Chapter 3: Hostilities



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Lumera: Why are…you here alone?

Alear: Hehe…

Opening 1

Alear: …

Alear: What was that? Was that me?

Marth: Are you all right? It looked as though you were having a bad dream.

Alear: I was. But yes, I’m all right.

Alear: Were you here this whole time?

Marth: You were wearing my ring when you went to bed.

Alear: Oh, I’m sorry. I forgot to take it off.

Marth: That’s all right. Keep it on. Then if something happens, I will be able to help.

Marth: Besides, after a millennium together, I would feel uncomfortable if we were separated now.

Alear: Marth… What was I like?

Marth: Hmm…

Alear: You knew me back then. You must be able to tell me something.

Marth: Well…

Marth: You were kind, as you are now. There’s no need to remember everything at once.

Marth: Take your time. Ease back into your memories. Lumera advised that, too, didn’t she?

Alear: Yes, she did. Sorry─I don’t mean to be impatient.

Marth: It’s all right.

Marth: …

Alear: What was that?

Marth: I’m not sure. An enemy raid?

Marth: We had best take a look. I’m worried about Lumera and the others.

Alear: Agreed.

Opening 2

Alear: Vander! Clanne! Framme!

Vander: Ah, Divine One! Thank goodness you’re safe.

Alear: What’s happening? Tell me.

Framme: Some enemies busted right through the castle walls like paper. Suddenly, BAM! They’re here!

Clanne: What’s worse, they fought their way into the Ring Vault. If you ask me, they’re trying to get their hands on the Emblem Rings!

Vander: Even as we speak, Queen Lumera is defending the vault.

Vander: Quickly! We must fly to her aid!

Alear: Sounds like a plan. Follow me!

Mid-Battle

Alear: There are too many of them. We’ll never make it to the Ring Vault…

??? (Alfred): Through this door, right?

??? (Etie): Yes. This is the one.

??? (Boucheron): Then let’s go.

Alear: I hear voices. Someone’s coming.

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Alfred: Made it! And not a moment too soon…

Alfred: The Crown Prince Alfred of Firene is here to help.

Alfred: Let me at ’em!

Mid-Battle (continued)

Alear: Prince Alfred of…Firene, you said?

Alfred: Could it be? Are you the Divine Dragon _____?

Alfred: You finally woke up?!

Alear: I did, yes.

Alfred: That’s amazing! You know, I’ve waited ages for this to happen.

Alfred: There’s so much to talk about. Later, of course. After we’ve taken care of these scoundrels.

Alfred: Who are they, anyway?

Alear: We’re not sure. They attacked so suddenly.

Alfred: Well, let’s do this quickly─pin down whoever’s in charge and get some answers.

Alfred: Oh, these are my retainers, Etie and Boucheron. From now on, consider us at your disposal.

Alfred: Lead the way, Divine One!

Alear: Thank you for your help.

Boucheron: Sorry, Divine One─I didn’t have a chance to introduce myself. My name’s Boucheron.

Boucheron: If I’m near an enemy you’re fighting, I can jump in and land another hit on them.

Boucheron: Call on me if you need some extra oomph.

Etie: It’s an honor to meet you, Divine One. I’m Etie.

Etie: My arrows are perfect for knocking airborne enemies out of the sky.

Etie: With these muscles, I’ll have those fliers dropping like flies!

Versus Abyme

Abyme: I have my orders. No one reaches the vault.

Alear versus Abyme

Alear: Who are you, and what do you want?

Abyme: I am here to fight, not exchange words.

Abyme Defeated

Abyme: You’re not just any soldiers, are you?

Ending 1

Alear: Looks like we cleared the way. Let’s get to the Ring Vault!

Alear: Whoever it is you are, the rest of your forces have all been defeated.

Alear: So surrender now. If you refuse, I will stop you.

???: Hm.

Alear: Ah! But how?!

???: Do I detect a hint of fear? Of course I do.

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???: Time to die.

Lumera: Look out!

Not sure: Ah!

???: Now, why don’t you hand the rings over to me.

Lumera: Leave here at once!

???: Hm.

Ending 1 (continued)

Alear: No…

Framme: Here, Queen Lumera! I’ll fix you up!

Framme: Huh?!

Alear: What’s the matter?

Framme: My staff isn’t helping her. She’s hurt really bad, and…

Framme: It’s her Divine Dragon powers─they’re almost totally wiped out!

Alear: …

Framme: A Divine Dragon losing their power… It’s the same as losing years of their life.

Framme: The thing is, there’s no reason Queen Lumera should be drained like this. It doesn’t make any sense!

Lumera: It’s simple, my young one… I gave my power unto you.

Alear: But why?

Lumera: All the years you were sleeping…healing…I was transferring my Divine Dragon powers to you.

Lumera: I hoped it would be enough to bring you back to me someday. But now, it would seem that I am completely spent.

Alear: Oh no, this is my fault! I did this!

Lumera: No, my dear… You have to push those thoughts away.

Lumera: There is nothing a mother wouldn’t do…to see life return again…to her beloved child.

Alear: But I…

Lumera: This ring… It belongs to you now. The Ring of the Holy Knight.

Lumera: I had…so hoped to give you the ring I made, as well…but that’s not possible now…

Lumera: Listen to me, child… Those who invaded here… I sensed the power of the Fell Dragon within them.

Alear: …

Lumera: You must not allow them to capture any more of the rings.

Lumera: Please…I beg of you… Gather together all 12 rings.

Lumera: And…when your scattered memories return to you, you must fight on with the utmost divinity. I believe in you, my child!

Alear: I understand. I’ll collect the rings. I swear to you!

Alear: And I’ll fight. I’ll do whatever you want. But please…don’t leave me…

Alear: Mother!

Lumera: Ah… Ah, young one…how I’ve longed to hear you call me that…

Lumera: All those years…I held out hope. My heart is fuller than you could ever know.

Alear: It can’t end like this. You were going to give me that ring once my memories came back… You promised!

Alear: And there…there are so many things you haven’t told me yet! You said that we would talk!

Lumera: I did… There’s still so much I wanted to say to you…

Lumera: Being your mother─becoming your mother─ has brought so much happiness into my life.

Alear: I know…and I’m happy to be your child, in this moment─ here and now─and a thousand years ago. I am.

Alear: Don’t go… Stay with me until I remember again! Please, Mother─I need more time!

Lumera: Haha… Oh, my sweet one.

Lumera: Now. Let’s make a promise… Mother and child. We’ll make it a pinky promise. I swear to you…

Lumera: I’ll be with you always and forever.

Lumera: And the ring, remember… Once you’ve rested… we will talk…

Lumera: You and I…

Alear: Mother…

Alear: No! Please!

Vander: This simply cannot have happened… Queen Lumera…

Alfred: The Divine Dragon Queen… She has left us.

Alear: Mother, please wake up…

Alear: You promised you’d stay by my side… You have to… You have to keep your promise!

Ending 2

Alear: Thank you for helping with my mother’s funeral.

Vander: It was the final service we could provide Queen Lumera as stewards.

Framme: I can’t believe she’s gone.

Clanne: C’mon, Framme. Think how hard this must be on the Divine Dragon. We gotta hold it together.

Framme: I’m trying, but…

Marth: …

Marth: Lumera. I never thought our paths would diverge so soon.

Sigurd: Nor I. And to leave a child behind. I did that in death… A bitter memory.

Sigurd: I vow to protect your offspring in your absence, Lumera.

Marth: If we could grant our power now…

Sigurd: Marth. You know that’s not possible without the other Emblems here.

Marth: Yes, yes, I know.

Alfred: This is awful. Sorry I couldn’t have done…something.

Vander: No, Prince Alfred. Without you, our losses may have been even greater.

Vander: Though I must ask, why did you come? Was there something you needed?

Alfred: Our kingdom is in danger. My mother sent me to ask Queen Lumera for help.

Alfred: All over Firene, our people are being attacked by these…these…creatures.

Alear: Creatures? What kind of creatures?

Alfred: These things are like people, but…cracked, almost crumbling.

Alear: The Corrupted.

Alfred: Oh, so that’s what you call them.

Alear: Yes. Corpses brought back to life.

Alfred: No wonder they wouldn’t listen to us. They just keep attacking everything.

Alfred: We sent our knights out to hold them off, but it’s a losing battle.

Alfred: My kingdom is being destroyed.

Alfred: Divine One…will you help us?

Alfred: Please, come with me to Firene.

Alear: Me? What can I do? It was my mother’s help you wanted, not mine.

Alfred: Queen Lumera is gone. You’re the last Divine Dragon.

Alfred: We need the power of the rings to save Firene. And only you can do that.

Alear: …

Alfred: Sorry. I don’t mean to press the topic.

Alfred: I’ll return to Firene. We’ll…do what we can.

Alear: I’m coming with you.

Alfred: You will?!

Alear: I don’t want more families to be torn apart─ more people to suffer.

Alear: Even if I’m scared, I have to push through my fear.

Alear: Now that my mother is gone, it’s my duty to step into the role of Divine Dragon.

Alear: And if each kingdom is protecting rings, I take it Firene has one, correct?

Alfred: That’s right.

Alear: Then I need to go there anyway to honor my mother’s request.

Alear: She asked me to gather all of the rings and bring peace back to Elyos.

Alear: As the Divine Dragon, I officially accept the kingdom of Firene’s request for aid.

Alfred: That’s great to hear! Thank you, Divine One.

Alear: Happy to help, Prince Alfred.

Alfred: Just “Alfred” is fine. I’ve been visiting you at the Somniel since I was a boy.

Alfred: I think of you as…an old friend. A very, very old friend.

Alear: I appreciate that. Actually, I can’t remember anything from before I fell asleep.

Alfred: Nothing?

Alear: This world is new to me. I appreciate having friends who can teach me about it.

Alfred: I’ll do my best.

Alfred: Can’t say I’ll know much compared to Queen Lumera, but I’ll try.

Alear: Thank you, Alfred.

Ending 3

Vander: We ought to establish a base of operations before we begin our journey.

Vander: The Somniel would be uniquely useful.

Alear: A little out of the way, isn’t it?

Alear: I can’t imagine how we’d get everyone there and back.

Vander: As a Divine Dragon, you can travel there no matter where you are in the world.

Alear: I can?

Vander: Indeed. Furthermore, one can only enter the Somniel with a Divine Dragon’s power.

Vander: Without Queen Lumera’s blessing, even we stewards couldn’t have set foot there.

Vander: That is what makes it a safe haven.

Alear: Well then, yes. Let’s use it as our base.

Alear: But before we depart, can you give me a moment?

Vander: Hm?

Alear: We’ll be gone a while, so…I’d like to say goodbye to my mother.

Vander: Of course. Take as much time as you need.

Alear: …

Alear: Thank you for watching over me all this time.

Alear: This journey will be a long one, but don’t worry. Vander and the others will be right beside me.

Alear: I will fulfill my duty as the Divine Dragon. I will find all of the rings, just as you asked.

Alear: And then I’ll return to you, Mother. I promise.

Ending 4

Alear: Here we are, safely returned to the Somniel.

Alear: I didn’t realize how…spacious this place was.

Vander: It is rather quiet, I know. But it will liven up as we gain allies.

Vander: We may need someone to supply us with equipment as well. Something to consider.

Alear: Right.

Vander: Oh, by the way, Divine One. Might this be yours?

Alear: Hm? A piece of jewelry… I don’t recognize it. The crystal looks unusual.

Alear: Where did you get this?

Vander: On the ground in the Ring Vault, after the siege.

Vander: I thought it might be yours, but apparently I was mistaken.

Vander: No one has come forward, so it must have belonged to an enemy soldier. I’ll dispose of it.

Alear: Wait.

Alear: It’s familiar somehow, even though I’ve never seen it.

Vander: Then please, do take it. Perhaps it will help jog your memory.

Alear: Thank you, Vander.

Alear: Once we’ve rested for a bit, let’s set out for Firene.