Zidane: It's so quiet...
Dagger: Mother... I can't believe you attacked Lindblum!
Zidane: Careful, they might still be around.
Zidane: Vivi, you stay here and hide.
Vivi: No way! It's dangerous here!
Zidane: There are Alexandrian soldiers everywhere. You should stay out of their sight.
Vivi: ...Okay.
Zidane: Don't fret. We'll be right back.
Dagger: I'm sorry, Vivi.
Vivi: It's okay... Just make it quick.
They part.
Main street
* Alexandrian Soldier: Are you going to resist us?
* Yes, to the death!
Alexandrian Soldier: Oh, really? I admire your courage.
* No, wouldn't dream of it
Alexandrian Soldier: That's good. Yes, leave everything to Queen Brahne.
Alexandrian Soldier: Armed with the black mage army and the eidolons, Queen Brahne is invincible!
Alexandrian Soldier: Resistance will only bring death.
* Other Alexandrian Soldier: The people of this country still don't understand.
Alexandrian Soldier: Regent Cid lost the war. Why don't they face the truth?
* Marsha: Mommy... Daddy... Where are you?
Marsha: Please don't leave me here...
* Group
Old Man: Finish it off!
Engineer: Should I crush its head? How about its chest?
Zidane: Stop it! He's a living creature!
Young Man: What did you say!?
Zidane: Brahne programmed them to kill, but they're still just like anybody else!
Young Man: Lies! They may look human, but that's where the similarity ends!
Young Man: They destroy everything...like wrecking balls destroy buildings.
Young Man: They don't even know we're made of flesh and blood!
* Old Man: If it's human, make it understand how much suffering it caused!
Old Man: Make it understand that it killed my only son!
Old Man: Otherwise... My son's death has no meaning!
* Young Man: They didn't even flinch, even when one of their own got killed.
Young Man: They made monsters seem docile!
* Engineer: I don't care if it lives. My friend was burned alive by it!
Station
* Noticeboard
= New Air Cab Management =
Starting tomorrow, Alexandria will be running the air cabs.
Those who wish to ride an air cab must pay 200 Gil per trip.
New Air Cab Management
* Attendant: All the air cabs in service got shot down by the black mages.
Attendant: It hurts me even to think about it.
Attendant: What did our customers ever do to them?
Inn
* Board
= Customer Opinion =
I came here on vacation. I can't believe a war broke out!
It's too dangerous to walk outside. What am I gonna do?
Give me back my money! -Dylan
* Innkeeper: It's 100 Gil per night. Do you wanna stay here?
Upstairs
* Moodon Mognet
Moodon: Ah, it's a letter from the flying moogle, Serino! Thanks for delivering the letter, kupo! (Title: Eidolon Odin's Power)
From Serino to Moodon
I rode an airship called the Red Rose, but I saw something horrible... Kupo.
The eidolon Odin's power is terrifying. It destroyed Cleyra completely.
There's not even a trace of the city now...
Moodon: Brahne's Red Rose destroyed Cleyra!? Brahne is scary, kupo!
* Moodon Mognet
Moodon: There's a letter for Zidane! (Title: Narcissus From Lindblum)
From Ruby to Zidane
Oh, I'm having a terrible time finding actors! I'm willing to take anyone who can read at this point!
What was his name? That narcissist from Lindblum? I'd even take him! Get him over to my mini-theater! We need to get some business!
Moodon: Does she mean Lowell? He's a narcissist, alright, kupo!
Shopping area
- Lindblum Card: Rubble behind Maron.
* Maron: An airship fell out of the sky and almost hit me!
Maron: Thanks goodness it was only a small cargo ship!
* Alexandrian Soldier: I can't believe we wiped out this city in just one night...
Alexandrian Soldier: The black mage soldiers and eidolons are not of this earth.
Alexandrian Soldier: It's as if we've opened Pandora's Box...
* Other Alexandrian Soldier: Rejoice, for you are now a part of the Alexandrian Empire!
* Stationary Alexandrian Soldier: Do you know a rebel group called Vigilantes?
Zidane: Oh...
* Yes
Alexandrian Soldier: If their leader is a man named Justin...
Alexandrian Soldier: Please tell him this.
Alexandrian Soldier: Please tell him to stop what he is doing.
Alexandrian Soldier: Tell him Nicole said so.
* No
Alexandrian Soldier: If you do, you must report it to me right away!
* Pickles
There are pickles scattered everywhere. It smells awful around here.
* Old Margaret: Hmm? Is someone there?
Old Margaret: Black mages blinded me. What a terrible loss.
Old Margaret: I won't ever see my newborn grandchild's face again.
Card freak's house
- Phoenix Pinion: Chest.
- Ether: Chest.
* Card Freak Gon: War is so primitive.
Card Freak Gon: Why couldn't they play a card game to settle their differences?
* Bookshelf
= Card Collector Vol. 8 =
Exclusive: Selecting effective cards!
Do you know how to pick out strong cards? Our own Regent Cid reveals the secret of selecting the strongest cards!
Fabool Publications
Square
Officer: The Industrial District is gone, and the Business and Theater Districts are also in ruins.
Minister Artania: Allocate soldiers to the reconstruction. We must get the citizens' lives back on track.
Officer: Yes, sir.
The officer leaves.
(Voice): Uncle Artania!
Dagger and Zidane enter.
Minister Artania: Princess Garnet! Master Zidane! Glad to see you're both safe!
Dagger: Where is Uncle Cid...? Is the regent safe?
Minister Artania: Yes, Princess. The castle was spared.
Minister Artania: Regent Cid is alive.
Dagger: Thank goodness...
Minister Artania: I will take you to see him.
They go.
Somewhere
They enter.
(Artania): Princess Garnet is back!
(Dagger): Uncle Cid!
Regent Cid: Garnet! I thought Brahne had imprisoned you!
Dagger: Zidane rescued me.
Regent Cid: Thank you, Zidane. <Gwok!>
Dagger: But Freya, Steiner, and Beatrix were left behind. I...
Regent Cid: Ah, the renowned General Beatrix. I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Zidane: I don't think so, either, Dagger.
Zidane: We wound up in Pinnacle Rocks instead of Treno, but...
Zidane: ...they'll be fine on their own.
Regent Cid: <Gwok-gwok!> Pinnacle...? Did you ride the gargant?
Zidane: How did you know?
Regent Cid: It's my job to know the land surrounding my country.
Regent Cid: However... I sometimes lack foresight.
Regent Cid: Brahne was after the <gwok> eidolons. That much, I knew.
Regent Cid: But I underestimated the power of the eidolons.
Regent Cid: Maybe I deserve to be cursed with this body.
Zidane: I'm glad you surrendered. Cleyra resisted and perished.
Dagger: (What should I say...? What can I do...?)
(Voice): Hey, we got a live one here!
They turn.
(Voice): Watch out! It might attack!
(Voice): Hey, this one's much smaller than the others.
(Voice): Ouch! Let me go! I'm not one of them!
(Voice): Then why are you dressed like a black mage!?
(Zidane/Dagger): !
Zidane: That must be...
Some soldiers march Vivi in.
Soldier: We took an Alexandrian soldier into custody!
Vivi gets up.
Vivi: I just said--
Soldier: Should we turn it over to Alexandria?
Dagger: Uncle Cid...
Minister Artania: Let him go. Master Vivi is not an Alexandrian soldier.
Minister Artania: It's only a disguise to deceive the enemy.
Soldier: I-I see! My apologies.
(Vivi): ......
They depart and stand guard.
Regent Cid: I've acquired more information about Queen Brahne <gwok>.
Regent Cid: A weapons dealer named Kuja is behind their recent string of attacks.
Regent Cid: Kuja has been supplying Brahne with highly advanced magic weapons.
Dagger: Supplying my mother...with weapons?
Regent Cid: Yes. The black mage soldiers are among these weapons.
Minister Artania: According to eyewitnesses in Treno, Kuja appeared from the northern sky on a silver dragon.
(Zidane): (That's the guy I saw in Burmecia!)
Minister Artania: That he came from the north suggests that he is from the Outer Continent.
Dagger: The Outer...Continent?
Zidane: There are many unexplored continents in the world.
Zidane: The Outer Continent is an unexplored continent located to the north of our Mist Continent.
Regent Cid: I believe Kuja is the only one supplying <gwok> Brahne with weapons.
Dagger: The man I saw at the castle must have been Kuja. He must be the one who is corrupting my mother!
Zidane: If we defeat Kuja...!
Dagger: If we eliminate Kuja...
Regent Cid: You both catch on quickly.
Regent Cid: Defeat Kuja, and Brahne loses her weapon supply. That will be our cue for a counterattack.
Minister Artania: Challenging Brahne now will only result in more casualties.
Zidane: So we crush the source of the evil!
Minister Artania: Yes. Kuja will find other clients, even if we defeat Brahne.
Dagger: I make no excuses for my mother's behavior, but I shan't forgive Kuja for taking advantage of her!
Dagger: But first, we must rescue Steiner and the others...
Regent Cid: I'm afraid I can't spare any soldiers. They must remain to protect our citizens.
Zidane: Hey, Dagger. I'm telling you, they'll be fine.
Zidane: The best dragon knight of Burmecia, the female general of Alexandria, and Rusty... How could they lose?
Zidane: Besides, you have me to protect you!
Dagger (nods): Then I'll look for Kuja.
Vivi: I wanna go, too...
Vivi: There's no place for me here...
Zidane: Alright! Let's go kick Kuja's butt!
Zidane: Will you lend us the fastest airship in Lindblum?
Regent Cid: Airships can only fly where there is Mist, and the Mist only exists on this continent. <Gwok.>
Regent Cid: That means you can't cross the ocean on an airship.
Zidane: What about the new airship that can fly without Mist?
Regent Cid: It's not ready yet <gwok>. Besides, it's under Brahne's control.
Regent Cid: Brahne gave us two conditions for our surrender.
Regent Cid: One was the surrender of the new airship.
Regent Cid: The other was to hand over <gwok> the Falcon Claw.
Zidane: The airship, I can understand, but what does she want with a piece of stone?
Regent Cid: I have no idea...
Zidane: Alright. We'll take a boat.
Regent Cid: That's not an option, either. The harbor was also seized.
Zidane: Ahhhhhh!!! What do you want us to do!? Swim!?
Regent Cid: There is a way.
Regent Cid: There's an old excavation site near a swamp located north from the castle.
Regent Cid: Monsters not native to our continent are rumored to appear in the excavation site.
Regent Cid: The cave, which was found during excavation, is rumored to lead to another continent.
Dagger: Will this cave lead us to the Outer Continent?
Zidane: Doesn't sound too reliable... Are you sure?
Regent Cid: <Gwok> I'm not sure...
Zidane: I guess we'll find out. Not knowing is half of the fun, huh?
Regent Cid: Please protect Princess Garnet. We'll protect the counterattack in the meantime.
Regent Cid: It's not much, but use it to prepare for your journey.
<3000 Gil>
Vivi: I-I'll wait here. Zidane, will you get my stuff, too?
Zidane: Yeah. That's probably a good idea.
Zidane and Dagger leave.
Square
Man: Listen, Lindblum is Alexandrian territory now.
Man: You won't be able to come back for a while.
Man: Prepare yourself well. Let me know when you're ready.
* Alice: Sorry, my shop got destroyed, and I don't have much to sell...
Synthesist's
* Furnace
The flame looks so cold... It's as though it's weeping.
* Wayne: A black mage was attacking my dad by the time I got here...
Wayne: He escaped with his life, but he burned his hands in the fire.
Wayne: He said he won't be able to do any more synthesis work...
Wayne: ...so I asked my dad to train me.
Wayne: I'm gonna become a great synthesis worker like him!
Wayne: I'll work hard.
Weapon shop
* Wall
= Price =
Stardust Rod: 2000 Gil
Ice Brand: 9500 Gil
Mythril Armlet: 1500 Gil
Providing exclusive discount prices for our Alexandrian patrons!
Zidane: (What a rip-off...)
* Alexandrian Soldier: I was thinking about buying a new sword!
Alexandrian Soldier: But everything is so expensive here. I wonder if he'd give me a discount?
* Dragoos: (I raised the price 'cause I don't wanna sell them anything.)
Dragoos: (But I'll give you a major discount!)
Shopping area
ATE: The Third Jewel
Lindblum grand hallShopping area
Alexandrian Soldier: We started loading the supplies.
Alexandrian Officer: It took long enough, didn't it?
Alexandrian Soldier: Yes, the Lindblum soldiers won't obey our orders...
Alexandrian Officer: We must finish up before Queen Brahne becomes upset.
Alexandrian Officer: Send all available personnel to the harbor and assist in supplying the fleet.
Alexandrian Officer: Staying here is pointless now that we have the Falcon Claw.
(Alexandrian Soldiers):Yes, ma'am!
* Lindblum Officer: It's a shame that we don't have enough power to fight Brahne.
Lindblum Officer: Cleyra resisted, and her eidolon destroyed it...
Lindblum Officer: I heard that you can't even enter Cleyra.
Lindblum Officer: The regent told us to live today and fight tomorrow.
Lindblum Officer: I'm going to heed him and wait for the day when we rise against Brahne.
* Seth: Darn it, I lost everything in the attack.
Seth: Where's the combat ship armada when you need it?
Main street
* Justin: H-Hey! Don't talk to me!
Justin: You'll blow my cover! I'm the leader of the Vigilantes!
Justin: Is that so?
Justin: That's what Nicole thinks...
Justin: But this is my cause. I can't turn away from it.
Justin: This is what I believe in, no matter how much pain it may bring.
Justin: I won't stop... I'm gonna fight for my cause!
Justin: Even if I have to fight Nicole!
* Engineer Gabin: I can't believe the Industrial District got wiped out.
Engineer Gabin: That means I'll never taste my boss's awesome soup ever again...
* Old Man: I wonder what the regent is going to do. Is he going to let them roam free forever?
Shopping area
* Alexandrian Soldier: Justin... You must stop...
Station
* Attendant: The Industrial District was destroyed by the eidolon's attack.
* Cab
-Lindblum Castle Air Cab/Business District-
* Fly to the [Theater District]/Don't ride
Theater station
* Cab
-Lindblum Castle Air Cab/Theater District-
* Fly to the [Business District]/Don't ride
* Alicia: Please! My husband is there. Please take us to the Industrial District!
* Attendant: I'm sorry. We can't fly the air cab to the Industrial District.
* Molly: What's wrong with Mommy? Why is she crying?
Outside
- 127 Gil: In the foreground.
* Devon: KILL! KILL! KILL! Their voices are stuck in my head!
Devon: Black mages killed my friends.
* Alexandrian Soldier: Owning an airship fleet no longer determines who wins a war.
Alexandrian Soldier: Black mage soldiers and the eidolons are the ultimate weapons of mass destruction.
* Second Alexandrian Soldier: Queen Brahne plans on building an opera house in the Theater District.
* Third Alexandrian Soldier: Don't underestimate me because I'm a woman.
Alexandrian Soldier: Obey us.
* Pigeon Lover: Look to the sky. It's such a sad color.
Pigeon Lover: Lindblum's blue sky died with our freedom...
Studio
- Ore: Chest.
* Struggling Artist Michael: Wh-What's she gonna do with my painting?
* Alexandrian Soldier: Hmm... This is a nice painting.
Alexandrian Soldier: Such a sad picture, but it possesses strength.
Struggling Artist Michael: Yeah? You think so?
* Struggling Artist Michael: I thought about attacking her from behind before, but...
Struggling Artist Michael: ...I changed my mind after she praised my painting!
Struggling Artist Michael: People who understand art are good people.
Theater Ave.
* Alexandrian Soldier: There was no need to take things this far.
Alexandrian Soldier: I pledged my loyalty to Queen Brahne in order to protect Alexandria.
Alexandrian Soldier: Not to kill people.
* Lindblum Officer: This is where I witnessed the Industrial District disappear.
Lindblum Officer: I bet everyone's dead. The eidolon swallowed everything.
* Other Alexandrian Soldier: Oh, I can't believe I'm standing next to Mr. Lowell...!
(Alexandrian Soldier): I'm so happy(heart)
* Lowell: Even a big star like me can't make a living without a theater.
Lowell: Hey pal, do you know any other theaters I can work at?
Zidane: Yeah, this girl Ruby runs a small theater in Alexandria.
Lowell: Oh, buddy, is that right?
Lowell: I'm too big of a star for a sleepy town like Alexandria, but that's okay.
Lowell: I'll share my talent with those uncultured people.
He leaves. The Alexandrian Soldier chases after him.
Alexandrian Soldier: Oh, don't go!
Zidane: Ruby and Lowell, huh? What a strange pairing of actors.
* Stairs
Zidane nearly falls off the edge.
(Zidane): Whoa!
Zidane: Wow, that was dangerous!
Thieves' hideout
- 340 Gil: Middle chest.
- 262 Gil: Top chest.
- 993 Gil: Bottom chest.
(Bunce): Whoa!
(Lucella): Ahh!
* Lucella: I thought you were one of them people with pointy hats!
Lucella: Is Uncle Baku coming home soon?
Lucella: It wouldn't be so scary if he was around...
* Bunce: Oh, it's you, Zidane. I almost peed my pants!
Bunce: We've been protecting the Tantalus hideout while you were gone!
Bunce: You can leave us here. Go take care of the bad guys.
Business Square
* Man: Are you ready?
* Ready
Man: Follow me. The regent is waiting on the Base Level.
* Need more time
Man: Let me know when you're ready.
* Ready
ATE: Brahne's Fleet Arrives
ShipLindblum Castle fountain
Lindblum Soldier: Why are they loading food instead of valuables onto the ship?
Lindblum Soldier: I wonder if they're gonna take them all back to Alexandria?
Lindblum Soldier: ...Maybe they're going on a very long trip.
Alexandrian Soldier: Stop that chatter and keep loading the ship!
They salute. She leaves.
Lindblum Soldier: Damn them! They think they can walk all over us!
Lindblum Soldier: We gotta stall more. Let's keep working.
Lindblum Soldier: Alexandria rules this continent now.
Lindblum Soldier: Where else can they go and conquer?
Lindblum Soldier: What do they really want?
Lindblum Soldier: I don't know... But you know how greedy Brahne is.
Two Alexandrian Soldiers meet.
Alexandrian Soldier: I wonder where we are going next?
Alexandrian Soldier: I don't know of any kingdom that poses a threat to our country...
Alexandrian Soldier 2: I'm sure Queen Brahne has a plan.
Alexandrian Soldier 2: There's no need for us to worry about such matters.
Alexandrian Soldier 2: Come now, we need your help.
Alexandrian Soldier 2: Some Lindblum soldiers have locked themselves up in the guest room.
They leave. Zidane appears from along the corridor, looks around, and then motions to Dagger. They run to the lift.
Lift
Zidane: I wonder what Brahne is going to do...
(Dagger): Zidane...
Dagger: Do we really have to go to the Outer Continent...?
Zidane: Hey, what's up with you? You said you wanted to go.
Dagger: What if...
Dagger: What if something happens to you or Vivi...?
Dagger: I might not be okay on my own.
Zidane: Are you worried about me?
Dagger: What? Well, I mean, um...
Dagger: A princess needs her elite guards, you know...?
Dagger: I'd be stranded without you guys!
Zidane: Are you trying to flatter me by calling me your elite guard?
She gets annoyed.
(Zidane): Sorry, I was only kidding.
Zidane: You'll be fine with me.
Zidane: What about you, Dagger? We don't know anything about the Outer Continent.
Dagger: I've made up my mind.
Dagger: I don't want my mother to commit any more atrocities.
Zidane: Alright, then. I'll protect both you and Vivi!
(Dagger): Thank you...
Station
Vivi: Zidane! I'm so glad you're here!
Dagger: Vivi, where's Uncle Cid?
Vivi: U-Um... He said, 'Gwok-gwok. Wait here,' and went away somewhere...
Zidane: Where could he be...?
(Vivi): !
Cid runs along the track.
Regent Cid: <Gwok!> I did it!
Regent Cid: I stopped a trolley between here and the Serpent's Gate!
Regent Cid: <Gwok-gwok!> That'll show them not to fool around in my castle!
Regent Cid: Now, go. <Gwok-gwok.>
They head to the other track.
Regent Cid: The excavation site is like a maze. Be careful not to get lost.
Regent Cid: And... Take this with you!
He gives something to Zidane.
Zidane: It's a rag.
Regent Cid: You big dope! It's not just a rag! <Gwok!>
Regent Cid: That is a national treasure of Lindblum!
Regent Cid: That is an ancient map of the entire world!
Zidane: Wow. Thanks!
<World Map>
Regent Cid: Now, go, before they find you!
Regent Cid: Zidane, Vivi. Please protect Princess Garnet.
(Vivi): Okay.
(Dagger): Uncle Cid...
Regent Cid: <Gwok!> Don't worry about me. I'm stronger than I look!
Regent Cid: Now, go!
Regent Cid: They'll squeeze all the oglop oil out of my body if we're caught!
Zidane: Let's go, Dagger.
They board the trolley, and it leaves.
ATE: <Gwok-gwok!> How infuriating!
Serpent's Gate stationDragon's Gate
Alexandrian Officer: My, my... They have an oglop for a regent and buffoons for soldiers.
Alexandrian Officer: Why do they take so long to load supplies?
(Alexandrian Officer): Hmm...?
Alexandrian Officer: You two, I did not give you permission to rest.
Alexandrian Officer: I understad that things are moving slow, but...
Alexandrian Officer: Keep in mind that the next mission is about to begin.
Alexandrian Soldier: ...The machine over there stopped, and the trolley stopped coming.
(Alexandrian Soldier) (to other): Right?
Alexandrian Soldier 2: Yes, it made this strange 'gwok-gwok' sound...
Alexandrian Soldier: I wanted to go shopping before we left the harbor!
Alexandrian Officer: Any word from the lookout?
Alexandrian Soldier: No, ma'am. Nothing...
Alexandrian Officer: This must be Regent Cid's doing. He's hiding something...
She leaves, and returns with a few more Alexandrians.
Alexandrian Officer: Come with us, you two.
(Alexandrian Officer): Find the regent!
(Alexandrian Soldiers): Yes, ma'am!
They head along the track.
- Bandana: Chest.
* Trolley
Zidane: It's too dangerous to go back.
* Moonte Mognet
Moonte: A letter from Moodon? Thanks, kupo! (Title: Missing! Kupo!)
From Moodon to Moonte
Oh, it's terrible! Kupo! Mogki, from the castle, is missing!
Did the Alexandrian soldiers kidnap him? Or did the black mages eat him? Kupo!
I'm so worried!!!
Moonte: Wh-Wh-What's going on!? Kupo!?
* Merchant: Huh? You're going to the excavation site?
Merchant: It's located directly north of here. You'll see a pond shaped like a gourd.
Merchant: You might encounter some strange monsters. Hey, do you wanna buy something?
Zidane: Yeah, maybe some items...
