FFIX - Script - 2.4 - Pinnacle Rocks
Dagger
"Mother..."
"Ugh... Uh..."
"I..."
[Screen fades it. Dagger and Vivi are standing on the edge of a cliff; a waterfall is nearbye, and the crashed gargant-seats are seen on the right side of the screen]
Dagger
"Vivi... We made it?"
[Vivi nods]
"Where are we...?"
Vivi
"We're at Pinnacle Rocks. It's supposed to be near Lindblum Castle..."
Dagger
"Pinnacle Rocks...? Lindblum...?"
"The gargant took us this far?"
"!"
"Where's Freya? Steiner? And Beatrix?"
"And...Zidane?"
Vivi
"He went to check out the area."
Zidane
"Dagger, you're awake!"
[He jumps onto the screen]
"Do you feel okay?"
Dagger
"Where is everyone, Zidane?"
Zidane
"I don't know... We're really far from Alexandria."
"Hey, don't worry. The Tantalus guys are with them, too."
"It's almost nightfall. They're probably in Treno by now."
Dagger
"Do you think we can borrow an airship in Lindblum? Treno is only steps away if we can reach South Gate."
Zidane
"Yeah..."
[An old man with a cane and a white beard suddenly materializes out of thin air, floating over the cliff]
Zidane
"Are you our enemy?"
"That is up to you..."
"My name is Ramuh."
Dagger
"I've heard your name somewhere..."
"!"
"I've seen your name in a book I read about summoning magic..."
"You must be Ramuh, the Thunder God."
Ramuh
"...Do you know that your summon magic destroyed Cleyra?"
[Dagger shakes her head]
"An eidolon follows its summoner's orders..."
"It responded to the orders of a woman filled with greed this time..."
Dagger
"No... Mother...!"
"I can't believe it..."
"I was confined while Cleyra was destroyed..."
Zidane
"It wasn't your fault, Dagger."
"They knew. That's why they stayed behind."
Dagger
"Everyone..."
Ramuh
"True, you were not the one who caused the destruction."
"But I must ask you... What will you do now?"
Dagger
"If I were more powerful... If I could use summon magic..."
"I beg of you, please help me!"
Ramuh
"And cause more destruction?"
Dagger
"No... I was afraid of my summon magic, but not anymore!"
[Ramuh changes from a hunched-over old man to one with a much-longer beard, a robe, and a bluish staff]
Ramuh
"...Many years have passed since I last served a master..."
"I must test to see wheter you are truly fit to be my master."
"I will hide 5 manifestations of myself in this forest."
"Each one will carry a piece of the 'Hero's Story.'"
"Collect all 5 pieces and tell me the story."
"If you put together the story to my satisfaction, I shall become your eidolon."
[Ramuh dissapears]
Dagger
"I'm sorry. I know we must hurry..."
Zidane
"It's okay, Dagger."
Vivi
"I'll help you, too."
Dagger
"Thanks, you two."
[They run off to the next screen. Now, they must find and talk to the 5 manifestations]
"Once upon a time, 33 small countries fought together against an empire. One day, a rebel troop visited a man named Joseph, who lived with his daughter. Owing a debt to the troop, he gladly accepted their please for help. They headed for a cavern in the snow field."
"That's 'Beginning." You have 4 to go."
"With Joseph's help, the troop defeated the adamantoise in the snow field cavern and acquired the Goddess Bell they needed to enter the empire's castle."
"That's 'Cooperation.' You have 3 to go."
"On their way home, they fell into a trap set by a traitor. Joseph gave his life to save the troop. The troop left without telling Joseph's daughter, Nelly, about the tragedy."
"That's 'Silence.' You have 2 to go."
"Historian's explanation: Although Joseph's death was not reported to his daughter, the manner of his death speaks for itself. This is the story of a true hero."
"That's 'Hero.' You have 1 to go."
"Historian's explanation: The fact that they didn't report Joseph's death to his daughter was indicative of their guilt for failing to protect him. In the end, heroes are also human."
"That's 'Human,' the last piece."
[You can get the five of them in any order: this is simply the order I got them in. There is no correct order; any way you do it is right. When all five are gotten, you speak to the final manifestation of Ramuh]
Ramuh
"So you found all 5... Let's hear the story."
"However, the story comprises 4 parts."
"One of them doesn't belong. Be sure to choose only 4."
[Choose between "Start" or "Cancel". You have to choose Start sooner or later]
"Which story comes first?"
[Choose "Beginning" out of the five choices]
"You choose 'Beginning'?"
[Choose between "Yes" or "No". Obviously Yes]
"Which story is next?"
[Choose "Cooperation" out of the four choices]
"You choose 'Cooperation'?"
[Again, choose "Yes"]
"Which story is third?"
[Choose "Silence" out of the three choices]
"You choose 'Silence'?"
[Yes]
"Which story is last?"
[Choose "Hero"]
"You choose 'Hero'?"
[Yes]
Ramuh
"Let's recite your story..."
[Ramuh recites the 4 parts you chose]
"Are you satisfied with your choices?"
[Pick between "Yes", "Listen again", or "Do over". Have to pick "Yes" eventually]
Ramuh
"Let me ask you one thing..."
"How come you chose 'Hero' for the conclusion?"
Dagger
"People follow a person who keeps on track."
"That's why I think a hero who acts in a straightforward manner is remembered for generations."
Ramuh
"...I want to know what you think, in your own words."
Dagger
"Me...?"
"I am away from my country, but I haven't forgotten about my people..."
Ramuh
"...Your soul is very tense right now."
"Maybe you'll begin to relax once I become your eidolon..."
Dagger
"Thank you!"
Ramuh
"There are many paths. Remember that you alone choose the path on which you walk."
[Ramuh vanishes]
[Received Peridot!]
Dagger
(Maybe now...)
"Let's go to Lindblum!"
Zidane
"...Hey, old man! You've gone already?"
Vivi
"What's wrong?"
Zidane
"I wanted to ask why he made Dagger play such a silly game."
"Heroic? Human? Those are just things people say after the fact."
"Why try to give meaning to what the main character of the story chose?"
Vivi
"...I think the old man would've become her eidolon either way."
"That's the impression I got."
[Dagger runs back onscreen]
Dagger
"Zidane, Vivi! Let's go!"
[She runs off screen again, which slightly fades to black, as Vivi and Zidane look upwards. Ramuh speaks]
"You're exactly right..."
"It's not what the people say afterward... What's important is being true to oneself."
"She may not have realized it, but when she wished to learn how to use summon magic..."
"The summon power returned to her."
"Summon magic can be used for good or evil."
"She is still young, but there is room for growth... So I chose her as my master."
"I'll be watching over her... I hope you two will also protect her."
[Screen fades back in]
Vivi
"Y-Yeah!"
Zidane
"Of course!"
[They run off screen and meet up with Dagger]
Dagger
"Look! It's Lindblum Castle!"
"I don't think we can turn back once we jump off. What do you want to do?"
[Choose between "Jump off now" or "Jump off later". You have to pick the first one sooner or later]
[Screen shows Dagger, Zidane and Vivi walking along a path to Lindblum. It's night time; the sky is dark]
Dagger
"Zidane."
"I want to use summon magic to protect everyone..."
Zidane
"I know you can do it, Dagger!"
Vivi
"Zidane!"
"Look...!"
[Zidane looks up]
Zidane
"...Is that the Red Rose?"
[FMV. Boats and airships are attacking Lindblum. Huge explosions occur all over the city and castle. Brahne is on the Red Rose, laughing. Inside Lindblum, a set of doors open, as several Lindblum guards see that behind the doors are the Black Mages! They enter and start attacking everywhere possible. Huge explosions of fire occur, destroying buildings and setting off flames everywhere]
[Scene returns to Zidane, Dagger, and Vivi]
Zidane
"Those lights must be telepods! They're sending black mages directly inside the castle!"
"In Cleyra, they used summon magic afterwards..."
Dagger
"No...! Mother..."
"Mother!"
[Dagger starts running towards Lindblum]
Zidane
"Dagger!"
[Zidane follows her. Vivi chases as well]
[FMV. Dagger is running through grass, and Zidane catches up to her. They stop, and see Atomos, a tremendous thing with a huge mouth, sucking in anything possible. Guards, shards of broken buildings, even black mages, are sucked in. Dagger sees this and breaks down, crying. Brahne looks at it all and smiles. Atomos vanishes. Zidane looks onward, as the Red Rose heads towards Lindblum Castle]
[The scene returns to the entrance of Lindblum, as Vivi, Dagger, and Zidane walk in. The entire city is trashed]
Zidane
"It's so quiet..."
Dagger
"Mother... I can't believe you attacked Lindblum!"
Zidane
"Careful, they might still be around."
"Vivi, you stay here and hide."
Vivi
"No way! It's dangerous here!"
Zidane
"There are Alexandrian soldiers everywhere. You should stay out of their sight."
Vivi
"...Okay."
Zidane
"Don't fret. We'll be right back."
Dagger
"I'm sorry, Vivi."
Vivi
"It's okay... Just make it quick."
[Zidane and Dagger head to the Business District, where they meet Minister Artania]
Officer
"The Industrial District is gone, and the Business and Theater Districts are also in ruins."
Minister Artania
"Allocate soldiers to the reconstruction. We must get the citizens' lives back on track."
Officer
"Yes, sir."
Dagger
"Uncle Artania!"
Minister Artania
"Princess Garnet! Master Zidane! Glad to see you're both safe!"
Dagger
"Where is Uncle Cid...? Is the regent safe?"
Minister Artania
"Yes, Princess. The castle was spared."
"Regent Cid is alive."
Dagger
"Thank goodness..."
Minister Artania
"I will take you to see him."
[You return to the castle with Minister Artania. The Minister walks into a room, followed by Dagger and Zidane]
Minister Artania
"Princess Garnet is back!"
Dagger
"Uncle Cid!"
Regent Cid
"Garnet! I thought Brahne had imprisoned you!"
Dagger
"Zidane rescued me."
Regent Cid
"Thank you, Zidane. <Gwok!>"
Dagger
"But Freya, Steiner, and Beatrix were left behind. I..."
Regent Cid
"Ah, the renowned General Beatrix. I don't think you have anything to worry about."
Zidane
"I don't think so, either, Dagger."
"We wound up in Pinnacle Rocks instead of Treno, but..."
"...they'll be fine on their own."
Regent Cid
"<Gwok-gwok!> Pinnacle...? Did you ride the gargant?"
Zidane
"How did you know?"
Regent Cid
"It's my job to know the land surrounding my country."
"However... I sometimes lack foresight."
"Brahne was after the <gwok> eidolons. That much, I knew."
"But I underestimated the power of the eidolons."
"Maybe I deserve to be cursed with this body."
Zidane
"I'm glad you surrendered. Cleyra resisted and perished."
Dagger
(What should I say...? What can I do...?)
[Off screen, people speak]
"Hey, we got a live one here!"
"Watch out! It might attack!"
"Hey, this one's much smaller than the others."
"Ouch! Let me go! I'm not one of them!"
"Then why are you dressed like a black mage!?"
Zidane & Dagger
"!"
Zidane
"That must be..."
[The two guards walk up to Cid and company with Vivi]
Soldier
"We took an Alexandrian soldier into custody!"
Vivi
"I just said-"
Soldier
"Should we turn it over to Alexandria?"
Dagger
"Uncle Cid..."
Minister Artania
"Let him go. Master Vivi is not an Alexandrian soldier."
"It's only a disguise to deceive the enemy."
Soldier
"I-I see! My apologies."
Vivi
"......"
[The guards walk away]
Regent Cid
"I've acquired more information about Queen Brahne <gwok>/"
"A weapons dealer named Kuja is behind the recent string of attacks."
"Kuja has been supplying Brahne with highly advanced magic weapons."
Dagger
"Supplying my mother...with weapons?"
Regent Cid
"Yes. The black mage soldiers are among these weapons."
"According to eyewitnesses in Treno, Kuja appeared from the northern sky on a silver dragon."
Zidane
(That's the guy I saw in Burmecia!)
Minister Artania
"That he came from the north suggests that he is from the Outer Continent."
Dagger
"The Outer...Continent?"
Zidane
"There are many unexplored continents in the world."
"The Outer Continent is an unexplored continent located to the north of our Mist Continent."
Regent Cid
"I believe Kuja is the only one supplying <gwok> Brahne with weapons."
Dagger
"The man I saw at the castle must have been Kuja. He must be the one who is corrupting my mother!"
Zidane
"If we defeat Kuja...!"
Dagger
"If we eliminate Kuja..."
Regent Cid
"You both catch on quickly."
"Defeat Kuja, and Brahne loses her weapon supply. That will be our cue for a counterattack."
Minister Artania
"Challenging Brahne now will only result in more casualties."
Zidane
"So we crush the source of the evil!"
Minister Artania
"Yes. Kuja will find other clients, even if we defeat Brahne."
Dagger
"I make no excuses for my mother's behavior, but I shan't forgive Kuja for taking advantage of her!"
"But first, we must rescue Steiner and the others..."
Regent Cid
"I'm afraid I can't spare any soldiers. They must remain to protect our citizens."
Zidane
"Hey, Dagger. I'm telling you, they'll be fine."
"The best dragon knight of Burmecia, the female general of Alexandria, and Rusty... How could they lose?"
"Besides, you have me to protect you!"
Dagger
"Then I'll look for Kuja."
Vivi
"I wanna go, too..."
"There's no place for me here..."
Zidane
"Alright! Let's go kick Kuja's butt!"
"Will you lend us the fastest airship in Lindblum?"
Regent Cid
"Airships can only fly where there is Mist, and the Mist only exists on this continent. <Gwok.>"
"That means you can't cross the ocean on an airship."
Zidane
"What about the new airship that can fly without Mist?"
Regent Cid
"It's not ready yet <gwok>. Besides, it's under Brahne's control."
"Brahne gave us two conditions for our surrender."
"One was the surrender of the new airship."
"The other was to hand over <gwok> the Falcon Claw."
Zidane
"That airship, I can understand, but what does she want with a piece of stone?"
Regent Cid
"I have no idea..."
Zidane
"Alright. We'll take a boat."
Regent Cid
"That's not an option, either. The harbor was also seized."
Zidane
"Ahhhhhh!!! What do you want us to do!? Swim!?"
Regent Cid
"There is a way."
"There's an old excavation site near a swamp located north from the castle."
"Monsters not native to our continent are rumored to appear in the excavation site."
"The cave, which was found during excavation, is rumored to lead to another continent."
Dagger
"Will this cave lead us to the Outer Continent?"
Zidane
"Doesn't sound too reliable... Are you sure?"
Regent Cid
"<Gwok> I'm not sure..."
Zidane
"I guess we'll find out. Not knowing is half of the fun, huh?"
Regent Cid
"Please protect Princess Garnet. We'll prepare the counterattack in the meantime."
"It's not much, but use it to prepare for your journey."
[Received 3000 Gil!]
Vivi
"I-I'll wait here. Zidane, will you get my stuff, too?"
Zidane
"Yeah. That's probably a good idea."
[Zidane and Dagger return to the Business District. A Man is standing before them]
Man
"Listen, Lindblum is Alexandrian territory now."
"You won't be able to come back for a while."
"Prepare yourself well. Let me know when you're ready."
[After going to buy whatever's necessary, Zidane returns to the Man]
Man
"Are you ready?"
[Choose between "Ready" or "Need more time". You have to pick "Ready" sooner or later]
"Follow me. The regent is waiting on the Base Level."
- Brahne's Fleet Arrives
[At the Lindblum harbor, two Lindblum Soldiers are packing supplies onto an Alexandrian boat]
Lindblum Soldier
"Why are they loading food instead of valuables onto the ship?"
"I wonder if they're gonna take them all back to Alexandria?"
Lindblum Soldier
"...Maybe they're going on a very long trip."
Alexandrian Soldier
"Stop that chatter and keep loading the ship!"
Lindblum Soldier
"Damn them! They think they can walk all over us!"
Lindblum Soldier
"We gotta stall more. Let's keep working."
Lindblum Soldier
"Alexandria rules this continent now."
"Where else can they go and conquer?"
"What do they really want?"
Lindblum Soldier
"I don't know... But you know how greedy Brahne is."
[Scene returns to Lindblum Castle. An Alexandrian Soldier walks to the water fountain and meets up with another one]
Alexandrian Soldier
"I wonder where we are going next?"
"I don't know of any kingdom that poses a threat to our country..."
Alexandrian Soldier
"I'm sure Queen Brahne has a plan."
"There's no need for us to worry about such matters."
"Come now, we need your help."
"Some Lindblum soldiers have locked themselves up in the guest room."
[The two soldiers walk offscreen, as Zidane comes onscreen. He and Dagger head for the lift and begin to descend]
Zidane
"I wonder what Brahne is going to do..."
Dagger
"Zidane..."
"Do we really have to go to the Outer Continent...?"
Zidane
"Hey, what's up with you? You said you wanted to go."
Dagger
"What if..."
"What if something happens to you or Vivi...?"
"I might not be okay on my own."
Zidane
"Are you worried about me?"
Dagger
"What? Well, I mean, um..."
"A princess needs her elite guards, you know...?"
"I'd be stranded without you guys!"
Zidane
"Are you trying to flatter me by calling me your elite guard?"
[She puts her hands on her hips, disgruntled]
Zidane
"Sorry, I was only kidding."
"You'll be fine with me."
"What about you, Dagger? We don't know anything about the Outer Continent."
Dagger
"I've made up my mind."
"I don't want my mother to commit any more atrocities."
Zidane
"Alright, then. I'll protect both you and Vivi!"
Dagger
"Thank you..."
[They get off the lift. Vivi is waiting for them]
Vivi
"Zidane! I'm so glad you're here."
Dagger
"Vivi, where's Uncle Cid?"
Vivi
"U-Um... He said 'Gwok-gwok. Wait here,' and went away somewhere..."
Zidane
"Where could he be...?"
[Regent Cid walks up on the tracks]
Vivi
"!"
Regent Cid
"<Gwok!> I did it!"
[Hops to the group]
"I stropped a trolley between here and the Serpent's Gate!"
"<Gwok-gwok!> That'll show them not to fool around in my castle!"
"Now, go. <Gwok-gwok.>"
"The excavation site is like a maze. Be careful not to get lost."
"And... Take this with you!"
Zidane
"It's a rag."
Regent Cid
"You big dope! It's not just a rag! <Gwok!>"
"That is a national treasure of Lindblum!"
"That is an ancient map of the entire world!"
Zidane
"Wow. Thanks!"
[Received World Map!]
Regent Cid
"Now, go, before they find you!"
"Zidane, Vivi. Please protect Princess Garnet."
Vivi
"Okay."
Dagger
"Uncle Cid..."
Regent Cid
"<Gwok!> Don't worry about me. I'm stronger than I look!"
"Now, go!"
"They'll squeeze all the oglop oil out of my body if we're caught!"
Zidane
"Let's go, Dagger."
[They head for the Dragon's Gate]
- <Gwok-gwok!> How infuriating!
[At the Serpent's Gate, several Alexandrian soldiers are gathered]
Alexandrian Officer
"My, my... They have an oglop for a regent and buffoons for soldiers."
"Why do they take so long to load supplies?"
"Hmm...?"
"You two, I did not give you permission to rest."
"I understand that things are moving slow, but..."
"Keep in mind that the next mission is about to begin."
Alexandrian Soldier
"...The machine over there stopped, and the trolley stopped coming."
"Right?"
Alexandrian Soldier
"Yes, it made this strange 'gwok-gwok' sound..."
Alexandrian Soldier
"I wanted to go shopping before we left the harbor!"
Alexandrian Officer
"Any word from the lookout?"
Alexandrian Soldier
"No, ma'am. Nothing..."
Alexandrian Officer
"This must be Regent Cid's doing. He's hiding something..."
[The officer runs off screen, then onto the trolley tracks, with more soldiers following her]
"Come with us, you two."
"Find the regent!"
Alexandrian Soldier
"Yes, ma'am!"
[They jump onto the trolley tracks and follow them]
[Zidane and company head out onto the World Map and return to Qu's Marsh. Once there, they re-encounter Quina at the first place they met him/her in the marsh]
Zidane
"Quina! You're safe!"
Quina
"Long time no see, Zidane. Much trouble, coming back from Cleya alone."
Zidane
"Do you know a way to the Outer Continent? I heard there was an entrance somewhere around here..."
Quina
"Outer Continent... Maybe I find more delicious frogs."
"Sound interesting. I help you, and I eat more frogs. I come with you."
[The characters go into the brush. Quina runs from Zidane]
Zidane
"Quina! Where are you going!?"
Quina
"I smell! I smell frogs!"
Zidane
"No, we have to look for the entrance to the Outer Continent!"
Quina
"I smell frog this way!"
Zidane
"Hey, Quina! Hold on!"
"Darn it..."
[Zidane chases Quina. They are at the entrance to the excavation site]
Quina
"A-HA! Frogs!!!"
"Hold!"
"They run away again..."
Zidane
"Wait a minute, Quina. Check it out."
"This entrance... This must be the entrance to the excavation site!"
Quina
"First time I see this."
"Zidane, we going inside?"
Zidane
"Of course we will."
"It might lead to the Outer Continent. Let's go!"
[Zidane enters the excavation site. The words "Fossil Roo" appear on the screen. He runs forward for a bit, before everything starts to shake]
Zidane
"Wh-What the-"
[Behind him, a gate is opened and some sort of deranged creature exits]
Zidane
"You've gotta be kidding!"
[It chases after Zidane and company. They have to outrun it through a series of swinging axes, and eventually, run into a room, free from the monster, which fell down a hole]
Vivi
"Yikes!"
[Falls down]
Dagger
"Aah!"
[Falls down]
"Sorry, Vivi. Are you okay?"
Vivi
"Yeah..."
"Look out!"
[Quina runs in. Zidane hits him down]
Zidane
"Outta my way!"
Quina
"Aiya!"
Zidane
"That was a close call."
Lani
"Geez... That didn't do much good."
Zidane
"Who's there?"
[Lani walks into the room]
Lani
"I've been looking for you, Princess Garnet."
Zidane
"H-Have we met?"
Dagger
"(Quit flirting with her!)"
Zidane
"Yes, ma'am..."
Lani
"I'm Lani. I'm under order by the queen to find you, Princess."
Dagger
"My mother?"
"What does my mother want with me?"
"I am not returning to Alexandria."
Lani
"I've got bad news for you, Princess. It's not you I'm after."
Dagger
"What do you mean?"
Lani
"The pendant. Does that sound familiar?"
Dagger
"!"
Lani
"Let's have it back. It belongs to Queen Brahne."
Dager
"......"
Lani
"Listen, carefully, Princess."
"You escaped unscathed from the monster, but you're not gonna be lucky with me."
"Hand over the pendant right this minute."
Zidane
"Are you the one who set that monster loose?"
Lani
"Retrieving the pendant far outweighs the safety of the princess."
Zidane
"....What do you mean by that?"
Lani
"I meant exactly what I said."
"My orders don't include Princess Garnet's safe return."
Dagger
"What...? My mother would never order that."
Lani
"That's enough!"
[Slams her axe into the ground]
"Give me the pendant! You're trying my patience!"
Zidane
"Hmph. What if we refuse?"
Lani
"Stubborn fools! Have it your way!"
[Boss Battle vs. Lani. At the end of the battle, she says "You're pretty good".]
Lani
"What a drag."
"I'll let you guys go for now!"
[Zidane heads for the next screen, where he hears a gargant noise, then sees one passing overhead]
Zidane
"An untamed gargant, huh? Maybe I can ride it."
[Zidane, opening valves and feeding the gargant to get rides, gradually makes his way through the maze-like Fossil Roo. Eventually, he arrives at the exit, where there's a bright light]
Zidane
"This light... There's no Mist here."
[He runs onto the World Map. The words "Outer Continent" appear on the screen. Zidane and company eventually make their way to a town]