Flashback
[Note: This scene is slightly different in the English version]
Ashera:
“I will not…countenance this plan.”
Lehran:
“Hear me, Goddess Ashera… Yune’s imprisonment within the medallion has begun to change you. When part of you slumbers, the other part will soon follow it to slumber… You are one being, comprising both parts.”
Ashera:
“Even so, I will not return Yune to this body. It is as I have said, Yune must be destroyed.”
Lehran:
“Ashera, you mustn’t! You might not survive without your opposite. Please, you must not do this. Your world still needs you.”
Ashera:
“Lehran, you have ever been a wise and kind-hearted child. In deference to you, I will place my faith in your kind one last time.”
Lehran:
“Then, would you agree to free Goddess Yune from her containment?”
Ashera:
“That is not what I meant. For the next thousand years, I shall sleep as well. When I wake again, I hope it is to a world of peace and order, where all prosper as equals. If I do, then I will know that you have advised me well. I will reward your counsel. I will also allow Yune to return to me. I will once again be the goddess of creation, whole and complete. Ashunera, the Dawn Goddess… The name your ancestors gave me so long ago. I should like to hear it again.”
Ashera:
“However, during this thousand years, if one tribe bathes in glory while the other suffers oppression, or if the chaos of war never ceases… I will know that you have strayed from your path, and I will punish your failure as I would reward your success. And then you will know my judgment. You will pay for your sins, each of you to the last. Both tribes will be erased from this world.”
Lehran:
“My Goddess…”
Ashera:
“Laguz and Beorc must not fight. The chaos of war will disturb Yune from her sleep. You must not allow her to fully awaken.”
(Image of Lehran holding the medallion)
Ashera:
“When Yune awakens, so will I. If I awaken before the thousand years are up, I will know that you have gone down the wrong path, and you will pay for your sins with your lives.”
Lehran:
“Goddess Ashera, Yune is sleeping thanks to the galldrar I sang to her. I can sing the galldr of release to awaken both of you. If I did that…”
Ashera:
“I know. You sang the galldrar to save Yune… and since you, of the Heron tribe, are an avatar of order, you are able to control Yune’s emotions within the medallion. If you are in need of us during these thousand years… you may sing the galdr of release and awaken us both. Sing to awaken us, and tell us your tale. Tell us of the world your two kinds have built in our absence. We will listen, and we will judge fairly and impartially.”
(End of flashback)
Ike:
“It’s her…”
Yune:
“Ashera.”
Yune:
“Ashera! It’s me…Yune. Can you hear me?”
Ashera:
“…”
Yune:
“Please! Please listen to me! You don’t need to pass any more judgment! You can return the people to normal!”
Ashera:
“I cannot. There are still people in my world who are made of fallible flesh. This imperfect world has passed beyond control. Now, I shall pass my final judgment.”
Yune:
“Wait! You can’t destroy mankind, Ashera! One thousand years still hasn’t passed. We were woken by galdr, not by mankind’s war. Mankind still has a chance, so please don’t judge them…”
Ashera:
“It doesn’t matter.”
Yune:
“It… it doesn’t matter?”
(Image of warring Beorc and Laguz)
Ashera:
“During my long sleep, beorc and laguz continued to fight. The children of flesh will never learn nor grow. Time will pass as always, but nothing can change the destiny of mankind.”
(Image returns to normal)
Yune:
“How could you say that? Who can pass judgement on what hasn’t yet happened? The first judgment didn’t turn everyone to stone, and I’ll tell you why. Because these people have changed. They are not “people” as we know them.”
(Image of Ashunera and the Zunanma)
Yune:
“People–the Zunanma–are the only living creatures of this world that we didn’t create. Animals evolved to become Zunanma, who then became laguz and beorc. That evolution continues today!”
(Image returns to normal)
Yune:
“Ashera… I’ll tell you a secret you didn’t know. Children can be born of both a beorc and laguz parent. Some of these children are born with a brand. These special children look like beorc, but they’re not the same. They have longer lifespans and lots of special abilities like the laguz. They are still very few in number, but if allowed to flourish, with passing time, mankind might become anything! If the two races, beorc and laguz, continue to evolve, I’m sure something wonderful will emerge! I want to see what mankind becomes. You can’t just bring that to a halt.”
Ashera:
“Do not claim certainty of anything. The children of this world are born of chaos, and nothing could be more uncertain. You refuse certainty and welcome change. The world does not require the evolution of man. The process of evolution requires countless sacrifices. My responsibility is to protect order, the balance of all life-forms. Man has no place in my world. Beings that evolve without my guidance will only destabilize and threaten this world. Because of that–“
Yune:
“You have to wipe out everything made of flesh? Is that what you’re trying to say? …Very well then. You and I have nothing more to talk about. My only choice is to defeat you.”
Ashera:
“Yune, do not be absurd… You cannot overthrow me, just as I cannot overthrow you.”
Yune:
“Of course not. But they can. Everyone! The time has come! Defeat Ashera, or everyone you love will be a statue forever!”
Ashera:
“These people, they carry your blessing, Yune… You mean to fight me?”
Ike:
“Ashera, our goddess… This is the world–and we are the people–you created. You make it sound as if we’re some sort of filthy creatures that just decided to settle down here and cause trouble. Ashera, it doesn’t matter how you want to balance this world or how you want to preserve order… We will always fight among ourselves and cause trouble for you. I bet you’re really angry with us.”
Yune:
“Ike! Don’t say it like that.”
(Image of the warring Beorc and Laguz)
Ike:
“We’re not perfect. Sometimes our brains tell us one thing, while our emotions tell us another. And war… The more we try to avoid it, the worse it is when it comes to us.”
(Image returns to normal)
Yune:
“People are probably the dumbest creatures alive. But… Somehow you’re also the most endearing. It’s your imperfections that make you so interesting… Imperfections very similar to ours.”
Ike:
“But, even the dumbest creatures will love their family, their friends and… even love others. They will all have things that they can’t afford to lose.”
Yune:
“…”
Ike:
“We know that we’ve messed up. We’ll do our best to avoid more war and to make peace our highest priority. Ashera, just give us one more chance. All we ask is for one more chance.”
Ashera:
“You expect me to reverse my judgment? What right do you have to make such a request? The goddess of order cannot be so… mercurial. My decision is final.”
Ike:
“So that’s how it’s going to be, huh? Then we will fight…and we will save our people. Make your peace with whatever the gods worship. Your end is near.”
Ashera:
“My end is near? Don’t be absurd. It matters not how man has changed. Nor does it matter that Yune has blessed you with her great power. After all, you are facing the creator of all living beings. Your lives were created by me, and you expect to defeat me? It’s simply not possible.”
Ike:
“In every battle that mattered in my life, I’ve always been the one left standing, no matter how slim my chances. I’ve taken many lives in my battles. This battle means more than any of the others, because it’s for the life of every person that I’ve ever cared about. I will win this fight. “
Battle begins
Yune:
“Everyone, listen carefully. In order to reach Ashera, we must first destroy the aura protecting her. Got it? Attack the aura.”
(When Ashera’s Aura has been destroyed)
Yune:
“The aura is gone.”
Ike:
“Excellent. Now we can finish this.”
Ashera:
“…”
(When somebody other than Ike defeats Ashera)
Ike:
“…”
Micaiah:
“It’s over. It’s all over… We did it. Our fighting is finally done. Now the people…”
Ike:
“Now the people should all turn back to normal.”
Micaiah:
“Yes!”
Ike:
“Let’s get out of here. I’m sure the others are getting tired of waiting outside.”
Yune:
“Wait!”
Ike:
“Huh?!”
(Ashera revives herself)
Ike:
“What… What’s going on? This is insane! We defeated her…”
Ashera:
“You defeated nothing. This is nothing at all out of the ordinary. Mortals cannot defeat the divine. It is not possible.”
Micaiah:
“What… We didn’t… even leave a scratch on her… How could this be?”
Ashera:
“You have no other options available to you. Accept your judgement. There is no way for you to win.”
Micaiah:
“No, there must be a way.”
Ashera:
“Even if there were. How do you intend to defeat me?”
Ike:
“I suppose I don’t really know, but you can’t stop me. It doesn’t matter if you’re a goddess. It doesn’t matter if I have no way to win. Fighting defines me, and I will not lose.”
Ashera:
“When will you tiresome gnats surrender?”
(When Ike defeats Ashera)
(Movie Final Strike plays)
Gods’ End
[Note: This movie is slightly different in the English version, so I’ll translate this as well]
Ike:
“Are you going to disappear as well?”
Yune:
“Yes, but it’s probably for the best. Absolute beings like us only serve to distract mankind and restrict their evolution. So, I… I’m already…”
Ike:
“It wasn’t so bad before.”
Yune:
“Huh?”
Ike:
“You were like a mother to all of life– Your children still require a mother like you. When you watch over us, we don’t always do things that make you happy and sometimes we even disappoint you. Still, I think we would like you to continue watching over us. How about it?”
Yune:
“But it would be difficult… Could we really coexist? Does it not bother you that I’m an imperfect being?”
Ike:
“You forgave all the mistakes that we made, so how could we not forgive you.”
Yune:
“Ah…”
Ike:
“We all need to work hard to accept each other. As long as we don’t try and run away from our mistakes, then I’m sure we’ll be able to see each other again one day.”
Yune:
“Yes… One day… We’ll be together again…”