Tales of Symphonia Drama CD ~A Long Time Ago~

Yume Hanabi · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 5884

I've decided to finish translating them once and for all.
I'll start with posting Regal's whole story, as it's the only one complete as of now. It normally spreads on several tracks (2-6 of vol.1), but I'll just post everything together.
I'd advise you to read while listening to the CD, because I haven't put the sighs, laughs, cries and other background noises in (so you'd probably feel a bit lost without them), and because otherwise you'd lose what makes these CDs beautiful - the great acting and wonderful music.

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Regal Bryant - A Flower's Name

George: I received the directives for the Exsphere Mine case. All the preparations are completely done. There are still many little annoying matters to settle such as the worker's insurance, an explanation to the affiliates, but I am taking care of them. Also, there remains the help project for the victims of the Great Tree disaster... Master Regal?
Regal: Ah, sorry.
George: I see you are reminiscing...
Regal: Yes...
George: It has been twenty long years since then.
Regal: Indeed...

I can see the slums from the carriage's window. This scenery is bringing me back to that night, twenty years ago. I cannot help but feel everything started that night. That night... in a two-horse carriage, I was there with George and my father. This happened a long time ago.

Father: Ah... I see... If this bill is passed, there is no doubt my Lezareno Company will go bankrupt. All right, you are going to spy on the Parliament. Offer 25,000 Gald each to Lord Ajente and Baron Lirium, and pay James a part of the mine extraction.
George: President.
Father: Don't forget to render those Union bastards powerless. You should be able to buy one of the administration member. And when they weaken, start the rumor that there is a traitor among them. With that, they will destroy themselves from the inside.
George: President!
Father: Mmh?
George: Not in front of Master Regal.
Father: Oh. Regal?
Regal: Yes, Father?
Father: Do you think that I am a coward? Do you think that exploiting everything from the workers is insensitive?
Regal: No, I have never thought such things...
Father: It's ok, Regal. I am indeed cowardly and insensitive at the moment. However, I want you to understand at least one thing. The thing I am trying to protect by such costs is not the company, nor money. For what am I fighting? Do you understand?
Regal: No...
Father: For my life.
Regal: Your life?
Father: Yes.
Regal: Father, what does that mea--

Driver: Damn, what the hell?!
Father: What is happening?
Driver: W-Well...
Woman: A-Angelo, Angelo!
Father: I asked you what was happening!
Driver: Well, sir, this dog suddenly jumped in the way.
Woman: My cute Angelo, poor Angelo.
Father: What, a dog?
Woman: Not just a dog! He was my family! What are you going to do? You're not hoping to just get away with this, are you?
Regal: George...
George: Master Regal, do not let this matter bother you. This road is going through the slums, where this insolent old woman's fellows live.
Woman: What? This is inexcusable. Are you saying that it wouldn't have made much of a difference if I had been the one you ran over?
George: What bad manners.
Father: Well, well, calm down. My secretary was rude. I'm sorry, we are in a hurry. Here, use this for the funeral.
Woman: What are you playing at?
Father: Isn't it enough? Well then, here's the double.
Woman: I'm a fortune teller. As a thanks for your blessing, I'll make you a prediction. You, the master. You will soon be ran over by a vehicle and die. Like my Angelo, you will writhe in a pool of blood and die.
Father: Let's go. This is stupid.
George: Master Regal.
Regal: Ah, y-yes...
Woman: And you, the little boy there! You, you won't die so easily. But instead, a fate worst than death is awaiting you. That is because you will fail to protect someone dear, and will then suffer forever.
Father: Hurry up.
Woman: You can't run away from your fate!

Five years later, my father died, as predicted. After that, I followed my his footsteps and became CEO of the Lezareno Company, and then soon became its president. And time started flowing...

Worker: So this means that you don't care if we, the 350 workers of the mine, die?!!
Worker: Answer, President Regal!!
Regal: My Lezareno Company is only following the standards decided by the Parliament.
Worker: I'm telling you that the norm itself if odd.
Worker: No less than five of our friends have died in that rockfall!
Regal: The investigation report states that there is no relation between the accident and your working conditions.
Worker: President Regal!
Worker: We're not asking you to give us a lot of money.
Worker: We only want you to financially help the children who have lost their fathers in the accident!
Worker: Please, we beg you!
George: Master Regal. It is time...
Regal: Yes, understood. I am sorry, but I have another appointment right now.
Worker: We're not finished speaking!
Worker: This is not the last you'll hear from us workers!
Regal: I had hoped we would be able to find a compromise.
Guard: Do you need us, President?
Regal: Please escort them outside.
Guard: Understood. Get them.
Worker: Master Regal!
Guard: Hey there, the President dislikes violence. Let us behave as gentlemen, shall we?

At that time, I already clearly understood my father's words. Not for the company, nor for money. Simply for my life.

Regal: If you are done, you can leave now.
Vharley: About the seizure...
Regal: Ask George.
Vharley: So you don't want to hear what a broker like me wants to ask you?
Regal: Leave, Vharley.
Vharley: As you wish.

Spreading all your wisdom, putting all your passion into play, without having friends, not singing songs, never dozing off... I understood my father's words very clearly. In the end, what I was trying to protect this way was not the company, nor my money. Lezareno was my life. I was fighting for my life. However, I wasn't as strong as my father. The evening of that day, I was laying on my bed after crying and could vaguely see the corners of my room. And there I saw a single white flower.

Regal: A flower...

This flower was not extraordinary in any way. I didn't understand why I was intrigued by such a thing. What I know is that it caught my eyes. This story took place a very long time ago.

~*~

Alicia: I'm sorry to disturb you. Did you call for me?
Regal: Yes. What's wrong? Please enter.
Alicia: Yes, sir.
Regal: I apologize for interrupting your work. I have something to ask you--
Alicia: Did it...
Regal: Mh?
Alicia: Did it... offend you?
Regal: Offend me?
Alicia: The flower...
Regal: Flower? Oh, yes, the flower. I heard from George you were the one who put it there--
Alicia: I'm so sorry!
Regal: H-Hey!
Alicia: I know that we are supposed to bring flowers carefully chosen at the flower shop, but I still picked this one up at the border of the road. I'm so, so very sorry! Please, I beg you, don't fire me, please!!
Regal: Wait a minute!
Alicia: My father is ill and my sister is taking care of him by herself, so--
Regal: Wait, calm down.
Alicia: But...
Regal: I didn't call you here to reprimand you. I only wanted to ask that flower's name.
Alicia: Huh?
Regal: Yes.
Alicia: The flower's name...? I-I'm so sor--
Regal: Enough. So, this flower's name is...?
Alicia: Huh?
Regal: The flower's name.
Alicia: Um... Pressssea....
Regal: Presea?
Alicia: Yes. It is called presea!
Regal: I have never heard of it before. Well, I am ashamed to admit my knowledge of flowers' names is rather poor, but...
Alicia: Actually, I come from Ozette, and, well, Ozette is in a forest, so it's rather dark, so flowers are kind of rare, but the presea never fails to bloom. It is a small flower, and not very popular, but it grows in any place and is very energetic. This presea was in the shadow of Lezeno's building. I tought it was pretty, and cute, and a little nostalgic...
Regal: Hm...
Alicia: Me and my big mouth... I'm so sorry.
Regal: Please go on.
Alicia: Huh?
Regal: It was pretty and cute, and what was it? A little nostalgic.
Alicia: A little nostalgic... Um, this is all.
Regal: I see.
Alicia: This is embarassing. Please don't laugh.
Regal: Ah, I'm sorry. It's been a long time since... since I laughed...
Alicia: I'm sorry.
Regal: No, I am the one who should apologize.

It was an ordinary flower. I didn't know why I took a liking to it. But it caught my eyes.

Alicia: I'm sorry to interrupt. President, um... I've brought a presea, as promised.

Alicia: I'm sorry to disturb. President, I've brought the flower, I mean, the presea.

Alicia: Sorry to disturb. I've brought a presea.

Alicia: President, today's presea is prettier than the usual ones.

Alicia: Master Regal, here's a presea, as always.

Alicia: Only preseas... don't you get tired of them?

Alicia: Please look! She bloomed so beautifully!

Alicia: I'm sorry, since the weather is colder, I couldn't bring a presea, but please accept this flower instead.

Alicia: I should stop bothering you...

Alicia: Master Regal! Please look! The first presea of this year!

Alicia: Master Regal.

Alicia: Master Regal!

Alicia: Master Regal!!

Regal: Presea flowers all around...
Alicia: It's a little far from the town. How do you like it?
Regal: This place is very lovely. It also feels good to get out and relax like this.
Alicia: I am happy to hear that...
Regal: Hm?
Alicia: Nothing!
Regal: Mmh...
Alicia: Presea. Presea...
Regal: Hm?
Alicia: There is an person I hold dear in my village whose name is Presea too.
Regal: Your boyfriend?
Alicia: No! That's not that at all.
Regal: How long is it since you last met that person? One year, two years?
Alicia: It will soon be six years.
Regal: Si-... What?! How long have you been working for Lezareno?
Alicia: I have been working for you since you were seventeen.
Regal: I see...
Alicia: Ah, please don't let this bother you. I am only one of the many employees that work for you. It is normal you don't know me. Master Regal, you are a wonderful person with an admirable job. You have better things to do than think about a flower that can be found everywhere. Besides...
Regal: Yes?
Alicia: Master Regal, you still don't know my name, do you?
Regal: Ah! Now that you mention it, you are right.
Alicia: Told you. Let's go back. We still have work to do.

I could have just asked her. I could even have asked George. It would have been very easy for me to know her name. But at that time, I didn't do anything.

Regal: Isn't it strange to ask her name after all this time?

That's what I thought.

Regal: She's just a passing fancy.

That's what I thought.

Regal: I don't need to know her name.

That's what I thought.

Regal: I don't need... to know her name...

That's... what I thought.

Alicia: Master Regal, I brought a presea.

She kept bringing me preseas. Always.

Alicia: Master Regal, today's presea is really pretty.

The both of us spent a long time like this, as the girl who brings flowers and the man that recieves them. And then, one day...

Alicia: M-Master Regal... You... you shouldn't lower yourself like this and come in a servant's room...
Regal: Please tell me your name.
Alicia: Huh...?
Regal: Your name.

And this is how I came to know that her name was the one of the flower alicia...

~*~

George: What did you just say?
Regal: That I would discuss about the mine accident with the worker's union, George.
George: But...
Regal: George.
George: Yes, sir.
Regal: By the way, where is the plan I asked for?
George: Here, sir.
Regal: Twenty minutes by carriage, it seems.
George: Don't tell me you are planning to go in person to that dirty place? I could--
Regal: It doesn't have any sense if I don't go myself.

Woman: There there there, good boy, good boy. Hm? It's been 15 years, little boy. So your father has passed away, I've heard.
Regal: As you predicted.
Woman: Oh, it's not my fault, you know. I've only told him of his fate.
Regal: I know.
Woman: So, what did you come for?
Regal: I came to apologize.
Woman: Hm?
Regal: Accept my excuses for our rudeness back then. I'm sorry.
Woman: Apologizing to me won't change your fate, you know. It's not something I decided.
Regal: I know.
Woman: Then why?
Regal: I have finally come to understand your feelings. My father didn't use to come home very often... he was like a stranger to me. So, when he died, I was shaken, but not sad. And also, I had other priorities at the time, which is why I didn't pay attention to the feelings of the children who had lost their parents in the accident. But now, I can imagine how it feels to lose someone dear. And I understand that person is what one should give priority to.
Woman: You've found someone to protect.
Regal: Yes.
Woman: You will lose that person, and suffer for the rest of your life. You can't change destiny.
Regal: I will change it.
Woman: It's useless.
Regal: I will protect her with all my might! Well, excuse me. It looks like... your other dog.
Woman: Hm.
Regal: I apologize again.
Woman: Boy. I am senile, you know. I could have misread the future.
Regal: Thank you.

However, the prophecy was not wrong.

~*~

Regal: What is the meaning of this, George? What do you mean, you fired her?
George: First you accept compromises, then you apologize... You are not in your right mind, that that's because of her.
Regal: Not in my right mind?
George: On top of that, she's a servant. Think of your place!
Regal: George.
George: If you need distraction, please find a better suited woman.
Regal: George!! Why can't you understand? I love her. That is all. It can only be Alicia, no one else...
George: Master Regal...

Vharley: I'm officially Alicia's master now, sir. I can't just give her back. What's that about giving her back at any cost?
Regal: I beg you, Vharley.
Vharley: Oh... Someone of your status, begging a dirty broker like me? She seems like an important one, that girl. All right, I'll give her back.
Regal: Really?
Vharley: However! I need a compensation. For example, ownership of 50% of the mine, 30% of Lezareno's profits per month, and... Yes, how about you throw yourself on the ground begging first?

Woman: Aah! The crystal ball burst in pieces! This isn't good, boy. At this rate... At this rate...

Vharley: Oh, a bouquet? Are you planning to propose to her when she comes back?
Regal: You promised. Give me back Alicia.
Vharley: Yes, yes.
Regal: This is... What kind of joke is this?
Vharley: You should look more happy! You'll finally be able to meet your precious Alicia again! She changed a little after the experience with the Cruxis Crystal. Well, you never said she had to still be human when I give her back, so I hope you won't mind...
Regal: No way... Alicia, is that you?
Vharley: There, go.
Regal: S-stop!
Vharley: She's lost her human heart too. You must do what you have to do.
Regal: Y-you bastard!
Vharley: I wanted to see more, but I'm afraid I have to leave. Have fun!
Regal: This is.... N-no! I... I'm sorry Alicia, I...

In my fading consciousness, I vaguely saw a white flower.

Regal: ...Flower... Presea...

Seeing that presea flower all torn up made me want to keep on living. And I heard her voice then.

Alicia: Live.
Regal: Alicia?
Alicia: Please live, Master Regal.
Regal: Is that you? Yes, it's you... It's your voice. Alicia.
Alicia: I can't bear the thought of hurting you.
Regal: The prophecy was wrong.
Alicia: I can't return to myself any more. So...
Regal: "You won't die so easily"? "You will always suffer"? As if.
Alicia: Please, if you love me, you have to--
Regal: I swore to protect you with all my might...
Alicia: Please, kill me. I love you, Master Regal.

Alicia: I'm sorry to interrupt. President, um... I've brought a presea, as promised.

Alicia: I'm sorry to disturb. President, I've brought the flower, I mean, the presea.

Alicia: Sorry to disturb. I've brought a presea.

Alicia: President, today's presea is prettier than the usual ones.

Alicia: Master Regal, here's a presea--

Regal: Aliciaaaaaaa!!!

I went to prison for killing the woman I loved, the one I should have protected. That was the only way I found to punish myself. And now... I am sitting in a swaying carriage once more, heading to the slums once more.

~*~

Woman: There, there, there. Good boy, good boy. Hm? You've come to see me again, boy?
Regal: Yes.
Woman: I've heard that you were out of prison. It seems you have resumed your position of CEO in Lezareno.
Regal: Yes. A lot happened since then.
Woman: Looks like it.
Regal: I have shut down the Exsphere mine.
Woman: I see.
Regal: I want to dedicate my forces to the reconstruction of the world.
Woman: I see. Then I guess I won't do any more ominous fortune-telling.
Regal: Good.
Woman: So, what are these flowers for?
Regal: They are for you.
Woman: You're offering flowers to this old lady?
Regal: For your Angelo.
Woman: I see. Oh, I see.
Regal: Well then...
Woman: Tell me, what is the name of those flowers?
Regal: Presea.
Woman: They are beautiful.
Regal: I know.
Woman: Yes, such beautiful flowers... Really. Don't you think so? He couldn't protect the one he loved. And he is still suffering. But as to whether he will always be suffering... I think that the prophecy could be a little off on that point. Yes, that prophecy must be wrong!

~fin~
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Meowzy · Joined: 08 Oct 2005 Posts: 9624 Location: The Sacred Realm

Aaawwwww... That is a beautiful story. Thank you so much for translating it!
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sistaofpeace1 · Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:43 pm Post subject:

That was actually pretty interesting. I'll definitely follow this along while listening to the respective audio tracks.

Thanks a lot! Looking foward to the others~
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SonicNigma212 · Joined: 27 Apr 2006 Posts: 264

Hey nice work with the translations that you've put up. I've gotten the soundtrack for the Drama CD and always wondered what the actors were saying. It would also give me a good idea of each of the characters' thoughts and feelings. From what I've read here, it would seem to tell how Regal became the man we all know of today. Anyways good job with it and hope to see more like this with the rest if possible. Laters!
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Yume Hanabi · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 5884

Presea Combatir - The Reason to Smile

Alicia: Are you ready?
Presea: Not yet!
Alicia: Found you, Sis.
Presea: Oh no, already? Alicia, you're really a pro at hide-and-seek.
Alicia: That's because you never hide well enough.
Presea: I'm kinda jealous... You're my little sister, and you're better than me at hide-and-seek, cooking, sewing...
Alicia: And I'm cute, and smart...
Presea: Don't get cocky.
Alicia: Sorry!
Presea: Hey, wait.
Sieg: Presea, Alicia.
Alicia: Daddy!
Sieg: It's time to go home.
Presea: You're finished working today?
Sieg: Yes. I cut trees with all I've got. I feel a bit sore though...
Presea: I'll massage you when we're back, Daddy.
Alicia: That's not fair, Sis. I wanna do it...
Sieg: I'll let Presea massage me, and Alicia will take care of the dinner, ok?
Alicia: 'll make a vegetable stew then!
Sieg: Oh, I'm looking forward to it.
Presea: Daddy, what about my massage?
Sieg: Looking forward to it too.
Presea: Which one do you want the most?
Sieg: Both.
Presea: Then that means I don't have any special skill...
Sieg: How about that? You are the prettiest girl on earth when you smile.
Presea: Huh?
Sieg: The best smile in the world. Even our Alicia can't compete. Right, Alicia?
Alicia: Well... I'll give you that, at least.
Presea: I don't know...
Sieg: Oh, there's the best smile in the world.
Presea: Stop it, Daddy.
Alicia: You're blushing, Sis.
Presea: I'm not!

Man: Miss Presea. Miss Presea.

~*~

Man: Miss Presea.
Presea: Ah!
Man: All workers have evacuated now. I need your permission to trigger the explosion.
Presea: Yes.
Man: Are you all right?
Presea: There's no problem. As Lezareno Company's president Regal Bryant's substitute, I hereby permit the blasting of the facilities.
Man: All right! We're starting the countdown! 3... 2... 1... Now! It blew into pieces, as expected. Let's start removing the debris. Volunteers from Sylvarant, follow the instructions of Lezareno's workers. Start!
Workers: Yeah!!
Man: How's that, Miss Presea?
Presea: You seem to take things carefully.
Man: As you can see, a lot of buildings are only partially destroyed. If you could ask the company to take measures for those...
Presea: I will tell President Regal directly.
Man: Thanks. I'll be going now. Hey there, stop idling. The sun'll be down before we finish at this rate.

The world's reconstruction is proceeding slowly.

Man: H-Heeelp!!
Girl: Mommy!!
Man: Evacuate the wounded, quick!
Man: This is... This is the end of the world...

That day... Sylvarant sustained severe damage due to the Kharlan Tree Incident. And the people will never truly recover from the trauma.

Man: There, there, don't cry. I'll be your Daddy from now on. I'll stay with you forever, so don't cry. Don't worry. I've become all alone too, you know. I was sad too. So don't cry. Don't cry. Hey.

But wounds heal with time. Slowly... But they do in the end.

Man: Hey guys, a present from the company! Cool beer! When we're done, it's party time!
Man: You Tethe'allan know how to please the Sylvarant people.
Man: What the heck are you talking about? After we work, we drink beer. That's got nothing to do with Tethe'alla and Sylvarant.
Man: Haha, true.

I've heard that it's thanks to Sheena that the people of Sylvarant accepted Lezareno's help so easily.

Gatt: Yes, yes, yes, I'll give you milk right now.
Man: Hey, Gatt. What's her name?
Gatt: Jinny! Ah, well, I don't know her real name...
Man: She's not yours?
Gatt: Yeah, she's not... Actually, no, she is my daughter!
Man: Yeah. All right, let me hold her!
Gatt: Oh, please.
Man: What? You can't entrust her to a Tethe'allan?
Gatt: Huh? You're right, I can't!
Man: You've got the guts to say it aloud.
Gatt: Hey, stop it, you're dirty. Go away. Leave her alone.

I sometimes wish I could laugh easily like everyone else.

~*~

Presea: Daddy! Daddy!
Alicia: That's blood... No... No!!

I think that everything started that night when Daddy fell ill.

Doctor: I gave your daddy an anesthetic. He'll sleep soundly tonight.
Presea: Thank you very much.
Alicia: Doctor, is Daddy's illness... bad?
Doctor: The medicine that can cure him costs a lot.
Presea: If it's about money--
Doctor: We're not talking about taking it once or twice. You will have to keep giving him that medicine for at least half a year, maybe more. And there is no guarantee that he will recover. He is in a bad state.
Alicia: What should we do, Sis? What should we do?

Sieg: Presea, Alicia...
Presea: What is it, Daddy? Alicia isn't here for the moment.
Sieg: Oh. Then, I have a favor to ask you.
Presea: I'll do whatever you want.
Sieg: I've told you before that you were the prettiest girl on earth when you smile. The best smile in the world. So please, keep on smiling, no matter what happens to me. Support your sister for me.
Presea: Don't say that...
Sieg: If you don't, I won't be able to sleep peacefully. Come here.
Presea: Daddy.
Sieg: I'm sorry. But... This is the last time you cry, Presea. I'm sorry... I'm really sorry... Cry now, my baby. Cry...

I promised my Daddy.

Presea: It's heavier than I thought...
Alicia: Sis? What are you doing?
Presea: Isn't it obvious? I'm going to cut trees instead of Daddy.
Alicia: Don't be stupid! That axe is too heavy and too big for you.
Presea: I'm fine, you'll see.
Alicia: You can't use it.
Presea: I said I'm fine. I can't cook or sew, but I'm a bit stronger than you.
Alicia: Sis...
Presea: I'm going to the forest now. Alicia?
Alicia: Let's go together. I'll help you.
Presea: Good idea. It will be easier with the both of us.
Alicia: Yes... Yes...

Presea: Alicia? Alicia? I've made dinner. I know it's probably not good, but you have to eat a little. Alicia--
Alicia: Shut up! Leave me alone! Nothing you cook tastes good anyway! I don't wanna eat that. I don't wanna eat that!!
Presea: W-Well then, I'll just leave it here, ok? Eat while it's still warm.

I wanted to cry too. But I didn't. I promised Daddy.

Presea: What's wrong, Alicia? It's late.
Alicia: Is Daddy sleeping?
Presea: Yes. His cough has calmed down.
Alicia: Sis... I'm sorry.
Presea: What's wrong with you? Come here. Sit on my knees. You don't have to apologize. Look at me. Do I look angry?
Alicia: The best smile in the world.
Presea: See? You don't have to cry.
Alicia: Thank you, Sis.
Presea: It's ok.
Alicia: Thank you for... always smiling to me... I... I really... I love you so much, Sis.
Presea: You're acting weird.

Alicia left the next day, leaving a large sum of money on the desk.

Presea: Daddy... I received a letter from Alicia this morning. She says she's taking care of the President of a certain Lezareno Company. She says he's nice, the job is easy, dinner is good and her bed is comfy. So there's no need to go and bring her back. She's counting on me to keep watching over you.

Presea: Daddy... I've got another letter from Alicia. I had written her that I didn't need her money and that I would come and pick her up. She got angry. She says that we're doomed if I don't get a grip on myself. She's right. Alicia's so strong... I have to try harder.

Presea: Daddy, listen, someone just offered me a job. It's about an experiment with a stone called Exsphere. All I have to do to receive money is let them implant it in my body and let them take data. And since it's a magic stone that makes stronger, I'll also be able to use your axe. That way, we can buy the medicine, and Alicia might come back as well! I'm not sad. You'd like Alicia to come back too, don't you? Right?

Presea: Daddy... I've picked pretty flowers... from that forest. You know, the one where we played hide-and-seek? Aren't alicia flowers beautiful? I wonder if she's doing fine... She has to. It's Alicia, after all.

Presea: Why... I don't feel tired at all... I feel like I could cut many more trees... I feel... weird... My body... My head... No!

Doctor: What's happening? Her arm is broken, and yet she doesn't feel any pain.
Rodyle: I'd advise you to stop prying.
Doctor: What did you do to her?! What is this gem on her chest?
Rodyle: Keep quiet and heal her.
Doctor: ...tell... ...this stone... ...evil... ...lose her feelings... ...turns her into a doll... You used this girl for your dangerous experiments--
Rodyle: I told you to stop prying. ...dispose...
Man: What about the girl?
Rodyle: I've finished collecting the data. We can take the Angelus Project to a new stage. ...perfect doll... ...can leave... ...girl... ...alone...

Presea: Daddy... Daddy... Look. My arm is broken, but it doesn't hurt at all. I have a bandage, but... See? I can move it just fine, it doesn't hurt. I know in my head that it hurts... but I don't feel it. I don't feel anything. The mister who gave me money said I became like a doll. Listen, Daddy, I kept my promise. I didn't cry. I kept on smiling. But... But... He said... that I won't be able to smile anymore. What should I do? What... should I do?

I was released from the pain of keeping on smiling, but at the same time, I forgot how to cry, how to be angry, and in the end, even how to talk to Daddy. I was afraid to lose my feelings...but deep down, I was also relieved. I wouldn't have to keep on smiling and repressing my tears anymore.

~*~

I spent sixteen years as a lifeless doll. While time had stopped for me, Daddy left this world, and Alicia passed away far from me as well. Now that I have my feelings back, I can grieve their deaths.

Manager: All right, this is the last explosion for today. Sector C-3 will be completely destroyed. Everyone gather here.

But I still can't cry normally yet.

Manager: Not yet, we have to check if everyone is he-- What the heck?
Man: It seems there was a mistake in the powder distribution.
Manager: You dumbass! I hope there's no one left in there.
Man: There shouldn't.
Manager: What do you--
Man: Where's Jinny? Hey, guys, has any of you seen Jinny?
Manager: What's wrong?
Man: I can't find Jinny and Gatt anywhere!
Manager: Miss Presea! It's too dangerous! Come back!

There are so many more tears I should have shed. I should have suffered much more. I sometimes think that way. But my tears don't fall when I think they would, and sometimes do when I am not expecting them.

Gatt: Daddy will protect you, Jinny. I'll-- The... The ceiling... You...
Presea: Get away, now. This axe won't hold for long.
Gatt: But...
Presea: Don't worry. I'm used to that kind of situation.
Gatt: Damn... Thanks!
Presea: I'm used to that kind of situation, but... Zelos won't come and save me like last time. This is... the end...

This should have been terrifying, but I wasn't really scared. That's when I thought that losing my feelings wasn't a completely bad thing.

Gatt: Miss!!
Presea: Huh?
Gatt: I kept you waiting. I'm back to help you.
Presea: Why?
Gatt: Don't worry, Jinny's safe.
Presea: It's dangerous for you too.
Gatt: It's nothing. Look.
Man: Are you ok?
Man: We'll be there soon!
Man: Manager, it's dangerous here.
Manager: So what?
Man: Ouch.
Manager: I'm not some scum that abandons his workers.

~*~

Gatt: Hey.
Presea: Mr Gatt.
Gatt: You saved us. Thanks.
Presea: I didn't do much. I acted without thinking and caused trouble to everyone.
Gatt: You're the only one here who thinks that.
Presea: Huh?
Man: You did great earlier, Miss.
Man: I'm liking Tethe'allan people more and more.
Gatt: Won't you try and hold her for a bit?
Presea: Huh?
Gatt: I'd like you to hold her. There.
Presea: She's laughing.
Gatt: See? She knows you're her savior. Hey, there's no need to cry.
Presea: I'm sorry. I'm so happy... so relieved... I don't know...
Gatt: It's like that for me too. I don't know why, but I suddenly felt like crying.

Sieg: The best smile in the world. Even our Alicia can't compete. Right, Alicia?
Alicia: Well... I'll give you that, at least.
Presea: I don't know...
Sieg: Oh, there's the best smile in the world.
Presea: Stop it, Daddy.
Alicia: You're blushing, Sis.
Presea: I'm not!
Alicia: Are too!
Presea: Am not, Alicia!

Keeping on smiling was painful. Repressing my tears was painful. I couldn't laugh when I wanted. I couldn't cry when I wanted. I sometimes even think that losing my feelings was not completely a bad thing, but... But now, I think that being able to laugh like that is a beautiful thing.

~fin~
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sistaofpeace1 · Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:38 pm Post subject:

Aww, Presea's story was really sweet too.

...Never pictured Alicia being slightly cocky though. Haha.
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I think that this story with Presea is pretty amazing, not to mention a bit dramatic too. I mean, who knew that she had that hard of a time in dealing with the effects of her father being ill to wanting to do anything to make money for him to get well to going to Rodyle placing that Exephere on her. Man, it's really something. I hope that you could put up more of these scripts of A Long Time Ago here. It's really getting good. Well, later and have a nice day.
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Yume Hanabi · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 5884

Raine & Genis Sage - Memories in the Rain

Santo: Doesn't look like it's going to stop anytime soon... At his rate, I won't be able to cross the mountain pass before... Hm? Hey, you two! Come here!
Raine: Thank you.
Santo: Seems the rain's been giving trouble to you too.
Genis: But we're lucky to have found a big tree to shield us.
Santo: No kidding. I'm Santo, a wandering minstrel.
Genis: I'm--
Raine: I'm Raine, and this is my brother Genis.
Genis: Nice to meet you, Santo.
Santo: Nice to meet you too. Are you people from the north? From Iselia?
Genis: Huh? How?
Santo: Simple deduction, Genis. See the dirt on your shoes? It's red clay, which can only be found north. And Raine, that blue seed in your hair... There are a lot of those in Iselia's woods.
Genis: Wow, you're good, mister.
Santo: I've traveled around the world, so I know a lot of that useless stuff. Living one day at a time, following the wind and your intuition... Hey, where are you going?
Raine: Oh, I wonder...
Santo: Sorry. I know not prying is one of the travelers' rules. But a long life on the road has left me longing for some human contact... I'm going to take a nap. Wake me up when the rain's stopped, ok?
Genis: All right.
Santo: See you later, Genis, Raine.
Genis: Sis...
Raine: What?
Genis: Nothing.

I am holding Genis's hand in silence.

~*~

Rain... The pouring rain throws me back in time within my memories. For example, to that day ten years ago when we were driven out of our hometown. To that day eight years ago when we were trembling under that bridge. To that day five years ago when we reached Iselia. To that day one year ago when I slapped my brother. Rain was falling during each of these events, and my mind takes me back to them... And I cannot stop the dull pain they bring.

Genis: S-Sis...
Raine: You... don't understand humans yet.
Genis: I--
Raine: You don't! You don't understand anything!
Genis: You're wrong, Sis. You're wrong... You're usually always right. But now... you're completely wrong!!

Rain was falling that day.

Virginia: I'm sorry. Forgive me. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry...

In order not to let the cold rain get to me, I have always though this way: "It's the system. The world is made that way. So I don't hate anyone, and no one really hates me. I don't get hurt." But in order not to let the system get to me, I should make my heart harder, harder, and harder. That way, I won't get hurt, and won't hate anyone...

My sister's hand is warm... Right. Rain was falling that day too.

Raine: This is our new village.
Genis: Iselia.
Raine: Iselia. As you can see, it's in a remote region, so I'm sure they will welcome someone who can give their children some education.
Genis: I hope so.
Raine: Genis. You have to become stronger.
Genis: I know, Sis.
Raine: And you mustn't let your guard down. If you do, we won't be able to live here anymore. You understand?
Genis: I'm sorry. If I hadn't talked without thinking, we could still be in that town...
Raine: It's not your fault. It's not anyone's fault. It's just how it is. We half-elves have no place to go to. That's just how things are. W-Who's there?
Lloyd: And who are you?
Genis: Sis...
Raine: We were heard.
Lloyd: I've never seen you before. Who are you?
Genis: I-I'm...
Raine: My name is Raine. This is my brother Genis. I'm traveling in search of a teaching job.
Genis: N-Nice to meet you.
Lloyd: Say, are you guys elves?
Raine: Yes, we are.
Lloyd: Aren't you... hungry?
Raine: Huh?
Lloyd: I'm sure you're hungry! Right? Actually, I'm having a dark barbecue party, but there aren't enough people, so it doesn't look like a party. I've been looking forward to it for a week. With that stupid rain, no one felt like coming. So I'm looking for people who look free.
Raine: We have to go and meet the mayor--
Lloyd: Oh, you don't. I know! I'll drag him there too! It'll be fine that way, no?
Raine: But...
Lloyd: You're going to work in our village, right? So we're friends!
Genis: Sis, what should we do?
Lloyd: Come! Errr... Can I call you Genis?
Genis: Huh? Ah, err, yeah...
Lloyd: I'm Lloyd. Lloyd Irving. Nice to meet you. Great, I bet Colette'll be happy! Ah, Colette is my friend. Don't be surprised, but she's the Chosen of Mana. Well, I'll explain later.
Raine: Ah, w-wait a minute! Wait!
Lloyd: Ah, I'm gonna warn you, but it's not a regular barbecue. It's a dark barbecue! I wonder what we'll get... All right, let's go!
Genis: Ah, w-wait a minute!
Raine: Genis!
Lloyd: Come on, let's go.

Lloyd dragged me along, holding my arm. I remember the warmth of his hand clearly.

Genis: Sis, I'm cold...
Raine: Come closer.

I remember the warmth of my sister's body as we were trembling under that bridge eight years ago.

Raine: The rain won't stop...
Genis: Yeah.

I feel the warmth of my sister's hand as we are standing under a big tree.

~*~

Dirk: Mayor. First, I'll apologize for Lloyd hitting you. I'm sorry.
Lloyd: Ouch... What are you doing, you stupid old... man...
Dirk: My son's an idiot. You have to beat some common sense into him.
Lloyd: W-W-W-Wait a minute...
Dirk: And if he still doesn't get it...
Mayor: Hey, Dirk, that's too much...
Dirk: Well then, I guess you're even now.
Mayor: Oh, yes...?
Dirk: Really? Now let's hear what Lloyd has to say.
Mayor: He doesn't have anything to say. We can't forgive children when they hit adults.
Dirk: That's not true, mayor. There's no difference between children and adults here. Lloyd's an idiot, but I made sure to teach him reason. He's not one to resort to violence without a reason.
Mayor: Damn...
Dirk: Tell us, Lloyd.
Lloyd: The mayor, he called my best friend a thief! He said Genis damaged the crops.
Mayor: I didn't--
Lloyd: You did! You said no one from the village would do such a shameful act. And that there were some elven outsiders here.
Dirk: I only voiced a possibility.
Lloyd: What the hell is a possibility? You were outright accusing him!

Colette: Are you all right, Genis?
Genis: Yeah...
Colette: Can I sit there?
Genis: Yes. It's my fault...
Colette: What are you talking about? You didn't do anything wrong!
Genis: I didn't. That's not it. But... I shouldn't be here... Maybe...
Colette: Why? Why do you say that, Genis?
Genis: Listen, Colette, I... You know, I-- Mayor...?
Mayor: Dirk, you bastard!
Dirk: From what you said, adults can hit other adults if they have a reason, don't they, mayor?
Lloyd: Heheh, idiot, idiot, serves you ri-- Oww.
Dirk: Don't get cocky, idiot.
Mayor: I-I hope you're not thinking you can get away with that? Get... Get out of this village, Dirk! You damn dwarf!
Genis: That's...
Colette: Wait, mayor, that's too harsh!
Dirk: What, don't worry, Colette. I'll just build a cabin in the nearby woods. What, it won't take me a week to build it.
Colette: But...
Dirk: Besides, I'm happy my son grew up to keep to his own beliefs.
Lloyd: Ouch. Ow, ow ow. Not the ear. It's not fair.
Dirk: Come on, let's go.
Lloyd: Ge-Genis, Colette, see you later. Ow, ow, ow.
Genis: Lloyd!
Lloyd: Don't worry about it.
Genis: Lloyd...
Lloyd: We're best friends, right?
Genis: Lloyd...

Raine: It always rains when we have to travel.
Genis: I'm home, Sis. Sis, what's with that outfit?
Raine: Hurry up and change too. It's hard to walk for long in those clothes.
Genis: Walk for long?
Raine: Keep your baggage to the strict minimum. We can get new things in another city. I'll take care of food and medicine.
Genis: Sis!
Raine: You know what's happening. We're leaving the village.
Genis: No...
Raine: It's the first time we stayed this long at a same place.
Genis: No.
Raine: But it is time. It's not like we could have stayed forever. Let's leave before it turns ugly.
Genis: I don't want to!
Raine: Don't embarrass yourself, Genis. No matter how nice the people of this village seem, we're different from them. You understood with what happened today, didn't you? If they learn that we are half-elves, not elves, they--
Genis: Sis, you weren't there at the mayor's house, you don't know what happened.
Raine: I don't need to be there to understand. This isn't the first time it happened.
Genis: Lloyd... Lloyd is different.
Raine: He's not.
Genis: He is!
Raine: No, he isn't.
Genis: You ran back home the moment we were called thieves, and here I was wondering what you were up to. You were actually planning to run away? Sis, you're a coward. Lloyd fought for me, without fear; he didn't run away.
Raine: Don't try to talk like an adult, Genis.
Genis: Lloyd--
Raine: Don't say it.
Genis: Lloyd isn't like them. You should know. I'm sure that even if he knew that we're half-elves-- S-Sis...
Raine: You... don't understand humans yet.
Genis: I--
Raine: You don't! You don't understand anything!
Genis: You're wrong, Sis. You're wrong... You're usually always right. But now... you're completely wrong!!

Rain was falling that day.

Rain was falling that day.

When we were cast out of our hometown ten years ago. When we were trembling under that bridge five years ago. When we reached Iselia three years ago. When I slapped my brother, one year ago.

But...

That one day, there was no rain.

That day when we came back to Iselia during the journey of world regeneration.

~*~

Mayor: It's your fault that this village was burned to the ground. What are you here back for? Lloyd, you were banned from Iselia. And you brought that failed Chosen who couldn't regenerate the world. And Genis and Raine... I bet you are the ones who brought the Desians to this village.
Genis: What? Why?
Mayor: It's obvious.
Genis: But why?
Raine: Stop, Genis.
Mayor: You are half-elves, just like the Desians.
Lloyd: Enough already! If you think I'm gonna let you spew more of this nonsense... It's true that Genis and the Professor are half-elves. But what does that have to do with anything?
Mayor: "What does that have to do with anything?" That's enough... being a half-elf is enough to bring us misfortune. I'll tell you just in case, but I'm not the only one who thinks that. No one in the village can accept half-elves. Right, everyone?
Genis: But...
Boy: Genis's the smartest kid in the school! He can even do complicated factorization that you couldn't do.
Girl: P-Professor Raine is scary when she's angry, but, but she congratulates me when I find the answer!
Boy: Lloyd, he can't study, but he's the strongest guy in the village!
Girl: Colette always falls, but she never cries! She's very mature.
Mayor: C-Children should keep quiet!
Man: Mayor.
Woman: Stop it, you're making a fool of yourself.
Man: Your words are so shallow even children can see through them.
Man: That's true.
Man: Yeah, he's right.
Man: Look at you.
Lloyd: I expected no less from the people of our village!
Genis: Sis...

That day, the sky was so blue...

And I remember the warmth that filled my heart.

~*~

Santo: That's a pretty sunset.
Genis: Isn't it? Don't you think, Sis?
Santo: Well, I'll be off now. Take care.
Genis: You too.
Santo: Thanks, Genis.
Raine: Say, Santo...
Santo: Huh?
Raine: I know not prying is one of the travelers' rules, but would you allow me to make a deduction?
Santo: Go ahead.
Raine: You are a half-elf.
Genis: Sis, what are you...?
Santo: How did you know?
Raine: Simple deduction. You act friendlier than you should when you meet new humans, and you are more cautious. Just like us...
Santo: You too...
Raine: Where are you going?
Santo: I don't know. I'd want to know if there was one place were we would be accepted...
Raine: To the north.
Santo: Huh?
Raine: You should go to the north. Where there is red clay and blue seeds.
Santo: Iselia?
Raine: Iselia.
Santo: I see... It must be a nice village...
Genis: Yes. The best!
Santo: Why did you leave it?
Genis: We're going on a journey to get half-elves more accepted. Well, I don't really know what we should do, and it's a little scary, and it's a bit hard to know what to say to strangers, but... Right, Sis?
Raine: Yes, it is scary. But when we get hurt and want to hate the world, we can always come back. We can always come back to Iselia.
Genis: Yes. Iselia is our home.
Santo: I see. I'll come and visit when I feel like it. The sun is going down, it's time to leave.
Genis: Yes. Let's meet again someday.
Santo: Good luck.
Raine: Good luck.

I hold Genis's hand gently.

My sister's hand is warm, and I know this warmth is flowing in the world.

And the sky is completely clear.

The rain has gone far away.

~fin~
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Gragledump · Posted: Sat Oct 09, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject:

d'awwwww. I liked that one.

Yume Hanabi · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 5884

I was grinning during the whole meeting with Lloyd. That's so like him xD

Anyway, last one before we get on the main storyline:
(oh yeah btw, I'm not familiar with the vocabulary used to order a dog, so if I made a mistake in translating, please tell me so)

Sheena Fujibayashi - The Promise of that Day

Sheena: What?!
Zelos: Ya, well, like I said...
Sheena: Like you said? Zelos, you didn't even ask for my permission!
Zelos: Yeah, well, you were the only one, so I...
Sheena: Don't eat and talk at the same time!

What the idiot Chosen Zelos had just proposed me was a big mission that I would never have imagined.

Sheena: I refuse.
Zelos: Why?
Sheena: That's not my area of expertise. You should do it, being the Chosen and all.
Zelos: But, you know, it's a bit hard to admit, but I'm not the type that people trust.
Sheena: Oh, so you're aware of it.
Zelos: So all the more reason to entrust it to you.
Sheena: No thanks. I won't do it. I completely refuse.
Zelos: Are you afraid, Sheena?
Sheena: I... I'm not afraid.
Zelos: Aaah, you're afraid.
Sheena: I've just told you I'm not!
Zelos: I see. You're afraid.
Sheena: I'm not!
Zelos: I guess we can't help it if you're afraid.
Sheena: But I'm not afraid!
Zelos: You are, too.
Sheena: If I tell you I'm not, I'm not.

To tell the truth, I was. I'm always afraid. Always afraid to take responsibility.

Guard: Bow before the king of Tethe'alla!
King: Sheena, I am glad you came.
Sheena: Your Majesty.

And yet now, I am about to leave on a journey. I am about to leave on a journey, locking my fears and my doubts deep inside my heart. And now, I can be a little proud of myself. Look, Corrine. I've grown stronger, haven't I?

~*~

Researcher: Good work, Sheena. Sheena? Are you ok, Sheena?
Sheena: Of-Of course!

I used to work in a strange institution in Sybak. The aim was to create artificial summon spirits with science. It was Meltokio's Summon Spirit Research Center. It happened a long time ago.

Researcher: I'm glad we could get the help of someone who has real summoning powers.
Sheena: Are you?
Researcher: Thanks to you, we collected good data which enabled us to progress. Thank you.
Sheena: That's weird, I'm starting to be glad too.
Researcher: Are you all right, Sheena?
Sheena: Why?
Researcher: What happened in the measurements capsule...
Sheena: Oh, I was just dozing off and had a bad dream. Don't worry about it.
Researcher: Did something happen in Mizuho? I could give you advice. We're partners, right?
Sheena: Partners? I thought I was just your guinea pig.
Researcher: That's not true! I know that we put you up for experiments, but none of us has ever thought of you as a guinea pig...
Sheena: Ah, sorry, that's not what I meant... It's just that... well...
Researcher: Well?
Sheena: I'm a lone wolf, so when you say I'm your partner... I'm kind of embarrassed. If you don't like the guinea pig thing, you can call me an experiment subject, or a nice volunteer, or an expert or something. What's that?
Researcher: Oh, that. Do you want to see it? That's one of the summon spirits we created. Since it's hard to study the summon spirits themselves, we're creating monsters with similar properties.
Sheena: Why do you keep it in a glass cage?
Researcher: We have to. It's ferocious and doesn't take to humans. We always have to weaken it with electricity-- That little... It was supposed to be intelligent and understand our language, but it seems summon spirits still have a lot of mysteries.
Sheena: Hey.
Researcher: Hm?
Sheena: I'll try to tame it. I'm good with animals, you know. I once had a dog.
Researcher: It's not a dog.
Sheena: And a cat!
Researcher: It's not a cat either.
Sheena: A hamster!
Researcher: Don't put it on the same basket as dogs, cats and hamsters. It may look cute, but it's pretty dangerous.
Sheena: I really can't?
Researcher: You can't.
Sheena: You sure?
Researcher: Yes!
Sheena: Then... Pyre Seal! Sorry! Hey there, don't be scared. Mommy Sheena's there for you. Shake! Sit! Stand! Spin! In that case... Pyre Seal! You avoided it?! I see... I see... Seems like it will take time... Prepare!

Sheena: Stealthy, silent, shinobi style... Good. We're far enough that no one will find us before long. There, wake up. Wake up! You're naive if you think you can oppose me. Man, you never learn, do you? Go. I said go. You don't seem the type to get tamed. You'll only get hurt by their bullying if you say at the institute. Oh, don't worry, I'll find something to tell them, like you were too violent and I had to kill you and then buried you somewhere or something. Don't worry about me. But if you behave badly, I'll come to punish you. Got it? Now, go. What's with the sad face? You don't want to go? You...Oh well, I'll take care of you then. Let's go back then, summon spirit.
Corrine: Corrine. Corrine!
Sheena: Corrine? Is that your name?
Corrine: Corrine!
Sheena: I'm Sheena! Sheena Fujibayashi from Mizuho. Nice to meet you. And now, to celebrate our friendship... Shake!

~*~

I had the same dream time and time again.

Igaguri: This is the summon spirit Volt... It is enormous. Sheena, pass the pact, now.
Sheena: I am Sheena! I seek a pact with Volt!
Igaguri: What is he saying, Sheena? Sheena!
Sheena: I don't know!
Igaguri: What?
Sheena: I don't understand!
Igaguri: This is bad.
Sheena: V-Volt! The pact!
Igaguri: Calm down. Calm down and subdue him.
Sheena: I can't!
Igaguri: Sheena!
Sheena: No! Nooo!
Igaguri: Watch out, Sheena, run!

Researcher: There. Your salary for this month.
Sheena: This much? Really?
Researcher: That's not that much. You're helping us a lot with the experiments.
Sheena: Thank you very much. By the way... Sorry to ask you this, but...
Researcher: "Could you send it to Mizuho?"
Sheena: Yes.
Researcher: Sheena, how about using that money for yourself? Like going out to eat or something.
Sheena: The cafeteria's food is good!
Researcher: Don't lie. Hey, what are you hiding? Something happened, right? Hey, aren't we partners--
Sheena: Leave me alone. Sorry. You shouldn't get close to me... for your own good.

Sheena: Corrine... Come here. Sorry. I must look pathetic. You don't understand our language, so... Can I let it out with you? Just now... Just this once... I won't say anything anymore after... You know... I... shouldn't be allowed to live.

Ninja: Chief! Chief!
Ninja: Hold on, Chief!
Ninja: That's horrible. Why...
Sheena: I... I...
Osamu: Sheena, if the Chief dies, I'll kill you!
Sheena: No... No... It's not my fault.
Osamu: You *****!
Igaguri: Osamu...
Osamu: Chief!
Igaguri: Don't blame Sheena. We were just... unlucky...
Ninja: Chief...
Ninja: Chief!
Ninja: Chief!
Sheena: No... No... No! Noooo!!!

Sheena: I failed to make the pact. So many friends got hurt... died... The Chief is still unconscious, sleeping... So I always try to find a way to make up for it. Like taking any job and sending the money to the village. But I know that nothing I do can make them forgive me. That I shouldn't be allowed to live... ... Just kidding. Ah, it felt good to let it out. I'm glad you're there. Thanks, Corrine. Let's go back to the institute. What happened?

~*~

Researcher: Damn, we've totally lost control.
Woman: I told you artificial summon spirits were dangerous.
Researcher: This isn't the time for that.
Sheena: What happened?
Researcher: Sheena... It's dangerous, stay away!
Sheena: That's...
Researcher: A summon spirit of fire, based on Efreet. It went berserk in the middle of an experiment.
Woman: It hurts. It hurts.
Sheena: Take her and evacuate.
Researcher: But it'll be disastrous if we let it go out.
Sheena: Hurry up!
Researcher: There are others...
Sheena: Shut up and go!
Researcher: Can you walk? Let's go.

Sheena: Don't underestimate a seal user. Invoke guardian: Wind! Go, Wind! Unfortunately, I don't have any water one with me... If I use all my Pyre Seals at once... Water isn't... the only thing that can put out fire... Explosions can too... I can use my brain... That's...

If I could have thought with a cool head, I would have realized that it was just an artificial summon spirit of lightning. But at the time, it reminded me of that one, which was although ten times bigger. Yes...

Sheena: Volt... N-No... What is he doing here? No. I don't want to... I'm scared... Stop! Stay away!!
Corrine: Sheena! Be brave.
Sheena: You...
Corrine: Sheena, you can do it.
Sheena: Corrine, you... can talk?
Corrine: I'm not an idiot. I don't like humans, so I kept quiet. Sheena... Sheena, you're strong. I know!
Sheena: I can't do that...
Corrine: You won against me.
Sheena: But...
Corrine: You're always trying hard.
Sheena: But...
Corrine: You can smile at any time. You're really strong!
Sheena: But!!
Corrine: Then... I'll fight with you.
Sheena: With... me...?
Corrine: With you. I'll help you.
Sheena: Corrine...
Corrine: We're partners. So... You can't die. I'll be sad if you die. So, Sheena... Call me. Ask for my help. Call my name. Now!
Sheena: Summon: Corrine. Corrine...
Corrine: Yes.
Sheena: I'll be counting on you from now on. I'm a coward on my own, so...
Corrine: Yes!

~*~

The story ends here. But there is a sequel. The promise I made to Corrine came to a sad end. Corrine protected me in Tethe'alla's Temple of Lightning and took Volt's attack in my place.

Sheena: Corrine! Corrine! Why?
Corrine: Sheena... Volt has just stopped believing in humans. Try to make a pact with it again. I know... you can do it.
Sheena: Corrine!
Corrine: Sheena... Sorry I can't... help you anymore...
Sheena: Don't die, Corrine!
Lloyd: Sheena, subdue Volt by force. Don't let Corrine's sacrifice be in vain. Volt will keep haunting you if you don't.

I was terrified. But I locked all my fears and my doubts inside my heart and stood up.

Sheena: Volt, lend me your power!

And now...

King: Sheena, I am glad you came.
Sheena: What do you want of me, Your Majesty?
King: I suppose that you have heard about it from Zelos, but I shall explain once again. I am thinking of sending an emissary of peace to Sylvarant.
Sheena: Yes, Your Majesty.
King: Our relations have only just started. There will be misunderstandings, conflicts... This mission will be dangerous, and the responsibility heavy. If you fail, much innocent blood will flow. Entrusting this mission to a single person will put a strong pressure on her. Will you take it? I shall not force you. But you have traveled around that world, and learnt many things.
Sheena: Understood. I shall do it. A whole new world is spreading before our eyes. I would gladly carry this world's destiny.
King: I was not wrong in calling you. I hereby grant full ambassador powers to Sheena Fujibayashi, chief of Mizuho, and declare the beginning of the peace negotiations with Sylvarant. Prepare for the travel.
People: Yes, Your Majesty.

To tell the truth, I am afraid. I've always been. Always afraid to take responsibility. And yet now, I am about to leave on a journey. I am about to leave on a journey, locking my fears and my doubts deep inside my heart. And now, I can be a little proud of myself. Look, Corrine. I've grown stronger, haven't I?

~fin~
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Soryu · Joined: 28 Oct 2009 Posts: 932

Awwwwwww, I loved the Sage one... I do so totally love the siblings and bonding stories between them, so the entire text made me only awww. <333 I laughed so hard when Lloyd came into action and how Dirk hit him and the Mayor and hell... that's just so funny. I can imagine Lloyd being such a stupid little child, but that only makes him more cute. xD

Thanks for the translations. Now I'm all in a Sage-Siblings-mood and happy. x3
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sistaofpeace1 · Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 3:01 pm Post subject:

Yay, thanks a lot for these~

Yeah, Lloyd was pretty funny in a dorky way but that's what makes him lovable I guess. XD And I wonder if Zelos had another reason for entrusting the ambassador mission to Sheena...like, I feel like he thought it would help her finally put her fears to rest?

Gah, still have to listen to the tracks...D:
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Gragledump · Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 5:24 am Post subject:

Great work, thanks a lot for these Very Happy

Yume Hanabi · Joined: 24 Dec 2006 Posts: 5884

Aaand... last story!
Note: the first two tracks serve as prologues of the first two CDs. The rest is all part of the third volume.

Main Story.

~Prologue - A New Journey~

Jeremy: How exquisite... It gives us such a beautiful light that I feel I could spend the whole night gazing at it.
Dealer: Isn't it? Isn't it?
Jeremy: When I look at this light, I feel as if I can finally believe that rumor.
Dealer: This is not merely a rumor, Lord Jeremy.
Jeremy: The magic stone... The one that gives an enormous power to its owner...
Dealer: The one that makes its owner an angel.
Jeremy: An angel...
Dealer: Yes, an angel.

Guard: Nothing unusual for me.
Guard: Same here.
Guard: I wonder what kind of transaction Lord Jeremy is doing, for him to need such a tight watch...
Guard: According to the rumor, he wants to buy that famous gem from the black market.
Guard: "That gem"? Hey, are you serious?!
Guard: I am.
Guard: What's wrong?
Guard: That sound, just now... You--!
Lloyd: Goodnight.

Jeremy: So this is an Exsphere... I have heard that it was made by the Desians, and that it was born from people's agony.
Dealer: So what? You know that this gem comes from the now gone Human Ranches. Do you think that possessing this odious heritage from the Desians will tarnish your reputation? Even then, you...
Jeremy: ...want it!
Dealer: Of course you do. It's obvious, since you want become a beautiful angel. This is why you need someone from the black market. Someone dirty like me, who sells this forbidden jewel.
Jeremy: An Exsphere...
Dealer: What? If you don't desire it, I will offer it to another person. For example, a noble from Palmacosta, or a retired person in Thoda, or...
Jeremy: Ok, ok, I will take it.
Dealer: Thank you very much, Lord Jeremy.
Lloyd: I won't let you get away with this.
Dealer: Who's there?
Lloyd: You can call me the Wandering Exsphere Hunter.
Dealer: Lloyd? Lloyd Irving? You always have to come and interrupt my negociations!
Lloyd: As long as you continue selling Exsphere, I will keep bothering you!
Dealer: Lord Jeremy, he's a burglar! Quickly, call the guards!
Jeremy: Y-yes...
Dealer: Coming alone in such a secure place... Has your enthusiasm taken control of your common sense? This ends here for you!
Lloyd: Does it, now?

Guard: Hurry to Lord Jeremy's room.
Guard: Intruders!
Guard: Quick!
Guard: Damn!
Guard: Huh? You are... the intruder...?
Colette: It looks like it.
Guard: But...
Colette: I'm Colette. Colette Brunel.
Guard: Oh...
Colette: O Holy One, cast thy purifying light upon these corrupt souls.
Guard: Huh?
Colette: Judgment!

Dealer: Why aren't the guards coming?!
Lloyd: "Coming alone in such a secure place..." You're wrong, I'm not fighting alone!
Dealer: It's Colette! She's stopped the guards!?
Lloyd: I'm not only talking about her. I am alone in this room, and only Colette and I are in this manor, but we have many friends in this world fighting with us, at this very instant!
Dealer: You impudent brat!
Lloyd: Tiger Blade! Don't worry, you'll live.
Colette: Lloyd! I've just finished.
Lloyd: Good! It's over here too. There's only rich idiot left to deal with.
Jeremy: I-I haven't done anything bad. That guy was only trying to trick me. In fact, I never really wanted that dangerous Exsphere.
Lloyd: Do you want to become an angel so badly?
Jeremy: H-help...
Lloyd: You don't even know what it means to become an angel.
Colette: Lloyd...
Lloyd: When I see guys like you, I sometimes wonder if my journey, if collecting Exspheres throughout the world is not pointless.
Colette: Lloyd.
Lloyd: I know. I won't give up. I can't do this alone. But I am not alone! You are with me, Colette.
Colette: Yes.
Lloyd: Besides, right now, we have friends that are helping us from somewhere in this world.
Colette: Yes!

Tales of Symphonia ~A long time ago~

~Prologue - The End of a Tale~

Man: Even if you say that...
Lloyd: Come on. This is the third place I've tried. The sun's going down, and if you refuse, we'll have to sleep outside tonight too. Please.
Man: The clients who step through this door are considered family. These were my principles. But now... Since Tethe'alla and Sylvarant have become one, war is about to start, thieves are running wild... So... That thing on your left hand... That's an Exsphere, isn't it?
Lloyd: Yeah...
Man: I don't want to get in trouble.
Lloyd: I'll pay more than you ask for the night. So, please?
Wife: Hey, how long are you planning to take? Come and help me prepare dinner, the clients are getting hungry.
Man: Sorry.
Lloyd: Wai--

Colette: And the princess lived happily ever after.
Both: All is well that ends well.
Girl: Miss, could you tell us another story please?
Colette: All right, then listen to this--
Lloyd: Hey!
Colette: Ah, Lloyd!
Lloyd: Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Colette: Don't worry about it. I played with this girl. Right?
Girl: Hello, Mister.
Lloyd: Hi.
Girl: She was telling me a story.
Lloyd: Oh? What kind of story?
Girl: It's about a princess who is going to lose her soul, but a cool prince comes to her rescue and--
Colette: Ah, stop, stop!
Lloyd: So, how does that story end?
Girl: Listen... Ah, I have to go home.
Lloyd: Go then.
Girl: See you later!
Colette: See you.
Girl: You're not going home?
Lloyd: We will. See you.
Girl: Bye bye!
Colette: How did it go? Can we spend the night?
Lloyd: No, we can't. Sorry. I'm tired...
Colette: Where does it come from? It smells good...
Lloyd: Curry, it seems...
Colette: Yes, it smells like curry. It smells tasty. Doesn't it?
Lloyd: Yeah... "You're not going home?" I wonder what they're up to in Iselia... Sorry for dragging you on this journey. If this keeps up, we might never be able to go home--
Colette: That story...
Lloyd: Huh?
Colette: The story about the prince and the princess.
Lloyd: Yeah?
Colette: They face a lot of hardships. But in the end, the prince and the princess go home.
Lloyd: They go home?
Colette: They go home. The prince sits at the dining table and tell stories of their adventures. The princess laughs to the stories while cooking dinner in the kitchen. And then... And then... The princess lives happily ever after. That's how it ends.
Lloyd: I see... I see!
Colette: Lloyd, when we go back home, to Iselia, what should I cook?
Lloyd: Curry, of course!

Tales of Symphonia ~A Long Time Ago~

~Meltokio's Funeral Bells~

Yuan: The wind is getting stronger. A storm is coming. Can you feel it, Kratos?
Kratos: Yes, I feel it, Yuan.
Yuan: How does our world look like from Derris Kharlan?
Kratos: Simply pure... beautiful...
Yuan: I see...
Kratos: It glows beautifully in the sunset. That's how I see it.
Yuan: It glows beautifully...
Kratos: Yes, exactly.
Yuan: But dark and repulsive feelings still linger on this planet. You know them well... Those dark human feelings that Mithos, our old friend, despised.
Kratos: Still, it glows purely and beautifully seen from here, Yuan.
Yuan: I see... Mithos... No, Great Yggdrasill Tree... How does it look to you?

Zelos: Hey you... Don't you think you're a bit too tenacious for a low-grade secondary role?
Man: There he is!
Man: The poison should start taking effect. Buy time. There's no need to hurry. There's only water behind him. He can't run away.
Zelos: No way... This looks bad for me... I won't go down so easily. Damn it... Light Spear! This is bad...
Man: Give up, Zelos. That's what happens when a fool gets involved in politics. You should have kept playing the happy Chosen.
Zelos: Happy, huh? I wish...

Boy: Tethe'alla's Chosen is dead! Newsflash! Newsflash! Tethe'alla's Chosen is dead! He was murdered!
Man: The Chosen?
Boy: His body was found under the Grand Tethe'alla Bridge.
Woman: Master Zelos!
Boy: The culprits are unknown, as are their motives. Everything is unknown, unknown, unknown. But the only thing certain is that the Chosen... Tethe'alla's Chosen... Zelos Wilder is dead!
Lloyd: Get out of the way! Move! Out of the way! Hey. If this is a joke, I...
Boy: Why would I joke on this?
Lloyd: Shut up!
Boy: It's an official announcement from Meltokio's Church of Martel.
Lloyd: No!
Boy: The King himself attended the funeral service.
Lloyd: Zelos isn't...
Boy: You can hear them too, can't you?
Colette: Lloyd... This isn't true. Right, Lloyd?
Lloyd: Zelos is...
Colette: Nooo!!
Lloyd: Zelos is... dead.

Tales of Symphonia ~A Long Time Ago~

~Kyrie~

Priest: May Zelos Wilder's soul rest in peace.

Lloyd: Damn it!
Colette: Zelos is...
Lloyd: I can't believe it!
Bartender: Stop that, please.
Lloyd: Zelos was my--
Bartender: Idiot! Everyone here is grieving him.
Lloyd: I'm sorry, Colette. I lost my cool.
Colette: It's ok.
Lloyd: Exsphere collection. Collection, collection again. I thought hearing Zelos's obnoxious laugh would help improve my mood... I was looking forward to it...
Colette: We can't hear it anymore...
Lloyd: This is so... unfair...
Bartender: Hey, kid. Sorry for yelling at you.
Lloyd: No, it was my fault.
Bartender: Drink. My treat.
Lloyd: I'm sorry, but I'm not in the mood.
Bartender: Come on, drink. The Chosen hated that kind of gloomy atmosphere.
Colette: Were you Zelos's friend?
Lloyd: His friend? Yeah... He was a friend...

Zelos: One, two...
All: Cheers!
Woman: Master Zelos, can I sit on your knees?
Woman: You have no shame.
Woman: Are you trying to take Master Zelos all for yourself?
Woman: You have a problem with that?
Woman: Yes I have, now get away from him.
Woman: Leave me alone.
Zelos: Now, now, my love for my hunnies is infinite. But I have only one body, unfortunately. How about taking turns?
Woman: No, Master Zelos...
Woman: Oh, Master Zelos...
Man: Master Zelos, please share some with us.
Man: Let's be fair and impartial.
Man: Right!
Man: Good idea!
Woman: What a bunch of pigs.
Zelos: So you guys think that all humans are equals? How naive! Of course we're not equals. Look at me: handsome, skilled in swordmanship and magic, born as the Chosen; I don't have any work to do. Isn't the world cruel?
Woman: Oh yes. Get down now, third one.
Zelos: Well, well, since I've taken pity on you, tonight's drinks are all on me. Bartender, send the bill to the Church of Martel! Heard that, you losers? You can drink all you want!
Man: A toast to our Chosen!
Man: And to the cruel world!
Zelos: And to all my friends, those losers hanging out in this tavern!
All: Cheers!
Zelos: Drink up, drink up. It's free alcohol!

Bartender: Alcohol, women, blasphemous words... He was a complete eccentric, but I couldn't dislike him. Even when he called me a loser, I couldn't feel anything but joy. He was always cheerful, carefree. He was like a sun. So I think we should stop moping about and party in his honor.

Bartender: Sir, we're closing now.
Man: Master Zelos...

Lloyd: "Losers", huh?
Colette: He was probably talking about himself...
Lloyd: What an idiot.
Colette: Cheerful, carefree, like a sun... He was always putting on a strong front, even though his life was miserable.
Lloyd: Zelos, I swear... I swear I'll avenge you!
Colette: But where should we start looking?
Kyrie: Wouldn't it be best looking into his acquaintances first? His acquaintances. Of course, the kind he was good at making.
Lloyd: Who are you?
Kyrie: Kyrie.
Colette: Were you one of Zelos's friends?
Kyrie: For a while.

~The Chosen's Blaze~

Kyrie: Say, Zelos...
Zelos: Yeah?
Kyrie: Why are you getting involved in this?
Zelos: Who knows...
Kyrie: I'm from Mizuho, I'm used to dangerous missions - it's my job. But you're not. You're--
Zelos: The Chosen~ An easy job.
Kyrie: Zelos! You're the Chosen, but that privilege might work against you this time. You might die. You must understand that. Our enemy is powerful.

Colette: What were you and Zelos investigating?
Kyrie: You know that already, but Tethe'alla's foreign policy in regards to Sylvarant is harmony. Our chief, Sheena, and Lezareno's CEO, Regal Bryant, are working to uphold these principles. But... But there are some people who oppose that.

Boise: My, if it isn't the Chosen. And you are...
Kyrie: Kyrie. Kyrie from Mizuho.
Boise: I see.
Zelos: Sorry for not making an appointment, Prime Minister Boise.
Boise: So, how is your investigation going? Were you able to find that "rebel" who is interfering with His Majesty's national policy?
Zelos: Unfortunately not.
Boise: As expected. No such person exists in this country, after all.
Kyrie: How dare you?
Zelos: Well, we found a witness. We thought of paying him a visit and hear what he had to say, but we were a step behind, and his throat was already cut off when we arrived.
Boise: How unfortunate.
Zelos: That's already the third one that's been silenced.
Boise: What a tragedy.
Kyrie: Stop playing dumb!
Boise: How rude! I am Boise Dussolier. I am the prime minister, I preserve Tethe'alla's politics. You don't have any right to say anything against me!
Kyrie: We'll find a proof one day--
Zelos: Now, now, now, Prime Minister, Kyrie, calm down, ok? Ok?
Boise: So, why did you come to see me this time?
Zelos: I was thinking of reporting to you. The witness was erased, but there was some evidence left.
Boise: What?

Kyrie: Nice one, Zelos.
Zelos: Huh?
Kyrie: There was no evidence left at the scene. You're bluffing to unsettle Boise, and you're waiting for his next move. Boise's anxiety will cause him to make a mistake--
Zelos: Wrong! You're not even close.
Kyrie: Huh?
Zelos: I really found some evidence.
Kyrie: Really?
Zelos: Of course!
Kyrie: Show me.
Zelos: Do you think I'm stupid enough to walk around with something that important? We could be killed at any moment.
Kyrie: So you hid it somewhere.
Zelos: I entrusted it to someone I can trust.
Kyrie: Zelos, there's no one left in this country that you could trust! We don't know who's an enemy or who's an ally. That's careless--
Zelos: Don't worry, don't worry, this is an ally who will never ever betray me.

Kyrie: I thought that one of you would be that ally who would never betray him that Zelos talked about.
Lloyd: We've been traveling the world looking for Exspheres.
Colette: We haven't seen him for six months.
Kyrie: I see. Zelos had many acquaintances, but had few true friends. I didn't think there would be anyone else besides you.
Lloyd: There is.
Kyrie: That is?
Lloyd: Seems we've arrived.
Colette: This is where Zelos's most trusted person lives.
Kyrie: Wait a minute. This is--
Lloyd: An abbey for the Goddess Martel.
Kyrie: I know that. That's not what I meant. This is the abbey where Zelos's sister is being held under house arrest.
Lloyd: Yes, you're right.
Kyrie: So, are you trying to tell me that Seles is the one holding the evidence?
Lloyd: Maybe.
Kyrie: No way! She hates him! It's well known fact in high society. Seles's mother killed Zelos's mother.

Seles's Mom: If only he... If only Zelos didn't exist... Seles, my Seles, listen. You are the true Chosen. I am the one that Master Wilder really loved, so you, our daughter... Seles, you should be the next Chosen! If only he... f only Zelos didn't exist... Lord Mithos, curse the Chosen, curse Zelos.

Kyrie: Seles's mother and the previous Chosen, Lord Wilder, were in love. But the Oracle chose another woman to bear the next Chosen. Seles's mother was separated from him and gave birth to their daughter all alone. And in the end, the Church took her little girl, in case something happened to the Chosen, Zelos.
Colette: The Chosen system... It was supposed to bring happiness to everyone. I wonder why it always causes sorrow like this.
Kyrie: Seles's mother's heart gradually filled with hatred. In her madness, she tried and failed to assassinate Zelos. It wasn't Zelos who died, but his mother. And Seles's mother...

Seles's Mom: Curse them, Zelos, the Chosen, Tethe'alla, Martel! Curse the sky, the wind, the earth! Destroy them all! Seles, Seles, your mother only wishes for your happiness--

Kyrie: I can only see hatred. I can only see dark and repulsive hatred binding Zelos and Seles. I can't believe that Zelos would entrust his evidence to Seles.

~On the Hill of Blowing Wind~

Seles: Sorry to have kept you waiting.
Lloyd: Seles.
Seles: I has been a while, Lloyd, Colette.
Lloyd: Sorry for coming like this.
Seles: I do not mind.
Lloyd: Ah, err, I... Seles. It's a bit hard to ask now, but... Actually, we--
Kyrie: Did your brother gave you something to keep for him?
Colette: Kyrie!
Kyrie: He said he entrusted the evidence to someone who would never betray him. Are you that person?
Seles: I... have what you speak of.
Lloyd: We're looking for the ones who did that to your brother. I know it must be hard for you, but could you help us, Seles?
Seles: When the Chosen came to visit this abbey, the sky was always... yes, always... always beautiful. That day too. That never-ending disagreeable rain had stopped, and a soothing wind was blowing in the evening sky. We climbed those hills surrounding the area... We climbed the hill together...

Zelos: I like coming here, the air is really clean. It's completely different from Meltokio. Sorry for always coming without warning.
Seles: You should feel sorry indeed; I am busy, you know. Well, not as busy as you, but...
Zelos: Oh, you can't even imagine how busy I am!
Seles: You liar. You're only busy going from one woman to another.
Zelos: Feels good to be trusted.
Seles: Have you ever done anything to gain my trust?
Zelos: How harsh! Poor me...
Seles: Chosen One.
Zelos: Yeah?
Seles: What have you come here for?
Zelos: Oh, right. Let's sit here.
Seles: So?
Zelos: Yes?
Seles: What do you want?
Zelos: Ah, right, what I want, huh? Wait a min... There.
Seles: Is that a jewel box?
Zelos: Could you hold on to it for a while?
Seles: First your Cruxis Crystal, now this... You really treat me as your junk keeper.
Zelos: Junk? You never hold back, do you?
Seles: Understood. I shall keep it. If you are done with me, let me go back to the abbey. I hope you're not planning to stay long in this remote place... Chosen One?
Zelos: Let's talk a bit.

Zelos: I'm sorry.
Seles: It is all right. I don't remember you doing anything that would require an apology.
Zelos: I'm sorry. Sorry. Can you see that star?
Seles: Yes.
Zelos: Derris Kharlan. The angels' star. Our destiny... The Chosen system and all that stuff... It all started from this star.
Seles: We are so small... Just humans... Star... Chosen... Destiny... It is so strange.
Zelos: Yeah, it is.
Seles: Why are you getting involved now?
Zelos: Heh, I'm the first one to wonder.
Seles: Now that the world has become one, you should be released from your unpleasant role as the Chosen and should be enjoying a free life. And yet... Why are you getting deeply involved in politics and creating enemies?
Zelos: Yes, why? I don't know myself...

Zelos: I know!
Seles: Huh?
Zelos: I would always get drunk, have fun with my hunnies, just do whatever the hell I wanted, but... But everything was fake. My life was ****. I hated my destiny as the Chosen and that stupid world that bound me to it with a passion. Do you understand?
Seles: Yes, I do.
Zelos: But... But, you know, I kind of like it now.
Seles: Huh?
Zelos: The sky, the wind, the passing time, the grass, the bugs, the light, the sounds... All those drunks in the tavern. All the people around me. I love them all.
Seles: You are so strong, Chosen. I wish I could be like you.
Zelos: Say, Seles. When I'm done with this job, and when I've become a better person... When I've accomplished something, not as the Chosen or anything, but as myself, Zelos Wilder, the man... I may be asking too much, but... Can I come and pick you up? I want to show you that this world is more than just dark and repulsive. What am I saying? Man, that was so cheesy, I--
Seles: I will be waiting. I will be waiting for you, Big Brother.
Zelos: Thanks.

Seles: It is already this dark... You could spend the night here.
Lloyd: Nah, we want to be quick. I want to go to Mizuho and get this box opened to check its contents as soon as possible.
Seles: I see.
Colette: Leave the rest to us, Seles.
Lloyd: Zelos was your brother, but he was also our friend. I swear we'll avenge him. Then we'll finish what he was trying to do.
Seles: Thank you very much. It is probably thanks to you that the Chosen... that my brother changed.
Lloyd: Huh?
Seles: When I heard of his death, I thought that the world was really dark and repulsive, after all.
Colette: Seles...
Seles: But there were probably plenty of times when you thought that and lost hope, during your journey. But then you would realize that this world was more than just dark and repulsive, after all.
Lloyd: Yeah. Yes, you're right!
Seles: That is why I have decided to believe it as well. I want to become strong like my brother.
Colette: The world is more than just dark and repulsive.
Seles: The world is more than just dark and repulsive.
Kyrie: Lloyd, the carriage is ready.
Lloyd: Ok! Let's go, Colette.
Colette: Yes, Lloyd.

Man: Evidence? This is bad...
Man: To say some fell into their hands...
Man: If it were to reach the king's ears, not only would we lose control over Sylvarant, but our positions as well...
Man: Master Boise...
Boise: Relax. Everything will go smoothly. I made sure of that.
Man: As expected from our Prime Minister.
Boise: We should just bide our time... a few days. Perhaps even less. The war that will wipe out the declining world and bring eternal prosperity to our Tethe'alla is about to start.
Man: The war will start.
Boise: Yes. Besides, we have to teach them that superior ones are meant to reign, and the inferior ones are meant to be reigned over. Isn't that the law of the world?
Men: The law of the world!
Boise: In that case, striking down the ignorants who don't know the law of the world is... justice!
Men: Justice!

~The Ones I Must Protect~

Yuan: The wind is getting stronger. A storm is coming. Can you feel it, Kratos?
Kratos: Yes, I feel it, Yuan.
Yuan: You said the world was pure and beautiful.
Kratos: Yes.
Yuan: I cannot think like that.
Kratos: Really?
Yuan: It is true that there are pure and beautiful things on this planet, but those that are dark and repulsive far outnumber them. Hatred, pride, anger, foolishness... Humans lose their morality to frivolous desires and taint the sky, the wind, the earth, everything. These vices are the nature of human beings. This is the only way I see it. Even now, humans are still killing and fooling each other.
Kratos: Yuan, have you never considered the contrary? That the former purify the latter. Can't you really think that way?
Yuan: You've changed, Kratos... You didn't say that at that time.
Kratos: Yes... I guess you're right...
Yuan: Anna...
Kratos: Yes, Anna.

Anna. The woman in who an Exsphere was implented at a Human Ranch. And also a woman who never lost her brightness and spirit. The only woman I have ever loved.

Kratos: It can't be... Anna, is that you? S-Stop! I can't... Anna, wake up! Anna!!

When the Desians took her Exsphere, Anna lost her human body along with her mind. I did not know what to do.

Kratos: Super Lightning Blade! No! Anna, I'm sorry! I... Arg...

Through my fading counciousness, I vaguely heard a baby's cries.

Kratos: Lloyd...

Anna was holding Lloyd, and was trying to throw him off the cliff. What kind of choice was left to me? To kill the woman I loved, or to let my beloved son die. But still, I had to make a choice.

Kratos: Goodbye.

Anna: Look, Kratos.
Kratos: I wonder what makes him look so happy...
Anna: I think... that he realizes it.
Kratos: Hm?
Anna: That this world is so pure, so beautiful, such a wonderful place...
Kratos: Pure...?
Anna: Beautiful.
Kratos: Really... Yes, you are right, Anna. This world is beautiful, just because you and Lloyd live in there. Here, I have a reason to go on.
Anna: Kratos.
Kratos: Yes.
Anna: Always together? Always... Always... Always...

From that very moment I killed the one I loved, the world, to me, was no longer pure, nor beautiful.

Yuan: So you were there after all, Kratos.
Kratos: Oh, Yuan. I can feel your intentions.
Yuan: I didn't expect any less of you. You seem to know everything.
Kratos: If you say so...
Yuan: Everyone will lose their souls. This will be the result of Mithos's project of an age of lifeless beings. I don't care about what will happen to all those foolish humans. It might be the only way to seal their hatred. I don't care about them. However... this project means that Martel's soul will be tied to the Great Seed forever. She will continue to live in suffering. I cannot allow that. Help me, Kratos. Release Origin's seal. This will save Martel's soul, make the Giant Tree grow, and revive this planet. Am I wrong? Or... do you think that Mithos is right?
Kratos: Who knows...
Yuan: I don't plan on saying I am right. But, since nothing is perfect in this world, we should at least try do what is best. Think about it. Kratos!
Kratos: I don't care! I don't have anyone left to protect in this world anymore. It has lost all its colors and its brightness to me now.
Yuan: Kratos!
Kratos: Nothing matters to me anymore. Nothing at all. I don't care. I don't care anymore.
Yuan: There is no worth in killing you now. Kratos, you are... already dead.

Yuan: "The world has lost all its colors and its brightness." You said that at that time. And now, you are telling me the contrary. And I can see that you are now more lively than at that time. That boy who changed you, Lloyd, he really is one of a kind.
Kratos: Hmm... Maybe that's because he is my son. Hey, you are on the same planet as him. Can't you watch over him for me?
Yuan: Talking like a parent, now?

~A Storm is Rising~

Kyrie: I still don't understand.
Lloyd: What?
Kyrie: Zelos and Seles's past isn't anything they can forget. So how can they trust each other like that?
Lloyd: They're brother and sister!
Kyrie: Is it that simple?
Lloyd: It is. Well then, I think it's time to--
Colette: No, Lloyd.
Lloyd: Ow.
Colette: I have to taste it first.
Lloyd: No fun...
Kyrie: You two get along well.
Colette: It's ready. Take the plates, Lloyd.
Lloyd: Got it. There.
Colette: Thanks.
Kyrie: What's wrong, Lloyd?
Lloyd: Get down, now!
Colette: Magic? Eruption?
Lloyd: Damn. Where is it coming from?
Kyrie: It's coming.
Lloyd: There! Demonic Chaos! Got him. There are others. Colette!
Colette: Thy faithful servant asketh for thy blessing. Honor us with the splendor of thy song. Holy Song!
Lloyd: Surprise attack at night, wearing masks? You cowards. You're the ones who killed Zelos, aren't you? Assholes.
Kyrie: I'll help.
Lloyd: Thanks, Kyri... e...? ...What...?
Colette: Lloyd?
Lloyd: What... is... the meaning of this... Kyrie?
Kyrie: Thanks for saving me the trouble of finding who Zelos gave his evidence to, Lloyd.
Colette: Let me go! Lloyd! Lloyd!
Lloyd: Damn...
Colette: Lloyd!!

Man: Hey, is Presea Combatir here? Have you seen Presea Combatir, the one in charge here?
Manager: Do you need anything, sir?
Man: And you are?
Manager: This place's manager.
Man: You'll do. Suspend the operations. Here are the official papers.
Manager: Huh? We were hired by the Lezareno Company. You can't just--
Man: Silence! Leave your tools there and gather at the center.

Woman: I am sorry, but you cannot see President Regal without an appointment. Our Lezareno Company is protected by the law.
Man: I bear an urgent message from Prime Minister Boise Dussolier.
Woman: B-But...
Man: Out of my way! Don't let them try anything suspicious. And arrest Regal Bryant!
Men: Yes, sir!

Man: What's that?
Woman: What are Tethe'allan soldiers doing here in the countryside? Do you know anything, traveler?
Santo: No, nothing. I have a bad feeling about this...

~Voices Rising in the Dark~

Lloyd: Where... Ouch.
Kyrie: So you're finally awake, Lloyd. You were out for three days. I was afraid I'd used the wrong poison and that you'd die.
Lloyd: Kyrie! Did you kill Zelos?
Kyrie: Don't get the wrong idea. I only mixed poison in his food.
Lloyd: Damn it!
Boise: Watch your tongue. You are speaking to Tethe'alla's Prime Minister.
Lloyd: You're Boise?
Boise: Heh. I see commoners from the poor world have no manners.
Lloyd: Untie this rope! Fight fair!
Boise: Fight? Killing me won't stop the war.
Lloyd: The war?
Kyrie: It's already started.

Knight: We'll defend the king till our death!!
Rebel: Surrender, Your Majesty! Our revolutionary government has taken control of the castle.

Kyrie: Three days were enough. Lord Boise has prepared for everything, and started the revolution.
Lloyd: Are you planning to destroy Sylvarant?
Boise: Not just Sylvarant; I will destroy half-elves too, Lloyd. The new world I will create will only be for those who are superior. I will find a suitable place for the barbarians of the declining world and the half-elves. Let's see... How about locking them up in human ranches?
Lloyd: You can't be serious!
Boise: Oh, but I am more than serious! All honest people in the world believe that only beauty should prevail. They think that everything ugly should be cursed. All right, let's get down business.
Kyrie: Lloyd, you've traveled around the world looking for Exspheres.
Boise: Where are you hiding them?
Lloyd: As if I'd tell you.
Boise: Why?
Lloyd: I've seen plenty of guys like you. They knew what Exsphere were, but they let themselves be swallowed by their power. I'll never give them to you!
Boise: Pretty words.
Colette: Lloyd!
Lloyd: Colette!
Boise: If I push this button, the chains holding Colette will break and she will fall to her death. Without her Cruxis Crystal, she won't be able to fly either.
Lloyd: You bastard! That's dirty!
Kyrie: Where are the Exspheres? Tell us!
Lloyd: Under a rocky stretch in Mt Fooji.
Boise: Collect them.
Men: Yes, sir.
Lloyd: Keep your promise! Release Colette now!
Boise: My promise? I don't remember promising anything.
Lloyd: Colette!! Colette! Colette!
Boise: My condolences.
Lloyd: Why? Why do you do this? What did Colette do to you? What did the people from Sylvarants and the half-elves do to you?
Boise: Nothing. Inferior beings taint beauty with their existence.
Lloyd: Inferior beings?
Boise: Inferior beings!
Lloyd: I've seen plenty of guys calling people who were different that way.
Boise: I shall announce to the blessed people of Tethe'alla that our grand reign has begun. All citizens of Tethe'alla now declare war to those inferior beings from Sylvarant!

Rebel: Tethe'alla was badly hurt by Derris Kharlan's appearance, and has lost its glory. And yet all we do is provide help to Sylvarant, again and again. What can we call that but folly?
Rebel: This is a war to protect Tethe'alla! The revolutionary government promises you wealth, safety, comfort, beauty. People of Tethe'alla, it is time to stand up! It is time to claim our rights back!
Boise: Raise your fists! Raise your voice! Blessed people of Tethe'alla, let us celebrate the advent of a new era!

Lloyd: That won't work, you know.
Boise: What?
Lloyd: That won't work, old man. You won't change the world like that.
Boise: What a sore loser. Don't you hear the battle roars? Tell me, don't you hear them?!
Lloyd: I don't. I don't hear anything.

~A Day Filled with Light~

Man: I don't really get what he's talking about, but...
Man: But...?
Man: Since things became so chaotic, we just have to help each other, don't we? D'you see any other solution?
Man: N-No... That's the only...
Man: I don't get it all, but I know I'm sick of seeing people die.
Man: We have enough to eat.
Man: We sometimes even receive cool beer, right?
Man: I don't get it either, but let's go back to work anyway. We can't waste our time!
Men: Yeah!
Guard: H-Hey... Wait. Hey, there, come back! Listen!

Man: Release him, guard.
Guard: Don't move.
Woman: He's just a traveler, he didn't do anything.
Guard: Don't move!
Man: It's because you shut yourself in the castle that you're missing the point. You have to work and sweat under the sun a bit more.
Santo: You guys...
Guard: You asked for it. Restrain them all!
Guard: B-But...
Guard: My orders are the Prime Minister's orders.
Guard: N-No, that's not the problem...
Guard: Huh?
Knight: We are Tethe'alla's royal knights. Surrender your weapons, rebels!

Kyrie: W-What...
Boise: What is happening?
Lloyd: Don't think everyone shares your illusions. I've met plenty of people like you, who called others inferior. But I know the truth. They are only a small minority.
Boise: That's not possible!
Lloyd: They're just humans. It's sometimes even hard to believe. But...

Seles: That is why I have decided to believe it as well. I want to become strong like my brother.
Colette: The world is more than just dark and repulsive.
Seles: The world is more than just dark and repulsive.

Lloyd: But I still believe that this world is more than just dark and repulsive.
Boise: I-Inferior being! Don't tell me what's right or wrong, inferior being! Kill him, Kyrie! Cut his throat open!
Kyrie: Y-Yes, sir.
Zelos: Double...
Kyrie: Wha...?
Zelos: Demon Fang!
Boise: What?
Kyrie: No way... You're... You're...
Zelos: Supposed to be dead, right?
Lloyd: Zelos!
Zelos: Hello, there!
Colette: Lloyd! Lloyd!
Lloyd: Colette, you too?
Zelos: I waited under the hole and caught her right on the spot, bride-style.
Lloyd: Great!
Kyrie: But I gave you a lethal dose of poison...
Zelos: Sorry, I didn't drink it.

Zelos: Well, we found a witness. We thought of paying him a visit and hear what he had to say, but we were a step behind, and his throat was already cut off when we arrived.
Boise: How unfortunate.
Zelos: That's already the third one that's been silenced.

Zelos: Our investigation results were being leaked. So I thought there might be a spy among us. Sorry I'm not dumb enough to let a woman's seduction take away my brains.
Kyrie: Damn you...
Zelos: I made up some story about evidence, played dead, and got you off my tracks. I was then free to do it my own way. You must have felt so relieved that I was gone... Plenty of traces and evidence came out after that. So I reported back to the king and just waited for your next move.
Kyrie: Zelos... Zelos!!
Zelos: Sorry, hunny, but if I had to rank all the women I've gone out with, you wouldn't even make the list.
Kyrie: Damn...
Zelos: Follow him, Lloyd!
Lloyd: Yeah!

Boise: I'll run away from this. I'll get out somehow. But I still can't believe it. Why? Why didn't they choose wealth, safety, comfort and beauty?! Why?
Yuan: Why? Dark and repulsive feelings are still lingering on this planet. But I hear that this world is glowing purely and beautifully. Why?
Boise: Stay away! Stay away!
Yuan: Relax. I will not be the one to execute you.
Lloyd: Yuan? What are you doing here?
Yuan: An old friend asked me.
Lloyd: Huh?
Yuan: Never mind. I've destroyed all possible exits. You can do whatever you want with that man.
Lloyd: All right. I plan to.
Boise: S-Spare me. Please, spare me. I... I'll change! Please don't kill me! I won't say "inferior" ever again. Please...
Lloyd: Old man... There's nothing anyone can do for you.
Boise: Huh? My... My head's still on?
Lloyd: I'll believe you this once. Good luck changing yourself.
Yuan: How soft.
Lloyd: Is that a bad thing?
Colette: Lloyd!
Zelos: Wait, Colette! I'm a wounded, you know?
Lloyd: Is it?
Yuan: Maybe not.

~The Road Home~

Santo: Good day, travelers.
Lloyd: Hi.
Colette: Hello, wandering minstrel.
Santo: You're walking fast. Where are you traveling to?
Lloyd: Nowhere. We're going back home.
Santo: I see. That's great.
Colette: Why?
Santo: I can see it on your faces. It must be a wonderful village.
Lloyd: It's in the middle of nowhere, though. Let's go, Colette. We want to be there before sunset.
Santo: Well then, see you again one day.
Colette: Good luck.
Santo: Good luck.

Kratos: It is time for me to retire. Pure. Beautiful. Your planet looks pure and beautiful. Do you know that, Lloyd?

~Fin~
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Batman · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:40 am Post subject:

Wow, haha I was like "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE." Hahah. Seles and Zelos is so cute. :3
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