Scenario:A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Ending - Episode 1
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A Tale of Kindled Bonds - Ending - Episode 1
The Goblin Princess is defeated for the final time. With not much longer left to live, Nectar prepares to detonate himself and his scattered fragments to destroy the Sky's Sanctum. Upon learning this, Shinsha jumps off the Grandcypher mid-takeoff, forces her frail body through the snow, and finds him. She expresses her desire to be with him no matter the circumstances, and their shared feelings allow the two to form a pact, saving both their lives.
Goblin Princess: Ah... Ahh!
Lucius: Revenge really isn't the way to go, is it...
Goblin Princess: My... king...
Goblin Princess: I'm coming... to join you... my dear...
Goblin Princess: ...
Lucius: ...
Teena: Lucius...
Lucius: She never gave up the location of the Goblin King.
Vyrn: Don't think she ever woulda... Hope Vizan won't mind too much.
Lucius: Crushing one of the fiends' leaders is a win in my book.
Lucius: Besides the advantage they had with her intelligence... Losing a female goblin has to be a big blow.
Vyrn: She did say they were valuable...
Teena: Well, Lyria and her friend are waiting on the ship still. Let's head back!
Nectar: Ugusu. I need you to go first and let Shinsha know things are settled.
Ugusu: Oh! Right! I can do that!
Nectar: Kushina. Can you carry Kusuki back to the ship? I don't imagine he'll heal well in the snow.
Kushina: ...!
(Leave him to me! But... Are you going to be okay?)
(Leave him to me! But... Are you going to be okay?)
Nectar: I will collect the fragments of myself around the sanctum and restore my body.
Nectar: I do not wish to return to Shinsha in this state.
Kushina: ...
(I understand. Please don't exert yourself though.)
(I understand. Please don't exert yourself though.)
Teena: Why don't we take the skyskimmer if you're heading out now? Best to take your injured dog friend back as soon as possible...
Ugusu: Skyskimmer? What's that?
Teena: Hehe, it'll be quicker to show you. Come on! Lucius, I'll catch you later.
Lucius: See you.
Lucius: So?
Vyrn: Huh? So what?
Lucius: You must have a reason for sending them away first, Nectar.
Nectar: I do.
Nectar: Members of Jorha from other islands will come looking for materials to salvage from the Sky's Sanctum.
Nectar: Any information they find can lead to danger for Shinsha. I intend to detonate my fragments around the sanctum and prevent that outcome.
Vyrn: Wh-whoa... Sounds like some crazy fireworks.
Vyrn: But... Wait. Aren't you kinda fragile at the moment?
Nectar: I am.
Vyrn: How're you gonna heal if you blow up your other parts?
Nectar: Healing is unnecessary. This portion will be detonated with the rest.
Vyrn: Huh? You serious—
Lucius: Read between the lines.
Lucius: If healing won't do much to prolong his life, then let him do what he wants.
Vyrn: B-but...
Lucius: He'd have a hard time resting in peace if he passed on with regrets, especially one like this.
Nectar: For this plan, I must impose on your kindness once more.
Nectar: (Captain), please take care of Shinsha, Kushina, and Ugusu. Kusuki as well, if you'll allow it.
Lucius: Demanding fellow, aren't you? Let's go, (Captain).
Ugusu: Ah! They're back!
Lyria: I see them! Heeey! Welcome back!
As best as I can, I follow behind them, searching for my own friend...
Shinsha: Nectar...
Lucius: (Captain), I'd advise taking off as soon as possible. We don't want to stick around for the big tremors.
Teena: Tremors... You don't think we could get swallowed up by an avalanche, do you?
Without delay, the airship rises, and the island is left below. It's an unbelievable sensation.
Lyria has to hold me up as I begin to tremble. In a tearful voice, (Captain) speaks...
Lyria: No... Nectar...
I feel the rumble of the ship beneath my legs. As weak as they are, I wouldn't feel anything at all if Nectar hadn't been so kind to me.
In the distance, I hear Nectar's fragments erupt... For the sake of destroying the Sky's Sanctum.
Shinsha: ...!
Kushina: ...!
(Shinsha?)
(Shinsha?)
I wonder how many years it's been since I last stood without stumbling. Before I realize it, I've arrived at the edge of the deck.
I have to go.
My mind goes blank when I hear what Nectar plans to do.
That's why (Captain) notices Shinsha approaching the edge before I do.
Right as (Captain) goes to grab her, I find myself grabbing the captain's sleeve.
That split second of distraction is enough for Shinsha to leap.
That's why (Captain) notices Shinsha approaching the edge before I do.
Right as (Captain) goes to grab her, I find myself grabbing the captain's sleeve.
That split second of distraction is enough for Shinsha to leap.
Lyria: Um... (Captain)!
Lyria: If we ever had to leave each other... and never meet again...
Lyria: I think I'd want to spend our last moments together.
Lyria: Even if it meant I would lose my life...
Lyria: That's probably how Shinsha feels about Nectar.
Lyria: So...
Then (Captain) hugs me tightly and doesn't let go.
The precious body Nectar gave to me crumbles.
But it doesn't matter. I won't need to use it for much longer.
Shinsha: Cough... Nectar...
I drag the remainder of my body along, to the place where we first met.
Shinsha: Nectar...
What awaits me there...
Is the person I most want to be with, no matter what form he takes.
Shinsha: Nectar!
I take him in my hands like he once did for me. He is cool to the touch, but filled with familiar gentleness.
Nectar: Shin... sha...
Shinsha: Yes, I'm here.
Nectar: Why...
Shinsha: You were there for me before. Now it's my turn to be here for you.
Nectar: Shinsha... You should... be out there...
Shinsha: I'm not going anywhere. Not without you.
Nectar: I am merely... a failure...
Shinsha: I'm sorry. I knew what your true form was like since the very beginning, but I also knew you didn't want me to learn about it.
Shinsha: I feigned ignorance... so we could be together...
Nectar: ...
Shinsha: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... Everything you did was to save me...
Shinsha: But I wanted to be with you, no matter the cost...
Shinsha: We could be in the Sky's Sanctum, the outside world... Peach Spring Valley or even the bottom of the skies...
Shinsha: Doesn't matter where... Just please, let me stay by your side...
Feeling my breathing and heartbeat slow, I hold Nectar in my arms. Together we fade...
Shinsha: Kushina... Kusuki... Ugusu... I'm sorry I couldn't keep our promise...
Teena: Shinsha... She...
Kushina: ...
(Shinsha... Nectar...)
(Shinsha... Nectar...)
Ugusu: You're lying!
Ugusu: Shinsha and Nectar wouldn't leave us! They...
Lucius: Ugusu...
Ugusu: They can't! They just wouldn't!
Lucius: What is that?
Lyria: This sensation... Could it be...
A long, long time ago, the Astrals left beasts in the world of the skies.
The beasts formed pacts with islands and protected the citizens that lived there.
But those pacts were not limited to only islands...
Nectar: ...
Shinsha: Nectar!
I latch onto Nectar, trying to keep him close. He looks at me in surprise.
Nectar: Shinsha...
The pacts allow for the beasts to demonstrate their true potential—to unlock dormant powers without losing control.
The parameters even permit a failed primal to form one with a person.
With a new pact made, the formless remains of a dying soul are given new life.
Shinsha: Will you go with me... to the valley together?
Nectar: Yes, Shinsha. If that is what you wish for, then I shall desire the same.
Nectar: With Kushina, Kusuki, and Ugusu too. Let us all travel there.
Shinsha: Promise?
Nectar: I promise.
The light fades, and the clouds above part to reveal an approaching airship.
Lyria: Shinsha!
Ugusu: Nectar!
My friends wave eagerly from the deck.
Categories:
- Gender Variants Checked
- Scenario Character: Goblin Princess
- Scenario Character: Lucius
- Scenario Character: Teena
- Scenario Character: Vyrn
- Scenario Character: Nectar
- Scenario Character: Ugusu
- Scenario Character: Kushina
- Scenario Character: Lyria
- Fate Gender Check
- Scenario Character: Shinsha
- Event Scenario
- A Tale of Kindled Bonds Scenario