Living Legend/Script

Chapter Narration
(Eliwood's Story)

''The Nabata Desert. A wasteland of scorching sun and frigid nights. It rejects human life. Any careless enough to enter its embrace is doomed to wander lost. Uther, the marquess of Ostia, spoke of a living legend… Guided by his words, Eliwood heads straight into the desert.''

(Hector's Story)

''The Nabata Desert. A wasteland of scorching sun and frigid nights. It rejects human life. Any careless enough to enter its embrace is doomed to wander lost. Uther, the marquess of Ostia, spoke of a living legend… Guided by his words, Hector heads straight into the desert.''

Opening Scene
(Scene opens in the middle of a sandy desert) (Hector picks up Nils) (Scene transition over to Ninian and Eliwood) (Eliwood moves closer) (Ninian comes closer) (Scene transition to an old man and a lady inside a silver palace) (Scene transition back to the desert) (Scene transition over to Pent, surrounded by enemies)
 * Nils: ...So hot. I'm...going to die.
 * Hector: Hey, do you want me to carry you on my back?
 * Nils: Huh?
 * Hector: Why are you looking at me like that?
 * Nils: Such kindness from you surprised me, Lord Hector. Is this some fever dream?
 * Hector: What's that supposed to mean? I was concerned that you might collapse again, like the other day.
 * Lyn: You're usually so brusque. It's no wonder he's confused. Don't be shy, Nils. Let him help you out.
 * Nils: ...But...
 * Hector: Do as you're told, boy!
 * Nils: Waaa!! Waaaaaaa!!! I'm going to fall! I'm going to fall!!!
 * Ninian: ...Marquess Ostia said, "Enter the desert and move west. Someone will meet you." ...And yet we've seen no one.
 * Eliwood: I wonder if we need to move farther in?
 * Ninian: ...You might be right.
 * Eliwood: Here.
 * Ninian: What?
 * Eliwood: This heat is taking its toll on you. If you please, take my arm.
 * Ninian: I couldn't...
 * Eliwood: Oh, come now.
 * Ninian: ...Very well. Forgive me... ......
 * Eliwood: Hm? Is something wrong?
 * Ninian: ...It's strange.
 * Eliwood: What is?
 * Ninian: All of you treat my brother and me so...normally. Doesn't it bother you? Our powers...our looks... We're different from...people...
 * Eliwood: Has that been bothering you? What's wrong with being a bit different from other people? When I look at you, I don't see other people. I see Ninian. I see a normal, kindhearted girl.
 * Ninian: Do you speak truly?
 * Eliwood: Mm.
 * Ninian: Lord Eliwood.
 * Athos: ...I believe someone approaches.
 * Louise: Is it Lord Pent?
 * Athos: No, it's a group sent by Uther of Ostia. Hawkeye will find them soon and bring them here. Hmph. Your companion is still searching in the desert.
 * Louise: He's not having any luck finding what he's after, is he?
 * Athos: No, I believe he'll find it before long. ...However, a group of bandits is also moving. They've found Pent and are preparing to attack.
 * Louise: Oh, that's...
 * Athos: Are you concerned for his safety?
 * Louise: No, Lord Pent can take care of himself. However, if his return here is delayed...
 * Athos: Yes?
 * Louise: Will you take your evening meal without us? I will wait for Lord Pent, but I'm sure you must be hungry.
 * Athos: Ha ha ha ha...
 * Louise: Lord Athos? What is it?
 * Athos: ...It's you, Louise. You are a most amusing woman. Since Pent brought you here, I feel I've laughed enough for ten years! You have my gratitude.
 * Louise: Hm? I'm not sure I understand, but I'm pleased to have been of service.
 * Athos: Ha ha ha.
 * Louise: By the way, the visitors are coming from Lycia, aren't they? I wonder what they want.
 * Athos: ......
 * Louise: Lord Archsage, your coloring... Are you well?
 * Athos: Once it begins to turn, none can halt the wheel of fate. But as long as there is hope, people continue to try. ...They do not know the despair that awaits...
 * Louise: ......
 * Ninian: Um, Lord Eliwood?
 * Eliwood: Ninian?
 * Ninian: Over there... Someone is under attack.
 * Eliwood: Are you sure?
 * Hector: Ah! That must be him!
 * Eliwood: Looks like.....a lone man and a crowd of bandits.
 * Lyn: Let's help him! I dislike seeing someone facing overwhelming odds!
 * Hector: Hold on, Lyn! I'm going with you!
 * Eliwood: Hey, you two!
 * Nils: Where do they get all that energy? Unbelievable.
 * Ninian: ...What will you do?
 * Eliwood: Let's go! Have to keep up with one's friends, right?
 * Paul: Oh, look at this kindly soul, Jasmine! He's waiting all by himself to give us his treasure!
 * Jasmine: Oho, Paul! I do believe you're right! Such generosity!!
 * Pent: ...It's taken me many days to find this. I've worked too hard to hand this over to you thugs.
 * Paul: So rude... And to think we were going to let you live... We're fragile creatures! You can't trifle with our emotions so! You're a bad man! He's so bad, Jasmine!
 * Oh, Paul. I know it. I really do. My heart, it is breaking.
 * Paul: What? You, too, Jasmine?
 * And you as well, Paul?
 * Let's go! We must convince him to reconsider!
 * Pent: ...I've no wish to hurt you...