Chapter 18: Battle of the Pass (Script)

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Aiming to avoid needless battles, the Altean army
decided to cross the central mountain range, thought to be impassable by a large army.
Should they go through the Adria Pass, they would reach the palace directly.
"Hurry, we cannot let the enemy notice us! We must charge straight through!"
Praying for success, Marth and the others walked through the narrow mountain pass.
However, despite their prayers,
they were attacked by an unexpected enemy in the pass.
The northern Kingdom of Aurelis's elite force, which had moved south to aid Archanea...
The "Wolfguard."

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Marth:
Chris, if we can get through this pass we will be on Archanea's doorstep. Just hang in there a little longer.

Chris:
Yes, sire.

Marth:
Despite all the odds, we've surpassed Anri's Way and taken back Altea... The battles we've faced up to now... have been nothing short of difficult. And in those battles...

(Lost none)

Marth:
We've managed to keep everyone alive. With the strength of all our comrades, we can accomplish something worthy of Anri... I'm so proud of everyone.

Chris:
Sire......

(Lost a few)

Marth:
It's thanks to our friends that our country is free; I cannot help but think of the fallen. I want to become stronger for them. From now on, let's live so that no one falls again...

Chris:
Sire......

(Lost many)

Marth:
...The feeling of pain overwhelms me. When I think of the severely wounded, and the many who have fallen... Perhaps if I had been stronger like Anri, then everyone would still be alive... From now... From now on, I will definitely...

Chris:
Sire......

(Map Start)

Roshea:
Wolf, Sedgar, Vyland. Do you not have second thoughts...? Does the battle plan not trouble you?

Wolf:
Roshea! Are you still babbling on about that nonsense? Look over there! The Altean forces are stretched along the narrow pass. Our only chance to crush them is now.

Vyland:
What's wrong with you, Roshea? Did the four of us not all pledge that we would die for Coyote? It was Coyote who freed us plain dwellers from slavery. If we don't fight Altea here, then we can't protect the palace. Are you telling me you WANT Hardin to be defeated by them?

Sedgar:
That's right! Prince Marth wants to destroy Archanea and everything we hold dear. If we leave him be, the entire world will eventually fall into his hands.

Roshea:
I still find it hard to believe. So the honorable Prince Marth we met is supposed to harbor diabolical ambitions?

Wolf:
Are you calling Coyote a liar?! Do you really believe that he would resort to such deceitful tactics?! Enough, Roshea!! I've lost all respect for you. Betray us if you want, I don't care. Sedgar, Vyland, let's go. If we delay any more they will pass us.

Roshea:
Hey, wait! You know I can't betray you. I understand... I'll go, too.

(Being Informed of King Aurelis’ intentions)

Marth:
The Wolfguard of Aurelis! Must we fight them as well...?

Jagen:
Sire, please hold on. We've just received word from a messenger of King Aurelis. It seems Aurelis has no plans to war... According to the messenger, King Aurelis wishes to parley with you in the village.

Marth:
What? What could this mean? That the Wolfguard is moving independent of Aurelis's orders?

Jagen:
I don't know, but... Depending on how negotiations go, it's possible the Wolfguard may signal a retreat.

Marth:
I see. It would benefit us all if we could avoid pointless fighting. Let's hurry to the village!

(Meeting with King Aurelis)

King Aurelis:
Oh, Prince Marth. Thank the stars I could meet you here.

Marth:
King Aurelis? What brings you here?

King Aurelis:
I came to halt our attack. And I must apologize to you. I believed Hardin and sided with Archanea, but it seems that I made a mistake. Aurelis has decided to maintain neutrality. My knights will return to their lands.

Marth:
I understand, Your Majesty. I do not wish to fight you, either. Please, find it in yourself to forgive me for the many Aurelian lives that I've taken.

King Aurelis:
Ohh! The rumors are true, as I suspected. I am old and frail, and without children. And now, the brother I once trusted has become... like this. Prince Marth, please, protect Aurelis in my stead. I entrust everything to you. As a sign of my allegiance, I would have you accept this orb.

Marth:
Your Majesty, Hardin is...

King Aurelis:
Do not worry about my younger brother. A knight can only die a knight's death. 'Twas always his fate...

(Fighting Vyland)

Vyland:
As long as we're around you will not reach the palace. If you value your lives then turn around!

(Fighting Roshea)

Roshea:
I am Roshea of the Wolfguard. I don't want to fight, but I will not betray my friends. I'm sorry...

(Fighting Wolf)

Wolf:
I am Wolf, commander of the Wolfguard. Your head is mine!

(Fighting Sedgar)

Sedgar:
You... Why are you invading other countries? Are you so blinded by your ambition?!

(Killing Vyland)

Vyland:
Coyote...

(Killing Roshea)

Roshea:
Coyote...

(Killing Wolf)

Wolf:
Coyote...

(Killing Sedgar)

Sedgar:
Coyote...

(Stage Ending)

(If Chris is female)

Marth:
Chris, we've made it through. The palace is not far. I have only you to thank for this. You do nothing but help me.

Chris:
No, it's not like that. It was your decision, sire. I just came up with the idea.

Marth:
That's hardly the whole truth. The times when I'm lost in my thoughts, if you're there, I have confidence. I'm thankful for that; more than anything.

Jagen:
Sire, we've just received urgent news. Apparently a coup d'etat broke out in the palace. The knights and citizens who opposed Emperor Hardin's ways rose in rebellion.

Marth:
What in the blazes?! What has happened to them now?

Jagen:
Unfortunately, the instigators were all defeated and captured... Rumor has it that the rebels are being executed by the day.

Marth:
Damn it, Hardin... This is absurd. It's decided. We will head for the palace at once and end this. Chris, let's go!!

Chris:
Yes, sire!

(If Chris is male)

Marth:
Chris, we've made it through. The palace is not far. I have only you to thank for this. You do nothing but help me.

Chris:
No, not at all. I just made a random suggestion.

Marth:
That's hardly the whole truth. The times when I'm lost in my thoughts, if you're there, I have confidence. I'm thankful for that; more than anything.

Jagen:
Sire, we've just received urgent news. Apparently a coup d'etat broke out in the palace. The knights and citizens who opposed Emperor Hardin's ways rose in rebellion.

Marth:
What in the blazes?! What has happened to them now?

Jagen:
Unfortunately, the instigators were all defeated and captured... Rumor has it that the rebels are being executed by the day.

Marth:
Damn it, Hardin... I can't believe it. It's decided. We will head for the palace at once and end this. Chris, let's go!!

Chris:
Yes, sire!