FINAL FANTASY XII
Game Script
Asch The Hated
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Table of Contents
01: Rules of Script Usage
02: Theme Song Lyrics
03: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
04: Character’s Accent Info
05: Game Script
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01: Rules of Script Usage
You will not use this script for publishing purposes, as it is illegal.
If you see something that needs correction, e-mail me at
patientascher@hotmail.com. Please only e-mail me for corrections.
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02: Theme Song Lyrics
“Kiss Be Good-Bye” (featured in FINAL FANTASY XII)
Composer & Producer: NOBUO UEMATSU
Vocals/Piano/Lyrics: ANGELA AKI
Arrangement: KENICHIRO FUKUI
You say my love is all you need, to see you through
But I know these words are not quite true
Here is the path you're looking for, an open door
Leading to worlds you long to explore
Go, if you must move on alone
I'm gonna make it on my own
Kiss me good-bye, love's memory
Follow your heart and find your destiny
Don't shed a tear, for love's mortality
For you put the dream in my reality
As times goes by I know you'll see this of me
I loved enough to let you go free
Go, I will give you wings to fly
Cast all your fears into the sky
Kiss me goodbye, love's mystery
All of my life I'll hold you close to me
Don't shed a tear for love's mortality
For you put the dream in my reality
Kiss me goodbye, love's memory
You put the dream in my reality
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03: English Voice Actor’s Recognition
US RECORDING
STUDIOPOLIS
Recording Engineers: ERIC LEWIS
ERNIE SHEESLEY
KIRK ROGERS
Assistant Recording Engineer: JOE MOELLER
Technical Supervisor: DENNY DENSMORE
Dialogue Editor: TERRY REIFF
ADR Editors: ERIC LEWIS
ERNIE SHEESLEY
Recording Studio: STUDIOPOLIS
Studio Manager: LAURA LOPEZ
Dialogue Editorial: STUDIOPOLIS
Producer: ALEXANDER O. SMITH
Line Producer: MICHAEL HACK
Voice Director/Casting Director: JACK FLETCHER
CAST (finalized according to the staff credits)
Vaan: BOBBY EDNER
Penelo: CAT TABER
Balthier: GIDEON EMERY
Fran: NICOLE FANTL
Ashelia B’nargin Dalmasca (Ashe): KARI WAHLGREN
Basch Fon Rosenberg: KEITH FERGUSON
Vayne Carudas Solidor: ELIJAH ALEXANDER
Larsa Ferrinas Solidor: JOHNNY McKEOWN
Judge Magister Gabranth: MICHAEL RODGERS
Cidolfus Demen Bunansa (Cid): JOHN LEE
Al-Cid Margrace: DAVID RASNER
Reddas: PHIL LaMARR
Marquis Halim Ondore IV: TOM KANE
Vossler York Azelas: NOLAN NORTH
Rasler Heios Nabradia: ANDREW PHILPOT
Reks: YURI LOWENTHAL
Emperor Gramis Gana Solidor: ROGER L. JACKSON
Judge Magister Ghis: MARK WING-DAVEY
Judge Magister Bergan: GARY MARTIN
Judge Magister Drace: JULIA FLETCHER
Judge Magister Zargabaath: SIMON TEMPLEMAN
Jote: MICHELLE ARTHUR
Mjrn: APRIL STEWART
SUPPORTING CAST
King Raminas B’nargin Dalmasca: NICK JAMESON
Anastasis / Dalan: DWIGHT SCHULTZ
Migelo / Gilgamesh: JOHN DIMAGGIO
Garif Great-chief: MICHAEL CHINYAMURINDI
Venat: ANITA CAREY
Gerun King: BERNICE STEGERS
Ba’Gamnan: STEVE BLUM
Kytes: CONNER DEMITA
Havharo: CHRIS EDGERLY
Additional Voices:
JOHN DEMITA
SCOTT MENVILLE
JONATHAN NICHOLS
PHIL PROCTOR
JILL TALLEY
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04: Character’s Accent Info
Al-Cid Margrace: Spanish accent
Ba’Gamnan: Broad west-country British-Scottish accent
Balthier: 'Queen's English' British accent
Basch Fon Rosenberg: South-East British accent
Dr. Cidolfus Demen Bunansa (Cid): 'Queen's English' British accent
Drace: 'Queen's English' British accent
Emperor Gramis: 'Queen's English' British accent
Fran: Icelandic accent
Gabranth: New Zealand accent
Ghis: 'Queen's English' British accent
Halim Ondore IV: Middle-Eastern accent
Larsa Ferrinas Solidor: 'Queen's English' British accent
Vayne Solidor: 'Queen's English' British accent
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05: Game Script
[We begin this game by watching a movie of the Kingdom of Dalmasca where
airships can be seen flying and the crowds of people in the streets. The camera
shows the wedding group walking slowly towards the castle as the camera shows
Ashe and Rasler on the carriage. Inside the castle…]
Priest: In the name of the Father, and in the presence of these Holy Relics…I
hereby pronounce you man and wife from this time forth. May the blessings of
the Gods light your path for all eternity, Faram.
[The camera shows Ashe and Rasler kissing each other and then, the camera shows
the birds flying in the skies. Later, the camera shows a knight who approaches
the strategist table.]
Strategist: If Archadia should launch an attack by both land and air, our
kingdom will stand little-
[Suddenly, a knight appeared at the scene.]
Basch: Nabudis has fallen!
Raminas: Impossible!
Rasler: My father?
Basch: I know not. I am sorry.
Strategist: If Nabudis has indeed fallen…it is only a matter of time before
they reach the borders of Dalmasca. There is nothing to halt their advance.
[The camera shows the pink orbs on the strategist table moving towards the
marked location of the map.]
Raminas: Secure Nalbina with all haste.
Basch: I will go.
Rasler: And I will go at his side.
[Later, the camera switches to the outer part of the castle where King Raminas
gives a sword to Lord Rasler as he kneels.]
Raminas: Galtea stand watch over your life.
[King Raminas gave Lord Rasler a sword.]
Rasler: That I be considered worthy.
[The camera shows Ashe who glances at Rasler as Rasler faces the crowds and
raises his sword. Then, the camera shows the airships moving out. Then, it
reverts to night time where the airships were shot down from enemy attacks from
Nalbina Fortress The camera shows the airships battling each other as one of
the camera shows the inner part of the airship’s cockpit. Then, the camera
shows the soldiers battling each other with swords and killing off many at a
time. As the war continues…]
Soldier: - Decurion! – Sir!
[The camera then shows Rasler with his sword and Basch with his bow and arrow
riding in the Chocobos and killing off many soldiers in the process.]
Basch: The fortress is lost! We must withdraw!
Rasler: (stabs and kills an enemy with his sword) No! The paling still stands!
[Then, the camera shows a blue orb from the air and then, in the paling with
the flaming center light stone, the priests stands around and tries to make
their moves.]
Priest: Shield beyond sight, ne’er failing light--
[Suddenly, the camera shows the knight soldiers who charges towards the priests
and kills all of them. As the war continues…]
Rasler: The paling’s fallen!
Basch: The it’s over.
Rasler: For my Father, for my Father!
[Suddenly, the camera shows a knight soldier who has dead locked-on to Rasler
with his bow and arrow, ready to launch an attack.]
Basch: Lord Rasler!
[Basch launches his arrow and hits the knight soldier who dies instantly. Then,
the knight soldier’s arrow fired towards Basch, but he evaded and the arrow
struck Rasler’s chest, fatally wounding him. The camera shows Basch who
approaches Rasler. Rasler tries to pull out the arrow, but he died suddenly. As
Basch carries him, the war continues as the camera shows the destruction of the
castle and the airships. Later, the camera switches to the castle where Ashe
can be seen saddened.]
Priest: Blessings of the Great Father descend…and guide your body’s return to
the Earth.
[The camera shows Ashe who sheds a tear from her right eye, as she is saddened
from the death of Rasler. The camera shows Rasler’s body resting in peace in a
casket. Ashe then kneels towards the casket.]
Priest: Great Father guide your spirit’s return…to the Mother of all. There you
shall find peace, Faram.
[The camera shows the airships passing by the area scattered with corpse and
swords as the crows pecks on them. Then, the game’s logo “FINAL FANTASY XII”
appeared on the camera. The camera switches to the book in dark area where the
narration dialogue appears as follows:]
The Death of Ld Rasler Heios Nabradia was but one of many Tragedies to befall
the Kingdom of Dalmasca.
The Air of Hope that had surrounded H.R.H. Princess Ashe’s Wedding was now
quite lost: Dalmasca had been set adrift at the Mercy of History’s restless
Tides.
At this Time, two Great Empires struggled for Dominion over Ivalice: Archadia
in the East, Rozarria the West.
The Invasion of the Kingdom of Nabradia was Archadia’s first Step in its
westward March.
With Lord Rasler’s beloved Homeland consumed by the Hell-Fires of War, it
seemed clear that Archadia would soon mete out a like Fate to Dalmasca.
The Fall of the Fortress at Nalbina tolled the Destruction of the greater part
of Dalmasca’s Forces.
A Counter-Attack was mounted by the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca, ever
Brave and Faithful, but against the martial Might of the Archadian Armies, they
stood little Chance of Victory.
Indeed, their defeat was to be absolute.
Soon thereafter, Archadia came forward offering Terms of Peace. Or, as one
might rather put it, Terms of Dalmasca’s Surrender.
Lord Raminas, King of Dalmasca-and my Dear Friend - had no Choice but to accept
these Terms. It was, thus, only with Reluctance that He set out for Nalbina
Fortress - now under Archadian Occupation – to affix His Seal to the Emperor’s
Treaty of Peace.
The King had scarce departed His Royal City of Rabanastre when the Remnants of
the Order made their Return. And not a Moment too soon, for a terrible
Revelation awaited them.
[The camera blacks out. The narration continues as follows:]
The Treaty would be signed with Steel and Writ in royal Blood.
-Memoirs of Mqs Halim Ondore IV. Chapter 12: Of the Fall of Kingdoms
[Later…]
Unknown Voice: You, there. Can you hear me?
[The camera shows the person waking up in first-person view.]
Vossler: It’s as I feared. They’re slowing us down.
Basch: Do not say that. Not all of us are here for love of battle.
[The camera shows a young man waking up.]
Basch: He fights to defend his homeland.
[Vossler left the scene. Then, the soldier next to the young man faces him.]
Basch: Your name?
Reks: Reks, sir. My name’s Reks.
Basch: Good, Reks. You bore a few cuts, but you are still whole. Well, can you
stand?
[Basch offers to help get the young man who will be known as Reks from this
point on up. Basch helped Reks stand up as the camera views the area of the
Nalbina Fortress.]
Basch: Think you can fight?
Reks: I’m fine, sir.
Basch: How old are you, Reks?
Reks: Seventeen, sir.
Basch: Young. Family?
Reks: My brother is all I have left, sir. He’s two years younger then I. Living
in Rabanastre.
Basch: So young.
[There was a brief pause.]
Basch: You’re barely old enough to be a man. You shouldn’t be forced to wield a
sword.
Reks: No, sir. I want to fight. For my homeland and for my parents.
Vossler: Time, Basch! Save the discussion for later. We must reach the King
before they act! Or all our efforts will be in vain.
Basch: I’m aware of the situation.
Voice of Enemy Soldier: - We’ve found them! – Over there!
Basch: Vossler, go ahead! I will handle this rabble.
[There was a brief pause as Vossler glances at Basch.]
Vossler: Godspeed.
[The enemy soldier attempts to attack Basch, but Basch took out all of the
soldiers with his sword.]
Basch: Steady, Reks. Keep your wits about you and you’ll make it.
[Reks and the soldiers move out.]
Basch: We move!
[Reks opens the gate.]
Basch: It is time. We will drive back any Imperials standing between us and the
King. Dalmasca’s future hangs in the balance. Stay focused on the foes before
you, Reks. I will watch rearward.
[Reks and the soldiers move on to the next area. In the next area…]
Reks: Captain?
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Air Cutter Remora approaching the scene. Reks
and the soldiers fight Air Cutter Remora. After Reks and the soldiers defeat
Air Cutter Remora, the camera shows Basch who charges up a green energy power
and then unleashes the blast on the Air Cutter Remora. Then, the camera shows
the Air Cutter Remora malfunctioning.]
Tonberry: Antlion, this is Tonberry! My engines are hit. She’ll hold much
longer!
Antlion: We receive you, Tonberry. You’ve leave to retire. Well fought.
Tonberry: My thanks, Antlion! Tonberry disengaging!
[The Air Cutter Remora who is malfunctioning flies away from the scene. Then,
Reks and the soldiers proceeds to the next area. Upon arrival ]
Basch: Vossler. Where are you?
Reks: What if Captain Azelas has fallen?
Basch: Don’t talk such nonsense! Vossler’s laughed in the face of death far too
many times for him to stop now. Men like him don’t die in places like this.
(walks away) We must make haste to reach the King. We will take him to safety.
Reks: (follows Basch) Is His Majesty unharmed?
Basch: He’ll agree to an unconditional surrender. They would not dare touch him
until the wax on his seal is dry.
Reks: But if we arrive after he’s signed the Treaty—
[Then suddenly…]
Basch: Wait.
[Footstep noise can be heard.]
Basch: Quickly, Reks!
[Reks and the soldiers move on to the next area. In the area with the
staircases, the camera shows Reks and the soldiers ran upstairs as fast as they
could while the enemy soldiers intercepts them.]
Enemy Soldier: Intruder! Don’t let them escape!
[As Reks and the soldiers kept running…]
Reks: Sir! We have little time! You must go to the King!
Basch: …
Reks: I’ll handle these!
[As the enemy soldiers approach Reks and Basch…]
Basch: Fight well.
[Basch left the scene. Reks fights the enemy soldiers. After Reks defeats the
enemy soldiers, he moves on. Reks then proceeds to the throne room. Upon
arrival, Reks became feared as he witnessed the corpse of soldiers scattered
around the area. As Reks approaches the King, the camera shows the King, who
was murder from the dagger that was plunged into his heart, showing blood
coming out of the fatal wound.]
Reks: Your Majesty…
[Suddenly, as Reks turns around, Basch stabbed Reks in the abdomen, as blood
partially splattered from Basch’s face.]
Reks: (dying) Captain, why? Our King—What have you done?
Basch: The King intended all along to sell Dalmasca to the Empire.
[Basch walks away as Reks, who is dying and holding the dagger from his mortal
wound.]
Reks: Captain, I—
[Suddenly, the knight soldiers appeared at the scene as Reks falls to the
floor.]
Knight Soldier 1: Seize the insurgent!
Knight Soldier 2: M’lord!
[Then, a mysterious man appeared at the scene who approaches Basch as he was
apprehended by the knight soldiers.]
Mysterious Man: Well, so much for peaceful negotiations.
Basch: We’ll never surrender to you! We are not cattle to be sold by a
traitor-King!
Mysterious Man: But the war is over, my dear Captain. You have lost. Dalmasca
is the property of the Empire, now. And to think, we intended to let you keep
some of your sovereignty, out of respect. But now you’ve gone and ruined that.
Haven’t you, Captain?
[As Basch struggles…]
Basch: We will never bow to you! And the people of Dalmasca will hate you for
it.
[The camera shows Reks who is dying as he watches Basch apprehended by the
soldiers.]
Mysterious Man: Take the Captain away.
[With his last breath, Reks slightly watches Basch taken away by the soldiers
and the camera shows the first person view of Reks who closes his eyes.]
Reks: Vaan…
[Reks died at the scene as the camera blacks out. The camera switches to the
book in dark area where the narration dialogue appears as follows:]
Pretenses of Peace left by the Wayside, the Archadian Forces resumed their
Advance toward Rabanastre, Dalmasca’s Doom had been decided.
To make Resistance would serve no End. With this foremost in my Thoughts, I, to
the People of Dalmasca:
“Sons and Daughters of Dalmasca, I big you lay down your Arms. Raise Songs of
Prayer in their Stead. Prayer for His Majesty King Raminas, ever merciful. A
Man devoted wholly to Peace.”
“Prayer, too, for the noble Princess Ashe, who, wrought with Grief at her
Kingdom’s Defeat, has taken her own Life.”
“Know also that Capt. Basch fon Ronsenburg, for Incitement of Sedition and the
Assassination of H.R.M. King Raminas, has been found Guilty of High Treason and
put to his Death.”
“They who at this late Hour choose still the Sword are cut of the same Cloth as
the Capt.: Traitors who would have lead Dalmasca to her Ruin.”
Dalmasca’s Surrender without Terms was soon to follow.
- Memoirs of Mqs Halim Ondore IV.
- Chapter 13: The Province of Allies
[Later, the camera switches to the area with the waterfall where a young man
with his sword about to make his move against the rat and then, a young boy
appeared at the scene.]
Young Boy: Vaan! Hurry it up or they’ll find us!
Vaan: I know, I know! Just a little more. You keep an eye out for me up there,
Kytes.
[The camera shows the rats crawling from places.]
Vaan: One…two…three more. Right. Time to clean house.
[The young man who will be known as Vaan from this point on, fights the rats.
After Vaan defeats the rats, the young boy who will be known as Kytes appeared
at the scene.]
Kytes: Wow, Vaan. You got’em all yourself? Guess I know who to call when
something big comes along!
Vaan: Hey, it’s good practice for the desert. I’m ready for anything now.
[As Vaan was about to walk away…]
Vaan: That’s enough for today.
[Kytes approaches Vaan.]
Vaan: You should get back to Migelo’s Place, Kytes. Aren’t you running errands
for him?
Kytes: Oops! Heh. Totally forgot. You should come, Vaan. He’s busy today. Might
have some work for you to do, too.
Vaan: I got other “work” to do. Hey, lock this place up for me, will you? If
Migelo finds out we’ve been down here, he’ll tan our hides.
[Outside, the title “THE ROYAL CITY OF RABANASTRE” appears on the camera. Then,
the camera shows the citizens wandering around the area as Vaan tosses and
catches a fruit and takes a bite of it. Then…]
Voice of Knight 1: Huh? What’d you day?
[The camera shows the two knights facing a peddler.]
Peddler: Sir, you haven’t paid, and—
[The knight grabs the peddler’s neck.]
Knight 1: What? Haven’t paid?
Peddler: (getting grabbed from the neck) On second thought, please, sir. Take
it. It is a gift.
Knight 2: Leave the poor sod me. We don’t want trouble today.
[The knight lets go of the peddler.]
Knight 1: Your luck, peddler.
[As the knight walks away, Vaan suddenly appeared and bumped him intentionally.]
Vaan: Oops! Sorry!
[Vaan ran away from the scene.]
Knight 1: Watch where you’re going, Churl!
Knight 2: What? My pouch! It’s gone!
Knight 1: The boy!
[As the two knights try to run after Vaan, the crowded citizens blocked their
way.]
Knight 2: Get out of the way.
[The citizens did not hear the knights.]
Knight 1: UURRGGHHHHH!! DOOAAAAHHH!!!
[Later, the camera switches to the area where Vaan successfully ran from the
knights. As Vaan holds the pouch of money, the girl snatches the pouch from
Vaan.]
Vaan: Hey, that’s mine!
Young Woman: What do you mean “yours”? You’ve been stealing again. What happens
if they catch you? (following Vaan) We need you to be there for us, Vaan.
You’re no good to anyone if you’re locked away in a dungeon!
Vaan: (walking away) Oh, what, am I the leader now?
[There was a brief pause.]
Vaan: We’re orphans. The first thing you learn is you gotta watch out for
yourself. C’mon, Penelo. You know it as well as I do.
[Vaan approaches the young woman who will be known as Penelo from this point on
tries to open the pouch.]
Vaan: Hey, you give that back! What do you think you’re doing?
Penelo: I thought that this money was the people of Dalmasca’s property. The
Imperials stole it from us, so it’s only fair that we take it back. It’s our
duty as Dalmascans. (takes out a coin) Well, wasn’t that what you said?
Vaan: Yeah, but I never said anything about taking it back from me!
[Penelo gave the pouch to Vaan.]
Penelo: (giving out the coins) This is for that bread you took the other day.
Just because I help Migelo out every now and then…it doesn’t mean that you get
to eat for free, too, you know.
[There was a brief pause.]
Vaan: I know that, you think I like living like this?
[Suddenly, the camera shows an airship flying over Rabanastre.]
Vaan: One of these days I’ll fly an airship of my own. I’ll be a sky pirate,
free to go where I will.
[The camera shows Penelo leaving the scene.]
Penelo: Well, be careful. You’ll never fly anything if you’re rotting in a
dungeon!
Vaan: Hmph.
Penelo: (turns around and faces Vaan) Oh, Migelo had some errands that need
doing. He wanted you to drop by his place. It might be a good idea to lend a
hand!
[Penelo left the scene. Vaan proceeds to Migelo’s Place. Upon arrival…]
Migelo: Ah, Vaan, I was waiting.
Vaan: Penelo said you needed something?
Migelo: Ah! Had me some packages supposed to be arriving by courier in the
morning. Perhaps he ran into some trouble out in the desert. Now I’ve no
foodstuffs to prepare for the banquet tonight!
Vaan: So you want me to find this courier? Hey, no problem!
Migelo: No problem? The desert teems with trouble. I’d be sending you to an
early grave, m’boy. No, I’ve arranged for some replacement goods from Tomaj
over at the Sandsea.
Vaan: So you want me to go to the tavern to pick ‘em up.
Migelo: Actually, I asked Kytes to do that. Wouldn’t you know he’s gone missing
on me, to. Bah. I can’t leave my shop, and I’ve Penelo on another chore at the
moment, you see. I want you to run over to the Sandsea and fetch Kytes back!
What do you say?
Vaan: Sounds wild.
Migelo: It’s easy work, and you’ll thank me for it someday.
[Vaan left the scene. Vaan proceeds to the tavern. Upon entering, Vaan glanced
at Kytes who stands near a poster.]
Vaan: There you are, Kytes. Stop loafing around!
Kytes: Look, Vaan, look! This is it!
Vaan: Hmm…
Kytes: This is why Migelo’s courier didn’t get here on time!
Vaan: Uh, “Creature spotted in the Estersand.” What is that thing?
[The camera shows a tomato figure in the drawing of one of the billboards.]
Man: Ah, Vaan. Migelo send you, too, did he? He’s a busy man these days, that
Migelo, if I dare say so myself. I don’t envy him the work, though. Not a bit.
Quite the affair, throwing a banquet to welcome the Imperials, eh?
Vaan: Welcoming? We should be—ah, whatever. Say, Tomaj, what’s this?
[The man who will be known as Tomaj from this point on glances at the
billboards.]
Tomaj: Ah, don’t remind me. Got some nastiness out there in the Estersand
what’s stopping our couriers… And that means shortages all around. Thought I’d
put up a bill… Offer a reward to anyone who can knock that nasty back in its
place. (raises his hand over his head) Huh.
Vaan: Now that’s work. Sounds ten times better than running errands for Migelo.
Kytes: That’s right! Vaan, you should give it a shot!
Vaan: And you should be getting back to Migelo. Now, Kytes. He was waiting for
you.
Kytes: Oh! Right, right.
[Kytes left the scene. Later, Vaan and Tomaj glance at the billboards.]
Tomaj: So, here’s how it works. People post bills here on the notice board when
they have a monster they need taken care of. Headhunters track people, right?
Well, hunters track monsters. The monster you’re hunting is called your mark.
[The camera reveals a Rogue Tomato bill.]
Tomaj: Here’s the bill I posted for the Rogue Tomato, the mark I’ve petitioned
to have hunted. Do you want to hear all the details?
Vaan: Yeah, that would help.
Tomaj: Let’s start with accepting hunts. You can’t just take a look at the
board, then go running off to hunt the mark. You’ll miss out on the bounty. You
gotta talk to the person who posted the bill—the petitioner—First. Let him know
you’re going on the hunt. So, take this Rogue Tomato bill, for example, I
posted it, so I’m the petitioner. You have to come talk to me, let’s call that
step “done”, okay? Once your agreement’s in place, the petitioner will tell you
how to find the mark. Then you hunt it, report back, and claim the bounty. Oh,
and I’ll give you something to help keep track of your hunts: A clan primer,
use it to refresh your memory about hunts you’ve accepted.
[Tomaj gave Vaan the Clan Primer.]
Tomaj: (approaches Vaan) Go ahead and take this, while you’re at it, just a
little something to commemorate your first hunt.
[Tomaj gave Vaan the Orrachea Armlet.]
Tomaj: Hm, looks like you can’t even equip that yet, know why? You don’t have
the License for it. Think of Licenses as mile posts, marking your progress as
your combat skills improve. Swords, Bows, Black Magicks, White Magicks… None of
it does you a lick of good until you have the License to use it. Same goes for
that Armlet. Tomaj, how can I equip this great treasure you’ve bestowed on me,
you ask? Easy: Learn buy doing. Let’s give it a try.
[After Tomaj goes through the details and info with Vaan…]
Tomaj: I’d say you’re ready to hunt that mark for me. Oh, you’ll be needing
this to leave the city. Just show it to the watch at the gate.
[Tomaj gave Vaan the Writ of Transit.]
Tomaj: The East Gate’s the one you’ll want to head out. Once you’ve taken care
of that mark for me, let me know. Your work won’t go unrewarded.
[The title “Rogue Tomato The Hunt Begins” appears on the camera. Vaan proceeds
to the gate and speaks to the watch knight.]
Watch Knight: You there! Let’s see some papers, boy. No public passage on
account of the Lord Consul’s parade.
Vaan: Oh, gee, that’s too bad. You see, it just so happens that your
provisioner for the fete tonight… He sent me to pick up a few choice morsels
for the, uh, Consul’s dining pleasure. He wants ‘em quick. (pulls out his Writ
of Transit) I got the Writ of Transit right here. See? Signed: Migelo. I’d just
hate to see the Consul upset because his food wasn’t ready on time. And I’d
sure hate to see him take it out on you.
Watch Knight: The Lord Consul is a great man…and not one to take offense at
such trifling…matters…
[Suddenly, the two knights with spears approach the watch knight.]
Watch Knight: Move along, boy. Wouldn’t do to keep the Consul waiting. Right!
Gates are closed after this!
[The gate opens and Vaan goes through the gates. Vaan proceeds to Dalmasca
Estersand. Vaan finds the Rogue Tomato and fights it. After Vaan defeats Rogue
Tomato, the title “Rogue Tomato Vanquished” appears on the camera. After that,
Vaan witnessed the flowers as he walks by.]
Vaan: Galbana Lilies?
[Vaan approaches the Galbana Lilies.]
Vaan: Never thought I’d see them growing out here.
[Vaan takes the Galbana Lilies.]
Vaan: (sighs) This’ll make a nice souvenir. Time to call it a day.
[After Vaan takes the Galbana Lilies, Vaan returns to Rabanastre. Upon
returning, Vaan talks to Kytes.]
Kytes: Ah, Vaan! I guess I’m not the only one who got locked out of the city! I
told Penelo about the mark you were going after, and I guess I got her
worrying. So the two of us headed out here to find you. As soon as I stepped
out, the guards closed the gates and things got crazy. I haven’t been able to
find her since.
[Later, the camera switches to the crowds trying to barge through the closed
gate.]
Knight 1: Stand back, there! Back!
[As one of the crowd tries to approach the knight…]
Knight 1: This gate’s closed until the Ceremony’s over, do you hear?
[The knight shoves the persistent crowd away from the gate.]
Vaan: Now what?
[Suddenly, a black Chocobo arrived at the scene.]
Vaan: Huh?
Knight 1: Open the gate!
[The gate opens.]
Knight 1: All right, out of the way!
Vaan: Wait a second!
[Vaan ran towards the knight.]
Vaan: How come you let these Chocobos through the gate and not us?
Knight 1: What of it? This here is a Pedigreed Parader, boy.
Knight 2: Cost ten of thousand of Gil, this one did. A prettier price than a
hundred of you provincials would fetch.
[Vaan snarls.]
Knight 2: Keep you distance! We don’t want the Chocobos stinking of peasant.
Heh, heh.
Vaan: (getting pissed) What did you say?
Knight 1: Step aside!
[The knight shoved Vaan out of the way from the gate.]
Knight 1: Right then, move ‘em in.
[The 2 Black Chocobos proceeds through the gate. Then, the camera shows the
Galbana Lilies being crushed and stepped on by the Black Chocobo.]
Vaan: …! That does it.
Voice of Migelo: Ho ho! A fine, fine Chocobo you have there. Yes! Tchita downs
stock, if I’m not mistaken.
[The camera shows Migelo appearing at the scene.]
Migelo: Change the soil, change the Chocobo. Am I right?
[Then, the camera shows Penelo appearing at the scene and approaching Vaan.]
Migelo: Yes, yes. Different soil means different bouquet, too. (to the knight)
Take a Dalmascan Barose wine, eh? It may lack the flavor and depth of some of
your Archadian wines…but it has a certain strength of character. It’s not bad,
really, once you get used to it. Care for some, sirs? There’s more than enough
for all to cool their throats, or course.
[The knight takes the Dalmascan Barose wine from Migelo.]
Knight 1: (to Knight 2) You let these carts through then we close this gate as
ordered.
[The other knight nods.]
Knight 1: My mail’s chocked with this sand.
[The camera shows the gate opening and the citizens who were locked outside
enters Rabanastre. Then, the camera shows Migelo facing Vaan and Penelo.]
Migelo: Don’t give me a scare like that. Hah! You’re lucky that ended where it
did.
Penelo: Right. Now’s our chance to go through.
[The camera shows the opened gate as Vaan, Penelo and Migelo faces it.]
Migelo: Ah, the Ceremony’ll be starting soon. I’d best be hurrying.
Penelo: Okay, well—
[Vaan runs off from the scene.]
Penelo: (runs after Vaan) Vaan! Wait! What is it? Vaan?
[We watch a movie of Vaan and Penelo running towards the area where the
Ceremony will take place as the camera shows the motor carriages approaching
the cathedral. Vaan ran and follows the motor carriage with the long-haired man
standing on it. Then, Vaan stops running as Penelo holds his left arm. Then,
the motor carriages stopped moving and then, the Ceremony begins.]
Knight: We will have order! I give you your new Consul…His Imperial Highness
Lord Vayne Solidor…Commandant of the Archadian Empire’s Western Ar—
[The long-haired man who will be known as Vayne steps off the motor carriage.]
Knight: Your Excellency!
[Vayne approaches the podium.]
Vayne: People of Rabanastre! Is it with hatred you look upon your consul? With
hatred, you look upon the Empire?
Crowds: - Spit on your Empire! – Go back to Archadia!
[As the crowds starts disagreeing…]
Vayne: There was little point in asking. But know this: I harbor no idle hopes
of frustrating that hatred. Nor shall I ask your fealty. That is due of your
fallen King, and rightly so. King Raminas loved his people. Strove to bring you
peace. His was a rule worthy of your devotion. Even now, he remains among you,
protecting you. His Ardor for the peace and Weal of Dalmasca falters not. I
would ask only that you do your King honor. Together, let us embrace the peace
His Majesty would surely desire. Two years now divide us from war’s bitter end.
Yet still its shadow looms over all, stifling the infant peace. A pall only you
may cast off! Achieve but this one thing…and your hatred of me, and of the
Empire, will grieve me not! I will stand fast. I will endure your hatred,
suffer your slings and arrows. I will defend Dalmasca! Here I will pay my debt!
I swear it now! Though King Raminas and Lady Ashe be gone, they stand ever at
the side of their people. In honoring peace…you do honor their memory, and to
Dalmasca. What I ask, I ask plain. My hopes now rest with you.
[Vayne places his right hand over his heart and takes a bow as the crowds gave
him an applause as Vaan and Penelo watches. Later, the camera switches to Vayne
who walks off the podium. Then…]
Short-haired Knight: Is Rabanastre to your liking, My Lord?
Vayne: It is magnificent! Take this cathedral, for instance. (showing the
brown-haired knight the cathedral) Elegant, yet whimsical in its execution. A
stunning example of Galtean Architecture. I hope Lord Gramis might one day look
upon it himself.
[The camera shows Vaan and Penelo who still sits on the audience stairs and
glancing at Vayne and the short-haired knight.]
Short-haired Knight: The Patron of this evening’s banquet, may it please Your
Excellency.
[Suddenly, Migelo appeared at the scene.]
Migelo: I am Migelo, Your Highness. Bah. It is truly a profound honor to make
the acquaintance…of our future Emperor, Highness. Heh. The people of Rabanastre
join me in welcoming—
Vayne: (irritated) That’s enough of “Highness.”
Migelo: Hmm?
Vayne: Though indeed I am our Emperor’s son, I am no prince. Arcahdia’s Emperor
is freely chosen by Her people. I am but an elected official and nothing more.
Migelo: (bows) I mean no disrespect.
Vayne: Now that I think on it…I would not have you address me as Lord Consul,
for that matter.
Migelo: Doh?
Vayne: Henceforth, I am a citizen of Rabanastre. Why don’t you call me Vayne?
Migelo: Eh, I could not. That would not be right.
Vayne: You are overly fond of formalities. I’ve just the remedy for that.
Tonight you will join me, and we shall drink until you call me by name.
Migelo: Ohhh!
[Vayne pats Migelo’s right shoulder and left the scene while Migelo looks down.
Then, the camera shows Vaan and Penelo still sitting on the audience stairs.]
Vaan: How can he stand to bow to him like that?
Penelo: Vaan, you just do not get it, do you. He’s not doing it because he
wants to. You know what would happen if he didn’t?
Vaan: I know. It’s just—
Penelo: So, what would you do different?
Vaan: (sighs) I don’t know.
[Vaan stands up.]
Vaan: Well, I’d do something.
[The camera blacks out for a moment. Then…]
Voice of Penelo: Vaan? Vaan! You haven’t heard a single word I’ve said, have
you.
[The camera switches to Vaan and Penelo walking down the area of Rabanastre.]
Penelo: This place has changed so much. It’s like it’s not even Rabanastre
anymore. Like the Empire is swallowing it whole.
[Vaan glances at the castle from far away as we watch a movie of the view of
the palace.]
Vaan: Hey, Penelo. That fete tonight. You think they’ll let us in?
Penelo: Are you crazy? It’s in the palace, and we don’t have an invitation, if
you hadn’t noticed.
Vaan: So… How are we getting in?
Penelo: (approaching Vaan) As if I’d know. Why not ask Migelo to get you in? Or
go see Old Dalan in Lowtown. Why the sudden interest, Vaan?
Vaan: I told you! I’m going to take back what’s ours! Give back to Dalmasca.
C’mon, what do you think? If I find something, and it fetches a good price, how
‘bout I, uh…I buy you all dinner!
Penelo: Oh please! You know as well as I do the first thing you’d buy is an
airship! (places her hands together) All Hail Vaan, Sky Pirate of Dalmasca!
It’s got a nice ring to it! Stay outta trouble!
[Penelo left the scene.]
Vaan: Hmm. An airship. I dunno. Maybe. But not through Migelo. Time to pay Old
Dalan a visit.
[Vaan proceeds to Lowtown. Upon arrival, Vaan arrived at Dalan’s place.]
Voice of Dalan: Ah, if it isn’t Vaan Ratsbane.
[The camera shows Dalan sitting and patting a rabbit on his lap.]
Dalan: Come for a tip on how to skewer something bigger and in armor? By the
East Gate?
Vaan: What, you already heard about that?
Dalan: Wise I may not be, but well-informed I am.
Vaan: They’ll get what’s coming to them someday, believe me. But that’s not why
I’m here.
[There was a brief pause.]
Dalan: Do tell!
Vaan: I want to know how to sneak into the palace. They’ve got to have some
great stuff in there! Thought I’d partake.
Dalan: Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh. Not one to mince words are you, boy. The
Empire protects what’s hers. That means the palace and all the treasures inside.
Vaan: That’s why I’m gonna do it! To take back what’s ours!
[There was another brief pause.]
Dalan: So our champion of the sewers aspires to noble action. Admirable.
Perhaps I can help you. Ah, now that I think on it, there was a rumor, yes. A
secret passageway into the palace vaults, a door, and a Magicked Stone to open
the way.
Vaan: That’s it! This is exactly why I came to talk to you first, Dalan.
So…where’s this, uh, Magicked Stone?
Dalan: Eh? Oh, I’ve had it for years. If I can remember where I’ve tucked it
away…
[Later…]
Vaan: I’ve heard all I need. So this, uh, Crescent Stone. Can I have it? Then I
can find that secret passage into the palace, right?
Dalan: Not much of a listener, are you… The Crescent Stone has lost its
Magicks. Without the power of a Sunstone, it will be of little use.
Vaan: Right. So, where can I get one of these Sunstones?
Dalan: You seek Giza Plains. Speak with the Nomads there. You will find your
Sunstone. Leave by Southgate and continue south. Their village is not far.
There are like to be beasts on the plains, so be careful, m’boy.
Vaan: You don’t have to worry about me. I’ll be back before you know it.
[Vaan exits Dalan’s place. Outside…]
Vaan: Let’s see, Giza Plains… Hang a right here, and I’m practically at
Southgate. This’ll be easy.
[Vaan exits through the Southgate and proceeds to Giza Plains. Upon arrival to
the area with the nomad village, Vaan talks to a nomad.]
Masyua: Have you come to see the Dark Crystals? Not everyone takes well to the
heat of the Giza Plains. …Ah, so it is a Sunstone you seek! You’ve come to the
right place. They can only be made here in Giza. They’re quite valuable,
though, so we can’t go handing them out to just anyone who happens to wander
through our camp. You see, we make and sell Sunstones to earn the money we need
to survive. Still, perhaps we can come to some arrangement… Would you hear my
offer?
Vaan: Sure.
Masyua: The making of Sunstones is a chore we give to the children of our camp.
They roam the plains, traveling from Dark Crystal to Dark Crystal, drawing the
light from the Crystals into Shadestones. One of these children, Jinn, has not
yet returned. He left carrying our supply of Shadestones. If you’ll find Jinn
for me and tell him to come back to the camp, you may take one of the Sunstones
he’s made in return. Some of the children said they might have seen him to the
south of the camp. You may want to speak with them yourself before leaving.
Please, find Jinn and tell him to return at once.
[Later, the camera switches to Vaan who walks by and noticed Penelo sitting
next to the children.]
Vaan: Penelo? What are you doing here?
Penelo: I could ask you the same! Though the answer’s pretty clear: No good.
Vaan: What? I’m being good.
Penelo: Hmm. Is that right?
[Penelo approaches around Vaan a little.]
Penelo: So then you wouldn’t mind if I, say, tagged along, would you?
Vaan: Huh?
Penelo: Oh, don’t worry. Migelo’s busy with preparations for the fete up at the
palace. Why, I’m free for the whole day. Well? Let’s get going!
Vaan: Hmm?
[Penelo joins Vaan. Vaan and Penelo exit the nomad village. Outside of the
nomad village…]
Penelo: Hey, Vaan. Let me give you these before we go. There are all sorts of
monsters out there, so you can never be too careful!
[Penelo gave Vaan 3 Potions and 2 Phoenix Downs.]
Penelo: So far you’ve been traveling by yourself, but now that I’m here we can
travel as a party. You can give commands to allies in your party just like
you’ve been doing for yourself up to now. I’ll make my own decisions about what
to do, too, but you can also give me specific commands all I’ll take care of
those first. Got it?
[Vaan nods. Later…]
Penelo: Oh, one more thing! If you don’t want me to fight on my own, you can
always turn my Gambits off. With my Gambits turned off, I won’t do anything
until you give the word. You should really think about using Gambits for
yourself, you know. They can make managing a battle a lot easier.
[After Vaan understood the things that Penelo said…]
Penelo: Well, ready to go?
[Later…]
Penelo: Vaan, wasn’t Jinn supposed to be somewhere to the south of the village?
If we work our way around, we should find him!
[Vaan and Penelo proceed to the next area. Upon arrival, Vaan and Penelo
approach a boy and talks to him.]
Jinn: Yeah, my name’s Jinn… What’s it to ya? Masyua wants me to come back to
the village, huh? Hmm, that could be a problem. Let’s see…maybe my leg’s better
now.
[The Boy who will be known as Jinn from this point on tries to stand up, but
then kneels to the floor.]
Jinn: Nope, no good—still hurts. I tripped running from some monsters…guess I
pulled something. I’m never gonna get any Sunstones made like this. I just
needed to make one more to be finished for today. I didn’t want to head back
short, so I thought I’d give my leg a rest and try again. Why are you here
looking for me, anyhow?
[Vaan and Penelo explain the situation to Jinn. After that…]
Jinn: So you need a Sunstone, huh? Well, if Masyua doesn’t mind, I’ll give you
a Shadestone. But I’m still not sure I can walk yet—you’ll have to turn it into
a Sunstone, okay? Don’t worry, I’ll tell you how. You do know that we use Dark
Crystals and Shadestones to make Sunstones, right?
[Jinn gave Vaan and Penelo a Shadestone.]
Jinn: There’s your Shadestone. As for the Dark Crystals, you’ll find them all
over Giza Plains. This stone right here beside me is one of the smaller ones.
The bigger crystals have something inside that soaks up Sunlight and shines
really bright.
[The camera shows the Dark Crystal from a distance.]
Jinn: See that one over there? If you take that Shadestone I just gave you and
bring it near one of those shining Dark Crystals, it will absorb the energy
from it.
[The camera shows the area of Giza Plains where Dark Crystals are shown around
a few areas.
Jinn: There are four shining Dark Crystals in Giza right now. If you have
trouble finding ‘em, just stop and scan the horizon. There’s no way to tell how
much energy you can draw from any crystal without trying. You shouldn’t need to
use all four, though. This gauge will show you how much energy the Shadestone’s
absorbed. When it’s full, you’ll have yourself a Sunstone! Once you’ve made the
Sunstone, bring it to me. I’ll make sure it’s up to snuff. I’ll go ahead and
mark the Dark Crystals on your map, too. See you back here when you’re done!
[Vaan and Penelo proceed to the first Dark Crystal. After Vaan and Penelo
absorbs the energy from the Dark Crystal…]
Vaan: Not bad. Maybe this won’t take so long after all.
Penelo: So this is what the kids on Giza Plains do to make their way… Maybe one
of them will take you on as an apprentice.
Vaan: Yeah, yeah. Let’s just find the next crystal, okay?
[Later, after Vaan and Penelo manage to absorb enough energy from the Dark
Crystals…]
Vaan: That’s that. Nothing to it!
Penelo: Let’s take it back to Jinn and see what he says. I hope we did it right.
Vaan: Sure, let’s go.
[Later, Vaan and Penelo return to the area where Jinn waits. Vann and Penelo
show him the Shadestone that is now a Sunstone.]
Jinn: Hey, you’ve got a Sunstone! Let’s take a look. (examines the Sunstone)
Hmm, seems okay to me. Not bad for city folk. So here’s what happened. Masyua’s
always warning us to stay away from the werewolves, right? Well, a bunch of us
decided we’d have a little contest—see who’s the bravest. It started out as a
lark, but Tott said that none of us kids living on the plains should be scared
of monsters… I guess I got carried away. Don’t let any of the grown-ups know,
though, okay?
[After Jinn check his legs…]
Jinn: Anyway…my leg’s feeling better now. Let’s head back to the village. I’ll
race ya—try and keep up!
[Later, Vaan, Penelo and Jinn returns to the nomad village. Upon arrival…]
Masyua: Jinn made it back home safe and sound. He is a good boy, but how his
mind wanders! He never thinks of the worry it causes me! I’m sorry if he was
any trouble. Please, take these with my thanks.
[Masyua gave Vaan and Penelo 50 Gil, 2 Potions and 3 Teleport Stones. After
that…]
Masyua: Jinn gave you a Sunstone, yes? I hope it may be of some help to you.
[Vaan and Penelo return to Rabanastre. Upon entering the area where Dalan’s
House is…]
Penelo: Hey, Vaan?
Vaan: Hmm?
Penelo: It’s been a long time since we did anything together. Too long. I had a
really good time.
[There was a brief pause.]
Penelo: Well, I should probably get back to the store. Actually, I was kind of
supposed to be watching the place for Migelo.
[As Penelo was about to walk away…]
Penelo: And, Vaan—try to stay out of trouble, for me? I don’t know what I’d do
if you weren’t here, if something happened to you.
Vaan: I’m not going anywhere, okay?
Penelo: That’s what I wanted to hear. See ya later.
[Penelo left the scene.]
Vaan: Sorry, Penelo.
[Vaan enters Dalan’s House. Inside, Vaan talks to Dalan.]
Dalan: Oh ho! So you’ve got a Sunstone, have you? Hand it over, m’boy, and I’ll
use it to give the Crescent Stone back its Magicks like I promised.
[Vaan gave the Sunstone to Dalan. Later…]
Dalan: Now you’ll be wanting to know how to sneak into the palace, eh? First,
you go to Storehouse Five. You know the one. Two doors she has. Now the right
takes Vaan Ratsbane to his territorial hunting grounds in the sewerbottom… But
that’s not the way you’ll go. No, you’ll take the left door, down into the
Garamsythe Waterway. The waterway leads to a stair, the stair to the palace
cellars. That’s your way in. But don’t go counting your Gil just yet, m’boy.
Getting into the palace was the easy part. The way into the treasury is
carefully hidden. That’s where this Crescent Stone comes in. The Magicks it
bears can open the hidden door to the treasury, you see. Listen, Vaan, for the
words I shall speak are most important, and not to be forgotten. Do you
understand? “The Signet yearns for Sunstone’s strength, to light the clouded
way.” Once in the palace, you’ll find the Signet Tile. Very important. Give to
it the sun’s power, and it will light your path. Very well. Oh, a warning: Be
aware that if you’re caught…you’ll spend the rest of your short life rotting in
the Nalbina Dungeons. So look sharp, m’boy. And don’t go running off before
you’re ready. Plans freshly hatched have a habit of tumbling from the
nest…straight into the hunter’s stewpot. Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh.
[Vaan receives the Crescent Stone. As Vaan leaves Dalan’s House, the camera
switches to the Garamsythe Waterway where the soldiers positions themselves
there and as one of the soldiers approaches Vossler…]
Soldier: Squads 3 through 6 are in place. They stand ready. So far the
Imperials haven’t noticed a thing.
Vossler: Then go now and hurry the others. By night fall, we must ensure all
our men are in place.
[The soldiers move out. The camera then shows a young woman who mysteriously
appeared at the scene. Later, Vaan proceeds to Storehouse Five. Upon arrival,
Kytes appears near the area to Garamsythe Waterway.]
Kytes: Hey, Vaan! I finally worked out how to get the door on the left side
open! I hope there’s somethin’ in there besides rats… I wanted you to go in
first, so I waited for you to come before openin’ it. Well, that’s one of the
reasons I waited… Thing is, I’m gonna need some special tools to open the door…
Gonna need you to go fetch ‘em for me. I know, I know. Not the most exciting
thing to do, is it? Heh, heh. I’m just messin’ with ya. I’ve got everything I
need ready to go! Hang on while I open it…
[Kytes approaches the locked door as the camera blacks out.]
Kytes: (unlocking the door) Hmm, let’s see… Yeah, that should do it… Huh? Ungh,
Urgh. Angh! Hrooph!
[After that, Kytes has already unlocked the door as he approaches Vaan.]
Kytes: It’s open! Now we’ve got a whole ‘nother place to explore! Oh, and I
almost forgot. Take these with ya before you go. No tellin’ what’s down
there…might come in handy.
[Kytes gave Vaan 2 Potions and 4 Eye Drops. Vaan proceeds to the Garamsythe
Waterway. Upon arrival, Vaan makes his way to the stairways to The Royal Palace
of Rabanastre.]
Vaan: The palace should be right up these stairs.
[Vaan is about to get ready to go upstairs.]
Vaan: Won’t be easy getting out. Am I ready for this?
[Vaan has already made the decision to proceed upstairs. After that, we watch a
movie of the fireworks setting out to the skies from the palace. Then, the
camera shows a hover bike descending to the palace’s floor. Then, a man with a
gun disembarks from the hover bike where the mysterious woman with bunny ears
is driving in.]
Man: Hmm.
[The camera switches back to Vaan who arrived at The Royal Palace of
Rabanastre. Vaan goes through a doorway and in the next area, Vaan witnesses
some soldiers facing the other palace servants in the palace.]
Imperial Soldier 1: Have you gathered up all of the occasionals? …Good. You’ll
be on clean-up duty when the fete’s over. Wait here until we’re ready for you.
Imperial Soldier 2: No one goes to the upper floor until we give the order.
Step out of line and you WILL be punished.
[The two Imperial soldiers left the scene. As Vaan tries to approach the stairs
where an Imperial guards the path…]
Imperial Soldier: Wait here until I’ve further directions for you.
[As Vaan was about to leave…]
Palace Servant: …What’s he doing? Trying to go upstairs?
[Vaan approaches the palace servant and talks to him.]
Palace Servant: Trying to go upstairs, ain’t you! I know… Yer hungry! I don’t
blame you. An empty stomach’d make me want to crash the fete, too! No, no, no
use tryin’ to hide it! Look here, I’ll help you out.
[Later…]
Palace Servant: Okay, so press ? to call the guard. I’ll handle him when he
comes, and you make for the stairs! Ah, get too close and he’s liable to notice
you. Let’s give ‘er a try!
[Vaan attempts to call out the Imperial guard.]
Vaan: Hellooo!
Palace Servant: Now’s yer chance! Get goin’!
[Vaan succeeded in getting upstairs to the second floor. Upon arrival, the
camera shows the Imperial soldiers around the area as Vaan arrives.]
Vaan: What was it Old Dalan said? “The Signet yearns for Sunstone’s strength,
to light the clouded way.” But there was more… Oh yeah! “Once in the palace,
you’ll find the Signet Tile. Give to it the sun’s power, and it will light your
path.” Looks like I’ve got a Signet to find.
[As Vaan sneaks through the hallways, he managed to find the Signet Tile.]
Vaan: A beautiful Signet is painted upon the floor. It appears to be a
representation of a lion.
[Vaan uses the Crescent Stone on the Signet of a lion and the glowing light
appears in one of the walls. Vaan proceeds to the area with the glowing light.
As Vaan approaches the wall with the glowing light, a secret door opened in
front of him. Vaan enters the Secret Passage. Inside…]
Vaan: Well, that takes care of the secret passage. Now where’s this treasure…
[The secret door suddenly closes on Vaan.]
Vaan: Hey, watch it! Guess it’s not leaving me much choice.
[Vaan moves on and notices a hidden switch. As Vaan flicks the hidden switch,
the sound of the door can be heard, unlocked. Vaan approaches a suspicious door
and enters it. Inside the treasure room, Vaan looks for the treasure he is
find. Then, Vaan noticed a Goddess statue on the other side as its face reveals
a Magicite. Vaan takes the Magicite and then…]
Voice of the Man: Quite a performance.
[The man appeared at the scene.]
Vaan: Who are you?
Man: I play the leading man, who else?
[Suddenly, the woman with bunny ears appeared behind Vaan.]
Man: Fran, the Magicite.
Fran: Now then. I’ll take that.
Vaan: No you won’t. I found it. It’s mine.
Man: And then when I take it from you, it’ll be mine.
[The man and the woman with bunny ears who will be known as Fran from this
point on faces Vaan as Vaan refuse to give the Magicite to them. Suddenly,
voices can be heard as something is going on. The camera shows another door
opening. The man and Fran look at each other.]
Man: Exit stage right.
Fran: The Gods do not smile on us.
Man: I like it better that way.
[Vaan makes his escape and the camera switches to The Garden Stairs where Vaan
arrives and as he makes it to the top stairway, Vaan opens the door and exits
the palace. We watch a movie of Vaan who arrived at the top part of palace area
where a chaotic war is taking place. As Vaan watches the knights fighting each
other with swords, the camera shows an airship which appears at the scene.]
Vaan: What’s going on?
[The airship fires its cannon at the knights near the palace and the explosion
from the ground knocked Vaan back from his position a little. The woman who was
with Vossler can be briefly seen with her sword and shield drawn. The woman
then witnessed the explosion just now. Then, the camera shows the man, who
appears at the scene and approaches Vaan.]
Man: The Ifrit, eh? That’s quite an entrance.
[Vaan glances at the man while kneeling.]
Man: Impeccable timing. If I didn’t know better, I’d say they were waiting all
along.
[Then, the airship fired another cannon at the knights, causing some explosions
in that section.]
Man: Stop running!
[Vaan tries to run away, but the hover bike that Fran is riding in, surrounds
Vaan along with the man.]
Man: End of the line!
[Vaan gasped as he faces the man.]
Man: You have something that belongs to me.
[Suddenly, the camera shows a searchlight which lightens over the man and as
the man runs…]
Knight: More this way!
[The knights chases after the man as he makes a run for it.]
Man: Fran! Let’s move!
[Fran drove her hover bike away as the man grabs Vaan and are about to make a
leap.]
Man: Off with you!
[As the man and Vaan leap off the palace, Fran in her hover bike arrived just
in time and the man and Vaan board the hover bike. The man holds Vaan’s arm as
he almost fell to his death.]
Vaan: Let go of me!
Man: Keep this up and I will!
[As Vaan continues to struggle, Fran suddenly is losing control of her hover
bike.]
Man: What’s going on, Fran?
Fran: I don’t know. It’s not heeding me.
Man: Ugh! I don’t have time for this.
Vaan: I—I’m slipping!
Man: Not good!
[Suddenly, the airship fires a third cannon at the area near the palace, thus
causing the hover bike to crash. Later, the camera shows the hover bike which
is now totaled.]
Fran: What happened? Our hover didn’t just drop—it disappeared.
Man: Bah. Forget it. Even if we could fly…the Ifrit’s playing with fire, and
I’d rather not get burned.
[The camera shows the man who glances at Fran with a slight smile.]
Man: We’ll go the old-fashioned way.
[The camera shows the man from first-person view where he glances at Fran and
Vaan.]
Man: Not many Viera where you come from, thief?
Vaan: It’s Vaan. Sorry…
[There was a brief pause.]
Man: Well, Fran is special…in that she’d deign to partner with a hume.
Fran: Oh? Like a Sky Pirate that chooses to steal through the sewers?
Vaan: (getting excited) Pirates? You’re Sky Pirates? So you have an airship?
Balthier: It’s Balthier.
[The man, who will be known as Balthier from this point on stands up.]
Balthier: Listen thief—Vaan. If you ever want to see your home again, you do
exactly as I say. Myself, Fran, and you. We’re working together now. Understood?
[The camera shows Balthier in first-person view who glances at the Magicite
that Vaan is holding. Vaan hides the Magicite from Balthier.]
Vaan: Don’t even think you’re getting this.
Balthier: The thought never crossed my mind.
[Balthier and Fran join Vaan. Before Vaan’s group moves on…]
Balthier: Ah, Vaan. There’s something I want to check before we set out. As I
thought. You don’t know much about Gambits yet, do you? Listen carefully—I
don’t care to repeat myself. For each Gambit, you can combine one action with a
target for that action. Example: You can arrange that Cure be cast on an ally
whose HP falls below fifty percent. Useful, that. Of course, one error of
judgment, and you could well find yourself throwing punches at that same ally.
If you’ve a good head on your shoulders, it should come easily enough. Hmm… I
fear a more detailed explanation is in order.
[Later, after Balthier explained the whole details of the Gambits to Vaan…]
Balthier: We’re like to come across new actions and targets, so don’t be afraid
to experiment with new Gambit combinations. But don’t put all of your faith in
any one combination. With each passing day, the world finds new and exciting
ways to kill a man. Be flexible! If you find yourself up against beasts that
don’t take well to fire, create a Gambit to cast Fire on nearby foes. Likewise,
should we face a creature that uses Poison, a Gambit to cast Poisona on
poisoned allies just might come in handy. A bit much to take in? Don’t let it
worry you—You’re in good company. Yes, these sewers are thick with the bones of
others who had similar “difficulties.”
[After that…]
Balthier: Let’s be off then, shall we?
[Vaan’s group approaches the dead soldiers.]
Balthier: Insurgents. Most like they thought to take advantage of a lax watch
while the fete’s on. …To feed the good consul a length of steel for his supper.
I should think Vayne used to such hospitality. Clever. He used himself as the
bait to draw them near, and then sent in the Air Brigade. A fine, bloody
banquet.
[The camera shows the dead soldiers’ body which are still from the floor.]
Balthier: Hmph. I daresay I’ve soiled my cuffs. If a dungeon’s waiting for us
at the end of the night, it had best have a chance of wardrobe.
[Vaan’s group moves on to the next area. In the next area, the camera shows the
woman from before with her sword and shield, surrounded by the enemy soldiers.
As the enemy soldiers try to approach the woman, the woman killed off some of
the enemy soldiers.]
Woman: Who would be next?
Enemy Soldier: Close Ranks! Bring her down!
[As the enemy soldiers surrounds the woman who is about to step off the edge of
the dead end…]
Vaan: Jump down!
[The woman gasped as she heard Vaan’s voice.]
Vaan: Hurry!
[The woman jumps off the high area and Vaan catches her from the jump.]
Enemy Soldier: She’s not alone!
Fran: Our Ranks grow by the hour.
Balthier: And our troubles with them.
[Vaan’s group fights the Imperial Swordsmen. After Vaan’s group defeats the
Imperial Swordsmen, Vaan approaches the woman.]
Vaan: You all right?
Woman: Thank you.
Vaan: Um, I’m Vaan. And this is Balthier and—
[The camera shows Balthier stepping away from the scene.]
Vaan: Hey! (to the woman) What’s your name?
Amalia: Amalia.
[There was a brief pause.]
Vaan: Amalia, huh? Nice to meet you.
[The woman who will be known as Amalia from this point on, turns the other way,
facing the next area.]
Amalia: There were others with me…
Fran: I’m sorry.
Amalia: No…
[Suddenly, Vaan’s Magicite started emanating red glowing lights.]
Vaan: Huh?
Balthier: Oh, now isn’t that impressive.
Vaan: Don’t get any ideas. I said it’s mine.
Balthier: I’m afraid the jury’s still out on that one.
Amalia: You stole that?
Vaan: Yeah!
[Amalia sighs in frustration.]
Fran: Have you finished? When the guards don’t report in, they’ll come looking
for us.
Balthier: If they aren’t already.
Vaan: (to Amalia) You should come with us. Better than being by yourself.
[There was a brief pause.]
Amalia: Very well.
[Amalia walks away from the scene.]
Vaan: (to Balthier) What’s wrong with her?
Balthier: Urgh. You have a lot to learn before we even get started on your
thievery.
Vaan: What’s that mean?
[Vaan’s group approaches Amalia and talks to her.]
Amalia: The situation requires I accept such help as I find. Thought it be from
thieves. I shall accompany you until we find my companions. No longer.
Balthier: (to Vaan) Let’s think of her as a “Guest”, then. Unlike Fran or
myself, our “Guest” probably won’t be taking orders from anyone anytime soon.
And she’ll leave when she pleases. So, we keep to our affairs, and she to hers.
I doubt we’ll find her wanting in valor… Being such an upstanding member of the
insurgence.
Amalia: Resistance.
[Amalia joins Vaan’s group.]
Amalia: Well, what are we waiting for?
[Vaan’s group moves on to the next area. Upon arrival of the next area, Vaan’s
group were surrounded by 4 Flans. Vaan’s group fights 4 Flans. After Vaan’s
group defeats 4 Flans, the remains of the Flans falls into the waterfall.
Vaan’s group moves on. Vaan’s group eventually arrived in the area with various
stairways. Then suddenly, a fireball ricochets around the area. Then, Firemane
was revealed. Vaan’s group fights Firemane. After Vaan’s group defeats
Firemane…]
Voice of Vayne: Stand where you are!
[The camera shows the soldiers aiming their crossbows at Vaan’s group as Vayne
appeared at the scene. As Amalia tries to approach Vayne…]
Balthier: (stopping Amalia) Now is not the time.
[The camera shows the group of soldiers who approaches Vaan’s group and
apprehends them. The camera then shows Amalia who glances at Vayne with anger.
Later, the camera switches to Lowtown where the group of soldiers and citizens
gathers around the area.]
Faint Voice of the Soldier 1: They’re the thieves who stole into the palace.
Faint Voice of the Soldier 2: Is that what the commotion last night was about?
[The camera shows Vaan’s group, who were apprehended and their arms from the
front are bonded to the shackles.]
Amalia: They think me some common thief.
Balthier: Better than a common assassin.
[The soldier shoves Amalia as the other soldiers take Amalia away.]
Amalia: These people have done nothing. Release them.
Vaan: What are you doing?
Amalia: Don’t interrupt me, I’m thinking.
[After the soldier take Amalia into custody, the camera shows Vayne who glances
at Vaan as Vaan can be seen, angered.
Voice of Penelo: Wait!
[Vaan gasped as the camera shows the soldiers who try to restrain Penelo, who
tries to stop them from taking Vaan’s group into custody.]
Penelo: He didn’t know what he was doing! You have to let him go! You have to!
Vaan: Penelo!
[As the soldiers try to make Penelo settle down…]
Vaan: Sorry. That dinner’ll have to wait.
Penelo: I told you!
Soldier: That’s enough!
[The soldier pounds Vaan’s head and he kneels to the floor.]
Penelo: Leave him alone!
[Penelo frees herself from the soldiers restraining and as she tries to run
towards Vaan, Balthier blocks the way.]
Balthier: Hold onto this for me, would you? Just until I bring Vaan back.
[Balthier gave Penelo a handkerchief as she is unhappy. Then…]
Soldier: On your feet! You, over here!
Balthier: All right, all right. Edgy, aren’t we?
[The camera shows two Bangaas who hides from the scene.]
Bangaa 1: It’s Balthier, my brother.
Bangaa 2: What does that philanderer think he’s doing? I was to kill Balthier,
not those addle-pated Imperials!
[Later the camera switches to a bright white hospital patient room where Reks
sits in a chair as Vaan enters at the scene with Galbana Lilies.]
Vaan: I brought you some of those flowers you like: Galbana Lilies. Remember?
You always said how they smelled nice, and how pretty they were. Remember?
[Reks does not respond.]
Vaan: The King—
[Reks can be seen not himself.]
Vaan: Did you? Were you really a part of it?
[The camera shows Reks who still is not responding.]
Vaan: Even if—Even if you were—(gasped) Captain Basch must have tricked you
into it!
[As Vaan approaches Reks, Reks’ entire body vanishes from the scene. Vaan then
receives a ring in the palm of his hand. Vaan leaves the Galbana Lilies on the
chair and left the scene. Later, the camera switches to Vaan who woke up in a
dungeon.]
Voice of Balthier: You’re awake.
Vaan: Where are we?
[There was a brief pause.]
Balthier: Prison, where else? More a dungeon, but it’s really all the same.
[Vaan checks around the area and suddenly, a slight scream can be heard in the
process. Vaan then nearly tripped by a petrified corpse and gasped from it.]
Balthier: Relax. It’s just a corpse. Jump at every little thing down here and
you’ll wear yourself out. (yawning) It’s not even a proper dungeon. They just
sealed off the bottom level of the fortress. Take a look around. We’re not the
first they’ve thrown down here.
Vaan: Where’s Fran?
Balthier: She’s off trying to find us a way out.
[As Vaan tries to move out, she suddenly heard another screaming. Balthier
stands up.]
Balthier: Remember what curiosity killed. Just a friendly word of advice.
(takes out a water pouch) This is all the water we’ve got. I’d save your
strength if I were you.
[Vaan walks out as Balthier shows a slight smile. Vaan in the Nalbina Dungeon
tries to escape. Upon reaching the next area, the camera shows Vaan in a giant
coliseum where as he gasped from the view of it. Suddenly, a badly injured Seeq
prisoner fell near Vaan as Vaan dodges. Then, two hostile Seeq prisoners appear
and as they approach the helpless injured Seeq prisoner with their clubs ready…]
Vaan: No, don’t!
[The two hostile Seeq prisoners who kept on beating down the helpless Seeq
prisoners kill the injured Seeq prisoner with their clubs. Then, the hostile
Seeq prisoners glance at Vaan and approach him.]
Vaan: He was defenseless…
[The 2 hostile Seeq prisoners with their clubs muttered something that Vaan
could not understand. Suddenly, the camera shows another hostile Seeq prisoner
who dives down from the scene and gave a surprise attack to Vaan as Vaan is
knocked out which the camera can be seen blacked out. Later, the camera
switches to Vaan whose left face has a bloody scrape, dragged into the enclosed
arena by a hostile Seeq prisoner. Vaan tries to escape, but all four gates were
sealed before he could make a run for it. As the 3 hostile Seeq prisoner tries
to approach Vaan while uttering unknown languages…]
Voice of Balthier: Something stinks in here all right. I’ve changed my mind.
This is no dungeon, it’s a sty.
[As the hostile Seeq prisoners try to speak with their language to Balthier,
the camera shows Balthier spitting to the other side before glancing at the
hostile Seeq prisoners.]
Balthier: I said you’re the one that stinks, Hamshanks. Here me now?
[Balthier drops down to the arena where Vaan is at.]
Balthier: You all right, Vaan?
[As the 3 hostile Seeq prepares themselves, Vaan and Balthier without their
equipments fight the 3 Seeq prisoner Daguza, Galeedo and Gwitch. Using whatever
strength Vaan and Balthier had with them, they defeated Daguza, Galeedo and
Gwitch. After that, the camera shows the prisoners approaching the closer area
of the higher floor, glancing at Vaan and Balthier. Then suddenly, the camera
shows the knight soldiers appearing at the scene. One of the knight leader
appeared and as he unmasked his helmet, he glanced at the arena, which seems to
be empty. However, the camera shows Vaan and Balthier taking their hiding
place.]
Balthier: Great, they just don’t give up, do they?
[The camera shows the humanoid-reptile that forced the knight leader out of the
way as two Bangaas appearing at the scene.]
Balthier: Now is looking like a good time for us to leave.
[The camera then shows Fran who approaches the closed gate from the inside.]
Fran: Through the oubliette, there’s a way out. Only—
Balthier: Only you sense the mist.
[Balthier crawls under a lower opening of the gate. After getting through…]
Balthier: Then we’ll need weapons.
[Vaan also managed to crawl through the gate. Then…]
Knight Leader: What did you call me? Say that again!
Bangaa: What, you couldn’t hear? I merely said that the lot of you are
incompetent fools. If you’ve the Sky Pirate in your hands, where is he?
Knight Leader: You’d have done better, Ba’Gamnan? By your own words, it was the
Imperial Army who caught this Sky Pirate of yours. We’ve done your job for you!
We don’t require the assistance of filthy headhunters. The Empire will restore
order here.
Ba’Gamnan: Eh? What’s that you say now? Maybe I’ll whet my blade on you…before
I kill Balthier.
Voice of the Judge: That’s enough, Ba’Gamnan.
[Suddenly, the camera shows the judge who appeared at the scene.]
Fran: A judge.
Vaan: Judge?
Balthier: Hmph. The self-proclaimed guardians of law and order in Archadia.
They’re the Elite Guard of House Solidor. Which effectively makes them the
commanders of the Imperial Army.
[The camera shows the judge who approaches one of the Bangaa who will be known
as Ba’Gamnan from this point on and the knight leader.]
Balthier: If you ask me, they’re more executioners than judges. Not a friendly
lot, at any rate. What are they doing here?
[As the judge approaches Ba’Gamnan and the knight leader…]
Judge: The Emperor is willing to overlook race for his more talented servants.
However, those that do not show respect will receive none in kind.
Ba’Gamnan: Your Honor…
Judge: You travel freely through our lands because the Emperor wills it. Am I
correct?
Ba’Gamnan: Bah…
[Ba’Gamnan walks away and as the judge walks downstairs with the knight leader…]
Judge: Where is the Captain?
Knight Leader: We have him in solitary, Your Honor. We’re ready to begin our
interrogation.
Judge: This does not concern you, bounty hunter.
Ba’Gamnan: Bah! He’s in here somewhere! Find him!
Bangaa: - Bwagi, that way!
Bwagi: - I was going this way!
Ba’Gamnan: (frustrated) Bah!
[As the camera shows the knights trying to find Vaan’s group…]
Balthier: Time for the hare to follow the fox.
Vaan: Huh?
Fran: The Magicks binding the door to the oubliette are quite strong. Too
strong even for my talents.
Balthier: (places his hand on Vaan’s left shoulder) That’s why we’ll get them
to open it for us.
Vaan: How is going deeper into this place—
Balthier: (interrupting) What’s wrong? You don’t trust her? Viera’s noses are
sharp. If she says there’s a way out, there’s a way out.
[Vaan’s group makes a run for it as the camera shows the knights and the
humanoid-reptiles searching for Vaan’s group. The camera switches to the next
area where Vaan’s group passes by a room with items. Just as Balthier and Vaan
were about to take off, Fran stops and noticed all the items and equipments
they were missing.
Fran: Look.
Balthier: Ah! The prison repository of wrested relics and raiments.
Vaan: So our things are in here?
Balthier: That’s what I said.
[After Vaan’s group recovered their lost items and equipments…]
Balthier: Ah.
[Vaan’s group also found the map to the Nalbina Dungeon. Vaan’s group moves on
to the next area. In the next area, the camera shows the knight soldiers
guarding the area and as the big door was about to close on Vaan’s group,
Vaan’s group managed to get past the door before it closes completely. Then,
the camera shows the judge who enters another area accompanied by two knight
soldiers. As Vaan’s group takes their hiding place…]
Balthier: There are more turnkeys than cutpurses down here. I’ve had my fill of
chains. Let’s tread lightly, shall we?
[Vaan’s group moves on. As Vaan’s group makes their way to another gate, Vaan’s
group takes their hiding position as the camera shows the judge and the knights
approaching as the mage knight casts a spell to open the gate. After that, the
gate shines as some of the knights try to block the view from the brightness.
The judge and the knights enter the gateway. Vaan’s group makes their way
through the gate. In the next area, the camera shows the judge and the knights
who raises the cage to the level that the judge is at where Basch is bonded in
chains. The judge then takes off his armored helmet, revealing his face.]
Judge: You have grown very thin, Basch.
[The camera shows Vaan’s group who witnesses the scene as Vaan gasped.]
Judge: Less than a shadow. Less than a man. Sentenced to death and yet you
live. Why?
Basch: To silence Ondore. How many times must I say it?
Judge: Is that all?
Basch: Why not ask Vayne himself? Is he not one of your masters?
Judge: Ehh! We’ve caught a leader of the insurgence. She is being brought from
Rabanastre. The woman Amalia. Who could that be?
Basch: …
Judge: Such a faithful hound to cling so to a fallen kingdom.
Basch: Bette than throwing it away.
[The judge puts his armored helmet back on his head.]
Judge: Throwing it away? As you threw away our homeland?
[The judge and the knights left the scene. Vaan’s group then approaches Basch’s
cage.]
Basch: Who’s there?
Balthier: This the place?
Fran: The mist is flowing through this room. It must be going somewhere.
Balthier: Hmm.
Basch: You! You’re no Imperials. Please, you must get me out—
Balthier: It’s against my policy to speak with the dead. Especially when they
happen to be kingslayers.
Basch: I did not kill him.
Balthier: Is that so? Glad to hear it.
Basch: (to Vaan) Please, get me out. For the sake of Dalmasca.
[Vaan seemed angered and as he angrily climbs on Basch’s gate…]
Vaan: (extremely pissed off) Dalmasca!? What do you care about Dalmasca!?
Everything that’s happened is because of you! Everyone that’s died, every
single one! (getting emotional) Even my brother—(pissed) YOU KILLED MY BROTHER!
Balthier: Quiet! The guards will hear.
[Fran can be seen sensing the knight soldiers will come and then…]
Fran: I’m dropping it.
[Fran flicks the lever and as Basch’s cage lowers…]
Balthier: Pirates without a sky.
[Balthier jumps to the cage as Vaan’s group rides the cage down to the chasm.
The camera shows the judge and the knights who noticed that the cage with Basch
vanished. Later, the camera shows the cage which is already destroyed as Basch
is freed from it.]
Vaan: (charging towards Basch) AHHHHHH!!!
[As Vaan angrily tries to throw a punch a Basch, Balthier grabbed Vaan’s right
arm and threw him back from Basch’s distance.]
Vaan: Eahhh!
Balthier: (frustrated) Spare us your quiddities.
Vaan: (angry) Yeah, but—But he’s a—
Balthier: A traitor. I know. Stay here and fight, if you want. (to Basch) If
you can walk, let’s go.
Vaan: (confused) You’re taking him with us?
Balthier: We could use another sword arm.
[Basch stands up.]
Basch: And you have it.
Vaan: (frustrated) Err…!
[Basch joins Vaan’s group and in Barheim Passage, Vaan’s group moves on. Vaan’s
group approaches the Timeworn Device and examines it. As Vaan’s group tries to
press it…]
Vaan: Huh. Guess it’s not working.
Balthier: Let’s have a look. Hm…the fuse is blown. That would explain why
there’s no power reaching the switch. If the wiring is any indication, I’d say
this is a central power relay of some sort. As it stands, I doubt we’ll find
much still running down here.
[Vaan’s group then notices Burrogh sitting near a wall and Vaan’s group talks
to him.]
Burrogh: Don’ get many visitors down here. Come scavengin’ fer odds and ends,
have you? Oh, the way out? It’s just back up those stairs—To smithereens, you
say!? Then there’s nothin’ left but to find some other way out through these
tunnels. You’ll need to get the power workin’ again, ‘fore that gate’ll budge,
though. The fuse in that contraption up the stairs is blown…but this oughta fix
it up.
[Vaan’s group received the Tube Fuse.]
Burrogh: Made that Tube Fuse from parts I found down in these very tunnels.
It’s good as any you’ll find, and better ‘an most, mark my words.
[Vaan’s group returns to the Power Relay switch. As Vaan’s group inserts the
Tube Fuse into the Power Relay switch. Then, after the power is activated,
Vaan’s group used the gate switchboard and opened the gate.]
Burrogh: I see you got the gate open, oughta be able to look fer all manner of
ways out, now. While the lights are on, the passage ain’t so bad. But let the
charge drop, and some fierce beasts start comin’ out in the dark. Openin’ this
gate probably took the charge down some. That gauge oughta show you how much
charge is left. Hrm, ‘but thirty percent to operate somethin’s the size of
these gates, I’d say. Who knows how many more of these gates they got down
here. You look fer these switchboards, you oughta be able to make yer way.
[Vaan’s group moves on to the next area. In the next area, Vaan’s group
witnessed a Battery Mimic absorbing the electrical power from the power source.]
Vaan: Hey! Who turned out the lights? One of those!?
Balthier: I’ve heard of these: Mimics. They disguise themselves as all manner
of things, then strike when you’re least wary. Some of them have a fondness for
energy, I’m told. They gorge themselves on the stuff till there’s naught left.
Vaan: So…what happens then?
[Suddenly, the camera shows a Zombie risen from the dead as Fran glances at it.]
Balthier: Lights out. And it’s worse in the dark. Much worse. So, let them get
too close to one of those conduits and they’ll suck it dry. But don’t worry.
It’ll give the energy back, if you ask nicely. Sticking with a sword helps too.
Clock’s ticking!
[Vaan’s group eventually made their way to the area to the north and south
junction of the train tracks tunnel. In the junction tunnel…]
Fran: The mist seethes.
Balthier: It reeks. Something’s close.
[The camera shows Basch who takes some armor gear from a knight’s corpse’s and
also picks up a sword as well. Basch tries out his sword wielding skills.]
Balthier: Nice moves there, Captain.
Vaan: You mean “traitor.”
Balthier: So they say. But I didn’t see him kill anyone.
Vaan: My brother did.
Basch: … Reks.
[There was a brief pause, as Vaan looked angered.]
Basch: He said he had a brother two years younger. I see. He meant you. Your
brother. What became—
Vaan: He’s dead.
Basch: (unhappy) I’m sorry.
Vaan: (slightly angered) It was you who killed him!
[There was another brief pause.]
Basch: I give you my word: that was not the way of it.
[The camera shows the past of Dalmasca as Basch reminisces the time of the
soldiers’ slaughter in the King’s throne room.]
Voice of Reks: Reks, sir. My name’s Reks.
[The camera shows Basch getting arrested by the knights. Then, the camera shows
more of the soldiers getting slaughtered as Basch can be seen killing off
soldiers by soldiers.]
Voice of Reks: He’s two years younger than I. Living in Rabanastre.
Voice of Vossler: It’s time, Basch! Save the discussion for later.
Voice of Reks: But if we arrive after he’s signed the treaty—
[The camera shows Basch and a soldier who were surrounded by the knight
soldiers trying to arrest them.]
Voice of the Soldier: Sir! We have little time! You must go to the King!
Voice of Basch: It’s as I feared. They’re slowing us down.
[The camera later showed Basch getting arrested as the first-person view shows
Reks’ last moments.]
Voice of Reks: (dying) Captain, why? Our King—What have you done?
[The camera shows another character with Basch’s complete resemblance.]
Voice of the Unknown Man: His Majesty was a traitor.
[The camera then shows the Basch’s body double that approaches Basch as Reks
falls to the floor and dies. The reminiscences ends as the camera switches back
to the present with Vaan’s group as Basch sits on the floor.]
Balthier: A twin brother? Fancy that. Hmm. But still, the pieces fit. I’ll give
you that much. And he did look like you.
[The camera shows Vaan who faces away from Basch in anger.]
Vaan: I don’t believe you.
Basch: Of course not. It was my fault that Reks was there. I am sorry.
Vaan: (to Basch and clenching his fist in sadness) My brother, he trusted you.
He trusted you, and he lost everything. How can I believe you?
Basch: (stands up) Not me then. Believe in your brother. He was a fine soldier.
He fought to the last to protect his homeland. No. Surely he fought to protect
his brother.
Vaan: (faces Basch in anger) You don’t know anything!
Balthier: (to Vaan) Believe what you want to. Whatever it takes to make you
happy. (walking away) What’s done is done.
[Vaan’s group moves on. Eventually, they made their way to Terminus No. 4
Adjunct. As Vaan proceeds to the next area, the camera shows the Tiny Mimics
around the place along with the Mimic Queen. Vaan’s group fights Mimic Queen
the Tiny Mimics. After Vaan’s group defeats Mimic Queen and the Tiny Mimics,
the Mimic Queen malfunctions and the entire area of Barheim Passage shakes and
is about to collapse. Vaan’s group makes a run for it as they have successfully
escaped from the remains of Barheim Passage. Later, the camera switches to
Vaan’s group who made it out and arrived in the Desert of Rabanastre. As Vaan’s
group glances around the area…]
Basch: To think Dalmascan air could taste so sweet.
Vaan: (to Balthier) Where are we?
Balthier: The Estersand, by the look of it. Let’s back to Rabanastre before we
shrivel up. (to Basch) By your leave, Captain.
Basch: Yes, the hour of my return is already over late. The people may hate me,
but that does not free me of my charge.
[Vaan’s group returns to Rabanastre. Upon returning…]
Basch: I thank you.
Balthier: I avoid crowds, if I were you. In this town you’re still a traitor,
you know.
Basch: The resistance will surely find me soon. (faces Vaan) Fates will we meet
again. I would pay my respects to your brother.
[Basch left the scene.]
Balthier: (to Vaan) You’re a fugitive now, to. Stay low for a while.
[As Balthier and Fran were about to take off the scene…]
Vaan: What about the stone?
Balthier: Do as you like. That stone’s ill-favored.
Fran: We feel regret. We sought that stone and found ourselves only worry.
Balthier: You offering it?
Vaan: It’s mine!
Balthier: Then why do you ask? Our regards to your girl.
Fran: We stay in Rabanastre a while.
[Balthier and Fran left the scene. As Vaan looks at the red Magicite stone…]
Vaan: (to himself) What do you think? Can I trust Basch? I gotta get rid of
this thing. But maybe I should show it to Penelo first. So she knows I got
something. She’d be at Migelo’s place this time of day.
[Vaan proceeds to Migelo’s Sundries. Upon entering, Vaan noticed Kytes standing
at the scene.]
Kytes: (worried) Vaan, is it really you? I heard you got took off to Nalbina!
Vaan: The Imperials’ll need more than a dungeon to stop me.
Kytes: Broke out of a dungeon? Whoa!
Vaan: Hey, try and keep it down, wouldya? Penelo isn’t around, is she? Out on a
delivery, maybe?
Kytes: Nope, haven’t seen her all day. Not like her to up and skip out on work
like that. Migelo’s not here either. He went running off somewhere a little
while ago.
Vaan: So much for my big welcome. Guess everybody’s busy.
Kytes: I got my hands full watching the shop…and Old Dalan had something for me
to do, but I can’t get away.
Vaan: Old Dalan, huh? Tell you what. I’ll go see him for you.
Kytes: (excited) Really?
Vaan: (scratching his head) Well, nothing better to do.
[Vaan proceeds to Lowtown and visits Old Dalan’s Place. Inside, Vaan talks to
Dalan.]
Dalan: Well, well. Look who we have here! Heard you were sent off to Nalbina?
Vaan: And I got out of there as fast as I could. But it was all worth it,
Dalan. Here, look at this!
Dalan: My, my, my. Quite a treasure you’ve got there.
Vaan: Well, you know, I couldn’t have done it without your help.
Dalan: So, there is more to this gutter-churl than first meets the eye. Vaan,
I’ve an errand: A simple favor to beg of you. I was going to ask that Kytes to
go, but I should think that you ought to do. No—no I think you’re just the one.
There’s a fellow by the name of Azelas, and I need you to bring this sword to
him.
[Dalan takes out a Sword of the Old Order.]
Vaan: That’s—that’s a Sword of the Old Order.
Dalan: Speak my name when you arrive. That should be enough to get you in to
see him. I’ve made a note on your map showing you where he can be found. Mind
you, you are to deliver the sword to him personally.
Vaan: I will. Hey, Dalan? Could I get you to do something for me? I need to
find out where Penelo is. I wanted to show her what I got from the palace, but
I haven’t been able to find her anywhere. Can you let me know if you hear
anything?
Dalan: You can just leave that to me.
Vaan: Thanks, Dalan.
Dalan: And so it is done. But will it be enough to remind him of what the order
once meant?
[Vaan proceeds to the area where Dalan told him to go to. Upon arrival, Vaan
talks to Balzac.]
Vaan: I’m supposed to deliver something to a man, name of Azelas. This is the
place, right?
Balzac: And who was it told you that?
Vaan: Old Dalan. He said I have to give this to him personally.
Balzac: Does nothing get past that Dalan? He has ears in every wall. All right,
get inside. But not a word of what you see or hear in there, you got that?
[Vaan enters the room where the men can be heard arguing with each other.]
Man 1: Then what of Ondore’s proclamation? Did they fool even the Marquis?
Man 2: What if a Judge killed the King, not the Captain? That would explain
everything wouldn’t it?
Man 3: Then the Captain would be brother to a Judge! How are we to trust such a
man?
[Later, Basch appeared at the scene.]
Vossler: Now there is the Basch that I remember.
Basch: Then will you fight again at my side?
Man 3: His word alone convinces me of nothing!
Man 1: I’d take his word over that of a mouthpiece Marquis!
Man 2: Then you name Reks liar with him.
[Vaan appeared at the scene, holding the Sword of the Order.]
Vaan: (slightly raising his voice) My brother was no liar!
Basch: Just the opposite. Reks was the witness they needed. They had to make it
appear as if I’d killed the King—Reks bears no blame. The Fates have willed it.
[Vossler approaches Vaan.]
Vossler: So this is Reks’s brother.
[Vossler snatches the Sword of the Order from Vaan.]
Vossler: Your words may convince this child, but they weigh too lightly on the
scales for my taste. (to Basch) Our paths will remain separate.
Basch: Do you not think Amalia worth saving?
Vossler: (sighs) I hold men’s lives in my hands. I must see foes in every
shadow. The night we moved against Vayne, he knew. I will not chance such
disadvantage again. I must treat you as I would Ondore—as I would treat any
abettor of the Empire.
Basch: Then what will you do? Hold me here in chains?
[Suddenly, the camera shows a horizontal split screen of Basch and Vossler
glaring at each other. Then, Vossler tosses the Sword of the Order to Basch as
Basch catches it.]
Basch: Some things never change. Do they.
Vossler: Listen to me, Basch. Your cage may have no bars, but it is a cage. The
eyes of the resistance watch unblinking.
Basch: Let them watch. I know something of cages.
[Basch left the scene as Vaan follows. Outside…]
Vaan: That’s right… Amalia’s in the resistance.
Basch: Then you know her.
Vaan: Sort of. We met just before we got sent to Nalbina. I’ve known nicer
people.
Basch: Our paths keep crossing, yours and mine. It’s more than coincidence.
Vaan: It’s annoying.
Basch: I’m sorry. Allow me one last annoyance: A favor to ask. I want you to
take me to Balthier. Even caged birds need wings.
Vaan: This makes us even.
Basch: Even?
Vaan: For Nalbina.
[Basch follows Vaan as Vaan walks away from the scene.]
Vaan: (places his hands to his back of his head) We couldn’t have done it
without you.
[Basch has now join Vaan. Vaan and Basch move on. In the East End, Basch stops
for a moment and witnessed kids grouping together.]
Vaan: A lot of kids lost their parents in the war. Mine-mine had already died
before that. The Plague took them both.
[There was a brief pause.]
Basch: I’m sorry. I didn’t know.
Vaan: It’s okay. It’s been five years now. After that, I lived with my friend
Penelo and her family.
[There was another brief pause.]
Vaan: Then…then the war came.
Basch: I am sorry.
Vaan: You don’t have to keep apologizing. Really, it’s all right. I know it
wasn’t your fault. I see that now. You didn’t kill my brother.
[The camera shows the flag of the Empire.]
Vaan: It was the Empire. My brother trusted you. And he was right.
[Vaan and Basch enter The Sandsea. Inside, Vaan and Basch approach Balthier and
Fran as Migelo speaks with them.]
Balthier: As I said, a misunderstanding.
Migelo: Misunderstanding!? What I am understanding is they took Penelo because
of you!
Vaan: What? What about Penelo?
Migelo: Oh, Vaan! They’ve taken Penelo! And there was a note—a note for this
Balthier! Come to the Bhujerba Mines, it said.
Fran: It’s Ba’Gamnan. He was in Nalbina.
Migelo: If anything were to happen to that sweet child—why, I’ve her parents’
memory to consider! You’re going to go to her aid, and that’s that! It’s what
you Sky Pirates do, isn’t it?
Balthier: I don’t respond well to orders. You do know that the Imperial fleet
is massing at Bhujerba?
Vaan: Fine, then I’ll go! You at least have an airship, don’t you? Just get me
there, and I’ll find Penelo myself.
Basch: I’ll join you. (approaching the scene) I have some business there as
well.
Balthier: An audience with the Marquis, by chance?
[There was a brief pause.]
Vaan: (takes out the red Magicite stone) Balthier, just take us and this is
yours.
Fran: The Gods are toying with us.
Balthier: …
[Balthier and Fran get up from their seats and walk away.]
Balthier: Make yourselves ready. We leave soon.
Vaan: Right!
[After that…]
Balthier: Ba’Gamnan’s note can only be referring to the Lhusu Mines in
Bhujerba. We’ll leave at once. When you’re ready, meet me in the Aerodrome. I
should imagine it’s still by the West Gate… We weren’t in Nalbina all THAT
long. Do be quick. I’d like to save your girl and be rid of this headache as
soon as possible.
[Vaan’s group proceeds to the West Gate. Upon entering the Aerodrome, Vaan
talks to Balthier.]
Balthier: Bhujerba’s on the sky continent of Dorstonis, and the Magicite Mine
we’re looking for is in Bhujerba. If we’re going to save the girl, we start
there. You ready to leave?
Vaan: I’m ready.
Balthier: You do realize that once we’ve left, you may not see Rabanastre for a
while. Once we leave, there’ll be no looking back.
Vaan: I’m really ready.
[Later…]
Balthier: We make for the Lhusu Mines in Bhujerba. Seems I took on more baggage
in Rabanastre than I’d planned… Well, let’s save your girl and be done with it.
Come on.
[Vaan’s group follows Balthier to the Strahl. We watch a movie of Vaan’s group
arriving at the area with the airship Strahl.]
Vaan: Whoa!
Balthier: This is the Strahl.
[The camera shows the view of the Strahl.]
Balthier: She airship enough for you?
[Vaan slightly shoves through Balthier as Vaan approaches the Strahl’s door.]
Vaan: The Strahl… You really are a Sky Pirate!
[Vaan’s group approaches the Strahl.]
Balthier: Well, the headhunters seem to think so. (to the Moogles) What’s the
good word? Is she ready?
[The camera shows the Moogles who came out of the Strahl as Vaan’s other group
boards the Strahl.]
Vaan: So, is she armed? How fast is she? Could she take the Ifrit?
Balthier: I suppose I could tell you, but…
[Balthier turns around and faces Vaan.]
Balthier: Wouldn’t you rather see for yourself?
[Balthier goes into the Strahl as Vaan catches up.]
Vaan: Yeah.
[Vaan boards the Strahl. The camera shows Balthier and Fran approaching the
cockpit.]
Balthier: Fran, our course.
Fran: The shortest way’s over Dorstonis.
[Balthier and Fran sit on the pilot seat and then, the camera shows Basch
appearing at the scene.]
Basch: How flies Bhujerba?
[The camera shows Vaan who finally arrived at the scene.]
Balthier: (to Basch) Oh, she’s free as can be, for now.
[Vaan looks at the controls of the cockpit as Fran glances at him.]
Balthier: (to Basch) The Empire took notice when they announced the Princess’s
suicide and your untimely execution.
Basch: If it becomes known that I am alive, the Marquis will lose their favor.
Balthier: Mmm. I try to steer clear of such things.
[Balthier activates the controls.]
Balthier: Right. It’s time to fly.
[Vaan and Basch sit on the passenger seat of the cockpit.]
Balthier: And no wagging tongues or you’re like to bite them off.
Vaan: (wondering) I’m coming, Penelo.
[The camera shows the Strahl taking off to the skies. Later, the camera
switches to the confined room where Penelo kneels with her arms bonded by
shackles to the front. Then…]
Voice of Ba’Gamnan: You’ve seen to her feeding, yes?
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Bangaas appearing at the scene form the cellar
door.]
Female Bangaa: I have, my brother. She eats well.
Ba’Gamnan: See that she does. We need her alive. Balthier’s bait must be fresh.
Penelo: (slightly raising her voice) I keep trying to tell you! I barely even
know who Balthier is!
Voice of Male Seeq: My brother! A message come from Rabanastre! The Strahl,
she’s set sail! She makes straight for the Skycity of Bhujerba!
[The male Bangaa appeared at the scene.]
Ba’Gamnan: Barely know, was it? Yet at a trice he goes bounding off for you.
Tell me, how could that be?
Penelo: That’s what I’d like to know! I just met him that one time—
Ba’Gamnan: Does that tongue never stop? (getting close to Penelo’s face) What
if we plucked it from your head?
[Penelo doesn’t respond.]
Ba’Gamnan: (to the Bangaas) As for you! We need Balthier alive! His corpse
fetches but half the bounty!
Male Bangaa: A tender beating. My specialty!
Female Bangaa: There’s no fun for it if we can’t tease out a scream or two!
Ba’Gamnan, Male Bangaa and Female Bangaa: Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
[Ba’Gamnan and the Bangaa left the scene. As Penelo seemed hopeless, she
glances at the window.]
Penelo: Where are you?
[We watch a movie of the Strahl flying towards the Skycity of Bhujerba. Upon
arrival, the camera switches to Vaan’s group who appeared at the Aerodrome in
Bhujerba. Then, the camera shows the knight soldiers who goes searching for
Balthier.]
Balthier: Easy.
Knight Soldier 1: No good. He’s not here.
Knight Soldier 2: Keep searching! This way!
[The knight soldiers took off from the scene, as they were unaware of Vaan’s
group’s presence.]
Balthier: (to Basch) You’re a dead man. Don’t forget it. And no names.
Basch: Of course.
[Vaan’s group exits the Aerodrome. The camera switches to the view of The
Skycity of Bhujerba. Then, as Vaan’s group arrived at Travica City…]
Balthier: The Lhusu Mines are just up ahead. Though, I do hear there’s not much
left there these days.
Voice of a Boy: You’re on your way to the mines?
[The camera shows a boy who appeared at the scene and glancing at the scenery
of the city.]
Boy: Then please, allow me to accompany you. I’ve an errand to attend to there.
Basch: What manner of errand?
Boy: What errand? I might ask the same of you.
Balthier: Right, come on then.
Vaan: What?
Boy: Excellent.
Balthier: Do me a favor and stay where I can keep my eye on you. Should be less
trouble that way.
[There was a brief pause.]
Boy: For us both.
Vaan: (crosses his arms) So what’s your name?
Lamont: Oh, I—I’m Lamont.
Vaan: Don’t worry. (rubs his nose) I don’t know what’s in that mine, Lamont,
but you’re in good hands. (to Basch) Right, Basch?
[There was a brief pause.]
Basch: (clueless) Mrrrrnn…
[The boy, who will be known as Lamont from this point on joins Vaan’s group.
Vaan’s group proceeds to the Lhusu Square. Upon arrival…]
Balthier: The Lhusu Mines: One of the richest veins in Ivalice.
Basch: Under Imperial Guard, no doubt.
Lamont: (approaches Basch) Actually, no. With but few exceptions, the Imperial
Army is not permitted in Bhujerba. Well, shall we proceed?
[Vaan’s group enters the Lhusu Mines. Inside, Vaan’s group notices another
group of people coming by and takes their hiding place. The camera shows the
group of knight soldiers and wizards led by another judge.]
Judge: You will forgive me for asking, but you are diverting the purest of the
Magicite—
Old Man: I can assure you it reaches Lord Vayne most discretely.
Judge: Hah! You wear your saddle well.
Old Man: Be that as it may, I have no intention of being bridled, Your Honor.
Judge: Then you prefer the whip? Stubbornness will see not only you broken,
Excellency, but Bhujerba as well.
[After the knight soldiers and wizards left the scene, Lamont came out of his
hiding place as well as Vaan’s group.]
Lamont: Halim Ondore IV, the Marquis of Bhujerba. The Marquis served as
mediator at the negotiations of Dalmasca’s surrender. It would appear that he
is somewhat less neutral now.
Balthier: They say he’s been helping the resistance.
Lamont: They say many things.
Balthier: You’re certainly well informed. Who did you say you were again?
Vaan: What difference does it make? We have to find Penelo.
Lamont: And Penelo is your—
Vaan: She’s a friend. She was kidnapped and taken here.
[Vaan’s group moves on to the next area. Vaan’s group eventually made it to the
big cavern. Inside…]
Lamont: This is what I came here to see.
[Lamont pulls out a Nethicite.]
Vaan: What’s that?
Lamont: It’s Nethicite. Manufacted Nethicite.
Vaan: Nethicite?
Lamont: Unlike regular Magicite, Nethicite absorbs Magickal energy. This is the
fruit of research into the manufacture of Nethicite. All at the hands of the
Draklor Laboratory.
[Lamont approaches closer to the big cavern’s wall.]
Lamont: So this is where they’re getting the Magicite.
Balthier: Errand all attended to, then?
Lamont: Thank you. I’ll repay you shortly.
Balthier: (approaching Lamont) No, you’ll repay us now. We have too much on our
hands to go on holding yours. So where did you hear this fairy tale about
“Nethicite”? And where did you get that sample you carry? What do you know
about the Draklor Laboratories? (places his hand on Lamont’s shoulder) Tell me:
Who are you?
Vaan: Balthier—
Voice of Ba’Gamnan: You kept us waiting, Balthier!
[Suddenly, the camera shows Ba’Gamnan and the Bangaas appearing at the scene as
Ba’Gamnan can be seen holding a buzz-saw staff.]
Ba’Gamnan: You slipped away in Nalbina. We missed you!
[Ba’Gamnan activates his buzz-saw staff as he and the Bangaas approaches Vaan’s
group.]
Ba’Gamnan: First the judge, and now this boy. The whole affair has the smell of
money. I may have to wet my beak a little.
Balthier: Keep your snout in the trough where it belongs. This thinking ill
befits you, Ba’Gamnan.
Ba’Gamnan: Balthier! Too long have I gone unpaid! I’ll carve my bounty out of
that boy!
Vaan: Where’s Penelo? We’re taking her back!
Ba’Gamnan: The girl? Why keep the bait when you’ve landed the fish? We cut her
loose on the way here and then off she ran, crying like a babe!
[Lamont threw the Nethicite stone at Ba’Gamnan’s right eye.]
Ba’Gamnan: Gah!!
Vaan: Hey!
[Lamont ran away from the scene as Vaan’s group follows him, knocking Ba’Gamnan
down in the process. Ba’Gamnan then gets up.]
Ba’Gamnan: After them!
[Ba’Gamnan and the Seeqs intercepts Vaan’s group. Later, the camera switches to
Vaan’s group who continues to flee from the scene.]
Vaan: (to Lamont) Hey! Wait up!
Balthier: We’ll not be able to take them all! Fight who we must, leave the rest.
[Vaan’s group continues to make a run for it from Ba’Gamnan and the Bangaas.
Later, Vaan’s group managed to lose Ba’Gamnan and the Bangaas from being
intercepted. However, Lamont is nowhere to be seen.]
Fran: It would not seem they follow. We’ve lost them.
Balthier: (stretching his arms) Much more running about with Bangaa at my
heels…and I’m apt to give up Sky Pirating altogether.
[Vaan’s group proceeds to the exit of the Lhusu Mines. Upon arrival near the
exit, the camera shows Vaan’s group taking their hiding position as they
witness Lamont approaching the judge and the old man.]
Judge: I see you’ve been out walking without the company of your cortege… Lord
Larsa.
[The camera shows Penelo who stands next to a knight soldier as Lamont who will
be known as Larsa from this on approaches her. Vaan can be seen trying to
approach the scene as Balthier stops him.]
Judge: We caught her wandering out of the mines. You must take care with such
undesirables about.
Penelo: I was kidnapped—
Judge: Silence!
Larsa: (approaching the judge) If it is a crime to wander on one’s own…then I,
too, am guilty. (to the old man) Marquis. I trust that your estate can
accommodate another guest?
Old Man: Why not?
Larsa: Judge Ghis, I shall heed your counsel. I will not travel unaccompanied
any longer.
[The judge will be known as Ghis from this point on. Larsa took Penelo and left
the scene.]
Ghis: That was unexpected.
[The camera shows Larsa who took Penelo with him and walked away from the
scene.]
Larsa: Thank you, Penelo.
Penelo: O-Of course.
[As the camera shows Ghis, the old man and the knights leave the scene as well…]
Vaan: What’s Penelo doing? And what’s the deal with that Lamont?
Balthier: That’s no “Lamont.” Larsa Ferrinas Solidor. Fourth son to Emperor
Gramis…and brother to Vayne.
Vaan: What? That kid!?
Fran: Do not worry. I believe he will treat her well.
Balthier: Nobody knows men like Fran does.
Basch: Our purposes lead the same way: to Ondore. (walking away) We must find
means to approach him.
[As Vaan’s group leaves the scene…]
Balthier: The Marquis is channeling money to organizations opposing the Empire.
We’ll start there.
[As Vaan’s group makes their way near the exit of Lhusu Square…]
Basch: Marquis Ondore announced my execution 2 years ago. If news of my
survival were to spread, the Marquis may find his position compromised.
Balthier: The men he’s been funding bear little love for the Empire. They won’t
be thrilled to discover that rumors of your death were, in fact, greatly
exaggerated. If we were to raise a clamor to that effect, we might just get
their attention.
Vaan: Nothin’ to it! I’ll just go around town spreading the word. How ‘bout
this?
[Vaan thinks of a plan.]
Vaan: (out loud) I’m Captain Basch Fon Ronsenburg of Dalmasca!
[Vaan gained some notoriety from the people of the town.]
Vaan: (to Balthier) Well? Whaddaya think?
Balthier: (seemed interested) That certainly qualifies as a clamor. All right,
Vaan, get to it. For the girl’s sake, eh? Oh, and the more people around to
witness your little performance, the better. If we’re going to reach the
Marquis, it’s up to you. We’ll be waiting here, if you need us.
[Vaan goes around the town and testifies that he is Captain Basch. After Vaan
gained enough notoriety…]
Unknown Voice: You. Boy. You will come with us.
[The camera shows the people with books and a Seeq who seizes Vaan and later,
the camera shows Vaan shoved into The Cloudborne.]
Bangaa: This is the one, Havharo. Says he’s Captain Basch he does.
Havharo: Hmph. He would sooner pass for the King.
Bangaa: I knew he weren’t no Captain! That was a mean trick to be playing.
Havharo: If at trickery it ended, it would end well enough. But why this boy,
and why Captain Ronsenburg? An explanation is due, and I will hear it. The
Empire’s hounds grow passing bold indeed.
Voice of Balthier: A shame if they learnt the Marquis trafficked with the like
of you.
[Vaan’s other group arrived at the scene.]
Balthier: Agents masquerading as guides. A hideout at the back of a tavern. Not
exactly earning high marks for originality, are we?
Bangaa: (angrily approaches Balthier) Now you’ve done it!
Havharo: Wait!
[The camera shows Basch who approaches Havharo.]
Havharo: So Basch Fon Ronsenburg does yet live.
[Later, the camera switches to The Estate of the Marquis Ondore Drawing Room
where Penelo sits on a sofa as Larsa sits near a worktable, handling his
duties.]
Penelo: So Vaan really is all right. I didn’t think I’d ever get to see him
again.
Larsa: You will join him soon. And until then I shell see that you’re kept from
harm.
Penelo: Thank you.
Larsa: (stops writing for a brief moment) I am troubled. The Rabanastre
Imperial Guard appear to have overstepped their bounds. – I intend to speak on
this with the consul.
Penelo: – What?
[Larsa stands up.]
Larsa: Vayne Solidor, the Consul, is my brother.
[Larsa approaches Penelo.]
Larsa: The first duty of the Consul is to maintain order in Dalmasca. My
brother—my brother is not one given to failure. Perhaps things aren’t going as
well as they might be… But give him a little time, and he will put things to
rights. (glances at the window) Be not troubled. My brother is a remarkable man.
Penelo: He frightens me.
Larsa: Why?
Penelo: I’m sorry. He is your brother. It’s just—you don’t understand how much
we lost to the war. My friends, my parents.
Larsa: So, you fear the Empire?
[Larsa approaches Penelo and kneels towards her.]
Larsa: Listen to me. The men of my family, we are taught to place the needs of
others before those of our own. I will see that you are kept from harm. It is
my duty to House Solidor.
Penelo: But how—how can I trust you?
Larsa: Because I give you my word. My brother would do no less.
[Later, the camera switches back to the tavern where the meeting is in
progress.]
Havharo: I knew there must be more to it, but to find you at the end of this
tale… Heh, heh. Ah, to see the Marquis’ face when he learns of it.
Basch: I should like nothing more. I would meet him, and see for myself.
Havharo: How say you, My Lord?
Resistance Member: There is little to be said. I shall arrange a meeting with
the Marquis. We shall expect you at the estate.
[The resistance member left the scene and Vaan’s group approaches The Estate of
the Marquis Ondore archway and talks to a Bhujerban Sainikah.]
Bhujerban Sainikah: Haa, we’re been expecting you. His Excellency the Marquis
awaits.
Vaan: Take me to him.
Bhujerban Sainikah: You are ready for your audience, Bhadra?
Vaan: I’m ready.
Bhujerban Sainikah: His Excellency the Marquis is otherwise occupied until
sunset. Please, I will show you to a place where you may wait in comfort.
[Vaan’s group proceeds to The Estate of the Marquis Ondore. The camera switches
to the view of Bhujerba at night from a far view. Later, the camera switches to
the inside of The Estate of the Marquis Ondore where the old man who will now
be known as Ondore from this point on holds a meeting with Vaan’s group.]
Ondore: Sir Basch Fon Ronsenburg. It was not so very long ago that I announced
you had been executed.
Basch: And that is the only reason I draw breath.
[There was a brief pause.]
Ondore: So you are the sword he’s strung above my head. Vayne has left not a
thing to chance. And?
Basch: A leader of the Resistance has fallen into Imperial hands. A woman by
the name of Amalia. I would rescue her, but I need your help.
Ondore: This Resistance leader—this Amalia. She must be very important.
[Basch does a slight bow as Ondore stands up and walks away…]
Ondore: You understand I’ve my position to consider.
Vaan: Would you let us see Larsa? He’s got my friend with him.
[There was a brief pause.]
Ondore: I’m afraid you’re too late. Lord Larsa’s cortege has already rejoined
the Imperial Detachment. I am told they will depart for Rabanastre upon the
arrival of the fleet this eventide.
Vaan: Ehh…
[Later, the camera shows the view of Bhujerba and then, we watch a movie of the
incoming airships that launches the hover bike units and they intercepts
towards Bhujerba. Later, the camera switches back to The Estate of Marquis
Ondore where Balthier tries to stop Vaan, as he is being persistent.]
Vaan: - What are we waiting for!?
Balthier: - For you to calm down.
Ondore: (facing Basch) Captain Ronsenburg. Surely the exigencies of position
are not lost on you. Why indeed, you should find the enemy’s chains…an easy
burden to bear.
[As Basch was about to make his move…]
Balthier: Wait!
Basch: Sorry. Can’t be helped.
[Basch draws his sword.]
Ondore: Summon the Guard!
[Suddenly, the camera shows the Guards coming in at the scene.]
Vaan: Huh!?
Ondore: They’re to be taken to Judge Ghis.
[The Guards seized Vaan’s group. Later, the camera switches to The Royal Palace
of Rabanastre Consul’s Chambers where the other judge and Vayne stands and
watches the window.]
Vayne: Those decrepit, basking fools in Archades tie my hands, and look what
happens! I tell you, this country’s obstinancy knows no bounds.
Judge: The insurgents in Rabanastre operate alone at present. However, should
they garner external support, the situation could worsen. We found the
counter-Imperial elements in Bhujerba to be conspicuously well-funded. No doubt
Marquis Ondore is behind this. Ondore must be reined in.
[Vayne turns around and faces the judge with an envelope.]
Vayne: By the way, the Marquis has written us a letter. He claims that he’s
recaptured our runaway. He’s given him to Ghis.
[Vayne drops the envelope to the desk.]
Judge: He will die by my hand.
Vayne: Your fraternity is moving.
[Vayne takes a seat.]
Vayne: Ah, Ghis returns with Larsa. Tomorrow morning they will leave Bhujerba.
See him home safely, Gabranth. Now, I’m expecting Doctor Cid. You may leave.
[The judge who will be known as Gabranth from this point on leaves the scene.
Then, someone else came in at the scene.]
Voice of Cid: We must see the real thing to be sure. Nabudis taught us much!
Yes, it’s well hidden. They’ll be off chasing after shadows, the fools. Ah,
yes! The reins of history back in the hands of man. (notices Vayne) Hah, Vayne!
You seem to be enjoying your job as consul. I was kept waiting fully 2 years.
What news of Archades? Our honored members of the Senate?
[Cid approaches Vayne’s desk.]
Cid: Hard at work as always, trying to find a dagger for your back.
Vayne: Hmph. They are welcome to try.
[The camera blacks out. Then, we watch a movie of Vaan’s group who all have
their arms bonded by shackles to the front as Vaan’s group are chained together
from the shackles. The camera shows the hatch opening as the camera shows the
view of the airship Leviathan. Vaan’s group were then escorted by the knight
soldiers to the elevator leading to the transport ship. The transport ship
flies into the Leviathan. Later in the Dreadnought Leviathan, the camera shows
Vaan’s group who arrived at the control room where Amalia and Ghis with two
knight soldiers are standing.]
Knight Soldier: The prisoners, My Lord.
[As Amalia saw Vaan’s group, she slightly gasped and seemed angered as she
approaches Basch.]
Basch: Majesty—
[Amalia slapped Basch’s left face.]
Amalia: (angered) After what you’ve done! How dare you! You’re supposed to be
dead!
Ghis: Come now, come now. Have you forgotten your manners? This is hardly the
courtesy due… The late Princess Ashelia B’nargin Dalmasca.
Vaan: Princess?
Ghis: (approaches a little) To be sure, she bears no proof of her former
station. No different than any mean member of the insurgence.
Ashe: The Resistance.
Ghis: His Excellency the Consul asks the Ministry of the Disthroned Royal
Family in restoring peace to Dalmasca. Those who foster instability and unrest,
who claim Royal Blood without proof…they shall meet their fate at the gallows.
There are no exception.
Ashe: I will not play puppet to Vayne.
Basch: King Raminas entrusted me with a task. Should the time come, he bade me
give you something of great importance. It is your birthright: The Dusk Shard.
It will warrant the quality of her blood. Only I know where to find it.
Ashe: Wait. You took my father’s life! Why spare mine now? You would have me
live in shame!
Basch: If that is your duty: Yes.
Vaan: Stop being so stubborn! Keep on like this and you’re gonna get us all
killed.
Ashe: Don’t interrupt!
[Suddenly, Vaan notices something as he holds the Magicite stone.]
Vaan: What?
[Amalia, whose real name is Ashelia B’nargin Dalmasca will be known as Ashe
from this point on slightly gasped from witnessing the Magicite stone.]
Basch: Vaan. That stone.
Vaan: I-I-It was in the palace treasure.
Balthier: Well, well.
Ghis: Ha, ha, ha! Splendid! You’ve brought the stone with you! This spares us a
great deal of trouble.
Ashe: (held by the knight soldiers) Don’t give it to him!
[Vaan tries to make the decision of giving up the Magicite stone or not. From
Balthier and Fran’s reaction, they show her expression that it is okay. Then…]
Vaan: (giving the stone to Ghis) You have to promise: No executions.
[Ghis take the Magicite stone from Vaan.]
Ghis: A Judge’s duty is to the law.
[As Ashe tries to resist, she is still held by the knight soldier.]
Ghis: (to the knight soldier) Take them away. Lady Ashe is to be quartered
separately.
[The knight soldiers forced Vaan’s group out of the control room and takes them
away. Ghis takes a look at the stone.]
Ghis: Vayne Solidor. What fascination does this hold for you?
[Later, the camera switches to the hallway of the Dreadnought Leviathan where
Vaan’s group were being escorted by the knight soldiers.]
Basch: (to Vaan) So you were carrying it all along. The Fates jest.
Balthier: (to Basch) Tell these Fates of yours to leave me out.
Knight Soldier: Keep quiet!
Basch: (to Balthier) There was nothing else that I could do. You know that.
Balthier: (to Basch) Oh, I understand. Honor, duty, and all that. Hmph. I still
can’t believe that was the Princess.
Knight Soldier: I said keep quiet!
[Just as one of the knight soldier tries to strike Vaan’s group with his spear,
Balthier evades the attack and seizes his spear while Basch uses his shackles
to knock the knight soldier to the floor. Fran then knocks out another knight
soldier with a kick. Then, knight soldier with black armor knocked out the last
remaining knight soldier with a silver armor. Then, the knight soldier in black
armor takes off his armored helmet who reveals himself as Vossler.]
Basch: (approaches Vossler) The Marquis has been busy.
Vossler: Not lightly did I beg his aid. Listen, it has been a full two years. I
alone have kept Her Majesty safely hidden. (unlocking Basch’s shackles) I
doubted friend and for alike. I could trust nobody.
Basch: You did your duty. And mine for me.
Vossler: I’m getting her out. I need your help.
Basch: Of course.
[Vossler joins Vaan’s group as a Guest. Vaan’s group moves on to the next area.
In the next area…]
Vossler: (to Vaan) Wait. A word of caution before we set out.
[The camera shows the red alarm lasers around certain places.]
Vossler: See that red web of light spanning the passageway? It is a mechanism
to detect intruders within the ship. Break one of those beams and an alarm will
sound, summoning the guard. The alarm should cease after a time, but it’s
better to avoid drawing unnecessary attention. Come, Her Majesty awaits.
[Vaan nods. Vaan’s group moves on to the next area. Vaan’s group eventually
made their way to the Central Room. Upon arrival, the camera shows the knight
soldiers led by 2 Judges approaching Vaan’s group with their swords drawn.]
Judge: Fear not their numbers! Take down the leaders, and the others will
follow!
[Vaan’s group fights the 2 Judges and the Imperial Swordsmen. After Vaan’s
group defeats the 2 Judges and the Imperial Swordsmen, Vaan’s group obtained a
No. 1 Brig Key. Vaan’s group approaches the locked door of Brig No. 1 and
unlocks it. After that, Vaan’s group enters Brig No. 1. Upon entering, Vaan’s
group enters Ashe’s cell.]
Vossler: You are unharmed.
Ashe: Vossler! I—
[As Vossler tries to hold Ashe’s shoulders…]
Vossler: Majesty!
Ashe: It’s nothing. I’ll be fine.
[Basch approaches Ashe.]
Ashe: (gasped in anger) You.
Vaan: Come on, come on! Let’s go! What are you waiting for? Penelo’s still out
there!
Balthier: We should hurry. They won’t be long.
Vossler: We will talk later.
[Ashe nods and joins Vaan’s group. Vaan’s group exits Brig No. 1. Outside, the
Dreadnought Leviathan is placed on red alert.]
Basch: (to Ashe) Majesty. We will cut you a path.
Ashe: (angered at Basch) I will not place my trust in the sword of a traitor!
Vossler: Yet trust his sword we must, traitor or no. I see no other way. We
track back, commandeer a ship and make our escape.
[Basch can be seen nodding as Ashe who is still angered at Basch runs off with
Vaan’s group.]
Vossler: Her Majesty cannot abide weakness, least of all in herself. We must
make her confront the reality of our plight.
[Vaan’s group attempts to escape the Dreadnought Leviathan. After Vaan’s group
arrived at the main hallway, the camera shows Larsa and Penelo who appeared at
the scene, expectedly at the same time.]
Penelo: Vaan!
[Penelo rushes to Vaan as they embrace each other.]
Vaan: (embracing Penelo) It’s okay. We’re okay.
[Larsa approaches Vossler.]
Larsa: Ghis knows you’ve escaped. You must hurry. (to Vossler) You are Captain
Azelas. You will follow me. We must reach the airships before they do.
Vossler: You would let us leave knowing who we are?
Larsa: (to Ashe) Lady Ashe. By all rights you ought not even to exist. That you
and Captain Ronsenburg were made to appear dead…is like a hidden thread laid
bare. Your actions hereafter will pull at that thread…and we will see what it
unravels. This is our chance. We must see this through, and get to the bottom
of it. I believe ‘tis for the good of Dalmasca, and the good of the Empire.
Ashe: Very well, then.
Vaan: (to Larsa) Thanks “Lamont.”
[Larsa turns around and faces Vaan.]
Larsa: Uh, I must apologize.
Vaan: Huh.
[Larsa approaches Penelo with the Nethicite stone.]
Larsa: Penelo, for you. (giving Penelo the Nethicite stone) May it bring you
good fortune.
Penelo: Thanks.
[Larsa approaches Vossler.]
Larsa: Let us go.
[Vossler left the scene with Larsa as Penelo joins Vaan’s group and also
receiving the Manufacted Nethicite. Vaan’s group moves on to the next area.
Upon arrival, the camera shows Vaan’s group arriving at the starting area where
Ghis awaits.]
Ghis: Such a great shame. I must confess: I thought you the one who would help
us restore peace to Dalmasca.
[The starting area’s door starts closing as the Imperial Swordsmen appeared at
the scene.]
Ghis: No matter. We hold the proof of your Royal Lineage. A maid of passing
resemblance will serve our purposes now.
[Ghis charges up a fireball.]
Ghis: (to Penelo) As for you, my dear…
[Ghis unleash a flame vortex.]
Ghis: The Empire requires you no more!
[Just as Ghis uses the power of the flame vortex and finish Vaan’s group, the
bright light emanates near Vaan’s group as Penelo’s Manufacted Nethicite
shines.]
Penelo: What was that?
Balthier: The Nethicite.
[As Vaan’s group glances at the Manufacted Nethicite, Ashe approaches Ghis with
anger.]
Ghis: Your Majesty does not disappoint! Ever quick to spurn an honorable
surrender, as was your father.
[Ghis readies his sword and katar as the camera shows Ashe who is angered.]
Ashe: (angry) You know nothing of my father!
[Vaan’s group fights Ghis. After Vaan’s group defeats Ghis, Ghis’s armored
helmet fell off, revealing his face. Then, the camera shows Vossler who
appeared at the scene.]
Vossler: We’ve secured an Atomos. Come!
Balthier: An Atomos? All skiff, no ship. Hardly fit for a leading man.
[Ashe, Penelo, Vossler and Balthier runs off from the scene.]
Vaan: So I can fly it then?
Fran: Are you mad?
[Vaan’s group catches up with the other group as we watch a movie of Vaan’s
group who boards the Atomos. As Fran starts operating the start up controls…]
Penelo: Can’t we go faster?
Fran: Not yet.
[The camera shows the Atomos taking off and flying out of the Dreadnought
Leviathan. As the Atomos passes by the enemy crafts, Ashe and Vaan get out of
their hiding place.]
Ashe: They passed.
Fran: Any faster and they’d have noticed.
[Penelo sighs as the camera shows the Atomos flying away from the battleships.
Later, the camera switches to the far view of Bhujerba and then, the camera
switches to Vaan’s group who arrived at the Aerodrome. As Penelo approaches
Balthier with a handkerchief…]
Penelo: Balthier, your handkerchief. I thought you might want it back.
[Balthier takes the handkerchief from Penelo.]
Balthier: I shall wear it close to my heart.
[The camera shows Ashe who stands next to Vossler who ditched his disguise and
Basch as they talk.]
Ashe: Perhaps you forget all that Ondore has wrought.
Basch: I do not forget. Majesty. It was by his counsel, dangerous though it may
have been, that we were able to free you. You must meet with him, Your
Highness, and give ear to his words. He may act in league with the Empire, but
his heart is not.
Vossler: It is as he says. I ought have kept Ondore at so great a distance for
so long a time. I have played the fool!
Ashe: You were only being cautious.
Vossler: Majesty, I would ask you for some time. On our own, we struggle in
vain to restore Dalmasca. I must search out some other way. Until I should find
it, I would have Basch remain at your side. Doubt him you may, but I measure
his loyalty to Dalmasca no less than my own.
Ashe: I know you would not speak so lightly.
Vossler: (to Basch) Keep her well. Go to Ondore, and there await my return.
[Basch nods as Vossler left the scene. Vaan’s group proceeds to the archway of
The Estate of the Marquis Ondore. Upon arrival, Vaan’s group talks to the
Bhujerban Sainikah.]
Bhujerban Sainikah: His Excellency has given orders that you are to be granted
an audience. You are prepared?
Vaan: Take me to him.
Bhujerban Sainikah: Then please come this way, Bhadra.
[Later, the camera shows the far view of Bhujerba in the night. Inside The
Estate of the Marquis Ondore…]
Ashe: When Vossler learned my father had been killed…the night of the
treaty-signing, he returned to Rabanastre to aid my escape. There was still
time before Vayne’s reach extended too far. We thought that you could protect
me.
[There was a brief pause as the camera shows Ondore who is thinking of
something.]
Ondore: However, when I then made the announcement that you had taken your own
life…I must have seemed a model citizen of the Empire.
[Ashe slowly nods.]
Ondore: The announcement, you see, was Vayne’s suggestion. Of course, at the
time I was reluctant, but I could not perceive his reasons. Now it is clear: He
meant to drive a wedge between us.
Ashe: Halim, we are past all this. Bhujerba must stand with us. We can stop
Vayne.
[Ondore sighs as he later gets up from his seat.]
Ondore: I once knew a girl whose only wish…was to be carried in her uncle’s
arms. Your Majesty is a woman grown now.
Ashe: Then Bhujerba will aid me?
Ondore: Suppose for a moment you were to defeat Vayne… What then? You cannot
simply rebuild your kingdom with the only proof of your birthright stolen.
Without that, the Gran Kiltias on Bur-Omisace cannot recognize you as the
rightful heir.
[There was a brief pause.]
Ondore: You may yet be a Princess, but without proof of your identity, you are
powerless. You will remain with me. We do nothing till the time is right.
Ashe: (impatient) I cannot just wait!
Ondore: Then what does Your Majesty propose we do?
Ashe: …! Uncle Halim—
[Ashe became upset as it gets to her emotions.]
Balthier: Incidentally, what is the going rate for rescuing Princesses these
days?
[The camera shows Ashe who walks away from the scene.]
Balthier: Food would be a start—the good stuff, mind you.
Ondore: This can be arranged, though it will take some time.
[The camera shows Ashe as she continues walking away, looks unhappy.]
Balthier: Time enough for a bath, I hope. Dirty business, you know. Ah, best
bring a change of clothes too.
[The camera switches to the airship Strahl, where inside, the camera shows Vaan
in first-person view approaching the cockpit where Ashe tries to use the start
up controls.]
Vaan: What are you doing?
[Ashe gasped the moment she heard Vaan’s voice.]
Vaan: This is Balthier’s ship.
Ashe: (sighs tensely) I’m going to retrieve the Dawn Shard. It’s the proof that
I need. I know where it’s hidden. I’ll return his airship later.
Vaan: Are you crazy?
Ashe: (facing Vaan) This is something that I have to do! For myself and all
those who have fallen. I will not be made to hide! Ehh… I’ll fight alone, if I
must.
Vaan: You still have Basch, right? Besides, you can’t just go around stealing
people’s ships. What are you trying to do?
Ashe: (raising her voice) I’m trying to concentrate!
Voice of Ondore: That’s quite enough, Your Majesty.
[The camera shows Balthier using a voice box to talk and sound like Ondore.]
Balthier: (using the voice box and talking like Ondore) What do you think? A
bit over the top?
[Balthier turns off the voice box.]
Balthier: In my line of work, you never know when something like this might
come in handy.
[Balthier uses the voice box again.]
Balthier: (using the voice box and talking like Ashe) I’m trying to concentrate!
Ashe: ……
Balthier: I’m leaving you with the Marquis.
Ashe: (felt shocked) You can’t.
Balthier: Trust me, you’re better off staying here.
Ashe: Suppose you kidnapped me instead?
[Balthier stops for a moment.]
Ashe: You’re a Sky Pirate, aren’t you? Then steal me. Is that so much to ask?
Balthier: What do you have that I would want?
Ashe: The Dynast-King’s treasure. The Dawn Shard is but one of the riches that
lie waiting in King Raithwall’s tomb.
Balthier: Whew! King Raithwall, you say?
Voice of Basch: Kidnapping Royalty is a serious offense.
[The camera shows Basch who appeared at the scene.]
Basch: It won’t do much to lower the bounty on your head.
Balthier: How much is the price on your head these days, I wonder?
[Basch approaches Ashe.}
Basch: Allow me to escort you in Vossler’s place.
[Ashe slightly nods and then, the camera shows Fran and Penelo who arrive at
the scene.]
Fran: Will you be joining us?
Vaan: What, are