Zidane: So this is Gargan Roo...
Zidane: Dagger? Are you alright?
(Dagger): ......
Zidane: Forget I asked. I'm sure you have a lot on your mind...
Vivi: There's something coming!
The gargant arrives.
Zidane: Is this a gargant!? It's huge!
Vivi: ...We're riding this thing?
Zidane: Yeah. Let's get going. We have no time to waste.
Vivi gets on.
(Zidane): Dagger!
Dagger: I...I don't know what to do anymore...
Zidane: Oh, come on! Why do you think everyone stayed behind!?
Zidane: Yeah, they're fighting for you, but also, they know, deep down inside, that they have to fight!
Zidane: Beatrix, Freya, Marcus, Blank, even Steiner...
Zidane: Sometimes, you can't think everything out. You have to listen to your heart.
She nods and gets on.
(Zidane): Alright...
It starts to leave. Zidane leaps on.
Track
Vivi: Where are we going?
Zidane: We're going to Treno. We'll stay there for the time being and try to figure out our next move.
(Dagger): ......
It stops.
Vivi: Y-Yikes!
Dagger: That's-
They get off to investigate.
Zidane: Is this what the gargant is scared of?
Dagger: I think this one's different from the one I ran into! Be careful!
Battle: Ralvuimago
* (Attack)
Reacting to the attack!
It becomes compact.
* (Attack while compact)
Reacting to the attack!
It casts Earth Power.
Vivi: Umph!
Zidane: It's moving again... But why is it going so slowly?
Zidane: Hey, hurry up!
Dagger: Don't yell at it. The poor thing must be scared to death.
Vivi: But it's...
Zidane: See? It can go faster. Good job!
(Dagger): !!!
Dagger: No, Zidane! Look!
The Ralvuimago is in hot pursuit.
Zidane: Dammit, it's chasing us!
Dagger: We'll pass Treno if we don't stop soon!
Treno station
Some oglops hop around the empty station. The gargant rushes right past it, followed by the Ralvuimago.
Track
Vivi: I think we just passed Treno...
Zidane: Dammit! We can't jump off at this speed.
Dagger: ! Zidane, look!
Zidane: Huh? What the...
(Zidane): Shoot!!!!
FMV: The gargant runs at breakneck speed through the tunnel.
The tunnel!
Ahhh!
We're gonna fall!
Hang on tight!
A light appears at the end.
An exit!?
White
M-Mother...
Royal box
Zorn: Your Majesty!
The jesters enter, and are blocked by an Alexandrian.
Thorn: In my way, you are. Step back, underling!
Zorn: Let us through!
Alexandrian Soldier: I have strict orders from the queen not to let either of you through.
Alexandrian Soldier: I shall make any inquiries on your behalf.
They try going the other way.
Other Alexandrian Soldier: State your business.
Zorn: The queen's guests have arrived.
Thorn: Let them come in, shall we?
Other Alexandrian Soldier: I shall inquire. Stay here.
She goes to the queen.
Other Alexandrian Soldier: Your Majesty...
Other Alexandrian Soldier: ...Yes, Your Majesty.
Other Alexandrian Soldier: Let the guests through. You two are dismissed.
Zorn: What does that mean?
Other Alexandrian Soldier: Queen Brahne is quite upset with you two for letting the princess escape with the pendant.
Other Alexandrian Soldier: You should go now.
Thorn: Whatever to do are we!?
Zorn: We cannot live without the queen's backing!
Zorn: We must first tell the guests to come in!
They go.
Queen Brahne: Phew...
(Voice): What a view.
The soldier blocks their path, and another person enters.
Boisterous Woman: Who are you?
Boisterous Woman: Out of my way! The queen summoned me.
Alexandrian Soldier: Restrain yourself before the queen.
Boisterous Woman: Do you understand who you're talking to?
Boisterous Woman: I'm Lani, the best and the most beautiful bounty hunter in the world!
The soldiers let them pass.
Lani: It's a pleasure to meet you, Your Majesty.
Lani: I hear things aren't going too well.
Queen Brahne: Have you no manners? This is what I get for hiring a lowlife.
Lani: I'm sure you didn't hire me for my manners, Your Majesty.
(Brahne): Hmph.
She nods at the soldiers. They leave.
Queen Brahne: You have two objectives.
Queen Brahne: The first is to retrieve the pendant, a national treasure, from Princess Garnet.
Queen Brahne: The other is to assassinate the black mage traveling with them.
(Man): ...What is that?
Queen Brahne: A soulless golem. A defect is running free.
Lani: I don't know what happened between you and the princess, but what should I do if I meet with resistance?
(Brahne): Hmph.
Queen Brahne: Just get the pendant back from the wretched girl!
Lani: Wonderful. My axe is pleased to hear that. It won't take long.
Lani: Good day, Your Majesty.
She leaves.
Red-headed Man: Is it true that a boy with a tail is traveling with the princess?
Queen Brahne: Yes, that accursed monkey! I shall give you an extra reward if you take care of him.
Red-headed Man: ...I was right.
Red-headed Man: I'll take care of your request after I finish him.
He leaps off. A soldier returns.
Alexandrian Soldier: Reporting! The Alexandrian fleet has returned to home waters! Please prepare to depart on the Red Rose.
Queen Brahne: Ah, finally! We leave immediately!
Black
Bwahahaha!!!
Pinnacle Rocks
Dagger is lying in the darkness.
Mother...
(Dagger): Ugh... Uh...
She gets up.
Dagger: I...
Dagger: Vivi... We made it?
He nods.
Dagger: Where are we...?
Vivi: We're at Pinnacle Rocks. It's supposed to be near Lindblum Castle...
Dagger: Pinnacle Rocks...? Lindblum...?
Dagger: The gargant took us this far?
(Dagger): !
Dagger: Where's Freya? Steiner? And Beatrix?
Dagger: And...Zidane?
Vivi: He went to check the area.
Zidane: Dagger, you're awake!
He leaps in.
Zidane: Do you feel okay?
Dagger: Where is everyone, Zidane?
Zidane: I don't know... We're really far from Alexandria.
Zidane: Hey, don't worry. The Tantalus guys are with them, too.
Zidane: It's almost nightfall. They're probably in Treno by now.
Dagger: Do you think we can borrow an airship in Lindblum? Treno is only steps away if we can reach South Gate.
(Zidane): Yeah...
An old man appears in mid-air.
(Zidane): Are you our enemy?
(Man): That is up to you...
(Man): My name is Ramuh.
Dagger: I've heard your name somewhere...
(Dagger): !
Dagger: I've seen your name in a book I read about summoning magic...
Dagger: You must be Ramuh, the Thunder God.
Ramuh: ...Do you know that your summon magic destroyed Cleyra?
Ramuh: An eidolon follows its summoner's orders...
Ramuh: It responded to the orders of a woman filled with greed this time...
Dagger: No... Mother...!
Dagger: I can't believe it...
Dagger: I was confined while Cleyra was destroyed...
Zidane: It wasn't your fault, Dagger.
Zidane: They knew. That's why they stayed behind.
(Dagger): Everyone...
Ramuh: True, you were not the one who caused the destruction.
Ramuh: But I must ask you... What will you do now?
Dagger: If I were more powerful... If I could use summon magic...
Dagger: I beg of you, please help me!
Ramuh: And cause more destruction?
Dagger: No... I was afraid of my summon magic, but not anymore!
He transforms.
Ramuh: ...Many years have passed since I last served a master...
Ramuh: I must test to see whether you are truly fit to be my master.
I will hide 5 manifestations of myself in this forest.
Each one will carry a piece of the 'Hero's Story.'
Collect all 5 pieces and tell me the story.
If you put together the story to my satisfaction, I shall become your eidolon.
He disappears.
Dagger: I'm sorry. I know we must hurry...
Zidane: It's okay, Dagger.
Vivi: I'll help you, too.
Dagger: Thanks, you two.
They leave.
* Ramuh
Historian's Explanation:
Although Joseph's death was not reported to his daughter, the manner of his death speaks for itself. This is the story of a true hero.
That's 'Hero.' You have _ to go.
Area 2
- Mythril Vest: Chest.
* Give Monty a letter
Monty: Thanks for delivering this letter from Mosh! Kupo! (title: Escaping Evil Forest)
From Mosh to Monty
Monty! Were you able to escape Evil Forest? Kupo!
I think this continent is headed for some serious disaster! It might be too late by the time we realize it.
Monty: Escaping the petrified Evil Forest was quite a task! Kupo! I escaped by following some suspicious-looking people.
* Bottom Ramuh
Historian's Explanation:
The fact that they didn't report Joseph's death to his daughter was indicative of their guilt for failing to protect him. In the end, heroes are also human.
That's 'Human.' You have _ to go.
* Top Ramuh
Once upon a time, 33 small countries fought together against an empire. One day, a rebel troop visited a man named Joseph, who lived with his daughter. Owing a debt to the troop, he gladly accepted their plea for help. They headed for a cavern in the snow field.
That's 'Beginning.' You have _ to go.
Overgrown area
- The Ogre: Left chest.
* Ramuh
With Joseph's help, the troop defeated the adamantoise in the snow field cavern and acquired the Goddess Bell they needed to enter the empire's castle.
That's 'Cooperation.' You have _ to go.
Exit area
- Mythril Armlet: Chest.
* Edge
Dagger: I can't get back up here once I jump off, but I can get to that treasure chest...
* Jump off/Don't jump off
* Ramuh
On their way home, they fell into a trap set by a traitor. Joseph gave his life to save the troop. The troop left without telling Joseph's daughter, Nelly, about the tragedy.
That's 'Silence.' You have _ to go.
* (Exit Ramuh): There's _ left of me.
Ramuh: Are you going to give up?
* Not yet
* I give up
Ramuh: Are you going to quit?
* Yes
Ramuh: That's too bad... Your summon power is beginning to return.
Ramuh: But it is your choice.
Ramuh: I hope to see you again someday...
* No
* (Exit Ramuh) (After finding all pieces)
Ramuh: So you found all 5... Let's hear the story.
Ramuh: However, the story comprises 4 parts.
Ramuh: One of them doesn't belong. Be sure to choose only 4.
* Start
(Ramuh): Which story comes first?
* Human/Cooperation/Silence/Beginning/Hero
(Ramuh): You choose '___'?
* Yes/No
(Ramuh): Which story is next?
Etc.
(Ramuh): Which story is the third?
Etc.
(Ramuh): Which story is last?
Etc.
Ramuh: Let's recite your story...
He recites your version of the story.
* (Anything other than Beginning, Cooperation, Silence, __)
Ramuh: That does not make up a story. Start over.
Ramuh: Do you want to begin?
* Yes
Ramuh: Choose the 4 pieces carefully.
* No
Ramuh: Then I shall wait...
* (Beginning, Cooperation, Silence, __)
Ramuh: Are you satisfied with your choices?
* Yes
Ramuh: Let me ask you one thing...
Ramuh: How come you chose '___' for the conclusion?
* (Human)
Dagger: People pass down stories of other people to whom they feel an affinity.
Dagger: The people in the story had flaws, as we all do. That is why they became heroes in the people's mind.
* (Hero)
Dagger: People follow a person who keeps on track.
Dagger: That is why I think a hero who acts in a straightforward manner is remembered for generations.
Ramuh: ...I want to know what you think, in your own words.
Dagger: Me...?
Dagger: I am away from my country, but I haven't forgotten about my people...
Ramuh: ...Your soul is very tense right now.
Ramuh: Maybe you'll begin to relax once I become your eidolon.
Dagger: Thank you!
Ramuh: There are many paths. Remember that you alone choose the path on which you walk.
<Peridot>
Dagger: (Maybe now...)
Dagger: Let's go to Lindblum!
She leaves.
Zidane: ...Hey, old man! You're gone already?
(Vivi): What's wrong?
Zidane: I wanted to ask him why he made Dagger play such a silly game.
Zidane: Heroic? Human? Those are just things people say after the fact.
Zidane: Why try to give meaning to what the main character of the story chose?
Vivi: ...I think the old man would've become her eidolon either way.
Vivi: That's the impression I got.
Dagger (returns): Zidane! Vivi! Let's go!
She leaves again.
(Voice): You're exactly right...
(Voice): It's not what the people say afterward... What's important is being true to oneself.
(Voice): She may not have realized it, but when she wished to learn how to use summon magic...
(Voice): The summon power returned to her.
(Voice): Summon magic can be used for good or evil.
(Voice): She is still young, but there is room for growth... So I chose her as my master.
(Voice): I'll be watching over her... I hope you two will also protect her.
(Vivi): Y-Yeah!
(Zidane): Of course!
They leave.
* Listen again
Ramuh: Let's recite your story...
* Do over
Ramuh: Do you want to begin?
* Cancel
Ramuh: Then I shall wait...
Pinnacle outcrop
Dagger: Look! It's Lindblum Castle!
Dagger: I don't think we can turn back once we jump off. What do you want to do?
* Jump off now/Jump off later
* Rock
Dagger: I don't think we can turn back once we jump off...
* Jump off now/Don't jump off
* Jump off
(Dagger): Zidane.
Dagger: I want to use summon magic to protect everyone...
Zidane: I know you can do it, Dagger!
(Vivi): Zidane!
(Vivi): Look...!
They turn.
Zidane: ...Is that the Red Rose!?
FMV: Cannons rain down on Lindblum. Inside, Black Mages wreak havoc.
Zidane: Those lights must be telepods! They're sending black mages directly inside the castle!
Zidane: In Cleyra, they used summon magic afterwards...
Dagger: No...! Mother...
(Dagger): Mother!
She runs off.
(Zidane): Dagger!
They follow.
FMV: The group run across a field to see a gravity elemental inhaling the remains of Lindblum. Dagger collapses to her knees and clings on to Zidane. Brahne watches over all as the eidolon disappears.
