Chapter 6: Foreseer (Script)

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Pre-Battle

>Enter Robin

Chrom
*sighs*

Robin
Chrom? What are you doing out so late?

Chrom
Oh, hi, Robin. Just...dueling with some unpleasant thoughts... Tomorrow we march to Regna Ferox to request additional soldiers. But there's something you should know first. ...Not everything Gangrel said was a lie. The last exalt, my father, waged war on Plegia for many years. The violence... It was brutal campaign, ending only with his death 15 years ago. Plegia rightfully remembers their suffering, but his war was no kinder to his own people. As the fighting dragged on, our army became more and more diminished. Farmers who could barely wield a pitchfork were conscripted and sent to their deaths. Soon there was no food at all, and the kingdom began to collapse. I was young, but I remember those dark times. ...I know how they affected Emmeryn.

Robin
Such an experience would change anyone.

Chrom
Indeed. When our father died before her 10th year, he left her quite the legacy... Plegia's desire for vengeance...Our own people's unbridled rage... My sister became a target for blame from all sides. Her own subjects began to hurl insults---and stones. She still bears the scar from one... But she never let them see her pain. Only Lissa and I understood.

Robin
It must have been so hard...

Chrom
I cannot claim to know how she does it, Robin. I could never greet such hostility with warmth and patience. While our people mocked and vilified her, she reached out and healed them. She brought soldiers home to their families. She ended the war. And when Ylisse's spirit was mended and the people "forgave" her? ...She never resented them for it. She represents the best of the halidom---the part most worth protecting. She IS peace. But some men would take advantage of that. Men like King Gangrel. The day he understands peace will be the day death gives it to him. ...So perhaps I must be death's agent. Emmeryn would never order him killed, nor would I wish her to.

Marth
Well spoken, sir.

Chrom
Marth...

>Enter Marth

Marth
Good evening to you.

Chrom
How did you get in here?

Marth
The cleft in the castle wall, behind the maple grove.

Chrom
There? But how would you...? Ugh.

Robin
You know the place, Chrom?

Chrom
Yes. I bashed in part of the wall while training the Shepherds. It's only a small hole, and I'd thought it well concealed, but...

Marth
Your secret is safe with me. I come here only to warn you.

Chrom
Warn us?

Marth
The exalt's life is in danger.

Chrom
What, Emmeryn? That's absurd. She's guarded at all hours.

Marth
What if... What if I told you I have seen the future? Would you believe me? A future where Emmeryn is killed. Here. Tonight.

Chrom
Seen the future? Have you lost your wits?

Marth
Yes. I expected you wouldn't believe me. So allow me to prove it!

>Animated Cutscene: camera angle changes, Marth pulls out his sword and Chrom followed suit

Marth
I'm about to save your life. ...From him.

>An assassin rises from the bushes, Marth threw his sword upwards and jumped. He grabbed the sword and killed the enemy by slashing his back.

Marth
I trust this proof will suffice?

Chrom
...Yeah.

>Another assassin rises from the bushes which caught Marth offguard. Marth slipped on the sword that the first assassin dropped and the second assassin's sword slashed across Marth's mask, letting loose Marth's long hair and revealing Marth's feminine face. Chrom sped past Marth and took care of the assassin. Then he turned to face Marth.

Chrom
Wait, you're---You're a woman?

Marth
And quite the actress, too. Honestly, I'm surprised you didn't figure it out until just now.

> Explosion noise in the palace. Everyone dashed into the palace.

Start Battle

Validar
Remember, I want the Emblem in my hand and Emmeryn dead on the floor. Let nothing distract you from either purpose.

Assassin
As you will it.

> Cursor focuses on Gaius

Gaius
Whoa, whoa, did I just hear that righ? We're to KILL the exalt?I'm just here for the plunder. You know, line my pockets with some royal goods. The exalt's such a sweet lady... Sure, I'll rob her blind, but I'd never harm her!

> Cursor focuses on Emmeryn

Chrom
Emm!

Emmeryn
Chrom! Take Lissa and flee while you still have time!

Chrom
No! We're not leaving with you! Just stay where it's safe!

> Cursor focuses on Robin

Robin
The assassins should scatter if we can defeat their leader.

> Cursor focuses on Validar

Validar
Hmph! Two assassins and the little princeling was not even wounded? ...Wait. Some of these actors do not belong on this stage...

> Camera shifts to Robin and back to Validar

Validar
Ho ho! could it be?! After years of searching... Tonight, fate truly piles the gifts at my feet!

> Camera shifts to Marth and show a cutscene of the Falchion glowing

Marth
Falchion is gleaming...

Chrom
What's wrong?

Marth
It's not your concern.

Chrom
Seems like nothing ever is with you.

Marth
My apologies.

Chrom
Just stay by Emmeryn's door. We'll handle the killers.

>'Player Phase' flashes

Emmeryn
Chrom, please! Flee while you can! You each have but one life, and I do not wish it weighed against mine!

>'Ally Phase' flashes and Panne appears

Panne
I knew there was wisdom in slipping in with those rogues. Look how these man-spawn claw at each other like savages! I will repay my warren's debt and then wash my hands of their race.

Chrom
Another assassin?

Marth
Hold! Panne is not your enemy.

Chrom
You know her?

Marth
I know...of her. And I knew she would come here tonight.

Chrom
Quite the prophet, aren't you?

Marth
As you say. And I swear to you, Panne is an ally.

Chrom
...Good enough for me. All right, Shepherds! For now, we leave this Panne character to be.

Frederick
Is that wise, milord?

Chrom
Marth has earned our trust. She enjoys her secrets, I know. ...Like her gender, for one. But she's also saved our lives. Twice. And that's enough for me.

Marth
Chrom... Thank you.

Chrom
Now, to the matter at hand: driving these scoundrels from our castle!

Chrom talks to Gaius

Chrom
Drop your weapon, or die where you stand!

Gaius
Easy there, blue blood. I'm not here to hurt anyone.

Chrom
...Yet you run with a band of assassins?

Gaius
Believe it or not, just trying to make a living. I'm a thief, see? Bust open doors, crack into chests... that kind of thing. This lot said they wanted to break into some type of vault. Nobody said anything about murder. I'd just as soon sit this one out.

Chrom
Hmm... Then perhaps you'd be willing to prove your good intentions?

Gaius
Beg pardon?

Chrom
We need all the help we can get to save the exalt's life. You appear capable, and we could use any information you have about our foes.

Gaius
Oh, right---those good intentions. Fine then, I'll prove my sincerity... if you sweeten the deal.

Chrom
You want gold? ...Fine, you scoundrel. Let me just---oops.

>Music stops

Gaius
Looks like you dropped something. What's in the satchel, mmm?

Chrom
Nothing---candies from my little sister, I'm sure you---

>Music plays again

Gaius
"Candies"? As in, sugar candies?

Chrom
Well...yes, I assumed they'd be sweet? But---

Gaius
IT'S A DEAL!

Chrom
...You'll risk your life for us if I give you...a bag of candy?

Gaius
I said "sweeten the deal," didn't I? Don't get me wrong, I'll take the gold too. Later. Unless you've got more of these. ...Have you got more of these?!

Chrom
Um... I'll ask Lissa.

VS Validar (with Robin)

Validar
Well, well... Ha ha ha! Oh, I know you... Submit to me, and perhaps I might honor you with the truth!

Validar Defeated

Validar
No... This is...all...wrong...How could...you have known the plan...

Post-Battle

Chrom
Thank the gods you're safe!

Emmeryn
It is you I have to thank, Chrom.

Phila
I beg your forgiveness, milord! I failed in my duty---they should have never made it into the castle in the first place.

Chrom
Peace, Phila. You couldn't have known what was coming. Only Marth could...

Emmeryn
...Marth?

Chrom
Yes, I would speak more with... Um... Robin, where's Marth?

Robin
Hmm... An excellent qeustion. She was here a moment ago...

Chrom
...Not again!

>Scene change

Marth
......

>Chrom enters in front of Marth

Chrom
Going somewhere? You have a bad habit of leaving without saying good-bye,you know.

Marth
Yes, I'm afraid I have a few bad habits.

Chrom
Good ones as well---you saved my life as well as both of my sisters. Is there a way I can repay you? Some favor I can grant?

Marth
Hearing you offer is reward enough.

Chrom
But there must be something...

Marth
I already have what I came for: history has been rewritten.

Chrom
And what future averted?

Marth
After the exalt's untimely assassination, the Fire Emblem would be stolen. This, in turn, would lead to a great war, and soon to the end of mankind itself. ...But I'm sure that sounds like madness to you.

Chrom
...Strangely, no. It doesn't. Somehow I know I can trust you. And I hope someday to repay your favors.

Marth
Perhaps one day you shall. Until then...

>Marth walks past Chrom and Chrom turned to face her back.

Chrom
......

>Scene changes back to the Palace.

Emmeryn
Brave taguel, there are not words to express my gratitude.

Panne
So you know our true name?

Robin
Sorry, what's a taguel?

Panne
I am a taguel. The... The last taguel. We are shape-shifters. Most of your kind called us "beast" or "coney" in the midst of their hunt. I only helped you because my warren owes Ylisse a debt. Do not think us friends, you and I!

Robin
I don't understand...

Panne
Yes, it's precious little your kind seem to understand. It was man-spawn like you that invaded our warren and slaughtered my people.

Emmeryn
What?! Is this true? Who would do such a thing?

Panne
Ha! Do not act so shocked. You are all the same. Right down to your base desire to ruin and destory all you touch---even each other.

Emmeryn
...There is truth to your words, perhaps. I'm told that, in taguel society, everyone is treated as an equal. Mankind could have learned much from your warren. The words may come too late and mean too litttle, but I am deeply sorry. We have stolen your friends and family and made the world a lesser place.

Phila
Your Grace---You had no fault in this!

Panne
You claim to be blameless, and yet you would apologize? Pah! Your words are but wind.

Emmeryn
I know... But they are all I have.

Panne
...You seem sincere, man-spawn. You feel my pain as your own. ...I've never felt that before. Look at me. ...See what I am. I will never trust mankind. But you... Perhaps you truly are not like the others.

Emmeryn
All I ask is a chance to earn your trust.

>Scene changes

Validar
Nngh... How?! My purpose is too significant... to be thwarted...here... Aaargh...

>??? enters

???
Validar

Validar
What? Who are you... Where did you...come from?

???
I am the power that compels you. You will not perish here. It is not written. You must live on to author a destiny greater than you know.

Validar
I-impossible! It can't be you! It can't be...

???
I am the wings of despair. I am the breath of ruin. I am the fell dragon, Grima...

>Scene changes to the palace

Phila
It will take time to investigate how the assassination plot got so far. We have no leads at present.

Chrom
It was Plegia! I'm sure of it. They'd do anything for the Emblem. Emm, you can't stay here. Come to Ferox where it's safe.

Emmeryn
And leave the people undefended? War is at our borders, Chrom. Do you expect Ylisse to stand against Plegia without a leader? They must know that their exalt stands with them.

Chrom
But if somethings happens to you? What then?

Frederick
Your Grace, perhaps you might relocate to the eastern palace for the time being? The other kingdoms know nothing of it. You would be safer.

Chrom
Yes, please. At least that. I can't leave for Ferox with you right in harm's way.

Emmeryn
...Hmm. Very well.

Chrom
Thanks, Emm. I mean it. We'll escort you to the palace before we head north to the border.

>To world map