Xenologue: Rogues and Redeemers 3 (Script)

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Before Battle

Old Hubba
Ho ho! You've returned! And none too soon! The—

Chrom
Let me guess: More Einherjar for us to battle?

Old Hubba
Yes, but not just any Einherjar—all the foes you've beaten in this Outrealm. They're all in one place now! Beat them again, and I'll seal them back in their cards!

Chrom
I suppose that means none of them will be fighting on our side this time?

Old Hubba
I'm afraid not. ...But it's so much more romantic this way, isn't it? A ragtag group of misfits, outnumbered and facing history's greatest legends... Odds stacked against them with no hope of victory in a grueling fight to the death...

Chrom
"Romantic" is not the word I would choose...

Start Battle

Eldigan
Is it true? Eldritch forces in the castle ruins? And they're heavily armed?

Petrine
Yes. We've already surrounded them with our combined forces.

Eldigan
Should we not first establish whether or not they mean us harm?

Petrine
None of us invited them here... Did you?

Eldigan
No...I suppose that is cause enough to brand them enemies.

Petrine
Better to strike first and ask questions later. A mouse in a bag can still bite. Although I hope we've caught something more interesting than that...

>Camera pans to Chrom

Chrom
We're completely surrounded. Enemies in every direction...

Robin
Strong ones, too, and plenty of them.

Chrom
Nothing for it but to fight our way out... All units: prepare yourselves! Today we make some new legends!

Battle Conversations

Saias

>Battle
Saias
Still determined to fight? You're a fool to have come here.

>Battle w/ Avatar (M)
Saias
Aren't you the enemy tactician? What sort of fool strategist puts himself at the fore of the battle?

Robin
The kind who knows he'll win.

>Deathquote
Saias
You're wrong if you think battle...is the answer to everything...

Katarina

>Battle
Katarina
I would rather not have taken up a weapon, but you've left me with no choice!

>Battle w/ Avatar (M/F)
Robin
That garb... You're a tactician like me?

Katarina
Something like that.

Robin
Then this should be an interesting battle.

Katarina
Count on it.

>Deathquote
Katarina
*Sigh* I can't win no matter what I do...

Pr. Marth

>Battle
Pr. Marth
So long as you remain an enemy of this realm, I cannot stay judgment!

>Battle w/ Chrom
Chrom
You're formidable opponents, all of you.

Pr. Marth
As are you. So why not spare us this violence and return to your world?

Chrom
Sorry, but that cannot happen until we've defeated every last one of you.

>Deathquote
Pr. Marth
Such strength... If only you fought for our side...

Petrine

>Battle
Petrine
Ha! You think you stand a chance? I'll crush the arrogance out of you!

>Battle w/ Lissa
Lissa
Aren't you a little, you know...old...to be taking the field?

Petrine
What? Grr... You won't live to be my age, brat!

>Deathquote
Petrine
Agh! Pathetic...

Eldigan

>Battle
Eldigan
I'm halting your advance here and now!

>Battle w/ Frederick
Eldigan
Tell me. If you prevail here, what comes next?

Frederick
Peace for this land, sir. That would be my hope.

Eldigan
Ha! What nonsense. If you want peace like us, then why have you brought war instead?

>Deathquote
Eldigan
I'm finished... It seems...nngh...that you've won...

Lyn

>Battle
Lyn
The next time we meet, I hope it's under peaceful circumstances. That's if there IS a next time...

>Battle w/ Sully
Sully
Oh, so you want to butt heads? That's cute.

Lyn
Say what you will. On my honor, I will drive you from this land.

>Deathquote
Lyn
I hope I face you again...and then I can...ahh...

Eliwood

>Battle
Eliwood
How can you not see the madness in seeking wars outside your world?

>Battle w/ Virion
Virion
You dare challenge me? I only do battle with the most upper of crusts.

Eliwood
I see. Would the son of the marquess of Pherae fall below your standard?

Virion
The what?! ...Sweet gods, is everyone here more noble than I?

>Deathquote
Eliwood
Agh... I seem to have greatly misjudged you...

Travant

>Battle
Travant
I cannot stop now. I have yet to earn my gold...

>Battle w/ Stahl
Travant
I cannot stop now. I have yet to earn my gold...

Stahl
Is that the only reason you fight? For money?

Travant
I fight for my people—not that some knight like you could understand. What matters is we clash and that I break you!

>Deathquote
Travant
No... How can I bring my homeland glory now?

Ephraim

>Battle
Ephraim
Right now, we end this—once and for all!

>Battle w/ Vaike
Ephraim
Do yourself a favor and return to your own world!

Vaike
Sorry. No can do. Teach has got a quota, and you're his next pupil.

>Deathquote
Ephraim
You might have defeated me...but this realm will never be yours...

Raydrik

>Battle
Raydrik
Heh. I've scraped worse things than you from my teeth!

>Battle w/ Miriel
Miriel
Forgive me, sir, but I see no merit in trading blows with you. Now, step aside and allow me to seek out an opponent of worth.

Raydrik
I'll punish you for that insult, you—you woman!

Miriel
Ugh. Must you demean yourself with every utterance? Now I must squander precious seconds to eradicate you.

>Deathquote
Raydrik
No... There must be some mistake...

Julia

>Battle
Julia
Go home! You have nothing more to gain from this!

>Battle w/ Sumia
Sumia
Milady, work with me. Help me find some way to avoid this fight.

Julia
I don't want to avoid it. I'm tired of running!

Sumia
That's a shame... I would have rather not come to blows.

>Deathquote
Julia
Why do you persist... Is there some...purpose?

Black Knight

>Battle
Black Knight
You were brave to challenge me—but in the end, foolish!

>Battle w/ Kellam
Kellam
Before we get started, I was hoping you might give me a few pointers. How do you achieve that whole larger-than-life feel?

Black Knight
What do you care? The less people notice you, the better your chances.

Kellam
Hey... You're right!

Black Knight
A shame you realized it too late.

>Deathquote
Black Knight
Ha... Perhaps...there is hope for you yet...

Zephiel

>Battle
Zephiel
You seem to have woefully misjudged your limits... But I promise at least to spare you a lengthy death!

>Battle w/ Donnel
Donnel
I hereby challenge ya to man-to-man combat!

Zephiel
Ha! And where's the man I'll be facing? You've got a death wish, boy.

>Deathquote
Zephiel
Agh! You...have ability... But you will still crumble...before our army...

Marisa

>Battle
Marisa
I'll never lose. Not until the day I surpass my father.

>Battle w/ Lon'qu
Lon'qu
Out of my sight.

Marisa
Why? You don't want to see your own death coming?

Lon'qu
Hmph. I can look death in the eye. Just not a woman.

Marisa
Well, today you get both.

>Deathquote
Marisa
Next time...just wait...

Raigh

>Battle
Raigh
You want to fight me that badly? All right. But it may be quick...

>Battle w/ Ricken
Ricken
Don't even think about treating me like a child!

Raigh
Really, now. Who BUT a child would say that?

Ricken
But I—you— ...Rrgh!

>Deathquote
Raigh
Nngh... I thought I was better than this...

Narcian

>Battle
Narcian
I am strong. I am wise. I am lovely. And most importantly, I am right! ...Me! No one else!

>Battle w/ Maribelle
Narcian
I am strong. I am wise. I am lovely. And most importantly, I am right! ...Me! No one else!

Maribelle
Yes, you seem 'special' indeed, but not how you mean it...

>Deathquote
Narcian
No! Never! It's not POSSIBLE!

Oliver

>Battle
Oliver
Don't you see? Your tactics are doomed to fail in the face of perfect beauty.

>Battle w/ Panne
Panne
Not a step closer! Something about you chills me to the bone.

Oliver
A beautiful creature like you has nothing to fear from me. I keep beauty safe. Do not be afraid...

Panne
Back, I said! Ugh, you make my skin crawl...

>Deathquote
Oliver
Victory is nothing... Not without beauty...ugh...

Seliph

>Battle
Seliph
I won't turn away when this sword may yet save a comrade!

>Battle w/ Gaius
Seliph
Will nothing convince you to leave our world?

Gaius
That depends. How well can you play dead?

Seliph
Alas, not my strong suit.

>Deathquote
Seliph
Did I make a difference? Ahh...

Leif

>Battle
Leif
I've already lost one kingdom. I refuse to lose another!

>Battle w/ Cordelia
Leif
I've already lost one kingdom. I refuse to lose another!

Cordelia
I know all too well how it feels to lose all that you love. Let us see which of us has learned more from our grief!

>Deathquote
Leif
Will my home be taken from me...yet again?

Roy

>Battle
Roy
This is our realm. I won't let you just do as you please with it!

>Battle w/ Gregor
Roy
This is our realm. I won't let you just do as you please with it!

Gregor
Oy! Why so tense? Stress make it hard to achieve peak battle performance!

>Deathquote
Roy
You will be stopped...if not by my hand...then by another's...

Gharnef

>Battle
Gharnef
You dare oppose Gharnef? Perhaps you need a demonstration of my power!

>Battle w/ Nowi
Gharnef
Join me, and the whole world could be your plaything!

Nowi
Uh huh. Sure it could. Are you going to offer me candy, too?

>Deathquote
Gharnef
Inconceivable! How could my magic be thwarted? ...Aaagh!

Arvis

>Battle
Arvis
You poor wretches. You can't even imagine the hell I'll visit upon you!

>Battle w/ Libra
Arvis
Ha! You could confuse a man, sir. Do I need to be delicate?

Libra
Whatever you make of me, you'd be wise not to trifle with my gods.

>Deathquote
Arvis
You may have stopped me...but your trials...have only just begun...

Lilina

>Battle
Lilina
We can win this. I feel it!

>Battle w/ Tharja
Lilina
There's something very sinister about you. But I'm not afraid!

Tharja
You should be. I can get frightfully creative with my curses. Hee hee...

>Deathquote
Lilina
It's all right... The others will do what I couldn't...ahh...

Sephiran

>Battle
Sephiran
What do you hope to gain from this fight? Will defeating you finally yield some answers?

>Battle w/ Anna
Anna
It's just you and me.

Sephiran
Aren't you going to strike a bargain? You're a merchant.

Anna
True. Which is why I can tell when there's no use haggling.

Sephiran
Ah. Then you've a keen insight indeed.

>Deathquote
Sephiran
I'll never...understand...

Navarre

>Battle
Navarre
Leave in peace, or leave in pieces.

>Battle w/ Olivia
Navarre
A woman? It's a shame you serve the enemy. I would rather not do you harm.

Olivia
It's all right. I mean, I'm a bit frightened, I admit... But it beats not being taken seriously at all.

>Deathquote
Navarre
Am I...not good enough?

Sothe

>Battle
Sothe
You looking for a fight? Don't expect an easy one.

>Battle w/ Olivia
Olivia
Um...I challenge you...

Sothe
"Um"? You don't sound too keen on the idea.

Olivia
Ah! Get back! Like, fifty paces. Please... I'm shy.

Sothe
Then how do you expect us to fight?!

>Deathquote
Sothe
Damn... I was so sure...

Ashnard

>Battle
Ashnard
Ha ha! Yes... Strike with all your power! Let me delight in it!

>Battle w/ Cherche
Cherche
How dare you treat your poor wyvern so carelessly!

Ashnard
Damn you and damn the wyvern. All that matters is I win!

>Deathquote
Ashnard
Nngh... You see? This is why I fight... To get a taste of something greater...

Micaiah

>Battle
Micaiah
You won't shake my confidence. I'm going to end this here and now!

>Battle w/ Henry
Henry
Hey, it's not too late to avoid being splattered all over the grass. ...I just thought I'd mention that. Seems like it'd be a shame to waste you...

Micaiah
Very kind of you. But I've managed to avoid getting "splattered" so far.

Henry
All right then... I wonder what happens if I do...this...

>Deathquote
Micaiah
I was powerless to stop it...

Camus

>Battle
Camus
You cannot best me. Blame ill fortune, if you must, in your final moments...

>Battle w/ Lucina
Camus
Why do you dress like Prince Marth, young lady? Do you think you can deceive us?

Lucina
Certainly not. I have my reasons... But none of them involve avoiding a fight with you!

Camus
Good. Then have at you!

>Deathquote
Camus
A shame...I had to make an enemy of one as strong as you...

Ishtar

>Battle
Ishtar
Feel the wrath of the goddess of lightning!

>Battle w/ Tiki
Ishtar
Feel the wrath of the goddess of lightning!

Tiki
I feel only sadness, and you'll never defeat me with that.

Ishtar
Silence! I shall be the judge!

>Deathquote
Ishtar
Lord Julius... Are you pleased?

Nanna

>Battle
Nanna
I'll never give up. Not while this realm is counting on me!

>Battle w/ Basilio
Basilio
Just surrender, kid. You don't really think you can beat me?

Nanna
I think it's worth a try!

>Deathquote
Nanna
I couldn't do it. But at least...I stood my ground...

Sigurd

>Battle
Sigurd
I ask only that you fight me with the same honor I afford you.

>Battle w/ Flavia
Flavia
Huh? You want to take me on?

Sigurd
I know a seasoned warrior when I see one. You may even be a match for me...

Flavia
Ha! You do know how to compliment a lady!

>Deathquote
Sigurd
Nngh...I regret losing...but it was a good fight...

Hardin

>Battle
Hardin
Defying me shall be your last act.

>Battle w/ Gangrel
Hardin
Defy me, and you will be shown no mercy!

Gangrel
Pah! I know a few places you can stick your mercy. If you're lucky, I'll destroy you before you find out where.

>Deathquote
Hardin
No! I won't let it end...like this...

Lyon

>Battle
Lyon
I'll never lose to a mortal like you. I have already transcended such weakness and achieved perfection!

>Battle w/ Walhart
Walhart
You'll never defeat me so long as darkness controls your feeble heart.

Lyon
Darkness doesn't control me. I control the darkness!

>Deathquote
Lyon
Perhaps there was still...weakness inside me after all...

Alm

>Battle
Alm
If you want to go any further, you'll have to get past me!

>Battle w/ Yen'fay
Yen'fay
Yield, Sir.

Alm
You'll have to kill me first. This is our land, not yours!

Yen'fay
Then let us see if your heart of fire can prevail over my heart of stone.

>Deathquote
Alm
I thought...I could keep this land safe...

Caeda

>Battle
Caeda
If a battle is at hand, then I will fight it with all I've got!

>Battle w/ Aversa
Caeda
Stay away! I have no business with a witch like you!

Aversa
Hmm, you're just not using your imagination. Here, I'll show you...

Caeda
Stay back, beast!

>Deathquote
Caeda
I fought as best I could... Maybe...this was meant to be...

Ike

>Battle
Ike
Damn these doubts. I believe in the path I've chosen!

>Battle w/ Priam
Ike
Doubts or no doubts, if you stand against me, I will show no mercy.

Priam
Fine by me. The way you look, the way you move—it's all perfect. You're just the kind of legend I'm fighting to become!

>Deathquote
Ike
Nngh...I lost...

Jaffar

>Battle
Jaffar
You've no right to be here. ...So die!

>Battle w/ Owain
Owain
Woe be upon you this day, evil one, for today my powers are unleashed! Can you withstand the boundless and sublimely awesome power within me?

Jaffar
...Let's find out.

Owain
...What?

Jaffar
I'm waiting. Unleash your power.

Owain
I...I will. Just as soon as the appointed time comes!

Jaffar
You won't live that long.

>Deathquote
Jaffar
So...it was my turn...

Ursula

>Battle
Ursula
Tell me... Are you afraid to die?

>Battle w/ Inigo
Inigo
Come closer, my dear.

Ursula
Why? Are you flirting with me?

Inigo
Actually, in this case, it's more of a threat.

Ursula
Ah...my favorite kind of flirting.

>Deathquote
Ursula
Nngh... What?

Ares

>Battle
Ares
Prepare to feel the bite of Ares' blade...

>Battle w/ Brady
Brady
You, in the black armor... Guess who's about to destroy you.

Ares
You? I might die of laughter first.

Brady
Oh yeah? You have no idea what I can do. Especially when you're my ticket out of here!

>Deathquote
Ares
What an unfitting end...for the knight in black...

Celica

>Battle
Celica
This battle might have been avoided if you'd only just stayed away.

>Battle w/ Kjelle
Celica
Fight me, milady! And if I win, promise you will leave this world forever!

Kjelle
Whether I leave or not is not for me to decide. But I gladly accept your challenge! En garde!

>Deathquote
Celica
It didn't have to...be this way...

Eirika

>Battle
Eirika
There's no way to resolve this amicably, is there? I thought not...

>Battle w/ Cynthia
Cynthia
Hold it right there, infidel! The mighty Cynthia has come to—

Eirika
Hyaaa!

Cynthia
Wh-whoa! What are you doing? I'm still monologuing!

Eirika
But...wouldn't it be faster to just clash and be done with it?

Cynthia
Faster ISN'T better!

>Deathquote
Eirika
It feels like every road...ends in battle...

Deirdre

>Battle
Deirdre
This is not your world to conquer! Go back whence you came!

>Battle w/ Severa
Deirdre
This is not your world to conquer! Go back whence you came!

Severa
Like I even care whose land this is! Look, it's simple... We're not going anywhere until we defeat you! Got it?

>Deathquote
Deirdre
Will you just keep fighting...forever?

Selena

>Battle
Selena
There are no more words to be spoken—only strength to be tested.

>Battle w/ Gerome
Gerome
I can see previous battles have not treated you kindly.

Selena
Perhaps not. But I am a knight, and a knight never wavers. I will not falter in the service of my lord!

>Deathquote
Selena
What can I say? I know when I have met my...match...

Linus

>Battle
Linus
Start praying! I will crush you myself, in the name of the Fang!

>Battle w/ Morgan (M)
Linus
Start praying! I will crush you myself, in the name of the Fang!

Morgan
Right... Pray, pray... ...Hey, wait a second! I didn't sign up to be crushed!

>Deathquote
Linus
Ha! Outfought...

Lloyd

>Battle
Lloyd
It matters not who you are. It's too late... I will finish you all, one by one.

>Battle w/ Morgan (F)
Lloyd
It matters not who you are. It's too late...

Morgan
Are you sure about that? I could be a fascinating individual. Not that I know myself... But surely it's at least worth talking through? Make peace, not pieces. ...Of me. ...Please?

>Deathquote
Lloyd
I thought I had this one...all sewn up...

Elincia

>Battle
Elincia
Strange... I feel as though I've fought you before... But this time shall be the last.

>Battle w/ Yarne
Elincia
I wish we could have found a peaceful way to settle this.

Yarne
I'd wish the same, if there wasn't the fate of the entire species at stake!

>Deathquote
Elincia
If I fall here...what will become of my people...

Nergal

>Battle
Nergal
Ha! You're just a roach beneath my boot!

>Battle w/ Laurent
Nergal
Ha! You're just a roach beneath my boot!

Laurent
Oh dear... How do I even begin to dissect that statement?

>Deathquote
Nergal
I...lost? No...I refuse to accept it...

Jamke

>Battle
Jamke
Run home, or die in this foreign world!

>Battle w/ Noire
Noire
I ch-ch-challenge you...

Jamke
Earlier, I saw an audacious woman resembling you—your twin sister?

Noire
No, we're, uh...sort of the same person. Sorry to disappoint...

>Deathquote
Jamke
Don't let this...go to your head. One wrong move, and you'll be next...

Julius

>Battle
Julius
You, defeat me? Don't make me laugh.

>Battle w/ Nah
Nah
Ours is the just cause! I will make you see it!

Julius
Try, you insignificant worm!

>Deathquote
Julius
I've been defeated? But...that's absurd...

Other Text

>End of first Player Phase
Ike
Ugh, it won't stop eating at me... I can't shake the feeling I'm making some terrible mistake. I've never felt that before... Who are these people?

Battle End

Chrom
Did we... Did we get them all?

Robin
I believe so. Listen... It's finally quiet... Good gods, that was brutal!

Chrom
Indeed. A truly epic battle by any measure... It's a testament to our troops and your tactics that we managed to prevail.

Robin
Chrom, we found this in the ruins.

Chrom
Another Einherjar card?

Robin
Looks like it. This one says: "Ike, the Radiant Hero."

Chrom
Interesting... The hero who wielded Aether in the legends of Tellius. Shall we hear him out?

Ike Recruitment Conversation

Ike
That was impressive. I've never thought anyone half as strong as you. And believe me, I've crossed paths with my share of armies... The name's Ike. Ever heard of me?

>Question: Have you heard of Ike?

>Yes
Ike
Well, that saves me some explaining. I'm not good with introductions anyway.

>No
Ike
All right, then let me tell you a little about myself. Well...more like one thing about myself. I fight for the Greil Mercenaries. ...Sorry, I'm not very good with introductions.

>After Question
Ike
The army I was just fighting alongside was full of kings and lords from all over... I didn't ask for their personal histories, but they were tough. I could feel it in my bones. So, needless to say, I'm surprised to have met someone even tougher. That wasn't dumb luck, either. You'd have beaten us thirteen times out of a dozen. How did you get so strong? Is it because all your units are skilled? Does your strategy make them more than the sum of their parts? Or, is there some other unseen connection between you all?

>Question: Does your power come from unseen bonds?

>Yes
Ike
Impressive indeed. Battles shows who people really are. I felt it out there with you. Your army moved as one. That takes trust, and time, and effort. You won because you were there for each other. That puts you right up there with Marth, a man I met here. Of course, simply finding the strongest fighters will still yield a strong army. There's no one right answer...but you've definitely sold me on your method. So, are you going back to your world now? If you want, I could go with you. I am a mercenary, after all. This one's free of charge. What you taught me is payment enough!

>No
Ike
Hmm... Not the answer I expected. But I guess it's a matter of pride, right? It takes a lot of work to train strong warriors. Even more to teach them to move as one... Why chalk up winning tactics to some unseen force? That's your hard work. To be honest, that's sort of how I do things, too. One thing I realized quick after coming here and meeting all these high-and-mighties... I am not a born leader. Sure, I've led mercenaries. I've even been general of an army...but never for long. I can't explain it. I like my comrades, and I've seen the value of teamwork. It just never gets...warm and fuzzy. I end up drifting elsewhere as soon as the fighting's done. I guess it's just in my nature.
...Funny, I never talk this much. What's gotten into me? It must have been that fight—going up against your team. I feel like we've all known each other forever now. You know, like you and I are on the same trajectory. Maybe we should stick together. I'd like to fight with you again—this time, as an ally.

Recruit Ike > Yes
Ike
Seems we should fight together.

Einherjar Series Epilogue

Old Hubba
You did it? You actually did it?! ...Er, that is, I knew you would do it!

Chrom
Hubba...? What are you doing here?

Old Hubba
Waiting for you, of course! I knew you would win, and I knew you would come!

Chrom
You didn't sound so certain a moment ago...

Old Hubba
Oh, these weak, bony old hands could have never rounded up all those cards alone. But you did it! You're heroes! The Outrealms owe you all a great debt!

Chrom
...Then we're truly done here? All the Einherjar are captured?

Old Hubba
Indeed! No more nostalgic banter battles and inter-era cross-generational headaches! Every last Einherjar is back, sealed safe and sound in their little cards.

Chrom
Strange... Suddenly I almost feel sorry for them.

Old Hubba
Er, sometimes Old Hubba's hearing isn't so great... Did you just say you felt sorry for those rogue Einherjar?

Chrom
They didn't seem like phantoms... They seemed like real people.

Old Hubba
Ah... Well yes, they can seem that way. But I assure you, they are just reflections.

Chrom
Mmm... That's a good word for them. "Reflections"... As we fought, and spoke, it often felt like they were reflecting on their lives... Rehearsing some brief moment from their past they needed us to see...

Old Hubba
Sounds as though you learned some things on the road to victory... You honor the memory of those they once were. I'll be sure the Einherjar know that.

Chrom
Thank you. Then we will head back to our world. Where will you go, Hubba?

Old Hubba
Nowhere. The Outrealms are my home, after all.

Chrom
You'll remain here all alone?

Old Hubba
Oh, I've been doing it for years! Centuries! Eons! Maybe even decades. I lost count. Truth is, I used to live in your world... But after my sweet Bea passed, the Outrealms just felt like a better fit. Besides, from what you showed me here, it seems like the old place is in good hands.

Chrom
Then I suppose this is good-bye, old timer. Gods help me, I think I might even miss you...

Old Hubba
Well now, don't be so sure this is the last you'll ever see of Old Hubba! You never know what the future holds... Er, YOU never do, but Old Hubba does! Hah ha! Propheseed it ages ago! ...Prophesawed? ...Had prophesiz—

Chrom
Good-bye, Hubba.