Before Battle (Snowy plains)

Janaff:
“As far as I can see and Ulki can hear, it seems we’re the only ones left.”

Tibarn:
“Strange. I guess only the strongest of us didn’t wind up as statues.”

Ike:
“…Looks to be the case. Anyone who was in the building with us was safe, too. But those in other buildings were petrified…”

???:
“Wow! There are quite a few more of you flesh creatures left than I imagined. That’s good. Maybe that means we’ll stand a chance against her.”

Sothe:
“Micaiah? Are you feeling all right?”

???:
“I’m not Micaiah! How many times do I have to tell you that?!”

Ike:
“If you’re not Micaiah, then who are you?”

Yune:
“I’m Yune. Pleased to meet you!”

Sothe:
“Yune?! What did you do to Micaiah?!”

Yune:
“Don’t worry, Micaiah is here with me now. She knows that you need me. So, she let me use her body to talk to you.”

Tibarn:
“All right. Let me ask you this, Yune. If you don’t have a body of your own, what the heck are you?”

Yune:
“I’ve been asleep inside the medallion for a long, long time. Longer than any of you can imagine. But the galdr woke me up. Now I’m all sad and lonely…”

Ike:
“Lehran’s Medallion? Are you the dark god who was sealed inside it?”

Yune:
“Hmmm…”dark god.” “Dark god”… No, I’m pretty sure I’m not one of those. I am neither holy nor base, neither angel nor devil. I am…freedom. Chaos. Transformation. Future. Mystery. I am Yune.”

Ike:
“I don’t care what you’re called. Was it you who turned all those Beorc and Laguz into stone?”

Yune:
“No, that wasn’t me. I haven’t done much of anything. I just woke up, so I don’t have that kind of power just yet. That was Ashera’s doing. It was her judgment upon this world.”

Ike:
“…What do you mean?”

Sanaki:
“Could it be, you’re referring to… The Goddess Ashera…?”

Yune:
“That’s right. Ashera’s decided to destroy mankind. That’s why she turned everyone into stone.”

Sanaki:
“Nonsense! Holy Ashera would never harm us! She is the one and only supreme being, the mother who gave birth to all life in this world. She protects us at all times and guides us toward the right path.”

Yune:
“You’ve got it all wrong, little meatling. Ashera is neither kind nor loving to the beings of this world. Neither is she holy nor base, angel nor devil. She is…restriction. Order. Stability. Past. Certainty. Restraint. She is Ashera.”

Ike:
“I don’t understand… Why would the goddess Ashera try to destroy us? If anyone’s going to kill us all, shouldn’t it be you, the dark god who was sealed inside the medallion?”

Yune:
“You called me a dark god again! How would you like it if I called you a dark bag of organs? I don’t want to talk to you anymore!”

Ike:
“What?”

(Yune turns to Mist)

Yune:
“Instead…I’ll talk to…you. Yes! You’re the one I’ll talk to!”

Mist:
“Me?”

Yune:
“Ashera has always hated me, but I like her. You’ve got some of her in you. So, I’ll talk to you. Actually, I really wanted to speak with the heron folk… those children possess much greater Order than you. As soon as I went near them they instantly feel ill, which is just terrible, so I’d no choice but to find you.”

Mist:
“Oh, OK… So… You’re Yune?”

Yune:
“That’s right. I’m Yune. Ashera is order. I am chaos. We are sisters, but opposite in all things. We’re linked to one another, though. When I sleep, Ashera sleeps. When I wake, Ashera wakes.”

Mist:
“Oh, then you’re…a… a goddess? I-I’m so sorry! Please forgive my insolence! I’ve been talking down to you like you’re a little kid!”

Yune:
“No, no, it’s fine. Talk to me however you like. You don’t have to stand on ceremony with me. I like freedom. Formalities are simply detestable to me. Yet humans… can’t seem to get enough of formalities.”

Mist:
“Well… All right. If you insist… So, you were sealed inside the medallion, but now you’re inside that girl, Micaiah?”

Yune:
“That’s right.”

Mist:
“…And the goddess Ashera was the one who turned all the beorc and laguz into stone. Oh! Are you here to tell us how to save them? Wait, I get it! You were the one who spoke to me! You said, “Wake me with the galdr of release, not with the spirit of war.””

Yune:
“Yes, I did! I’m so glad you understood!”

Mist:
“Then… At that point, did you already know things would come to this?”

Yune:
“Not at all. The reason I awoke was to prevent something like this from happening!”

Mist:
“What do you mean?”

(Image of Ashera’s altar)

Yune:
“We’re running out of time, so I’ll explain quickly. Long, long ago, your ancestors made a promise to Ashera. They promised they would start no wars among all the nations for at least one thousand years. If this promise was broken, then Ashera would destroy the world and try again with a new one. Despite this promise, you bone-cages kept fighting each other. Eventually, war and conflict spread throughout the world. Then everyone became statues.”

(Image fades)

Yune:
“Well? Do you understand now?”

Mist:
“…Ye-yeah, I suppose.”

Ike:
“I still don’t understand. Why would it make a difference how you woke up? How were you planning to stop Ashera from passing down her judgment?”

Yune:
“I’m not talking to you!”

Ike:
“Oh, by all that’s–“

Mist:
“Brother, let me ask.”

Ike:
“Seriously, can’t she stop acting like a child?”

Yune:
“Hah!”

Mist:
“Hey, Yune. There is a difference, right? That’s what you first told me. As long as we listen to Yune… then we’d be able to save the people who were turned to stone. You want to help us, Yune, don’t you?”

Yune:
“…Yes. Ashera went ahead and turned everyone into stone without asking me. I’ll show her, though. I’ll turn them all back somehow! The problem is that I can’t do this by myself. I need your help. Will you help me?”

Mist:
“Of course we’ll help! It’s strange, but I trust you, Yune. I’m sure everyone else would as well. We all want to save the people who got turned to stone!”

Ike:
“Yes. We’ll do whatever it takes.”

Tibarn:
“Who or why, it doesn’t matter right now. That can wait until after we’ve freed everyone that has turned to stone.”

Skrimir:
“That’s right! We will allow nothing to stand in our way! We will fight!”

Elincia:
“It’s all so confusing… But we must do everything in our power to save the people.”

Nailah:
“…I’m here now, at such a time and place. This is what the fates have brought me. I acknowledge my fate.”

Sanaki:
“…”

Naesala:
“What are you thinking, Apostle?”

Sanaki:
“…To be honest, I’ve spent my life teaching that the goddess Ashera watches over and protects us. This is all a little hard to accept.”

Yune:
“You don’t have to believe me. You could just let her destroy the world…”

Sanaki:
“No, I will do whatever it takes to save the people who were turned to stone. I will join the others in helping you.”

Naesala:
“…Well, I’ll do whatever helps my employer.”

[Note: The mini-conversation with Ike and Sothe below was added for the English version.]

Sothe:
“So what you’re saying is that we all have to play nice and work together? Just forget about all that’s happened?”

Ike:
“Sothe, open your eyes and look around. There aren’t that many people left to fix this mess. If you don’t help, we can’t do it. Besides, I would think saving the world is something we could all agree on.”

Sothe:
“You’re right, Commander. All of this is the result of our war. I guess there’s not much reason for flag-waving on either side. First thing we have to do is… unpetrify everyone. And, well… I, uh… I’m actually kind of relieved. At least I don’t have to worry about fighting you anymore.”

Ike:
“I wasn’t looking forward to that matchup, either.”

Yune:
“It’s settled, then! How should we begin? I know! Let’s divide the army into three teams.”

Ike:
“Why do we need to do that?”

Yune:
“I’m pretty sure that Ashera is going to notice what we’re up to…”

Ike:
“…You’re reducing the risk of everyone getting killed at once. Is that what you think Ashera’s going to do?”

Yune:
“I’m not sure. She just released an enormous amount of energy in one go, I don’t think she’ll be able to turn everyone into stone again straight away.”

Ike:
“Wait a second… So you’re saying after enough time has passed, she can turn people to stone again?”

Yune:
“Yep.”

Ike:
“Then, we’ve got to hurry. It’s all over if we get turned to stone, too. We have to rescue them…”

Yune:
“…What’s your name?”

Ike:
“I’m Ike.”

Yune:
“All right, Ike. You won’t call me a dark god ever again, will you?”

Ike:
“Not if you don’t like it. Can I call you Yune?”

Yune:
“I would like that. I guess I forgive you, then. Oh, I know! As a sign of my forgiveness, I’ll make sure that you can get to your destination safely.”

Ike:
“How are you going to make sure?”

Yune:
“I can’t do it for everyone because it’s a bit exhausting for me, but… Hold still and close your eyes.”

Ike:
“I’m ready.”

(Ike promotes to Vanguard)

Ike:
“…”

Yune:
“How do you feel?”

Ike:
“…Strong. Like I can take on anyone.”

Yune:
“Wow, you’re very confident… Well, that puts me at ease at least. Let’s see… Ike, you go with this team. Then, you go with that team, and you on that team. Everyone, follow my instructions and divide into teams.”

Sothe:
“I’m going with you. I’m not leaving your–Micaiah’s–side.”

Yune:
“…Fine. Micaiah says that’s what she wants, too.”

Sothe:
“Let me talk to her!”

Yune:
“Not right now. You’ll have plenty of time to talk on the road, all right? Hey, you’re with this team over here.”

Sothe:
“…Damn it.”

(Team selection screen)

Yune:
“Whew! I quite like the feel of this. Each team will take a different route, but your destination is the same. You’re going directly south… To the gigantic tower that stands in the middle of the land you named Begnion. The people call it the Tower of Guidance. Go there at once. …I hope to see you all there. I’ll be waiting.”

Ike:
“Waiting? Aren’t you coming with us?”

Yune:
“I’ll see you at the tower.”

(Yune flies away as a bird)

Ike:
“A bird?”

Sothe:
“Yune! Then she must be– Micaiah!”

(Sothe runs towards Micaiah)

[Note: The first three lines below don’t seem to appear in the English version]

Sothe:
“Micaiah!”

Micaiah:
“Unh…”

Sothe:
“Hang in there!”

(Later)

Sothe:
“Micaiah!”

Micaiah:
“…Oh. Hello, Sothe.”

Sothe:
“You’re back! I was so worried.”

Ike:
“Hey, if that bird was Yune… where did she go?”

Micaiah:
“I don’t know where, exactly, but she said she must go look for… something.”

Ike:
“Leaving us by ourselves? What’s she thinking?”

Tibarn:
“At least we know what we have to do. Let’s move out. Have you finished preparations, Queen Elincia?”

Elincia:
“Yes, I can fight at any moment’s notice.”

Ike:
“What about those on Queen Nailah’s side?”

Nailah:
“We’re all good.”

Ena:
“May I have a moment before we leave?”

Ike:
“What is it, Ena?”

Ena:
“Prince Kurth has requested that I pass these out to the herons.”

(Image of the sending stones)

Ike:
“Those are sending stones, right?”

Tibarn:
“Wow… You don’t get to see these often.”

Ena:
“Correct. Fortunately for us, each heron has been assigned to a different team.”

(Image fades)

Ena:
“King Tibarn, would you give this one to Prince Reyson?”

Tibarn:
“That’s ideal. We can each communicate with the other teams using the stones. Good idea.”

Elincia:
“It certainly relieves my worries.”

Ena:
“Queen Nailah, please give this one to Prince Rafiel.”

Nailah:
“I will.”

Ena:
“And the last one is for Princess Leanne.”

Sothe:
“She’s on our team.”

Micaiah:
“Then, I’ll give it to her.”

Tibarn:
“All right, we’re ready to go.”

Elincia:
“My friends, please take care. We’ll definitely meet again.”

Ike:
“Yeah, see you at the tower… Hopefully.”

(Ranulf appears)

Ranulf:
“…Ike!”

Ike:
“What is it? Forget something?”

Ranulf:
“Not quite… There’s really no need for me to worry… but don’t die out there, okay?”

Ike:
“Haha, I know. You need to be careful too. Don’t tell me that’s all you came here to tell me about?”

Ranulf:
“…No, you’re right. Since we’re on different teams, I need to tell you something before we go. Something important.”

Ike:
“…Is it to do with General Zelgius?”

Ranulf:
“Yeah… When you cross into Begnion and if you meet him… No, it would be better if you didn’t meet him…”

Ike:
“He’s a man able to match the Hawk King’s strength. He wouldn’t have turned to stone. I’m pretty sure we’ll see him…”

Ranulf:
“…Next time you see him, Ike, use caution. He’s your enemy.”

Ike:
“What do you mean?”

Ranulf:
“He’s the one. He’s the Black Knight.”

Ike:
“What?”

Ranulf:
“Zelgius is the Black Knight. I’m certain of it.”

Ike:
“It can’t be…”

Ranulf:
“I wasn’t going to tell you until I had hard proof, but it looks like we’re out of time. Sorry I didn’t tell you before.”

Ike:
“General Zelgius is the one who killed my father?”

Ranulf:
“Ike, I’m off now. Promise me that you’ll be careful of that man. See ya…!”

(Image of Zelgius and the Black Knight)

Ike:
“Zelgius… The Black Knight…”

(Save screen)

(Map opening)

Before Battle (Begnion capital, Sienne)

Lekain:
“Blessed servants of the goddess! I bring dire news. The dark god has awakened and made its wrath manifest in stone. Every one of you once suffered this same fate. Yet we stand here today made flesh again by the power of the goddess! Why is that? It is because we are the chosen ones, selected by Ashera herself! Ashera loves only us and only we can live in her new utopia happily and forever. But there are fiendish villains who would destroy our happiness… That despicable dark god and her servants still pace back and forth on our continent, threatening to harm our goddess. We faithful servants of Ashera must punish the dark god and her followers! Go forth, Disciples of Order! Deliver her divine judgment upon the dark god and those who worship it!”

Before Battle (Micaiah’s group)

Sigrun:
“All right, everyone. Let’s spend the night in this town. Same as always, if anybody needs to replenish food supplies, they may freely do so at the town. Empress Sanaki will pay the townsfolk at a later date, so please do not worry and take as much as you need. With that said, let us disperse. Please be sure to get some rest and prepare for tomorrow.”

Before Battle (Naesala alone)

Naesala:
“Hmph. I don’t like the air here. It’s…a little too pristine, too clean. I feel like I’m befouling it just by standing here.”

(Leanne appears)

Leanne:
(What did you say, Naesala?)

Naesala:
“Nothing, Leanne.”

Nealuchi:
“Would you like to join us for dinner, nestling? I’m almost finished preparing.”

Leanne:
(I’ll help as well!)

Naesala:
“Leanne, you don’t need to help out.”

Leanne:
(Why not? I can help you find some really tasty seeds.)

Naesala:
“I’m not like you. Just eating seeds isn’t going to fill my stomach.”

(Skrimir appears)

Skrimir:
“Huh?”

Naesala:
“What’s up, Skrimir? You look terrible… had an unpleasant meal?”

Skrimir:
“Don’t act like we’re buddies! We may be in the same team… but I don’t trust you for a second! You’re a traitor to the Laguz!!”

Naesala:
“You’re right, of course. Though it’s not like I’m begging for your forgiveness.”

Skrimir:
“You… have you no shame!!”

Nealuchi:
“Ooh, ah… young master!”

(Leanne comes in front of Naesala)

Leanne:
(Wait! Don’t hurt Naesala!)

Skrimir:
“Oi, Princess Leanne, move aside!!”

Leanne:
(No! You’re too strong, if Naesala gets hit by you, he’ll die!)

Skrimir:
“What are you saying!? I don’t understand the ancient tongue!”

Leanne:
(Uh) Wait… Do not… bully Naesala.

Skrimir:
“Bully?! You reckon that’s all I’m going to do? This worm has brought ruin on the Laguz Alliance!”

Naesala:
“…”

Leanne:
“But… Naesala suffers, too. Very, very much… He–“

(Leanne turns to Naesala)

Leanne:
(What I meant to say is that you’re in a lot of pain, am I right?)

Naesala:
“Leanne, I wish you would stop looking into my soul. It’s very rude of you.”

Leanne:
(I’m sorry, it’s because I worry about you Naesala.)

Naesala:
“I know. However… that’s no reason for you to get hurt. This is a responsibility that I need to shoulder. I only did what I believed was right. Even if I end up torn apart by Skrimir, I have no regrets.”

Skrimir:
“So you’ve seen the light, Raven King!”

(Leanne turns back to face Skrimir)

Skrimir:
“Let me fulfil your wish… I’ll undo you right here!”

(Skrimir transforms)

Naesala:
“…”

(Leanne spreads her arms to protect Naesala.)

Leanne:
(No! You mustn’t!)

Nealuchi:
“Please do not harm my young master! Take me instead!”

Skrimir:
“Get out of my way, old crow, or you’ll die like your master!”

Naesala:
“Wait, Skrimir! Nealuchi! Leanne! Get out of the way, now!”

Leanne:
(Never!)

Nealuchi:
“I’m not leaving either!”

(Skrimir roars)

Naesala:
“Blast it all!”

(Image of Naesala lifting Leanne and Nealuchi into the air)

Skrimir:
“You run?! You are both a traitor and a coward, Naesala!”

Naesala:
“Sorry, but I changed my mind. Someone else wants my head even more than you do. If I let you kill me, he might never find an outlet for all of his anger.”

(Image fades, Skrimir un-transforms)

Skrimir:
“Hmm. You have a point. Tibarn has the greater right to the kill. I will let him punish your treachery.”

(Skrimir goes to leave)

Naesala:
“Standing down? I’m a little surprised. Are you tiring of your role as the hotheaded lion prince, Skrimir?”

Skrimir:
“Don’t push me, Raven King.”

(Skrimir leaves)

Naesala:
“…”

Nealuchi:
“Is-is he gone? Goodness! From the look in his eyes, I thought he would eat us all!”

Leanne:
(That was very brave, Naesala.)

Before Battle (Building)

Micaiah:
“Sothe!”

Sothe:
“What is it, Micaiah!?”

Micaiah:
“Wake everyone and have them gather at the square! Enemies are on the way!”

Sothe:
“Wha–huh? All right, I’m on it.”

(Outside)

Sigrun:
“Lady Micaiah! Has the enemy arrived already?”

Micaiah:
“Not yet. But they’re coming. I’m sure of it.”

Skrimir:
“I can’t smell troops or weapons. How can you be certain?”

Naesala:
“Besides… who exactly is our enemy?”

Micaiah:
“I don’t know… But they’re definitely here to attack us… and there are many of them!”

Skrimir:
“So you don’t know…”

Micaiah:
“I know it sounds strange, but I swear it’s the absolute truth! You must believe me!”

Skrimir:
“No one doubts your gift, Micaiah. I will not ignore the words of one who has spoken with the voice of a goddess.”

Micaiah:
“Oh…”

Sigrun:
“Danger is almost at our doorstep… Just knowing this fact will be a great help Lady Micaiah.”

Naesala:
“Micaiah, it looks like you were right. We have guests.”

(Plains outside, many golden armoured soldiers appear)

Skrimir:
“Leave them to me! The weak among you should hide, for the battle will be fierce!”

Sigrun:
“Empress Sanaki. We should leave the fighting to General Skrimir. I will take you someplace safe.”

Sanaki:
“No. I will stay and fight with the others.”

Sigrun:
“With all due respect, Empress, I cannot allow it! You are of the utmost importance. What if you are injured?!”

Sanaki:
“My magical skill far exceeds what most are capable of. The world has come to this, I cannot just stand back and watch!”

Sigrun:
“B-but…”

Sanaki:
“If Micaiah, an untrained girl from the streets of Daein, is fighting, then I shall stand my ground as well.”

Sigrun:
“Empress…”

Naesala:
“You can’t win an argument with royalty. But don’t worry about her. I’ll look after the apostle.”

Sigrun:
“That is a kind offer, but I must decline. It is the first and most sacred duty of the Holy Knights to protect the apostle. As Empress Sanaki is fighting, I too will fight.”

Sanaki:
“…We’ll leave it at that. King Naesala, we don’t want to burden you. Besides, it looks like the enemy is about to take this argument out of our hands. They’re here.”

Naesala:
“…I see. Then, I’m grateful for your kindness.”

Skrimir:
“Do you beorc ever stop talking? Take your positions! Now!”

(Skrimir gives out a war cry)

(Battle preparations screen)

Before battle

Yuma:
“Are you all listening!? Here are the minions of the dark god! The vile betrayers to the goddess! Go forth, Disciples, and eradicate the dark god! Deliver the holy judgment of the goddess! Destroy them!”

Sanaki:
“You! All of you. You are all Begnion citizens! I’m so relieved you are all safe. King Naesala, everyone, please withdraw your weapons! These people are not our enemies.”

Naesala:
“Sanaki, be careful! I don’t know that they’re going to be pleased to see you.”

Sanaki:
“What do you–“

Disciple of Order:
“Minions of the dark god! We are the Disciples of Order, led by blessed Lord Lekain. We have been charged by the goddess Ashera to cleanse your taint from the world!”

Sanaki:
“What did you just say!? Take a good look at me! I am the Empress of the Begnion Empire… Apostle Sanaki!”

Disciple of Order:
“Death to the tainted souls!”

Sanaki:
“Listen to me speak! Listen, I am…”

Sigrun:
“Empress Sanaki, please stay back. These traitors must have sided with the senate during the coup.”

Disciple of Order:
“Apostle Sanaki is a fraud! Any apostle who defies the edicts of the goddess is an enemy to the people!”

Sanaki:
“What?!”

Yuma:
“Our goddess has already given orders to her true disciples! Accept your punishment! Death to the heretics that oppose the goddess! Punish the minions of the dark god!”

Disciple of Order:
“Punish them!”

Sanaki:
“No, I–“

Naesala:
“Hey, don’t just stand there. They’re not going to listen to a thing we say. There’s nothing trickier than dealing with a bunch of crazed fanatics.”

Sigrun:
“As a soldier of the same nation… I pity you. However, how dare you accuse the empress! Whether you’re insane or not, it is unforgivable. I am Sigrun, commander of the Apostle’s Holy Guard! You who dare betray the empire, treason can only be punished by death!”

After Battle

Skrimir:
“Hmph. They were strong… for beorc. Has the senate held back its elite forces?”

Sigrun:
“No, I don’t think that’s the case. Judging by the armor they were wearing and the badge that shows their rank… They’re practically all new recruits. I can’t imagine how they could have fought against us so fiercely.”

Naesala:
“They came charging at us as if they didn’t fear death, they must truly be crazy… That said, they were strong. What could be the cause of their strength?”

???:
“Simple. They were protected by Ashera.”

Skrimir:
“Oh, here comes the Priestess of Daein.”

Yune:
“Wrong, I’m Yune.”

Naesala:
“So it’s Lady Yune, huh? When did you return?”

Yune:
“I sent a message to Micaiah about the impending attack, then returned here as fast as I could. Ashera freed the petrified soldiers who would pledge loyalty to her. By themselves, they weren’t a threat to skin puppets as strong as you, so she blessed their armor and weapons. Now they are worthy to be her true disciples, the Disciples of Order, and their power will be stronger as we get closer to her. The battle will only get more difficult from here. The closer we get to the tower, the stronger our enemies will be.”

Sigrun:
“Their weapons and armor are blessed by the goddess herself?”

Naesala:
“That reminds me of that sturdy fellow encased in black armour, as well as those swords that you Beorc seem to treasure. Alondite and Ragnell, I think that’s what they were called.”

Sigrun:
“You seem to know a lot.”

Naesala:
“It’s because they look like really valuable items. So are they the same?”

Yune:
“It’s the same idea, yes. The swords were originally wielded by Altina of the Three Heroes. In comparison, the Disciple’s blessings were much weaker. Still, it makes them a lot more powerful than they originally were.”

Skrimir:
“Ahhh…that was how they were able to stand against us.”

Yune:
“Poor souls… When they were turned back from stone, they probably thought they were the chosen ones or something. No one is good enough for her, though. Anybody who follows Ashera won’t stand a chance of surviving… When she’s done using them against us, they’ll all be stone creatures again.”

Sigrun:
“…”

Naesala:
“But if you think about it. If they have Ashera’s Blessing then couldn’t Lady Yune do the same for us? You know, like Yune’s Blessing or something?”

Yune:
“That’s a great idea. However I can’t do that right now. I’ve been asleep all this time… so I don’t have enough power to wield. Just give me a little more time. After that, I should be able to do it.”

Naesala:
“Please, try your best.”

Sothe:
“Micaiah! There you are!”

Yune:
“Oh, it’s her shadow again! I should go. If I have time I’ll come back and see you later. Good luck!”

Sothe:
“Micaiah?”

Micaiah:
“Unh… ! What?”

Naesala:
“Hey, glad to have you back. We should tell the other teams what happened here.”

Sothe:
“Hm?”

Micaiah:
“That’s right. We need to tell everybody that the Disciples of Order will try and obstruct our plans.”

Naesala:
“Leave that to me. I’ll have Leanne communicate to Reyson and Rafiel using telepathy.”

Micaiah:
“Alright, thanks.”

Sigrun:
“I must report to the Apostle as well. I beg your leave.”

Skrimir:
“I am going back to sleep. I dislike being awakened so early in the morning. Even if it is for battle. Yaaaaaaawn.”

Sothe:
“…Er, what just happened here?”

(Sothe and Micaiah speak alone)

Sothe:
“Yune was here again? I don’t like that she keeps taking over your body. She should stick to being that stupid bird.”

Micaiah:
“Birds can’t talk though…”

Sothe:
“I know! But still…”

Micaiah:
“Please don’t say mean things about her. She’s like an older sister to me.”

Sothe:
“Your older sister is a dark god?”

Micaiah:
“I finally understand now. Remember the voice that used to warn me about impending danger? That was Yune’s voice. I finally realized it this morning.”

Sothe:
“…But isn’t that strange? The dark god was still sleeping in the medallion before being released by your galldr of release. If that’s the case, how could she warn you about danger and fly around as a little bird?”

Micaiah:
“But… it’s the truth. Don’t forget that Yune is a goddess. It wouldn’t be at all surprising if she had powers that we couldn’t dream of. Even as she slept, she watched over us. Yune loves beorc and laguz with all her heart. I can feel it when she speaks through me.”

Sothe:
“Then why do people call her the dark god?”

Micaiah:
“I don’t know… But she doesn’t like that name. It hurts her when you call her that.”

Sothe:
“Sorry… I won’t call her that again.”

Yune:
“You mean it? Then I forgive you!”

Sothe:
“…Hey! Is that you, Yune?”

Yune:
“Sorry… I won’t call her that again.” Why can’t you be that nice with me?

Sothe:
“You’re not being nice either. Forget about bothering Micaiah… When I give you food, you never even look straight at me.”

Yune:
“Th-that’s because… To be honest… When I know Micaiah likes Sothe more than she likes me… It makes me a little jealous.”

Sothe:
“That’s not surprising. I’ve been together with Micaiah for a very long time. Yet, Micaiah still likes you Yune. Isn’t that true?”

Yune:
“Hmm, I suppose. Sothe, you’re a smarter child than I thought.”

Sothe:
“Did you just call me a “child”?”

Yune:
“I know that Micaiah needs you. That’s why I can’t let you die. Here, come closer to me.”

Sothe:
“Hey, what are you doing?”

Yune:
“Don’t be so jumpy. I’m giving you the power to protect Micaiah.”

(Sothe promotes to Whisper)

Sothe:
“Wow. Amazing… I feel incredible, like I could arm wrestle Skrimir.”

Yune:
“Good… Always stay by Micaiah’s side.”

Sothe:
“Yune?”

Micaiah:
“No, it’s me again. Disappointed?”

Sothe:
“Never.”

Micaiah:
“It really suits you. This costume.”

Sothe:
“Are you sure…?”

Micaiah:
“Mmm-hmm.”

Sothe:
“That silly Yune… But I do wish she had at least let me thank her.”

Micaiah:
“It just would have embarrassed her. You know, you two are very much alike. You’re both very stubborn.”

Sothe:
“How many times have I told you? Quit treating me like a child!”

[Note: The next few lines with Micaiah and Sothe were added for the English version]

Micaiah:
“I’m just teasing you, Sothe. Anyway, did you hear what the enemy said before the battle?”

Sothe:
“Yeah… They called out Lekain by name. No mistake about it. That means he’s still alive, and probably not petrified, since they said he was their leader. I suppose we’ll run across him once we get closer to the tower. That’ll be our big chance.”

Micaiah:
“Right. We must break the blood pact. No matter what it takes. Of course, our first goal is to save everyone from the goddess’s judgment. But we have to break the pact while they’re all stone. If we don’t, we may save the world, but still lose Daein.”

(Faraway)

Sigrun:
“… We seem to have missed our chance to speak with her. What a remarkable girl. Lady Micaiah can hear the voice of the goddess Yune and learn of impending danger. She is much like you, Empress Sanaki. It looks like she is quite close to your age. I feel like you and her would make great friends. Please wait a moment, I’ll call her here.”

Sanaki:
“…”

Sigrun:
“Lady Sanaki?”

Sanaki:
“… Let us head back.”

Sigrun:
“Are you sure? You said before that it was imperative you speak with Lady Micaiah…”

Sanaki:
“It’s not important. Forget it.”

Sigrun:
“Empress…”