(Brahne): It's time...
Brahne: Without her summoning powers, Garnet is helpless.
Brahne: With this Dark Matter, I now hold the power to summon an eidolon.
Brahne: Now, I'll find out if Kuja's claims are true.
Brahne: Odin, come to me!!!
FMV: The Dark Matter glows, and fires out a beam of light. It expands into a great red-black hole above the tree of Cleyra. Odin rides from the portal on his horse, and unleashes a bolt of energy. It strikes the tree, tearing it apart with a massive explosion. Odin then rides into the distance and vanishes.
More airship
Three teleport bubbles dive into three pods, and Zidane, Freya, and Vivi leap from them.
Zidane: Geez... Did you see that!?
Vivi: Cleyra...Puck...Quina... They're all gone...
Zidane: Dammit!
Zidane: Oh yeah! What happened to Beatrix!?
Zidane: I'll bet she's on this ship!
He runs up some stairs and takes a look. He signals to Vivi.
Vivi: Freya... I think Zidane's calling for us.
Freya: Please... Leave me alone...
He gives up and comes back down to them.
Zidane: We have to get behind the stairs! Someone's coming!
They hide. Beatrix comes out of a room and approaches a soldier. They salute.
Alexandrian Soldier: Welcome back, General.
Beatrix: How is Her Majesty?
Alexandrian Soldier: She has eagerly awaited your return.
Alexandrian Soldier: I am certain she will shower you with praise for our victory.
Alexandrian Soldier: Your supremacy is without question now. Steiner and his Knights of Pluto are nothing compared to you!
Beatrix: That is enough!
Alexandrian Soldier: Forgive me, General.
Beatrix: Tell Her Majesty that I will report to her shortly.
The soldier leaves.
Beatrix: That was ridiculous...
Beatrix: My troops alone would've been more than enough to take Cleyra.
Beatrix: Why does the queen insist on using black mages and eidolons?
Beatrix: I didn't train all these years so I could take a backseat to anyone...
The soldier returns.
Alexandrian Soldier: This way! Hurry up!
Alexandrian Soldier: You three, get on the telepod and go to Alexandria immediately.
She leads three mages to the telepods.
Beatrix: ...There's no difference between them and me. We're all just blindly following orders. My heart and my will mean nothing...
Beatrix: Maybe Steiner was right...
She leaves.
Zidane: Did you hear that?
Zidane: Looks like Brahne's onboard this ship.
Exterior
Zidane peers through the door.
Freya: Can you see anything?
Zidane: ......
Zidane: It's too dark. I can't see anything.
(Voice): Beatrix!
(All): That's her!
Deck
Brahne: Did you get the item!?
Beatrix: Is this it, Your Majesty?
Brahne: Yes! This is it!
She takes it.
Brahne: Hahaha! With this, I can finally...
Brahne: ...No. I need one more!
Brahne: I must get the last jewel!
Beatrix: Not even a word of gratitude...
Brahne: Beatrix! Go find the last jewel!
Beatrix (salutes): ...Yes, Your Majesty.
Beatrix: By the way, how is the princess doing?
Brahne: Garnet...
Brahne: We have drawn all the eidolons from her. She is no longer of any use to me.
Beatrix: What do you mean, Your Majesty?
Brahne: Garnet has committed a crime. I shall have her executed for stealing the jewel.
Beatrix: What?
Brahne: Don't make me repeat myself!
Brahne: When we get back to Alexandria, I'll have Garnet beheaded!
Brahne: Now, go! Find the last jewel!
Beatrix: Your Majesty...
Brahne: Hahahahaha!
Exterior
Zidane: Dagger!!!
Freya: Calm down! Fighting them now would be senseless. They still have Garnet in custody.
Zidane: So what are you saying!? We should just stand here!?
Zidane: We've gotta get to Alexandria before Brahne! That's the only way!
Zidane: The only question is how...
Vivi: Zidane, follow me! (leaves)
Freya: Vivi! Where are you going!?
* Deliver letter to Serino
Serino: A letter from Mopli? How unusual! Kupo! Let's read it together! (title: In Danger)
From Mopli to Serino
By the time this letter reaches Serino, Cleyra may be destroyed... Stiltzkin keeps saying,
"I've been through stuff like this before. We'll be fine."
But what if we won't be okay this time!? Kupo!!!
Serino: Kupo! So, that's what the big sound was... I wonder if Mopli and Stiltzkin are okay?
More airship
* Freya: It seems like Vivi has a plan.
* Vivi: Remember how that soldier was talking about using these pods to go to Alexandria?
Zidane: Oh yeah...
* Alright, let's try using the pods
Zidane: Alright, let's try it.
They enter the pods, after Vivi gets up from falling over again.
Zidane: Well, here goes nothing!
Zidane: Dagger! I'm coming!
They teleport out.
* Let me think it over
Alexandria dungeon
Steiner: The time has come to escape!
Marcus: How?
Steiner: ...I don't know! But we must do something!
Marcus: Wait, I have an idea.
Press [LEFT] or [RIGHT] to shift your center of gravity!
* Do it
(Marcus): There you go.
* Do it wrong
(Marcus): The other way!
* Swing far enough
Thud.
Dungeon
Steiner: Princess, I'm coming!
* Get caught
Battle: 2xSoldier
Staircase
(Steiner): Princess!
Marcus: I'm outta here. I'm goin' to Evil Forest to save my bro.
He leaves.
Steiner: You heartless cur!
(Steiner): Huh? What is that!?
The group teleports in.
Steiner: You!!! Wh-What are you doing here!?
Zidane: Steiner! Is this Alexandria!?
Steiner: What!? I have no time for your silly questions!
Steiner: I must escape this wretched dungeon of Alexandria and rescue the princess!
Zidane: Enough said! Let's go!
They leave, too.
Steiner: Why is everyone leaving me behind!?
They come back.
Zidane: Hurry up, Rusty! Dagger's life is in danger!
Steiner: What are you talking about!? Enough with your nonsense!!!
Vivi: It's true.
Vivi: We were just on the Red Rose, and we overheard Brahne talking.
Vivi: She said that once she returns to Alexandria, she is going to have Dagger executed.
Steiner: ...Is this really true?
Zidane: Yeah!!! We've got 30 minutes before Brahne arrives! Let's go!
They leave.
Corridor
They run past Marcus.
Zidane: Marcus!?
They stop. Vivi falls over.
Marcus: Watch out. I'm closin' the gate.
He shuts the gate, trapping some Alexandrians.
Zidane: What are you doing here?
Marcus: It's a long story. I'm gonna go to Evil Forest now and help Blank.
Zidane: Good luck! We're gonna go find Dagger!
Marcus leaves.
* Left Alexandrian Soldier: Open this gate at once!
* Right Alexandrian Soldier: You won't get away with this!
Anywhere
* Get caught
Battle: 2 or 3xSoldier
Left tower
* Weimar, Pluto Knight VII: What!? The princess's life is in danger? Get out of here. You're kidding.
Weimar, Pluto Knight VII: I think Zorn and Thorn were arguing in the queen's chamber earlier.
* Breireicht, Pluto Knight VI: The Red Rose? No, it hasn't arrived yet.
Left library
* Book
I hear someone talking.
* Try to listen
Challenge me, if you dare.
* Challenge
Battle: Tantarian
* Forget it
* Ignore it
* Top Scholar: The queen is trying to collect the jewels?
* Next Scholar: The jewels you speak of are actually not a whole jewel, but shards of a single jewel.
* Globe Scholar: It seems that the jewel was divided into several pieces.
* Desk Scholar: Alexandria, Lindblum and Cleyra each received a piece of the jewel for safekeeping.
* Laudo, Pluto Knight IV: I read an old book the other day. It said the purple flame in the queen's chamber holds some secret.
Right library
* Top Scholar: I found an old reference material that talked about a purple flame, but I don't know if it has any significance.
* Next Scholar: It may have something to do with the secret in the queen's chamber.
* Blutzen, Pluto Knight II: You're looking for the princess? Maybe she's in her room, although she could be in the queen's chamber.
* Kohel, Pluto Knight III: What? The princess is back in Alexandria?
* Laudo, Pluto Knight IV: I read an old book the other day. It said the purple flame in the queen's chamber holds some secret.
Kitchen
* Ovenmeister: The queen's favorite dish is deep-fried bat.
* Eggmeister: Look at how perfectly I fried this egg. Isn't it beautiful?
* Onionmeister: The queen's room is on the 3rd floor.
* Dishmeister: The princess's favorite dish is peach pudding.
Knights' Quarters
* Dojebon, Pluto Knight V: I'm changing right now!
Garnet's Room
* Mullenkedheim, Pluto Knight IX: The queen's chamber? Go out of this room and turn right.
Queen's Chamber
Zidane: Where could she be...?
* Candle
Zidane: What a weird-looking candle...
* Try to move it
The fireplace opens.
* Leave it alone
Rotating room
- Ice Brand: Left chest.
- Tent: Right.
Ominous Room
Zidane: !!!?
Zorn and Thorn approach.
Zorn: What are you doing here!?
Thorn: So meddlesome, you are! Mercy no more!
Battle: Zorn+Thorn
* (Attack a "powered up" jester)
The ___ power has been neutralized.
* (After enough damage)
Battle ends.
Zorn: Damn you! We will get you for this!
Thorn: Matters not to us. Finished with Garnet, we are.
Zorn/Thorn: You are too late!
They leave.
* Try to leave
Zidane: What am I doing!? Dagger's right there!
Dagger's slab
Zidane: Dagger, it's me!
Zidane: Dagger!!!
Zidane: ......
Vivi: Oh, no...
Steiner: P-PRINCESS!!!
Steiner: NOOOOO!!!
Steiner: Princess, please forgive me!!!
Steiner: I don't deserve to be a knight!
Steiner: I don't even deserve to live!
Freya: Her heart's still beating.
Zidane: Yeah. I know...
Zidane: Let's get out of here.
Zidane: Dagger, you're gonna be alright.
ATE: Friendship
Evil ForestDagger's slab
Marcus is running.
Phew... I'm bushed from all that running...
I can't stop. Hold on, Bro. I'm coming.
He moves on, and trips over.
!!!
Come on. Get up.
Zidane scoops her up.
Ominous room
* Mosh Mognet
Mosh: Kupo! I just received a letter from Kupo! Let's read it together! (title: Rumor About Princess Garnet)
From Kupo to Mosh
Kupo! What's going on in Alexandria!? Soldiers are everywhere!
I heard a rumor that Princess Garnet returned to Alexandria!
I guess Princess Garnet left the castle because she suspected Queen Brahne!
Mosh: What could Princess Garnet and Queen Brahne be thinking? Kupo! I don't understand how the royal family thinks...
Queen's Chamber
Freya: I don't think anyone followed us.
She closes the fireplace.
Steiner: My queen...
Steiner: Why have you done this...!?
Steiner: I have devoted my whole life to serving you and the princess...!
Steiner: Why did you harm the princess!!!? Why!!!?
Zidane: Steiner...
Vivi: Zidane.
Vivi: Do you think she'll ever wake up?
Zidane: Of course. She's asleep because she's tired. That's all.
Zidane: I wanna let Dagger rest a while. Do you guys mind?
Zidane: Thanks.
He lays her on the chair.
Zidane: If only I had gotten here sooner...
Zidane: I'm sorry...
Steiner: What happened to you?
Steiner: You are not your usual self.
Steiner: Go on... Blame my incompetence! Tell me it is my fault!
Zidane: No!
Zidane: I can't...
Zidane: I...I don't know what I feel right now...
Zidane: I can't even shed a tear...
Steiner: ......
Zorn and Thorn enter.
Zorn/Thorn: There they are!
Zorn/Thorn: There is no escape!
Beatrix enters.
Beatrix: Welcome back, Steiner.
Beatrix: Where have you been all this time?
Beatrix: Don't tell me you have been enjoying the company of these scoundrels.
Zidane: What the hell!? The only scoundrels around here are you and your fat queen!
They prepare for battle.
Beatrix: Fools like you will never learn.
Battle: Beatrix
* (After enough damage)
(Beatrix): I'll kill all enemies of Alexandria!
She uses Climhazzard, knocking all down to 1HP.
(Beatrix): Never step into this land again.
Beatrix: Your pathetic powers are useless against me.
Zidane: ...Hey, wait a minute...
Zidane: You're the general of this kingdom.
Zidane: As the general of Alexandria, what is your sworn duty!?
Zidane: Isn't it to protect Dagger- your Princess Garnet?
Zidane: I'm sure you know who's sitting over there.
Beatrix: It can't be...
Beatrix: Princess...
She approaches the princess.
Beatrix: ...So, it was true.
Beatrix: The queen really did mean to kill her...
Steiner: WHAT!?
Steiner: No! The queen would never do such a thing!
Beatrix: Steiner, it is time for you to accept the truth.
Beatrix: ...My heart is set.
Beatrix: All this time, I have been mistaken...
Zidane: I hate to say this, but the lady's right, Rusty. You'd better learn to accept it.
Beatrix: ...Citizens of Burmecia, please forgive me.
Freya: It's too late to seek forgiveness!
Freya: ...But you can still save Dagger.
Zidane: Freya...
Freya: I tell you this because I acknowledge your powers.
Freya: Help your princess.
Beatrix: I don't know if I can...
Beatrix: ...but I will give it a try.
Beatrix: I hope this will work.
She casts a spell.
Thorn: Irrevocable is the spell we have cast!
She tries again.
Zorn: It is useless!
And again.
Dagger stirs.
Dagger: ...Oh...
Beatrix: Princess, are you alright?
She looks around.
Dagger: ...Ohh, my head... What happened...?
Zidane: Dagger!
(Steiner): Princess!
(Vivi): Yay!
(Dagger): You're all here.
(Voice): What is all this ruckus!?
Brahne enters.
Zorn: The princess has awakened, Your Majesty!
Thorn: Kidnapping the princess, they are, Your Majesty!
Brahne: ......
Brahne: Have you extracted all the eidolons from her?
Zorn/Thorn: We have, Your Majesty!
Brahne: Then, what are you waiting for? Take Garnet and throw her in prison!
Zorn/Thorn: Yes, Your Majesty!
Beatrix: I won't allow that.
Brahne: Oh? Are you defying me as well?
Beatrix: Your Majesty, it is my duty to protect the princess.
Beatrix: I beg you, reconsider. Please do not harm the princess anymore.
Beatrix: All of you, leave here at once!
Freya: I'm staying! Zidane, go. Now!
Brahne: You two are joining forces? How amusing...
Brahne: Get rid of them.
(Dagger): Mother!
Brahne leaves.
Zidane: Freya! Be careful!
Freya: Don't worry.
Vivi clambers up and opens the fireplace.
Zidane: Come on. Let's go!
Vivi, Dagger, and Zidane leave.
Steiner: Wait!
He follows. Zorn and Thorn summon a big thing.
Zorn/Thorn: Bandersnatch, bite their heads off!
Battle: Bandersnatch
Rotating room
* Try to go back
Zidane: I have to focus on escaping right now.
Next room
A bridge rises, and three black mages cross it.
Zidane: Black mages!
Zidane: Dammit!
(Mages): KILL!
Battle: 3xType C
* Near the bottom
A bandersnatch leaps down.
Battle: 2xBandersnatch
Bottom room
Zidane: Where's Steiner?
He walks down the stairs.
Zidane: Hey! Hurry up!
Steiner: What am I doing here...?
Zidane: What's the matter?
Steiner: Beatrix served the queen all these years, and now she is turning against her...
Steiner: Freya lost her comrades, yet she insists on protecting the princess...
Steiner: The queen will never forgive them. She will kill them both...
Steiner: Zidane, I have a request.
Zidane: What? Why are you goin' formal all of a sudden?
Steiner: I want you to escort the princess out of Alexandria and take her to Doctor Tot.
Steiner: I'm sure Doctor Tot can come up with a plan to help us and our kingdom.
Zidane: Piece of cake. I'm an escape artist.
Vivi: Don't worry, Steiner. We'll get her there.
Steiner: Zidane, Master Vivi, I'm counting on you.
Steiner: Princess, I bid you farewell!
He leaves.
Dagger: Steiner...
Dagger: Everybody is fighting for me...
Zidane: That's right.
Zidane: They're all fighting for you... and for Alexandria...
Zidane: They're moving forward, giving everything they've got!
Zidane: So we have to move on, just like they are.
Zidane: We can't stop now!
Zidane: Come on!
Dagger: But...
A bandersnatch leaps up behind her.
Zidane: Damn! We've got company!
Battle: Bandersnatch
Zidane: Alright, let's go.
They continue.
Rotating room
A bandersnatch leaps on Beatrix, but she dodges.
(Beatrix): !!!
Freya leaps away from another approaching bandersnatch. They join forces as they close in for attack.
Freya: What do you think!?
Beatrix: It's not going to be easy...
Battle: 2xBandersnatch
Freya: They're tougher than I expected...
Another pair approaches.
Beatrix: We're not out of danger yet.
(Steiner): Beatrix!
(Steiner): Freya!
He joins them.
Beatrix: Steiner! What are you doing here!?
Steiner: I am Captain Adelbert Steiner of Alexandria.
Steiner: Grant me the honor of assisting you brave knights!
Freya: Enough with your babble! Fight!
Battle: 2xBandersnatch
Bottom room
* Try to go back
Zidane: I won't let Freya, Steiner, and Beatrix's efforts be in vain. I'm gonna find a way out of here, no matter what.
Cage trap
* Get close to the cage
It springs.
Zidane: What the hell!?
* Retreat
It closes.
Zorn: They fell for it again!
Thorn: Really stupid, they are!
Zidane: You bastards!
Thorn: Bastards, we may be, but clever are we.
Zorn: Hee-hee-heee.
Marcus (runs in): Hey, what's up!?
He attacks Thorn.
Blank (runs in also): Zidane, are you alright!?
He attacks Zorn.
(Zidane): Blank!
Evil Forest
Bro, over here!
Hold up. My body still feels kinda stiff.
We've gotta hurry! Zidane and Dagger are in trouble!
Who's Dagger? Zidane's new girl?
What? You don't know?
Know what? What are you talking about?
Just keep running!
Sheez...
Cage trap
Blank: We came here straight from Evil Forest.
Zidane: Man, I love you guys!
Marcus lowers the wall.
Marcus: Zidane, you can ride the gargant downstairs.
Dagger: Blank...
Dagger: Marcus...
Blank: Get out of here! We'll take care of this!
Blank: There's more bad guys coming!
Zidane: I owe you guys big-time!
Zidane: Let's get outta here!
They leave.
