Chapter 24: Battle Reunion (Script)

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Main Story

Before battle

Narration
The Crimean army defeats General Petrine, one of King Ashnard's feared Four Riders, and finally arrives home. The princess's return  is met with the jubilation and tears of the retainers who have managed to survive. "As long as we have Princess Elincia, Crimea will be liberated." These are the words that gave the people hope as they endured the harsh rule of a conquering country. The silent masses, who long for the restoration of their homeland, slowly begin to give voice to their dream. Surely, they think, this chance to see Crimea freed will not be wasted.

Geoffrey
Can it be?

Bastian
There is no mistake in my words. The princess has returned to Crimea! Lady Lucia serves as her guide. They should be on their way here as we speak.

Geoffrey
How long it's been since we've seen the princess...We have been living for the day where we  steal the eyes from Daein's army and bring her home. And now it has come.

Bastian
Indeed. For His Majesty, for the Queen, and..for Crown Prince Renning as well...We must act as one and support our beloved Princess Elincia.

Geoffrey
Yes. If all goes well...our dearest wish will soon come to fulfillment.

Bastian
There's no time to wait. If we wish to properly greet the princess and her retinue, there is much to be done.

Geoffrey
Right! Let's let everyone know! We must divide the tasks and begin preparations for a feast at once!

Bastian
And flowers must be prepared for the princess's chamber! Oh, we mustn't forget music and entertainment, either.

Geoffrey
I suppose I shall have to polish the silver tableware I was hiding, too.

Bastian
You? You possess such refined things? I figured a rustic boor like you would have sold them for a lamb shank.

Geoffrey
I received the silver from His Majesty when I was awarded my knighthood... I have been saving it for just such an occasion.

Bastian
Well done! Get ready! We are going to be very, very busy! Ha ha! What a fantastic day this will be!

Ike
The Crimean retainers are waiting for us at this Castle Delbray?

Lucia
Yes. In your absence, Princess, we used the cellars beneath the castle as a secret meeting place. It is from there that we contacted other retainers who were hiding throughout the land.

Ike
And no one was discovered?

Lucia
We disguised ourselves as merchants or peasants, and Daein looked right past us. Their arrogance is without equal...However, now that we've heard of your return, we are bringing out our hidden Crimean armor and polishing away!

Elincia
Merchants? Ha! Geoffrey is one thing, but I cannot imagine Bastian as a shopkeeper.

Lucia
No one could. That's why he dressed as a street performer.

Elincia
Now that, I can see! I'm sure it suited him perfectly. Did he juggle and gambol about? Hee hee!!

Lucia
And Geoffrey... Never have you seen a merchant with such perfect posture!

Elincia
Hee hee hee! That sounds just like him.

Mist
Princess Elincia seems to be having a wonderful time. She's been smiling and laughing for hours.

Ranulf
It seems she and Lucia grew up together. She feels completely at ease around her.

Ike
The princess seemed to be of good cheer when she was with us as well, but...I suppose she was putting on a brave face.

Titania
When I see her in this light, I'm reminded that she's still only a young woman. What we see now is the princess as she was before Daein's attack. That is the true Princess Elincia.

Ranulf
It's good to be home, isn't it? We've still many battles ahead, but for tonight, we should relax and let ourselves forget our cares. No one can continue under this much stress forever, right?

Ike
I suppose you're right.

Exit base

Geoffrey
Today's the happy day the princess returns, yet the goddess sees fit to bring rain...

Bastian
Calm rain is like a kiss upon the face. A scent and feel unparalleled in kind. Reunions in the rain are most heartfelt.

Geoffrey
Say, Bastian... How far do you suppose the princess and her escort have come? Why aren't they here yet?

Bastian
...Sigh. Listen, friend. You have asked me that same question fifty-eight times. And I have responded fifty-seven times. But now, fifty-eight comes anon...You. Need. To. Calm. Yourself.

Geoffrey
I know, but--

Bastian
It's only a little while longer. Make no mistake, our princess will arrive today. I understand your impatience, I really do. But you're the general of our little army. If you act so, the men will react in kind.

Geoffrey
You, you're right...

Bastian
A true knight is the essence of composure. Take a deep breath. Breathe in...and out...

Geoffrey
...Sigh......Woooooo...!...Whew...

Bastian
See? Don't you feel better?

Geoffrey
...Hmmm...Ah, blast! It's no good! I'm going to go...uh... Check on...stuff!

Bastian
What am I supposed to do with him?

Geoffrey
They're here! I see them!

Bastian
What? Really?

Geoffrey
That's them, isn't it? The princess's army?

Bastian
Where? Show me where you're looking. Geoffrey, that's not the princess...Those are...Daein troops!

Geoffrey
What? No! Please tell me you're joking...

Lucia
Once we cross the hills, we'll be in Delbray territory. Count Bastian went ahead of us, so they should know of your return by now. Speaking of which...here he comes now! I suppose he couldn't wait any longer and came riding to meet you. How sweet.

Unknown
Princess Elincia! Lady Lucia!

Elincia
Bastian! There's no need for you to rush so! I'm coming in your direction anyway--
Elincia

Bastian
We've been attacked! Castle Delbray is surrounded by enemy troops!

Elincia
No!

Lucia
It can't be...

Bastian
Geoffrey's acting as a decoy. You must continue on this road to the southwest.

Lucia
So the enemy's found us, eh?

Lucia
Nothing to do about it but change course. I'll lead you to another hiding place.

Elincia
Wh-what are you saying, Lucia? We must help Geoffrey! Bastian?

Lucia
Luck was not with us, Princess. We have no choice. We'll have to abandon our companions in Castle Delbray.

Elincia
No!! We will not!! Geoffrey and the others have survived so much already... I will not abandon them!

Lucia
Princess, please understand. If we could do so without danger to you, we would gladly risk our lives to go back.

Elincia
We cannot do this! Please, Lucia! We must go to the castle! ...Bastian! You must not do this thing!

Bastian
Geoffrey is a knight. In the name of our friend's honor, Princess, you must escape.

Elincia
No... No! They've survived this long! They're alive! NO!!!

Lucia
General Ike... We don't have much time. While we stand here squabbling, Daein scouts may spot our position. Please move the army southwest on this road.

Ike
No.

Lucia
Pardon? What did you say?

Ike
We're going to the castle. If it's surrounded by Daein troops, we cut our way through and join the other knights. Understood?

Lucia
Weren't you listening? I said we had no choice but to leave them behind! They were lost to us the moment the enemy discovered and surrounded them!

Ike
They're not so lost that we can't take them back.

Lucia
You are the general of Crimea's army, are you not?...Even if only for the moment? I would hope that you would act more in accordance with your responsibilities.

Ike
I didn't choose or ask to be general. I was put here by matters of time and circumstance. But, as a mercenary, I have a contract with Princess Elincia that's still in effect. That means she's my employer. And right now, my employer says she wants to go and save the people stuck in that castle. Is that correct, Elincia?

Elincia
Yes. I don't want... I don't want anyone else to be sacrificed.

Ike
So...we're going to help them. If you're so worried about the princess, I'll leave her here with you, and you can keep her safe.

Elincia
My lord Ike...


Ike
They're coming into view! Combat formations!

Ike
Our goal is to rescue those knights near the castle!

Deployed only Greil Mercenary characters

Ike
Attention! Greil's Mercenaries, move out! The enemy awaits, and we go to meet him!

Geoffrey
Until the princess's army is out of sight, we must not let the enemy spot them! Do what you must to draw their attention!

Crimean Soldier
Yes, sir!

Rikard
These Crimean refugees are no easy meat. And there are more of them than I expected. Hmm...

Daein Soldier
G-General Rikard! Enemy reinforcements are approaching from the east!

Rikard
What?

Daein Soldier
It appears to be troops from Princess Crimea's army!

Rikard
The army that brushed aside our troops in Daein and defeated General Petrine at the Riven Bridge? They're marching towards us? Fantastic! I was getting bored hunting stragglers. Let's smash all of these curs and wrap ourselves in glory.
 
Crimean Soldier
G-General Geoffrey! It's the Crimean army! Princess Elincia's army is headed this way!

Geoffrey
Fools! What are you thinking, Bastian? Oh, Princess... It's not too late. Please take wing and flee!

After 1st turn

Elincia
Lucia, Bastian... Are you sure you want to do this?

Bastian
The words of Ike ring yet on in my ears...

Lucia
We were so trapped by our own ideas that we were unable to sympathize with your feelings. I'm terribly sorry.

Elincia
Because the two of you think to put me above all else, you say you will sacrifice your lives for me. Yet... Even if I'm able to borrow of Ike's strength and win back Crimea... If the cost of that victory is the
lives of the two of you, I shall never smile again. And joy? Never again would that emotion fill my heart...

Lucia
Princess Elincia...

Elincia
Please aid Ike and rescue Geoffrey and the others. Then return to me. Come back alive.

Bastian
For you, we would the world itself depart.

Lucia
We'll be back.

Bastian talks to Ike

Bastian
H-hold a moment! Please, my brave general!

Ike
You again?

Bastian
I was but a humble court official in the service of our late king. My name is Bastian, Count of Fayre. Allow me to give you proper greeting and respects, General Ike. Many thanks are due to you! I am here to formally request your permission to join in the battle taking place in the--

Ike
Shut up! We're in combat! If you want to prattle on and on like this, do so after we defeat the enemy!

Bastian
Oh, yes, but of course...Well! It seems I've found yet another font of good humor... Hmph.

Lucia talks to Ike

Lucia
General Ike! Allow me to apologize for my earlier remarks! I've a selfish request, but... I would like to join--

Ike
Yeah, all right, fine. Now hurry up!

Lucia
Eh?

Ike
If you've got the time to apologize, you've got time to take out some enemies!

Lucia
Of course! To save my companions, I will give my all!

Ike
Fantastic. Now let's go!

Ike talks to Geoffrey

Ike
Are you Sir Geoffrey?

Geoffrey
Eh? Who are you?

Ike
I'm Ike. I'm leading the Crimean army for Princess Elincia!

Geoffrey
The princess, where is she?

Ike
Don't worry. I didn't bring her to the battlefield with me.

Geoffrey
I see... Thank goodness...Thank you for that regard!

Ike
Are the other soldiers inside the castle?

Geoffrey
Yes. I'm sure they're staving off any attacks by enemy infiltrators.

Ike
Good. I'm glad we made it in time. Let's combine forces and finish this!

Bastian talks to Geoffrey

Bastian
Are you well, my friend?

Geoffrey
Bastian...? Why did you come back?

Bastian
I'll explain it to you later! For the sake of the princess, expend your energy on living!

Geoffrey
Understood!

Lucia talks to Geoffrey

Lucia
Geoffrey! I'm so glad we made it in time!

Geoffrey
Lucia, my sister...What are you doing? Why did you leave the side of the princess!

Lucia
There's no time to discuss it now! Just know that she is safe. If you want to see her yourself, you'd best try and survive!

Geoffrey
Sister! Wait! ...Blast!

Kieran talks to Geoffrey

Kieran
Crimean Royal Knight, Fifth Platoon Captain Kieran reporting for duty, sir!

Geoffrey
Kieran! You live?

Kieran
Yes sir, General! I was taken prisoner by Daein and held in the dungeon of Canteus Castle. Oh, it was a vile place! They tried all manner of terrible tortures on me...but I resisted to the last! Then I was freed by a company of mercenaries in the hire of Princess Elincia! Since that time, I have been faithfully at the side of the princess protecting her from all harm!

Geoffrey
Is the princess in good spirits?

Kieran
She is! General Geoffrey, it is her great wish that you live, so that she may see you once again!

Geoffrey
Is that...so? Very well! Now that I've heard that, I must stay alive at any cost! Rally your hearts, men of Crimea! We will fight and we will win! The princess needs her castle!

Visit the northern village

Woman
Oh, thank the goddess! The Crimean army has arrived. We who have suffered so much under Daein's rule will finally be free! We can put our faith in that, can't we? If there's anything we can do to help, we'll do it. Please, rescue our beloved Crimea.

Visit the western village

Man
You're part of the army that brought the princess, aren't you? Oh, you've done a great thing! I've been hiding this scroll so I could give it to you. Use it to drive Daein out of our homeland! You can do it!

After a certain amount of turns

Black Knight
Is that the Crimean army?...Where is Gawain's son?...Ah... He's much improved...He is his father's son after all. Contrary to my initial estimation, he may prove to be worthy.

Ike
What? Him...It's him!

Enemy reaches the seize spot or past the turn limit

Titania
Ike! The castle has fallen to the enemy!

Ike
Curses! We were too slow.


Rikard is attacked

Rikard
I am Rikard! Your corpse will be the sustenance that feeds my hunger for fame!

Rikard is killed

Rikard
No matter one's proven deeds,...one defeat unmans us all...And so...it ends...

Black Knight is attacked

Black Knight
Fool! Run now, and I'll let you live.

Ike is killed by the Black Knight

Ike
Urghgg... I'm......not strong...enough...yet...

Black Knight
Is that all you have? It seems you do not possess the talents to surpass your father after all. A pity.

After Battle

After battle

Black Knight
And yet another general of Daein is defeated...I wonder how powerful you will become, army of Crimea. I look forward to our next meeting...

Bastian, Lucia, and Geoffrey are alive

Geoffrey, Bastian, and Lucia are alive

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able
to save them.

Elincia
As am I!

Ike
All right, shall we return? If I'm going to be fighting with them, I should probably introduce myself.

Elincia
Wait, my lord Ike.

Ike
Yes?

Elincia
As you said, Lucia and the others are very important to me. They are family. I may presume too much, but...well...My lord Ike, you and the others are also irreplaceable to me, so... I ask for your continued support!

Ike
Of course. It's an honor.

Geoffrey was killed

Geoffrey was killed

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well...

Elincia
As do I.

Bastian was killed

Bastian was killed

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them.

Elincia
But...Bastian was lost...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know...

Geoffrey and Bastian were killed

Bastian and Geoffrey were killed

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well...

Elincia
And...Bastian was lost as well...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know...

Lucia was killed

Lucia was killed


Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them.

Elincia
But...Lucia was lost...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know...

Geoffrey and Lucia were killed

Geoffrey and Lucia were killed

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well...

Elincia
And...Lucia was lost as well...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know...

Lucia and Bastian were kiled

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them.

Elincia
But...Lucia and Bastian were lost...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know...

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed

Elincia
My lord Ike!

Ike
Princess Elincia! So you came after all.

Elincia
Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was.

Ike
I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well...

Elincia
And...Lucia and Bastian were lost as well...

Ike
Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame.

Elincia
I...I know... Still...so much death...

Conversation continues

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were alive

Geoffrey
Princess!

Elincia
Geoffrey!

Geoffrey
Princess... Ah, to behold you again...It's... It's...

Elincia
If you had lost your life today, this reunion would not be taking place. Geoffrey, do you hear me? Be careful!

Geoffrey
Yes, Princess. Lucia...told me of what occurred. Our country and princess now exist as one. It was never our intent to sacrifice your feelings for the sake of the nation. Please forgive us.

Bastian
But soft! What luck that we do feel fate's kiss? Anon, the clouds do part, the rains do stop. Heaven itself does sing and thus rejoice. At the return of our one true ruler! Oh, Princess... Until world's end, do you we vow to follow! We are planets of your fair blazing sun!

Lucia
No longer will we think of honor and dying in so cavalier a fashion. No matter the difficulties we face, we will choose the road that allows us to continue living at your side.

Ike
Why appear now? Do you mean to tell me you purposely waited until the battle was over?

Black Knight
Hmph. I know how your mind works. I assumed you would attack the moment you saw me. But perhaps you've learned to judge the importance of time and place.

Ike
To a mercenary, nothing's more important than the contract between him and his employer.

Black Knight
Shall we call off our contest then? When you die here, you'll be in breach of contract after all.

Ike
That's not a problem. All I have to do is win... Ready yourself!

Black Knight
Hmph.

Black Knight
You're not as overly clumsy as I had feared. It is regrettable that your weapon is so poorly made.

Ike
Why do my attacks have no effect?

Black Knight
My armor is blessed by the goddess. Only weapons that are also blessed can so much as scratch it.

Ike
Grrr... So common weaponry is useless? Is that it?

Black Knight
You should not worry about such trivialities. You possess the sacred blade Ragnell, do you not?

Ike
Ah!

Black Knight
It is the counterpart to my blade, Alondite. Tell me you were not idiot enough to leave it in that place. You took it with you, did you not? Along with your father's corpse?

Ike
That...that sword? The one you threw to my father like an act of charity? The one he refused? That's Ragnell?

Black Knight
I claim victory today. When next we meet, bring Ragnell. Without the proper weapon, I grow bored.

Ike
...

Base Conversations

Friends

Marcia
Ah! Ike! There, hiding in the shadows of that tent! Grab him!

Ike
Huh? What?

Makalov
Hey! Ouch! Come on, you gotta let me go!

Marcia
Stop whining you little baby! Get over here!

Marcia
You spineless sop! You never learn, do you?

Ike
What's going on?

Marcia
Listen to this, Ike! While I was changing my clothes, my dear brother here tried stealing from my purse again!

Makalov
Don't do this here! You don't need to tell the whole camp about it, do you?

Marcia
Who's created this situation in the first place! And here I was thinking that you'd finally turned yourself around... Even as we speak, Mother is at home weeping in her soup! You chowderhead!

Makalov
Don't worry about Mom! Dad's there to take care of her.

Marcia
You brainless eunuch! Gaaaaaa!!!

Makalov
M-Marcia! Ow! Ow! My foot! You're crushing it! I heard something crunch! Help! I'm being crippled!

Marcia
And no one cares!

Ike
All right, all right. I think that's enough.

Marcia
Hmph! It's one thing that you're a guppy-brained lout... But it's worse that you never, ever change! You're ALWAYS being chased by thugs, and I ALWAYS have to go looking for you. Do you have any idea how much I worry? Would it hurt you to think of others once in a while? You're my OLDER brother, remember?

Makalov
Marcia...

Ike
...

Makalov
I'm sorry! I'll give up gambling. I'll work hard and repay all of my debts! Please, you've gotta believe me!

Marcia
...

Ike
Why not forgive him? He's the only brother you've got, right?

Marcia
...Well, if Ike insists...

Makalov
R-really? Do you forgive me?

Marcia
Only if you keep your word! This is the absolute last time!

Makalov
I swear! I swear on Dad's grave.

Marcia
Heh... That's not going to work, you twit! Dad's still alive.

Makalov
Made you laugh! 'Bout time, too.

Ike
Straighten up and don't trouble your sister anymore.


Makalov
Say, Marcia?

Marcia
What is it, Makalov?

Makalov
You want to bet on how long I can keep my promise? I'll give you four-to-one odds!

Marcia
AAAHHH!!!