Egil:
Lady Meyneth.
It is not far off now.
A world in which there is no need for fear.
The hour draws near.
Our will shall soon be done.
First there is the matter of the Monado.
Our victory can only be assured if we destroy the Monado before it's too late.
I sense your existence.
I know you are alive.
Zanza.
The hour is upon us.
You time has come.
Alvis:
Shulk.
Shulk.
Shulk:
Who's calling my name?
Alvis:
Shulk.
You have acquired the ability to glimpse the future.
The ability to understand the law of causality
as decided by a higher power.
Shulk:
A higher power?
Like the Bionis?
Alvis:
Why do you desire to change the future?
Why do you wish to act against their will?
Shulk:
I do just as anyone would do.
It is natural to want to change an unhappy future.
If that is their will, then I choose to fight.
Alvis:
If that is what you wish, Shulk,
then you must find your Monado.
Shulk:
My Monado?
Alvis:
Precisely.
The one true Monado.
???:
You can't do that.
Because…
You aren't here. Not anymore.
Shulk:
Is everyone OK?
Fiora:
Yeah.
Reyn:
That was a close one.
I mean, how on Bionis did we survive that?
We seem all right.
Dunban:
I dunno.
It could be that we were just lucky.
But I'm sure there must be more to it than that.
Vanea:
You were protected by the power of Lady Meyneth.
Dunban:
Who's there?
Melia:
A Machina?
Fiora:
Are you
Vanea?
Reyn:
Vanea.
Does that mean you're Miqol's daughter?
Vanea:
I am glad you are safe,
Lady Meyneth.
Shulk:
Lady Meyneth?
Vanea:
That Face was sent to destroy you.
I am truly happy you are all right.
Sharla:
You're lying! Gadolt would never try and hurt us!
Vanea:
Sadly his Homs memories no longer remain.
The current Faces are nothing more than weapons designed to annihilate all life on Bionis.
Sharla:
It can't be!
Vanea:
Faces are created by directly integrating the brain stem and metabolic organs of Homs into Mechon.
Memories and emotion are nothing but a hindrance to an effective weapon.
However, the early Faces were experimental. Many retained memories from their former lives.
This prevented them from executing their missions effectively.
More recent Faces have had all memories of their previous lives completely erased.
Fiora:
Is that because of me?
Vanea:
No. It is not your fault.
Dunban:
Mumkhar seems the more likely candidate.
His attachment to us was too strong. You could say it caused his destruction.
Reyn:
That Xord one 'n' all.
Vanea:
You are correct.
Sharla:
No. It's not true. My Gadolt…
Reyn:
Sharla?
Shulk:
Explain it to me. I mean, why does Egil want to make us into Mechon? What's the reason for all this?
Vanea:
In order to counter the Monado.
Reyn:
I knew it.
Vanea:
The Monado is ineffective against the High Entia, the Homs – against all races of Bionis.
Egil suffered a bitter defeat in the battle one year ago.
After that, he theorized that he could counter the Monado by integrating organic life from Bionis.
Dunban:
Of course. Initially, the Monado couldn't take a Homs life.
Reyn:
It can now though.
Vanea:
It could not harm those who share the blood of Zanza. That was its sole weakness. But Zanza lifted that constraint.
Dunban:
Those who share the blood of Zanza? Who is that giant?
Vanea:
The progenitor of the Homs.
Dunban:
Him?!
Vanea:
And once the friend of my brother Egil, before they became sworn enemies.
It was Zanza who devastated Mechonis.
Shulk:
What?!
Otharon:
Wow! Look at that!
Are they the Havres?!
Kallian:
They're the latest anti-Mechon weapons
desighed by Lorithia and the Ministry of Research.
What a glorious sight.
The coming together of all the peoples of Bionis.
Imperial Guard:
Yes, sir!
Kallian:
This is how it should always have been.
Then perhaps father would not-
Imperial Guard:
Your Highness.
Kallian:
We are fortunate that Dickson informed us of the enemy's new weapon.
Our defences are ready.
Today we start our campaign against Galahad Fortress.
Just beyond the fortress lies the imperial capital of Mechonis!
This is a battle to determine not just our own fates,
but the future of all life on Bionis!
We fight for future prosperity
and the glory and honour of all!
Troops! Advance!
Shulk:
Are you saying that Zanza is to blame for Mechonis' devastation?!
It's Zanza's sword that I'm using! Does this mean we're enemies?!
And if so, why are you…
Reyn:
Shulk! Calm down!
Shulk:
Sorry…I…
Vanea:
I will take you to the Mechonis capital, Agniratha.
Dunban:
Is that your plan? Lead us straight to the gates of our enemy? Deliver us into Egil's hands?
Vanea:
It will be quicker to show you than to explain.
Then you will understand the history of Mechonis and the battle between the two titans.
Up ahead is a lift that leads to the Central Factory within the chest of the Mechonis.
The capital, Agniratha, lies just beyond there.
(进入Central Factory)
Vanea:
This is the Central Factory, within the chest of the Mechonis. Can you see the ring up ahead?
At the base of that ring is a transporter that leads to Agniratha.
We must first head there.
This place is full of autonomous security Mechon.
Tread carefully.
(进入Agniratha)
Dunga:
Advance, Nopon heroes!
Otharon:
I see you've finally decided to show up.
Let's see if we can bust these rust buckets like last time!
Dickson:
Think we can do it?
Otharon:
We'll get them.
With this many troops on our side, we don't even need Shulk's help.
Dickson:
You tellin' me you're more worried about the kid's schedule?!
Kinda soft for you, Otharon.
Otharon:
Shut up! Get moving!
Kallian:
Division 4, defend the barrier.
Division 6, assist any wounded Homs.
Vangarre:
Bring it on!
These High Entia may be a bunch of sissies,
But they've got some pretty nifty gear!
Otharon:
That idiot!
He'll get his head knocked off at this rate!
Dunga:
Keep it up!
Show everyone the power of the Nopon!
Nopons:
Go, Nopon, go!
Fight like our Heropon, Riki!
Kallian:
It appears we have gained the upper hand.
Imperial Guard:
Sire.
If we hold our current position, a great victory is within our grasp.
Alvis:
It is still too early to come to that conclusion.
The enemy still has hidden forces.
Imperial Guard:
Your Highness!
Enemy reinforcements approaching from above.
It's a Face squadron!
Kallian:
They're here.
Divisions 1 to 3,
continue supporting the Homs and encircle the Faces.
Imperial Guard:
Your Highness, think of yourself!
Kallian:
Once the vanguard has been eliminated, we must join the fight.
Better that than die as cowards. Move!
Dickson:
Stick this in your exhaust pipe and smoke it!
Who hasn't had a taste yet?!
Eat this!
Should have stayed at home!
Lousy junk bots!
Lorithia:
They're doing rather well.
I do so enjoy a good show.
But they have yet to unleash their power and fulfil their true potential.
Vangarre:
Deadbeat drones!
Come out and face us like real machines!
I'll sort out the lot of you, scum!
(主角这边，前往目的地)
Shulk:
So this is the Mechonis capital.
Vanea:
Yes, Agniratha.
The heart of the Machina civilisation.
Sharla:
It looks so desolate.
Melia:
Like there are no signs of anyone living here.
Dunban:
It truly is a soulless city.
Riki:
Here bad place. Riki want to go.
Reyn:
So the Machina built this whole city? Not too shabby.
Shulk:
It looks like the buildings have been here for a very long time.
Riki:
Look, Shulk!
Dinobeast! Dinobeast eat city!
Reyn:
A Dinobeast? Here?
Shulk:
But how?
Melia:
It is a Telethia!
Sharla:
It looks like it's stone.
Melia:
Why would there be a Telethia in a place like this?
Vanea:
The fossilised Telethia are what remain of the beasts that attacked the capital in the ancient battle.
Sharla:
Why did the Telethia attack your city?
Wasn't the ancient battle only between the Bionis and the Mechonis themselves?
Vanea:
The answer to your question can be found in that tower, the Data Centre.
It is better that you see with your own eyes.
Only then will you truly understand what happened between the Bionis and the Mechonis.
(到达目的地)
Shulk:
It looks like the power's up and running.
Melia:
Fiora, what's the matter?
Meyneth:
Everyone follow me.
Reyn:
What is that?!
Shulk:
It looks like it's here.
But it's just an image.
Reyn:
No way!
Whoa, you're right!
Meyneth:
These are memories of a time long forgotten.
Shulk:
Fiora!
Dunban:
Hey.
Meyneth:
They were left behind by the Machina,
before they abandoned this place
so that others may know their story.
Shulk:
Her voice sounds like…
Meyneth:
In ancient times,
when the Bionis and the Mechonis came into existence,
I was born as well.
Just as the Bionis had a soul,
I came to exist in this world
As the soul of the Mechonis.
I created my children on Mechonis and acquired this body.
They called themselves Machina.
And Mechonis was transformed into a world brimming with life.
The Machina gave rise to an advanced civilization
and built this great city.
Sharla:
This city?
Reyn:
Can't believe it used to be so lively.
Meyneth:
They lived their lives in peace and harmony.
The gentle Machina worshipped me.
Life also flourished on Bionis.
The Machina generously shared the fruits of their civilization
with the peoples of the Bionis.
They believed their two worlds would grow, hand in hand.
Then a terrible fate descended on them from above.
Dunban:
Is that the Monado?
Shulk:
But why?
Why would the Bionis…?
Meyneth:
Wielding the sword of light.
The Bionis attempted to destroy the Machina.
Melia:
Are those Telethia?!
Meyneth:
I tried to save the Machina, and confronted the Bionis.
And so I confronted Zanza.
Shulk:
Zanza?!
Meyneth:
The battle waged on and on.
Even as our life forces depleted,
Zanza and I continued to fight.
However, it did at last come to an end.
Melia:
The Giant.
Shulk:
This is when Zanza was imprisoned!
Meyneth:
Taking advantage of my final blow to the Bionis,
its beings took Zanza and sealed him firmly away.
However, the battle with Zanza had greatly consumed my life force.
I warned the surviving Machina
that the Bionis had not yet been destroyed,
and that one day he would be released.
Shulk:
I'm the one who released him!
Meyneth:
I then entered a long and deep slumber,
in preparation for Zanza's inevitable reawakening.
Fiora:
It's all clear to me.
What you wanted to do.
Stop the battle between the Bionis and the Mechonis.
Shulk:
Fiora.
I see now.
It was her inside you.
Vanea:
Yes.
Lady Meyneth desired a body in which she could be free.
And after you were captured by Egil's Mechon,
it was I who transferred her soul into your body.
Fiora:
But why did it have to be my body?
Vanea:
Because…
You are close to Shulk,
the Heir to the Monado.
Fiora:
It was all because of our world, because of Bionis, that this city was devastated.
Shulk:
Now I understand why Egil would want to stop the Bionis from reawakening.
Reyn:
I get it too, but how's killing any of us going to solve his problem?
Dunban:
Precisely.
What happened to the Machina was a tragedy, but we cannot forgive the Mechon attack on Bionis.
Melia:
What worries me is the Monado that the Bionis used.
It's no different from how the legends describe, but still…
Shulk:
It must hold a deadly power.
Dunban:
But you have used it wisely, Shulk. It has not overwhelmed you as it did me.
Reyn:
He's right! If you hadn't been using the Monado, we wouldn't have lasted five minutes.
Shulk:
But it was Zanza who bestowed this sword upon me.
Vanea:
However, it is not Zanza who now wields the Monado. It is you, Shulk.
That is also the reason why Meyneth chose Fiora as a vessel.
So that the tragedy of he who wields the Monado would not be repeated.
Shulk:
The tragedy of he who wields the Monado?
Vanea:
Shulk… Believe.
Believe in the path you have chosen and those who walk it with you.
Meyneth once said this of the Monado.
The Monado is not simply a unique weapon.
It is the light within each and every person in this world.
Shulk:
Light? What do you mean?
Vanea:
It is the light of life, the will to survive no matter what.
Perhaps Lady Meyneth was drawn to your light.
Beyond there lies the Meyneth Shrine. Egil will be there.
Is it still your intention to defeat Egil? That has not changed?
Shulk:
We understand the history of Mechonis now. If he is willing to listen, we will try to reason with him.
But if not…
Vanea:
I understand. Then if that is your decision, so be it.
I will try to persuade Egil one last time. But I am prepared for his refusal.
Fiora:
Vanea…
Sharla:
I know Vanea said she'll try to persuade him, but she didn't sound confident.
Shulk:
We have to go after her.
Reyn:
But how do we get to the shrine from here?
Fiora:
Up ahead is a transporter leading to the shrine.
But it's inactive. We need to trigger the Verification Devices to activate it.
We'll find one at the top of each of the four pillars. If we triiger them all, we can use the transporter.
Riki:
How Fiora know that?
Fiora:
Meyneth's memories… She tells me these things.
Shulk:
Do you know how to trigger them?
Fiora:
Maybe my body itself is the key.
Shulk:
OK. Then let's get searching.
(完成剧情任务)
Shulk:
Look out!
Sharla:
It's him!
Gadolt!
Shulk:
That's the second time I've sensed an attack without seeing a vision first.
Gadolt:
Your mastery of the Monado is astonishing.
You cannot be permitted to live.
Sharla:
Gadolt, stop!
Why are you fighting us?!
Remember who you are!
Reyn:
It's no good!
He's completely under Egil's control now.
Remember what Vanea told us!
Sharla:
I can't believe it. I won't believe it!
Gadolt, please!
Answer me!
(Boss战：Gadolt)
Reyn:
How can you lay a hand on Sharla?! You're supposed to love her, marry her even!
Gadolt:
I don't know or care! It changes nothing.
Sharla:
No. you always protected me and Juju.
This isn't you!
Gadolt:
I said I don't know you!
I have been granted this body of steel so that Egil's will may be done!
This body feels great!
Its movement is so precise! We are unstoppable, for we are one!
Perfect, in body and mind!
Reyn:
You don't have to do this! Look at Fiora, she found herself again.
Whatever you are, you must still feel pain!
Gadolt:
Absurd!
Reyn:
Well then finish us off! Sharla 'n' all!
We all saw you miss a second ago! Ain't you supposed to be a crack shot?!
Or did that pile of junk you call a body mess up your aim?!
Gadolt:
Shut your mouth!
Reyn:
Stubborn idiot!
That was your last chance!
Dunban:
He's not giving up.
The stories about Gadolt of Colony 6 are true.
Shulk:
Except…
He still can't kill her.
He's missing Sharla on purpose!
Fiora:
Gadolt…
You're just like I was.
You can remember who you are.
Sharla:
Gadolt, please!
Don't you remember me?!
It's Sharla!
Gadolt:
Wither and die, as all life on Bionis will!
Feel our wrath!
Meyneth:
Shulk…
Can you still use the Monado?
Shulk:
Fiora?
No…
You're…
Meyneth:
Even after losing all living flesh,
a Homs' heart will remain.
It is still present
within this Face.
Sharla:
Is that true?!
Meyneth:
Yes.
It is clear from his actions towards you.
The remnants of his heart…
Pull him back.
Sharla:
Gadolt…
Meyneth:
I will break the curse that allows Egil to control the Faces.
I need you to buy me some time.
Shulk:
OK. We'll try!
Reyn!
We've got to help Fiora!
Reyn:
Eh?!
Shulk:
Come on!
Reyn:
Right!
(Boss战：Gadolt第二战)
Shulk:
Fiora?
Was that you or…
Fiora:
As for him…he'll be fine.
Don't worry.
Sharla:
Gadolt!
Gadolt:
Forgive me
Sharla.
Sharla:
It's OK…
It's all right now…
I'm just so happy to have you back.
Gadolt:
While I was under his control,
I realised something.
Egil…
once wished only to break the circle of suffering.
He believed that…
if blood is spilt now,
a new world will be born.
But something terrible happened.
And now…
Now…he is consumed with vengeance.
Fiora:
Egil…
Gadolt:
Go!
Get out of here!
Stop them doing what they did to me
to anyone else!
Sharla:
I promise I'll be back for you.
Until then…stay safe.
Reyn:
Drink it.
You must be thirsty.
Gadolt:
Thanks.
Reyn:
Don't go dying on us.
After we take Egil down,
we'll get you looked at.
Gadolt:
You don't look like any doctor I've ever seen.
Reyn:
I know a good doctor nearby.
She is Machina though.
Gadolt:
It'll do.
I'll be right here.
Hey.
Kid.
What's your name?
Reyn:
Reyn.
Gadolt:
Do me a favour, Reyn.
Take care of Sharla.
(Sword of Valley上)
Kallian:
Seer, what is it?
Alvis:
I have…an unpleasant feeling.
Kallian:
A vision?
Alvis:
No…
But something is not right.
The Mechon are neither attacking nor defending.
It is as if they abandoned the fight as soon as it began.
Kallian:
Impossible. This is a key strategic position.
They would never abandon it.
Perhaps they have forces hidden on Mechonis?
Alvis:
Hidden forces…
Could it be?!
Your Highness, Shulk and the others are in danger.
Will you grant me the use of a Havres?
Kallian:
You intend to aid them?
I need you here!
Alvis:
I did not have a vision,
but nevertheless…
I can sense something.
The Mechonis is awakening.
(主角这边，前进到目的地)
Egil:
Vanea… Where have you been?
Vanea:
Egil, why do you go so far to destroy the Bionis?
We survived that battle.
We should have created a new world in which we could live in peace.
And we still can…
Egil:
The rage of those who were annihilated by the Monado will never dissipate.
Vanea:
Think not about avenging the dead. Think of the living. Please, Egil!
I don't want to lose you. Are you so resigned to giving your life for this?
Egil:
Life or death, I care for neither of these.
The agonised cries of our brethren resound within my ears.
Until they are silenced, I am deaf to all else.
Vanea:
Egil…
Egil:
So you have finally arrived. Heir to the Monado.
Shulk:
You are Egil, leader of Mechonis.
Egil:
That I am.
Of course. You have never seen me outside of my Face – Yaldabaoth.
But even if I am without it, you will never defeat me.
Shulk:
Wait. I didn't come to fight you.
Egil:
Cowardice?
Then relinquish the Monado and kneel before me.
Shulk:
I didn't come to surrender to you either. I just want to know something.
Egil:
You have my undivided attention. Ask your question.
Shulk:
I've seen the legends of the Machina right here in the capital.
I think I understand why you want to fight the Bionis.
But why send the Mechon to attack the people of Bionis?
Egil:
Hahaha!
Shulk:
I don't see the joke! We share the same world!
The homs, Nopon and High Entia live in harmony, so why not the Machina too?
Egil:
Tell me, boy. Are you familiar with the concept of starvation tactics?
Shulk:
Of course.
Dunban:
A military strategy in which you cut the supply lines and starve out the enemy.
Egil:
So then you understand that that is the best method by which to ensure victory.
I have no resentment or hatred for the peoples of Bionis.
I am simply depleting the Bionis' energy. Striking back at the titan that robbed my people of their lives.
Shulk:
I don't understand.
Egil:
Perhaps you need me to put things more simply.
All life on Bionis exists purely to feed its master!
Shulk:
What?!
Egil:
Ether, the base element of all things that exist in this world.
My body, your bodies… You are aware that ether is the foundation them all?
Shulk:
Yes.
Egil:
Ether is power. You are the source of that power.
All life that is born from the Bionis dies, and is returned to the Bionis.
Unlike the Mechonis, the Bionis feeds on ether provided by those who return to it.
Upon the moment of its eventual awakening, it will require an incredible number of lives.
Fiora:
But that means…
Reyn:
What're ya talkin' about?! Are ya sayin' we're just food?!
Egil:
It was the Bionis that created you for such a purpose. Not I.
Shulk:
So you attacked Bionis to reduce the Bionis' power supply?
Egil:
Correct! You are nothing more than bugs to be devoured by my sworn adversary.
Do not speak to me of your foolish dreams of unity.
Shulk:
Foolish?
We only grieve for those we've lost, as you do!
Machine or Homs we've suffered the same!
Don't tell me it's different!
Egil:
Indeed. We have both suffered.
Shulk:
So then…
Egil:
You doubt my convictions, my reasons.
In order to avenge my people,
I have risked everything.
Can you say the same?
Shulk:
Yes, we can.
To get this far…
We've fought long and hard.
Egil:
And yet,
you do not fight me.
Your words are useless.
It is only strength that can prevail!
Reyn:
Shulk…
This whole thing stinks,
but he's got a point!
Shulk:
Agreed.
Egil, leader of Mechonis!
The lives of the Machina
and the lives of all that lives on Bionis
are one and the same.
We won't stop.
Not until you realise that!
(Boss战：Egil)
Egil:
How could this happen even with the Apocrypha?
Shulk:
You know, Egil.
You know the reason.
Egil:
The power of the will to protect your own? Is that what you refer to?
And what of you, Vanea?
You would side with those of Bionis and attack me?
You have forfeited your right to exist!
Vanea:
Perhaps.
If that is to be my fate,
I gladly accept, brother.
As would any of the villagers.
Egil:
So the few remaining members of my people have now betrayed me.
Interesting.
Vanea:
You're wrong!
The villagers and I…
We just wanted all this fighting to stop!
Egil…
All we wanted was to live with you in peace.
Nothing more than that!
Egil:
Nonsense…
There will never be peace
until the Bionis is destroyed!
Vanea:
Brother!
Egil:
Your blade…
It did not cut deep enough.
Shulk:
The golden Mechon!
Permit me to apologise for calling you bugs just now.
You proved to be a worthy adversary after all,
Shulk!
(Boss战：Yaldabaoth)
Egil:
Prepare to die.
Shulk…
No…
Zanza!
Shulk:
Zanza?
Fiora:
I won't let you kill Shulk!
Egil:
You…
That light…
So you have returned…
Our grievances have come and gone,
but you are willing to lay down your life to prevent me from achieving my dream?
You were the one who said we would live together!
Lady Meyneth!
Meyneth:
Yes…
Meyneth, the villagers,
everyone love you.
That is why they wished to live alongside you.
It's all so clear now.
To Meyneth and to me.
Egil:
I waited…
until the day when you would awaken once more
and create a world full of light…
But you are nothing more than a traitor!
To me,
to all those who worshipped you
and to our fallen brethren!
Meyneth:
Please, you have to listen to me!
Egil!
Egil:
I will not listen…
Your words mean nothing.
You have sided with my sworn enemy!
And gods can never exist alongside mortals!
Meyneth!
Meyneth:
Egil!
Egil:
Mechonis, it is I, Egil!
I, your servant,
offer my body and mind,
to replace Meyneth as your new soul!
Take my spirit
and be reawakened,
Mechonis!
Shulk:
We have to run,
get out of here!
The whole city's gonna come down!
Reyn:
Shulk!
Run where?!
Shulk:
We have to get out of the city!
Get as far away as we can!
Sharla:
Gadolt!
Where are you?!
Gadolt!
Reyn:
Sharla! What're you doing?!
Sharla:
He's gone!
He's not here anymore!
Reyn:
There's no time! We have to get ourselves out!
Sharla:
No!
I have to find him!
Gadolt!
Reyn:
Pull yourself together!
Remember, Sharla, we've got a job to do!
What's gonna happen if the Mechonis starts moving?
Sharla:
But!
Reyn:
What's gonna happen to Juju and Otharon?!
Gadolt's a Homs soldier!
He wouldn't have hung around here to die.
He would've got out.
Sharla:
All right…
Reyn:
Right! Now come on!
Shulk!
Sharla:
Gadolt!
Gadolt:
I'm glad…I'm on time.
Reyn:
I-it's you…
Sharla:
Gadolt!
Gadolt:
I've fulfilled…
my promise…
Live…
Sharla…