Into The Ground/Script

Pre-Battle Dialogue (Female Avatar)

 * Avatar:  I... I won't betray anyone. I won't fight against the people of Nohr after you cared for me all these years. You and Camilla, Leo and Elise... We might not be related by blood, but you are family to me. You've been with me for as long as I can remember.
 * Xander: Well said, little princess. What ties us together is thicker than blood.
 * Ryoma: What are you saying, Avatar? You would discard your true family and side with those who stand against us?
 * Avatar: ...No. I refuse to fight against my Hoshidan siblings, either. Ryoma... we might night have spent much time together, but you are my family too. You, Hinoka, Takumi, Sakura... I don't want to fight with you on this or any other battlefield.
 * Ryoma: We feel the same, Avatar.
 * Avatar: ...But I can't side with either of you against the other. I cannot betray any of my family.
 * Xander: Avatar, what are you...
 * Ryoma: ...going to do, then?
 * Avatar: I'm so sorry, both of you. Please, set your swords aside! I'm sure a peaceful solution exists. If we could just--
 * Xander: I've heard enough! Avatar, I can see what you're trying to accomplish here. As your older brother, however, it is my duty to teach you the truth...
 * Ryoma: Not while I still stand... Avatar is finally back with her family-- I will not let you take her again!
 * Avatar: No, wait! Xander! Ryoma!
 * Xander: Don't think for a moment that I will let you take Avatar without a fight. It seems only right to cross swords with my opposing equal. As the heirs of our respective families, why don't we settle this here and now?
 * Ryoma: Prepare yourself, then. I will defeat you in defense of my kingdom and my sister!
 * Avatar: Please, both of you, stop! We can still talk this out inste--!
 * Xander: HAAAA!
 * Ryoma: YAAAAA!
 * Avatar: Gah, it's no use! They just won't listen to me... I'll have to step in if I want to stop them!

(scene shifts to the battlefield)
 * Avatar: We'll have to get their attention if we want them to stop fighting...
 * Azura: I have an idea... Why don't we attack the groups closest to us? If we defeat the leaders, Ryoma and Xander can't possibly ignore us.

(Jakob runs onscreen)
 * Jakob: Ah, I'm so glad you're safe! I'm here to help you, milady.
 * Avatar: Jakob?! What are you doing here?!
 * Jakob: I've been trying to find you ever since we got separated at the Bottomless Canyon. It took me a while, but now that I'm here, I'll support you.
 * Avatar: Thank you! We're grateful to have you!
 * Jakob: I'm a bit unclear as to which army we are fighting, though. Everyone seems so fired up, and they aren't exactly looking at us with happy eyes...
 * Avatar: The short version is... we're up against the Hoshidan army and the Nohrian army right now. I've chosen not to side with either one.
 * Jakob: B-both armies?! Lady Avatar, what have you gotten yourself into? I suppose it matters now. Your enemies are my enemies. I shall assist you, whatever your intentions.

Battle Dialogue
(if the Nohrian commander is defeated first)
 * Xander: What? Avatar has defeated my forward commander? We can't afford to be caught between her/his forces and the Hoshidans... Stop the assault! All units, await my command!

(if the Hoshidan commander is defeated first)
 * Ryoma: Avatar has defeated my forward commander?! What is s/he up to? Does s/he really intend to fight against us? We can't handle fighting on two fronts. Everyone! Hold position!

Post-Battle Dialogue (Female Avatar)

 * Avatar: *pant...pant...* It wasn't easy, but... I think we got them to stop fighting...
 * Xander: ...Tch. Why, Avatar? Why would you turn on us this way? Even if we aren't blood related, don't you feel any loyalty at all?
 * Avatar: Xander! I just want you to listen to what I'm saying!
 * Ryona: Avatar... Why would you betray Hoshido? Have you lost all sense of justice?
 * Avatar: You don't understand, Ryoma! I haven't betrayed you!
 * Xander: I...always thought of you as a sister... ...Damn it all. Spread word among the troops. Avatar has turned traitor! From this moment forth, she is our enemy and should be captured on sight!
 * Avatar: Why won't you listen to me?!
 * Ryoma: Avatar... Even now, I still remember the agony I felt the day you were kidnapped. I know we can't get back the time we lost... But... I still hoped that someday we would be reunited as a family... I see now that I was living a fantasy. ...Tell everyone. Avatar is truly lost to us! If she insists on becoming our enemy, then all we can do is fight her!
 * Avatar: Ryoma! I...
 * Azura: Wait, Avatar. Nothing you can say will reach either of them. We need to retreat for now. We can't afford to be caught.
 * Avatar: Xander... Ryoma... I promise you'll understand one day.

(the Avatar, Jakob, and Azura flee)
 * Azura: ...Whew. We managed to escape, but I'm sure they're still on our trail. We can't leave things are they are now-- we'll be branded as traitors by both kingdoms.
 * Avatar: ...
 * Azura: Listen to me. You'll lose everything if you don't choose a side. It's either Hoshido or Nohr.
 * Avatar: No. There's a third option. I can choose not to support either side.
 * Azura: But... how?
 * Avatar: I have family in Hoshido. I also have family in Nohr. Even if I were to lose everything... Even if all of them despise me... I can't choose to side with one against the other. I simply can't do that. I don't care if I lose everything. This is what I've decided.
 * Azura: I see... You have to be willing to sacrifice a lot to accomplish something major... I suppose you're right. ...My own mother lost her life protecting Nohr. But I don't think she regretted her choice. She died to protect the ones she loved. I've made up my mind as well. I will follow you down the path you've chosen.
 * Avatar: Azura... Thank you.

(Valla intro plays) (after the movie, Lilith appears)
 * Avatar: Lilith! Great timing.
 * Jakob: Lilith?! Milady, do you mean to say this creature is our stable girl? It can't be...
 * Avatar: Actually...it can. And it is.
 * Jakob: Sorry, milady, but I fail to grasp the joke. Lilith is a human, not a...fantastical beast.
 * Avatar: Look, I know it's confusing. I'll explain everything later. Come on! I want to show you something before we catch up with the others.
 * Jakob: My word... What is that light?!
 * Avatar: Erm, I'll explain that later too...

(they are transported to the Astral Realm)
 * Jakob: Beg pardon, Lady Avatar, but might I inquire... what just happened? And where precisely are we?
 * Lilith: I apologize for startling you, Jakob! Please, allow me to explain...

(screen fades to black momentarily)
 * Jakob: ...I see. So, to be clear, we are in something called an astral plane. Fascinating. Truly fascinating.
 * Lilith: Lady Avatar... I know the choice you just made was a difficult one. From here on our, you and your allies will continue down your chosen path. I promise to do everything in my power to help you on your journey. As such, please feel free to use this astral plane to rest or prepare for battle.
 * Avatar: Thank you, Lilith. Your kindness and support are very much appreciated.
 * Lilith: Aww, you're so very welcome! Oh, by the way, this place is filled with Dragon Veins. Long story short: You can use them to customize your castle as you see fit. Let's try it now. I'll help!