(The scene opens to show Forrest and Luna standing a short distance away from the rest of the group.)

Forrest: Well, Luna... You said that you wanted to speak with me for the next battle. I was thinking that this would be the perfect time for us to go on and get it taken care of.

Luna: Ah... That. I want you to know before I start talking that this... This is something you were not meant to find out from me. Your parents should have been the ones to explain this, but... If that wasn't meant to be, then the duty falls to me.

Forrest: It seems to be rather serious... Do you not want anyone else to know about this?

Luna: No, I don't. This should be heard by you and you alone for the time being. What you wish to do with this information afterwards is your choice.

Forrest: I don't think I've ever seen you looking so grim... I know that you're regularly rather serious, but this seems to be taking it to a different level.

Luna: That's because this is an incredibly sensitive subject. I didn't want to be the one to tell you given that I have not been aware of it for very long myself, but... It cannot be avoided.

Forrest: Does this have anything to do with the way you were discussing your guardian after the last battle? You never called her your mother even if she was the one who raised and defended you...

Luna: It does. This subject is very serious, and I would rather we not be interrupted while talking about it.

Forrest: That's why we're away from everyone else... I see.

Luna: Exactly. Now, why don't we get this over wi-

(The two are interrupted when Kana, Kanaya, Shigure, and Lyci run up to them.)

Kanaya: Forrest! Luna! We're under attack! There are soldiers coming towards us again!

Shigure: We should prepare ourselves for the coming fight. I don't want anything to happen to us while we're separated like this.

Lyci: The rest of the group is already getting ready for what's to come, so you should come with us to prepare yourselves.

Kana: I know that you were going to talk about something serious, but you can take care of that after the fight.

Shigure: For now, there are much more pressing matters to take care of, so let's resolve those first.

(Kana, Kanaya, Shigure, and Lyci exit.)

Forrest: That's a shame... Will you be able to tell me about this after the fight ends?

Luna: So long as we both survive, I think that would be alright... Don't get hurt out there, alright? If you want the truth, you have to pull through this battle.

Forrest: I'll do what I have to in order to stay safe... And you should do the same too.

Luna: I will. Now, let's see what this battle is about... I doubt it's going to be an easy one, so we might as well get into it.

(The battle begins. Your units are stationed around the middle of the map with enemies on the right and left. The boss is at the far side of the room, and the camera pans over to show who it is. Lilith stands in the throne space.)

Lyci: Wait... Mother?!

Shigure: I don't think that's your mother at all... In fact, I believe that we've come across the version of Lilith from this timeline.

Kana: I remember now! You mentioned that you were raised by the version from the timeline where Hoshido won the war. The Lilith from the timeline where Nohr won... She's been unaccounted for.

Kanaya: At least up until now... It makes sense though. Maybe Thalone didn't think to bring the other version under his control since she died in the timeline where he died. Plus, she wasn't a notable figure like a ruler of a nation, so... Yeah. That makes a lot of sense.

Lyci: I'm glad to know that it isn't the actual woman that raised me, but... It's still unsettling to see her this way.

Shigure: I feel the same on the matter, Lyci... However, we have no choice but to power through and defeat her to save her soul from this control.

Lyci: I know that, but... Knowing that you have to do it and actually doing it are two completely different things.

Kana: Then let's get it out of the way. We don't want anyone suffering longer than they already have.

Kanaya: There's not a moment to lose!

(If Kana initiates combat with Lilith, this dialogue plays out.)

Kana: I-I know that I didn't know the other version of you for very long, but... I still wish that I didn't have to fight you like this.

Lilith: Perish...

Kana: You don't mean that. I know that you don't... I knew that this was probably going to happen, but... Ugh...

Lilith: Step aside...

Kana: I... I'm sorry about this.

(If Kanaya initiates combat with Lilith, this dialogue plays out.)

Kanaya: Lyci really cares about you... Well, not exactly you, but the version of you that raised them.

Lilith: Death to you all...

Kanaya: You would never wish that on your own child... No proper parent would. I'll just have to bring back that side of you, even it means that I have to take drastic measures!

(If Shigure initiates combat with Lilith, this dialogue plays out.)

Shigure: Even if you aren't the woman who Lyci introduced me to... It still pains me to see that you are standing on the other side of the battlefield.

Lilith: You must... Suffer...

Shigure: You are merely a shell of your former self... I'll do what I have to in order to save you from this suffering.

(If Lyci initiates combat with Lilith, this dialogue plays out.)

Lyci: Mother... No. That's not who you are. You were made into a shell of your former self many years ago because of Thalone's twisted methods of warfare...

Lilith: You...

Lyci: You don't even know who I am. It's funny how I was so significant to you in the other timeline, but... Over here, I mean nothing to you. It's awful, but... That's how it is.

Lilith: You... Must die...

Lyci: I knew you were going to say that... I can't let myself be manipulated by him though. I have many people to save... The ones that a different version of you sent me to rescue. I won't let her down... I won't let you down. Forgive me for what I must do, but... This is for the best.

(If anyone else initiates combat with Lilith, this dialogue plays out.)

Lilith: Those who stand up to the great Anankos... They have no choice... They must die...

(When Lilith is defeated, this dialogue plays out.)

Lilith: It seems... My path ends here... After so many years of suffering... I am free... Thank you...

(After the battle, Kana, Kanaya, Shigure, and Lyci stand together.)

Kana: We did it... I'm glad that we were able to get rid of them all.

Lyci: And my mother... The other version of her, that is... She's been freed from the power of Thalone's control.

Shigure: That's a good thing... We're helping everyone that we can along the way, and we should be proud of ourselves.

Lyci: I know that, but... It still hurts.

Kanaya: I'm sorry, Lyci... If you need anything, we'll all be here for you. After all, we're all going to have to go through the same thing if we haven't already.

Lyci: Thanks for that, Kanaya. I'll be sure to keep it in mind.

Shigure: Perhaps we should keep going. We don't want to be attacked by reinforcements, do we?

Lyci: Not at all. I feel like we've seen more than enough trouble for the time being.

Kanaya: Okay... Let's go then.

Kana: No reason to stick around...

(The four of them start to walk away. The camera pans to Forrest and Luna. The two of them are standing away from the rest of the party.)

Forrest: Alright... We both managed to survive that last fight, so I must ask you... What is it that you wanted to tell me? I can tell that it's serious, and I'm starting to get a bit worried...

Luna: I could tell. You seemed distracted throughout the entire fight. I'm just glad it didn't cause any problems for you.

Forrest: So... What is it? What's going on?

Luna: It's about your family. What do you know about your family?

Forrest: Well... My immediate family consists of me and my parents.

Luna: Wrong.

Forrest: What?

Luna: You're wrong.

Forrest: I'm afraid I don't understand... Is there something else that I'm missing here?

Luna: Yes. You're missing it because your parents didn't have the chance to tell you before the battle that took their lives... Well, I call them your parents, but perhaps there's a much more accurate term that I could use... Leo and Nyx... Our parents.

Forrest: Luna... You can't be serious...

Luna: I mean it. I'm your sister.

Forrest: But... How is that possible? You've lived with Beruka your entire life, haven't you?

Luna: I'm older than you by a few years. When I was young, there was an assassination attempt, and I was widely presumed afterwards. That was before you were born.

Forrest: So... You were about two years old at the time.

Luna: Yes. For the sake of safety, it was determined that it would be best if I was raised in the palace under different circumstances. They could still watch me, but... Nobody would know that I was related to our parents.

Forrest: I believe I understand... You were taken in by Beruka since she was a trusted confidant of our parents.

Luna: Exactly. It wouldn't be surprising if she took in someone to be her successor, so I was passed off to her.

Forrest: Wow... I had no idea.

Luna: I didn't know until shortly before this all happened. I was aware for about two weeks before the attack, and I was under the assumption that you would be told by our parents when you were ready to hear the truth. However, it seemed apparent that you were unaware, and I didn't want to overwhelm you.

Forrest: I thank you for that... I imagine my reaction would have been... Unique... If you had told me when this first took place.

Luna: That was my train of thought as well. Now that our party is used to one another, I figured now would be a good time. Plus, we have a path forward, so the future is less uncertain than it would have been under different circumstances.

Forrest: Thank you for explaining all of this... I never would have found out if not for your words.

Luna: I figured that was the case... So? What do you think of it?

Forrest: Well... I'm glad to know. Even if we weren't raised as siblings, I... I want to get to know you better. After all, the fact remains that we are related, and we have no reason to avoid one another. There were many years where we were unable to communicate as we would have as siblings, so we can make up for lost time now.

Luna: You really want to do all that?

Forrest: Of course. We might be rather different, but I'm not going to let that stop me. We deserve to try and get to know each other after being apart for so long.

Luna: I see... In that case, I would be happy to do what I can in order to get to know you better.

Forrest: Ah! I just realized... You have the ability to activate Dragon Veins, do you not?

Luna: I do, as a matter of fact... For many years, I had the feeling that there was an odd power inside me, but I didn't know what it was until just before all of this began.

Forrest: And you never displayed that power since it would give you away... I understand.

Luna: We'll have to tell everyone else eventually... I didn't even factor in the matter of Dragon Veins when I told you about this, but if anyone else notices me activating them in the future, they'll realize that something is wrong.

Forrest: Exactly... I'd be happy to help you explain it to them... Sister.

Luna: Hmph... I didn't think I'd ever see the day where you called me that, but... I don't exactly object to it.

Forrest: I'm happy to do so given that we were unable to do such with each other for so many years. We're making up for lost time... I must admit that I didn't expect to say such during the war, but I suppose that there was no getting around it.

Luna: I guess not... We should catch up with the rest of the party before we lose track of them completely.

Forrest: You're right... I'm almost tempted to tell them all about this now. That way, they won't ask questions in the future.

Luna: That's your choice. I'm neutral on it. Besides, I did say that you could tell whoever you wanted and do what you wish with this information, so... Go on if that's what you want.

Forrest: I think I want to... And I want you to come with me. Now, let's go do it!

Luna: If you insist...

(The screen fades to black as Forrest takes Luna by the hand and starts to drag her away to where the rest of the group is located.)

Plot twist!

-Digital