Traitor's Brand: Difference between revisions

[[Gunter]] tells [[Corrin]] and [[Azura]] that Fort Jinya is straight ahead, and states that the area is sure to be well defended by [[Hoshido|Hoshidan]] soldiers; Corrin states that the group should try to reach out to the Hoshidans, after which Gunter brings up that Corrin has been branded as a traitor and thus the soldiers have likely been ordered to attack him/her on sight.  [[Azura]] tells Corrin that he/she should not forget about the [[Valla|Vallite]] curse, and thus they can't tell the Hoshidans anything about what they learned in Valla; Corrin states that they have to find some way to talk to the Hoshidans, stating that nobody wants the war to continue forever and surely some of them will listen--and if he/she speaks from his/her heart, he/she is certain everyone in Hoshido will understand their plight.

Once the battle ends, [[Yukimura]] asks Corrin why he/she hasn't yet killed him and doesn't understand why, to which Corrin states that they don't need to continue senseless violence and he/she knows how to end it but he/she needs Yukimura's help; Yukimura states that helping Corrin would mean turning against Hoshido and asks how helping Corrin would help the Hoshidan cause, stating that he doesn't believe Corrin and asks how he can trust someone who has turned against everything he loves.  [[Orochi]] states that she'll only trust Corrin if he/she can revive all of the lives [[Mother|Corrin has taken]], and that maybe she'll listen if [[Mikoto]] is returned to life; [[Saizo]] states that there is no other way, and that he'll sacrifice his life to rid the land of Nohrian fiends, [[Pyrotechnics|engulfing himself in fire]] and stating he'll show Corrin what true dedication and loyalty means.  Gunter calls for the rest of the group to get back, noting that Saizo intends to sacrifice himself in attacking Corrin's group, with Corrin asking Saizo to stop; Saizo states that he believes in Hoshido and he'll stop Corrin even if it costs him his life, after which [[Kaze]] suddenly appears and tells Saizo that he's wrong as he rushes himself and [[Sakura]] onto the scene.  As Kaze and Sakura get between Saizo and Corrin, Sakura tells Saizo to not hurt Corrin, after which Corrin finally notices Kaze's and Sakura's arrival; Saizo asks Kaze and Sakura why they're interfering, stating that Corrin's group deserve their fate for turning against Hoshido, after which Kaze tells Saizo not to be so rash and states that Corrin is trustworthy--it was Corrin who helped Kaze escape when he was a [[Gift of Ganglari|prisoner in Nohr]], and Corrin did so even though they were on opposite sides at the time and without worrying about what would happen as a result of that action.  Sakura adds that Corrin is a very kind person, and notes that this battle resulted in no casualties thus far, stating that Corrin would not do that if he/she had truly betrayed Hoshido, then asks Saizo to listen to reason, after which Saizo calms down and stops emitting flames; Saizo states that he still doesn't trust Corrin, but he's willing to listen to what he/she has to say, after which Corrin states that their real enemy is not in Nohr nor hidden in Hoshido, but lies somewhere else entirely--the explosion in the capital plaza and Mikoto's death weren't set in motion by [[Garon]], but a powerful force lies somewhere else and is manipulating everyone.  Saizo, thinking Corrin's explanation is the work of an active imagination, asks Corrin to elaborate on his/her points, to which Corrin states that he/she can't say much--then states that a day will come when the skies above Hoshido and Nohr will switch colors and anyone who wants proof of Corrin telling the truth to meet him/her at the [[Bottomless Canyon]]; Saizo asks Corrin if he/she thinks of him as a fool, to which Corrin denies but states that he/she can't say more, after which Yukimura declares the exchange as a waste of time and attempts to attack Corrin himself, only for Sakura to jump into the way.  Sakura asks Corrin to take her with him/her, stating that she's [[Shrine Maiden|not very good at fighting]], but she's sure she can [[Rod|find a way to help]]; as Yukimura starts to ask Sakura a question, Sakura states that she believes Corrin is telling the truth, and she can tell by the look in his/her eyes that he/she isn't trying to trick them.  Yukimura states that he didn't expect Sakura to do what she did and states that he doesn't know what to say in the moment, and having been by her side since she was born, he can tell her mind is made up, and he won't try to stop her provided she promises to be careful, to which Sakura thanks him; Kaze then asks Saizo for his understanding and also states that he'd like to accompany Corrin on his/her mission, to which Saizo states that he can do as he wishes.  Corrin thanks Sakura and Kaze for believing in him, then calls for the group to start heading for their next destination; Corrin, Sakura, Kaze, and Gunter leave the fort.