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* Avatar: ………Hm? Where…am I? It’s so dark… I can’t see a thing… And I’m…so very…tired…
* Mikoto: Rise and shine, sweet Avatar…
* Avatar: M-Mother? What’s going on? Is this…my room…?
* Mikoto: You’re right where you belong, my love. Did you sleep well? You’ve always been such a sleepyhead, even when you were a baby. You’d always put up such a fuss whenever I tried to wake you up. So cute!
* Avatar: Hm… Really?
* Mikoto: My sweet boy/girl, didn’t Ryoma promise to train with you today? If you don’t get up right now, you’ll be late! You know how much he hates tardiness.
* Avatar: I’m going to train…with Ryoma? But I’m still…so sleepy…
* Mikoto: Now is not the time for sleep, darling Avatar. I wish I could let you stay… Let you sleep forever so I could keep you here with me. But I can’t be selfish… You have so much left to do.
* Avatar: Mother? What are you--?
* Ryoma: Avatar! Are you really still in bed? Why am I not surprised?
* Avatar: Ryoma!
* Mikoto: I told you your brother would not tolerate being kept waiting, haha!
* Ryoma: Grab your blade and meet me in the castle garden, lazy brother/sister. The longer you make me wait, the harder this training session will be on you.
* Avatar: OK… I’ll be right there… But where did I leave my… That’s odd… Where did my Yato go?
* Ryoma: What’s wrong, Avatar?
* Avatar: I can’t find my sword… But that’s OK. I’m sure I can find another one around here somewhere.
* Mikoto: Are you sure you don’t want to find your Yato, Avatar? Don’t you need it?
* Ryoma: Ha! So, you think if you beat me with your Yato, you can save the world. Is that it?
* Avatar: Mother? Ryoma? What are you—
* Ryoma: Wake up, Avatar. Surely you haven’t forgotten my dying words?
* Avatar: Your…dying words?!
* Ryoma: … I’m counting on you, Avatar… That’s what I told you isn’t it? Isn’t it, Brother/Sister?
* Avatar: !! Ryoma! You did tell me that… You said it right before you…
* Ryoma: So you do remember. I knew you wouldn’t forget.
* Avatar: Ryoma… Wh-where am I?! Did Takumi’s last attack…kill me?
* Ryoma: Nearly, but you can still go back to that world if your desire is strong enough. If you wish to keep fighting, you can return to your precious allies.
* Avatar: Back to…my allies?
* Azura: Wake up, Avatar!! Please, we need you to wake up! You can’t die here!!
* Takumi: Avatar…is dead…at last. He/She will never…open her/his eyes…again.
* Xander: Bite your tongue, beast! Avatar is not dead. He/She WILL return to us! I won’t allow such a grotesque monster to take anyone else from me!
* Takumi: You are…next…Prince Xander. I will…kill you!!
* Xander: ARGH!!
* Azura: AHHHH!!
* Avatar: Those voices! That was… Xander and Azura!! My friends and loved ones are still fighting Takumi?! But I thought his anger would subside after defeating me…
* Mikoto: The bitterness entrapping Takumi is stronger than you know. The beast within will not be satisfied until he has destroyed all Nohrians. But your allies—they won’t give up on you. They believe that you will return to them. They believe you will rise and fight with them once more.
* Avatar: Gods…
* Azura: You must not die here, Avatar. The world still have needs of you…
* Felicia: I know you too well, milord/milady! You definitely won't die here. You're stronger than that!
* Jakob: Open your eyes! Lord/Lady Avatar. Please...I can't bear to lose you here!
* Kaze: I believe in you, Lord/Lady Avatar. I believe you will return to us...
* Silas: Hang in there, old friend! Can you hear my voice?! If you can, come back to me!!
* Mozu: You're just pretending to be dead, right? It's not funny, so stop it already!
* Shura: You believed in me, and now it's time to repay the favor. Don't let me down...
* Xander: Our battle is not yet won, little prince/princess! Keep fighting with me until the end!
* Camilla: Don’t leave me, my precious Avatar! Please, gods, take me instead…
* Leo: You won’t let a sorry attack like that kill you, right? You’re stronger than that…
* Elise: You can’t die here! I need you around to hug and play with me! Please… *sniffle*
* Laslow: You cannot die. That is not what the future holds in store. You must keep fighting!
* Peri: Dying's no fun. If you die, you can't stab stuff anymore! IT'S NOT WORTH IT!
* Selena: You wake up THIS INSTANT! I'll never forgive you if you die today!
* Beruka: Life is fragile... But you're not like anyone I've ever met...
* Odin: An evil illusion is ensnaring you. Grab hold of my fell hand. We'll banish it together!
* Niles: Seeing you so defenseless is fascinating, but that’s enough. Come back to us.
* Effie: You're not our shield, Avatar—you are our sword. We need you...
* Arthur: Fallen hero. I command you to rise in the name of justice!!
* Nyx: One so young as you should not rush to your grave. Your time here has just begun...
* Charlotte: Stop being worthless and get up already! I ain't got all day...
* Benny: I promise to protect everyone until you return, but please hurry...
* Keaton: Wake up, Avatar! If you do, I'll give you my second-favorite treasure!
* Gunter: I forbid you to die, milord/milady. No good could possibly come of it.
* Flora: Wake up soon, or I'll be forced to use my ice powers on you again. Please...
* Kana: Mama/Papa, don’t leave me! I promise I’ll be a good boy/girl from now on!! Please… *sob*
* Shigure: I wish to sing a song of rebirth or victory, not a dull requiem…
* Dwyer: If you die here, you'll regret it. Get up, and I'll take care of you...
* Sophie: Why are you lying around like that? Wake up—we have work to do!
* Midori: Don't give up! Hang on, and I'll whip up some medicine for you!
* Siegbert: Sacrificing your life to save others is noble, but our great kingdom still needs you!
* Forrest: Please don’t leave us. You’re too dear to our hearts to die so suddenly!
* Ignatius: This isn't over yet. Stop these nonsense and wake up!
* Velouria: Daddy will be sad if you don’t get up soon. And, um…so will I…
* Percy: Father says that justice never sleeps, so you can't go napping on the job either!
* Ophelia: A gentle aura has encircled your body... It whispers words of awakening!
* Soleil: Awww, you’re so cute when you’re napping. It’s time to wake up though, silly!
* Nina: The battle will go on if you die, but I couldn’t bear the loss…
* Izana: Theatrics are My thing, got it? Now open your eyes and rejoin the battle!
* Anna: You’re a one-of-a-kind asset… No returns, if you catch my drift. So wake up already! (Avatar looks up)
* Avatar: My friends! My family! I hear your cries… I must go back to my world… I must stop Takumi!
* Ryoma: So you have decided to return…
* Avatar: Yes, Ryoma. I’m so sorry…but it’s not my time yet. I wish I could stay with you and Mother forever… But standing still is not an option. I have a world to save!
* Ryoma: I see. You really are my brother/sister, after all. But before you go, there’s someone who wishes to speak with you…
* Avatar: There is? Who?
* Takumi: …
* Avatar: Takumi?! Wh-what are you doing here?! Aren’t you in the middle of fighting my allies? How can you be here too?
* Takumi: I am here and here alone. That thing is not me. It is merely a monster making a puppet of my corpse, fueled by lingering resentment. Though I cannot truly be free while my body is imprisoned… In truth, my soul left that body long ago.
* Avatar: Takumi… That’s horrible! Is there nothing I can do?!
* Takumi: There is. Please, Avatar… I need you to destroy my body. Only your Yato has the power to release it from its unholy master.
* Avatar: But Takumi, my Yato is—
* Takumi: Yes, I know it was shattered by that monster’s last attack. That’s why you’ll need to take this…my Fujin Yumi. With this, I know you can find a way to restore your Yato’s sacred power.
* Avatar: I can’t accept something so precious! Not after all I’ve done to you…
* Takumi: Take it. I won’t accept no for an answer. You’re the only one I can count on… Though it pains me, those of us here are powerless to affect your world. Please…I need you to set me free.
* Avatar: Takumi… I won’t let you down. I vow on your precious Fujin Yumi to free your body, no matter what!
* Takumi: Thank you, Avatar. I wonder…what it would have been like to fight on the same side as you. I always wished we could have been close, as you are with your Nohrian siblings. Right up until my last moments, I wanted so badly to call you my brother/sister. To look up to you and love you…and never allow anything to come between us. I wish I had told you that before I died. While there was still a chance… I was just so stubborn, so hurt. I couldn’t admit those feelings even to myself. For that, I am truly sorry. I’m so sorry for letting you slip away, dear brother/sister
* Avatar: Takumi…I’m sorry too. I caused you so much pain. The truth is, I longed to have you accept me as your brother/sister too. I never let go of the dream that after the war we could all be together again… I’m so sorry things turned out the way they did.
* Takumi: It’s all right, Avatar. We finally got to say all the things we needed to say. You have done more than enough. My heart… It’s finally at peace. Thank you, Brother/Sister…
* Avatar: Takumi!!
* Ryoma: You can do this, Avatar. Why do you think I entrusted you with saving everyone? It is because you have a pure heart. Kind and strong. You have suffered much and endured much sadness in your life. But now is not the time to look back. Wake up and stand strong. Put one foot in front of the other and press onward. Fight with all your heart to end this war. The Yato chose you for a reason. You can do this. I believe in you.
* Avatar: I won’t let you down, Ryoma. I’ll fight as though you are fighting beside me. And this time, I’ll keep my promise to you. I won’t give up! As for you…please rest peacefully, Brother, and watch over us and your kingdom.
* Mikoto: Oh, Avatar… You’re so sweet when you’re dreaming. Just like the little girl/boy I held so long ago… All that time, I longed to be near you, to watch you grow. I’m so grateful for these fleeting moments with you. I will cherish them always. No matter where you go or what you do… No matter who stands at your side… Know that I will always, always love you. When we next meet here, I look forward to seeing the great man/woman you’ve grown into.
* Avatar: I will do all I can to make you proud. That’s a promise, Mother.
* Mikoto: Thank you, my sweet child. Hearing you call me that…means everything to me. Go now… I will watch the rest of your journey unfold from afar. Safe travels, Avatar.
* Ryoma: Show them what you’re made of, Avatar!
* Takumi: We’ll all be together again someday, Avatar! Good-bye…
* Avatar: Good-bye everyone! Until we meet again!!
* Lilith: Hello, Lady/Lord Avatar.
* Avatar: Lilith!!
* Lilith: It’s time for you to return home. Please take my hand.
* Avatar: Thank you, Lilith.
* Lilith: Your hand is so warm, Avatar. Just like it always was. I can feel your kindness radiating through at the slightest touch. I always recall how gentle you were when you rescued me… And how kind you were to me, even though you were locked away from the world… And how bravely you fought against those who would harm the ones you love… I love everything about you, my friend. I hope you know that…
* Avatar: Lilith… My dear friend, I love you too. I always will.
* Lilith: Thank you, Lady/Lord Avatar. These are our last moments together… I have to let you go now. But I won’t be sad! You were so brave when I died, so I’ll be brave for you too. I wish you the best of luck, Avatar, and all the happiness in the world!
* Avatar: Good-bye, Lilith! And thank you! …… I’m going back…back to where I was before… My battle is not yet won. I must keep pushing forward! Fujin Yumi… Please, hear my plea! Lend my shattered Yato your power! Allow me to lay your master’s body to rest. For Takumi!!
* Takumi: That light!!
* Avatar: Thank you, Fujin Yumi… Thank you, Takumi…
* Xander: Avatar! Everyone, Avatar has returned to us!
* Avatar: I’m so sorry, everyone! I’m back where I belong now. Ryoma, Takumi, and the others helped me find my way back here. Back to you. I’m ready to fight!
* Camilla: This is so wonderful! My darling Avatar has come back to me!
* Leo: I knew you wouldn’t fall so easily. I taught you too well, haha.
* Elise: I was so worried I wouldn’t get to hug you again! I’m SO HAPPY!!
* Takumi: No…forgiveness… Avatar!! No matter…how long it takes… I…will…KiLL…yOu!!
* Avatar: !!
* Takumi: What?!
* Avatar: It will not break, beast. This sacred blade will never be shattered by evil again! The power of Takumi’s Fujin Yumi…and the love of everyone I’ve fought with and for… They are all locked inside my Yato! That means it will never falter…and neither will I!
* Takumi: My Fujin Yumi…has…betrayed me?!
* Avatar: No! The Fujin Yumi doesn’t belong to you. It belongs to my brother! Takumi, that weapon’s true master, died because of YOU! I chose this path, and I will walk it until the very end. I will make things right again! I WILL defeat you and keep all the promises I made to my loved ones!
* Takumi: I will…kill you…filthy Nohrian!! I am…the true…Hoshidan prince… I am…Takumi!! I aM tAkUmI!! I will defend my Hoshido…and destroy Nohr. All Nohrians must die! ALL OF YOU! DIE, DIE DIIIIEEEE!!
* Avatar: This is it! Takumi, I’m sorry it took us so long to finally see eye to eye… But I will save both your kingdom and mine, I promise! This will be my… No… This will be OUR final battle!!
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