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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Game script
Part 1 Chapter 9: One Survives
Before Battle (Liberation Army Camp)
Tormod
Listen and be amazed! BIG news afoot!
Tormod
The apostle is sending an inspection team to investigate the occupation
army's abuses!
Micaiah
Really?
Tormod
She sent me a message that preparations are finally complete. But
wait...it gets better. She also issued an imperial edict to the
occupation forces telling them to cease all military action immediately!
Micaiah
Does that mean the fighting is over? That we've won?
Sothe
Indeed. It's hard to believe it's over. It almost seems too easy.
Tormod
And best of all, Duke Persis is leading the inspection team! We'll be
home free the moment they arrive. Our worries are over.
Sothe
Duke Persis...Lord Sephiran? So Apostle Sanaki's dispatching one of the
empire's greatest men to handle this.
Micaiah
What kind of man is he?
Tormod
He is amazing...the best person ever! He's incredibly influential and
high up, but he never stood on ceremony with us. Well, go on, you guys!
Don't just stand there. You have to spread the news!
Sothe
We have to spread the news? Aren't you going with us?
Tormod
Umm...nah. It's mostly your doing. We'll hold back...let you take the
glory.
Micaiah
It's Izuka, isn't it? You don't want to come because he'll be with the
prince.
Tormod
Well, yeah, basically.
Micaiah
All right...but wait here! We'll come right back once we've announced
the good news.
Before Battle (Daein Keep)
Begnion Messenger
...In light of which, Her Imperial Highness, Empress Sanaki, has
conveyed to you this edict. Occupation forces are to hereby lay down
all arms, convene in Daein Keep, and await the inspection team.
Jarod
Hmmm...
Begnion Messenger
Duke Numida maintains that your forces performed alleged abuses
independently... in flagrant violation of his orders. The apostle, in
her mercy, will hear your testimony. Do not abuse her magnanimous
spirit...and lose your small advantage.
Jarod
Hah! What a magnificently ruthless maneuver. I didn't know Numida had
it in him. Disowning the entire occupation army...and framing me for
their actions. Brilliant.
Alder
So then...the game is over. Might we at least drag Duke Numida down
with us?
Jarod
Not a chance. We are proof that Duke Numida--and therefore the entire
senate--is corrupt. No doubt they'll work together to silence us.
Besides, there's more tantalizing prey than those tottering relics. If
I'm to fall, so too should the one who upended our plans and drove us
to this dead end... That girl.
Alder
Oh... I like that. Our final mission.
Jarod
You create a diversion with the troops tonight, after dark. And I will
seek our target...the girl's silver-maned head.
Before Battle (Liberation Army Camp)
Izuka
A-hhrrmm! Silence! Prince Pelleas would now like to favor you with a
word. You may begin, my prince.
Daein Soldier 1
Am I dreaming? Everything looks so delicious! What should I eat
first...?
Pelleas
Everyone, you've done a fine job. Once the inspection team arrives,
Daein will be free once again! In anticipation of our emancipation, I
invite you to eat and drink to your hearts' content.
Before Battle (Near Liberation Army
Camp)
Micaiah
...Whew... Yune! What is it? You didn't need to slip away from the
banquet, too. Silly you! You're kind of a mysterious bird, you know
that? How is it you can fly around even at night?
Micaiah
Oh, Yune...for some reason...I feel... so tired lately. ...But it won't
be long... I'll go back home to Nevassa...and then...save Daein...
Jarod
So, you escaped the idiot's ball to be alone? How trusting of you,
Silver-Haired Maiden... No--I'm sorry--Priestess of Dawn. If you really
can work miracles, you'd best work one up for yourself now.
Micaiah
Hm? What? Oh! Begnion soldiers!
(Battle Preparations)
Micaiah
General Jarod?! Why are you here?
Jarod
I'm doomed, thanks to you. But if I have to go down, I'm taking someone
with me... The vice-general to the Daein Liberation Army, the revered
Priestess of Dawn.
Micaiah
Even if you kill me, the kingdom of Daein will be reborn. As long as
the prince survives, the people will fight.
Jarod
Hah! The prince! He's a sham, a travesty, a clod of mud no amount of
polishing could shine. The real jewel--whose radiance attracts the
people like moths to flame--is you, Priestess. And so I shall steal you
and extinguish Daein's light of hope! Know despair, Priestess of Dawn!
Micaiah
Ah!
Jarod
Guhahh!
(The Black Knight appears)
Micaiah
Who are you?
Black Knight
Be at ease, Maiden. I shall not let him harm you. I was once one of the
Four Riders, serving the army of old Daein. If you recall the name of
the Black Knight, you will withdraw from this place at once.
Jarod
Riiiight! That's precious. You're the legendary Black Knight? Maybe you
haven't heard...he died in the war. But let's put your claim to the
test, if only to indulge my own amusement.
Black Knight
Then have at me...and learn your folly.
Jarod
In due time. But before I bother, why don't you have a go-round with my
restless minions? Douse the torches!
Black Knight
Maiden. I shall be your shield. Remain by my side.
Micaiah
I will. I know I can trust you.
After Battle
Black Knight
Make your peace. This blow will be your end.
Jarod
Heh... How kind of you...
Alder
Gugrh...
Jarod
Alder?! You... Why are you here?
Alder
I'd rather fight beside my general than create a distraction with the
other soldiers.
Jarod
You idiot! Who asked you to join me?
Alder
General Jarod... You are a terror to work under. Even so...I've always
sensed a kindred spirit in you. I will follow you and fight for
you...to the very gates of the abyss...
Jarod
He was a good soldier... What now? Why don't you kill me?
Black Knight
My sword is not made for killing those who will not raise their weapons.
Jarod
You've got to be kidding me!
Micaiah
Stop! Stop it, both of you! A man has died protecting you. Don't waste
his sacrifice!
Jarod
This is not the end!
Micaiah
No. It's not.
Black Knight
You would simply let him go?
Micaiah
He is not ours to judge. He belongs to the apostle now. I suppose he
must bury his fallen friend and pray before facing her.
A little later
Micaiah
You have my thanks for saving me.
Black Knight
There is no need for thanks.
Sothe
Micaiah, are you safe?!
Sothe
You! Micaiah, run!
Micaiah
Sothe! It's OK. This knight just saved my life!
Sothe
What?! Micaiah, do you know who this is?
Micaiah
Everybody knows who he is, Sothe! He is the Black Knight. One of the
Four Riders under King Ashnard, and the strongest swordsman--
Sothe
Exactly! The scum that General Ike defeated in Nados Castle in Crimea,
three years ago. So how can he be here now...alive?
Black Knight
You are correct, Sothe. Ike did defeat me in that battle, in a fashion.
But as you can see, I managed to escape.
Sothe
What do you want?
Black Knight
For Daein to raise its banner as a kingdom once again. I came here to
protect those who are necessary for that dream.
Micaiah
Sothe, General Jarod was here a moment ago. If the Black Knight hadn't
stepped in, Jarod would have killed me.
Sothe
What?! But...I don't see his corpse here. And that means...he's still
alive, isn't he?
Micaiah
Yes. There was another soldier who sacrificed his life protecting
Jarod. I presume Jarod's burying him now. Oh! Oh, no...
Sothe
What is it?!
Micaiah
I see a dark cloud... It's dimming the light of hope... By letting
Jarod go, I may have allowed something terrible to happen...
Sothe
You aren't sure?
Micaiah
Sothe, I hadn't told you, but I haven't been feeling well lately. My
mind feels...foggy. Things I could always see clearly are now dim and
vague. I may have committed us to an irreversible fate.
Black Knight
I shall aid you. No matter what Jarod may plot, I will prevent it.
Sothe
Micaiah and I don't want your help!
Micaiah
Sothe, stop that! In King Ashnard's War, you served below General Ike,
and you and the Black Knight were enemies. But now, you are comrades
with the same goal--Daein's restoration. Listen to me. The Black Knight
was Daein's strongest general. We need him.
Black Knight
And I am willing to serve.
Micaiah
Sir Knight... That you should come to us now, is surely the will of the
goddess. I thank you for your aid just now, and ask you to lend us your
strength a while longer.
Black Knight
May my sword serve you well, Maiden of Dawn.
Sothe
I don't like this...
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