(Corrin's party stands at the top of the throne room where the previous chapter ended. King Garon enters from the bottom and slowly makes his way towards the top of the room)

Corrin: King Garon!

Garon: I would have expected you to die by this point... Have you ever realized how much of an irritation you are, Corrin?

Corrin: I'm doing what I have to so that Nohr may be freed from your tyranny! You've caused enough harm!

Garon: You sound rather confident for a pathetic waste of space. I don't know why I took you in all those years ago. It clearly had no point.

Ryoma: Took them in?

Hinoka: You were holding them hostage!

Takumi: Somehow, I doubt he cares much for the details.

Garon: I'm finished with all of you. It's time for you to die. Camilla! Leo! Fight for your king!

Leo: Do you really think we'd do that?

Camilla: You killed Xander! Your manipulation forced him to murder Elise in cold blood!

Garon: They were both weak. One never fought and the other was about to surrender to the enemy. None in Nohr ever surrender. We are a nation of strength. We cannot maintain that reputation if we allow people like them into the royal family.

Camilla: You're sick!

Leo: I don't understand how we stood by you for so long. You've clearly gone mad.

Garon: You dare to stand up to your father? To your king? You will pay the price of treachery with your life!

Corrin: You're the only one who's going to be paying with his life! We're not going to let you get away with this!

Garon: Hmph... If you're insisting on putting up a fight like this, I'll be forced to show my full power.

(Garon raises his axe, but he is cut off when Azura begins to sing)

Garon: You... What are you doing?!

Corrin: His corruption! That's right! Azura's song exposed it back at the opera house!

Garon: You... You will not...

(Garon changes shape and becomes a monster seemingly made of slime)

Sakura: Wh-What is that?!

Hinoka: King Garon's true form...

Takumi: It looks like he's been messing with dark magic of some sort.

Ryoma: I don't know what unholy power made him into this monster, but we cannot let him live. Warriors of Hoshido! The time is now!

Camilla: This is for what you did to Xander and Elise!

Leo: You were never our true father. Now, it's time for you to pay for everything you've done.

(The battle begins. The objective is to defeat Garon, who is positioned at the bottom of the map. The soldiers on the enemy side are all invisible fighters)

(Garon is fought in battle)

Garon: You will perish under the boundless power of the Midnight Dragon! You chose this path, and now, you will pay for it!

(Corrin initiates combat with Garon)

Garon: I should have killed you when I had the chance... Back when you were a child...

Corrin: You caused your own downfall in that respect... I can't believe I was ever thankful to you for taking me in.

Garon: You were supposed to be my pawn. You were supposed to be my prisoner.

Corrin: Things never work out exactly as you plan them. The sooner you learn that, the better. Of course, you won't have any time to enjoy that lesson. It's time for you to die.

(Ryoma initiates combat with Garon)

Ryoma: Your crimes against the people of Hoshido can only be paid for with your life.

Garon: I did what I had to.

Ryoma: Nobody was making you invade another nation. Nobody was forcing you to kill hundreds, thousands, of innocent people. Those actions were entirely your choice.

Garon: You're just as much of a thorn in my side as your father was. Prepare for oblivion.

(Hinoka initiates combat with Garon)

Hinoka: When we first met, I was too young, too weak to do anything to stop you. Things have changed. You have grown into a cruel and hostile man. Unfortunately for you, I've grown too. I'm now a powerful warrior who will defeat you.

Garon: You talk quite a bit for a pathetic weakling.

Hinoka: This won't end how it did years ago. You won't get away this time. I refuse to let your crimes continue for any longer. Make peace with your 'Midnight Dragon' and face them in hell!

(Takumi initiates combat with Garon)

Takumi: I never understood you. You're a mad king who could never care for his people, his children, or his country.

Garon: I did what was best for Nohr. I doubt a simpleton such as you would understand it.

Takumi: I know perfectly well how insane you were for much of your rule. I'm going to cast you to hell, the only place you're worthy of being after all you have done. Goodbye, King Garon.

(Sakura initiates combat with Garon)

Sakura: You... You ripped our family apart! You caused so much grief for everybody I know!

Garon: The world is a harsh place. You must understand that. I'm glad I taught it to you.

Sakura: You're a monster! I wish the best for Elise and Xander, but for you... I hope you die!

Garon: Heh... You're much fiercer than I expected. Let's see if you're really strong or if it's just talk.

(Azura initiates combat with Garon)

Azura: You...

Garon: Quit your irritating song! I'm sick of it!

Azura: I understand that it's something you need to hear if you're going to face reality.

Garon: Stop it! Stop it now!

Azura: You're clearly too far gone to answer my questions... Mother, I hope this will help to avenge your death...

(Camilla initiates combat with Garon)

Camilla: Is it true? Do you really think Xander and Elise were weak?

Garon: They were pathetic for not fighting for their country until the bitter end.

Camilla: I can't believe I deceived myself for so many years. I can't comprehend how I kept myself from going after you for so long. You made all your children suffer and didn't show a hint of remorse. I thought maybe you would have improved after seeing four of your children grow to adulthood, but it seems not. Do you remember the others?

Garon: The others? Those who died ten years ago?

Camilla: They were your children, and yet, you did nothing to halt their suffering. You never helped them. You weren't ever a father to them. I was lying to myself when I said you cared. You only ever used us as pawns to further your own goals. I'm going to enjoy casting you into hell.

(Leo initiates combat with Garon)

Leo: What you did to Xander was unforgivable. I won't let you survive this battle.

Garon: Aren't you glad to finally be out of his shadow? I heard your whispers of hatred towards him.

Leo: Xander was always superior to me in many things. He was better with his swordsmanship. He was better at rallying others. He was a better leader. However... I would never wish death upon him. Breaking away from his shadow was something I did on my own. He didn't have to die for me to earn recognition. You simply didn't see how much I had changed since you were too busy trying to make him into a monster just like you.

Garon: I know some part of you is glad. I can sense it.

Leo: You're sensing wrong. I cared about Xander immensely. I wanted the best for him. I was unable to save him from your reach in the end, but... I can still keep others I hold dear safe, even if it means raising my blade to my own father. You deserve worse than anything I can dish out, but this will have to do.

(Garon is defeated in battle)

Garon: I... I cannot die... I have... Limitless power... Midnight... Save my soul...

(After the battle, the royals stand around Garon, who is slowly being eaten away by the purple fire. Azura's song is still playing in the background)

Garon: I should have killed you when I had the chance...

Corrin: I should have known I was your pawn for all those years, living in ignorance of your real plans.

Garon: You... You will regret this! And quit your damn singing!

(Just as Garon disappears into purple fire, he throws his axe at Azura. The axe disappears just after it hits her. She screams and falls to the ground)

Azura: Ah!

Corrin: Azura!

Azura: C-Corrin, I...

Sakura: H-Hang on, Azura! You're going to be okay!

Corrin: Azura, take deep breaths... It's going to be fine...

Azura: I... I wouldn't be so sure...

Sakura: I-It isn't working!

Azura: I know this is... Unexpected and... It will be hard, but... You'll be okay... Rebuild Hoshido for me... P-Please...

Hinoka: Azura, you can't give up! Please!

Takumi: Stay with us!

Sakura: Azura!

Ryoma: Please...

Azura: I'm afraid... The choice is out of my hands... I... I love you all...

(Azura dies, leaving the royals standing around her silently)

Corrin: No... This can't be happening... Azura!

Ryoma: ...

Hinoka: Damn it all! Even in death, that dastard still manages to cause trouble for us!

Sakura: A-Azura...

Takumi: We... We should take care of things... Hoshido awaits...

Ryoma: You... You're right...

Hinoka: ...

Corrin: You... You aren't going to leave her here, are you?

Ryoma: Of course not... Everything will be okay.

Corrin: Alright...

Sakura: R-Ryoma and Takumi... They're trying to hide it, but... I can tell they're hurting...

Corrin: I have faith... They'll come to us in time...

Hinoka: They're right in saying we should get moving though... Hoshido is waiting...

Corrin: Okay...

(Ryoma, Hinoka, Takumi, and Sakura walk away)

Corrin: I... I'll make sure everything is okay... For your sake... I wish it didn't have to end this way... Azura...

(The scene changes. All the royals still alive are inside Castle Shirasagi. A few weeks have passed, and it is time for Ryoma to take up the mantle as the next King of Hoshido. Ryoma and Yukimura stand together before the other royals)

Yukimura: People of Hoshido! Let it be known that Ryoma, High Prince of Hoshido, has succeeded Queen Mikoto! He takes the throne at the cusp of a new era of peace in our land. Ryoma, please accept this crown as a symbol of your title.

Ryoma: I vow to uphold the values my mother held so dear. I will do my best to usher in a new era of peace for Hoshido!

(Corrin and Sakura turn to each other)

Corrin: He looks so regal...

Sakura: I'm sure Mother would be proud...

Corrin: I know she is. She's looking down on all of us pushing Hoshido towards peace...

Sakura: Azura is with her... I can feel it. They're both happy...

Corrin: Yeah... You're right...

Ryoma: All Hoshidans will be safe. No war will again harm our people for generations to come. This is my promise to you.

Yukimura: This concludes the coronation ceremony. Look upon your new ruler, King Ryoma! May he reign gloriously!

(Applause can be heard. Ryoma goes to join his siblings)

Corrin: Good job up there, Ryoma.

Ryoma: Thank you, Corrin. I hope it wasn't obvious how nervous I was.

Hinoka: You did fine. I couldn't tell at all.

Sakura: You were brilliant.

Ryoma: Thank you so much...

Scarlet: I'm proud of you, Ryoma. You were amazing.

Ryoma: Th-Thank you, Scarlet...

Camilla: You'll surely make a fine king.

Leo: I must agree.

Ryoma: Only thanks to your help. Thank you both for agreeing to a peace treaty with Hoshido. I was afraid you wouldn't want to, if you want the truth.

Camilla: If not for your help, our father would have continued his tyranny. It was the least we could do to repay the favor.

Leo: I can't say I'm fully comfortable here yet, but I'm sure that will change with time.

Camilla: You'll be coming here rather frequently, won't you, King Leo?

Leo: Camilla, how many times have I told you not to call me that?

Corrin: Leo's the one taking up the position?

Camilla: I knew he would be a better ruler than I ever could be. His tactical mind will work wonders for the rebuilding effort.

Leo: C-Camilla...

Corrin: I'm happy to see you're doing better... You were pretty upset when we had to leave to return home...

Camilla: It's hard, going on without Xander and Elise... We're still learning to adjust. Everything that happened that day was sudden and shocked us. It's going to take time before things return to normal. Well, as close to normal as they can...

Leo: We're working on it.

Sakura: I-I suppose the same is happening with us... We aren't used to roaming the palace without Azura...

Hinoka: I wish I had spent more time with her...

Takumi: Damn it all... You're going to make me cry if you go at this for much longer...

Corrin: Well, we're doing what she would have wanted. We're making Hoshido into what it once was. She wanted us to rebuild, and that's exactly what we're doing. She'd be proud.

Hinoka: The same applies to Mother...

Sakura: Corrin and I agreed that they're watching over us together from beyond... And they're happy, too.

Ryoma: I'm glad to hear that...

Leo: We should probably be heading back to Nohr. We have preparations for our own coronation ceremony to make.

Corrin: You can't stay for the festivities?

Leo: I'm afraid not. I'll be seeing you all in time though.

Camilla: Farewell.

Corrin: Bye.

Hinoka: Speaking of the festivities, it's time to put all those sad feelings aside for a little while and celebrate both the end of the war and a new era of peace under Ryoma.

Corrin: You're right. Let's get to it!

Scarlet: I'm looking forward to it.

(Hinoka, Takumi, Sakura, and Corrin dash away)

Ryoma: They sure are excited...

Scarlet: You haven't told them yet?

Ryoma: They'll notice your ring soon enough. We can save that party for a bit later on. How does that sound?

Scarlet: I'll trust your judgement there. We can think about this later. For now, let's party!

Ryoma: Alright. Lead the way.

(The scene changes. Corrin is standing near the lake where they first met Azura)

Corrin: The Hoshidans sure do know how to celebrate... I need a bit of a breather from the constant buzz... Ah... This is where I first met Azura all that time ago... It feels like it was yesterday, even if it was before the battle at the Plains of Hoshido... I hope she knows how much I miss her...

(Azura's song begins playing)

Corrin: Huh? What is that? It sounds like her singing... I'm sure it's just my mind playing tricks on me... I suppose I can take this moment to thank her. Azura, I didn't get the chance to say this before, but... Thank you for everything. Thank you for staying by me despite all that happened. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for all you did for Hoshido and for our family. I appreciate it more than you know...

(The song stops)

Corrin: Azura, I won't ever forget you... That's a promise.

(Ryoma enters)

Ryoma: Corrin! What are you doing out here? There's a party going on!

Corrin: I just needed a breather. I'll be back in a moment.

(Ryoma exits with Corrin as Azura speaks from offscreen)

Azura: I'm sure we'll meet again... Someday...

(The scene changes to a few days later. Corrin is flying with Hinoka atop her pegasus through the air above the castle town)

Hinoka: You know, I always wanted to take you flying.

(Takumi walks into beside Sakura as Corrin and Hinoka flies in her pegasus. Both are smiling fondly up at the two. Sakura waves as she speaks)

Sakura: Hello, hello! How's the view up there? Hey!

Takumi: Don't fall now! Careful!

(The pegasus with Hinoka and Corrin land near where Takumi and Sakura are standing. Hinoka and Corrin dismount the pegasus and walk towards Ryoma, who is facing a statue of Mikoto)

Ryoma: I told Mother...the war is over.

(The camera shows a statue of Mikoto in detail. Hinoka, Takumi, and Sakura walk in beside him)

Ryoma: You stood for peace. Always. We carry on your legacy.

Takumi: Yes.

Hinoka: Yeah.

Sakura: Yes.

Ryoma: That said... Our task will always be a difficult one.

(The camera shows Corrin looking at the statue behind the royal sibings)

Ryoma: But no matter how hard it may be...

(The statue is shown once again, but an image of Mikoto smiling is shown briefly. After that, the royal siblings looks at Corrin)

Ryoma: We will succeed...with you at our side.

(Hinoka grabs Corrin's hand and moves them closer to the siblings. Ryoma extends his hand towards the camera)

Ryoma: All of us...hand in hand.

Next chapter is the epilogue. After that, it's time for Conquest. Neat.

-Digital