The Future Past 3/Script

Outrealm Gate

 * Naga: Well met, Outrealm warriors.
 * Chrom: Naga. So this must be about that alternate future again...
 * Naga: Indeed. Thanks to you, the eight children you assisted managed to reach Ylisstol. Meanwhile, three more took the Emblem and the final Gemstone to the princess. But their time, too, grows short. They and the princess are soon fated to die at the fell dragon's hands. If the princess is lost, nothing can save their world from its demise. Please... You must intervene before it is too late.
 * Chrom: Don't worry. We'll save them all.
 * Naga: Thank you. Then I will send you now to the brink—the moment in time before the world falls. Again I offer the same counsel. The world you are about to visit bears a great resemblance to your own. You may encounter people you know or people you love... If you do, fight by their sides. It will give them great courage and strength.
 * Chrom: I understand.
 * Naga: This will likely be your final battle in their world. Now that my Voice there has been silenced, I cannot bind your worlds together for long. Still, I believe you will find the faint light of hope sleeping within the fell dragon. I believe that you will work a miracle greater than any despair he can sow. Now go, warriors. Let destiny once again be reshaped by your hands!

Before Battle Starts

 * Lucina: I'm so glad you're all safe!
 * Severa: It's good to see you too. Here you go—one Gemstone, and one Fire Emblem! I hope you're happy. These were NOT easy to get.
 * Laurent: Severa, would it hurt you to just hand them over without being condescending?
 * Severa: I can hand them over any way I like! You're the one being obnoxious.
 * Lucina: Heh. You haven't changed a bit. That comes as a relief. I cannot thank you enough for retrieving these.
 * Gerome: Keep them close. We need to be ready to start the rite the moment we have all the gemstones.
 * Lucina: I know.
 * Severa: How are things here in Ylisstol? Are the people safe?
 * Lucina: Well, we've managed to keep casualties to a minimum, but... ......
 * Severa: What's wrong, Lucina?
 * Lucina: I...I'm so sorry... I failed her. I failed Lady Tiki...
 * Severa: What?!
 * Gerome: Has something happened to the Voice?
 * Lucina: The enemy snuck into the castle. Lady Tiki took a blow for me and fell... It's my fault... I should have been paying closer attention...
 * Laurent: You're not to blame, Lucina. We should all be grateful you survived.
 * Severa: Poor Lucina... I'm sorry we weren't here for you.
 * Lucina: It's all right. I need to pull myself together... Lady Tiki said we must have faith. Those were her last words—to believe that mankind still had hope. She said to believe that you would all come back. And now three of you stand here before me. The others are safe too. I just know it.
 * Gerome: I believe it too. Once they have returned safely, we'll need to depart for Mount Prism at once. There you can perform the Awakening.
 * Laurent: No doubt the mount is already teeming with Risen. If we come to blows, run to the altar as fast as you can. We'll hold off the Risen.
 * Severa: Let's see how those dastards like it once the Awakening is complete. We'll destroy them and Grima alike and restore peace to the world!
 * Lucina: Thank you... All of you.
 * (Grima appears)
 * Grima: ...Doesn't that sound like a darling little scheme?
 * Lucina: Who are you?!
 * Grima: I am the wings of despair and the breath of ruin. I am the fell dragon, Grima. How good to see you again, child of Naga. When was it again we last met? Ah yes. I believe it was when I butchered the divine dragon's Voice.
 * Lucina: That was you?
 * Grima: Indeed. I was hoping to end your life, but I rid myself of a pest all the same. Soon I will send this world into its final death throes. But energy has been drawn away from the Dragon's Table since your little...theft. Even incomplete, that Gemstone and Emblem possess considerable power. I am afraid I must take them back now.
 * Lucina: You can try.
 * Grima: Or you could just give them back to me. They're worthless to you. It's not like you'll be seeing the other Gemstones anytime soon.
 * Gerome: I hope you're not implying our friends are dead.
 * Grima: I do not "imply." I have sent the strongest of my Grimleal to dispatch your comrades. They are almost certainly dead by now.
 * Gerome: "Almost certainly" doesn't sound very certain to me. Perhaps it's the corpse of your little servant you should be concerned about.
 * Severa: Yeah. Our friends are no wimps! They've outwitted death more times than you can imagine. You think you can scare us with baby threats like that?
 * Laurent: If they were dead, you would have proof. You don't. Ergo, they are not dead. Really, your bluffing begs for practice.
 * Grima: ...... Then you refuse to return what you have taken?
 * Lucina: We refuse.
 * Grima: Very well. I was hoping not to have to flex any...muscle... GRRRAGH!
 * Lucina: Eeeyaaargh! Nngh... *huff, huff* Is...is everyone all right?
 * Grima: With the next blow, I will kill you. The Gemstone and the Emblem. NOW.
 * Lucina: Never!
 * Grima: Still you resist me? Very well. Die, if you wish.
 * Severa: Nngh... You'll have to go through ME!
 * Lucina: Severa, what are you—?
 * Grima: What stupidity is this?
 * Severa: Lucina, I'll stop her attacks...even if it kills me. Now RUN! While you've still got the chance!
 * Lucina: No! Severa, I can't...
 * Severa: You have to, you idiot! If you die, we all die! The world will come to an end!
 * Lucina: I know, but...
 * Severa: Mother said her greatest pride as a pegasus knight was defending the exalted family. I may not be a pegasus knight, but I can still share in their duty. I can still protect you!
 * Grima: Impertinent little brat. What could you ever hope to protect? You're less than a shadow of your mother. If I could break her, then I'll have no trouble breaking you.
 * Severa: Rrgh...
 * Laurent: You do not give the lady nearly enough credit.
 * Severa: Laurent!
 * Laurent: Severa deduced this would be our best chance and acted swiftly. And she will not stand alone. You will have to go through me as well. Can you defeat us both before Lucina escapes? Or are you all sardonic quips?
 * Severa: Laurent, you fool! We don't BOTH have to die...
 * Laurent: What, you think this is some noble gesture? I'm simply following the wisest course. A shield twice as thick serves twice as well.
 * Severa: Uh-huh. It's a noble gesture. But still...thanks.
 * Laurent: Certainly. Your life is worth the effort, Severa.
 * Severa: Yeah, I know. Heh heh...
 * Gerome: ...... I'm staying too.
 * Severa: Gerome...
 * Gerome: By Laurent's logic, a shield thrice as thick would be an improvement. But I can make it four times as strong.
 * Laurent: Gerome, no! We cannot lose you and Minerva too.
 * Gerome: Minerva wishes to fight for Lucina. She told me as much before. And more importantly, she insists we meet our destinies together. If death is to come for us, it must take us both.
 * Laurent: ...All right, then.
 * Gerome: Forgive us, Lucina, but we must leave the hardest task to you. Find the rest of our friends, and put this wyrm out of its misery.
 * Lucina: No... You don't have to do this!
 * Severa: There's no time to debate it. Go, Lucina! ...GO!
 * Laurent: Now!
 * Gerome: ...Please.
 * Lucina: Agh... This cannot be happening! Must I abandon my friends and run like a dog? Is that the price of saving the world? Too many have died already... Please, someone grant me the power to change this!
 * Grima: Ha ha ha! Isn't this precious? What will it be, child of Naga? Will you buy a few more minutes of life by watching your friends get butchered? Or will you stay behind and render their sacrifice meaningless? I must say I shall enjoy this either way!
 * Lucina: Rrgh...
 * Grima: Don't you see? Humanity is finished. You have no future. Your mother and father are dead. And now, the exalted line... ENDS...WITH...YOU!
 * Chrom: ...Not quite!
 * Grima: Huh?!
 * Lucina: What...? Falchion is glowing... I...I know that voice!
 * Chrom: Stay strong! We're here to help! Not one of you needs to die today!
 * Grima: I-impossible... He's dead! I buried him myself! There's no way he could be here. This future has already been set in stone!
 * Chrom: That's no true, Lucina! Anything can change! And I'm going to prove it to you right here and now!
 * (Chrom and Shepherds appear)
 * Chrom: Is everyone ready? This will be our final battle here. We have to make certain everyone pulls through!
 * Severa: H-how did they get here?
 * Laurent: What matters is that they appear to be on our side.
 * Gerome: It could be a trap. Stay vigilant.
 * Lucina: But that's...my father! It doesn't make any sense!
 * Grima: I see Naga has played her last card. Summoning them from another world? Pfft! She should realize by now that she has already lost. There's no going back. Instead she wastes my time with petty tricks! ...But it makes no difference. A mountain of maggots is crushed as easily as one. If it's a reunion you seek, my soldiers shall welcome you on my behalf. You will soon be begging for the quick death I was willing to give you!
 * Chrom: Risen! Damn...
 * Grima: How I've missed fighting with you, Chrom. Come—stand at my side like you used to! Nothing would pleasure me more than stabbing you in the back a second time! Heh heh heh... Mwaaa ha ha ha HA HA HA HA!

After Battle Starts

 * (Text Box: Have blood relatives wait near green units to sometimes trigger special conversations.)

W/ Lucina

 * Lucina: So that's what would have happened to me if I hadn't traveled back in time... This is our third visit to this world... If what Father said is true, then the five Gemstones and Fire Emblem still exist. That's very fortunate. In my future, one of the Gemstones had been lost forever. There was no way to perform the Awakening or restore Falchion's power. The only way to stop Grim was to use Naga's power to go back in time. Thankfully, this world is different. Theirs is the more dire future...and yet, they have the greater hope. If all eight children we saved make it back, the Fire Emblem can be completed. My counterpart here can finish Grima once and for all without leaving her world behind. ...I wish I had had that choice. I never wished to drag Father into my struggles. I wanted to kill Grima myself. But...what's done is done. I must deal with the evils at hand. ...Just as she is. I hope she finds the brighter future I never could.

W/ Chrom

 * Lucina: Father?! Is that you?
 * Chrom: Lucina! Are you all right?
 * Lucina: Father! Oh, Father, I don't care if you're a ghost... I'm so glad to see you! Please stay with me. Please...
 * Chrom: I'm no ghost, Lucina. But neither am I your real father.
 * Lucina: What?
 * Chrom: I come from an alternate world. An "Outrealm," if you like. I'm not the same man as the Chrom who lived in this world.
 * Lucina: I...think I understand. But it is still wonderful to see your face.
 * Chrom: Thank you, Lucina.
 * Lucina: Whatever world you hail from, you are still my father. That powerful voice, the kindness in your eyes... Those strong arms that taught me how to wield a sword... You have burned brightly in my memory since the moment I lost you. I never dreamed I would be able to see you again, to speak to you like this... Where do I even begin? There's...there's so much to s-say... Oh, Father! *sob*
 * Chrom: Forgive me, Lucina. You never would have had to take up the sword if I had lived. I should have been stronger for you. I know it's too little, too late...but I hope you will accept my apology.
 * Lucina: You did nothing wrong. I am the one who must apologize for dragging you into this hell. If I were stronger, my world would be safe and my people would not suffer.
 * Chrom: You have fought valiantly. And most importantly, you never gave up. Ylisse owes you everything. Now here you are n the verge of saving the world! I came here to do it with you. Let me fight with you and see your task through!
 * Lucina: Wha—? N-no, please don't.
 * Chrom: ...Why not?
 * Lucina: I am so sorry... You don't know how happy I am to hear those words. And you have already saved us just by coming here. But I beg you, please stand down before I have to watch you get hurt again! You fought to protect me once before, and it ended badly. I never saw you again... I cannot bear to relive that pain.
 * Chrom: I understand. But my past failures are exactly why I must insist on staying. I swear to you, Lucina. I WILL protect you. As your father, I have no greater duty.
 * Lucina: But how do I know you won't—
 * Chrom: You know because I just swore it. You will not shed tears over me a second time.
 * Lucina: Ah... ...... All right. But remember—you swore it!
 * Chrom: You have my word.
 * Lucina: Thank you, Father. Let us finish this task, then. And when it is over, may Naga see you safely back to your own world. May she bring you and your daughter there nothing but joy.

W/ Avatar (Female)

 * Lucina: Mother? Are you... But that doesn't make any sense!
 * Avatar: Lucina, are you hurt? Oh, my poor baby...
 * Lucina: GET...BACK!
 * Avatar: What?
 * Lucina: There is no way my mother could be here. Grima sent you. You're an illusion! Some...despicable servant! I will not be fooled!
 * Avatar: I...suppose you would think that. And I have only myself to blame for failing to protect you in this world.
 * Lucina: What do you mean, "this world"?
 * Avatar: I come from another world, Lucina. I'm not the same woman as the Avatar you know.
 * Lucina: ......
 * Avatar: I know it's incredible, and you don't have to believe me. But no matter what you say, I WILL protect you. I want you to change your destiny and find happiness. And as your mother, I will do absolutely whatever it takes to make that happen. Anything and everything!
 * Lucina: Mother, I'm... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry! It is you, isn't it? No servant of Grima's would ever speak such words... Oh, Mother... *sniff* Ahh... *sob*
 * Avatar: You believe me now?
 * Lucina: Yes! Just don't let go.
 * Avatar: I won't. I am so sorry I left you to face all of this on your own. You deserved better of your mother.
 * Lucina: Just seeing you here now is more than enough. I miss the strength in your arms, the wisdom in your voice...your guiding hands. I have missed your warmth during these long years...more than you can know. You have brought me happiness just by being here.
 * Avatar: Lucina...
 * Lucina: Well...I wish I could stay like this forever and share stories with you... But there's a battle to be won.
 * Avatar: Yes, there is.
 * Lucina: Will you help us?
 * Avatar: Of course. That's why I am here.
 * Lucina: Thank you, Mother. May I look at you one last time? I will miss you terribly once you leave again. But the smile on your face now will sustain me in the years to come.

W/ Severa

 * Severa: *Sigh* What are we doing meddling in this stupid world? We haven't even saved our own yet. Now here I am stuck in a world just like the one I left behind. No one came to save US, did they? *sigh* ...Ack! Is that...me?! Oh no! I've got to hide!
 * (Severa hides)
 * Severa (NPC): *Huff, huff* The Risen just...keep coming... But I can't give up. I have to hold out...just a little longer...
 * (NPC Severa leaves)
 * Severa: ...She's gone. Gawds, look at her. Her hair is messed up, her skin is all blotchy... Ugh, and don't even get me started on her clothes. But those wounds... She's just like me before I jumped back in time. ...No. She's fighting even harder. Why am I picking on her when she clearly deserves our help? I was in bad shape, but not that bad. Her whole world really is on its last legs... Well, hold on, Severa. I've got your back! You can worry about your hair and your clothes once the world is safe. ...And you'd better. I have a reputation to uphold, you know. Especially since I may never get to return to my own time to uphold it...

W/ Cordelia

 * Cordelia: Severa? At last I've found you!
 * Severa: M-Mother? What are you doing here?
 * Cordelia: I was so worried I wouldn't make it in time.
 * Severa: Hey! You don't have to squeeze that tight, you know!
 * Cordelia: I am so proud of you for protecting Lucina like you did. And here I thought we were so different... But you protected your princess just like any pegasus knight would.
 * Severa: Why does everything I do have to be framed in terms of you? Why are you even here? I thought you were dead.
 * Cordelia: I am so sorry, Severa. But your mother and I are two different people. I come from another world.
 * Severa: What? You're not my mother?
 * Cordelia: No. By Naga's power, I have been sent here to help for as long as I can.
 * Severa: If you're not my mother, then get your hands off me.
 * Cordelia: Ah... Of course. Forgive me.
 * Severa: No matter what world you come from, you never change.Everything is always about you- about how you feel, about what you can do. You think that because I'm your daughter, I'll turn out exactly like you. Not once have you ever stopped to ask ME how I feel.
 * Cordelia: What?
 * Severa: Y-you made me so angry... *sniff* I h-hated you! Waaaaaah!
 * Cordelia: Oh! Baby, don't cry... Come here...
 * Severa: Don't tell me what to do! Ahh... *sob*
 * Cordelia: I don't even know where to begin. I am so sorry for all that I put you through.
 * Severa: ...F-fine. I accept your apology. Now let go of me.
 * Cordelia: Better now?
 * Severa: *Sniff* Of course I'm better. ...Your nose is running. I guess sometimes we do feel the same. ...I missed you.
 * Cordelia: ...I missed you too!
 * Severa: All right, PLEASE stop hugging me! This is a battlefield!
 * Cordelia: Yes, it is. Well, are you ready to finish this fight?
 * Severa: Only if you're ready to get blown away by how strong I've become.
 * Cordelia: Heh, let's see what me little girl can do.

Virion

 * Virion: Whew... Right in the nick of time. Good day, Severa.
 * Severa: Huh?
 * Virion: Poor girl. Such terrible wounds! Had I arrived too late, I might never have forgiven my noble self.
 * Severa: Daddy? You're alive?!
 * Virion: No, my dear. I came from another world entirely. When I heard this world was in peril, I gracefully sprang into action. And now I wish to fight by your side in your departed father's stead!
 * Severa: I appreciate any help I can get, but you do realize how dangerous it is here. Don't you have problems in your own world to worry about?
 * Virion: Indeed I do. The Fatherest of Fathers is a busy man. However, the needs of my beloved daughter come first in any world. Saving you is the noble thing to do.
 * Severa: You and your roundabout answers. It's the noble thing to do, but not what you want to do right? You'd rather be with your real daughter in your own world. I'm not stupid. So why are you risking your life here?
 * Virion: I shall assume those harsh words are an expression of concern. I can see you are just as kind and considerate in this world...
 * Severa: Stop changing the subject!
 * Virion: There is no one I care about more than my own daughter. No one.
 * Severa: Huh?
 * Virion: Of course, in this case, I have more than one daughter. But I refuse to put one daughter above the other. My daughter is my daughter. I cherish you both equally. Ergo, no one is more important to me than you.
 * Severa: Y-you really mean that? Having another daughter to look after isn't just some annoyance?
 * Virion: Certainly not. Now dry your tears. You have shed more than enough to prove how graceful and kind you are. Are you ready to join forces and rewrite your future?
 * Severa: Yes! Thank you daddy!

Vaike

 * Vaike: Looks like the fell dragon's dastardly attack wasn't enough to do ya in. That's my little girl!
 * Severa: Daddy?! What are you doing here?
 * Vaike: The Vaike's come from another world to rescue his darling daughter! I may not be the Vaike you know- but who cares! You're still my little ball of sunshine.
 * Severa: I see... Well, even if you're not my real father, it's still good to see your face.
 * Vaike: It's good to see you too! You were amazin' back there. The Vaike saw how you protected Lucina. It takes real guts to do that- even for a friend. Lucina's just as lucky to have you as Chrom is to have me.
 * Severa: Really? I always thought you were jealous of him.
 * Vaike:  Well, he does take most of the credit on the battlefield.
 * Severa: Then why help him out? Why not let him earn his glory himself?
 * Vaike: ...Not very bright, are ya?
 * Severa: Ex-CUSE me?
 * Vaike: I help him 'cause he's my best friend. The Vaike may not get much credit, but he gets a good friend in return. It's the same with you and Lucina, ain't it? You give her tounge-lashings all the time, but you would never abandon her. She's a good friend to you.
 * Severa: Well, someone has to stick up for her when she's too dense to do it for herself. That doesn't make us "friends."
 * Vaike: Ya know, you take after the Vaike so much it hurts.
 * Severa: Don't insult me! I'm nothing like you.
 * Vaike: Well, you certainly got Cordelia's good looks. The Vaike would hate to see such beauty come to an end here. Now how about we fight together? All right, Severa?
 * Severa: But... I don't want you to die...
 * Vaike: Oh? So ya don't think you're good enough to watch the Vaike's back?
 * Severa: Of course I am! I'm way better than you! The Daughter of Vaike isn't about to be bested by her old man.
 * Vaike: That's more like it. With you by my side, I don't think I could die if I tried. Now come on. ...HaaaAAA!
 * Severa: W-wait, Daddy! Ugh, does he even have a plan of attack? ......But I'm still glad I got to see him again. ...Thanks, Daddy.

Lon'qu

 * Lon'qu: Severa.
 * Severa: Huh?! No... Daddy?!
 * Lon'qu: I'm not sure whether or not you can call me that. But yes, in this world, Lon'qu was your father.
 * Severa: "This world"? What are you talking about?
 * Lon'qu: I come from another world. When I heard your world was in danger, I came here to alter your destiny.
 * Severa: Okay. So you're another version of my father.
 * Lon'qu: Hmm... You don't seem very surprised.
 * Severa: Are you kidding? My heart is racing. I'm so confused. But you always told me to stay calm on the battlefield. I'm taking your advice.
 * Lon'qu: Smart girl.
 * Severa: I know, right? At first, I thought there was no way I could keep my cool. But eventually all the death and tragedy just sort of... sinks in. Like Grima back there? I wasn't s-scared of him... And you think seeing my dead f-father is enough to sh-shake me? Ahh...
 * Lon'qu: Severa! Easy...
 * Severa: I'm fine! I'm c-calm! You're not going to make me c-cry... Ahh... *sob*
 * Lon'qu: It's all right, Severa. You don't need to put on a show for me. If you need to cry... cry.
 * Severa: But I... But I... *sniff* Waaaaaaaaah! Daddy, I missed you so much! I don't care if you're really him or not. I'm s-so glad to see you!
 * Lon'qu: I'm sorry my poor advice caused you to hold so much in. But you don't have to do it anymore. Staying calm on the battlefield means nothing if you're forcing it. Sometimes you need to let everything out before you can really collect yourself. Your father here never wanted you to suffer. I know he didn't.
 * Severa: *Sniff*
 * Lon'qu: Listen, Severa. I can't stay here for much longer. But I'll keep you safe as long as I can. I will see you through this! Let me be your father while I'm here.
 * Severa: I would love that, Daddy. Thank you... But you'd better stay safe. I mean it.

Gregor

 * Gregor: Oy! Is good to see you in one piece, Severa.
 * Severa: No... It can't be! ...Daddy?
 * Gregor: Actually, Gregor come from another world. Is not same as Gregor who died in this world, yes?
 * Severa: Another world? But why?
 * Gregor: To protect darling daughter, of course! Gregor heard your world was in trouble.
 * Severa: And you show up NOW? I don't need your stupid help!
 * Gregor: Oy, here we go... Must you always pretend you are angry? Is not hereditary... Would it really kill you to just tell Gregor how much you miss him?
 * Severa: I don't miss you!
 * Gregor: Very well. Either way, Gregor is sorry Other Gregor died and left you all by yourself. It must have been very hard on you.
 * Severa: Darned right it was! What kind of father does that to his daughter? My life has been horrible ever since I lost you!
 * Gregor: Severa...
 * Severa: I loved you so much, I decided to be a mercenary like you when I took the field. You were my model of strength! When you died, you robbed me of more than just a father. Don't you get it?
 * Gregor: Yes, Gregor get it very much. *sniff* You are making Gregor want to shed the tears now. Gregor is very proud you followed in father's footsteps. Your father wold have been proud.
 * Severa: I...I don't need you to tell me that.
 * Gregor: Of course not. Well...Greogr has come to keep you safe, so that is what Gregor will do. Is no way those Risen will hurt his precious little girl!
 * Severa: Well, you just make sure not to slow me down. And...thanks, Daddy. I don't want to admit it, but I've always dreamed of fighting by your side like this.

W/ Gerome

 * Gerome: So that's the "me" of this world. His Minerva is just as magnificent... But what's this? Her scales and wings have lost their luster. Her body is covered in wounds... As is mine, I see. That last attack did some serious damage. If I don't end this soon, the other me will certainly die. I like meddling with an alternate world even less than I like meddling with the past. But how can I witness this and do nothing? I hope what meager help I can offer makes a difference. My friends and I will do all we can to keep you and Minerva safe. But you must keep fighting. You must!
 * Gerome (NPC): ...What's wrong, Minerva? Why do you keep looking over there? Do you sense danger?
 * (Minerva cries out)
 * Gerome (NPC): Minerva? Who are you...who are you thanking?

W/ Cherche

 * Cherche: Gerome? Pardon me, but are you the Gerome of this world?
 * Gerome: Wha—? But how—? I mean—
 * Cherche: "Hello, Mother," would do. It's so good to see you—especially in one piece!
 * Gerome: N-no... Stay back!
 * Cherche: What has gotten into you?
 * Gerome: This must be a trap. My mother was killed by Risen long ago. And no matter how much I long to see her...no matter how much Minerva misses her...she can never return. It's not possible. Stay away, you impostor!
 * Cherche: ...... Well, I never claimed to be your departed mother. But still...
 * (Minerva cries out)
 * Gerome: What is it, Minerva? Why are you so happy?
 * Cherche: Thank you, Minerva. She says she's glad to see me, whether I am the Cherche she knew or not.
 * Gerome: You understand her? Then...you must be my mother. You must...
 * Cherche: To me, you are a son, Gerome. But I come from another world. So no, I am not the same woman as your mother.
 * Gerome: So you ARE an impostor. I knew it. In that case, leave us...before... ......
 * Cherche: Do not cry, Gerome... If I am the impostor you say, then those tears are wasted on me.
 * Gerome: ...Wh-what tears?
 * Cherche: Such a strong boy. Here...
 * Gerome: Ah!
 * Cherche: Such a heavy mask you wear... And so much sorrow and pain it was made to hide... I am so sorry I left you. Your mother should have stayed with you till the end. But you see? That is how I know how strong you are. You never gave up.
 * Gerome: ......
 * Cherche: Now that your struggles near their end, I am here to struggle with you. You needn't accept me as your mother. But all the same, I swear to defend you and Minerva both. Where this world's Cherche failed, I intend to succeed.
 * Gerome: ...... You'll fight by my side? But why trouble yourself with a stranger's problems?
 * Cherche: You are no stranger. You are my son—in any world. Taking care of you is my greatest joy!
 * Gerome: Thank you, Mother. I am glad I got to see you one last time.
 * Cherche: Here. You probably want this back.
 * Gerome: And, Mother?
 * Cherche: You do not have to say it. I already know, Gerome. And I love you too.

Stahl

 * Stahl: Gerome? Are you alright? Gods, look at you- you're covered in wounds!
 * Gerome: Father? Do my eyes deceive me?
 * Stahl: Your eyes are fine. But I'm not the Stahl you know. I came here from another world to help you for as long as I can.
 * Gerome: Another world?
 * Stahl: That's right. I could be whisked back out of here at any moment. We need to finish this fight now! Follow me, and I'll-
 * Gerome: Why didn't you come sooner?
 * Stahl: Beg your pardon?
 * Gerome: If you had this kind of power, why didn't you come sooner? Do you have any idea what we've been through? What we've lost?
 * Stahl: Huh? Gerome, I... *sigh* I'm sorry.
 * Gerome: With your help, we could have saved so many lives. We might have been spared the worst of our troubles. You could have saved Mother's life... and maybe even your own! Instead, you show up now, after nearly all is lost... All I can feel now is regret!
 * Stahl: I know... You're right. I should have come sooner. I would have, if I knew how. You needed me. You deserved better of your father.
 * Gerome: ......
 * Stahl: But better late than never. I can still save at least one life- yours. For me, that's enough of a reason to fight. Will you let me? I swear I'll protect you and Minerva with every bone in my body. Let me at least try to make up for all the times I've failed you.
 * Gerome: I... A-all right... Thank you. I'm sorry I got so worked up. None of this is really your fault... It's that damned fell dragon's.
 * Stahl: I know you were just upset.
 * Gerome: Will you help me defeat Grima, Father?
 * Stahl: Of course I will!

Donnel

 * Donnel: Gerome? Is that really you? Reckon I made it just in time!
 * Gerome: F-Father?! I must be dreaming...
 * Donnel: Hmm? Now, why's that?
 * Gerome: Not only am I seeing my dead father, but he's years younger than I remember! I must have hit my head... Either that, or I'm dead...
 * Donnel: Oh, you sure ain't dead! And you ain't dreamin', neither! I'm here as sure as the's sky's blue. ...Er, blood red.
 * Gerome: How can that be?
 * Donnel: Well, ya see...I came here from another world to help ya. I may not be able to stay very long, but I'll fight with ya as long as I can.
 * Gerome: Another world, is it? Then you may as well be a dream.
 * Donnel: What? Well, that sure ain't nice!
 * Gerome: Don't get me wrong. I can see that you're no ghost. But a father from another world who isn't here to stay? That sounds like a dream to me. Tomorrow, I shall wonder if this even really happened.
 * Donnel: ...... Gerome, ya sure you're not just sayin' that to keep from gettin' hurt?
 * Gerome: What would you know about my pain? Did you lost your father in some meaningless war? No, I thought not, so—
 * Donnel: Actually, I did.
 * Gerome: Huh?
 * Donnel: My pa died in the war. It darned near broke my heart too. Course, I can't say I know exactly how ya feel. At least I still got my ma. But I understand a wee bit, and I'm sorry I left ya on your own. At least let me make it up to ya now by fightin' at your side. You're my only son, Gerome.
 * Gerome: ...... Father...
 * Donnel: I may not be the strongest warrior in these here parts...but I'll be damned if I let any harm come to you or Minerva!
 * Gerome: Fine, but...how do I know I won't lose you a second time?
 * Donnel: I promise! Your pa's plenty tougher than ya remember him, I reckon.
 * Gerome: All right. Then lend me your strength, Father. Together we might just pull through this.

Henry

 * Henry: Hey-o, Gerome! that's you, isn't it?
 * Gerome: ...Father?!
 * Henry: It IS you! Whew, good thing I made it. After that blow you took before, I though I might find you in gooey, gloppy pieces.
 * Gerome: But you're the one who's supposed to be dead.
 * Henry: True! The Henry of this world definitely bit the big one. But I'm not him. I came here from another world. I can't stay very long, so point me at the bad guys so I can help out!
 * Gerome: No. If what you say is true, then I don't need your help. Go back to your own world.
 * Henry: Whoa, what? That's kinda harsh!
 * Gerome: I already watched you die once. Do you really think I want to see that again?
 * Henry: So instead you're going to make me watch you die? Sorry but I'm not scurrying off until I know you're safe.
 * Gerome: I appreciate the sentiment, but—
 * Henry: Good! Now that we're on the same page, I know the two of us will get through this.
 * (Minerva cries out)
 * Gerome: What is it, Minerva?
 * Henry: Nya ha! Sorry, Minerva. I meant "the three of us." Together, we'll be an unstoppable force of death and destruction!
 * Gerome: You understand what she said?
 * Henry: Uh, well...she is family, you know? You and Minerva and Cherche are everything to me. You see why I'm fighting to hard to keep you alive, Gerome?
 * Gerome: Yes... I suppose I do. All right... Help me, Father. But you had better not die again.
 * Henry: Don't worry—not planning to!
 * Gerome: Good. Thank you.

W/ Laurent

 * Laurent: Hmm... That must be this world's version of me. When he stood between Lucina and the fell dragon, I must say my heart skipped a step. No one wants to watch himself die. ...But it appears I have made it in time. Is it safe to speak to myself, I wonder? Such opportunities scarcely come long. Think what I could learn! Just witnessing my own reaction to myself would be an experiment among experiments. ...... But it is probably bad idea. What if I caused my own heart to stop? If the other me has some key role here, I could cost him the battle. No. My energies would be better applied to expunging all these ghastly Risen. I hope my meager help manages to make a difference, Other Me. You deserve a happy future.
 * Laurent (NPC): Hm? I swear that warrior over there could be my twin! Wonderful. Now I'm imagining things...

W/ Miriel

 * Laurent: M-Mother?!
 * Miriel: My dearest son. Seeing you unharmed fills me with joyous sensations.
 * Laurent: Mother! Oh, Mother! I can't believe I have finally found you! After your disappearance, I scoured the battlefields but never located your body. I always believed you were alive!
 * Miriel: Oh... Yes, about that...
 * Laurent: Perhaps there really is such a thing as miracles!
 * Miriel: Erm... Well. Laurent, you may wish to gird yourself for what I am about to tell you. I should have told you from the outset, but...I am not your mother. I am not even from your world.
 * Laurent: Egads, Mother. If you've taken up humorous banter, your sense of it is appalling.
 * Miriel: I am not joking. I come from another world entirely. An "Outrealm." So while I am your mother, I am not YOUR mother, if you follow. It's fascinating. Tragic...but fascinating.
 * Laurent: Take that back. My mother would never speak such baseless nonsense!
 * Miriel: Indeed she would not. I suppose I would harbor my own suspicions if I did not know better. But I do, ergo my nonsense is not baseless, ergo it is not nonsense.
 * Laurent: Then my real mother is... She's really gone.
 * Miriel: I'm sorry. I do regret the brief dose of elation I seem to have misadministered. I hope I have not crushed all your hopes under the weight of this latest one.
 * Laurent: ...No. Perhaps it is best I let my mother go. Dreaming she lives on is just that—a dream. A useless fallacy. She would want me to move on. Thank you for waking me up. You know, this does still feel like a reunion, in a roundabout way.
 * Miriel: Thank you, Laurent. Against better reasoning, I feel much the same. Now, allow me to join my talents with yours on your real mother's behalf. She would want you to be safe during your most momentous of battles.
 * Laurent: Thank you, Mother. I have always longed to fight by your side. How strange that a crossing between worlds helped realize that wish.
 * Miriel: It is most curious indeed.
 * Laurent: I would very much like to study these other worlds—Outrealms, you called them? Once I have put Grima's terror to an end, I shall set to work.
 * Miriel: Only my son could think about research amidst a crisis like this. And how I admire you for it! A thirst for knowledge proves how alive we truly are.
 * Laurent: Then may my thirst never be slaked.

Lon'qu

 * Lon'qu: Laurent.
 * Laurent: Huh? ...Father?! No, that isn't possible. I must be seeing a ghost. Or worse...a Risen!
 * Lon'qu: I can understand why you would jump to such conclusions. Your father is dead. But I'm neither a ghost nor a Risen. Nor am I even him. I came here from another world. Your father and I are different Lon'qus.
 * Laurent: Then why would you come to a dismal world like mine?
 * Lon'qu: To fight. That is always my reason.
 * Laurent: No, Father! You mustn't. Not this time. My world is too dangerous. There's no reason for you to get killed!
 * Lon'qu: If it's that dangerous, do you really intend to fight this battle without help?
 * Laurent: Yes. I would rather lose this battle than go through losing you again.
 * Lon'qu: Then you're a fool! If darling notions like that fill your head, it's a wonder you still live.
 * Laurent: Wh-what?
 * Lon'qu: Whether or not we survive a life-or-death battle comes down to fate. But death is a near certainty without the will to win! Remember that.
 * Laurent: I-I know that, Father. I'm sorry.
 * Lon'qu: ...So am I. I should not have raised my voice. The warrior in me simply wishes for you to bear yourself with strength. Your dead father would have wanted the same, I am sure.
 * Laurent: He would. And I have done my best to live up to those expectations. It seems I still have a ways to go. I suppose I should feel slighted or embarrassed. But in way, I'm happy. You have reminded me that I still have room to grow, which is exciting.
 * Lon'qu: Miriel was always trying to better herself. You take after her as much as me.
 * Laurent: Well, you both certainly liked to scold me. It wasn't until just now that I realized how much I have missed it.
 * Lon'qu: Really? This is my first time scolding my son.
 * Laurent: Ha ha! Is it too late to caution you away from the habit? I suppose I should be honored I stold first dibs from your real son.
 * Lon'qu: And I suppose I should be ashamed for being so heavy handed.
 * Laurent: As I said, I missed it. I feel like I really am your son. And that gives me the courage to finish this fight. ...I have changed my mind. Will you fight with me after all?
 * Lon'qu: Gladly.
 * Laurent: Thank you, Father.

Ricken

 * Ricken: Laurent, is that you? I'm so glad you're safe!
 * Laurent: How do you know my name? And what are you doing here? You're just a child!
 * Ricken: Am not! It's me. Ricken. Your father!
 * Laurent: M-my father? Don't be ridiculous. My father passed away. Unless... Are you his reincarnation? That would be fascinating...
 * Ricken: Ha ha... I suppose it would, but no. I'm just me. I came here from another world where I'm still young. So you see, I'm not really the same person as your father.
 * Laurent: Fair enough. Well, I'm still glad I got to see you again, Father. But it's not safe for you here. Taller men than you have faced Grima and perished. Stay behind me. I will protect you.
 * Ricken: W-wait a second! You've got this all backward! The whole point of my coming here was so I could protect YOU!
 * Laurent: Perhaps it wasn't. Perhaps you true role here is to give me strength and courage.
 * Ricken: Right. And maybe I can draw pretty pictures of rainbows for you too.
 * Laurent: Father, do you know why I became a mage? I never had a gist for magic like you or mother. In fact, she told me I was not suited for it. I lacked the substance. Nonetheless, I persisted. Why do you suppose that is?
 * Ricken: Uh... You were bored?
 * Laurent: No, It's because you were always looking over my shoulder while I practiced. You were there to encourage me after every failure, to ensure I never gave up. You molded me into the resilient fighter who stands before you now. This is fact, not flattery.
 * Ricken: Well...thank you.
 * Laurent: So now you get to look over my shoulder again. I want you to see that your patience and guidance paid off. I use wind magic. It used to be my worst element, but now it's my best. You were the same, weren't you?
 * Ricken: Uh-huh... *sniff* And yes... I would love for you to sh-show me.
 * Laurent: Why are you crying?
 * Ricken: I'm just so happy! In this world, Miriel and I are gone. But here you are picking up where we left off. Carrying on! Laurent, please let me fight too. I want to protect you! I'm your f-father, for gods' sake! Ahh... *sob*
 * Laurent: I suppose you still have some growing up to do where you came from. But you have the same gentle hands, the same keen gaze... I wish I were your son in a world where we could spend more time together. ... Thank you for coming for me. I'll always remember this, even if you forget me once you return.

Henry

 * Henry: Laurent, you're all right! Whew, you really gave me a scare.
 * Laurent: F-Father? ...Is that really you?
 * Henry: Well, I don't know who else it would be!
 * Laurent: But... you're dead. You died ages ago! Or have you used your dark arts to...to summon yourself back from the netherworld?
 * Henry: Nya ha! That does sound like fun, but I'm afraid no such spell exists. Or at least I haven't found it. But you're right about the summoning-from-another-world part!
 * Laurent: I have a father in another world?
 * Henry: You sure-dippity do! I heard you were in trouble, so I came to this world to help you. Now just point me at the Risen you want me to obliterate!
 * Laurent: Uh, Father... Believe me when I say I am truly ecstatic to see you again. But I am not about to put you in danger on my behalf! Never again.
 * Henry: Uh, sorry? I don't follow.
 * Laurent: It's dangerous here. You could die! I could not bear to...to lose you a second time.
 * Henry: Thanks for the vote of confidence, Laurent! How do you know I won't survive? I thought this was your big, epic clash. Aren't you here to win?
 * Laurent: Of course I am, but—
 * Henry: Then when someone offers to help, stop trying to show them the proverbial door. Are you gonna risk losing everything just to save me?
 * Laurent: That's not the point—
 * Henry: You're a smart kid, Laurent. Too smart to squander a good resource. That much of Miriel lives on in you. So while I appreciate you not wanting to thrust me toward a messy death, you really can't afford to be that nice in the icky business of saving the world. Now put your emotions aside, and try to think rationally. Are you gonna let me help?
 * Laurent: ......Yes. You have the right of it. Help me defeat the fell dragon, Father. Help me save our world.
 * Henry: Now we're talking! Stand back, and watch me mow your enemies down!
 * Laurent: Thank you. But promise me you won't do anything reckless. ...You know what? Strike that. Do whatever you have to do, and I promise to keep you safe.
 * Henry: Still trying to look out for me, huh? Well, I guess I can't change you with just one pep talk. But that tender heart of yours will serve you well in the better world to come. Now we just have to win it!

Lucina
"No... I was so...close... Just a step away...from...saving...our world... Nngh... Father... My friends... Forgive me..."

- Lucina's death/game over quote.

Severa
"D-did I fight well, Mother? Please tell me...I..."

- Severa's death quote.

Gerome
"Be at peace, Minerva... At last...the pain and suffering...will..."

- Gerome's death quote.

Laurent
"I wish...I could have lived to see...what peace was...like..."

- Laurent's death quote.