The Final Fantasy III Script by Andrew Vestal Mines of Narshe - The Veldt Long ago, the War of the Magi reduced the world to a scorched wasteland, and magic simply ceased to exist. 1000 years have passed... Iron, gunpowder, and steam engines have been rediscovered, and high technology reigns... But there are some who would enslave the world by reviving the dread destructive force known as "magic". Can it be that those in power are on the verge of repeating a senseless and deadly mistake? LOCATION: A ledge overlooking Narshe Vicks: There's the town... Wedge: Hard to believe an Esper's been found intact there, 1000 years after the War of the Magi. Vicks: Think it's still alive? Wedge: Probably... ...judging from the urgency of our orders. Vicks: And this woman, this...sorcerer. Why's she here? I heard she fried 50 of our Magitek Armored soldiers in under 3 minutes. Wedge: Not to worry. The Slave Crown on her head robs her of all conscious thought. She'll follow orders. Vicks: We'll approach from the east. Move out! CREDITS LOCATION: Narshe Guard: Imperial Magitek Armor? Not even Narshe's safe anymore! (A battle ensues, and Vicks, Wedge, and the girl press on.) Guard: Narshe's freedom depends on us! (Another battle ensues.) Guard: We've got them trapped, now! (Despite an ambush, Vicks, Wedge, and the girl defeat the guards.) Guard: We've got to defend the mines! (These guards, too, are defeated.) LOCATION: Outside the Mines of Narshe Wedge: According to our source, the frozen Esper was found in a new mine shaft. Vicks: Maybe this one... LOCATION: Inside the Mines of Narshe; Outside a Gate Vicks: I'll handle this. Stand back! (Vicks rams the gate, shattering it to piece.) Guard: We won't hand over the Esper!! Guard: Whelk! Get them! LOCATION: Battle with the Whelk Vicks: Hold it! Think back to out briefing...... Wedge: What about it?! Vicks: Do you recall hearing about a monster that eats lightning...... Wedge: ......and stores the energy in its shell! Vicks: Right. So whatever you do, don't attack the shell! Wedge: Alright already! LOCATION: The Frozen Esper Everyone: This is the frozen Esper... (The Esper pulsates.) Wedge: Hey! What's the matter? Do you know something we don't......? (The girl moves towards the Esper.) Girl: ...... The frozen creature began emitting an eerie light...... Wedge: Where's that light coming from?! Uwaaaaaaa!!!! (Wedge vanishes.) Vicks: Hey! Wedge......where are you? W......what's happening?! (Vicks vanishes.) Girl: ...... ...... ...... (The Esper tries unsuccesfully to communicate with the girl.) LOCATION: Inside the Old Man's House Girl: Where am I...? Old Man: Whoa! And I only just removed the crown! Girl: ...head...hurts... Old Man: Easy! This is a Slave Crown. The others had complete control over you while you were wearing it. Girl: I can't remember a thing... Old Man: Don't worry. It'll all come back to you...in time, that is....... A mysterious young woman, controlled by the Empire, and born with the gift of magic...... Terra. Terra: My name... ...is...Terra... Old Man: Impressive! I've never heard of anyone recovering this fast...! LOCATION: Outside the Old Man's House (Dogs run up and bark at the door. Soldiers soon follow.) Soldier: Open up! Give us back the girl and the Empire's Magitek Armor!! LOCATION: Inside the Old Man's House Soldier (from outside): Open this door! We want that girl! She's an officer of the Empire! Terra: Empire...? Magitek Armor...? Old Man: Look, I have to get you out of here! I don't have time to explain! Old Man: Over here! Old Man: Make your way out through the mines! I'll keep these brutes occupied! LOCATION: Behind the Old Man's House (Terra leaves the Old Man's house through a rear exit. She makes her way across a bridge.) Guard: She's up there! LOCATION: Inside the Mines of Narshe (Terra travles through the caves, trying to escape. She is spotted by some guards.) Guard: Got her! (Terra is backed into a corner, seemingly unable to escape. Miraculously, a trap door opens underneath her, and she falls to saftey. In her delirium she experiences a flashback.) LOCATION: Magitek Production Facility (Flashback) Kefka: My sweet little magic user...! Uweee, he, he! With this Slave Crown I'll practically OWN you!! LOCATION: Battle with Soldiers (Flashback) (Terra is unwillingly forced into battle with some soldiers.) Kefka: Uwee, hee, hee! Good! Burn up everything! LOCATION: Vector (Flashback) Gestahl: We stand on the brink of a major breakthrough! In the days to come, we'll witness a total revival of magic! Gestahl: It is our destiny, and ours alone, to take this mystic force and claim what is rightfully ours! Gestahl: With our new-found power, nothing can stand in our way! Everyone: Hurrah!!! Long live Emperor Gestahl!!! LOCATION: Inside the Old Man's House Old Man: Took you long enough! How goes the robbing and plundering trade? Treasure hunter and trail-worn traveler, searching the world over for relics of the past... Locke. Locke: I PREFER the term treasure hunting! Old Man: Ha! Semantic nonsense! Locke: There's a HUGE difference! Locke: Anyway, where you the one who sent for me? Old Man: Yeah. There's a girl I'd like you to meet. Locke: ......!? This better not have anything to do with that Magitek- riding, imperial...witch!!! Old Man: Imperial troops are pursuing her even as we speak. This town is no match for the Empire. Our independence can only be assured if we join forces with the Returners, and underground resistance movement. That girl wasn't responsible for her actions. We must get her to understand our dilemma! Locke: Alright... I think we better help her... Old Man: Agreed. Make your way first to Figaro, and talk to the king. LOCATION: Inside the Mines of Narshe (Locke jumps down to help Terra. At the other end of the cave, guards enter.) Guard: Now we gotcha! Locke: Wonderful... There's a whole bunch of 'em... Kupo... Locke: Moogles...! Are you saying you want to help me? Moogles: Kupo!!! (Locke is aided by the Moogles Kupek, Kupop, Kumama, Kuku, Kutan, Kupan, Kushu, Kurin, Kuru, Kamog, and, of course, Mog. They win the battle with the guards.) Locke: Thanks, Moogles! We're in your debt! (Locke picks up Terra, and takes her to the secret exit.) Locke: I think this switch'll... (Locke flips the switch, opening the door. Terra awakes.) Locke: Eh? You back with us now? Terra: You...saved me? Locke: Save your thanks for the Moogles! Terra: Uhh...I can't remember anything...past or present... Locke: You have amnesia?! Terra: A man said my memory would come back... Locke: Give it time. You're safe with me! I give you my word! Terra: ??? Locke: I won't leave you until your memory returns!! By the way, this secret entrance might be useful someday. Don't forget about it! LOCATION: Narshe Citizens of Narshe: Eh?...... Who might you be? Locke: This is the pits. We'd better hightail it southward to Figaro. LOCATION: Outside Figaro Castle Guard: Wait! Hey! Oh, it's you. Proceed. LOCATION: Throne Room of Figaro Castle Man: You mean, THIS young woman...?! Terra: Who do you think you are? Man: Oh...sorry! Man: How rude of me to turn my back to a lady! The young king of Figaro Castle, ally to the Empire, and a master designer of machinery... Edgar. Edgar: I am Edgar, King of Figaro. Locke: Surprised someone like me knows a king? (Locke and Edgar confer.) Locke: Talk to you later! Edgar: So...you're an Imperial soldier! No problem. Figaro and the Empire are allies! Please, relax while you're here. It's not in my blood to harm a lady. Terra: Look, why are you helping me? Is it because of my...abilities? Edgar: I'll give you 3 reasons: First of all, your beauty has captivated me! Second, I'm dying to know if I'm your type... I guess your...abilities...would be a distant 3rd. Terra: ......? What's with you, anyway? Edgar: Guess my technique's getting a bit rusty... Terra: Hmm...I suppose a normal girl would have found him dashing. But I'm hardly...normal... LOCATION: West Wing of Figaro Castle Matron: Edgar has a twin brother. He was such a nice boy... LOCATION: Library of Figaro Castle (Flashback) Youth: Brother, What's wrong with father? What's all this talk of his successor? Edgar: Are you blind? Look how thin his face has become! Youth: ?......What is it? (Edgar gets up from his chair.) Youth: Brother! (Edgar hastily leaves the room, ignoring the youth.) Youth: Tears......?! Edgar's twin brother, who traded the throne for his own freedom... Sabin. LOCATION: West Wing of Figaro Castle Matron: Yes... His name is Sabin. Oh, he looked so like his father! When he ran away, he was a sweet little child. I wonder what he's like now? LOCATION: Hallway to the Throne Room of Figaro Castle Chancellor: The whole business of the succession was so repugnant to Sabin, the King's brother, that he fled the castle forever. The succession was settled with a coin toss... LOCATION: Throne Room of Figaro Castle Edgar: Well? How do you like my castle? Lackey: King Edgar! Someone from the Empire to see you! Edgar: Probably Kefka! LOCATION: Outside Figaro Castle Kefka: Phooey! Emperor Gestahl's stupid orders! Kefka: Edgar, you pinhead! Why do you have to live in the middle of nowhere? These recon jobs are the pits! Kefka: Ahem...there's SAND on my boots! (The soldiers are shocked and quickly polish Kefka's boots.) Soldiers: Yes, Sir! All set, Sir! (Kefka lets loose a maniacal laugh.) Kefka: Idiots! Guard: Sir Kefka!? What on earth do... Kefka: Outta my way! LOCATION: Inner Ward of Figaro Castle Edgar: I thought we were allies! What are you doing in my domain? You've been busy down south! Looking for more cities to destroy? Trooper: That's for us to know! Edgar: What brings Kefka, humble servant of Emperor Gestahl, into our lowly presence? Kefka: A girl of no importance recently escaped from us. We heard she found refuge here... Edgar: Hmm...this wouldn't have anything to do with this "witch" everyone's been whispering about, would it? Kefka: Lies! She...merely stole something of minor value. Is she here? Edgar: That's a tough one! You see, there're more girls here than grains of sand out there. I can't keep track of 'em all! Kefka: I'd hate to be you if we find out you're lying... Mwa, ha! Kefka: I truly hope nothing happens to your precious Figaro...! (Kefka leaves the castle.) Locke: I'd say that guy's missing a few buttons... Edgar: ... Where's Terra? (Terra enters.) Edgar (to Locke): Take her to her room... Edgar (to Terra): I'd love to chat with you, but the Chancellor and I must plan our strategy. Sometimes I hate being a king! If you'll excuse me. (Edgar leaves.) Locke: Follow me. (Locke leads Terra to her room in the West Wing.) LOCATION: West Wing of Figaro Castle Locke: Don't you worry 'bout a thing! I'll... Terra: You're Locke, right? Edgar told me about you. Is it true you're a thief? Locke: That's TREASURE HUNTER! Locke: On the surface, Edgar pretends to support the Empire. The truth is, he's collaborating with the Returners, an organization opposed to the Empire. I am his contact with that group... Locke: The old man you met in Narshe is one of us. Terra: Empire...but I'm a soldier of the Empire...! Locke: That's not true! They were using you! Things are different now. Terra: I don't understand... What should I do? Locke: I can't tell you what to do. You don't have to decide right now. You'll soon find your way... (Locke leaves the room. Terra hangs her head in sorrow.) Terra: But how will I know which way is right... LOCATION: East Wing of Figaro Castle Edgar: ...? What the...?! (He dashes outside, to find Figaro Castle aflame.) LOCATION: South Inner Ward of Figaro Castle Edgar: What's happening? Soldier: It's the Empire! It's Kefka! (Kefka and his two soldiers enter.) Kefka's Soldiers: Fire! Fire! Heh, heh, heh. Edgar: What are you doing? Kefka: Bring me the girl. Now! Edgar: I don't know what you're talking about! Kefka: Then... welcome to my barbecue!! Uwa ha ha ha! LOCATION: North Inner Ward of Figaro Castle Edgar (to soldier): Get ready! Soldier: Yes, Sir! (The soldier runs off.) Kefka: Changed your mind...? Edgar: I guess I have no choice... (Edgar runs to the west, whistles, then jumps on one of the three Chocobos that come.) Edgar: Or maybe I do! Kefka: Ackk! Shameful that a king should flee, leaving his people behind! How utterly delightful! Edgar (to Locke and Terra): Jump! (Locke and Terra jump onto the backs of the passing Chocobos. The three Chocobos scurry to the front of the Castle.) Edgar: OK! Dive now!!! Locke: Yahoooo! (The West Wing moves towards the castle.) Soldier: Figaro Castle submerge mode engaged! (The East Wing moves towards the castle.) Chancellor: No one can touch the people of Figaro! (The castle disappears beneath the desert sands.) LOCATION: Where Figaro Castle Was Kefka: Go!! GET THEM! (Two warriors in Magitek Armor dash to catch the fleeing trio.) LOCATION: Battle with M-TekArmors (Terra casts "Fire" on the enemies. Edgar has a fit.) Locke: Edgar, What's the matter? You look positively spooked! Edgar: Dddddddid you just see what I saw...? Locke: Yeah......this kid seems loaded for bear...... Edgar: She's amazing! That was magic! M. A. G. I. C! Locke: M M M M M MAGIC?! She used magic? Edgar Locke: Pswswswsw! pswswswsw!! Edgar: Terra......where on earth did you learn that? Terra: ......... Sorry......I...... um...... Locke: Look, I didn't mean to make such a big deal of this...... Edgar: Me either......it's just that I've never actually SEEN magic before! Where did you...? Terra: ...... Locke: Edgar, Terra can use magic, and we can't. That's the only difference between us. The fact is......we could use her help! Terra: Thank you, Locke! Terra: Thank you, Edgar! (Terra winks. Edgar and Locke both swoon.) Terra: Stop swooning! (Edgar, Locke, and Terra win the battle.) LOCATION: Where Figaro Castle Was Edgar: Bravo, Figaro! Kefka: Son of a submariner! They'll pay for this... LOCATION: Figaro Desert (All three ride on Chocobos.) Locke: This is great! Terra: Was that a bad person? I... I'm scared... Edgar: Terra, there's someone I'd like you to meet...! Locke: We're members of the Returners. Edgar: Our mentor, Banon, would certainly like to meet you. "Magic" is going to be the key to winning this war. Terra: "Magic"... Edgar: Terra has magical powers. That Esper seemed to...react to her. Can there be some connection? Terra: I haven't the foggiest! It just seems natural to me that I have the use of this power... Edgar: But no HUMAN is born with the powers you seem to have, and... (Terra falls behind and stops. Edgar and Locke go back to her.) Edgar: I apologize. Terra: What should I do...? Edgar: I'm sure the Empire is going to come after you... If they get their hands on you again, the world's finished... Terra, you want to understand your own powers, right? (Edgar goes around front to face Terra.) Edgar: Then I think we need to consult with Banon. Terra: ...... Locke: Please... Edgar: OK! To the south there's a cave that leads to South Figaro. LOCATION: Outside Cave of Figaro Soldier: King Edgar! Where are you headed? Edgar: Through the cave, and eeastward to South Figaro. Edgar: Return to the castle, and tell the others we're safe. Soldier: Yes, Sir! Take care! LOCATION: Cafe in South Figaro Man: ... Locke: At the very least you could give me a response... Edgar: Stand back! He seems vaguely familiar... Wait a minute...! He owes allegiance to no one, and will do anything for money. He comes and goes like the wind... Shadow. Edgar: That's Shadow...! He'd slit his mama's throat for a nickel! Locke: Better steer clear of him, I guess. Shadow: Leave us. The dog eats strangers... LOCATION: Sabin's Cabin Edgar: Hm... What's that smell...? Edgar: Flowers... his favorite... Edgar: These dishes! They were his favorite! Edgar: And this... His favorite tea... Edgar: Sabin...he was...here?! Edgar: What the... Edgar: You know this guy? Man: Of course. He left a couple of days ago after he heard Master Duncan was slain. He headed into the mountains. I heard Duncan's son, Vargas, is missing as well. I have a bad feeling about this... LOCATION: Summit of Mt. Koltz Vargas: Sabin sent you, right? Locke: Who're YOU? Edgar: Sabin? Is he here? Locke: You were shadowing is earlier, right? Vargas: Brilliant! Vargas: And how unlucky it is that you have run into me...! LOCATION: Battle with Vargas Vargas: Come on. What's the matter? Vargas: Enough!! Off with ya now! Give it up, Vargas! Vargas: Is that you, Sabin?! Sabin: Vargas, why'd you do it? How could you do your own father in like that?! Vargas: Fool! He made the mistake of choosing you as his successor! He snubbed me, his only son! Sabin: No! You were the one he chose! Vargas: You're a liar! Sabin: Our Master wanted you to be his succesor, not me. He appreciated your fine spirit...... Vargas: Enough of your lies! Now, have a taste of my superior technique! Vargas: Mortal Attack! Blizzard Fist! (All but Sabin are blown away.) Vargas: Ah, Sabin! The master taught you well! Sabin: I guess there's no avoiding this! Vargas: Fate made us train together, and fate will send you to your doom! Vargas: Come on, Sabin! There's no going back! (Sabin executes a blitz attack.) Vargas: W......what the......?! He...... already taught you that?! Sabin: If only you hadn't been in such a rush for power...... LOCATION: Summit of Mt. Koltz Edgar: Sabin!!! Sabin: Big brother? Locke: The brothers are reunited! Terra: Younger... "brother"? At first glance I thought he was some bodybuilder who had strayed from his gym... Sabin: Bodybuilder?! (Sabin chuckles.) Sabin: I'll...take that as a compliment... Sabin: Anyway, brother, what are you doing here? Edgar: We're on the way to the Sabil mountains. Sabin: To the Returner hideout, no doubt? Sabin: I've been watching from afar, hoping that the world might regain some sanity... At this rate, Figaro will be reduced to a puppet state. Edgar: Our time to strike back has arrived. The Empire's going to pay for what it has done... Sabin: Think a "bear" like me could help you in your fight? Edgar: You'd...join us? Sabin...!! Sabin: I think Duncan would rest easier if he knew his disciple played a part in bringing peace to the world. Locke: Let's get going! LOCATION: Returner's Hideout Guard: King Edgar! This way, please! Edgar: Banon! We brought the girl with us. Banon: Is she the girl who can talk to Espers...?! Terra: Espers...? Edgar: Seemed the Empire had complete control over her. Banon: Carrier pigeons brought word that she wiped out 50 of the Empire's best soldiers in a few minutes. Terra: That's a lie!!! Locke: Terra! Edgar: Banon! She doesn't remember ANYTHING! Banon: Stay where you are! Banon: Perhaps you've heard this story? Once, when people were pure and innocent, there was a box they were told never to open. But one man went and opened it anyway. He unleashed all the evils of the world: envy... greed... pride... violence... control... All that was left in the box was asingle ray of light: Hope. Terra: ...... Banon: We now confront those evils... And you are that last ray of light, our only hope... Edgar: Banon! Banon: I'm so tired... Let me rest a while. LOCATION: Returner's Hideout Locke: Someone important to me was jailed by the Empire. I've hated the Empire ever since... I joined the Returners when I realized the Empire was rotten to the core. I wanted to make a difference. Terra: But...I have no significant "other" in my life... Locke: That's not entirely true. Besides, I'm sure there are people who feel YOU'RE important to them! They are counting on you... Sabin: The only thing I can add is that you can trust my brother implicitly. He's always been fair with me. You can trust him, Terra... But don't you DARE tell him I said that! Edgar: It's gonna be tough to talk you into helping us... If we push you too hard, we're no different than the Empire... So we want you to make up your own mind. LOCATION: Outside the Returner's Hideout Banon: Have you made a decision? Will you become our last ray of hope? Terra: Yes... Banon: You will? Really!! Terra: But... I;m scared... Banon: If everyone works together we'll be successful. Never give up hope! Banon: I have a plan! Please get everyone together! LOCATION: Returner's Hideout (Everyone is gathered around a meeting table.) Banon: Right... Banon: We all know that the Empire is using Magitek power in battle. The point is, how has the Emperor created it? Edgar: I had Locke look into the rumor that the Empire is forcing the world's finest scholars to study Espers. Locke: All the trouble in Narshe is over an Esper, too... Terra: You mean there's some connection between Espers and Magitek? Banon: I can only recall one thing linking Espers with Magitek power... Edgar: You don't mean... Banon: Indeed! The ancient War of the Magi... Everyone: No! It can't be! Locke: My Grandma used to tell me stories about magical machines... Could they have been true? Edgar: Could that ancient tragedy be playing out once again... Banon: It's just speculation... But historical studies have provided a number of conflicting and frightening theories... According to one theory, humans and machines were imbued with powers drained from Espers... Terra: That could explain Magitek power... Edgar: We can only fight Magitek enemies with Magitek weapons... Banon: It's risky, but if we have Terra...speak with that Esper, it might just wake up... Edgar: I wonder if that's wise...? Banon: Who can say? Regardless, we need Terra's help. Locke: Terra... Terra: I'll do it! Sabin: What nonsense! You sound as if you're enjoying this! Banon: What? What's that noise? Guard: Emergency! Sir Banon... (The guard falls down, mortally wounded.) Guard: S...South Figaro... Banon: What's going on? What happened? Guard: E...Empire...took Figaro... Coming...this way...unnnh... Banon: They found us... We haven't a moment to lose! Edgar: Locke! Locke: I know... "Someone" has to sneak into South Figaro and slow the Empire down, right? Edgar: This's right up your alley! Good luck! Locke: Terra... Please wait for me... And...please......don't let a lecherous young king, who shall remain nameless, near you! Edgar: Locke!!! (Edgar gets in a huff.) Sabin: Big brother... Aren't you EVER going to grow up? Banon: What are we going to do? Edgar: We'll escape down the Lete River, and make our way to Narshe. I want to see that Esper for myself... Banon: Right. There's a raft by the back entrance. It's a gamble, but we're out of options... Edgar (to Terra): You're in danger here. Come with us to Narshe. You'll probably even gain some understanding of your own abilities... Banon: We've no time to dilly-dally. Let's make for Narshe! LOCATION: Outside the Returner's Hideout (Lete River Exit) Edgar: Here we go! This raft'll take us to Narshe! LOCATION: Lete River (Ultros jumps down to attack.) Everyone: What? WHAT IS IT? LOCATION: Battle with Ultros Ultros: Uwee hee hee... Game over! Don't tease the octopus, kids! (Terra casts fire.) Ultros: Yaaooouch! Seafood soup! (Sabin executes a Blitz attack.) Ultros: Muscle-heads? Hate 'em! (Edgar uses a Tool.) Ultros: Delicious morsel! Let me get my bib...! Ultros: Y...you frighten me! Ultros: Th...that's all, friends! (Ultros ducks under the water.) Sabin: I guess we thrashed it. Edgar: Don't bet on it...... It's probably just hiding from us...... Terra: Ewww!! Something's stuck to my leg! Edgar: Terra! Over here! Banon: It's all right now. Sabin: Watch out! I'm going to hit it with a Blitz! Edgar: No! Sabin!! Sabin: Don't distract me, brother!! (Sabin falls off the raft.) Edgar: He's always been a tad zealous...... Terra: Sabin......!!! Banon: Don't worry about him! Edgar: Are you sure he's okay, Banon? Banon: You should know better than any of us! Any moment he'll flop right onto the raft! (Sabin shoots out of the water.) Sabin: What the...? Banon: ...... ...... Edgar: Seems a little too perky...... Ha...! Terra: Sabin!!!!! Edgar: Sabin!!!! Take care of yourself! LOCATION: Lete River Edgar: Sabin!!! (Edgar, Terra, and Banon travel down the left fork, while Sabin, who is unconscious, takes the right.) LOCATION: Choose a Scenario...Kupo! Edgar and Terra race toward Narshe while protecting Banon... ...but what about Sabin, who was swallowed by the raging waters...? And how is Locke faring, after having penetrated the Empire's defenses in South Figaro... Is all going according to plan...? Choose a scenario...kupo! Locke has worked hard to stymie the efforts of the Imperial troops. But now he desperately needs to escape... LOCATION: South Figaro Locke: Nuts! Gotta get to Narshe on the fly... LOCATION: Item Shop in South Figaro Merchant: You're that thief, Locke, aren't you? Locke: Hey! Call me a treasure hunter, or I'll rip your lungs out! LOCATION: Battle with Merchant Stole Plumed Hat x 1 Stole his clothing, too!! Locke: Here we go! (Locke puts on the Merchant's clothing.) Locke: These are a little tight, but the price was right. Merchant: Wh..whew!! (The Merchant escapes.) LOCATION: Item Shop in South Figaro Merchant: Sorry! LOCATION: Walkway in South Figaro Officer: Scram, you blockhead. LOCATION: Battle with Officer Stole Tonic x 1 Stole his clothing, too! Locke: Here we go! (Locke puts on the Officer's clothing.) Locke: These are a little too big, but they'll do. Officer: Wh..whew!! (The officer escapes.) LOCATION: South Figaro Soldier: Time's up? Good! I'll take a break! (The soldier leaves his post.) LOCATION: Cafe in South Figaro (Downstairs) Merchant: Hey, you! Come to steal my cider? You thief! (Locke takes the Merchant's clothes, and his cider as well.) LOCATION: Old Man's House Old Man: Ah! Cider! Glug, glug, ... Huh? Secret passage? Well, there is one that leads to the rich man's house. Go downstairs and give my grandson the password. It's...uh, umm... I forget! LOCATION: Old Man's House (Downstairs) Locke: The password is "Courage". Kid: Secret entrance. (The child opens a secret door.) Kid: Good luck! LOCATION: Rich Man's House Rich Man: Oh, what have I done?! I betrayed the town, and I didn't even need the money! LOCATION: Outside the Jail Cell (Locke looks through a closed door, and is surprised.) Locke: I've seen her before... Of course! She's one of the Empire's generals! LOCATION: Jail Cell (A guard repeatedly slaps the general.) Guard: This is what happens to traitors! Product of genetic engineering, battle-hardened Magitek Knight, with a spirit as pure as snow... Celes. Guard: So, the mighty Celes has fallen! Celes: How can you serve those cowards... Guard: Hold your tongue! Celes: Isn't it true Kefka's going to poison the people of Doma, to the east? Guard: Shuddap! (The guard slaps Celes until she loses consciousness.) Guard (to Celes): I'd hate to be in your shoes tomorrow! Guard (to another Guard): Keep a close eye on her! Guard: Yes, Sir! I can go for days without sleep! LOCATION: Outside the Jail Cell (The first guard leaves, and fails to notice Locke, who is hiding on the rafters. When the guard is out of sight, Locke jumps down and enters the jail cell.) LOCATION: Jail Cell Guard: Zzz...Zzz... (Locke removes Celes' chains.) Celes: And you are... Locke: I'm with the Returners. Name's Locke. Celes: Returners!!! I used to be General Celes... Now I'm just a common traitor... Locke: Let's go! Celes: !? You'd take me along? (Celes shakes her head.) Celes: Thanks, but no thanks. I can barely walk... Celes: I'm grateful, but... Even if you got me out, you'd never be able to protect me. No, I think I'm better off here. Locke: I'll protect you! Locke: Trust me! You'll be fine! Locke: Let's go! Celes: Wait. Celes: This soldier has something important on him... (Locke steals the clock key from the soldier's pocket. The soldier wakes up and jumps on Locke.) Soldier: ...'n some bread, too... Mumble Mumble... (He falls back asleep.) LOCATION: Clock Room (Locke finds the old clock that isn't ticking, and winds it. A secret passage appears in another part of the room.) LOCATION: Secret Passageway Celes: Why are you helping me? Locke: You remind me of someone... Locke: But what's it matter, anyway? I just want to, okay?! LOCATION: Cave of Figaro Exit Locke: What IS that noise? Locke: Huh? Celes: Something's coming outta the wall!! LOCATION: Battle with TunnelArmr Celes: TunnelArmr!! I'll draw its magic attack. It won't hurt us. Locke: Come again?! Celes: I can simply absorb the attack with my Runic Blade. Locke: Are you sure you'll be okay?! Celes: Just you watch!! LOCATION: Cave of Figaro Exit Locke: Whew!!! Looks like we're in the clear! LOCATION: Choose a Scenario...Kupo! Choose a scenario...kupo! Fleeing the Empire's troops, Banon, Edgar and Terra ride the rapids toward Narshe. But the going won't be easy... LOCATION: Lete River (Banon, Edgar, and Terra ride the Lete River until they reach the end. They exit the raft and proceed to Narshe.) LOCATION: Narshe Guard: Hey, lady...didn't you just bust in here wearing Magitek armor? Banon: Wait a sec! Guard: Get out of here! If you don't... (The guard strikes Banon down.) Edgar: Hold on. I'm King Edgar of Figaro... Guard: Liar!!! (The guard strikes Edgar down.) Banon: Aye yai yai... Edgar: That kind of attitude is deadly! He won't even listen! Terra: It's all my fault... LOCATION: Secret Entrance to the Caves of Narshe Terra: When Locke first helped me, he fiddled with something right around here. Edgar: Knowing him there's probably some secret switch in this rock wall... (Edgar fumbles until he finds the switch and the door opens.) LOCATION: Security Check Point (A light follows a convoluted path along the floor.) Edgar: Goodness... Terra: What's that...? Edgar: I think this's a security check point. If we follow the light exactly, we'll probably be okay. If we make a mistake, the light'll surround us. To proceed safely we must "tag" the glimmering light. LOCATION: Arvis's House Arvis: Banon! King Edgar! ...and Terra!!! Banon: Arvis! What's happening here in Narshe? Arvis: The town's neutral. I've tried to get people to side with the Returners, but... Anyway, why on earth have you come here? Edgar: First, how are your people doing? Arvis: They all went...slightly beserk when the Esper was discovered. Banon: We believe this young woman is out only hope of reaching out to that Esper. Arvis: My people are dying to know what the Esper looks like. Maybe Terra can help restore some order to our town...? Edgar: That Esper is either going to save us...or dig us an early grave... LOCATION: Choose a Scenario...Kupo! Choose a scenario...kupo! What dire fate has befallen Sabin, who fell from the raft after the fight with Ultros?... LOCATION: Outside the Aged Man's House Sabin: You...on a journey? I got separated from my friends. Say, can you tell me how to get to Narshe? Shadow: Imperial soldiers have built a base somewhere beyond the forest. Sabin: ...Already!? Shadow: They seem to have their sights set on Doma Castle. Sabin: So Doma's next, huh? I have to reach Narshe immediately! Shadow: Your only hope is through Doma. I'll show you the way. Just know that I may take off at any time, if I feel like it. Shadow: The Reaper is always just a step behind me... LOCATION: Aged Man's House Aged Man: Hey!!? You the clock maker? I been waiting for ages! Sabin: Uh, no. I'm not the clock maker. Aged Man: There it is, on the wall. Ain't been ticking for 1, 5, shucks, maybe even 10 years! Aged Man: Got it! Lawnmower repairman, eh? Couldn't provide worse service! Grass's 25 feet high out back! Aged Man: No more lip, repairman! Fix that stove, on the double!!! Aged Man: Goodness! Then you must be... You're here to fix my bed! It's squeaking like all git-out! (Sabin touches the stove, which flares up.) Sabin: Yaaaouch!!!! Phew! No child could be this mischievious! Aged Man: Child...? Ain't no child 'round here! Bolderdash! I'm ready for you to leave! Go on, git! I'm tossing ya out onta the Veldt! Sabin: ??? I'd rather take a stick in the eye than deal with that guy again... LOCATION: Imperial Camp Sabin: This's an Imperial base. Too many soldiers... Soldier A: Hey, have you heard? Soldier B: Oh, you mean... Soldier A: Shhh! Quiet down. If Kefka catches us, we're toast. Soldier A: If he drives General Leo out of our battalion, he'll probably become the next general! Soldier B: Don't make me laugh! If someone like him becomes a general, I'll go home! Soldier A: Shhhhh! What if he hears you? You'll be jailed! Soldier B: Alright, alright! (Kefka exits his tent.) Soldier B: Uh oh... Here he comes... Back to the waiting zone! Kefka: Hey, you! You keeping a sharp lookout? Soldier A: Yes, Sir. You're Kefka, correct? How are you, Sir? Kefka: Please! Save your petty small talk! Just do your job! (Kefka leaves.) Soldier B: Phew...! Someone's gotta put that guy away! Soldier B: I'd like to tell him to his face he's no General Leo! Soldier A: Shhhh! Do I always have to tell you to keep it down?! You're hopeless...! Soldier A: I hate that weirdo, Kefka. I don't even think he's human, not like General Leo... Soldier B: Agreed. (The commander runs up to the two soldiers.) Commander: You two! We're about to storm Doma Castle... You will join the assult team! (The two soldiers leave to join their battalion.) LOCATION: Outside Doma Castle Commander: Attack! LOCATION: Inside Doma Castle Doma Sentry: It's hopeless. We can't keep them out. Doma Sentry: So, it's finally happening... Man: A moment, Sir! Man: Allow me the honor! Faithful retainer to his family's liege, with the courage and strength of a hundred men... Cyan. Cyan: If we can fell their commander, they'll surely give up. Cyan: Let's give it a try. LOCATION: Outside Doma Castle Doma Sentry: Sir Cyan! Let their commander have it! Cyan: I am Cyan, retainer to the King of Doma. I am your worst nightmare... (Cyan fights and defeats the commander.) Trooper: The general's been defeated! Run!!! Cyan: Walled up in there, we can wait out our enemy! LOCATION: Imperial Camp Soldier: General Leo. The citizens of Doma seem to be playing a waiting game... Leo: So, that's their strategy. Soldier: General. We're ready to take the castle. Just give the order... Leo: Patience! If we attack now, we'll have to sacrifice too many lives. Soldier: But, General! I'm ready to lay my life down at any time for the Empire! Leo: You're from Maranda, right? Soldier: Y...yes Sir. Why? Leo: And your family lives there? Fall in battle, and I'll have to deliver the bad news... What shall I say to them? You have a life to go back to someday. Don't throw it all away for nothing. Emperor Gestahl wouldn't want that. Soldier: Yes, Sir! (The first soldier leaves. A second runs up to Leo.) Soldier: General Leo! Soldier: A carrier pigeon from Emperor Gestahl. (Leo reads the letter.) Leo: What...? Leo: The Emperor summons me. I must return immediately. Soldier: I understand, Sir. Leo: Right. I'll leave Doma in your hands. Soldier: Yes, Sir. Leo: Okay... Just don't jump the gun. Please... Soldier: Sir! Leave it to us, Sir! Leo: Right. Sabin: So that's General Leo... He could be my friend, if he weren't my enemy... (Sabin tries to leave his hiding spot, but quickly hides again after spotting Kefka.) Kefka: Now that Leo's gone, I'll turn this water into a flowing river of poison! (Leo exits his tent and goes to Kefka.) Leo: The Emperor has ordered me to return home. I don't want any trouble here! Kefka: You loser! I'll take care of this situation in no time! Leo: Don't be pompous! And DON'T forget that they are PEOPLE, just like you and me. Kefka: We need not spare those lands that gave rise to the Returners! (Leo leaves.) Kefka: You just go and be a good little boy...! (A soldier enters.) Kefka: Is the poison ready? Soldier: But, General Leo said... Kefka: He's no longer here! I'm in charge now. Pour it! Soldier: Some of our people are prisoners inside the castle! If we poison the river... Kefka: Do it! Take 'em all out! Sabin: That's inhuman! Kefka: Unh? Silence! You're history, bub... LOCATION: Battle with Kefka (Kefka is minorly wounded.) Kefka: Yeouch!! Sabin: Kefka! Wait!!! (Kefka laughs.) Kefka: "Wait," he says...... Do I look like a waiter? (Kefka runs off.) LOCATION: Imperial Camp Sabin: Wait!!! Sabin: Wait!!! Kefka: Ha, ha, ha! ...What a toad! (Another battle with Kefka occurs, with the same results.) Kefka: Huh!? How long do you expect me to put up with you? Next time, you're a goner. Kefka: Oh, gripe! Hey! If you know what's good for you... (Sabin and Shadow are caught in a battle with four soldiers.) LOCATION: Bank of Doma River Kefka: Hee, hee! Nothing can beat the music of hundreds of voices screaming in unison! Uwa, ha, ha! (He pours the poison into the river.) LOCATION: Lookout of Doma Castle Doma Sentry: Sir Cyan! The Empire's base is bustling with activity! Something must be up! Cyan: Huh? The water looks odd... (Sentries start to collapse, dead from the poison.) Doma Sentry: Sir Cyan! Cyan: This is... POISON! Doma Sentry: What lowdown, contemptible...! (Cyan is shocked by what he suddenly remembers.) Cyan: Guard our liege! LOCATION: Main Hallway of Doma Castle Doma Sentry: To the King, on the double!! Cyan: Right! The King's room is near! LOCATION: Throne Room of Doma Castle (Cyan enters, and finds the King already swooned.) Cyan: Your Highness! Fear not! King Doma: Who's there? Cyan: Cyan, Excellency. King Doma: Indeed! My sight is going fast... Can't see a thing... Cyan: Excellency! Hang on! King Doma: Cyan... You have defended the realm since my father's days...hack, cough... Thank you... It's over... Our kingdom is through. Cyan: Not yet, Highness! King Doma: I fear for your family. uhh...chest is on f...fire... Cyan: Save your strength! Don't talk! King Doma: Go...run to your family...hack... gasp... ...... Cyan: Highness!! (The King dies.) (The sentry enters.) Doma Sentry: Sir Cyan! Cyan: There have to be some survivors in the castle! Doma Sentry: Let's split up... LOCATION: Cyan's Room Cyan: Elayne! Elayne! Wake up! Cyan: This... This...can't be happening! Cyan: ! Owain... NOT YOU TOO! Son...you can't BOTH leave me! Cyan: D... Dear me... Cyan: I...impossible! Idiotic!!! We can't forgive this! The Empire must pay! LOCATION: Imperial Camp Warrior: I am Cyan, retainer to King Doma! Soldier: The enemy! Get ready, everyone! Sabin: ! (Sabin runs up to help, but is thrown out of the way.) Cyan: Eeooa! Be you friend or enemy?! Sabin: Ouuuch! ...didn't MEAN to step in there... Sabin: May I give you a hand?! Cyan: Thank you... whomever you are. (They win the battle with the soldiers.) Cyan: Ohhhh!! This is too much... Sabin: Let me have at it! Cyan: What a mess!! Be careful, Sir!! (They win the battle with the soldiers.) Sabin: Look...we're gonna have to do this together! Cyan: The thought had occured to me as well! (They win this battle with the soldiers.) Cyan: Thank you, kind sir! Sabin: Allow me to thank you! I am Sabin, from Figaro. Now, let's scram! Cyan: But what of my home, my family...my friends? Sabin: Look... If we stick around any longer we'll have a regiment of troops down our throats. Soldier: Got 'em! Over here! Sabin: Hoo, boy... Sabin: I have a great idea... Come over here. (Sabin runs over to the MagiTek armors.) Cyan: Sir Sabin! What on earth are these? Sabin: I'll explain later! Relax. Just climb in! Cyan: Sir Sabin! How might these abominations be manipulated? Sabin: I'm getting sick of this! Thou art such a pain in the...! Confound it all! I'm starting to talk like you! Sabin: Now listen! Just use those levers located by your hands. Cyan: Sir Sabin! It is I who is in your debt! Sabin: Forget it. Now, come on! Soldier: Hey! What are you doing? (Cyan's mech goes out of control, bowling over the soldier.) Cyan: Aaaaahh! We can't stop now! Sabin: Then let's just bust through! Soldier: End of the line! (A battle ensues; Cyan, Sabin, and Shadow win.) Soldier: There's nowhere to run! (A battle ensues; Cyan, Sabin, and Shadow win.) Soldier: Who said anything about running?! (A battle ensues; Cyan, Sabin, and Shadow win.) (Sabin jumps out of the MagiTek armor.) Sabin: Can't believe we've made it this far... Say, how do we get to Narshe from here? Cyan: Narshe, eh? Only one route, through the forest to the south. Sabin: All right! It's decided. Let's get going! (Cyan and Shadow jump out of their armor. The three leave the Imperial Camp.) LOCATION: Phantom Train Depot Cyan: A train's there!? But I thought Doma's railway had been destroyed...? Sabin: May be survivors inside. Let's take a look. Sabin: Hey! We can get in right here! Cyan: Sir Sabin! Sabin: We can't just wander around out here! We have to go on board! Cyan: Sir Sabin! Sabin: Don't worry! Cyan: Sir Sabin! LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train Sabin: What on earth...? Cyan: Let me off! This train's haunted! (The whistle blows, and the train begins to move.) Sabin: I...it's moving! Cyan: If we don't get off now... (Sabin rushes towards the door.) Sabin: Won't open! Cyan: We're too late. Sabin: What's with this train? Cyan: This is the Phantom Train... It carries the departed to...the other side. Sabin: Wait a sec... I don't want to go THERE! Cyan: We all have to go sometime... Sabin: I have things to do HERE. We have to stop this thing. Let's make for the engine. LOCATION: Caboose of the Phantom Train Impresario: I manage this train! What business have you here? Sabin: Tell us about the train. Impresario: This train ferries the dear departed to the "other side." There they can take their eternal rest. Sabin: How do we stop it? Impresario: Want to stop the train Just use the controls in the engineers compartment! Cyan: Be these time schedules? Sabin: Hmmm... They're all blank! Impressario: The Phantom Train guides "the departed ones" to the spirit world. They have no need of schedules! (Sabin approaches a switch.) Sabin: What's this? Let me just give it a... Cyan: Sir Sabin! Maybe we shouldn't fumble with that! (Sabin laughs and flips the switch.) Sabin: Gave it my best shot. Cyan: How can you...!? Cyan: How could you... Sabin: Cyan... You're not scared, are you!? Cyan: How dare you?! Just because I respect other beings' property doesn't mean I'm not mechanically minded! Sabin: Cyan... You're a total klutz when it comes to machines. Cyan: SILENCE...! H...how could you tell? LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train Ghost: N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! Ha, ha ha... What ever did you think you were doing? N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! LOCATION: Car of the Phantom Train Sabin: Huh!? Ghost: N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! Sabin: Who's there!? It came from this direction. Ghosts: N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! Sabin: Whoa! They're coming...! Ghosts: N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! Sabin: This way too! Ghosts: You can't escape... Nowhere to run... Nowhere to hide... (The party rushes to the roof of the car.) Ghosts: You can't escape... Nowhere to run... Nowhere to hide... Cyan: Bloody persistent...! Cyan: I believe we're stuck! Sabin: I know! Cyan: You have an idea? Sabin: Okay... the time has come to see if all my training has paid off. Come, Cyan! Sabin: Yahoooo!! (Sabin takes a running leap onto the roof of next car. He repeats, but slips and falls to the floor of the car.) Ghosts: N.o...e.s.c.a.p.e...! Sabin: Hey... Uh oh! Cyan: Bloody persistent...! Sabin: We have to detach the rear train cars! LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train (Sabin flips a switch.) LOCATION: Car of the Phantom Train (The rear cars fall away from the rest.) Sabin: Can't follow us now. LOCATION: Dining Car of the Phantom Train Sabin: Food! Food! Bring me everything ya got! Cyan: A..are you going to be okay if you eat THIS? Sabin: Worried? Can't wage war on an empty stomach! Cyan: Hummm... Sir! I won't hear any more of this kind of talk! Sabin: Gobble... snarf... snap... Sabin: Well! I've stuffed down all I can... Let's go! LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train Voice: Stop where you are! Man: I am Ziegfried, the world's greatest swordsman! That treasure chest is mine. If I were you, Ox, I'd grab grandpa, here, and run! Sabin: You look more like a manicurist. Now SCRAM!!! Ziegfried: Aha! The ox bellows! Allow me to introduce my blade! LOCATION: Battle with Siegfried Siegfried: Go! Guys!! Ha, ha, ha! Give up? (Siegfried promptly distributes ten hits before the party has time to react.) Siegfried: Ha, ha, ha! Give up? (Siegfried is defeated in one hit.) LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train Everyone: What a bag of wind... Sigfried: Impossible! I...I'm the greatest... But I'll still laugh last! (He grabs the treasure from the treasure chest.) Sigfried: Uwa, ha, ha! This treasure is mine! Ta ta, cretins! LOCATION: Engineer's Room Sabin: This is the engineer's room. Gotta stop this thing...! Sabin: Something's written here! Everyone: What? What? Sabin: To stop the train, shut the first and third pressure valves, and operate the switch outside, near the smoke stack. LOCATION: Engine of the Phantom Train Sabin: Press this switch and the train'll stop. Phantom Train: So! You've been slowing my progress! (The party is caught on the tracks, in a frantic race away from the Phantom Train. They defeat it.) Phantom Train: I will let you go... ...but first there is something I must do... LOCATION: Inside the Phantom Train Cyan: Gulp...where are we? LOCATION: Phantom Train Depot Sabin: Hoo, boy! Finally got off... Sabin: We shouldn't be here. Let's go NOW! (Cyan sees the souls of the newly departed boarding the train.) Cyan: No!!! Elayne! Owain!! Sabin: Cyan! Is that your wife and child? Cyan: Departing?! Cyan: Please, wait! Elayne! Owain... Elayne: My love... You made me so happy. Don't forget me... Owain: Dad! I'll make sure Mom's alright! LOCATION: Barren Falls Sabin: This must be Barren Falls. Cyan: To the south is the Veldt. Dangerous creatures there. Sabin: And the Empire's right on our tails. Cyan: If we can slip through the Veldt, we can reach the town of Mobliz, to the east... Shadow: I have served my purpose... Sabin: Shadow! Sabin: Thanks for your help! Let's join ranks again some time! Jump? (Why not?) (You crazy?) (Sabin and Cyan plunge into the waterfall.) LOCATION: Bottom of Barren Falls (Sabin and Cyan float to the shore. A wild boy appears, and is shocked to find the two men.) Draped in monster hides, eyes shining with intelligence. A youth surviving against all odds... Gau. Sabin: And you are? (Gau runs off, scared and frightened.) LOCATION: The Veldt Gau: Uwaoo~!! Ooh...I'm hungry! (Sabin and Cyan attack.) Gau: Uwaou!! Waooo......ooo! You......strangers...! Go away! You scare animals! LOCATION: Mobliz Girl: You stop by the house up in the far north? The guy there's a tad psycho. Threw his own kid out, thinking it was a monster! Girl: Duane and Katrin are both 16 and in love! LOCATION: Injured Lad's House Injured Lad: I'm from Maranda. The Empire invaded, and made me join their army. I fled when we were making for Doma. They caught me...and did this... Now I can't even move. I'll never see Lola again... On the desk is a letter. Will you please read it? Lola (in letter): I can't get used to Imperial troopers walking the streets of Maranda, but otherwise things are okay. Flowers are blooming in the garden, telling me spring is here. How are you doing? I'm so worried. I wish I could fly to your side! Rest, and know that I think about you constantly. Come back to me. Lola Injured Lad: I'd like to write her back, but I can't even pick up a pen. (Cyan sends Lola a letter. Another letter arrives.) Injured Lad: Another letter has arrived. Could you read it? Lola (in letter): I can't find your favorite record... I thought I'd play it and you'd be with me, but... Injured Lad: I'd give Lola everything... If only I could move... (Cyan sends Lola the record. Another letter arrives.) Injured Lad: Another letter has arrived. Could you read it? Lola (in letter): Mother's taken ill. We can't afford medicine. If only we had some Tonic... (Cyan s