(Scene opens on Corrin and Azura)
Corrin: The Hoshidan capital... Here we are.
Azura: The war will be over soon... Our army is growing stronger than ever before.
Corrin: We need to corner Iago and Hans alone first to put our plan into action. If we can pick them off, taking care of Garon will be that much easier. Eliminating them is the first step.
Azura: I agree... Unfortunately, that won't be easy. We'll also have to try and help the Hoshidans without seeming too suspicious.
Corrin: Speaking of Hoshidans... It reminds me that we never found him.
Azura: We searched the area thoroughly, but there were no signs of Takumi anywhere.
Corrin: Come to think of it, he isn't the only one who's gone mysteriously missing.
Azura: One of the king's fellow leaders in the war has also disappeared. Thalone, I believe his name was.
Corrin: It makes you wonder... He hasn't been seen in so long. I feel like we would know if he would have died. He hasn't shown any signs of fighting up to this point. He's merely been whispering things into Garon's ear to fuel the flames of this war.
Azura: Perhaps we can search for him after the war ends. He would be considered a war criminal for working alongside the king.
Corrin: You're right. We'll have to wait for the other three leaders to die before getting so far though.
(Xander enters)
Xander: I have orders for you, Corrin. It's time for us to start moving through the capital.
Corrin: ...Understood. I'm on my way.
Azura: Are you going to be alright?
Corrin: I have to be. What about you?
Azura: What?
Corrin: This is the place you grew up in. This is your home.
Azura: ...It's going to be hard, but... I'm with you. I refuse to let those three criminals continue as they have been. I'll defeat them myself.
Corrin: Glad to hear it. Let's go.
(Scene transitions to army marching through Hoshido's capital)
Boy: By the gods, it's them! The Nohrian army is here!
Girl: Look! The traitor is with them!
Old Man: How dare you show your face here again after what you did!
Old Woman: My husband died in that explosion! His death is on your hands!
Corrin: I'm so sorry...
Iago: Out of the way, filth!
(An attack is heard)
Corrin: Iago!
Iago: That's one less blathering fool in existence.
(Another attack is heard)
Hans: If you try and cross us, the dead bodies of your people will be your reward!
Corrin: Ruthless...
Azura: Corrin...
Corrin: I'm blocking it out... But don't assume I'll forget when the time comes to claim their heads.
(Scene transitions to the Nohrians outside the palace)
Iago: Here we are. Castle Shirasagi is ours for the taking.
Xander: If they're all holed up inside, we can surround them and claim surrender without raising a single blade.
Iago: That won't do, Lord Xander. This is our only chance to eliminate those pesky Hoshidans once and for all. They don't deserve to see a clean victory. So long as they live, they will fight. We must kill their royalty and announce our triumph now. All of the Hoshidan royals must die.
Xander: That's low, but hearing it from you, Iago, I can't say I'm surprised.
Iago: Let's hear what the king has to say about it, shall we? King Garon! What do you think?
Garon: Kill every last one of them.
Iago: I figured you would say that.
Xander: ...
Iago: Now that we've settled our differences, let's begin the invasion. My forces will take the rear while Lord Corrin's conquer the front. Are we clear?
Corrin: ...Crystal.
Iago: My troops will meet with yours in the throne room. Until then, farewell.
(Iago leaves)
Xander: Corrin, are you going to be alright?
Corrin: Strength is my only option today. If I'm not strong enough, I won't press through this.
Xander: ...War truly is tragedy... There isn't one path that leads to peace for all in these turbulent times. There are always those who suffer.
Corrin: Gods above, I know that much well by now...
Xander: I understand how hard this must be for you. If I was in your situation... I can't imagine what I would do.
Corrin: I refuse to let them die simply for defending themselves. I would do the same and spare you, Camilla, Leo, and Elise if was on their side. Innocence is not a plea for death, and I will not follow Iago's twisted philosophy that preaches such.
Xander: I'll support you every step of the way. I know the others feel the same. Should you need me, I will be here.
Corrin: Thank you, Xander... It's time to get going. We have a legacy to change.
(The battle begins)
(At the end of the first player phase)
Azama : Oh my... It appears your little sibling has arrived.
Hinoka: Corrin... Hmph.
Setsuna: Will we fight?
Hinoka : Yes. I will not let my homeland fall. Do not allow a single person to breach the throne room.
Setsuna: I understand.
Azama : We will defend you, Lady Hinoka, with all the strength we possess.
Hinoka : I never thought I'd hear you two so grave... Whatever happens, I'm proud to have fought by your sides. Thank you for everything... Please, don't die on me. We're in this together!
(Initiating combat against Setsuna)
Setsuna : I said I'd do my best, Lady Hinoka... This is for you!
(Setsuna is defeated)
Setsuna: I lost...? How frustrating...
(Initiating combat against Azama)
Azama : Make peace now, for I am about to send you to your grave!
(Azama is defeated)
Azama : Your day of judgement will come soon enough...
(Initiating combat against Hinoka )
Hinoka : I don't care who you are or who you're with. I will not let you pass!
(Corrin initiates combat against Hinoka )
Hinoka: Hello, Corrin.
Corrin: Hinoka...
Hinoka : How does it feel to be back in your true home?
Corrin: ...
Hinoka : Silence? Do you truly feel so little for this place? For us?! I always dreamed of welcoming you back after years apart... I longed to watch you grow up, to call you my sibling, to hold you tight... That wish is dead now. Are you happy?
Corrin: Hinoka, I...
Hinoka : That's enough of thinking of things that never would be. Let's just finish this.
(Azura initiates combat against Hinoka )
Azura: Hinoka...
Hinoka : ...I wish it didn't have to be this way...
Azura: I never wanted to betray you... It appears fate had other plans for me.
Hinoka : I'm sorry about this... Just know I always loved you.
Azura: I love you too.
( Hinoka is defeated)
Hinoka: It's up to you now, Ryoma... Please, protect our home...
(After the battle, Hinoka , Azama , and Setsuna stand before the royals and Nyx, exhausted)
Hinoka : How could I lose...?! Our castle... I failed...
Corrin: Lay down your weapon, Hinoka. It's over.
Hinoka : ...If you're going to kill me, get it over with. I won't beg for mercy. All I ask is that you spare the lives of my remaining soldiers.
Azama : You are a princess of Hoshido! You must not fall!
Setsuna : If you die, I'll die with you.
Hinoka : Azama... Setsuna... I need you to be strong for me.
Corrin: I know what I must do.
Hinoka: I understand...
Corrin: ...
(Corrin raises Yato before dropping it to the ground)
Hinoka: Huh...?
Corrin: Hinoka... My sister, listen carefully. As of this moment, you are dead to the world. Leave this place and find somewhere to hide. Take your retainers and run. I hate to send you out unarmed, but I must ask for your weapon. I must have something to show Garon as proof I defeated you.
Hinoka : You're really letting me go?
Corrin: The last thing I want is meaningless bloodshed. I will not kill you or those of your forces who remain, but you need to run. Hoshido needs you.
Hinoka : I can't just leave now! Please, let me come with you!
Corrin: I'm afraid I cannot... There is no telling what would happen to you if the king realized you survived. I refuse to let you die. Please, choose to live. If it isn't for yourself, do it for me and all the people of Hoshido. I beg of you.
Hinoka : How can I run when everything I hold dear is on the brink of ruin...?!
Camilla: ...I've been thinking a lot about our situation as opposites from different nations.
Hinoka: What?
Camilla: For many years, I heard the Hoshidan royals were monsters, a lie fed to me by the king... I suppose experience can change your views though.
Hinoka: What are you talking about?
Camilla: I understand Corrin's situation is difficult in many ways. Fighting against the land of your birth isn't easy. If I was in their situation, I would want to spare you as well. You may think of us Nohrians as heartless monsters, what we once imagined you to be, but this simply is not the case. We are supporting Corrin, and if they want you to live, we are with them.
Hinoka: ...
Camilla: I personally have no intentions of letting you throw your life away now. Please, live. There is life outside of this war, but only if you live to reach it... How would your sister feel if she knew you died this way?
Hinoka: Sakura is alive?!
Camilla: She's safe with us. We will return her to you as soon as we can. Worry not for her. For now, take leave of this place and live.
Hinoka: ...I understand.
( Hinoka throws her spear at Corrin, who catches it)
Hinoka : Ryoma is inside the palace... Please, try to avoid killing him. I'm placing my trust in you. Spare Ryoma and Mother...
Corrin: Mother is still alive?
Hinoka : She's dreadfully ill, I'm afraid... Ryoma is trying to keep her safe. Her injuries from the explosion became infected, and she's not doing well...
Corrin: ...
Hinoka: Do not take our brother's life. That is all I ask.
Corrin: I swear on my honor that he will not fall by my hands.
Hinoka: Thank you.
Corrin: I know it's not as if you can easily forgive all that has happened at the hands of Nohr, but... I want you to trust me when I say we refuse to keep up these genocidal ways. The king will fall at my hands. Consider that a promise.
Hinoka : You sure are determined... It always was in your nature...
Corrin: I hope we can one day come together once again as we did many years ago... Until then, know that I love you and wish only for your safety. Please, be safe.
Hinoka : I will...
Corrin: You should be on your way... I will see you soon, I take it?
Hinoka: I hope so... May we meet again one day.
( Hinoka and her retainers leave)
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I might dump the rest of the chapters today so I don't forget
-Digital