Eternal Legend - Final Fantasy X - Script - Act I
Final Fantasy X Script
Introduction
Fade in on a small pile of weapons against a dusk backdrop of a ruined city. A mismatched group of people sit in silence around a small fire. There's something in the air... an emotion, a sense of climax... even an ambivalence. It can be seen in their faces. After a short pause, one (who we will later come to know as Tidus) stands up, still in silence. He walks slowly over to Yuna, and places his hand on her shoulder. She closes her eyes. He continues on, climbing up a small hill to survey the desolate city. He looks out in thought, and there is a brief moment of realisation. As we see him against what he sees, he begins to narrate.
Tidus, VO: Listen to my story.
Tidus, VO: This may be our last chance.
Fade to "Final Fantasy X," and then to black.
Tidus', Zanarkand
A busy, futuristic city filled with neon. At some cue, a group of people all rush off-camera excitedly. A ghostly young boy follows them.
Tidus makes his appearance. They cheer.
* Spooky boy: The game tonight... It's very important.
* Either man: Good luck!
* Left woman: Are you gonna show us that shot tonight?
Tidus: Uh...I dunno. Maybe.
Left woman: You should do it! For us!
* Left woman: The Jecht Shot. I'll be waiting!
* Ginger: Hey, how are you feeling?
Tidus: Great as ever! Thanks!
Ginger: Yeah! We're cheering for you!
* Ginger: You're Jecht's son! I'd be crazy not to cheer for you!
* Nervous girl: I've been a big fan of yours. From the very beginning!
Tidus: I won't let you down.
Nervous girl: Th-Thanks!
* Nervous girl: Good luck!
* Little kid: Good luck!
* Girls
Brunette: Can I have your autograph?
Tidus: Of course!
He takes her ball, and signs it.
Redhead: Good luck tonight!
He signs hers, too.
Tidus: Nothing to worry about!
Tidus: Oh, if I score a goal...
Tidus: I'll do this!
He pulls a little victory pose.
Tidus: That will mean it was for you, okay?
They giggle.
Tidus: What seat?
Redhead: East block, in the front row!
Brunette: Fifth from the right!
Tidus: Got it!
* Brunette: Thank you for the autograph!
* Redhead: Can I see you after the game?
* You bet!
Redhead: Great! I know this great place...
* Maybe next time.
Redhead: Yeah, sure...
* Redhead: Be careful, okay?
* Kids
Ginger kid: Can you sign this?
Tidus: No prob!
Hat kid: Please!
Tidus: Alrighty!
Other kid: Me, too!
Tidus: Take it easy.
* Hat kid: Show me how to play!
* Hat kid: I want to be a blitzer, too!
* Ginger kid: Thanks for the autograph!
* Ginger kid: Get lots of goals, okay?
* Other kid: Your floating house... It's cool!
* Other kid: Can I see inside next time?
* Leave
Tidus: Well, gotta go! Cheer for me!
Ginger kid: ...two, three!
Kids: Teach us how to blitz!
Tidus: Hey, I got a game to play!
Hat kid: Then teach us after!
Tidus: Maybe tonight...um...well...
Spooky boy: You can't tonight.
Tidus: I mean...tomorrow.
Other kid: Promise?
Tidus: Promise!
The kids do a goal celebration routine.
Overpass
Tidus looks up at one of the skyscrapers, with a picture of Jecht on display. After a while, he dismisses it and runs on.
Commentator, VO: I was in a coffee shop, running away from home when I heard the news.
Commentator, VO: Our hero, Jecht, gone. Vanished into thin air!
Commentator, VO: My dad must have been his biggest fan. I knew how sad he'd be. Heck, we all were that day.
Commentator, VO: "Zanar", I says to myself, "What are you thinking?"
Commentator, VO: I went running straight back home. We sat up talking 'bout Jecht all night.
Commentator, VO: My dad and I never talked so much. Whoa... Didn't mean to reminisce, folks.
Commentator, VO: Anyway... Ten years later, the Jecht Memorial Cup tournament is today!
Commentator, VO: The two teams that have won through to the finals are...of course, the Abes from A-East and the Duggles from C-South.
Commentator, VO: I know there's a lot of people out there today to see the star of the Abes!
Commentator, VO: In just one year, he's become the team's number one player!
Commentator, VO: He's Jecht's blood, and the new hope of blitzball! What kind of super play will he show us today?
Commentator, VO: Will we see his father's legendary shot? I don't think I'm the only one excited here, folks!
* Dude: It's gonna be a killer game tonight. I know it!
* Dude: Tonight's game is gonna be one for the history books!
* Dudette: Man, tickets for tonight's game cost an arm and a leg!
* Dudette: The tickets were all sold out! I hope someone's got some extra.
* Dudette: Can't you get me a ticket? I want to see the game up close.
* Sure thing.
Dudette: R-Really? You're the greatest!
Dudette: How can I repay you? Here, have this!
Potion x2
* Sorry.
Dudette: Oh, well. It was worth a try.
* Dudette (accept): They'll let me in if I say, "Tidus and I are buds", right?
* Dudette (accept): I won't tell anyone else. It'll be our secret!
* Dudette (refuse): Aw, too bad... I would have cheered for you.
* Dudette (refuse): It's okay, really! I'll be fine here...alone...
* First man: You'd better hurry! The game can't start without you!
* First man: Show us your moves out there, man!
* First woman: Hurry up! The game's about to start!
* First woman: We're counting on you, ace!
* Kid: You'd better win tonight, or I'll deck you one! Pow!
* Kid: I wanna play on your team when I grow up, Tidus!
* Reclining person: They say you've got some tricks even your old man couldn't do!
* Reclining person: Dinner's on me if you win! I even saved a table for you.
* Guy: Well, well! If it isn't Jecht junior!
* Guy: From the look on your face, you'd think you already won!
* Anxious girl: Whoa... I got the shivers. Maybe I'm coming down with something...
* Anxious girl: Do you feel cold? Nah, maybe it's just me. Never mind.
* Next guy: Careful, the Zanarkand Duggles mean business tonight!
* Next guy: I hear the Zanarkand Duggles play dirty!
* Next girl: Hey, Mr. Star Player of the Abes! Do your stuff out there tonight!
* Next girl: Their defence won't know what hit them!
* Kid 1: Good luck, Tidus!
* Kid 1: Come on, you're gonna be late! Hurry! Hurry!
* Kid 2: The Zanarkand Abes rule!
* Kid 2: My mon's a big fan of yours, too! She said to invite you to dinner!
* Kid 3: Hit 'em with a Jecht Shot, okay?
* Kid 3: Your dad was the best, Tidus! I wish I had a dad like yours!
* Crouching person: I don't feel so good...like I'm on a roller coaster going down.
* Crouching person: Maybe all this excitement's gotten to me.
* Last man: All of Zanarkand's watching now, so put on a show for 'em!
* Last man: Show them what blitzball's all about!
* Left woman: I'm sure you'll be the star player this year.
* Left woman: You are Jecht's son, after all!
* Right woman: The Zanarkand Abes are counting on you! Don't let them down!
* Right woman: You'd better hurry... Or are you just trying to warm up the crowd?
Stadium entrance
Tidus: Make way, make way!
Tidus: Coming through, sorry!
Tidus: Hey, I'm gonna be late!
Tidus: Hey, let go of me!
* Reach the entrance
He turns and waves at the masses.
Sphere pool
The excellent Other World movie plays. Eventually, Tidus falls to what is obviously his death.

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