Xenologue: Smash Brethren 1 (Script)
Contents
Before Battle
Old Hubba
Ah! You have returned once again! Huzzah!
Chrom
Old Hubba. Now then, where are we off to? One of your troubled Outrealms? More historical heroes we need to defeat, I assume?
Old Hubba
Yes, indeed, indeed. An army of rogue Einherjar. ...Er, two armies, in fact. And, um...well, they shooed me away before I could convince either you were allies.
Chrom
They shooed you away...?
Old Hubba
Said my staring was all creepy! Pah! Why would I peep at a mage?! All those robes. No, it was the pegasus knight BEHIND the mage I was looking at, heh heh... Mmm...
Chrom
*Sigh* Let's just get to the battle...
Battle Start
Edward
Empress! A party has appeared just outside this chamber.
Sanaki
A force from another world...
Edward
Can we count them as allies?
Sanaki
With no proof of such, we must assume they stand against us.
Edward
Then we must take them down.
Sanaki
Yes.
Edward
There are several other chambers down here as well...
Sanaki
Yes, there may be more enemies waiting inside any of them. Be careful, Edward.
Edward
Always.
Robin
Hmm...it appears to be some sort of subterranean ruin.
Chrom
It's close quarters—we'll need to position ourselves carefully. Have we located the enemy?
Robin
The first room on the right—units are mobilizing against us.
Chrom
I see several other rooms as well... There could be more enemies inside any of them.
Robin
Or perhaps allies...
Chrom
In any case, let's start with the flies in swatting distance. Move out!
Battle Conversations
Allies
Roy
>Talk w/Chrom
Roy
Thank you for your help, er...
Chrom
Chrom. I'm the commander of these otherworldly forces.
Roy
Why are you here?
Chrom
Er, yes... the reason why we came? ...Here? ...Today? ...That reason? (Damn...Neither side believes they summoned us... But I can't tell him the truth...)
Roy
Did you say something?
Chrom
No, it's nothing. Would you believe I'm not really certain why we're here myself?
Roy
Really?
Chrom
There was a sudden surge of light, and then boom! We woke up here.
Roy
...But none of your troops seem surprised or disoriented.
Chrom
Well... *ahem* That's because we...have drilled for this situation.
Roy
...You train to be transported by random surges of light?
Chrom
They could strike at any moment! We must be prepared.
Roy
That's...interesting. In any case, we are most grateful for the help. Thank you.
Chrom
Of course. Grrr... Damn you, Hubba!
>Deathquote
Roy
The rest...is in the visitors' hands...
Cecilia
>Talk w/Stahl
Stahl
Do you need any help over here?
Cecilia
So far I'm holding my own. Thank you
Stahl
What about supplies?
Cecilia
I think I'll manage.
Stahl
*Sigh* All right, I'll try asking elsewhere
Cecilia
Are you always this fastidious?
Stahl
It's all I'm really good at. Pretty pathetic, right?
Cecilia
I didn't say that. Being prepared saves lives. Our group could stand to learn a thing or two from you.
Stahl
Really? Wow, I... Um...
Cecilia
Did I offend?
Stahl
No, I'm just not used to compliments. I'm trying to figure out how to react.
Cecilia
Hah!
>Deathquote
Cecilia
It seems I'm a better teacher than I am a warrior...
Zephiel
>Talk w/ Miriel
Miriel
Pardon me.
Zephiel
What, damn you?
Miriel
My name is Miriel. I have journeyed here from another world
Zephiel
Fascinating. And?
Miriel
You seem to be distancing yourself from your compatriots. Is there any reason?
Zephiel
How is that your concern?
Miriel
Despite exceptional ability, you tend to minimize interactions with allied units. An understanding of your psyche might provide solutions to future problems. Such as, for example, a soldier of like disposition appearing in our own ranks.
Zephiel
What rubbish.
Miriel
Expound upon this, please.
Zephiel
You just said I'm exceptional, right? Do I really need other people to be more exceptional?
Miriel
It is not outside the realm of possibility.
Zephiel
What about the theory that others will just get in my way?
Miriel
Also a valid theory.
Zephiel
Then why divert me from a theory I've proven to test one that may fail?
Miriel
...Pure scientific curiosity?
Zephiel
You know what they say about curiosity and the cat.
Miriel
There are no studies that proven felines any more cautious than other mammals...
>Deathquote
Zephiel
I am done... Now those warriors from afar must prove their worth...
Lilina
>Talk w/Kellam
Lilina
Knight from afar, I just wanted to thank you for fighting alongside us.
Kellam
...I'm sorry. Are you talking to me?
Lilina
Who else would I be talking to?
Kellam
*Gasp* You actually see me?!
Lilina
Don't be silly. How could I miss you in that hulking suit of armor?
Kellam
Ah, so what you REALLY saw was my armor.
Lilina
Hmm, perhaps. I grew up amidst men in hulking armor, after all.
Kellam
And here I thought she noticed ME...
>Deathquote
Lilina
Roy will finish...what I've started!
Lugh
>Talk w/Gaius
Gaius
Hey, wait a minute!
Lugh
Something wrong?
Gaius
Did you change clothes when I wasn't looking?
Lugh
Haha! You must have bumped into my twin brother.
Gaius
Aren't you two a little young to be fighting?
Lugh
Yeah, probably.
Gaius
Don't your parents worry?
Lugh
...We grew up in an orphanage
Gaius
Oh.
Lugh
And my caretaker there was killed in the war.
Gaius
I'm sorry to hear it.
Lugh
It's all right. Others have seen worse.
Gaius
Nothing a little sugar won't cure. You want a bite of this?
Lugh
Oh, s-sure. Thanks!
>Deathquote
Lugh
Raigh, can you hear me? They're...they're too strong...
Sophia
>Talk w/Tharja
Tharja
Might I borrow you for a moment?
Sophia
What...what can I do for you?
Tharja
You wield dark magic, right?
Sophia
Yes... Why?
Tharja
Hee. Then maybe you can help.
Sophia
With...what, exactly?
Tharja
Teach me some of the hexes you use in your world. That's as basic as dark magic gets, isn't it?
Sophia
Hexes? I don't really dabble in...I mean...it's not really right to...
Tharja
Don't try and hide it. You wield frightful power. You derive great pleasure from the torment of others!
Sophia
...Oh. Is that a vulnerary over there? I'd better pick it up... Good-bye!
Tharja
You can run from me, but you cannot run from your dark destiny! Hee hee...
>Deathquote
Sophia
Even if I fail...you'll never...
Raigh
>Talk w/ Olivia
Raigh
You.
Olivia
Uh, me?
Raigh
You come from another world, right? Can I ask you a favor?
Olivia
What is it?
Raigh
They say you're a good dancer. Can you show me? I'm curious if I've ever seen moves like yours.
Olivia
Do I have to?
Raigh
Dancers in our world give warriors the will to keep fighting. Maybe you have the same power.
Olivia
Yes, but I... I just... I have this thing about dancing, see?
Raigh
What? Are you sick?
Olivia
No, just...painfully shy.
Raigh
But they say you're amazing! How did you develop stage fright? Your world must be one strange place.
Olivia
Um, I guess?
>Deathquote
Raigh
If I can't stop them... How will Lugh?
Shanna
>Talk w/Cherche
Shanna
There, there...
Cherche
Is something amiss with your mount?
Shanna
She's in pain. A rock got wedged in her hoof
Cherche
Oh, that is dreadful. May I have a look? ...Ah, that's no so bad. I can get that out for you. You just need to... There.
Shanna
Oh, you did it! Thank you!
Cherche
You are quite welcome. My Minerva often chips her talons and loses scales. I suppose I've got a knack for these things.
Shanna
You'll have to teach me some of those tricks later.
Cherche
I would be delighted.
>Deathquote
Shanna
Nngh, they got me...I have to escape...
Wolt
>Talk w/Noire
Wolt
Hey, listen...
Noire
Wh-what is it?!
Wolt
What was all that screaming about blood and vengeance and such?
Noire
Oh, uh... Heh heh. That? Nothing.
Wolt
You almost seem like two people. Is that how folks in your world act?
Noire
WHY DO YOU ASK, WRETCH?!
Wolt
...Uh, well, it helps to be ready for it when making conversation, for one.
Noire
...Oh. In that case, don't worry. It's just a me thing.
Wolt
So everyone else is...er, normal?
Noire
Hey! I'm totally normal!
Wolt
Uh-huh, totally normal...
>Deathquote
Wolt
Sorry, Lord Roy...I can't...ahh...
Perceval
>Talk w/ Nah
Nah
Pardon me, sir knight!
Perceval
Hmm? Who are you?
Nah
My name is Nah, and I hail from a world far from here. I was hoping to ask you something.
Perceval
Yes? What?
Nah
Do you have beings like me in your world, sir?
Nah
Women who turn into dragons?
Nah
Exactly!
Perceval
Aye, that we do.
Nah
You mean it?
Perceval
Why is it so important?
Nah
Well, there's almost on one like me back in my world. I guess I was hoping to meet someone like me here.
Perceval
Then I am sorry to disappoint, my lady, but dragonkin are few even in our world.
Nah
I see...
Perceval
But cheer up. If dragonkin exist in our two worlds, then they must exist in others as well. And just imagine how many worlds there must be!
Nah
...Hmm, that is a comforting thought. Thank you, sir knight!
Perceval
Of course.
>Deathquote
Perceval
The forces of Tellius have been trained well... I underestimated them...
Enemies
Ike
>Battle
Ike
You just stroll in here and act like you own the place? Try this on for size!
>Battle w/ Chrom
Ike
You're the commander of these otherworldly forces? You seem like a man who could be reasoned with.
Chrom
I would be, but I'm not here to reason—I'm here to fight. Shall we?
>Deathquote
Ike
Hmph... Not bad...
Mist
>Battle
Mist
Please! Leave this place!
>Battle w/Lissa
Mist
Please! Leave this place!
Lissa
Hey, you want to gripe? Gripe to my brother.
>Deathquote
Mist
I'm sorry...Ike...
Titania
>Battle
Titania
Now you will face Titania, deputy commander of the Greil Mercenaries!
>Battle w/ Frederick
Titania
Warrior from afar. Persist in this fight, and you will face me—Titania, deputy commander of the Greil Mercenaries!
Frederick
It sounds as though you and I hold similar positions, milady. I welcome your challenge!
>Deathquote
Titania
All the years...finally caught up with me...
Lucia
>Battle
Lucia
This is our world! Our rules!
>Battle w/Sully
Lucia
Who are you? Why are you attacking us?
Sully
Hell if I care. Chrom gives orders and I crack skulls. That's how we work.
>Deathquote
Lucia
How...? They should be out of their element...
Elincia
>Battle
Elincia
Could we be the ones in the wrong? No, Elincia. Trust in our cause!
>Battle w/ Sumia
Sumia
I fight in the name of peace! So, uh...okay then.
Elincia
You can be bolder than that. I am no delicate flower that wilts at a threat.
Sumia
N-no, it's not you. It's definitely me.
>Deathquote
Elincia
You have won... I pray this means...yours was the more noble cause...
Nephenee
>Battle
Nephenee
A fight? As you wish.
>Battle w/Donnel
Donnel
Gosh, but yer purdy! Do I really have to fight ya?
Nephenee
......
Donnel
Why do girls do that? It's this here pot on m'head, ain't it?
>Deathquote
Nephenee
No...I cannot...rrgh...
Zihark
>Battle
Zihark
If a fight is upon me, then I will give it my all!
>Battle w/Panne
Zihark
Are you...a laguz? Leave. I don't want to fight you.
Panne
You are mistaken. I am a taguel. And you WILL fight me!
>Deathquote
Zihark
Incredible... I know when I'm beaten...
Brom
>Battle
Brom
Must be rough, marching all the way here from another world...
>Battle w/ Gregor
Brom
Must be rough, marching all the way here from another world...
Gregor
Is job. Gregor not mind. You also mercenary, yes? They pay well?
Brom
Not in the slightest. Shall we?
>Deathquote
Brom
All right, all right...nngh... You win...
Leonardo
>Battle
Leonardo
What say you go back to your world and let us get on with our lives in ours? ...No?
>Battle w/Nowi
Nowi
Hey! Play with me.
Leonardo
Hey! No. We're enemies, remember?
Nowi
Oh. In that case, I'll roast you alive!
Leonardo
...Well, I'd say you pretty well covered both extremes there.
>Deathquote
Leonardo
Rrgh... Damn their strength... They're too experienced...
Micaiah
>Battle
Micaiah
Whoever you are, making an enemy of me was a mistake.
>Battle w/ Tharja
Tharja
Look at you: strong, proud, beautiful... I'm going to enjoy breaking you.
Micaiah
Better than you have tried and failed, you otherworldly fiend!
>Deathquote
Micaiah
How could we be outmatched? Nngh... The others have to escape... Live to fight again...
Sigrun
>Battle
Sigrun
No one defies the empress and lives.
>Battle w/Cherche
Sigrun
No one defies the empress and lives.
Cherche
Oh, so just by being here, I'm expected to submit to your ruler?
Sigrun
There is one other option: you can die!
>Deathquote
Sigrun
Beware, Empress! They are...strong...
Soren
>Battle
Soren
Whatever your motives...you must be dealt with.
>Battle w/Henry
Henry
Oh, are we fighting? Because I'm kind of powerful.
Soren
Why should I care? If you're an enemy of Ike's, you have to deal with me.
>Deathquote
Soren
I...miscalculated...
Mia
>Battle
Mia
You move well. I can tell I'm going to enjoy this fight...
>Battle w/Say'ri
Mia
You move well. I can tell I'm going to enjoy this fight.
Say'ri
As will I, from the look of it. But I shall let our blades decide.
>Deathquote
Mia
Ahh...well fought...
Ashnard
>Battle
Ashnard
Hmph... You're outmatched.
>Battle w/Walhart
Ashnard
You wear a bold expression, but you're outmatched.
Walhart
You are lost. But once I have broken you, I will put you on the right path.
>Deathquote
Ashnard
Good! How my heart quickens! We must do this...again...
Sanaki
>Battle
Sanaki
Who are you? Begone from this world! I command it!
>Battle w/Emmeryn
Emmeryn
Now...you face me...
Sanaki
Why are you on a battlefield if you can barely talk?
Emmeryn
My...reasons...
>Deathquote
Sanaki
Nngh... I am empress and apostle! You shall pay for this affront...
Sephiran
>Battle
Sephiran
You'd do better not to fight me, but I won't stop you.
>Battle w/Aversa
Aversa
My, aren't you a fine soldier?
Sephiran
Save your breath, witch.
Aversa
So be it! I'll scar up that pretty little face of yours!
>Deathquote
Sephiran
I've no choice. I must withdraw...
Sothe
>Battle
Sothe
Leave or die, but don't waste any more of my time.
>Battle w/Owain
Owain
At last I have you, archenemy! See how my sword hand—
Sothe
Huh? I don't even know you, so you can skip the speeches.
>Deathquote
Sothe
Agh, I have to retreat...
Edward
>Battle
Edward
Whatever brought you here can't keep you here! I won't let it!
>Battle w/ Severa
Severa
Hey, you. You're seriously planning to fight me? Because I do have better things to do than play with boys.
Edward
In that case, I don't have time to fight with girls!
Severa
Oh, so you think I can't win because I'm a girl? That's it. I'm going to rip you apart!
Edward
Look, just make up your mind...
>Deathquote
Edward
No... How could...
Geoffrey
>Battle
Geoffrey
A knight lives for the fight and rises to every challenge!
>Battle w/Gerome
Geoffrey
A mask? Hiding a weighty past, are we?
Gerome
You should be less concerned with my appearance than the battle before you.
>Deathquote
Geoffrey
A fighter like you...could have saved us so much hardship...
Black Knight
>Battle
Black Knight
A challenge, is it? Hmm. First, a test to see if you've earned that privilege!
>Battle w/ Noire
Noire
Scary guy? Check. Black armor? Check. Concealed face? Check. Um...this is not good.
Black Knight
Flee home to your own realm, little one.
Noire
Um...this is not good. ACK! B-but, I can't do that...
>Deathquote
Black Knight
Never did I think to meet my match...in this world...
Other Text
>End of first Player Phase
Elincia
Visitors from another world... Why would they come all this way? Just to fight against us...? I pray we're not making a terrible mistake here...
>End of first Enemy Phase
Shanna
I hear troops marching... What's all the commotion?
Lugh
It appears another army has joined the fray.
Shanna
Are they with us or against us?
Lugh
An excellent question. But as I see it, any enemy of our enemy—
Shanna
Is a friend!
Lugh
Or at least a stroke of good luck. Let's not jump to conclusions.
Shanna
Then let us confirm it firsthand. Come on!
>Doors to Titania's group open
Titania
What? Who opened the door?
Soren
Take care. It could be a trap.
Titania
...What's going on outside?
Soren
Seems the fighting's begun. I don't recognize one side...
Titania
More enemies?
Soren
A logical assumption.
Titania
Then they must fall. Follow me!
>Doors to Ike's group open
Ike
What? The door just...
Elincia
How fares the battle out there?
Ike
Hard to say from here, but it appears they've called in reinforcements.
Elincia
What should we do?
Ike
We? We should fight. But you should stay here.
Elincia
What? Why?
Ike
Because I can tell you have your doubts, and doubts will get you killed out there. Let us deal with the battle until you sort it out.
Elincia
No, Ike. I cannot stay behind while you all put yourselves in danger. I will fight with you.
Ike
...You're certain?
Elincia
I will fight with you. Yes. I won't waver.
>Doors to Roy's group open
Lilina
Roy! The doors have finally opened!
Roy
Then there's still hope. Let's get back in the fight! The others need our help.
Lilina
Agreed!
>Doors to Sephiran's group open
Sephiran
Huh? Why did the doors open? ...Why now?
Micaiah
I didn't touch them... It must be a trick of some kind.
Sephiran
The enemy seems to have enlisted some kind of otherworldly force.
Micaiah
If they think that's all it will take, they're in for a big surprise!
Battle End
Chrom
That's all of them. But these ruins go deeper...
Robin
I don't sense any threat. I think it's safe to say we're done here.
Chrom
Then it's time to go.
Robin
Chrom, one moment. We found this in one of the western chambers.
Chrom
An Einherjar card? "Elincia, Devoted Queen." She was a great hero of Tellius, if I remember correctly. What's her story, I wonder?
Elincia Recruitment Conversation
Elincia
I knew you were not my enemy. I should have listened to my heart. Please forgive me for wronging you. My name is Elincia. I don't suppose you have heard of me?
>Question: Have you heard of Elincia?
>Yes
Elincia
Then I've underestimated you, my lady. After such brilliant fighting, I should put nothing past you again.
>No
Elincia
That stands to reason. By birth, I am queen of Crimea, a kingdom on the continent of Tellius. But it was believed my existence would create unwelcome political strife. Because of this, I was raised in secrecy and kept from my people. But a sheltered life taught me other things. ...Self-sufficiency being one.
>After Answer
Elincia
Lady Robin, was it? I wish to ask you something. Your world has kingdoms, yes? Or something akin to them? They come in many forms in my world, and each is led by a ruler. Some are strong and kind, but far too many are tyrants of the highest order. Tell me, what is your ruler like? He must be flawless for one as great as you to serve him...
>Question: Do you serve a flawless ruler?
>Yes
Elincia
Then count me jealous...I did not ask to rule Crimea—the duty was thrust upon me by birth. Still, I often wonder whether or not I am living up to my people's expectations. Please, tell me more about your ruler, Lady Robin. Perhaps I might learn something from it...
>No
Elincia
Really? That surprises me. I know kings are only mortal, and mortals are flawed, but still... There must be rulers greater than me. I tend to hesitate when the situation calls for swift decisions. Still, I endeavor each day to serve my people as best I am able. Could it be your ruler has the same doubts? What about the other kings and leaders of your world, Lady Robin? Surely they must all see things quite differently. Please, tell me more about them. Such insight may make me a better queen...
Mmm...I see... Thank you, Lady Robin. You know tales of many kings and the myriad paths they walk. I feel as if I see things more clearly. Will you be returning to your own world now? If so, I should very much like to join you. It's the least I can do in exchange for the knowledge you've shared.
Recruit Elincia > Yes
Elincia
I'll join you on the battle lines.
