Chapter 21: Five Gemstones (Script)

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Pre-Battle

Lucina
There it sits...

Lissa
What's wrong, Lucina?

Lucina
That great skull. I saw it once before, when Emmeryn was sentenced to die. Even then it reminded me of...him...

Chrom
You mean...

Lucina
Yes. Grima, the fell dragon. A cataclysmic war ushered his return... It's said he fed on the souls of the fallen before turning upon the living...

Movie: 'Dire Future II'

Grima
So ends the human race.
The future is built upon the past...
But your kind shall never see it.
Your mother and father...
...are dead, tiny one.
And now it is your turn...
...to DIE!

>end movie

Lucina
...Whether these are this true bones or just an effigy, I cannot say. But I know this: we cannot let that monster come back to life.

Chrom
We'll stop him, Lucina. I promise. The future can be changed. You've proven it already. And with all of us together, we can turn the course of history.

Lucina
I want to believe that, Father. I want to believe that, more than anything...

>scene change

Robin
(Psst! Chrom!)

Chrom
(...Trouble?)

Robin
(I saw armed soldiers hiding in the shadows as we were shown in...)

Chrom
(Then it sounds like we have our answer already...)

>Validar and Aversa enter

Aversa
Well met, milord.

Validar
Prince Chrom! Welcome.

Chrom
...I was told you had something you wished to give me.

Validar
My my! No time for courtesy, milord? Such impatience... Do you really want it that badly? This concerns me. The Gemstones and the Fire Emblem can be...treacherous artifacts. A fact Plegia and the Grimleal sadly know all too well...

Lucina
"Sadly"? You speak ill of when the first exalt used them against the fell dragon?

Validar
Yes I do, intruder!

Lucina
...Intruder?

Validar
You are not supposed to be here. You must be destroyed!

Chrom
You wouldn't dare!

Validar
Give me the Fire Emblem... Give it to me!

Lucina
You mad scoundrel! This is a declaration of war!

Validar
I will only ask one last time: give me the Emblem. Now!

Chrom
...Never.

Validar
Then this parley is over. Guards! Seize them!

Chrom
Just as we thought...

Robin
Chrom, this way! Quickly!

>Robin, Chrom and Lucina run offscreen

Aversa
Robin had an escape route all planned out... How preciously clever of him/her. You should be proud.

Validar
Hmph. If he/she had half the wits of his/her father, he/she would know they've already lost.

Start Battle

Chrom
We have to get out of here now! Cut down anyone who gets in the way!

Algol
Heh heh. Signal the men in hiding, and give these Ylissean scum no quarter!

>Battle Start

VS Algol

Algol
Heh heh... Leaving Plegia so soon? No, please, stay awhile. Stay...forever!

Algol Defeated

Algol
No! Hyaughhh...

Post-Battle

Chrom
Almost there! The exit is just— Wait. Do you feel...

>Validar appears and attacks Chrom

Chrom
Hnrgh...

Validar
Run all you like—you can't escape fate. Don't you know that?

Lucina
Father!

Validar
The Fire Emblem. Give it freely, or it will be taken.

Chrom
Just try it!

Validar
Heh heh... I won't need to do anything... Robin!

>Robin clutches head in pain

Robin
Nngh! Ahh...

Chrom
Robin?

Validar
Seize the Emblem and bring it to me.

Robin
Nngh, no, I... Aarrrgh!

>Robin hobbles over to Chrom

Chrom
Robin... What are you...doing?!

Validar
Well done, my child. At last, the Fire Emblem belongs to me. And with my Gemstone, it is complete! Now, to set the Table and perform the rite...

>Validar vanishes

Chrom
D-damn you, Validar! Nngh...

Robin
Ah! Nngh...ahh... What have I...done?!

Chrom
Robin! We must go!

Robin
Chrom, I'm sorry! I don't...know what came over me... I'm so sorry!

Chrom
I know you are, but right now we need to focus on getting out of here!

Robin
...Understood.

After Save Screen

Robin
What I did... It's...it's unforgivable.

Chrom
Enough of that, Robin. Save your energy for helping us track him down.

Robin
No, I... You must leave me behind. He could use me again... I can't be trusted! This cursed blood in me must somehow give...my father...dominion over me...

Chrom
But he never had full control... You can fight it, Robin. And if he expects you to blindly obey, that might be the surprise we need.

Robin
Chrom, you...you put too much faith in me.

Frederick
Get back on that horse, Robin. You can't give up now!

Robin
But you're not listening! I told you, I'm not—

Chrom
The deed is done. But you can still try to undo the damage. It's not too late!

Robin
All right. I'll...I'll try.

Lucina
......

'Might I have a word?'

Normal Version

Robin
......

Lucina
Beg pardon, Robin. Might I have a word?

Robin
...Lucina. What is it?

Lucina
It's about my father. I have memories of him, you know. From when I was little. Before he...died.

Robin
I see...

Lucina
He was courageous, and kind, and everyone spoke fondly of him. People say he was brave right up until the very end. I always yearned to know him better. And now that I do... I can see that the world will be robbed of a very great man. ...I won't allow that to happen.

Robin
I understand. You love him. ...We all do.

Lucina
Robin, I... Please, forgive me...

>Lucina points Falchion at Robin

Robin
Lucina?!

Lucina
Stay where you are, Robin! I have no choice. I must kill you.

Robin
What?! What madness is this?!

Lucina
In my future, you... You are my father's murderer.

Robin
No! That's insane! Why would I kill Chrom?

Lucina
I was not certain myself, until now... I knew he had been killed by his closest friend. Having witnessed your bond with him, I doubted it could be so... But today's events make it clear. You are at Validar's mercy. I suspect it's he who forces you to take my father's life, and very soon...

Robin
Lucina, wait.

Lucina
If my father is right, then we can change our fates. If this dark future is to be averted, sacrifices must be made. I am sorry, Robin! I know this is murder, I... I know that...

Robin
Lucina, you don't have to—

Lucina
Don't make it harder! Don't resist, and your death will be swift and painless. If you hold any love for Chrom, then let this be done...

Accept Lucina's judgment? NO

Robin
...... I do love Chrom, Lucina. But I cannot just let you kill me.

Lucina
I understand... Then draw your weapon! We shall let battle have the final judgment!

Accept Lucina's judgment? YES

Robin
...Very well. I forfeit my life.

Lucina
Godspeed, Robin.

Enter, Chrom

Chrom
Enough!

>Chrom runs up to Lucina

Lucina
Father, you don't—

Chrom
Lucina, lower your sword...

Lucina
But, Father—

Chrom
LOWER YOUR SWORD!

Lucina
A-all right.

>Lucina lowers her sword

Lucina
...I can explain.

Chrom
There's no need. You're not the only one who can eavesdrop. I heard every word. Lucina, I know your heart is in the right place... But I trust Robin. You cannot shake my faith in him/her.

Lucina
This is not about trust! He'll/She'll be the death of you!

Chrom
Robin and I have held fast through good times and ill... We swore to be two halves of a greater whole. You underestimate the strength of those ties, the bonds we share. I believe in them more than some foretold "destiny."

Lucina
That is easier to say when you haven't seen it yourself...

Chrom
Lucina, aren't our ties stronger here now than they were in your future? You said so yourself. In this flow of time we are bound tighter than ever, you and I. Not just as father and daughter... But as friends. We can change things—we already have...and we will again.

Lucina
...Very well, Father. I would ask your forgiveness, Robin, but I cannot expect it.

Robin
I do forgive you, Lucina. You needn't speak of it again.

Lucina
I pray... That is, I trust the both of you will prove me wrong. And that this future will fall to pieces before your bond ever would.

If Robin is Married to Lucina

Accept Lucina's judgment? NO

Robin
...... I love him as much as you, Lucina. But you ask too much.

Lucina
Perhaps I do... Then draw your weapon, and we will let combat pass the final judgment!

Robin
I would rather die than point a blade at my own wife.

Lucina
Chrom is going to DIE! Something must be done!

Robin
Lucina, I love you beyond words. I would give my life for you, and gladly. But I would also give anything to be WITH you. Do you understand?

Lucina
No! No, it's not... Ah gods, that's what I want, too!

Robin
Lucina?

Lucina
I can't. Oh, damn me! I can't do it! Robin, I'm...I'm so sorry... P-please forgive me!

Robin
Of course, my love. Of course.

Accept Lucina's judgment? YES

Robin
...... Very well. My life is yours... It always has been.

Lucina
D-don't look at me like that! I love you! ...Do you have any idea how hard this is for me?

Robin
I would give my life for Chrom. ...And for you.

Lucina
......

Robin
Just...promise me you'll find someone else who cares for you. Promise you won't be alone... I want you to be happy, Lucina. That's all I've ever wanted.

Lucina
N-no... Ah gods, no...

Robin
...I'm ready now. Do what you must.

Lucina
I... I must...

Robin
......

Lucina
Damn me! I can't do it! I love you too much! I'm sorry, Robin. I'm s-so sorry! Please forgive me!

Robin
Easy now. Easy. It's all right...

Enter, Chrom

>Chrom enters

Chrom
Are you done, Lucina?

Lucina
Father! I...I can explain!

Chrom
There's no need. You're not the only one who can eavesdrop. I heard every word. Lucina, I know your heart is in the right place... But I trust Robin. You cannot shake my faith in him. Robin and I have held fast through good times and ill... We swore to be two halves of a greater whole. You underestimate the strength of those ties, the bonds we share. I believe in them more than some foretold "destiny."

Lucina
That is easier to say when you haven't seen it yourself...

Chrom
Lucina, aren't our ties stronger here now than they were in your future? You said so yourself. In this flow of time we are bound tighter than ever, you and I. Not just as father and daughter... But as friends. We can change things—we already have...and we will again.

Lucina
...Very well, Father. I would ask your forgiveness, Robin, with all my heart. And I pray... That is, I trust the both of you will prove me wrong. ...That this future will fall to pieces before your bond ever will.

If Robin is Married to Chrom

Robin
......

Lucina
Beg pardon, Mother. Might I have a word?

Robin
...Lucina. What is it?

Lucina
It's about Father. I have memories of him, you know. From when I was little. Before he...died.

Robin
I see...

Lucina
He was courageous, and kind, and everyone spoke fondly of him. People say he was brave up until the very end. I always yearned to know him better. And now that I do...I can see the world will be robbed of a very great man. ...I won't allow that to happen.

Robin
I understand. You love him. ...As do I.

Lucina
Mother I...Please, forgive me...

>Lucina points Falchion at Robin

Robin
Lucina?!

Lucina
Stay where you are, Mother! I have no choice. I must kill you.

Robin
What?! What madness is this?!

Lucina
In my future, you...You kill Father.

Robin
No! That's insane! Why would I kill Chrom?

Lucina
I was not certain myself, until now...I knew he had been killed by his closest friend. Having witnessed your bond, I doubted it could be so...But today's events make it clear. You are at Validar's mercy. I suspect it's he who forces you to take Father's life, and very soon...

Robin
Lucina, wait.

Lucina
If Father is right, then we can change our fates. If this dark future is to be averted, sacrifices must be made. I am sorry, Robin! I know this is matricide, I...I know that...

Robin
Lucina, you don't have to—

Lucina
Don't make it harder! It...will be swift and painless. If you hold any love for Chrom, then let this be done...

Accept Lucina's judgment? NO

Robin
...... I love him as much as you, Lucina. But you ask too much.

Lucina
Perhaps I do...Then draw your weapon, and we will let combat pass the final judgment!

Robin
I would rather die than point a blade at my own daughter.

Lucina
Mother, he's going to DIE! Something must be done!

Robin
Lucina, you and Chrom and I are family. And you only get one of those. We are going to stay together, and we are going to survive!

Lucina
That's all I want! But...

Robin
Lucina?

Lucina
Ah, gods! I can't do it! I'm sorry, Mother. I'm so sorry! P-please forgive me!

Robin
My poor girl...there's nothing to forgive.

Accept Lucina's judgment? YES

Robin
...... My life is yours. It always has been.

Lucina
D-don't say that, Mother! Don't! That...only makes it harder.

Robin
I would give my life for Chrom. ...And for you.

Lucina
Mother, please...

Robin
I know you will be quick about it. I love you, Lucina.

Lucina
M-Mother...

Robin
...I'm ready. Do what you must.

Lucina
I... I...

Robin
......

Lucina
Damn me! I can't do it! I love you too much! I'm sorry, Mother. I'm so sorry! P-please forgive me!

Robin
My poor girl...there's nothing to forgive.

Enter, Chrom

>Chrom enters

Chrom
Are you done, Lucina?

Lucina
Father! I... I can explain!

Chrom
No need. You're not the only one who can eavesdrop. I heard every word. Lucina, I know your heart is in the right place...But I trust Robin. You cannot shake my faith in her. Robin and I have held fast through good times and ill...We swore to be two halves of a greater whole. You underestimate the strength of those ties, the bonds we share. I believe in them more than some foretold "destiny."

Lucina
This is easier to say when you haven't seen it yourself...

Chrom
Lucina, aren't our ties stronger now than they were in your future? You said so yourself. In this flow of time we are bound tighter than ever, you and I. Not just as father and daughter...But as friends. We can change things—we already have...and we will again.

Lucina
...Very well, Father. Mother, I...I hope someday you will find it in your heart to forgive me...And I pray... That is, I trust the both of you will prove me wrong. That the future will crack and fall apart before our family bond ever does.

>To world map