Final Chapter: The Sacred Stones (A)



(Flashback, Eirika and Lyon are in the garden in Grado)

(1 years ago)

Lyon:
“When tomorrow comes… you have to go home, don’t you…”

Eirika:
“Yes… Thank you for everything, Lyon. I’ll never forget the time I spent here.”

Lyon:
“Do you think we’ll see each other again…”

Eirika:
“Yes, of course. My brother and you and me. We are friends, after all. Aren’t we…”

Lyon:
“Eirika… Yep, you’re right. I hope your study of the Sacred Stones is fruitful. I know you’ll use the wisdom you glean to make your people happy.”

Lyon:
“Thank you, Eirika. You know, you’re the only reason I was able to save that girl. There were times when I wanted to give up, to admit failure. But you were always there. You were always encouraging me to succeed. That’s what kept me going. I just thought of you.”

Eirika:
“Lyon…”

Lyon:
“Eirika… I…I’ve always… I’m sorry… Forget what I was saying. I could never be like Ephraim…”

Eirika:
“Lyon, what do you–“

Lyon:
“I guess this is it, Eirika. Hope to see you again someday. I’m going to focus on my work and do my best until that day. My research will progress, and my discoveries will benefit us all. One day, I will be a prince worthy of you, and I will see you again.”

(Flashback ends, Eirika, Ephraim, Myrrh, L’Arachel, and Innes ride up to Lyon in the Black Temple)

Eirika:
“Lyon!”

Lyon:
“… Eirika…”

Eirika:
“Lyon… It is you, isn’t it, Lyon…!”

Lyon:
“Yes… But I’m… I’m almost completely gone. Before I’m lost entirely, I want to apologize. I’m sorry, Eirika. This is all my fault. I was too weak…”

Eirika:
“You’re not to blame, Lyon. It was the Demon King. He was controlling you…”

Lyon:
“No, that’s not true, Eirika. When the Demon King reached into me from inside the Dark Stone…When he whispered he would see all my dreams and desires made true…I…I did not reject him. In the shadows of my heart, he saw jealousy…vanity…It was my weakness that put these emotions there, allowed them to thrive.”

Eirika:
“Everyone has weaknesses, Lyon. You’re not the only one. I do. I’m sure my brother does…Don’t hate yourself for having these feelings, please.”

Lyon:
“Thank you, Eirika. You were always…so kind. The Demon King will claim my flesh as a vessel for his resurrection. Before that can happen…I want you to kill me. I’m sorry, Eirika. I’m already-“

Eirika:
…..

(Light dims slightly, Lyon’s speech bubble becomes black)

Evil Lyon:
“Oh, please…Are you done turning your failings into some sad epic of personal tragedy… It’s time we started then. I have a ritual to complete…and some nuisances to kill.”

Eirika:
“Shut your mouth. I won’t allow you to desecrate Lyon’s body any further. You will not return to this world. I will stop you myself if I must.”

Evil Lyon:
“Ah, is that so… And do you honestly think yourself capable, wench… You once prayed for this fool’s salvation. Can you bring yourself to kill him…”

Eirika:
“I can and I will. I made a promise to Lyon, and I intend to honor it.”

(Lyon teleports away)

(Battle begins)

(If you fight Lyon)

Evil Lyon:
“Come, and face your death! I’m waiting, you miserable fool. Your corpse will make a perfect offering in my resurrection.”

(If you defeat Lyon)

Evil Lyon:
“Ha… Ha ha… HAAA HAHAHAHA!”

(After Battle)

(Lyon falls on the ground, Eirika runs over to him, Ephraim stays a bit behind her)

Lyon:
…..

Eirika:
“Lyon!”

Ephraim:
“Be careful, Eirika!”

Eirika:
“It’s all right. He’s Lyon. Lyon…”

Lyon:
“Ei…Eirika…Is…that you…”

Eirika:
“Yes, Lyon. It’s me.”

Lyon:
“Eirika…You stopped me, didn’t you… I’m glad…”

Eirika:
“Lyon…Lyon…”

Lyon:
“Listen…Eirika… I never had the courage to tell you, but…I’ve always loved you…”

(Lyon dies)

Eirika:
“Lyon…”

Ephraim:
“…..”

(The screen darken, Lyon’s body vanishes)

Ephraim:
“What…! This…”

Eirika:
“Brother! Lyon’s body! It’s…”

Demon King:
“The time has come… My resurrection is at hand…”

(The room goes dark)

Demon King:
“Now, humans…Lament your fate. Weep for the dead. Despair for the living. Wail and tremble in grief. Grovel in awe and fear. I am returned.”

(Demon King appears)

Eirika:
“Is…is that…the… Demon King…”

Ephraim:
“Eirika.”

Eirika:
“Brother…”

Ephraim:
“Don’t be afraid, Eirika. I’m here. Our friends are here. We have the Sacred Stone, and we have each other. We will not lose. We will defeat him.”

Eirika:
“You’re right, Brother!”

(The group you used in battle runs up behind you)

Eirika:
“L’Arachel! It’s time. We have to use the final Sacred Stone. We must use its power against the Demon King, as in the stories of old!”

L’Arachel:
“You must listen to me, Eirika. The stories are true; the stone does hold the power to stop the Demon King. However, the source of its power is human will, the desire for peace within our hearts.”

Eirika:
“In our hearts…”

L’Arachel:
“Yes, that’s right. We need not pray for the Sacred Stones to aid us now. No, we need only focus ourselves and concentrate on a better future.”

Eirika:
“I understand, L’Arachel. Listen, everyone. I can never repay you for all you’ve done so far. Now, please, one last time…Lend me your strength. To defeat the Demon King! To restore peace to our lands! To take the peace we all dream of and make it real!”

(Everyone makes a dramatic speech – see Final Battle Quotes page)

Demon King:
“Gaa…grrr… Abominable Sacred Stone… I will not suffer imprisonment again. How… You possess only one… Do not fool yourselves. You cannot fully imprison me… I will grind that wretched rock and your accursed bones to powder!”

(The Stone rises up, the screen shakes, and the Demon King’s soul flies out of his body into the stone)

Eirika:
“There!”

L’Arachel:
“We did it. The Demon King’s soul has been bound once more. But, Eirika, it’s not over yet. The Demon King’s soul rages against its prison. We must return it to its proper place–and quickly. But first, we must defeat the Demon King’s soulless body!”

Eirika:
“That thing…”

L’Arachel:
“Uh-huh…The real battle’s just beginning. Our ancestors paid dearly for their victory. A mountain of corpses…It’s written the Demon King was surrounded by the dead before he finally fell.”

Seth:
“We’re all prepared to do what must be done.”

Eirika:
“I have no desire to make any more heartbreaking sacrifices. I promised we would all return safely, and return safely we shall!”

(Battle begins)

(After defeating the Demon King)

Eirika:
“That’s it. It’s over, isn’t it…”

L’Arachel:
“Yes. Evil has been imprisoned, locked away. The legends of old have been mirrored in our actions today.”

Innes:
“No, we’ve done far more than the legends ever told. We’ve destroyed the Demon King’s body. He can never come back.”

Eirika:
“That’s right. And we have you all to thank for it.”

Ephraim:
“And another thing… In that ancient battle, it took the might of the five heroes to do what we did. We did not have their extraordinary power to draw upon.”

Eirika:
“No, we didn’t. We conquered darkness and restored peace to the land, thanks to you. It was because you never gave in, you never stopped fighting. None of you, not once. Thank you…”

Syrene:
“This means we’ve accomplished our mission! I must relay the good news to King Hayden at once.”

Tana:
“Yes. I’m sure Father will be most pleased. Brother! This means peace will be restored, doesn’t it… Shall I fly back to Frelia and let him know… Innes:”
There’s no need to rush. I’m sure he knows. After all, we were together, and that ensured our victory.

Syrene:
“Of course, Prince Innes…”

Moulder:
“Hmmm… Looks like we’re on the outside looking in, eh… Even so, the fighting’s over. And that’s something to be happy about.”

Gilliam:
“Exactly.”

Gerik:
“Well that took some doing, but we finally finished the job.”

Tethys:
“We certainly earned our pay… Please tell me we’re going to enjoy it.”

Marisa:
“Let’s go home, Chief.”

Gerik:
“Let’s see now… Shall we head back to Jehanna… I guess we could stop in at the guild and get our next contract, eh…”

Tethys:
“But the queen’s gone… I wonder what Jehanna will do now.”

Gerik:
“I’m sure it’ll all work out. After all’s said and done, it’s our home. C’mon. It’s time for Gerik’s band to ride.”

Marisa:
“Let’s go.”

Joshua:
“…… …Hm… Heads. Looks like I should be getting back as well. Homecoming time…”

Natasha:
“It’s over, isn’t it… The demon that drove Grado to madness is dead and gone.”

Amelia:
“I-I can’t believe that I was part of this whole thing…”

Cormag:
“The war is over. But so much remains to be done. Our country lost this war. The road ahead will be long and hard.”

Duessel:
“That’s true. And yet… It’s a road we must travel. That’s the burden survivors must shoulder.”

Knoll:
“Yes. And we must fulfill the dreams of Emperor Vigarde and Prince Lyon.”

L’Arachel:
“Dozla, Rennac. We’ve done it.”

Dozla:
“Gwaa ha ha! And a job well done it was, Princess L’Arachel.”

Rennac:
“Whew… It’s finally over. So it’s about time for me to…”

L’Arachel:
“Hold it! I gave you no orders to leave! I am the princess of Rausten, lest you forget. I have many missions yet to fulfill. Come, Dozla, Rennac. It’s time to go!”

Dozla:
“Gwaa ha ha! Wait up! Let’s move, Rennac!”

Rennac:
“…Sigh.”

Myrrh:
“……”

Saleh:
“……”

Myrrh:
“The darkness… It’s gone.”

Saleh:
“Yes. That’s the end.”

Myrrh:
“I guess so…”

Saleh:
“Let’s return home, Lady Myrrh. Our friends and family will be worrying about us…”

Ewan:
“What… Hey, Teacher! Where are you going… Wait up. I’m coming with you.”

Garcia:
“You did well, Ross. You’re a true warrior, my pride and joy.”

Ross:
“But you’re still the best, Father! That’s right! My father’s the best warrior in all Magvel!”

Colm:
“Bah, I’m glad everyone’s so happy, but… They’d better not forget that they won only with our help. Right, Neimi…”

Neimi:
“We all worked… together. Wasn’t that great…Colm… Sniff…”

Colm:
“H-hey… Don’t start crying… Please…”

Artur:
“O glorious light, were you witness to our victory… The foul demon has been purged from the earth.”

Lute:
“The ancient Demon King was as powerful as the scrolls described. And yet, in the end, we were able to defeat him! After all, there’s no one better than us.”

Seth:
“Your continued safety is all that matters to me, Princess Eirika.”

Franz:
“General! Princess Eirika! We can finally return to Renais, can’t we…”

Eirika:
“Yes, we can go home. All of us unharmed…”

Forde:
“Ah, I’m exhausted. I’d like nothing more than to laze about a while… Alas, we’re not going to have that opportunity, are we, Prince Ephraim…”

Ephraim:
“No. The reconstruction of Renais is going to keep us busy. Keep your strength up. I’m going to need you in the days ahead.”

Kyle:
“We’ll be beside you through it all!”

Eirika:
“All right, let’s go home. Let’s go back to the people who are waiting for us…”

(Chapter ends)