(The scene opens on Azura and Corrin talking inside the Hoshidan palace)
Corrin: Where is Ryoma? We need to fight him before Garon arrives. If he and his men come, we'll be forced to—
Azura: Don't say that. We'll find a way... I suspect he's in the room just before the throne. There aren't any guards here. He must be going on the defensive.
Corrin: Damn! That's where we're meeting up with the others! We need to—
Iago: Hello, Lord Corrin. Lady Azura.
Corrin: What do you want?
Iago: I merely wished to greet you. After all, our groups are reunited now.
Corrin: Joy.
Iago: I take it you killed that pesky Hoshidan princess?
Corrin: Is this proof for you?
(Corrin shows the bloodied lance)
Iago: A bloody spear... Hm... This doesn't seem to be proof. It's not much of a trophy either. Why didn't you bring us her head?
Corrin: There is no time for flashy displays. This is war.
Iago: You wouldn't have let the princess escape, would you?
Corrin: You insult me. For that, maybe I'll have to let my sword cut off your head next.
Garon: Iago.
Iago: Yes, my liege?
Garon: That's enough. This trivial matter is not worth further discussion.
Iago: But if the princess is alive, it would impact our campaign...
Garon: And what could a mouse like her do against my army? Even if she lives, it would be all too easy to crush her once the kingdom falls. Do you intend to make me wait over something so trifling?
Iago: Of course not...
Garon: Then let us go.
(The scene transitions to the Nohrian army in the room where Ryoma is)
Ryoma : You made it. That can mean only one thing... The Hoshidan army has fallen.
Iago: How observant of you. Your troops have been obliterated. Princess Sakura is our prisoner, and Prince Takumi jumped from the Great Wall of Suzanoh in despair.
Ryoma: ...
Iago: Oh, but there's one more thing...
(Iago throws Hinoka's lance into the ground)
Ryoma : Hinoka's lance... You! I swear, you will pay for this!
Iago: Oh, but it wasn't I who killed her. That honor goes to Lord Corrin. Isn't that right?
Corrin: Yes... I did it.
Ryoma : What?! You killed Hinoka?! You killed our sister?!
Corrin: ...
Ryoma : This is madness! You mean to say the blood on this lance is Hinoka's?! Answer me, Corrin! Answer me!!
Corrin: It's true. I killed her... I killed Hinoka.
Ryoma : Gods, no! You murderous fiend!!
( Ryoma strikes, but Corrin blocks with Yato)
Ryoma : I will have revenge for my sister! I challenge you to a duel! I will not rest until I kill you myself, you traitorous scum! When the sun sets on this day, one of us will be dead. None will get between me and my revenge!
( Ryoma roughly drags Corrin away. The scene transitions to show the battlefield. Ryoma and Corrin are in the antechamber with the royals, Garon, and Iago outside)
Xander: I will not stand idly by while you harm my sibling! We must protect Corrin at once!
Iago: Not so fast, Lord Xander. Stand down.
Xander: What is the meaning of this?!
Iago: If he wants a duel, it's a duel he'll get. It's the least we can do for a dying man.
Xander: You would be willing to let them die?!
Garon: Xander, if Corrin is as strong as they've shown thus far, they will take care of this. Or do you doubt them now?
Xander: ...
Garon: I didn't think so.
Xander: ...Corrin, I may not be able to get to you yet, but I will soon...
( Saizo , Kagero, and Kaze appear)
Xander: Hoshidan reinforcements...
Saizo: After our encounter in Mokushu, I was hoping we would never see one another again.
Kagero : We will not allow you to interfere. We will take revenge for all the Hoshidan lives you've taken! For Lady Hinoka!
Xander: Nohrian army! We must eliminate these soldiers and rescue Corrin!
Leo: Understood.
Camilla: It shall be done.
Elise: I'm ready!
Azura: As am I.
(The battle begins)
(Initiating combat with Saizo )
Saizo : We will not surrender. Hoshido will not fall!
( Saizo is defeated)
Saizo : Lord Ryoma... I have failed... I still believe in Hoshido... Even if I fall here...
(Initiating combat with Kagero )
Kagero: We cannot afford to lose here!
( Kagero is defeated)
Kagero : This is the end... Lord Ryoma... Saizo... It was an honor to fight alongside you...
(Initiating combat with Kaze )
Kaze : Hoshido will live on no matter what you do here today!
( Kaze is defeated)
Kaze : I... I must not fall now... For the future of Hoshido... I must retreat...
(Initiating combat with Ryoma )
Ryoma : Only a fool would interfere in a duel!
(Corrin initiates combat with Ryoma )
Ryoma : It is time, Corrin. Show me the power you used to slay our sister!
Corrin: Ryoma, stop this! I can explain everything, even Hinoka! Please, listen to me! I don't want to fight you!
Ryoma : Ha! As though I would allow you to stop me with false remorse! You are nothing to me! You are no sibling of mine. Allow my blade to reclaim whatever Hoshidan blood remains in you!
Corrin: Ryoma, no!!
( Ryoma is defeated)
Ryoma: My kingdom... My honor... My sister... All is lost...
(After the battle, Ryoma and Corrin stand before each other. Ryoma is weak from losing the duel)
Ryoma : It is over... Hoshido has fallen... Corrin... Kill me. Do it now. Once you do, the war is over. Please, end my suffering and let me join Hinoka.
Corrin: I can't do that.
Ryoma : Even now, you deny me the mercy of a quick death?!
Corrin: Killing you now would not reunite you with Hinoka. She's still alive. I didn't kill her.
Ryoma: This must be a trick...
Corrin: It isn't. We fought, and I refused to kill her just as I am refusing to kill you. I made it seem as if she were dead and told her to hide until the war was over. That's why I brought her lance. If I had really done it, wouldn't I have brought her head instead?
Ryoma : How can I trust you?!
Corrin: You have no reason to take me at my word after all I've done. But... Sakura and Yukimura may be our prisoners, but they are alive. Takumi fell, but his body his missing. He may still be alive! I want to save you too, Ryoma. I don't want you to die! I would rather perish than lie to you a moment longer.
Ryoma : Corrin, I...
Corrin: Quiet. The king is coming. Let me talk. I want nothing more than to save you and this kingdom. I promised Hinoka I would. Even if you hate me... Know that I've always considered you my brother.
(Corrin leaves and approaches Garon)
Ryoma: ...
(Scene transition to Corrin and Garon)
Corrin: The battle is won. Hoshido's high prince is at death's door.
Garon: Well done.
Corrin: Once you seize the throne, Hoshido will be yours.
Garon: Yes, but first... I shall bear witness as you kill Prince Ryoma yourself.
Corrin: What?!
Garon: Kill Prince Ryoma! Deal the final blow yourself.
Corrin: What purpose does it serve? He can no longer fight. We've won the war! Why not force him to drown in his despair? He would have to watch our king ascend to his throne.
Garon: Foolish child. Have you learned nothing? Rebellions are like seeds. You must salt the ground before seeds can sprout.
Corrin: ...
Garon: Kill him. Do it now. If you do not, you will be branded a traitor. You and your troops will be condemned to death.
Corrin: You can't...
Ryoma : Corrin...
Corrin: Ryoma...
Ryoma : ...I know what I must do, and I will not allow a Nohrian to do it for me.
Corrin: Ryoma, what's going on?
Ryoma : Thank you, Corrin. I finally understand what I need to do. It's okay. Everything will be alright. My beloved sibling...
Corrin: Ryoma, no, don't!
Ryoma : I'm counting on you, Corrin... I trust you... Goodbye.
( Ryoma stabs himself in the stomach with his sword)
Ryoma : I'm... I'm counting on you...
Corrin: No! This can't be! Ryoma!!
Azura: Ryoma... My brother...
Garon: Hoshido's prince has fallen. Hoshido has fallen. This land is ours!
(Corrin runs away, and Azura follows)
Corrin: I must stay strong... I am the child of that king. I am a heartless monster. That is my disguise. I chose to follow my heart, to walk the path of darkness... This is all my fault! I am Corrin the traitor, and I forever will be! I am traitor to Hoshido, to Nohr, to everyone! To all the people I have let die... Ryoma... Lilith... I'm sorry... You put your faith in the wrong person...
Azura: Corrin...
Corrin: I failed, Azura. I couldn't protect him like I said I would... I failed Hinoka... I broke my promise. I said we'd be a family again, but now, that can never happen, and it's all because of me!
Azura: I know you couldn't keep your promise to Hinoka, but... You have a new promise to Ryoma.
Corrin: What...?
Azura: His last words. He's counting on you. He's trusting you with the future of Hoshido. He recognized you as his little sibling... Which is why he did what he did...
Corrin: Ryoma...
Azura: He smiled as he died... He was proud of you, Corrin. He knows your goal is peace despite Nohr's ways. Don't waste his sacrifice... Please, help me to fulfill his dying wish.
Corrin: As long as I'm alive... I will keep that promise.
Azura: I'm glad to hear it... Now... Would you let me cry with you...? Just... Just for a moment...
(The screen fades to black)
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