Retreat/Script

Battle

Before preparations

Alear and their army is fleeing across a shadowy moor. Alear briefly stops to look back but quickly picks up the pace as the Elusian army is hot on their tails.

Veyle: You have nowhere to run, Alear. And no rings to protect you! At last, I can unleash the full force of my hatred. You and all your allies will be killed... by your beloved friends...the Emblems.

She distributes the Emblem Rings among the corrupted.

Alear: We have to fight! We have to rescue Marth and the others!

Alfred: No, Divine One. Veyle has the Time Crystal and the rings. We're not going to win this one. I don't have to tell you how powerful the Emblems are. But we can at least survive this thing. If we make it over there, we might be able to shake off Veyle.

When a corrupted carrying an Emblem Ring is defeated

Alear: There's a ring! Now's our chance!

Veyle: I think not.

The Ring teleports away.

Alear: Veyle!

Veyle: Hm-hm-hm... I so enjoy your flailing.

The turn after the first corrupted carrying an Emblem Ring is defeated

Veyle: Go, my Corrupted soldiers. Kill their every last shred of hope.

End of enemy phase the turn Alear reaches row 24

Veyle: The Corrupted alone aren't enough. Hounds, take care of these pests.

Zephia, Griss, Mauvier, and Marni make their way to the battlefield and Veyle gives them a ring each.

Mauvier: I understand what must be done.

Marni: Hehehe, which of those morons is gonna be my first victim?

Griss: Orders are orders. I just hope the other side gets a few good slices on me.

Zephia: We won't let them escape, Lady Veyle. You have my word.

Vander: More enemies are coming. We cannot allow them to slow us down.

Multiple corrupted appear ahead of Alear to cut them off.

Alear: They're cutting us off! How can we endure this?

Ivy and Kagetsu appear in the woods.

Ivy: The Divine Dragon's forces. Good. I was afraid we wouldn't catch them in time.

Kagetsu: It does not look so good to me. They are being chased. And they have no Emblems. We had best get them these rings.

Zelkov catches up to the duo.

Zelkov: I am *back,* Princess Ivy.

Ivy: Zelkov, how did you fare?

Zelkov: I was *unable* to recover the stolen rings from the dragon girl. But I did get *this.*

Kagetsu: Oh, pretty crystal!

Zelkov: Perhaps these *gifts* will be enough to get them out of this *bind.*

Ivy: Let's hope so.

Ivy makes her way over to Alear, together with her retainers.

Ivy: Hello, Divine One.

Alear: Princess Ivy! Why are you here?

Ivy: I wanted to try, one last time, to change my father's mind. I was too late.

Ivy: But I did retrieve these rings from Destinea Cathedral.

Alear: You got two rings?!

Ivy: Yes. Here they are. The Ring of the Lady of the Plains and the Ring of the Princess Exalt.

Alear: Are you sure about this? Turning against your own country?

Ivy: Right now, turning against Elusia is the only way to save it. For my kingdom, for my father, this is the only course of action. I know this isn't enough to atone for all I've done, but...will you let me join your side?

Alear: Of course I will. Thank you. The Ring of the Lady of the Plains belongs with you, since it was entrusted to Elusia. Sweep across, Emblem of Blazing!

Movie - Emblem Lyn

Lyn appears in a flash of light, draws her bow, and strikes a pose.

After movie

Lyn: I'm Lyndis. Just call me Lyn. Ready to turn this battle around?

Alear: Reignite us, Emblem of Awakening!

Movie - Emblem Lucina

Lucina appears in a flash of light and swings her sword.

After second movie

Alear: Marth... No, that can't be right.

Lucina: It is I, Lucina.

Alear: Lucina!

Lucina: I may not be the Hero-King, and I cannot replace him. But I can aid you. I strive to be a light in the dark─a light for all who have fallen to despair. For now, we may only escape. But as long as we survive, hope will abide. Now, engage with me.

Zelkov: I have one more *gift* for you, Divine One.

Alear: The Draconic Time Crystal! How did you get it?

Zelkov: I...*borrowed* it. While it is not one of the stolen rings... perhaps it will help.

Alear: Thank you.

When Alear escapes to the south

Alear: Come on, everyone. Let's get out of here.

Battle quotes

“	Veyle: You would attack me? How brave! And foolish.	”	— Veyle battle quote

“	Zephia: Aw, poor thing. Sorry you lost your little friends. Want me to make it better?	”	— Zephia battle quote

“	Zephia: And I was being so nice! How cruel. I'll be sure to tell Lady Veyle about this.	”	— Zephia defeat quote

“	Griss: I'll make it hurt real good. Try to do the same for me, yeah?	”	— Griss battle quote

“	Griss: That felt good...but not good enough.	”	— Griss defeat quote

“	Marni: Heh, you? Is this the best they can do? This'll be a cinch!	”	— Marni battle quote

“	Marni: Eh, you're stronger than you look. I'm gonna remember your face.	”	— Marni defeat quote

“	Mauvier: I find easy victories dissatisfying. Attack me with all your might.	”	— Mauvier battle quote

“	Mauvier: I underestimated you. If we have another chance, let us do battle again.	”	— Mauvier defeat quote

“	Emblem: ...	”	— Alear vs. any Dark Emblem

Post battle

Ivy: This way. We can travel to Solm through this forest. I hate to abandon Hortensia, but staying in the kingdom is not an option.

Alcryst: There's too much we're leaving behind.

Diamant: Father...

Alfred: It's painful, but we can't turn back. We'd lose everything.

Ivy: I will lead the way.

Alear: ... I failed you, Marth. I failed you all.

Veyle is looking off towards the horizon.

Veyle: So, Ivy was scheming against us. She stole two Emblems from right under my nose... How irksome. Regardless, the advantage is mine. I have all of the rings they gathered. You shall all be destroyed. I will gut your allies, burn down your countries... and crush your spirits.

Ivy: We should be safe now.

Alear: Veyle is Sombron's daughter. And now she has our Emblem Rings. I'm sorry, everyone. I should never have brought us to the cathedral.

Alfred: It's not your fault, Divine One.

Diamant: I should apologize. I asked you to let me fight. I was so angry about what they'd done...

Alcryst: What about me? I'm the one who wanted to return Father to Brodia.

Ivy: That was illogical.

Alcryst: Excuse me? If you hadn't gotten in the way...

Alear: Calm down, everyone. We're on the same side.

Alcryst: No, we're not! If not for her, we might have made it in time! We might have saved him!

Alear: Alcryst...

Diamant: Princess Ivy told us about the ritual in the first place. Without her help, Father would still be one of those creatures.

Alcryst: Diamant, she helped kill our father! Why are you making excuses for her?

Diamant: Princess Ivy's not to blame─her father was. And the Fell Dragon murdered him. There wasn't even a body left behind.

Alcryst: ...

Alear: Arguing won't get us anywhere.

Diamant: Apologies, Divine One. Princess Ivy, I hope you'll forgive my brother. He spoke out of turn.

Ivy: No, it's all right. I am sorry that I couldn't stop the ritual.

Alcryst: I just... I can't bear the thought that I'll never see him again. And the ring he spent his whole life protecting? Gone.

Diamant: ...

Alear: We have suffered loss after loss. But the Emblems aren't dead. We can still get them back. And we will. I know we will.

Alcryst: Divine One...

Emblem Lyn appears from her Ring.

Lyn: You still have Emblems on your side.

Emblem Lucina appears as well.

Lucina: That's right. Don't forget about us.

Alear: Lyn. Lucina.

Lyn: All is far from lost. We can offer our unique strengths as Emblems.

Lucina: You can still challenge your fate. You don't lose by retreating.

Alear: I wish it didn't come to this. My mother told me that a Divine Dragon should never run away.

Lyn: We're not running away. As Lucina said, we're retreating. There's a difference.

Alear: Hm.

Lyn: Time and again, you've shown true bravery, even in the face of daunting odds. But refusing to move on... That's not bravery. It's folly.

Lucina: There's courage. And there's stubbornness. Lumera would have taught you the difference. Unfortunately, in your short time together, she didn't have the chance.

Alear: Perhaps that's why Marth said what he did outside the cathedral.

Lucina: Probably so.

Alear: Now, at least, I understand. We're not running away─we're stepping back. Gathering our strength for the next battle. I'll become a better fighter─a better leader. I'll make sure no one─not one more person─ loses their life under my command. And I'll bring back our friends the Emblems. What do you say, everyone? Are you with me?

Alfred: You know I am. Let's turn the tables on them.

Diamant: I won't rest until we reclaim what we've lost.

Alcryst: Even now, you have hope. I will stand with you, too, Divine One.

Ivy: I will help too. If you'll have me.

Alear: Thank you, everyone. Now, to the queendom of Solm. Stay with me and I promise to keep you safe.

On the Somniel

Note: Only story specific quotes

“	Diamant: Once we've rested, let's head straight for Solm. I won't disgrace Father by hesitating now...	”	— Diamant on the Somniel

“	Alcryst: Oh, Father... No. I can't keep looking backward. For Brodia's sake, we must press forward...	”	— Alcryst on the Somniel

“	Ivy: Thank you for allowing me to be here. I can only hope Hortensia will also see this sight one day.	”	— Ivy on the Somniel

“	Kagetsu: Thank you for inviting me to this holy place, Divine One. I cannot wait to explore its beauty!	”	— Kagetsu on the Somniel

“	Zelkov: This holy land is a touch too *flashy* for my taste. At least I will not be bored.	”	— Zelkov on the Somniel

“	Lyn: We fought for the Fell Dragon, but from now on, Ivy and I are here for you.	”	— Lyn on the Somniel

“	Lucina: We faced each other as vicious enemies, but I am now your staunchest ally.	”	— Lucina on the Somniel