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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Chapter 21: Clash in Medon
"Grust would harry the League no more. Marth led his forces on to
Medon. However, Medon's Dragoons were ready to waylay them at the
border; countless reinforcements hovered within the fortresses, waiting
to strike...Would Marth be able to lead the League safely through the
gauntlet?"
(Beginning of Chapter)
(If Minerva is not in party)
Malledus:
Sire, we are nearing the Medonian border.
Marth:
Did you send a messenger?
Malledus:
Yes...but...
Marth:
They will not yield.
Malledus:
No reply came, sire...
Marth:
I knew they might not switch and join us, but I had at least
hoped to avoid bloodshed...So be it. Medon stands between us and
Doluna. And Gotoh is here somewhere as well. If the battle must be
fought, I mean to fight it well.
(If Minerva is in your party)
Marth:
Princess Minerva, we will soon reach the Macedonian border. Are
you certain you wish to join the battle? If you've any reservations
about fighting your own countrymen-
Minerva:
If I did, Prince Marth, I would not have offered you my axe.
Marth:
But surely-
Minerva:
You have the wrong idea. Perhaps you think I wish to spare my
brother and former vassals, forgive them for seeing things differently?
Marth:
...Don't you?
Minerva:
I would be lying if I said I did not wish it were that simple.
But history needs to remember that when Macedon went astray, it was a
Macedonian who set things right.
Marth:
Even if it means your own
brother may die?
Minerva:
Since I was little, I followed in Michalis's footsteps.
Whatever books he read, I read; whenever he practiced the sword, I was
close by, watching, learning...He was always a step ahead: my hero,
something to aspire to. Even now, some part of me loves him. ...I love
him enough to spare him death on some stranger's sword, you see? Let
him be punished by my hands.
(Battle with Orridyon)
Orridyon:
Rebels! You have strutted into the wrong kingdom this time!
(Defeating Orridyon)
Orridyon:
Nngh! I am but a pebble...in Medon's unshakeable foundation...
(Chapter End)
Gotoh:
...Prince Marth...
Marth:
That voice! Lord Gotoh, is that you?
Gotoh:
I see you have made it to Medon. You will find me in a village
north of the Medon aerie, their castle. If you possess the Lightsphere
and Starsphere, have them in hand when you visit me here.
...Ah, yes. I also have good news. Your sister Elice is unharmed.
Marth:
What?! You are certain? Where is she now?
Gotoh:
Thabes, city of illusion. Gharnef took her with him when he
fled. I pray you rescue her soon.
Marth:
I will!
Gotoh:
But first, bring me the two orbs. Without Starlight's mighty
blast, Gharnef will only add your life to the list of things he has
taken from you.
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