Chapter 1: Unwelcome Change (Script)

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Before battle

Lissa
I told you—it's getting dark already! ...Ech! And now the bugs are out! Noisy, disgusting bugs that buzz around and crawl all over and bite you when— Agh! Won goph in mah mouph! Blech! Ptooey!

Chrom
Aw, come on now, Lissa. Hardship builds character. Want to help me gather firewood?

Lissa
Tpht! Tpht! Yeeeeeuck! ...I think I swallowed it... I'll pass on finding firewood, thanks. I think I've built QUITE enough character for one day!

Robin
We should probably think about food. I don't know about you, but I'm starving.

Frederick
Yes, I should think a little hunting and gathering is in order. Now, who wants to clear a campsite?

> Scene Shifts

Chrom
Mmm... It's been too long since I last had bear meat. Delicious! ...What's wrong, Lissa? Dig in.

Lissa
Pass! ...Gods, couldn't you spear us an animal normal people eat for once? I mean, come on! Who eats bear?! You're meddling with the food chain. Right, Robin? ...Uh, Robin?

Robin
*Munch, munch, slurp*

Lissa
*Sigh* I suppose a person would enjoy just about anything after not eating for days...

Chrom
Just eat it, Lissa. Meat is meat.

Lissa
Since when does meat smell like old boots?! Wait, I take that back—boots smell better!

Frederick
Every experience makes us stronger, milady. Even those we don't enjoy.

Lissa
Really? Then why don't I see YOU eating, Frederick?

Frederick
Me? Oh, well... I'm not hungry. I...I had a large lunch! Yes, quite.

Lissa
Yeah right, Frederick!

> Scene Shifts

Chrom
...Huh?

Lissa
*Yawn* What's wrong, Big Brother?

Chrom
Sorry, I didn't meant to wake you, but... Something is amiss...

Lissa
Define "something."

Chrom
I'm not sure... I think I'll have a look around.

Lissa
Not alone, you won't! I'm coming too.

Chrom
Heh. Thanks, Lissa.

> Scene Shifts

Lissa
It sure is dark. ...And quiet. Where did the birds go?

Chrom
Something is wrong here...

>screen shakes

Lissa
Aaah! Chrom!

Chrom
Gods, what— Agh! What is this madness?! Lissa, stay close!

Animated Cutscene - 'Cataclysm'

Chrom
Lissa, run.

Lissa
Huh?

Chrom
I mean it! Go!
Hey! This way!

Lissa
Chrom, what IS that?!

> Risen Appear

Chrom
Lissa. You'd better stand back.
Lissa!

> Masked Marth Appears

Marth
Help!

Chrom
...Right!
Quite an entrance.
What's your name?

> Scene switches to regular scene, Frederick appears

Frederick
Milord! Milady! Are you hurt?

Lissa
Frederick! Robin!

Robin
Are such horrific creatures commonplace in these lands?

Chrom
They're not from Ylisse, I promise you that.

Frederick
No one is injured, then? Thank the gods...

Lissa
Thank the masked man who saved me! If it wasn't for him, I'd be... Hey, where did he go?

Frederick
We can worry about him later, AFTER we put these...things...to the blade. Eyes open, now. We know nothing about this enemy.

Chrom
Right.

> Chapter Starts

Robin
Hmm? Are those...

Frederick
Abandoned forts, yes.

Robin
Then we should take shelter in them whenever possible. No doubt they will offer distinct advantages in battle.

> Sully appears on turn 2

Sully
Captain Chrom! Wait! I'm coming! ...Agh, I knew I shouldn'ta left 'em. All right, you ash-faced freaks! Which one of ya wants to try my lance on for size first? I know just the spot for it: shoved right up your—

Virion appears

Virion
Hold, milady!

Sully
Muh?

Virion
Life may be long, but attraction is fleeting! Would you leave me in your sweet dust? Leave war to the warriors, dear bird! A beauty such as you need wage only love.

Sully
...The hell are you?!

Virion
Ha! Is the lady intrigued? Of course you are—it's only natural. I am myth and legend! I am he who strides large across history's greatest stage! The man who puts the "arch" in "archer"! My name, dear lady, is Vi—

Sully
Sorry, Ruffles—no time for this. Onward!

Virion
Virion! ...Er, my name. It's Virion. W-wait! Where are you going? Pray, at least tell me your name!

Sully
I'm Sully. ...And I'm a Shepherd.

Virion
"Sully"! How divine! A starkly beautiful name, as befits its owner, truly. Will you marry me, my dearest Sully?

Sully
Will I what now? Oh wait, I get it... This is a joke. And when I put my boot through your face—that's the punch line.

Virion
I realize my manly figure and noble bearing can be overwhelming. 'Tis common! So please, don't feel pressured to answer right a—

Sully
How's THIS for an answer?!

Virion
OOF! G-goodness, but those shapely legs certainly can kick, can't they... P-please, milady! Allow me to accompany you, at least! Mine is a cold, empty world without you. I shall be your most willing servant, and you, in turn, will give my life purpose...

Sully
*Sigh* Fine... Anything to shut you up. ...What? Stop staring at me like that!

> Selecting Virion to move

Virion
Goddesses and gentlemen, might I have your attention? I, as it happens, am an archer! ...The archest of archers, in fact. As such, I attack most effectively from a distance. So kindly keep me one step away from peril, if you would!

> Getting attacked by the boss

Risen Chief
Ryaaargh!

>Killing the boss

Risen Chief
Nnh...aaagh...

> After Chapter Dialogue

Frederick
It seems all the creatures are vanquished. This young man took care of the others.

???
......

Lissa
Um, I never got to thank you...for before. So...thank you. You were very brave.

Chrom
You saved my sister's life. My name is Chrom. Might I ask yours?

Marth
You may call me Marth.

Chrom
Marth? After the heroic king of old? You certainly fight like a hero. Where did you learn your way with a sword?

Marth
I'm not here to talk about me. This world teeters at the brink of a horrible calamity. What you saw tonight was but a prelude. You have been warned.

> Marth leaves

Lissa
Huh? What's teetering where now? Hey, wait!

Robin
Not much for conversation, is he?

Frederick
It appears his skills lie elsewhere. I wager we'll hear his name again... But for now I'm more concerned about the capital. We should make haste.

> After Save Screen

Robin
So this is Ylisstol, capital of Ylisse... I've never seen so many people!

Frederick
It appears the capital was spared the chaos we encountered, thank the gods. I see no evidence of the great quake. It must've been limited to the forest.

Lissa
Well, that's a relief!

Old Villager
Look! The exalt has come to see us!

>Emmeryn CG

Robin
The exalt is your ruler, yes?

Frederick
Yes. Her name is Lady Emmeryn.

Robin
Is it safe for her to walk among commoners like this?

Frederick
The exalt is a symbol of peace—Ylisse's most prized quality. Long ago, at the dawn of our age, the fell dragon tried to destroy the world. But the first exalt joined forces with the divine dragon and laid the beast low. Exalt Emmeryn reminds us all of the peace we fought for then.

Chrom
With Plegia poking at our borders, the people need her. She's a calming presence, when some might otherwise call for war.

Robin
Then the Ylissean people are indeed lucky to have her.

Lissa
She's also the best big sister anyone could ask for!

Robin
Yes, I imagine she... Wait, what? She's your... But wouldn't that make you and Chrom...

Frederick
The prince and princess of the realm, yes. You remember Chrom's name and not this?

Robin
You said you were "shepherds"!

Chrom
And so we are...in a manner of speaking. We just have a LOT of sheep.

Robin
C-Chrom... I mean, Prince Chrom! Sire! Forgive my dreadful manners!

Chrom
Just Chrom is fine. I've never been much for formalities.

Robin
The prince and princess... That explains why Frederick tolerates all the teasing, eh?

Frederick
Indeed. Oh, the sacrifices I make for the good of the realm...

Chrom
It looks like Emm is returning to the palace. Would you like to meet her?

>scene change

Emmeryn
Chrom! Lissa! Welcome home. Oh, and good day, Frederick. How fared you all?

Chrom
Well—we shouldn't have any bandit problems for a while.

Emmeryn
Wonderful. And our people?

Chrom
Safe as they can be, Emm. But we still need to watch the borders. The brigands crossed over from Plegia.

Phila
Forgive me, milord. My pegasus knights should have intercepted them.

Chrom
No, Phila. Your duty was here, with the exalt.

Lissa
And besides, we had plenty of help!

Emmeryn
Ah, you speak of your new companion here?

Chrom
This is Robin. He/She fought bravely with us against the brigands. I've decided to make him/her a Shepherd.

Emmeryn
It sounds as though Ylisse owes you a debt of gratitude, Robin.

Robin
Not at all, milady!

Frederick
Forgive me, Your Grace, but I must speak. Robin claims to have lost his/her memory, but it is only that: a claim. We cannot rule out the possibility that he is a brigand himself/herself or even a Plegian spy.

Chrom
Frederick!

Emmeryn
Yet you allowed him/her into the castle, Chrom. Does this man/woman have your trust?

Chrom
Yes. He/She risked his/her life for our people. That's good enough for me.

Emmeryn
Well then, Robin... It seems you've earned Chrom's faith, and as such you have mine as well.

Robin
Milady.

Emmeryn
But thank you, Frederick, for your prudence, as always. Chrom and Lissa are blessed to have so tireless a guardian. I do hope they remember to mention that from time to time...

Frederick
They occasionally express something akin to gratitude, Your Grace. Phila, I assume you've heard about the deathly creatures we encountered, yes?

Phila
Yes, milord. They've been sighted all across Ylisse.

Emmeryn
Chrom, we are about to hold council. I was hoping you could join us.

Chrom
Of course.

Lissa
I think that's our cue, Robin! C'mon, there's a place I want to show you.

>To world map