(The scene opens where the previous chapter left off with the royals standing in the throne room opposite Takumi, who is on burning with purple flames)
Corrin: Takumi! You're alive! But... What happened?!
Takumi: Betrayal... Traitor... It burns! I must... I will kill you all!
(Takumi fires three shots at Corrin. Corrin dodges the first one, blocks the second, but is hit and sent to the ground by the third)
Xander: Corrin!
Corrin: I'm fine...
Leo: That purple fire... It's the same flame we saw when Father died!
Elise: Does this mean they're both being possessed by the same thing?!
Camilla: That is very possible.
Corrin: This can't be happening...
Azura: It seems we have no choice...
Takumi: This is all your fault... Hoshido is dead... All your fault! You destroyed my kingdom... My family... My people... If you die... The pain will stop...! Make it go away!
Corrin: Takumi... Brother...
(Another outline appears from the purple fire. Mikoto appears from the flames, blood trailing from her lips)
Mikoto: Nohr must die...
Azura: Mother?!
Corrin: No... This can't be real...
Camilla: The purple fire must be keeping them alive...
Xander: But instead of truly living, they just want revenge on Nohr...
Leo: We're going to have to get rid of whatever demon is inhabiting their bodies. We have no other choices.
Elise: Corrin, Azura... Are you going to be okay?
Azura: ...They both died already. They're just like King Garon. If there's no hope of return for them... Then we'll have to bring their souls salvation on our own.
Corrin: I'm with Azura... For the sake of the people they once were, we need to lay their bodies to rest! This will be our final battle!
Mikoto: Why will you not come home to me, Corrin...? Nohr will pay for taking you away...
Takumi: I am the true prince of Hoshido... I will defend Hoshido and destroy Nohr... I will kill you all!
(The battle begins)
Azura: I always heard this song had the power to rid people of corruption... Perhaps that will work here as well...
(Azura begins to sing as the screen pans over to Takumi and Mikoto)
Takumi: What is that song...?! It hurts... It hurts! Make it stop! Make it stooooooop!
Mikoto: I know that tune... Sister... Arcadia... Is that you...? It's me... Aquaria... I'm here...
(Initiating combat against Takumi)
Takumi: I will kill... My enemies... Kill them all!
(Corrin initiates combat against Takumi)
Corrin: Takumi... I hope you can forgive me for this.
Takumi: Die! Die, die, die!
Corrin: For the sake of the man you once were... I'll save you now!
(Azura initiates combat against Takumi)
Takumi: Stop that song...! It hurts!
Azura: I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you to catch this sooner... Please... I hope you can forgive me...
(Takumi is defeated)
Takumi: I will... I must... Kill...
(Initiating combat against Mikoto)
Mikoto: Nohr will pay... For taking my children away...!
(Corrin initiates combat against Mikoto)
Mikoto: There you are... My dear, sweet child...
Corrin: Mother...
Mikoto: Cerulean... Please... Return to my arms...!
Corrin: Cerulean? What are you talking about?
Mikoto: Come back to me...
Corrin: ...You clearly aren't well... Please, find it in your heart to forgive me...
(Azura initiates combat against Mikoto)
Mikoto: That song... Sister...
Azura: Do you know it...?
Mikoto: It's been too long... Arcadia...
Azura: ...I'm sorry for this.
(Mikoto is defeated)
Mikoto: No... Nohr must pay... N... No...
(After the battle, the royals stand around Takumi and Mikoto's bodies. The two are dissipating into purple flame)
Corrin: Brother... Mother... Please, rest in peace.
Takumi: Thank you... Corrin...
Mikoto: I love you...
Corrin Ah! I... I love you too... Both of you...
(Scene transitions to show the royals and Nyx standing together)
Corrin: I wonder what possessed the bodies of Garon and Takumi... I've never seen anything like it.
Xander: As curious as I am... I'm willing to let it go for now. The war is over. We are all free.
Corrin: Now, this world can finally know peace...
Camilla: Restoration will be a long and difficult journey.
Leo: I believe we can do it...
Elise: We should get started... Princess Sakura is surely waiting for us.
Camilla: I would like to check on Princess Hinoka as well.
Azura: In that case... Let us begin.
Nyx: There's no time to lose.
(Everyone leaves except Corrin)
Corrin: Nohr... I've changed you... I... I can't believe it... For the glory of Nohr... May you be run by peace rather than conquest in future generations.
(The scene transitions to Castle Krakenburg . The royals are standing before their people alongside Gunter, Nyx, and Silas)
Gunter: Garon, the previous king of Nohr, is to be succeeded by Xander, crown prince and rightful heir to the throne... King Xander will guide us and usher in a new era of peace. Accept this crown as a symbol of your rule.
Xander: Thank you, Gunter. As king, I vow to rule with dignity and kindness. I will always lead our land down the path of peace.
(Xander steps down to see his siblings)
Corrin: Xander... You're king now! I'm so proud of you!
Leo: I can't think of anyone who would fit the role better.
Camilla: Here's to a fresh start for the kingdom of Nohr!
Elise: For the future!
Corrin: For the glory of Nohr!
Azura: You'll do great things, Xander... Though I believe you have a speech to finish.
Xander: Of course.
(Xander returns to the stage once more)
Xander: Thank you, fellow Nohrians, for joining me in celebration today. The war is finally over, and we have formed a new alliance with Hoshido. Though once enemies, our kingdoms will now strive for peace together. Since the war began, and long before, both Nohr and Hoshido were in agony. Our world was in pain. I never wish to see that happen again... Not to anyone. I won't allow it. As such, all territories within Nohr will be granted autonomy. We will not seek to expand our borders for the foreseeable future. The Nohr of conquest is the Nohr of the past. In the years to come, I look forward to watching our world develop. We have a long road ahead of us. It will not be easy, but it is worth treading. On this day, as I assume my father's throne, I vow to steady our course. The night sky is dark, but that is what allows the stars to shine so brightly. As king, I hope to be the light that guides Nohr out of this long night. I swear I will not rest until our beloved home awakens to a brighter tomorrow. For the great people of Nohr... Here's to a future of peace and prosperity!
(Applause is heard)
Corrin: That was a beautiful speech, Xander. I'm certain we'll be able to do what the previous king never did. We're going to build the kind of world that people can live happily in.
Gunter: If I could have everyone's attention... The coronation ceremony is now complete. May King Xander reign in glory over our great kingdom forever!
Corrin: King Xander... How wonderful...
(The scene transitions as Xander steps down once more)
Corrin: Well done, Xander!
Xander: What do you think? Did I sound like a worthy king?
Corrin: Absolutely! Your speech was inspiring, and you looked amazing up there!
Hinoka : I must agree.
Sakura: M-Me too!
Corrin: Hinoka! Sakura! I'm so glad you could make it!
Hinoka : I couldn't miss such a large event. It wouldn't be right of the future queen of Hoshido to pass this up.
Camilla: So, you are going to inherit the throne... That's lovely. You'll make a truly stunning queen.
Sakura: It's been hard for her to get used to it... She's training to be more like a queen, but you can tell she was made to be a queen of the battlefield...
Hinoka : Hey...! I just... I can't help it. I never thought it would fall to me to rule Hoshido. I suppose I took it for granted that Ryoma would eventually be king. After him, I suppose I expected to pass the honor to Takumi. I never had interest in the throne, but my brothers were born leaders...
Corrin: Hinoka... I'm so sorry. You must feel awful.
Hinoka : It's fine... I'm working on it... The future is bound to be full of uncertainty though. I can't quite forgive Nohr yet for all that's happened. The way the previous king violated our land for so many years... I won't soon forget it. In time, even those wounds will heal though... I trust you and your brother to prevent such things from ever happening again.
Xander: After all the evil that has been done in the name of Nohr, it's natural there would be hesitation present. The lives my father has taken are a burden I will bear for the rest of my life. The blood that was spilled, the tears that fell, the hearts that were broken... I know this means little in the face of the past, but I am truly sorry for everything.
Hinoka : You can't take all the blame for that. The actions of your father aren't your actions.
Camilla: Forgive my intrusion, but I'm glad to see you're feeling better. I was quite concerned about you after the last time we met. Iago truly held a grudge, it seemed.
Hinoka : I'm fine now. No worries at all. Sakura was a huge help.
Sakura: I already lost Mother, Ryoma, and Takumi... I didn't want to lose you too.
Hinoka : Anyways... Thank you for inviting us. It's time we returned to Hoshido.
Sakura: We look forward to seeing you at Hinoka's coronation.
Hinoka : With that said, goodbye.
Sakura: Farewell.
( Hinoka and Sakura leave)
Corrin: ...Off they go.
Xander: You'll see them again soon. No need to worry.
Camilla: Shall we head to the banquet now?
Corrin: Of course!
Xander: I hope you have a nice time tonight. The war is won. We're at peace now.
Corrin: I will. Promise.
Nyx: Leo, are you ready to go?
Leo: Of course.
(Nyx and Leo leave. Xander, Camilla, Elise, and Azura walk off soon after as well)
Corrin: Silas... It feels so weird to be celebrating for once. I guess I got too used to battle.
Silas: Well, there's no need to think of battle anymore.
Corrin: I know... It's all coronations and celebrations for the next few days.
Silas: And after that... The future awaits.
Corrin: Our future awaits, you mean.
Silas: I can't wait, my fair lady.
Corrin: Oh, you're such a dork...
Silas: Are you going to tell your siblings about it soon?
Corrin: Give me a few days. I don't want to take Xander's spotlight away and say we got engaged, you know?
Silas: Lord Leo and Lady Nyx don't seem to be holding back.
Corrin: They're different. We all knew they were going to be getting together soon enough.
Silas: And they didn't see that with us?
Corrin: You may flirt, but I don't openly do it back. Plus, we don't have limitless romantic tension.
Silas: And you call me the dork!
Corrin: Oh, well... Come on. Let's go have a fun time. We have guests to entertain, don't we?
Silas: Alright, alright... But we aren't finished with this conversation!
Corrin: Of course not...
(Scene transitions to Corrin sitting down by a lake similar to the one where they met Azura)
Corrin: Everyone seems to be having a great time at the banquet... I deserve a break after all that.
(Azura comes onto the screen singing softly)
Corrin: Hi, Azura. I didn't expect to see you out here.
Azura: Corrin... I had something I wanted to tell you.
Corrin: What is it?
Azura: Well... I think I want to leave Nohr soon.
Corrin: Are you going to Hoshido?
Azura: No... I want to know more about what power took over Garon and Takumi. I have a bad feeling about it.
Corrin: I see... Well, I'm glad you're following your heart.
Azura: I can't stay in Nohr, Corrin... I have a lot of bad memories of this place from before I went to Hoshido. I don't want to go to Hoshido either... I know I won't be able to forget the atrocities I saw because of Garon.
Corrin: I understand that... I want you to do what's best for you.
Azura: I can't say if we'll ever meet each other again, but... I know you'll become a fine figure of peace soon enough. You're already growing into one as it is.
Corrin: Azura... I'm going to miss you. I trust you'll have a nice life out there. Please, try to write, will you? I don't want to lose touch completely.
Azura: I will. Promise.
Corrin: I love you, Azura.
Azura: I love you too, Corrin... Until next time.
(Azura stands and walks away, disappearing into the woods. Xander appears behind Corrin)
Xander: Enjoying some alone time, are we?
Corrin: I'm coming back. Don't you count me out of the festivities yet!
(Corrin follows Xander away, pausing briefly to stare into the woods where Azura left)
Corrin: Thank you for everything.
(Scene transitions to show Elise holding onto Corrin's arm and leading them to the throne room)
Elise: Come on! Hurry up!
(Corrin stumbles as Elise nearly causes them to collide with Camilla. Camilla reaches an arm out to steady them. Leo also enters)
Camilla: Be careful.
Leo: Time to hurry up.
(Leo opens the door to the throne room. Corrin, Elise, Camilla, and Leo walk towards Xander)
Xander: There was no sense in this war, only madness and greed. War is monstrous. We are told to make war to support our country. But... It's a lie told by those who profit from bloodshed. In my reign as Nohr's new king, I vow to seek peace and understanding.
(Xander reaches out one hand as Elise pulls Corrin closer to Xander)
Xander: With you at my side.
All we've got left is the epilogue. Big yeet.
-Digital