? Well, you see, Abel is a former Altean knight. A long time ago, he was Sir Cain's partner. Now he's left the army and lives with me. Oh, if you'd like, you can come and visit us anytime.

(Cain)

Cain:
Chris! You defended Prince Marth most admirably today. Even a veteran like me must admit it was an impressive first job!

Chris:
Thank you for your kind words, Sir Cain.

(Ogma)

Ogma:
Chris, I bid you farewell here. I received a new request from Princess Caeda's father–King Talys. It seems I must venture to Grust.

Chris:
That's too bad. I wanted to learn more about fighting from you, Sir Ogma.

Ogma:
Don't worry. I'm sure our paths will cross again, some day. Until then, don't you dare die.

(Draug)

Draug:
Hmm, perhaps that assassin was... Well, in any case, I ought to guard the castle's defenses even more diligently. Chris, I would like you to consult with me on this later.

Chris:
Gladly, Sir Draug.

(Merric, if Chris is male)

Merric:
Chris, I'm heading back to Khadein, the city of magic. There's something I have to do for Marth. He's a very important person to me, so...

Chris:
I understand, Sir Merric. I will protect him to the best of my ability.

(Merric, if Chris is female)

Merric:
Chris, I'm heading back to Khadein, the city of magic. There's something I have to do for Marth. He's a very important person to me, so...

Chris:
I understand. I will guard him well, Sir Merric.

(Gordon, if Chris is male)

Gordon:
We have to do our best, too, to protect Prince Marth. Chris, my best regards from here on.

Chris:
The pleasure is mine.

(Gordon, if Chris is female)

Gordon:
We have to do our best, too, to protect Prince Marth. Chris, my best regards from here on.

Chris:
Yes, mine too.

(Athena)

Athena:
Ve are also going on a journey. Ve vill search for the villains who targeted Marth. But Chris, ve could meet again.

Chris:
Miss Athena... Please, stay well. I'd be happy if we could meet again.

(Norne’s unused conversation with Chris (M))

Norne:
Well then, Sir Chris, I'm returning to my village. Apparently Ryan's wounds are going to heal soon. That's good, isn't it?

Chris:
Thank you for everything up until now, Miss Norne.

Norne:
I was glad to be of assistance. If anything happens again, don't hesitate to call on me, alright?

(Norne’s unused conversation with Chris (F))

Norne:
Well then, Dame Chris, I'm returning to my village. Apparently Ryan's wounds are going to heal soon. That's good, isn't it?

Chris:
Thank you for everything up until now, Miss Norne.

Norne:
I was glad to be of assistance. If anything happens again, don't hesitate to call on me, alright?

(Wrys, if Chris is male)

Wrys:
Sir Chris, I'm going on a journey for a while. Thank you for having me here.

Chris:
No, Wrys, thank YOU for helping us.

Wrys:
Knowing fate, if two people are tied together, they will meet again, sooner or later. Please, take care...

(Wrys, if Chris is female)

Wrys:
Dame Chris, I'm going on a journey for a while. Thank you for having me here.

Chris:
No, Wrys, thank YOU for helping us.

Wrys:
Knowing fate, if two people are tied together, they will meet again, sooner or later. Please, take care...

(Caeda)

Caeda:
Chris, thank you... for keeping Marth safe. But, I... I still feel uneasy. I just can't shake the feeling that Marth will only be in more danger from now on... I want to protect Marth, but I can't do even that, and it troubles me greatly...

Chris:
Please don't worry, Princess. I'm certain Prince Marth will be safe. I will protect the prince in my lady's stead, without fail.

Caeda:
Thank you, Chris. Yes, if you are there, then surely... My apologies, Chris. Marth and I only ever ask favors of you. But if you are with him, then I know... Yes, Marth and I believe that you'll manage. Chris, from this moment I ask that you always stay by Marth's side... and help him...