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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
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Part 2 Prologue: On Drifting Clouds
Before Battle (Crimean Court -
Flashback)
Lord 1
So, you have acknowledged Pelleas as the newly crowned king of Daein?
Your Majesty, this is beyond the pale!
Elincia
I have not forgotten our war with Daein. Three years is not so long as
that. But do not forget... If we allow hatred to rule our hearts, we
become prisoners of our past. A lasting peace serves both nations.
Lord 2
Bravo, Your Majesty, well spoken indeed. Your words paint a picture of
idealism rarely seen here at court. However, and I beg your
forgiveness, it is quite apparent your grasp of politics remains
childishly naive.
Lord 1
Abandoning rule over Daein, then reconciling with our most hated
enemy... This will not do. The people will soon take their discontent
to the streets.
Lord 2
What's more, why choose Bastian, the count of Fayre, as your envoy? His
skills in court are vital to Crimea. To send away such a key figure...
Tell me, Your Highness, how exactly do you plan to rule without him?
Lucia
The count of Fayre himself gladly volunteered as a delegate. Her
Majesty's decision was only--
Lord 2
Lady Lucia, still your tongue! You are not Her Majesty. Do not presume
to speak for her.
Lord 1
Yes, Lady Lucia! Please refrain from speaking if you have not been
directly addressed. Your familiarity with the queen does not grant you
a seat in the royal assembly. Although you may have been raised as a
sister to Her Majesty the queen, kindly remember your place!
Lucia
...You have my apologies.
Lord 2
And you, General Geoffrey. Does your loyalty to Her Majesty stem only
from your unchecked emotions? Those with a taste for gossip are
talking. I wonder, have you heard what the help is saying about you?
Geoffrey
What?! I...
Lucia
Geoffrey!
Geoffrey
Rrgh!
Lord 2
At any rate, growing discontent has brought the royal family of Crimea
to a crossroads of sorts. Your Highness... This is all on you.
Lord 1
Indeed. Your Majesty... Whatever do you intend to do?
Before Battle (Outskirts of Melior)
???
Queen Elincia!
Elincia
Marcia! How are you today? And what are you doing here?
Marcia
Lucia told me about those no-goodnik nobles and their chest-beating
contest, so I thought you could use some cheering up. You weren't in
your chambers or the garden, so I guessed you would be out here.
Elincia
Forgive me. I needed some...time to think. I'm sorry to trouble you.
Marcia
Not at all! After everything you've done for me, it's the least I could
do. It was nice of you to hire me as a Royal Knight, but hiring my
sponge-brained, spine-deprived brother might qualify you for sainthood!
Elincia
Even so, I'm afraid I may also have caused you a great number of
hardships.
Marcia
Huh? Oh! The grief I'm getting from the nobles? It's nothing I can't
handle. If you think your country has stuffed-shirt windbags for
aristocracy, you should see Begnion's! When I was a pegasus knight
there, they had a new shenanigan every week! After that, the Crimean
crybabies are no big deal.
Elincia
No, it's my fault, and I'm sorry. I'm so new at all this, even you are
affected by my blunders. Sometimes, I think... Maybe I just don't have
what it takes to be a queen.
Marcia
That's so not true! Queen Elincia, anyone can strut around in a queen
hat and say she's a ruler, but you always put your people first!
Marcia
Look, it's not that you're doing a bad job, it's just everyone's on
edge lately, with Daein getting a new king and all. People are worried
that Daein'll start another war like the one three years ago, and
they're taking it out on you. Just don't let those peacock-wearing
nobles bug you, and remember that you don't have to go it alone. You've
got friends everywhere.
Elincia
Thank you, Marcia. Your kind words have lifted my spirits.
Elincia
That's right... I'm not alone. I must be strong, for the sake of our
people. As the protector of our homeland!
Before Battle (Sky Above Crimea)
Marcia
Huh? Queen Elincia... What the heck is going on over there?
Elincia
Hmm?
Nealuchi
H-hey! How dare you harass us! Begone, insolent fools! Begone, I say!
Leanne
(Why are these soldiers bothering us?)
Nealuchi
Fear not, my lady. This senile old bird will gladly trade his life for
your protection.
Begnion Soldier 1
They say nothing is as beautiful as the herons of Serenes... Especially
a royal princess! You'll fetch a pretty penny from some lord or
other... And our pockets are a little light. Whaddya say, Captain?
Zeffren
Yes, naturally. She should prove to make a fine gift. Seize them...and
mind the raven's talons!
Nealuchi
This is unbelievable! Stand back, you unrepentant dogs! Nealuchi does
not give in easily!
Zeffren
Men, silence that cawing raven. Who would pay for an old crow like
that, anyway? Leave him.
???
Stop right there!
Zeffren
Tch... Company. How droll.
Marcia
Hey, Begnion dracoknights! Are you lost, or have you just been letting
those scaly fleabags do your navigating? What're you doing in Crimea's
sky?
Zeffren
...We've merely strayed a bit in our duties patrolling the border. Do
you have a problem with that?
Marcia
You and your flying snakes are in violation of Crimea's sovereignty!
Besides, do you have any idea who you're dealing with here, reptile
breath?
Elincia
Marcia, stop. We cannot afford to start antagonizing the Begnion army.
I am the queen of Crimea...
Marcia
But, Your Majesty! We can't just let these wyvern monkeys run rampant--
Elincia
And we're not going to. As long as they don't realize I'm the queen, we
should be fine.
Elincia
Begnion dracoknights... You will only be warned once. Leave this area
immediately! I serve the queen of Crimea. Trespassers on Crimean
territory will be dealt with. No exceptions.
Zeffren
The queen, she says! The very queen that relied on us, the Begnion
Empire, to free her nation. Imperial dracoknights are not frightened by
soldiers so weak as Crimean pegasus knights. Listen up! Leave those two
alone. It's the Serenes maiden we want. Do not allow her to escape!
Elincia
...Looks like we'll not talk any sense into them. I suppose we have no
choice. Sir Nealuchi! We're here to help you!
Nealuchi
I'll be! It's Her Majesty, Queen Elincia! Fate has smiled upon us! I
hate to be a bother, considering it has been so long, but... Your
assistance is most appreciated.
2nd Turn
Haar
Yaaawn... Boy, I'm bushed. Hey, partner, you tired? How's a nap sound?
You want to rest your wings a bit? ...Huh? We're running late? But I'm
sleepy... What did you call me? That wasn't very nice. Overgrown
lizard...
Haar
Please tell me that's not what I think it is. Oh, this is perfect.
Begnion dracoknights? Just my stinkin' luck.
After Battle
(If Zeffren is alive)
Zeffren
Fire and stones! We underestimated them... Everyone, retreat!
(If Zeffren was defeated)
Begnion Soldier 1
Fall back! The captain's been defeated. Where did they learn to fight?!
(If Marcia is alive)
Marcia
Yeah, you run, dragonbackers! And don't ever come back to Crimea!
(If Marcia died)
Elincia
Somehow we managed to hold them off. Marcia... I'm so sorry.
Elincia
Princess Leanne, it's a pleasure to see you again. I'm sorry you had to
go through all that. Are you hurt?
Leanne
(Queen Elincia! Thank you for helping us! I'm happy to see you again.)
Nealuchi
Lady Leanne is very grateful for your help with those ruffians and is
quite delighted to see you again, Your Majesty. Frankly, I don't think
these old bones would have been up to the task of protecting the
princess without your help.
Elincia
The most important thing is that you're both safe, Sir Nealuchi. But...
What brings you here? As far as I knew, the both of you were residing
in Gallia...
Leanne
(We came to see Sir Ike!)
Nealuchi
It is imperative that my lady sees General Ike as soon as possible. We
were traveling to the royal palace in Melior for that very purpose.
Elincia
That's unfortunate. Ike left Melior more than half a year ago. After
that, rumor has it that he reorganized the Greil Mercenaries... Now, no
one seems to know where they are.
Nealuchi
What?! This is most unexpected. What are we supposed to do now?
Elincia
Sir Ike isn't here, but... Since you've traveled all this way to
Crimea, would you like to visit the royal court? I would be happy to
investigate the whereabouts of the Greil Mercenaries during your stay.
Nealuchi
Well... We don't want to be a bother, but it would be very kind of you.
Elincia
To be honest, there are matters about which I must speak with Sir Ike
myself. And regardless, we're always delighted to have such splendid
guests as yourselves. I must tell you, however--and I am ashamed to say
it--there is unrest among certain circles here in Crimea. I hope
nothing will happen to disturb your visit with us.
Nealuchi
Un-unrest...you say?
Elincia
Yes. I trust, however, my protection will be enough to keep you from
harm's way.