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FFBE Script part 134: I Am Rain
Previously...
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN -- ROTTEN SHRINE 1
(Nichol, Lid, and Fina stand together., Nichol turns to the other two.)
Nichol: It seems that Lasswell and Jake's battle hasn't yet ended.
Lid(...): Hey. Nichol. Why do you think Jake is trying so hard to provoke Lasswell?
Nichol: I believe that he is doing it out of concern for Lasswell.
(Lid gets a ? over her head.)
Lid: He's making Lasswell mad.. because he cares?
Fina: I... think I understand. When he fought Nichol, it felt as though he was holding himself back somehow. Like he was trying to hide his strength.
Lid: What, really? So he was going easy on Nichol?
Fina: Yeah. So I think Jake tried to make Lasswell angry, so that he'd fight seriously.
Lid: ....So then why wouldn't Lasswell want to fight seriously?
Nichol: Lasswell has long hidden himself in Rain's shadow, but he is a genius swordsman nimself. Though perhaps a late bloomer. His tireless efforts have paid off such that he has obtained great power... Outstripping even his precious friend. I believe that Lasswell is feeling conflicted now about becoming stronger than Rain.... No, not just conflicted. Quite likely he is feeling guilty.
Lid: B-but that's not...
(The three get a ! as Lasswell and Jake enter.)
Lid: Wh-who won?
(Jake turns to Lasswell, gets a (...) over his head, and punches Lasswell in the face.)
Jake: ... This idiot!
Lid: What!? Wh-what's that supposed to mean?
Jake: Lasswell! Even after everything I said, he still wouldn't go all out!
Lasswell: I still beat you. I don't think you are in any position to criticize now I choose to fight.
Jake: Screw that. I'll criticize you all I want.
Lasswell: ...What?
(Jake bows his head and gets a (...)).
Jake: I'm jealous of you, you dolt! I wish I had what you and Rain have! You laugh at each other, get mad at each other, cheer each other on... You guys quibble over every little thing just like real brothers.
Lasswell: ...
Jake: I've never got to have that sort of relationship with my own brother. And I'm not ever going to know. Emperors don't associate with the likes of me. But you and Rain are different. You grew up under the same roof. You became knights together. You;ve experienced this terrible, wonderful journey together. No matter what happens, you would always be there for one another. You would always accept one another. Always.
Lasswell: ...
Jake: So, Lasswell. Don't hold yourself back. For your sake. And for Rain's sake.
Lasswell: ...
(Lasswell, who was still crouched from Jake's punch, stands and walks past Jake and off screen, giving Jake a push as he passes him.)
Jake: Hey! Lasswell, wait!
Fina: Jake. It's okay. That's enough.
Jake: But... he...
Fina: Thank you. For saying all that. I think that Lasswell will understand how you feel.
(Jake takes a few steps in the direction Lasswell went, gets a (...), and turns back to Fina.)
Jake: I know. Sweet Fina. I said my part. Now it's up to Lasswell to figure out his own feelings.
Lid: ...Jake...
(The scene shifts to a clearing on what looks like a mountain. Lasswell stands alone.)
Lasswell: So this is where i will battle Rain...
(Fina enters, coming up behind Lasswell.)
Fina: Lasswell...
Lasswell: I had realized it when we were children. When Rain managed to unleash Tranquility with no effort at all. I knew that Rain would always be better than me. I didn't want to accept that.... So I kept training and training...
(Lasswell draws his sword, gets a (...) over his head, and goes through a series of moves,. ending in a purple flash of light.)
Lasswell: But when I finally did become strong, I understood...
(He puts his sword away.)
Lasswell: I... I never meant to surpass Rain. That wasn't what I wanted. Rain could always be one step ahead of me. I didn't want to beat him. All I wanted was to be strong enough to keep up with him and not be left behind...
(Lasswell turns to Fina.)
Lasswell: I was satisfied with that much. If I beat Rain now, I didn't think things will ever be the same between us again...
(He bows his head.)
Lasswell: And that thought fills me with fear....
Rain: Where's all this nonsense coming from?
(Fina turns to see Rain approaching, and steps aside so he can confront Lasswell.)
Lasswell: Rain...
Rain: Weren't you the one who told me? That you were going to surpass me and my old man? Then you'd better keep your word. Or aren't you a knight of Grandshelt? Lasswell.
Lasswell: ...
Rain: And besides. I'm not going to just sit back and watch you underestimate me. You may have gotten a lot stronger, but thinking that you're guaranteed to beat me, without a doubt? You've gotten ahead of yourself. Who do you think I am?
Lasswell: ...
(Lasswell picks up his head.)
Lasswell: Indeed. You're quite right.
(Lasswell walks south off screen.
Fina: Rain...
Rain: I'd felt it. That you'd gotten stronger than me, Lasswell. I knew maybe you were worrying about me because of that. I think there's a good chance I can't beat you, Lasswell. But that's exactly why I won't hold back. I will give this fight everything I've got. I won't give up until I'm down. After all, you worked hard to get this strong. Real hard. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't try just as hard in return?
Fina: Rain...
Rain: Aw, geez. Fina. What're you crying for now? You'd better cheer for me. Me and Lasswell are about to have our first ever serious battle.
Fina: I will.
(Rain walks south off screen.)
Fina: ...Do your best. Rain.
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN -- ROTTEN SHRINE 2
(The scene opens on a large patch of crystal. Rain is already standing there, his back to camera. Lasswell enters and turns to face Rain.)
Rain: It's a curious feeling. We must've sparred against each other a thousand times in Grandshelt.
Lasswell: Yes. A thousand and one.
(Rain turns to Lasswell.)
Rain: Hey, you remember? That mock battle we all held during training, when you...
Lasswell: ....
(Rain steps closer to Lasswell.)
Rain: Right. I guess we don't need to waste any time talking.
(There is a flash of light as Frostlord teleports in. Lasswell and Rain turn to him.)
Veritas of the Frost: So in the end, it was the two of you. In this final battle, I will expect you to hold nothing back of yourselves. I will be strictly judging.... whether you are fit to stand opposite me.
Rain: Who cares about any of that? We're only in this for those villagers. You'd better turn them all back to normal after this.
Veritas of the Frost: Of course. I always keep my word.
(Frostlord moves off screen, and the two turn to each other.)
Rain: Well then, Lasswell. I guess it's time my do this.
Lasswell: Yes...
(Battle begins! You face Lasswell and a vision of Wilhelm.)
Rain: Let's give it everything we've got, Lasswell!
Lasswell: Everything.... But fighting Rain like this.... In my current state, I...
(Battle starts in earnest. You defeat Lasswell's party.)
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN - ROTTEN SHRINE 3
(Lasswell is crouched. Rain lowers his weapon.)
Rain: Lasswell... What...
Lasswell: (...)
(Rain steps closer to him.)
Rain: Did you think I'd be fooled by that kind of act!? You're seriously going to hold yourself back against me!? Lasswell! Weren't you the one who said it yourself!? That you'd become the greatest knight!? Then do your best to beat me!
Lasswell: You're wrong! And so was I!
Rain: Wrong about what!?
Lasswell: All I ever wanted was to be able to watch over you from at your side! I never meant to surpass you! I never meant to leave you behind!
Rain: give me a little credit! You think I'm just gonna let you surpass me and leave!? If I lose to you today, then I'll catch up to you and blow past you again someday!
Lasswell: ....Rain. You don't understand. I've become too strong.
(Frostlord walks up to them. Rain turns to Frostlord, Lasswell still crouched.)
Veritas of the Frost: I believe I told you not to hold back. If you do not show me what you are capable of, then those villagers will remain in ice forever.
(Rain turns back to Lasswell, sword readied.)
Rain: Lasswell! those villagers will eb lost because of us! Even knowing that, you're not going to fight will all you've got!
Lasswell: Ugh... Damn it!
(The scene shifts to battle. With two strikes, Lasswell cuts Rain down.)
Lasswell: ....
Veritas of the Frost: Oh...
Rain(...): So this is what it's like when Lasswell is serious? No way... No matter how much he might;ve improved, I didn't think there would be this much of a gap...
Veritas of the Frost: Hmm. You gave me a good show. I will keep my word, and relase the villagers.
(He glows.)
Veritas of Frost: The ice is gone from that village now.
Lasswell(...): This... This isn't what I wanted. I didn't want to beat Rain. Not like this.
Rain: Lasswell... Are you crying? Damn it... It's all because I was too weak... It's because I was too weak that you ended up hurting, Lasswell... If I'd just been stronger... If I'd had more power...
(Rain gets up on his knees.)
Rain: Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
(Rain begins to glow.)
Rain: Wha... What is this...?
(The scene shifts to child Rain, and Fina in her crystal.)
Child Rain: Ah... the light... it's disappearing....
Fina: It hasn't actually disappeared. It's just stored away for now. It may be too much for you to handle right now, but... Just try not to fear the unknown. After all, that light is a part of you.
(The scene shifts to present day. Lasswell finally turns to look at Rain.)
Rain: ...This light is what caused all this trouble, isn't it..... I couldn't accept it, even when I was told it was a part of me.... But... If this light really is my power....
(He glows stronger.)
Rain: Then I will accept it all this time! So give me power! Give me my power! Right now.... I need that power!
(The glow explodes. Lasswell backs up.)
Rain: Uwaaaaaagh!!
(Frostlord gets a !. Rain stands, encased in a glow.)
Veritas of the Frost: This light...
Lasswell: This is... Rain's true power.... Heh... Heh heh hehe... Ridiculous. So you were hiding just as I was.
(The glow gets brighter, then dissipates.)
Rain: Maybe so.
(The two knights ready their weapons.)
Rain: Frostlord. You're not going to object, are you? If we continue our fight.
Veritas of the Frost: Of course not. I'm only interested in the strongest. So, let's see who will be the one left standing.
(Frostlord leaves the battleground.)
Rain: You heard what he said. So, you ready to do this? Lasswell.
Lasswell: I am!
(The two exchange a few blows.)
Rain: Pretty good, Lasswell!
Lasswell: Rain... I was about to say the same to you!
Rain: I wish we could keep battling like this forever.
Lasswell: Yes. I do as well.
(They fight some more. Sparks and fires emit from their blows.)
Lasswell: I wish we could remain just like this. But we cannot.
Rain: No. I guess it's about time we settle this.
Lasswell: You know, of course, what move I will use against you.
Rain: What coincidence. I was just thinking of using the same move.
Lasswell: I see... we both planned to use it...
Rain: Seems so.
Lasswell: Then let's go! Rain!
Rain: Yes! Lasswell!
Rain & Lasswell: Tranquility!
(They clash together. Lasswell falls.)
Lasswell: Even after catching up to you.... Even after surpassing you... still you manage to leave me behind.... That's... just like you... That's my.... Rain...
(Rain walks around to Lasswell's head, and Lasswell gets up in a crouch.)
Rain: Come at me again anytime, Lasswell. I will take whatever you throw at me.
(Lasswell stands, and the two shake hands. Frostlord comes up to them.)
veritas of the Frost: Thank you for showing me. That battle of yours.
Rain: Frostlord... Now I just have to battle you, is that it?
Veritas of the Frost: That's right. Well then. The final battle will take place in the crystal chamber.
(Rain gets a ! over his head and exclaims as Frostlord walks away.)
Rain: What!?
Lasswell: Why should he have to battle you in front of the crystal?
Veritas of the Frost: I will go ahead and await you there.
(He teleports away.)
Rain: I thought... he wasn't interested in the crystal...
Lasswell: Could he have... contacted the other Veritas, perhaps?
Rain: Seems possible. Let's find everyone and hurry to the shrine!
(They rush off.)
Next entry...
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN -- ROTTEN SHRINE 1
(Nichol, Lid, and Fina stand together., Nichol turns to the other two.)
Nichol: It seems that Lasswell and Jake's battle hasn't yet ended.
Lid(...): Hey. Nichol. Why do you think Jake is trying so hard to provoke Lasswell?
Nichol: I believe that he is doing it out of concern for Lasswell.
(Lid gets a ? over her head.)
Lid: He's making Lasswell mad.. because he cares?
Fina: I... think I understand. When he fought Nichol, it felt as though he was holding himself back somehow. Like he was trying to hide his strength.
Lid: What, really? So he was going easy on Nichol?
Fina: Yeah. So I think Jake tried to make Lasswell angry, so that he'd fight seriously.
Lid: ....So then why wouldn't Lasswell want to fight seriously?
Nichol: Lasswell has long hidden himself in Rain's shadow, but he is a genius swordsman nimself. Though perhaps a late bloomer. His tireless efforts have paid off such that he has obtained great power... Outstripping even his precious friend. I believe that Lasswell is feeling conflicted now about becoming stronger than Rain.... No, not just conflicted. Quite likely he is feeling guilty.
Lid: B-but that's not...
(The three get a ! as Lasswell and Jake enter.)
Lid: Wh-who won?
(Jake turns to Lasswell, gets a (...) over his head, and punches Lasswell in the face.)
Jake: ... This idiot!
Lid: What!? Wh-what's that supposed to mean?
Jake: Lasswell! Even after everything I said, he still wouldn't go all out!
Lasswell: I still beat you. I don't think you are in any position to criticize now I choose to fight.
Jake: Screw that. I'll criticize you all I want.
Lasswell: ...What?
(Jake bows his head and gets a (...)).
Jake: I'm jealous of you, you dolt! I wish I had what you and Rain have! You laugh at each other, get mad at each other, cheer each other on... You guys quibble over every little thing just like real brothers.
Lasswell: ...
Jake: I've never got to have that sort of relationship with my own brother. And I'm not ever going to know. Emperors don't associate with the likes of me. But you and Rain are different. You grew up under the same roof. You became knights together. You;ve experienced this terrible, wonderful journey together. No matter what happens, you would always be there for one another. You would always accept one another. Always.
Lasswell: ...
Jake: So, Lasswell. Don't hold yourself back. For your sake. And for Rain's sake.
Lasswell: ...
(Lasswell, who was still crouched from Jake's punch, stands and walks past Jake and off screen, giving Jake a push as he passes him.)
Jake: Hey! Lasswell, wait!
Fina: Jake. It's okay. That's enough.
Jake: But... he...
Fina: Thank you. For saying all that. I think that Lasswell will understand how you feel.
(Jake takes a few steps in the direction Lasswell went, gets a (...), and turns back to Fina.)
Jake: I know. Sweet Fina. I said my part. Now it's up to Lasswell to figure out his own feelings.
Lid: ...Jake...
(The scene shifts to a clearing on what looks like a mountain. Lasswell stands alone.)
Lasswell: So this is where i will battle Rain...
(Fina enters, coming up behind Lasswell.)
Fina: Lasswell...
Lasswell: I had realized it when we were children. When Rain managed to unleash Tranquility with no effort at all. I knew that Rain would always be better than me. I didn't want to accept that.... So I kept training and training...
(Lasswell draws his sword, gets a (...) over his head, and goes through a series of moves,. ending in a purple flash of light.)
Lasswell: But when I finally did become strong, I understood...
(He puts his sword away.)
Lasswell: I... I never meant to surpass Rain. That wasn't what I wanted. Rain could always be one step ahead of me. I didn't want to beat him. All I wanted was to be strong enough to keep up with him and not be left behind...
(Lasswell turns to Fina.)
Lasswell: I was satisfied with that much. If I beat Rain now, I didn't think things will ever be the same between us again...
(He bows his head.)
Lasswell: And that thought fills me with fear....
Rain: Where's all this nonsense coming from?
(Fina turns to see Rain approaching, and steps aside so he can confront Lasswell.)
Lasswell: Rain...
Rain: Weren't you the one who told me? That you were going to surpass me and my old man? Then you'd better keep your word. Or aren't you a knight of Grandshelt? Lasswell.
Lasswell: ...
Rain: And besides. I'm not going to just sit back and watch you underestimate me. You may have gotten a lot stronger, but thinking that you're guaranteed to beat me, without a doubt? You've gotten ahead of yourself. Who do you think I am?
Lasswell: ...
(Lasswell picks up his head.)
Lasswell: Indeed. You're quite right.
(Lasswell walks south off screen.
Fina: Rain...
Rain: I'd felt it. That you'd gotten stronger than me, Lasswell. I knew maybe you were worrying about me because of that. I think there's a good chance I can't beat you, Lasswell. But that's exactly why I won't hold back. I will give this fight everything I've got. I won't give up until I'm down. After all, you worked hard to get this strong. Real hard. What kind of friend would I be if I didn't try just as hard in return?
Fina: Rain...
Rain: Aw, geez. Fina. What're you crying for now? You'd better cheer for me. Me and Lasswell are about to have our first ever serious battle.
Fina: I will.
(Rain walks south off screen.)
Fina: ...Do your best. Rain.
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN -- ROTTEN SHRINE 2
(The scene opens on a large patch of crystal. Rain is already standing there, his back to camera. Lasswell enters and turns to face Rain.)
Rain: It's a curious feeling. We must've sparred against each other a thousand times in Grandshelt.
Lasswell: Yes. A thousand and one.
(Rain turns to Lasswell.)
Rain: Hey, you remember? That mock battle we all held during training, when you...
Lasswell: ....
(Rain steps closer to Lasswell.)
Rain: Right. I guess we don't need to waste any time talking.
(There is a flash of light as Frostlord teleports in. Lasswell and Rain turn to him.)
Veritas of the Frost: So in the end, it was the two of you. In this final battle, I will expect you to hold nothing back of yourselves. I will be strictly judging.... whether you are fit to stand opposite me.
Rain: Who cares about any of that? We're only in this for those villagers. You'd better turn them all back to normal after this.
Veritas of the Frost: Of course. I always keep my word.
(Frostlord moves off screen, and the two turn to each other.)
Rain: Well then, Lasswell. I guess it's time my do this.
Lasswell: Yes...
(Battle begins! You face Lasswell and a vision of Wilhelm.)
Rain: Let's give it everything we've got, Lasswell!
Lasswell: Everything.... But fighting Rain like this.... In my current state, I...
(Battle starts in earnest. You defeat Lasswell's party.)
DARK CONTINENT GRONOA -- I AM RAIN - ROTTEN SHRINE 3
(Lasswell is crouched. Rain lowers his weapon.)
Rain: Lasswell... What...
Lasswell: (...)
(Rain steps closer to him.)
Rain: Did you think I'd be fooled by that kind of act!? You're seriously going to hold yourself back against me!? Lasswell! Weren't you the one who said it yourself!? That you'd become the greatest knight!? Then do your best to beat me!
Lasswell: You're wrong! And so was I!
Rain: Wrong about what!?
Lasswell: All I ever wanted was to be able to watch over you from at your side! I never meant to surpass you! I never meant to leave you behind!
Rain: give me a little credit! You think I'm just gonna let you surpass me and leave!? If I lose to you today, then I'll catch up to you and blow past you again someday!
Lasswell: ....Rain. You don't understand. I've become too strong.
(Frostlord walks up to them. Rain turns to Frostlord, Lasswell still crouched.)
Veritas of the Frost: I believe I told you not to hold back. If you do not show me what you are capable of, then those villagers will remain in ice forever.
(Rain turns back to Lasswell, sword readied.)
Rain: Lasswell! those villagers will eb lost because of us! Even knowing that, you're not going to fight will all you've got!
Lasswell: Ugh... Damn it!
(The scene shifts to battle. With two strikes, Lasswell cuts Rain down.)
Lasswell: ....
Veritas of the Frost: Oh...
Rain(...): So this is what it's like when Lasswell is serious? No way... No matter how much he might;ve improved, I didn't think there would be this much of a gap...
Veritas of the Frost: Hmm. You gave me a good show. I will keep my word, and relase the villagers.
(He glows.)
Veritas of Frost: The ice is gone from that village now.
Lasswell(...): This... This isn't what I wanted. I didn't want to beat Rain. Not like this.
Rain: Lasswell... Are you crying? Damn it... It's all because I was too weak... It's because I was too weak that you ended up hurting, Lasswell... If I'd just been stronger... If I'd had more power...
(Rain gets up on his knees.)
Rain: Damn it! Damn it! Damn it!
(Rain begins to glow.)
Rain: Wha... What is this...?
(The scene shifts to child Rain, and Fina in her crystal.)
Child Rain: Ah... the light... it's disappearing....
Fina: It hasn't actually disappeared. It's just stored away for now. It may be too much for you to handle right now, but... Just try not to fear the unknown. After all, that light is a part of you.
(The scene shifts to present day. Lasswell finally turns to look at Rain.)
Rain: ...This light is what caused all this trouble, isn't it..... I couldn't accept it, even when I was told it was a part of me.... But... If this light really is my power....
(He glows stronger.)
Rain: Then I will accept it all this time! So give me power! Give me my power! Right now.... I need that power!
(The glow explodes. Lasswell backs up.)
Rain: Uwaaaaaagh!!
(Frostlord gets a !. Rain stands, encased in a glow.)
Veritas of the Frost: This light...
Lasswell: This is... Rain's true power.... Heh... Heh heh hehe... Ridiculous. So you were hiding just as I was.
(The glow gets brighter, then dissipates.)
Rain: Maybe so.
(The two knights ready their weapons.)
Rain: Frostlord. You're not going to object, are you? If we continue our fight.
Veritas of the Frost: Of course not. I'm only interested in the strongest. So, let's see who will be the one left standing.
(Frostlord leaves the battleground.)
Rain: You heard what he said. So, you ready to do this? Lasswell.
Lasswell: I am!
(The two exchange a few blows.)
Rain: Pretty good, Lasswell!
Lasswell: Rain... I was about to say the same to you!
Rain: I wish we could keep battling like this forever.
Lasswell: Yes. I do as well.
(They fight some more. Sparks and fires emit from their blows.)
Lasswell: I wish we could remain just like this. But we cannot.
Rain: No. I guess it's about time we settle this.
Lasswell: You know, of course, what move I will use against you.
Rain: What coincidence. I was just thinking of using the same move.
Lasswell: I see... we both planned to use it...
Rain: Seems so.
Lasswell: Then let's go! Rain!
Rain: Yes! Lasswell!
Rain & Lasswell: Tranquility!
(They clash together. Lasswell falls.)
Lasswell: Even after catching up to you.... Even after surpassing you... still you manage to leave me behind.... That's... just like you... That's my.... Rain...
(Rain walks around to Lasswell's head, and Lasswell gets up in a crouch.)
Rain: Come at me again anytime, Lasswell. I will take whatever you throw at me.
(Lasswell stands, and the two shake hands. Frostlord comes up to them.)
veritas of the Frost: Thank you for showing me. That battle of yours.
Rain: Frostlord... Now I just have to battle you, is that it?
Veritas of the Frost: That's right. Well then. The final battle will take place in the crystal chamber.
(Rain gets a ! over his head and exclaims as Frostlord walks away.)
Rain: What!?
Lasswell: Why should he have to battle you in front of the crystal?
Veritas of the Frost: I will go ahead and await you there.
(He teleports away.)
Rain: I thought... he wasn't interested in the crystal...
Lasswell: Could he have... contacted the other Veritas, perhaps?
Rain: Seems possible. Let's find everyone and hurry to the shrine!
(They rush off.)
Next entry...