(The party is walking through the Woods of the Forlorn near Windmire. The royals can all be seen together leading the group)
Corrin: We should be getting closer. The maps of Nohr I saw growing up stated these woods were just outside the capital. We'll be at Windmire's door any day now.
Hinoka: I never realized Nohr could get so dark...
Takumi: It certainly makes me long for Hoshido again.
Ryoma: The sooner we can take care of the war, the sooner we can go home. Think of it that way.
Sakura: I-It feels like we're walking in circles...
Azura: This area does have that effect on you. The Woods of the Forlorn are hostile to most newcomers. It can take years to get to know the area.
Hinoka: You know, these rocks are looking somewhat strange... Is this... A graveyard?
Takumi: Now that you mention it, the rocks do look like grave markers...
Corrin: I don't think I'm a big fan of this place. Let's get out of here.
?: First, you'll have to go through me.
(Leo appears)
Corrin: Leo!
Leo: Hello there, Corrin.
Corrin: What are you doing here?
Leo: It should be obvious. It's time for you to pay for your betrayal.
Takumi: Who do you think you can make pay on your own?
Leo: Who said I was alone?
(Leo summons Faceless to surround him)
Corrin: Faceless!
Leo: They were a little gift from Iago. I figured you would enjoy them.
Corrin: I don't want to fight you!
Leo: If you really didn't want to fight me, you would have sided with Nohr instead of Hoshido. You made your choice. Now, it's time you stuck to it. Nohr won't accept your return now anyways. We're long past that point. Prepare yourself for battle, Corrin. I'd rather you die with a sword in your hand.
Corrin: Leo, stop this! Please!
Leo: Death is what awaits traitors. Let's make this quick.
(The battle begins. The map is the same as the game for the most part, but there is fog of war from the swamp. The objective is to defeat the commander, Leo, in twelve turns. He is positioned in the same place as he is in the game)
(Leo is fought in battle)
Leo: May you drown in the dark you hate so much.
(Corrin initiates combat with Leo)
Corrin: Can we stop this? I don't want to hurt you.
Leo: Peace is no longer an option. You know what Nohr does with its traitors. They are destined to die.
Corrin: I'm not a traitor to you though! We're still family, even if you choose to deny it!
Leo: I have nothing to say to you. It's time for you to die.
(Leo is defeated)
Leo: How... How embarrassing...
(Odin is fought in battle)
Odin: Out of darkness, I spring into action! It is I, Odin Dark!
(Corrin initiates combat with Odin)
Odin: You must be Corrin! Lord Leo has mentioned you time and again to me, his most loyal of retainers! It truly is a shame I've been told to destroy you. Maybe in another life, we could have been friends and comrades.
Corrin: Pardon me for asking, but... Who are you?
Odin: I am Odin Dark! Under the orders of Lord Leo, I am here to show you what powers truly lie in the darkness!
(Lilith initiates combat with Odin)
Lilith: Odin... I did not expect to see you here...
Odin: Lilith! You followed Corrin to Hoshido, I see. It seems our destined quartet was not meant to last... He is bound to be upset to hear this.
Lilith: I-I know... But it's my duty to make sure they stay safe. I'm sorry we must fight. Know that I am protecting them well in your absence. Will you give Selena and Laslow my greetings?
Odin: I... I will consider it. However, until then, I must show you my full might!
Lilith: I wish it didn't have to be this way...
(Odin is defeated)
Odin: Alas, Odin Dark is forced to retreat...
(Niles is fought in battle)
Niles: Let's have a little fun, shall we?
(Corrin initiates combat with Niles)
Niles: Hm... You must be Corrin. It's nice to finally meet you.
Corrin: Who are you?
Niles: The name is Niles. I'm one of Lord Leo's retainers.
Corrin: I-I see...
Niles: It's a shame we couldn't fight on the same side. However, as it stands, I have orders to poke holes in you. Goodbye, Corrin.
(Niles is defeated)
Niles: It truly... It truly is a shame... I'll just slip away for now...
(After the battle, the royals stand surrounding Leo)
Leo: Hmph... Do what you must. You know you have no choice.
Corrin: Leo, I'm not going to kill you. I want to help you. I... I've learned the way you fight over the years. You were holding back. You've been acting all harsh, but you really didn't want to hurt us.
Leo: Th-That is not true! This is war! One must live, one must die! It's the way of war!
Corrin: War means nothing to me right now. You're my brother, Leo. You can deny it all you want, but that doesn't reverse the years we spent together. Nothing can undo that. I can see it in your eyes. You may think me naive, but I don't care. I know you, Leo. You care about me, and I care about you in return. I love you. That won't ever change.
Leo: D-Damn you...
Corrin: Tell me how you really feel.
Leo: I... Our family has been falling apart since you left. Xander's become obsessed with his training. Camilla's fallen into depression. Even if she's trying to hide it, Elise has been thinking of running away. I don't want to see them break more. I never realized how much you held our broken family together until now.
Corrin: It sounds like you hate this war as much as we do.
Leo: How could I not? All it's done is rip our family apart.
Corrin: It doesn't have to be this way. We don't want to fight you. Our only issue is with King Garon. He's the one responsible for the atrocities against Hoshido. He nearly killed our mother, not you. You're still good people. I believe in you. You can join us, Leo. We'll gladly take you.
Leo: I... I wish I could join you. I really would, but I can't yet. I need to speak with Camilla and Xander about this first. I'm sure they'd want to come along too. Plus, I need to make sure Elise doesn't run away. That would just be a recipe for disaster.
Corrin: I understand. Please stay safe, Leo.
Leo: I will. I'll be seeing you.
(Leo leaves)
Takumi: I hope you realize how risky that was.
Corrin: I know it was dangerous, but it worked out. You need to trust me. You remember how things went with Elise. You doubted me there, and that was fine.
Takumi: I also doubted you when we met that other friend of yours, and that didn't turn out anywhere near as well.
Corrin: And we still got her to join our side.
Takumi: I don't want to argue with you. This is pointless.
Corrin: Takumi...
Ryoma: Let's keep going. If we potentially have a few more allies from Nohr, it could greatly benefit our cause.
Takumi: You don't have a problem with this?
Ryoma: It's as Corrin said. Our issue is with King Garon. From what Corrin has told us about the children of the Nohrian royal family, they aren't like him. They have more knowledge than we do when it comes to those four, so we need to trust them.
Takumi: It feels risky to me. Anything could go wrong. People could die if we aren't careful. You don't want that. This could all be a setup to trap the Hoshidan forces.
Corrin: I could tell he was genuine. I understand your caution, Takumi. I really do. Can you please trust me a little more on this though?
Takumi: Hmph... Fine.
(The group starts walking. Takumi stays behind and clutches at his head for a moment. Azura notices)
Azura: Takumi?
Takumi: Wh-What is it?
Azura: You look pale... Are you alright?
Takumi: I just have a headache. It's fine.
Azura: I heard Sakura say you've been going to her with migraines a lot more recently... Do you think you're getting sick?
Takumi: I'm betting it's just the lack of sunlight here in Nohr. I never realized how dark it was until recently.
Azura: I understand... It can take a little getting used to.
Takumi: I'm sure I'll be fine after we've been here for a while longer.
Azura: I doubt the war is helping much with your headaches...
Takumi: It'll be fine... Let's just catch up with the others. If they aren't going to be suspicious of what's going on, I'll have to be the one to keep them out of trouble.
Azura: Okay... But you'll go to Sakura again if this continues, yes?
Takumi: Of course.
(Takumi walks away)
Azura: I'm worried about you...
Oooooooo. Mysterious.
-Digital