=== Paralogue The Crux of Fate === (Crossroads of Fate) A place of significance to Emblem Corrin. Here, the Divine Dragon will face an important trial. --- OP --- [Corrin] Is this... No, it's not. And yet, the similarities... [Alear] What's the matter, Corrin? [Corrin] This place looks very much like where my fate branched. [Corrin] I had three options that day. My decision meant abandoning two of my possible fates. [Alear] What do you mean? [Corrin] In my world, there are two opposing kingdoms, Hoshido and Nohr... [Corrin] I was born in Hoshido, but spent my childhood in Nohr. [Alear] Having ties on both sides of a conflict... That would be a hard way to live your life. [Corrin] Indeed. This is where Hoshido and Nohr faced off, and I had to choose which country to back. [Corrin] I had family and friends in Hoshido and in Nohr. I didn't want to abandon any of them. [Corrin] But as hard as it was, I had to make a decision. [Corrin] Hoshido or Nohr? Maybe neither, and I would fight alone. There was no obvious answer. [Alear] I don't know how I'd make such a big choice. [Alear] It's possible a significant one still awaits me at some point on our journey... [Corrin] You've already decided to face the Fell Dragon and save the world. I'd call that a big choice. [Corrin] Now, let's see if your choice was a worthy one, . Face me in combat. [Corrin] The results will inform my next choice... Surely, our bonds will grow stronger. [Alear] I understand. The paths we've each chosen... [Alear] I'm excited to find out what lies beyond the point where our fates meet. --- ED --- [Corrin] I expected no less from you, . You gave my blade, Yato, quite a workout. [Alear] What a beautiful sword. [Corrin] It's a divine blade, forged to bring peace to the world. [Corrin] When I first saw Yato, it flew from its hiding place into my hands. It chose me. [Corrin] It was the same day my mother died protecting me... [Alear] Oh, you...lost your mother too? [Corrin] It would have been easy to lose myself in that pain. I couldn't have recovered alone. [Corrin] Luckily, I had friends who stood by me and helped me find my way home. [Corrin] And, like my friends, Yato was by my side at every step on my journey. [Alear] I understand your feelings...quite well. [Corrin] In the coming days, you'll make choices that might cause you no end of suffering. [Corrin] But no matter what pain you're feeling, I'm with you, and I'll help you find your way home again. [Alear] I will remember, even in the darkest moment, that I am not alone. [Corrin] Then you'll be just fine. [Alear] Thank you, Corrin, for joining me on this path I have chosen. --- EV --- [Corrin] Are you ready? Then let's begin. [Alear] Corrin can alter the terrain. I can't get caught unaware by her changes. [Corrin] I sense a draconic power underground. Is it... A Dragon Vein. I'll use that to my advantage. [Corrin] [Corrin] Relax Don't worry, though. I'm sure you'll be able to handle it! --- MOVIE --- --- BT --- [Corrin] I remember how I felt when I stood on the field that day... [Alear] This is where your destiny branched, isn't it? I think I can understand what you went through. [Corrin] Do not swing timidly without resolve. You must genuinely try to kill me! [Alear] As you say, Corrin. I've chosen my path, and I'll travel as far as it takes me! [Seadall] You saved my life beforeā”€I didn't expect us to end up fighting. The world is full of surprises... [Corrin] The fortune-teller didn't foresee this event? My, how very strange. [Seadall] Tease me all you like, but I think knowing the result of this fight would be boring. [Corrin] The future isn't set or planned. I control my own fate, as you do yours! --- DIE ---