Maiden of Miracles/Script

Part 1 Chapter 1: Maiden of Miracles

Before battle (Dawn Brigade Hideout)

Micaiah: How should we explain yesterday to Sothe and Nolan?

Leonardo: It's like you said. We didn't have a choice. We had to save Nico and the townsfolk. But I admit, getting spotted by those Begnion soldiers was unfortunate. Still, I'd do it all over again. The worst part is they know we're near. They could find this hideout as easily as they found our last one.

Edward: I just don't get it. This is our country... Why do we have to live in hiding, like prisoners in our own land?

Leonardo: Come on, you know why. We lost the war... and Crimea won. It's not our country anymore. End of story.

Edward: Except that Crimea walked away after winning, leaving those heartless Begnion dogs to rule our country for the last three years! The occupying soldiers march around like they own the place, doing whatever they want, and no one dares to stop them!

???: To be fair, Crimea didn't have the resources to rule another country.

Micaiah: Sothe! And Nolan, too! Welcome back. I'm glad you made it in one piece.

Leonardo: At last, the Dawn Brigade is all present. But you are unusually late. Were you delayed?

Sothe: I think our fame's catching up with us. Begnion patrols are everywhere. It took us a while to avoid them.

Nolan: I've never seen so much Begnion activity in this area before. Is there...something we should know?

Leonardo: Um, well, actually, the truth is...

(Screen fades temporarily)

Nolan: Ah, that's what did it. You had a run-in with bandits?

Micaiah: And Begnion soldiers spotted us as we made our escape. I'm sorry. We only wanted to help. We were careless.

Sothe: We'll worry about that later. More importantly, Micaiah, were you seen healing anyone with Sacrifice?

Micaiah: I'm afraid so.

Sothe: You can't allow anyone to know what you can do. Healing without any tomes or staves is a rare gift--almost unheard of. If anyone saw you doing it, you'd be given away immediately, and I don't know if I could keep you safe.

Micaiah: I know, Sothe.

Sothe: I know you know, but you keep doing it! This place isn't safe anymore. We should leave at once.

Nolan: Correct. Ah, but it would have been nice to eat just one meal in peace...

Before battle (Alleyways of Nevassa)

Edward: This way's no good either. Begnion soldiers have every alleyway blocked. A kitten couldn't sneak past them.

Nolan: It looks like this really is the least guarded path, then. Even so, it's swarming with soldiers.

Micaiah: There are more coming up behind us! We'll be trapped if we don't move quickly!

Nolan: We can't wait for Sothe.

Nolan: The stairs by the church lead to the marketplace. We can break through there.

Nolan: I'll go first and secure the way. Micaiah and Leonardo, cover my back! Remember to keep your distance from the enemy. Team up and bring them down one by one!

Micaiah: We'll be careful.

Leonardo: Leave it to us.

Nolan: Edward, you bring up the rear. Your skills have improved, but you're still new to fighting. Don't rush the enemy. Just focus on surviving their attacks. Got it?

Edward: Yeah, yeah, I got it.

Turn 1 of Enemy Phase

Fighter: Captain Isaiya! Just as you said. A group that appears to be the Dawn Brigade is storming the alley!

Isaiya: How generous of them. I'll wipe them out and advertise my exploits to our commanders back home.

After battle (Nevassa)

Sothe: Everybody...this way!

Begnion Soldier 2: They're running to the center of town! After them!

Nolan: Good work! I see the market. If we can blend into the crowd, they'll lose us, and we'll be free and clear.

Nico: Hey, lady!

Micaiah: Nico!

Lady: They're after you again, aren't they?

Nico: Are you and your friends all right?

Begnion Soldier 2: Moldy onions! Where'd they go?!

Grandpa: Leave the soldiers to us. Go on, now. Get yourselves to safety.

Lady: Quickly--don't dawdle. You must escape. You're our only hope.

Micaiah: Thank you so much!

Begnion Soldier 2: Wait! There they go! Catch them!

Begnion Soldier 2: What are you stopping for?

Begnion Soldier 1: W-well, they...

Lady: You won't get past us! We stand by the Dawn Brigade.

Nico: That's right! Goddess protect the Dawn Brigade!

Micaiah: Wait! Something terrible is about to happen!

Sothe: What is it?

Micaiah: ...No! We have to go back.

Begnion Soldier 2: What?! You're letting this rabble stop you? Ready your bows! Nobody defies the will of Begnion.

(Nico is hit by a ballista)

Grandma: No! How could you shoot a child? You vicious savages!

Lady Someone! Someone, help him, quickly! Please...this child is dying!

Begnion Soldier 2: Pay heed! This is what happens when you meddle in Begnion affairs of state. Remember it well!

Man: I didn't realize that the Begnion Empire's affairs of state included murdering children in the street!

Begnion Soldier 2: Don't point your fingers at us. We're just doing our job. If you're upset, blame it on the Dawn Brigade! They made this happen!

Begnion Soldier 2: It's the girl we're looking for! Call for reinforcements! Surround and arrest every last one of them...

(Micaiah moves next to Nico)

Begnion Soldier 2: What's happening?! What does she think she's doing?! Hey, you, step away from that child!

(Image of Micaiah healing Nico with Sacrifice)

Grandpa: It...it's a miracle. We've seen a miracle today!

Man: That was Sacrifice...

Lady: That girl! She must be the Silver- Haired Maiden. Only she possesses Sacrifice!

(Micaiah faints and Sothe carries her)

Begnion Soldier 2: Stop right there! After them! We can't let them get away!

Man: We still stand by the Dawn Brigade.

Begnion Soldier 2: What is wrong with you people?! Did you hear me?! Clear a path, or you'll end up like that kid!

Jarod: You sniveling idiots! Why are you just standing there?! Give chase. Now!

Begnion Soldier 2: Yes, sir! We would like to, sir, but... the townspeople are blocking our way.

Jarod: Oh...I see. The townspeople are blocking your way. You dullards!

Jarod: Clean out those dirty ears and listen to me! You are soldiers, and I am your commander! You will follow my orders promptly and without hesitation. Understand, you useless vermin? Now, move!

Jarod: Unbelievable! If it's not one thing, it's another. Why am I always stuck leading the buffoons?

After battle (outside Nevassa)

Micaiah: ...Mmm...

Sothe: Are you awake now? Thank goodness. Do you see? This is why I told you not to use Sacrifice...

Edward: We sure showed them in Nevassa, huh? I guess we can't go back there...not for a while anyway.

Micaiah: I'm so fond of Nevassa. It's where we all met. It feels like my only real home. We will return...someday.

Sothe: We will, Micaiah. I know you, and you have a way of getting what you want.

Micaiah: Because you're always there to help me get it, Sothe.