Chapter 20: The Power to Change Fate (Transcript)

Is everyone OK?

Sheesh, this thing isn't much more than a cannonball, is it? We only stopped when we ran into something.

It's a miracle nobody was hurt.

Well, our group in particular has lots of... cushioning.

Not that I'm complaining, but isn't our group kind of unbalanced? It's mostly women.

Maya

Heheh... You all right there, Nick? Not too much for you to handle?

Just a little, uh, awkward. Like when you go to a concert on a whim only to find yourself surrounded by screaming teenage girls...

Alisa

The situation was prompted by a certain individual or individuals who will remain nameless and who will be along shortly.

I can probably guess, but I won't. Where are the others? Did we miss our landing point?

Heat source and energy signature detected. They're on the other side of that wall.

Fiora

That wall? You mean that dead end over there?

I've been here before. We can break through that wall.

Nana

Hey, KOS-MOS, when you say, "energy signature", are you talkin' about the gold chains?

No, this signature is identical to the one we saw in the Majigen... The demonic dimension.

Yes, this is magic. The same as that which I felt when passing through the Fracture.

...Now that you mention it, I remember this feeling as well.

So that's what's interfering with the Dragonturtle.

A phenomenon not unlike a summoning gate... We ought to seal it as soon as possible.

Quiet, everyone! Something's coming!

(Five Avalanches appear)

Son of a gunboat! It's... It's some starfish-lookin' things!

Those are soldiers crafted by the Great Oak Tree! I knew this tree was still alive!

Come on, everyone! If it's the same as the last time, everyone else should be just up ahead!

All right, everyone! You know what you doing! Punch starfish, for great justice!

Ciel

Got it. Let's get to the back and break down that wall.

The first wall is destroyed[]

(Three more Avalanches appear)

Fiora

You're right! It just keeps going!

Good deal. Although I'm not seeing the Fracture, or the other capsules.

There's another wall here. Why don't I scratch it down, and get a nice claw-sharpening while I'm at it!

I still feel the magic energy of the Fracture Valkyrie came through...

Let's hurry. I can sense the evil here growing stronger.

Sakura's right! Something's coming!

(Two Orange IIs, four Thors, and Ciseaux appear)

Ussa-ssa-ssa... Ussa-sa-sa-ssaaa!

Wh-What the?! Another bunny?

Ussaaa! Where have you been, Combat Revue? I've missed you!

You!

I can see the shock and fright in your eyes! Yes, it is I, none other than...

Yup, I knew it. Our bunny's back.

I was just waiting for the other carrot to drop.

Usasaaaa?! Why aren't you more aghast? I, the incomparable Ciseaux, am back from the dead!

I mean, we already saw them demons of New York and the Kouma of Tokyo come back to life...

By the process of elimination, it only made sense that the Phantoms of Paris would be next.

Curse you and your impudent yet unassailable logic!

Heck, we pretty much had it all figured out once we saw the Demon of New York using Steam Beasts.

Ah yes, that fellow. Ranmaru, was it? Now there's a young man who's quick on the hop-take!

Alisa

So you two hit it off and you wound up lending him your forces? Ugh, can't you types be more antisocial?

We'd better keep this guy from meeting our pals in Ouma. That'd be a bit too much esprit de corps for me.

Alright, enough of this prattle!
I never thought I'd get to see the Great Oak Tree with my own eyes...
A chance like this may never come again! Ussa-ssa-ssa-ssaaa!

Hmm... The rabbit's testimony suggests that the Phantoms of Paris weren't the ones who revived this tree.

Making the next most obvious candidate the gold chains... And the Fracture that lies beyond them.

Ussaaa! Sounds like you're pretty well caught up!
Guess I'd better hop to it, if I'm going to pound you all into submission and make you tell me what you know!

Just try it, stub-tail! You think kitties aren't used to dealing with hare-balls?

Nana

We'll catch you, and then we'll have Ciel housebreak you!

Ciel

On it.

Usaaa! Cheeky little girls! I'll show you who's boss!
Us-ssa-ssasaaa! Come forth, Rabbit-Type Steam Beast Prelude!

(Ciseaux gets inside Prelude)

Maya

Whoa! It-- It really does look like a rabbit! Almost too much, really.

The perfect Steam Beast for the magnificent Ciseaux! I'll cut you all down with one leap of its proud legs!

You can attack us as many times as you like, Monsieur Bunny... We'll just keep schooling you until it sticks!

After defeating Ciseaux[]

What? They got me?! A thousand curses on you, blasted Combat Revue!

Ciseaux! Tell us how you came back to life!

How should I know? I'm so remarkable, I probably came back to life on my own!

That's not very helpful...

However! Now that I am back, I'm not leaving again until I've caused some serious damage!
Ussss-sa-sa-sa-ssaaa!

(Ciseaux leaves)

The second wall is destroyed[]

(Three more Thors appear)

What is that?! Some kind of warp hole?

... I knew it! It's a Fracture! Here, of all places!

Nana

Is that what's sending out the energy pulse that disabled our car? How are we supposed to seal it?

Wait! Look over there! Ain't that another capsule?

It is! Everyone, are you OK?

Ciel

Which team could it be? Chris's? Or the Captain's?

(The vines blocking the entrance of the second capsule explode and the second group comes out)

Chris

All right. Hatch is safely detonated.

Phew, I thought we'd never get out! It was a regular sauna in there! Oh hey, isn't that--

It appears that Chris's team was able to escape on their own.

Is everyone OK?

Chun-Li

We're fine, Ms. Aty. But it looks like we have more pressing matters to deal with.

Kite

Yeah. Enemies all over... And what's that Magic Portal thing over there? It looks familiar somehow.

It's a Fracture. A gate that connects different worlds, like what Valkyrie used.

Morrigan

It's definitely putting out some considerable magic. Could that be what's interfering with the car?

Good instincts. You're probably right. We'll need to either break it or seal it away somehow.

Fiora

Before that, though... No one's seen the third capsule?

Zero

Yeah, we're still missing some people. Where could they be?

Vashyron (off-screen)

Helllp! Save ussss...

Majima (also off-screen)

We're doomed... Can't... go on...

Was that ... Vashyron and Majima?! They sounded like they were in trouble.

Where? Where are you folks?

X

The voices came from over there!

Hotsuma

It's the last capsule... Buried in the tree.

Ulala

The Revolver Cannon has demonstrated extraordinary accuracy! We've all landed extremely close to each other!

Jill

Looks like it might have been a little too strong, though. They're trapped!

Kite

They're caught up in the tree's roots. We've got to cut them out!

Chun-Li

Hold it! Something's coming!

(Dokugozu, Dokumezu, two Byakuya Xs and three Akatanas appear)

Huh?! The fightin's started already?

Hiryu

It's those two!

As if a rabbit weren't enough, it's E-I-E-I-Ouma themselves! What are you two farm freaks doing here?

Shut up, foxgirl! Tell us how you got here!
Just climbing up here practically killed us!

Natsu

We flew here in a cannonball, basically.

I knew it! You cheaters took the easy way out!

Maya

There was nothing easy about it! I thought we were all gonna die!

Akatana A

This very outrage desu! I make the large sweat! Ugh!

Akatana B

Wow! I need much bath! Gross!

Akatana C

We demand salary up! You treat working lady nice, or we make the lawsuit desu!

Shut your stinkin' yaps! Come on! We got more work to do up here!

We gotta clear out fox-chick and her annoying friends, then secure the gate up ahead.

Hiryu

So Ouma's after this gate too.

He said "more" work. Does that mean they've already collected the gold chains?

Akatana A, B, or C

Oh yes! We collect with Byakuya X! But it took the too much longtime.

So you got there ahead of us after all, huh? But I'm afraid we're not handing this gate over to you. We're going to seal this off.

Oh yeah? Just try it! Hahahahh!

We'll hold them off! Chris, you and the others rescue the people in that capsule!

Chris

Got it. We'll head toward the capsule, eliminating any hostiles we encounter along the way.

Demitri

What about that "Fracture"? Shouldn't we do something about it?

Zero

There's nothing we can do right this moment. Just stay alert.

After defeating Dokugozu[]

Mooo! No fair! Climbing up this dumb tree took all my energy!

All worn out from the great Zoo Race, huh? Maybe creature-racing just isn't for you!

Huh?! Whaddaya mean, creature-racing, I ain't no creature! And hold on, you're the ones who took the easy way up here!

You're still hung up on that? Girls don't like their cow-boys all whiny, I'll have you know.

Hey, my time will come! I'm just waiting for a nice young girl of a marriage-a-bull age!
But I can already tell I won't find any good wife material here!

I know we're dodging a bullet here, but I still feel kinda insulted.

Anyway, that's it! I'm outta here!

(Dokugozu leaves)

After defeating Dokumezu[]

Neeeigh! I thought maybe we could smash Shinra for good here... But I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Of course. Did you really think we'd fall that easily?

Still, I did what I came here for. That's good enough for now.

The gold chains, you mean?

Yup! Got every last one of 'em. Fighting you lot was just a bonus!

Goldang! A bonus? We're laying our lives on the line here!

I better go report on what went down in this tree. Time to hoof it on outta here!

(Dokumezu leaves)

Ouma... If nothing else, they've still got guts.

After Enemy Round 9[]

(Three Risen Revenants, three Risen Fighters, and three Risen Archers come out of the Fracture)

Haseo

I just knew something was gonna spawn there! What are those things?

Jill

They look like zombies!

No. These are called Risen!

You know them, Valkyrie?

I saw them in the world that was connected to Marvel Land... Grotesque monstrosities that should not exist!

X

So you're saying this place is connected to yet another world?

Morrigan

And it looks like the power flowing in from that world isn't the benevolent kind.

Hotsuma

I knew it. We need to make sure it's sealed away forever.

Demitri

The magic is expanding even further. Something else is coming!

(Kamuz, two green Sizaths, four Dadattas, and two Chaox come out of the Fracture)

Huh? Where am I? This isn't where I was supposed to go...

Wh-What is that thing? Another monster?

The demon Kamuz!

The warrior maiden Valkyrie? What are you doing here?

Hey, you're the one that showed up out of nowhere, bucko!

Ulala

A new monster has appeared on the scene, with clear intent to do evil! How does he know Valkyrie?!

This creature is Kamuz, a demon I once defeated in Marvel Land.

Evil French bunnies, Ouma's talking livestock, and now a demon? Way to challenge the non-human stereotypes, guys.

Kamuz, was it? So you're the one who opened that gate in this tree!

Don't you take that tone with me, whelp! I'm just here in search of something!

Chris

And what might that something be?

That, which can grant any wish!

...!
So, you're after the Golden Seed once more, Kamuz!

Haseo

The Golden Seed? Sounds like a rare item, though I dunno how you'd equip it.

Morrigan

You're not far off, Haseo. But it's not a virtual treasure in an RPG... It's a real one!

I was SUPPOSED to go straight to the seed... Guess I haven't got the hang of this dumb gate yet.

You've been troubling the people of the Halidom of Ylisse once again, haven't you!

Hah! Like I give one rat-dropping what happens to them! Nothing matters so long as I get the power I crave.
However, Valkyrie... I think I WILL go to the bother of exterminating you vermin before I proceed.

Natsu

Well, we're gonna seal up that gate one way or another. If your stank ass gets in the way, we'll seal you up too!

Hiryu

I will cut him down. Any objections, Valkyrie?

No, he must be dealt with immediately. Prepare yourself, Kamuz!

If you think your maggoty friends can stop me, Valkyrie, you've got ano--

Vashyron (still off-screen)

Hey, what... What's going on... It's all... going dark...
Everyone... Thanks... for everything... Victor... I'll see you soon...

Vashyron?! Hey! Vashyron!

Oh? You've got friends here? Heh-heh-heh... And they're trapped inside that steel coffin, eh?
Exquisite. Maybe I'll start... by roasting them alive!

Ulala

Fire! Fire! There is a growing flicker of flame coming from the shield that the demon carries!

X

No! We'll never make it!

(Chrom and Lucina come out of the Fracture)

Hold it, foul beast! Your evil deeds end here and now!

Kamuz the demon! We have at last found you!

You two again? You tracked me all the way here?! Miserable sedge-flies!

Jill

Who are these people? Medieval knights?

Chrom? Lucina?!

Demitri

Valkyrie seems to know them. Are they denizens of Marvel Land, then?

No. These two come from another world--one close to Marvel Land, but not of it.
This is Chrom, king of the Halidom of Ylisse, and his daughter, Lucina.

Haseo

A freaking KING? And what the hell's a "halidom"? You made that up, didn't you.

Kite

At least the clothes look normal enough to us fantasy gamers. Can we trust them? They don't look all that bad.

Did you say she's his daughter? Are you sure that's, uh... kosher?

There is nothing to worry about! King Chrom is a simple man. Awkward at times, but with his heart in the right place.

I'm not entirely sure that is helping, Valkyrie.

My goodness, what a crowd. I've never seen such an outlandish gathering.
But you must admit some of their outfits are positively stunning, Father.

I shall refrain, Lucina, from asking exactly to which ones you refer.
Right now, out primary goal is to defeat this demon and seal the Fracture.

Wait, there is something we need to take care of first! Valkyrie, you said your friends are in danger, did you not?

Yes! They're in that metal container right behind you!

Very well, then, we shall come to their aid! Lucina, if you would do the honors!

Yes, Father!

(Lucina cuts the roots blocking the entrance of the third capsule)

That should be sufficient for them to make their escape...

Zero

Hey, is everyone all right? Were there casualties?!

Chun-Li

We heard Vashyron earlier--he sounded like he was in severe pain. What's the extent of everyone's injuries?

Hotsuma

Oh no... Were we too late?

(Everyone in the capsule exits)

Vashyron

Oogh...

Vashyron! Are you guys OK?

Vashyron

Hell no, we're not! Do you have any idea what I went through in there?!

Huh? But... Nobody seems to be injured.

Ryu

Did something strange happen while we were in there, Vashyron?

Jin

I mean, it's true we weren't able to open our capsule from the inside.

Heihachi

Truth be told, our greatest foe was the boredom. Hah-hah-hah!

Axel

We couldn't even stand and stretch, so there's that, I guess.

Ken

And it was kind of annoying, just sitting around waiting to be rescued.

Kazuya

Hmph. Nothing to get worked up about.

Akira

Maybe not... But it got AWFULLY hot and stuffy in there.

Majima

And we was all packed in there like sardines, man! It sucked!

Vashyron

The man-sweat! I can still smell it! *shiver* All I wanted was some luscious ripe cantaloupes to squish up against!
Soft, rolling fields of fertile soil, waiting to be tilled by my capable hands...

Alisa

Yeah, thought so. Looks like my countermeasures were plenty justified.

Natsu

Aha, so that's why we packed one of these things full of men.

There, but for the grace of God...

Zephyr

What? You're saying you stuffed us all in there because of Vashyron?!

Ryo

I don't even want to think about what the heat did to my leather jacket...

Leon

Why? Why me?

I don't understand. Our rescue succeeded, but... The rescuees almost seem displeased with us.

You are allies of Valkyrie... Are you not?

Captain Commando

Ahem! Sorry for the trouble. We are most definitely your allies. And you're the ones who saved us, correct?

Ken

Thanks a bunch! Did we hear you right? You guys are royalty from another world?

Indeed. My name is Chrom. I have come here from the Halidom of Ylisse.

And I am Lucina, Chrom's... Uh, future-daughter.

Kiryu

Sounds complicated. And I assume that creature over there is the one behind our latest set of problems?

Ugh, you filthy roaches had to go and multiply!

Zephyr

Huh. Four arms. I'll admit I hadn't guessed that part from the voice.

Captain Commando

And behind him... That must be the warp-hole. Certainly, it's emitting powerful energy.

Kage Maru

Now, we can battle without fear.

You dare discount my power? Shameless worms!

Demon Kamuz! So long as you seek to use the Fracture for evil ends, we will ensure that your schemes come to naught!

Your reign of terror is over!

No Golden Seed, a swarm of diseased rats nipping at my heels... Ugh, this could hardly have gone worse.

We will defeat you and seal the Fracture forevermore! Never shall it fall into your twisted hands again!

Enough! It's time to end this... And you!

King Chrom, Princess Lucina. May we request your assistance in dealing with this situation?

Please, just "Chrom" and "Lucina". If anything, we are the ones who would appreciate your help, my otherworldly friend.

We must close the Fracture and defeat the demon!

What contempible nonsense! Your wretched fate is already sealed. Writhe, worms!

We will forge our own destiny! It is not your choice to make, demon Kamuz!

After defeating Kamuz[]

Damn! Tenacious little weevils, aren't you!

Axel Stone

Grow all the arms you want, we still outnumber you! Guess this wasn't your lucky day, monster!

This is it, Kamuz! Once and for all!

Rgh!

Kiryu

You don't belong here. You never did.

In that case, then... I'll go back to where I came from! I promise you'll pay for this humiliation, Valkyrie!

Huh?!

(Kamuz enters the Fracture and leaves)

Majima

The heck's that crazy dude thinking? He just jumped back in the way he came!

Jin

Something feels wrong... The gate's power is breaking up!

(The Fracture disappears)

Impossible! How can the Fracture be gone?!

Captain Commando

The demon forced it to activate unnaturally. It would seem the shock was enough to destabilize it.

Kage Maru

At least the gate is closed... But that means our allies who came through it are stranded.

Indeed... I fear we can no longer return home.

Leon

Don't worry, Princess. First we secure the premises. Then we can talk about getting you home.

Outro[]

So this is not the only place that Fractures have appeared.

If nothing else, Valkyrie made use of a different one in the demonic dimension.

As their name implies, they are fractures of time and space, allowing travel across both.
I used one to venture back in time from a hopeless future, in order to change history.

Leon

Time-travel gates, huh? And now they're even linking different worlds together.

Chrom, why don't you come with us? I swear we'll find a way to return you to your people.

If we return to the demonic dimension, I bet we could make use of the Fracture there... But now might not be the time.

We must see this battle through to the end. Clearly the war spans far beyond our world alone.
Indeed, I would have asked to journey with you regardless of your offer. I am sure my sword may prove useful.
Are you in accord, Lucina?

Yes, Father. This, too, is part of our destiny.

Gosh, Jin, those two make a strong family unit, don't they?

Jin

... Yeah.

Heihachi

Touching, yes. Heh-heh-heh.

Kazuya

...

Akira

OK, now that we've had some heartwarming and... not-so-heartwarming moments, the question remains: What now?

Ryu

They may have gotten to the gold chains ahead of us, but at least we accomplished the minimum of what we set out to do.

Ken

Yeah, now that the freaky gate's gone, our transport should be functional again. We should find a way down and then--

(The ground starts shaking)

Ryo

Wh-What the?! An earthquake?

Nearby energy signatures are disappearing rapidly.

I wonder... You think maybe this tree was drawing its energy from the golden chains and that gate-thing?

Akira

And with both of those gone, it's starting to come apart! Guys, I think we better hurry it up and scram.

Ryu

All right, here's the plan. Everyone jump, then use a Tatsumaki Senpu Kyaku to--

Kiryu

Hey, Granny, isn't our airship-car-thing working now? Call for help, quick!

I'll have you know I'm still in the prime of my youth, sonny! But roger that!
Urashima! Hey! Listen! Hey! Hey! Listen! Hey!

Urashima (on the phone)

Yes, yes, I'm already on my way. And I told you, call me Doctor.
I'll head for the holes the capsules made in the tree. Meet up with me there.

Heihachi

In that case, we'd better not waste any time. Come on, you whippersnappers, run!

I think our capsule left the biggest hole. Let's move out!

(Everyone leaves and makes it onto the Dragonturtle Mk.I)

Everyone on?

Don't worry, I took roll call! Please get us out of here, Doctor!

Uh, yeah, about that. Things are looking a bit iffy right now. Escape-wise.

Um... Could you clarify "iffy"?

The collapse if the Great Oak Tree is triggering rapid spatial distortion in the vicinity.

Wait... You mean, it's forming a rift?

Afraid so. I'd suggest we get out of here, but...

But what? If that's the case, why aren't we moving?!

Because we're too late.