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Part 4 Prologue: Chaos Named
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
Anyone who was in the building with us was safe, too. But everyone else
was 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?!
???
Micaiah is here with me now. She knows that you'll never save the
petrified ones without 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.
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 everyone 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.
Sanaki
Nonsense! Holy Ashera would never harm us! 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.
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.
Mist
Well... All right. If you insist... So, you were sealed inside the
medallion, but now you're inside 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! You're so very clever! Of
course, I was hoping, by sending you that message, I would stop all of
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. When
Ashera woke up, she cast down her judgment upon those who failed to
keep her promise.
(Image fades)
Ike
I still don't understand. Why would it make a difference whether you
were woken up by the galdr or by the spirit of chaos? 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-- Would you stop acting like a child?
Mist
Please forgive my brother, Yune. We want to save the people who were
turned to stone. We need you to tell us how. It did matter that we woke
you with the galdr of release, right?
Yune
First of all, you should understand that, because of our link, waking
me is the same as waking Ashera. Now, if Ashera had been awakened by
the spirit of chaos, none of us would be standing here right now. By
the terms of the promise, she was just supposed to destroy the world.
No hesitation, no discussion. But if she was awakened by the galdr of
release, she was supposed to consult with me first. She wasn't
supposed to pass down her judgment until she heard from me. Ashera went
ahead and turned everyone into stone without asking me. That's so
unfair! 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. And we all
want to save the people who got turned to stone!
Ike
Yes. We'll do whatever it takes.
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.
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.
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. I'm pretty sure that Ashera is going to notice what
we're up to...
Ike
Dividing us up is smart. It reduces the risk of everyone
getting killed
at once.
Yune
We have to hurry. I can feel Ashera's power building. It's all
over if we get turned to stone, too. All right, everyone, it's up to
us! 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. 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)
Yune
How do you feel?
Ike
...Strong. Like I can take on anyone.
Yune
Wow, you're very confident for a being that can die! Let's see... You
go with this team.
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
Each team will take a different route, but your destination is the
same. It's the Tower of Guidance that stands in the middle of the land
you named Begnion. 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)
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 for the tower.
Ena
May I have a moment before we leave? Prince Kurth has requested that I
pass these out to the herons.
(Image of the sending stones)
Ike
Those are sending stones, right?
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.
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 my team. I'll give it to her.
Tibarn
All right, we're ready to go. See you at the tower!
Ike
Yeah, see you at the tower... Hopefully.
(Ranulf appears)
Ranulf
Ike! Since we're on different teams, I need to tell you something
before we go. Something important. It's General Zelgius. 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 became certain of it when we crossed the
river.
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
I doubt that Zelgius has been turned to stone. Be careful, Ike. You
might run into him. ...Good luck to you.
(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. All of us were turned to
hard rock by its evil power, 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! 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. 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. Just talking to myself.
Nealuchi
Would you like to join us for dinner, nestling? I prepared enough for
three.
Naesala
Nealuchi, I've told you, don't call me "nestling." I'm not the child
you used to take care of. Just look after Leanne. I don't need
babysitting anymore.
(Skrimir appears)
Skrimir
Rarr! Naesala, you traitor! You turned on your own kind!
Naesala
You're right, of course. Go ahead and tear me apart. I deserve it.
Skrimir
Do you think I won't? I will make you pay for the suffering of my
comrades!
(Leanne comes in front of Naesala)
Leanne
(Wait...) Do not... bully Naesala.
Skrimir
Bully?! This worm has brought ruin on the Laguz Alliance!
Leanne
But... Naesala suffers, too. Very, very much... He--
(Leanne turns to Naesala)
Naesala
Leanne, I wish you would stop looking into my soul. It's very rude of
you.
(Leanne turns back to face Skrimir)
Skrimir
Naesala's suffering?! He hasn't suffered nearly enough yet! I can
fix that, though!
(Skrimir transforms, Leanne spreads her arms to protect Naesala)
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!
(Skrimir roars)
Naesala
Wait, Skrimir! Nealuchi! Leanne! Get out of the way, now! 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)
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! 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?
Micaiah
I don't know who they are or their exact numbers, but the enemy army is
massive!
Skrimir
Hmm...
Micaiah
I know it sounds strange, but I swear it's true! 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...
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! What if you are
injured?!
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.
Sanaki
It looks like the enemy is about to take this argument out of our
hands. They're here.
Skrimir
Do you beorc ever stop talking? Take your positions! Now!
(Skrimir gives out a war cry)
(Battle preparations screen)
Before battle
Yuma
Here are the minions of the dark god! Go forth, Disciples, and 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.
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 1
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!
Disciple of Order 2
Death to the tainted souls! Let none escape!
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?! No, I--
Sigrun
Silence, betrayers of the empire! How dare you accuse the empress!
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 knew a few of them by face. Some of these soldiers were new
recruits. I can't imagine how they could have fought against us so
fiercely.
???
Simple. They were protected by Ashera.
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, and their power will be
stronger as we get closer to her. The battle will only get more
difficult from here.
Sigrun
Their weapons and armor are blessed by the goddess herself?
Naesala
Is that similar to the Black Knight's armor, or Ike's sword Ragnell?
Yune
It's the same idea, yes. The Disciples' blessings were much weaker,
because there were a lot of them. Still, it makes them a lot more
powerful than they originally were. I'd like to bless you all with
protection, too, but I haven't been awake long enough to wield that
kind of power. Sorry about that.
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. When she's done using them against us, they'll all be
stone creatures again.
Sothe
Micaiah! There you are!
Yune
Oh, it's her shadow again! I should go. All right, everyone. I'll
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?
Skrimir
I am going back to sleep. I dislike being awakened so early in the
morning. Even if it is for battle.
(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
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. 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? To be honest, it makes me a little jealous. But that's all right, I
guess. 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. 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
...
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.
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...