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Contents
Pre-Battle
Aversa
The enemy has taken the field, milord.
Gangrel
Back already? Ha! It feels as though we just said our good-byes...
Aversa
Our scouts report they are in surprisingly good spirits...
Gangrel
Since when do you trust our scouts? Besides, what does it matter? They're armed like beggars compared to us! I could break their ranks as easily as I break wind.
Aversa
I'd love to hear the song the bards make of that.
Gangrel
Aversa, there is a truth about the world this Ylissean whelp must learn. A man is either strong... or he is dead! Bwa ha haaa!
>Soldier enters
Soldier
Y-Your Highness! Dire news!
Gangrel
Oh? Speak.
Soldier
Our troops are laying down their weapons and deserting en masse! Please, sire... I am but a messenger... Have mercy...
>Scene change
Frederick
Milord, I've a report from Khan Flavia. The Plegian army is in disarray.
Chrom
How do you mean?
Frederick
It seems many of their soldiers are opposed to further violence. There has been infighting, desertion... Gangrel is trying to stamp out the mutiny by force, but with little success. Outside of a few faithful who serve him directly, his army has all but collapsed.
Chrom
This is incredible new. But why...? ... Emmeryn.
Frederick
Yes, milord. Emmeryn. The report says Gangrel's men chant her name as they abandon the field. Her words, and her sacrifice, have made her a folk hero of sorts.
Chrom
Emmeryn... Why did it take me so long to understand? She believed all people desire peace. She knew, deep down, the Plegians wanted it, too. It just took her to bring it to the surface.
Avatar
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Chrom
I hope she can see this, wherever she is... Today we put an end to Mad King Gangrel and bring peace back to the land.
Start Battle
Gangrel
Good day, my little princeling! Still dreaming of your squashed sister?
Chrom
No more talk, Gangrel. Today you die, and peace returns to Ylisse and Plegia.
Gangrel
Pah! Such Hypocrisy! You despise me, wretch! You want to cut me down! You don't know the first thing about peace. No man does!
Chrom
I know more than you ever will.
Gangrel
More than me? More than ME?! Dwa ha! ... You ARE me! When life asks you answer with blood!
Chrom
Maybe you're right... I will never be my sister. I cannot forgive men like you - men who sow nothing but evil. all I have left are her words, and her memory. Were I alone, I might be driven to madness. ... Or worse. But I'm not alone. My friends and brothers-in-arms stand behind me.
Gangrel
..Are you done? May I vomit now? Bwa ha ha! What a flowery harangue! Men are beasts! Nothing more! We fight! We kill! We devour our prey! Beasts do not stand behind beasts little prince... They use each other only so long as it suits their own selfish purpose!
Chrom
Perhaps this explains why your own soldiers refuse to stand behind you? You are a poison. A festering wound. And I wil do what my sister could not.
Gangrel
Such a clever tongue you have, little prince... It will look quite fetching hanging on my mantle, next to your sister's corpse!
>Enter Olivia
Olivia
Milord, I have come! ... Am I too late? I don't claim my dance as anything special, but Khan Basilio says it renews the spirit!
>Battle Start
>End of first enemy phase
Gangrel
Yes- draw closer! Let them charge at me with their RAGE! More of my soldiers shall greet them at every foolish step.
>Gangrel (Normal)
Gangrel
Clinging to each other won't save you maggots when the boot falls!
>Gangrel (vs. Chrom)
Gangrel
Come, princeling! I've sharpened my sword just for you!
Chrom
My sister wished for our people to know peace, Gangrel. But as long as you draw breath, it can never come. For Ylisse!
>Gangrel Dies
Gangrel
F-fool of... a prince... Your people care not for you... You are...alone... As every man lives and dies: ... alone ...
>Battle End
Post-Battle
Soldier
Sire, the remaining Plegian forces are surrendering en masse!
Chrom
Order our forces to cease fighting at once.
Soldier
Yes, sire!
>Scene change
Flavia
Then it's finished. Once their messenger delivers our terms, that's it. We put an end to this bloody business, once and for all.
Chrom
We've won... Somehow I don't feel like celebrating.
Basilio
Victory can be bitter as well as sweet, boy. It's good you learn that now.
Flavia
Regna Ferox lost many good soldiers today. We need to see to our dead. Then it's time to attend to the living and rebuild our army.
Chrom
I'm sorry Flavia. Your sacrifice will not be forgotten. Ylisse will compensate your nation in whatever fashion-
Flavia
Oh? In that case, how about you hand over the Fire Emblem and we'll call it even? ... Hah! Just a little Feroxi humor. Don't worry about our finances Chrom. Reparations will fall to Plegia, and I've seen their treasury- they can well afford it.
Basilio
Yes, pity the man who stands between Flavia ans a full coffer, boy.
Chrom
Heh, I'll have to remember that when you come to visit Ylisstol.
Bonus Scene (If Chrom is unmarried at the beginning of Chapter 11)
>If Chrom is unmarried, the script will change.
Chrom x Sumia
>Sumia enters
Sumia
Captain!
Chrom
Sumia?
Sumia
Oh, Captain! You made it! You're safe!
> Sumia hugs Chrom
Flavia
Hoo! Give these two some room!
Chrom
Sumia...you're...choking me...
Sumia
Are you hurt? Grazed, even? You look exhausted!
Lissa
Chrom?! Say something!
Chrom
I'm trying to!
Lissa
Uh-huh. Flavia? Robin? Maybe we should... you know.
Flavia
Carry on, lovebirds.
> Everyone but Chrom and Sumia leave
Chrom
Hey, are you - come on, don't cry.
Sumia
*Sniff* S-sorry! I just...
Chrom
No, don't apologize. I've been so worried about everyone else lately... My sister, our party, my people... It feels nice to have someone worry about me. Especially someone who I... I mean, someone so... So gifted with pegasi.
Sumia
You've been through so much.
Chrom
So many have suffered and died because of my actions. Next to my sister's legacy, I feel I'm already a disappointment...
Sumia
But that's not true! Everyone fought so hard for you! Why would we all do that for a man didn't believe in?
Chrom
Heh, I see your point... Thanks, Sumia. You always help me see the... brighter side of things.
Sumia
To me, you're the brightest thing!
Chrom
......
Sumia
......
Chrom
Sumia...
Sumia
Y-yes?
Chrom
I'm far from a perfect man, and I know you can do bettter. But whenever you're close... you give me strength. So, what I want to ask is.. Will you be my wife?
Sumia
YES! Yes, yes, oh yes!
Chrom
Oh, thank gods! I was worried for a second because... Well, anyway... This is for you.
Sumia
Y-your ring? But ut bears the Ylissean crest! Chrom, I... I can't take this.
Chrom
Yes, you can. My parents had it made to celebrate my birth. They wanted me to give it to the woman I would spend my life with. Take it. Please. And know I will love you until the day I die.
Sumia
Capt- Chrom... Thank you. I swear I will return that love to you a hundredfold!
Chrom
Then I am a fortunate man. I'll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future. My first duty must be to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people. But then, we can begin out life together.
Sumia
I'll wait as long as it takes! I... I still hardly believe it. This is like a dream. So much pain surrounds us, and yet... I think this is the happiest day of my life.
Chrom
I feel the same way. I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I'll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us... my love.
Sumia
My love.
Chrom x Sully
> Everyone but Chrom leaves, Sully enters
Sully
Ho, Captain! You hurt? I was concerned.
Chrom
No, I'm fine Sully. I just... Wait. You were... concerned?
Sully
Yes you arse-head! Concerned! I have a mouth of filth, not a heart of stone.
Chrom
Ha ha! Same old Sully... You know, sometimes I forget... You've always been there for me. You've been fighting at my side for years, you know?
Sully
Of course I know! I was there, remember?!
Chrom
Hold on, Sully, I'm being serious. Just listen for a moment. You've been coming to my rescue for as long as the Shepherds have existed. And I've needed a lot of rescuing...
Sully
You dolt, don't you know that's because I... *Ahem* I mean, it's my duty, sir. But you sell yourself short, Captain. Most men would collapse rather than suffer a fraction of what you've been through. But you shoulder it alone, and without complaint. You're a damn good man! You're... amazing.
Chrom
......
Sully
......
Chrom
Sully, what you said just now...
Sully
...The arse-head bit?
Chrom
*Sigh* No, after that - about how I go it alone. I don't want to anymore, Sully. I want to have a partner to share it with, the good and the bad, all of it. My sister always followed her heart, so now I'm going to follow mine... Sully...will you marry me?
Sully
...Har har har! Oh, that's rich, Captain! Damn, you sure know how to... Um, how to... Oh, crap. You're serious aren't you?
Chrom
Perhaps this might answer your question?
Sully
A-a ring?! But this bears the Ylissean crest! You shouldn't-
Chrom
My parents had it made to celebrate my birth. They wanted me to give it to the woman I would spend my life with. Take it. Take it and know I will fight with you until my last breath.
Sully
This is... Oh, Chrom. I can't friggin' believe this!
Chrom
I'll need to ask for a bit of patience for the near future. My first duty is to heal the scars of war and assume my role for the people. But then, we can begin our life together.
Sully
Oh, I'm not going ANYWHERE! ... It's funny. I've known you so long, we're practically one mind. But I didn't see this coming at all. I feel...happy. Happy beyond belief. What have you done to me, you damned son of a griffon?!
Chrom
I know together we can bring joy back to the royal palace. I'll do everything I can to make the castle a happy home for us... my love.
Sully
Okay, THAT's going to take some getting used to.
>Scene change, marriage CG
Two Years Later
And so the war between Ylisse and Plegia was ended. Prince Chrom and Robin worked tirelessly to restore Ylisse's splendor. This would be no easy task, for the war had taken a heavy toll on the halidom. But with Feroxi muscle and Plegian gold, they brought peace back to the people. All the while, the prince forswore the title of exalt, out of respect to his late sister. Even so, his subjects grew eager for their new ruler to take a wife. And in his heart, Chrom had always known who that woman would be. The royal wedding was a joyous occasion, attended by thousands from near and far. Finally, it seemed that the last lingering wounds of Ylisse's history had healed. But then, two years later...
>Scene change, two years later
Soldier
Sire, a messenger from Regna Ferox. See them in at once. Yes, milord.
>enter Raimi
Raimi
Prince Chrom, I come on behalf of Khan Regnant Flavia.
Chrom
Flavia? Well, this is a surprise. Is something amiss?
Raimi
I fear so, milord. The khan requests your presence at a summit as soon as you're able.
Chrom
What's happened?
Raimi
Our western neighbors of Valm are no longer acting so neighborly. The emperor, who they name Conqueror, has launched warships against us.
Chrom
An invasion? Are you certain of this?
Raimi
Yes, milord. The khan hopes to meet with you in Ferox, if it please you.
Frederick
What do you make of this, sire?
Chrom
Ill business to be sure. Raimi, we will meet with Flavia at once...
>Scene will change depending on who is married to Chrom
Sumia Version
Sumia
Chrom...
Chrom
I'd stay with you if I could, Sumia, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before of action.
Sumia
I'm not asking you to stay here with me. I'm saying I'm coming with you.
Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.
Sumia
Can she not be wet-nursed as you and Lissa were? That is House Ylisse's tradition, is it not? Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye is not your only gift to her.
Chrom
I'm worried about more than our child. ...I'm worried about you.
Sumia
That's sweet. But I'm still coming.
Chrom
*Sigh* ... I know better than to argue once your mind is made.
Lissa
Wow, Sumia really has you trained well! Whh-ksssh!
Chrom
Lissa - you're not helping. Just promise me you'll return at the first sign of danger, Sumia. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.
Sumia
I'll be careful. I promise.
Sully Version
Sully
Chrom.
Chrom
I know what you're going to say, Sully, but we owe Regna Ferox a huge debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.
Sully
Ha! And I suppose I'll stay here, right? Fluff the pillows? Bake some damn pies? Maybe knit a blanket so you can snuggle up in your own damn pigheadedness?! The hell with that! I'm coming.
>Lucina CG
Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.
Sully
She needs milk, Chrom. Not mothers. She can be wet-nursed like the rest of House Ylisse. Hell, you and Lissa turned out fine, didn't you?! Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The Brand in her left eye proves it. And I'll not let you be the only one to set a strong example.
Chrom
Sully, please, will you just-
Sully
You can try to stop me, Chrom! Maybe even sneak away on your own... But you of all people know how I ride when I'm motivated... I'll catch you.
Lissa
Ha ha! Better just give in right now, Chrom! I mean, it's not like you ever win any argument with Sully anyw-
Chrom
LISSA! ... You're not helping. Just promise me if there's any danger you'll stay out of it, Sully. Please. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.
Sully
Yes, her whole family. Just remember that means both of us...
Robin Version
Robin
Chrom...
Chrom
I know what you're thinking, Robin, but we owe Regna Ferox a great debt. I must apprise myself of the facts there before deciding on a course of action.
Robin
Nope, not what I was thinking. I was actually going to suggest we discuss strategy as we travel.
Chrom
B-but Lucina is newly born! She needs her mother now.
Robin
You told me House Ylisse has a tradition of wet-nursing. And you and Lissa turned out rather well from where I stand. Lucina is a strong child; she takes after her father. The brand in her left eye proves it.
Chrom
I'm not just worried about her. ...I'd worry about you as well.
Robin
All the more reason to keep me close at hand, no? Together we can be more than we can alone, remember?
Lissa
Aw, let her come, Chrom! You could use her strategic thinking anyway.
Chrom
All right, Robin. Just promise to stay safe. Lissa and I had Emm of course, but we lost our parents when we were young. I want Lucina to grow up with her whole family around her.
Robin
As do I. You have my word.
>To next section
To Ferox
Frederick
I will ride ahead and assemble an escort, milord.
Chrom
Thank you Frederick.
Avatar(M)
I'm quite impressed Chrom. You make a fine ruler. You've some a long way from tending sheep!
Chrom
Ha! Have I truly changed so much?
Avatar(M)
Mmm... In a way, you haven't. But you've grown as a leader, and, of course, as a father.
Chrom
I've tried to do my best. My sister left a weighty legacy. I do all I can just to live up to it.
>Scene Change to Castle Ferox
Chrom
I apologize I could not come sooner, Flavia.
Flavia
What matters is you are here, Chrom.
Chrom
Is it true Valmese warships have set sail? What can you tell us?
Flavia
Not much more than that, I'm afraid. The details remain hazy. Just a moment... Oaf! ...Where are you, you big, bald- Chrom is here!
>Enter Basilio
Basilio
Ah! Well met, boy. I knew you'd come. We have someone you should hear from. I believe you've met? He claims to have insight into Valm's intentions.
>Enter Virion and Cherche
Virion
Good day, lords and ladies. How far you all? Allow me the great pleasure, and indeed honor, of introducing myself...
Chrom
We all know who you are, Virion. Although I don't believe we've met your companion?
Virion
Hmph! You know nothing! Prepare for my great unmasking! Long have I posed as archest of archers! Yet that was but a ruse! Yea, an artifice, to disguise myself as a mere above-average man, In truth, I am-
Cherche
*Ahem* May I present Duke Virion. I am his humble servant, Cherche. Greetings, sire. You honor us with your presence.
Virion
Cherche! You stole my moment!
Chrom
A pleasure, Cherche. Perhaps you could speak on your master's behalf?
Cherche
That may speed things along, yes...
Chrom
Then please. Time is of the essence.
Cherche
Very well, then. First, concerning our origins... We hail from Rosanne, a fertile territory on the continent of Valm. Milord is the head of House Virion, and the rightful ruler of Rosanne. A fact he often reminds us of- and loudly.
Virion
Ha! Is she not a true wit? She gets it all from me, you know.
Chrom
So what brings a noble and his charge all the way across the long sea?
Virion
The Valmese. Theirs was an unremarkable nation once. Tiny, almost pitifully so. Had our continent not shared its name, you might almost have forgotten it existed. And so Valm might have remained, if not for Walhart the Conqueror. One by one, he has taken the surrounding realms into his growing empire. I had no choice but to ru... Er, that is, to RECRUIT new allies to aid my people. That's why I've come.
Chrom
...You fled for your life.
Cherche
More or less, yes. While milord hastily gathered his valuables and guided his people to safety... I alone remained to keep an eye on the Valmese crisis. I was there as Rosanne was swallowed up by Emperor Walhart's overwhelming forces. In the end, I, too fled here to Regna Ferox seeking asylum.
Virion
To my great relief, I might add! Eligible women are one of Rosanne's most precious natural resources! It would be a shame to waste any, even one eho cuts off her lord and ma-
Cherche
- Ahem!* As I was saying...
Virion
Yes, yes, all right, it was only a jape! Please, by all means, you may con-
Cherche
So, begging your pardons, but perhaps to cut this long story short: Walhart has conquered our continent and now seeks to conquer yours.
Basilio
She claims the Valmese fleet will be at our shores in a matter of days. We'll know soon enough if her story proves true.
Cherche
I speak only what I know for true, good people. As does my lord. ... At least, with respect to this matter.
Virion
There's that wit of yours again! Aha! That wonderful... needling chafing wit.
Chrom
I believe you both. Basilio, we must secure your ports as soon as possible.
Virion
You should know that Valm has the strongest cavalry in the world. You will want to station troops with experience fighting mounted troops.
Chrom
Why, Virion, are you volunteering?