(At Valley Settlement, inside the cabin. Corrin wakes up)
Rinkah: You're awake. Sorry about that bump on your head.
Corrin: It's you! From the Flame Tribe, right? Where are we?
Rinkah: Yes, I am Rinkah. This is a village within Hoshido's territory near where you and your Nohrian cronies attacked our border. I'm going to have to turn you over to the Hoshidan authorities.
Corrin: I see... They'll want to hear an explanation for the unprovoked attack. And then they'll probably execute me.
Rinkah: I don't think so.
Corrin: Gods, they're here already?
Rinkah: Yes. It's time to go.
(Scene changes to a hill outside the cabin. Kaze meets with Rinkah and Corrin)
Corrin: We meet again... Kaze, right?
Kaze: Yes. I'm glad we found you, Lord Corrin.
(Kaze kneels to Corrin)
Corrin: Wait, what? Am I missing something?
Kaze: Please, come with me. All will be explai-
(A Faceless can be heard in the distance)
Corrin: What was that?
Kaze: Damn... Faceless.
Rinkah: They're not alone.
Kaze: If I recall correctly, Lady Hinoka was headed over here due to the sighting of Lord Corrin...
Rinkah: Then let's get going.
(Kaze and Rinkah run off to follow the sounds of battle)
Corrin: Hinoka? Faceless? What in the world is going on?
(Corrin follows Kaze and Rinkah. Nearby, Saizo, Kagero, and Ryoma can be seen)
Ryoma: Hinoka! Where are you?!
(Hinoka appears. A herd of Faceless are behind her)
Hinoka: Here!
(Hinoka, Ryoma, Saizo, and Kagero approach Kaze, Rinkah, and Corrin)
Hinoka: ...!
Saizo: It's you.
Corrin: I-I swear, I can explain-
Kaze: Hold your fire, Saizo. Lord Corrin is on our side.
Ryoma: Corrin...
Rinkah: If you don't mind the interruption, we can talk about this later. Faceless are still hot on our heels.
Ryoma: Yes, you're right. Don't let a single one get away! We can't have the nearby villages being put at risk!
Corrin: What's going on? I don't understan-
Kaze: We will explain everything soon enough. For now, help us defeat the Faceless!
(The battle begins. The map is similar to the game's version, but this version is not snowy, instead having green hills and a spring feeling to it. Kagero, Saizo, Hinoka, and Ryoma are all green NPC units. Rinkah, Kaze, and Corrin can be controlled by the player)
Kaze: Be careful. Even if they're mere mindless beasts, they can cause serious damage. Take your time and heal if need be. I have Vulneraries to pass around should we need them.
(Rinkah is selected)
Rinkah: Hm? That village... Not everyone has evacuated yet. We should warn them to stay away.
(Village is visited)
Old Man: Oh, thank you, kind warrior! Everyone in our village is so grateful. Please, take this.
(Dragon Vein is used to clear away hill)
Rinkah: Did you see that? They used a Dragon Vein!
Kaze: This only further proves our theory that this is our Lord Corrin...
(When Corrin talks to Saizo)
Saizo: I remember you.
Corrin: I-I'm very sorry about the attack. I swear, I didn't mean to hurt any of you.
Saizo: Hmph.
Corrin: *sigh* I get the feeling he won't be willing to hear an explanation so easily...
(Corrin talks to Ryoma)
Corrin: If you don't mind, could I ask you a question?
Ryoma: Ah, Corrin. I'm glad to see you're still safe.
Corrin: How do you know my name?
Ryoma: You don't know?
Corrin: I'm afraid not...
Ryoma: I won't be able to explain the full extent of it to you now. Focus on staying alive for the time being. I'll tell you everything with time.
Corrin: Alright... I wish I understood what was going on...
(Corrin talks to Hinoka)
Corrin: Are you alright? We're here to help.
Hinoka: I'm fine... Gods, I can't believe it's really you. It's been so long...
Corrin: Huh? What are you talking about?
Hinoka: You... You don't remember?
Corrin: Remember what?
Hinoka: I should have seen this coming... Nohrian scumbags...
Corrin: I don't understand...
Hinoka: I'll tell you later... I'm just glad you're finally home again...
Corrin: Okay... Again? I wonder what that could mean...
(Ryoma initiates battle for the first time)
Ryoma: Prepare to meet your end!
(Ryoma is defeated)
Ryoma: This is not... This is not how it should end...
Hinoka: Ryoma! Retreat! We can take care of this!
Ryoma: Alright... Everyone, stay safe!
(Hinoka initiates battle for the first time)
Hinoka: Do your worst, Faceless! I promise I can be meaner than you!
(Hinoka is defeated)
Hinoka: Ugh! I can't believe I lost to that... That thing!
Ryoma: You've taken too much damage, Hinoka! You must retreat!
Hinoka: Never! Urk... Well, maybe just this once...
(Saizo initiates battle for the first time)
Saizo: Your end has come.
(Saizo is defeated)
Saizo: This is not the last you will hear of me, Faceless scum...
(Kagero initiates battle for the first time)
Kagero: I will not allow you to invade Hoshido!
(Kagero is defeated)
Kagero: I must retreat... Stay safe, everyone!
(Corrin is defeated)
Corrin: I wasn't prepared for this... I'm sorry, I can't go on...
Ryoma: Corrin, no! How could I let this happen...? And just when our family was whole again...
(Game Over screen appears)
(When Faceless (boss) is fought)
Faceless: RWAAAAAAGH!
(Faceless is defeated)
Faceless: Urgh...
(After the battle)
Ryoma: I must thank you for coming to our aid. Those monsters could have caused a lot of damage.
Corrin: It's what anybody would do... But I have a lot of questions... Why did you spare me? Shouldn't you be executing me for the attack on your people? That's what I was anticipating...
Hinoka: How could we ever execute you? You're our sibling!
Corrin: Wait... What? I'm your...?
Ryoma: We shouldn't overwhelm them. For now, let's head back to the capital.
Hinoka: Right. Mother will be waiting. Oh, she'll be so happy to hear that you've returned at last...
Corrin: Can you at least start to tell me what's going on? My head is spinning...
Hinoka: We were fighting against the Faceless. They're creatures without any will of their own. Nohrian mages send them over here to attack our border towns. They can't invade themselves without running into issues with the border guard, so they send those... things... over to fight us. They're like the ultimate physical soldiers, given how bulky they are.
Corrin: The Nohrians... They wouldn't send monsters to terrorize innocent people...
Hinoka: Of course they would. They've been doing this for years. Not only did they take you away, but they've been consistently attacking us with Faceless for ages now.
Corrin: I can't believe this...
(Scene changes to Castle Shirasagi's Throne Room. Kaze, Rinkah, Ryoma, Hinoka, and Corrin all stand near the throne)
Corrin: If you don't mind my asking... Why did you bring me here?
Hinoka: I can't believe you really don't remember...
Ryoma: Worry not, Hinoka. We can explain everything. Mother is on her way. We can help her tell Corrin what happened.
Corrin: You keep talking like I know you, but... I don't recall ever meeting any of you.
Ryoma: I suppose some introductions are in order then... My name is Ryoma. I am the high prince of Hoshido. I take it you've already met Kaze and Rinkah. My sister is Hinoka, one of Hoshido's most formidable warriors.
Hinoka: And we know that you're Corrin.
Corrin: But how did you-
(Corrin is cut off when Mikoto enters the room)
Mikoto: I cannot believe it is really you...
Corrin: I'm sorry, do we know each other?
Mikoto: Oh, I've missed you so much! Come here, Corrin, my sweet child!
(Mikoto hugs Corrin, making them panic)
Corrin: Your sweet child?! What are you talking about? That's not possible...
Mikoto: Oh, my poor Corrin. It's a sad story. When you were younger, around ten years old, you were abducted by forces from Nohr. I am your mother, Mikoto. I didn't know if I'd ever see you again!
Corrin: But... King Garon is my father. None of what you're saying makes any sense.
Ryoma: It must be quite a shock, but I assure you that she speaks the truth. Hinoka and I am your older siblings. You have three other siblings as well.
Corrin: No, no, no... Xander is my older brother! Leo, Elise, and Camilla are my siblings...
Ryoma: Are those the Nohrian royals? They're not your real family. I still remember the day you were taken. In those days, there was tension between Hoshido and Nohr, but the war between them had temporarily settled. Your supposed father lured King Sumeragi, our father, to Nestra under the pretenses of a peace conference. His real plan was to murder our father in cold blood.
Hinoka: And to make things even worse, he took you.
Corrin: No... That's just not possible...
Ryoma: You really don't remember any of this? Not a single memory...
Corrin: No... Honestly, I have only the vaguest memories from my early childhood. I remember that I had amnesia when the Nohrian royals took me in years ago, but I never guessed...
(A few flashbacks appear on the screen, each one blurry)
Corrin: There are times when I can sense something beneath the surface... A blurry image... But that's it. Nothing of substance.
Ryoma: I can't imagine the Nohrian royals would share much of the past with you. I know this is a lot to take in.
Corrin: I... I need some time to think about this... I hope this isn't upsetting to you or anything... I'm sorry about all that's happened...
Mikoto: It's alright. I can show you to your old room. Would that be fine with you?
Corrin: Yes, of course...
(The scene changes. Mikoto and Corrin are in an old room of Castle Shirasagi)
Mikoto: We couldn't bear to touch a thing in this room after you were taken. If we put everything away, it would feel like giving up... You've grown so much. I can't believe how much you've changed.
Corrin: I'm afraid I still don't remember anything... I just don't know how to respond to your stories. I do believe I could be your child, but everyone here simply feels like a stranger to me.
Mikoto: I understand. Please don't worry about it.
Corrin: I'm so sorry. Here you are, my birth mother, and I don't feel a thing...
Mikoto: It makes sense. You spent your whole childhood in Nohr, and from what you've said, it sounds as if you had amnesia... You will need time to think all of this through. But I hope that someday we can be a family again.
Corrin: Thank you for your patience...
Mikoto: For now, please make yourself comfortable. Explore the castle or stroll the grounds outside. You will be safe here.
Corrin: Thank you...
(The scene changes. Corrin is standing near the lakeshore)
Corrin: I can't stop thinking about Xander... Or about Camilla, Leo, and Elise...
(A song can be heard)
Corrin: What a beautiful song...
(Corrin wanders nearby to see Azura standing on the edge of the water)
Corrin: Er, hello... I'm sorry to bother you. I just got lost in your singing. You sound lovely.
Azura: You must be Corrin.
Corrin: I am. And you are?
Azura: I'm Azura. You came here from Nohr, correct?
Corrin: Yes, I did. What about it?
Azura: In that case, it might intrigue you to know that I was once a Nohrian princess as well.
Corrin: You were? I don't understand. Surely I would have heard of you. I grew up with the Nohrian royal family...
Azura: I've been here a long time. After you were taken by the Nohrians, the Hoshidans retaliated. For years, they tried desperately to get you back, but their attempts failed again and again. They took me instead since I wasn't as heavily guarded.
Corrin: Gods... I'm so sorry.
Azura: No, it's alright. I may technically be a hostage, but I'm happy here. The royals have accepted me with open arms as one of their own. Queen Mikoto herself treats me as if I were her daughter.
Corrin: She seems lovely...
Azura: She is...
Corrin: I wish I could feel some connection to her. I know she loves me, and so do all the others, but I feel nothing...
Azura: I understand. If I were to return to Nohr, I suspect I'd feel the same way.
Corrin: Do you think you could start over there? Live a new life among strangers?
Azura: No. Given a choice, I would prefer to stay here in Hoshido. Queen Mikoto is a peace-loving ruler. King Garon is not.
Corrin: I see...
Azura: So, Corrin... What are you going to do?
Corrin: I don't know. For now, I'm just going to spend some time thinking.
Copying and pasting this is sort of irritating. I have to bold every single person's name, which takes ages, especially with longer scripts like this. Rip.
In honor of Mikoto making it into Heroes, I suffered through this chapter to bring it to you. Yay.
Okay I'm going to go now. Bye.
-Digital