Battle Reunion/Script

Main Story
Before battle Narration The Crimean army defeats General Petrine, one of King Ashnard's feared Four Riders, and finally arrives home. The princess's return is met with the jubilation and tears of the retainers who have managed to survive. "As long as we have Princess Elincia, Crimea will be liberated." These are the words that gave the people hope as they endured the harsh rule of a conquering country. The silent masses, who long for the restoration of their homeland, slowly begin to give voice to their dream. Surely, they think, this chance to see Crimea freed will not be wasted. Geoffrey Can it be? Bastian There is no mistake in my words. The princess has returned to Crimea! Lady Lucia serves as her guide. They should be on their way here as we speak. Geoffrey How long it's been since we've seen the princess...We have been living for the day where we steal the eyes from Daein's army and bring her home. And now it has come. Bastian Indeed. For His Majesty, for the Queen, and..for Crown Prince Renning as well...We must act as one and support our beloved Princess Elincia. Geoffrey Yes. If all goes well...our dearest wish will soon come to fulfillment. Bastian There's no time to wait. If we wish to properly greet the princess and her retinue, there is much to be done. Geoffrey Right! Let's let everyone know! We must divide the tasks and begin preparations for a feast at once! Bastian And flowers must be prepared for the princess's chamber! Oh, we mustn't forget music and entertainment, either. Geoffrey I suppose I shall have to polish the silver tableware I was hiding, too. Bastian You? You possess such refined things? I figured a rustic boor like you would have sold them for a lamb shank. Geoffrey I received the silver from His Majesty when I was awarded my knighthood... I have been saving it for just such an occasion. Bastian Well done! Get ready! We are going to be very, very busy! Ha ha! What a fantastic day this will be! Ike The Crimean retainers are waiting for us at this Castle Delbray? Lucia Yes. In your absence, Princess, we used the cellars beneath the castle as a secret meeting place. It is from there that we contacted other retainers who were hiding throughout the land. Ike And no one was discovered? Lucia We disguised ourselves as merchants or peasants, and Daein looked right past us. Their arrogance is without equal...However, now that we've heard of your return, we are bringing out our hidden Crimean armor and polishing away! Elincia Merchants? Ha! Geoffrey is one thing, but I cannot imagine Bastian as a shopkeeper. Lucia No one could. That's why he dressed as a street performer. Elincia Now that, I can see! I'm sure it suited him perfectly. Did he juggle and gambol about? Hee hee!! Lucia And Geoffrey... Never have you seen a merchant with such perfect posture! Elincia Hee hee hee! That sounds just like him. Mist Princess Elincia seems to be having a wonderful time. She's been smiling and laughing for hours. Ranulf It seems she and Lucia grew up together. She feels completely at ease around her. Ike The princess seemed to be of good cheer when she was with us as well, but...I suppose she was putting on a brave face. Titania When I see her in this light, I'm reminded that she's still only a young woman. What we see now is the princess as she was before Daein's attack. That is the true Princess Elincia. Ranulf It's good to be home, isn't it? We've still many battles ahead, but for tonight, we should relax and let ourselves forget our cares. No one can continue under this much stress forever, right? Ike I suppose you're right. Exit base Geoffrey Today's the happy day the princess returns, yet the goddess sees fit to bring rain... Bastian Calm rain is like a kiss upon the face. A scent and feel unparalleled in kind. Reunions in the rain are most heartfelt. Geoffrey Say, Bastian... How far do you suppose the princess and her escort have come? Why aren't they here yet? Bastian ...Sigh. Listen, friend. You have asked me that same question fifty-eight times. And I have responded fifty-seven times. But now, fifty-eight comes anon...You. Need. To. Calm. Yourself. Geoffrey I know, but-- Bastian It's only a little while longer. Make no mistake, our princess will arrive today. I understand your impatience, I really do. But you're the general of our little army. If you act so, the men will react in kind. Geoffrey You, you're right... Bastian A true knight is the essence of composure. Take a deep breath. Breathe in...and out... Geoffrey ...Sigh......Woooooo...!...Whew... Bastian See? Don't you feel better? Geoffrey ...Hmmm...Ah, blast! It's no good! I'm going to go...uh... Check on...stuff! Bastian What am I supposed to do with him? Geoffrey They're here! I see them! Bastian What? Really? Geoffrey That's them, isn't it? The princess's army? Bastian Where? Show me where you're looking. Geoffrey, that's not the princess...Those are...Daein troops! Geoffrey What? No! Please tell me you're joking... Lucia Once we cross the hills, we'll be in Delbray territory. Count Bastian went ahead of us, so they should know of your return by now. Speaking of which...here he comes now! I suppose he couldn't wait any longer and came riding to meet you. How sweet. Unknown Princess Elincia! Lady Lucia! Elincia Bastian! There's no need for you to rush so! I'm coming in your direction anyway-- Elincia Bastian We've been attacked! Castle Delbray is surrounded by enemy troops! Elincia No! Lucia It can't be... Bastian Geoffrey's acting as a decoy. You must continue on this road to the southwest. Lucia So the enemy's found us, eh? Lucia Nothing to do about it but change course. I'll lead you to another hiding place. Elincia Wh-what are you saying, Lucia? We must help Geoffrey! Bastian? Lucia Luck was not with us, Princess. We have no choice. We'll have to abandon our companions in Castle Delbray. Elincia No!! We will not!! Geoffrey and the others have survived so much already... I will not abandon them! Lucia Princess, please understand. If we could do so without danger to you, we would gladly risk our lives to go back. Elincia We cannot do this! Please, Lucia! We must go to the castle! ...Bastian! You must not do this thing! Bastian Geoffrey is a knight. In the name of our friend's honor, Princess, you must escape. Elincia No... No! They've survived this long! They're alive! NO!!! Lucia General Ike... We don't have much time. While we stand here squabbling, Daein scouts may spot our position. Please move the army southwest on this road. Ike No. Lucia Pardon? What did you say? Ike We're going to the castle. If it's surrounded by Daein troops, we cut our way through and join the other knights. Understood? Lucia Weren't you listening? I said we had no choice but to leave them behind! They were lost to us the moment the enemy discovered and surrounded them! Ike They're not so lost that we can't take them back. Lucia You are the general of Crimea's army, are you not?...Even if only for the moment? I would hope that you would act more in accordance with your responsibilities. Ike I didn't choose or ask to be general. I was put here by matters of time and circumstance. But, as a mercenary, I have a contract with Princess Elincia that's still in effect. That means she's my employer. And right now, my employer says she wants to go and save the people stuck in that castle. Is that correct, Elincia? Elincia Yes. I don't want... I don't want anyone else to be sacrificed. Ike So...we're going to help them. If you're so worried about the princess, I'll leave her here with you, and you can keep her safe. Elincia My lord Ike... Ike They're coming into view! Combat formations! Ike Our goal is to rescue those knights near the castle! Deployed only Greil Mercenary characters Ike Attention! Greil's Mercenaries, move out! The enemy awaits, and we go to meet him! Geoffrey Until the princess's army is out of sight, we must not let the enemy spot them! Do what you must to draw their attention! Crimean Soldier Yes, sir! Rikard These Crimean refugees are no easy meat. And there are more of them than I expected. Hmm... Daein Soldier G-General Rikard! Enemy reinforcements are approaching from the east! Rikard What? Daein Soldier It appears to be troops from Princess Crimea's army! Rikard The army that brushed aside our troops in Daein and defeated General Petrine at the Riven Bridge? They're marching towards us? Fantastic! I was getting bored hunting stragglers. Let's smash all of these curs and wrap ourselves in glory. Crimean Soldier G-General Geoffrey! It's the Crimean army! Princess Elincia's army is headed this way! Geoffrey Fools! What are you thinking, Bastian? Oh, Princess... It's not too late. Please take wing and flee! After 1st turn Elincia Lucia, Bastian... Are you sure you want to do this? Bastian The words of Ike ring yet on in my ears... Lucia We were so trapped by our own ideas that we were unable to sympathize with your feelings. I'm terribly sorry. Elincia Because the two of you think to put me above all else, you say you will sacrifice your lives for me. Yet... Even if I'm able to borrow of Ike's strength and win back Crimea... If the cost of that victory is the lives of the two of you, I shall never smile again. And joy? Never again would that emotion fill my heart... Lucia Princess Elincia... Elincia Please aid Ike and rescue Geoffrey and the others. Then return to me. Come back alive. Bastian For you, we would the world itself depart. Lucia We'll be back. Bastian talks to Ike Bastian H-hold a moment! Please, my brave general! Ike You again? Bastian I was but a humble court official in the service of our late king. My name is Bastian, Count of Fayre. Allow me to give you proper greeting and respects, General Ike. Many thanks are due to you! I am here to formally request your permission to join in the battle taking place in the-- Ike Shut up! We're in combat! If you want to prattle on and on like this, do so after we defeat the enemy! Bastian Oh, yes, but of course...Well! It seems I've found yet another font of good humor... Hmph. Lucia talks to Ike Lucia General Ike! Allow me to apologize for my earlier remarks! I've a selfish request, but... I would like to join-- Ike Yeah, all right, fine. Now hurry up! Lucia Eh? Ike If you've got the time to apologize, you've got time to take out some enemies! Lucia Of course! To save my companions, I will give my all! Ike Fantastic. Now let's go! Ike talks to Geoffrey Ike Are you Sir Geoffrey? Geoffrey Eh? Who are you? Ike I'm Ike. I'm leading the Crimean army for Princess Elincia! Geoffrey The princess, where is she? Ike Don't worry. I didn't bring her to the battlefield with me. Geoffrey I see... Thank goodness...Thank you for that regard! Ike Are the other soldiers inside the castle? Geoffrey Yes. I'm sure they're staving off any attacks by enemy infiltrators. Ike Good. I'm glad we made it in time. Let's combine forces and finish this! Bastian talks to Geoffrey Bastian Are you well, my friend? Geoffrey Bastian...? Why did you come back? Bastian I'll explain it to you later! For the sake of the princess, expend your energy on living! Geoffrey Understood! Lucia talks to Geoffrey Lucia Geoffrey! I'm so glad we made it in time! Geoffrey Lucia, my sister...What are you doing? Why did you leave the side of the princess! Lucia There's no time to discuss it now! Just know that she is safe. If you want to see her yourself, you'd best try and survive! Geoffrey Sister! Wait! ...Blast! Kieran talks to Geoffrey Kieran Crimean Royal Knight, Fifth Platoon Captain Kieran reporting for duty, sir! Geoffrey Kieran! You live? Kieran Yes sir, General! I was taken prisoner by Daein and held in the dungeon of Canteus Castle. Oh, it was a vile place! They tried all manner of terrible tortures on me...but I resisted to the last! Then I was freed by a company of mercenaries in the hire of Princess Elincia! Since that time, I have been faithfully at the side of the princess protecting her from all harm! Geoffrey Is the princess in good spirits? Kieran She is! General Geoffrey, it is her great wish that you live, so that she may see you once again! Geoffrey Is that...so? Very well! Now that I've heard that, I must stay alive at any cost! Rally your hearts, men of Crimea! We will fight and we will win! The princess needs her castle! Visit the northern village Woman Oh, thank the goddess! The Crimean army has arrived. We who have suffered so much under Daein's rule will finally be free! We can put our faith in that, can't we? If there's anything we can do to help, we'll do it. Please, rescue our beloved Crimea. Visit the western village Man You're part of the army that brought the princess, aren't you? Oh, you've done a great thing! I've been hiding this scroll so I could give it to you. Use it to drive Daein out of our homeland! You can do it! After a certain amount of turns Black Knight Is that the Crimean army?...Where is Gawain's son?...Ah... He's much improved...He is his father's son after all. Contrary to my initial estimation, he may prove to be worthy. Ike What? Him...It's him! Enemy reaches the seize spot or past the turn limit Titania Ike! The castle has fallen to the enemy! Ike Curses! We were too slow. Rikard is attacked Rikard I am Rikard! Your corpse will be the sustenance that feeds my hunger for fame! Rikard is killed Rikard No matter one's proven deeds,...one defeat unmans us all...And so...it ends... Black Knight is attacked Black Knight Fool! Run now, and I'll let you live. Ike is killed by the Black Knight Ike Urghgg... I'm......not strong...enough...yet... Black Knight Is that all you have? It seems you do not possess the talents to surpass your father after all. A pity.

After Battle
After battle Black Knight And yet another general of Daein is defeated...I wonder how powerful you will become, army of Crimea. I look forward to our next meeting...

Bastian, Lucia, and Geoffrey are alive
Geoffrey, Bastian, and Lucia are alive Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them. Elincia As am I! Ike All right, shall we return? If I'm going to be fighting with them, I should probably introduce myself. Elincia Wait, my lord Ike. Ike Yes? Elincia As you said, Lucia and the others are very important to me. They are family. I may presume too much, but...well...My lord Ike, you and the others are also irreplaceable to me, so... I ask for your continued support! Ike Of course. It's an honor.

Geoffrey was killed
Geoffrey was killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well... Elincia As do I.

Bastian was killed
Bastian was killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them. Elincia But...Bastian was lost... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know...

Geoffrey and Bastian were killed
Bastian and Geoffrey were killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well... Elincia And...Bastian was lost as well... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know...

Lucia was killed
Lucia was killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them. Elincia But...Lucia was lost... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know...

Geoffrey and Lucia were killed
Geoffrey and Lucia were killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well... Elincia And...Lucia was lost as well... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know... Lucia and Bastian were kiled Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I'm happy we were able to save them. Elincia But...Lucia and Bastian were lost... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know...

Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed
Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were killed Elincia My lord Ike! Ike Princess Elincia! So you came after all. Elincia Thanks to your words, both of my friends came to understand how vital it was. Ike I don't understand the feelings of knights. But, I do understand how important your former retainers are to you. And I also understand the strong support with which they provide you. I only wish we had been able to save Sir Geoffrey as well... Elincia And...Lucia and Bastian were lost as well... Ike Nothing would have pleased me more than to have saved everyone. It's a shame. Elincia I...I know... Still...so much death... Conversation continues Bastian, Geoffrey, and Lucia were alive Geoffrey Princess! Elincia Geoffrey! Geoffrey Princess... Ah, to behold you again...It's... It's... Elincia If you had lost your life today, this reunion would not be taking place. Geoffrey, do you hear me? Be careful! Geoffrey Yes, Princess. Lucia...told me of what occurred. Our country and princess now exist as one. It was never our intent to sacrifice your feelings for the sake of the nation. Please forgive us. Bastian But soft! What luck that we do feel fate's kiss? Anon, the clouds do part, the rains do stop. Heaven itself does sing and thus rejoice. At the return of our one true ruler! Oh, Princess... Until world's end, do you we vow to follow! We are planets of your fair blazing sun! Lucia No longer will we think of honor and dying in so cavalier a fashion. No matter the difficulties we face, we will choose the road that allows us to continue living at your side. Ike Why appear now? Do you mean to tell me you purposely waited until the battle was over? Black Knight Hmph. I know how your mind works. I assumed you would attack the moment you saw me. But perhaps you've learned to judge the importance of time and place. Ike To a mercenary, nothing's more important than the contract between him and his employer. Black Knight Shall we call off our contest then? When you die here, you'll be in breach of contract after all. Ike That's not a problem. All I have to do is win... Ready yourself! Black Knight Hmph. Black Knight You're not as overly clumsy as I had feared. It is regrettable that your weapon is so poorly made. Ike Why do my attacks have no effect? Black Knight My armor is blessed by the goddess. Only weapons that are also blessed can so much as scratch it. Ike Grrr... So common weaponry is useless? Is that it? Black Knight You should not worry about such trivialities. You possess the sacred blade Ragnell, do you not? Ike Ah! Black Knight It is the counterpart to my blade, Alondite. Tell me you were not idiot enough to leave it in that place. You took it with you, did you not? Along with your father's corpse? Ike That...that sword? The one you threw to my father like an act of charity? The one he refused? That's Ragnell? Black Knight I claim victory today. When next we meet, bring Ragnell. Without the proper weapon, I grow bored. Ike ...

Friends
Marcia Ah! Ike! There, hiding in the shadows of that tent! Grab him! Ike Huh? What? Makalov Hey! Ouch! Come on, you gotta let me go! Marcia Stop whining you little baby! Get over here! Marcia You spineless sop! You never learn, do you? Ike What's going on? Marcia Listen to this, Ike! While I was changing my clothes, my dear brother here tried stealing from my purse again! Makalov Don't do this here! You don't need to tell the whole camp about it, do you? Marcia Who's created this situation in the first place! And here I was thinking that you'd finally turned yourself around... Even as we speak, Mother is at home weeping in her soup! You chowderhead! Makalov Don't worry about Mom! Dad's there to take care of her. Marcia You brainless eunuch! Gaaaaaa!!! Makalov M-Marcia! Ow! Ow! My foot! You're crushing it! I heard something crunch! Help! I'm being crippled! Marcia And no one cares! Ike All right, all right. I think that's enough. Marcia Hmph! It's one thing that you're a guppy-brained lout... But it's worse that you never, ever change! You're ALWAYS being chased by thugs, and I ALWAYS have to go looking for you. Do you have any idea how much I worry? Would it hurt you to think of others once in a while? You're my OLDER brother, remember? Makalov Marcia... Ike ... Makalov I'm sorry! I'll give up gambling. I'll work hard and repay all of my debts! Please, you've gotta believe me! Marcia ... Ike Why not forgive him? He's the only brother you've got, right? Marcia ...Well, if Ike insists... Makalov R-really? Do you forgive me? Marcia Only if you keep your word! This is the absolute last time! Makalov I swear! I swear on Dad's grave. Marcia Heh... That's not going to work, you twit! Dad's still alive. Makalov Made you laugh! 'Bout time, too. Ike Straighten up and don't trouble your sister anymore. Makalov Say, Marcia? Marcia What is it, Makalov? Makalov You want to bet on how long I can keep my promise? I'll give you four-to-one odds! Marcia AAAHHH!!!