Lufia II Script

Transcribed by: RHuse12345 / Robert W Huse

~Part II: First Contact~

[The party of three leaves Tanbel and pass through the Southeast Tower. On the other side, they turn north to reach the village of Clamento. They meet an old man by the town shop]

Old Man: Say, youngsters. Have you heard the rumor about the Ruby Apple?

Maxim: No.

Old Man: Seems the richest man in town wants the apple-shaped ruby in the cave north of here. If you can find it, he'll buy it at a good price.

[The group talks to everyone in town. They learn the richest man in town, Rochy, owned all the houses in town and the small shrine to the northwest. They enter a glass shop where a clerk waited at the counter. She said her husband made all the glass crafts, but had gone on a journey and hadn't returned. A little girl outside the glass shop was waiting for the craftsman, Jaffy, to return. One villager said Jaffy's teacher crafted the Ruby Icon, a national treasure in a far away land. They head for Rochy's mansion and found Rochy in the back by the fireplace]

Rochy: I'm Rochy, the richest man in this village. I understand you are warriors. Have you ever gone to the North Cave?

Maxim: No, but why do you ask?

Rochy: Rumor has it there's an apple-shpaed ruby there, but I can't get to it because of the monsters. I just have to have the Ruby Apple. If you happen to find it, would you sell it to me? Of course, I will pay whatever you ask. I'm not stingy, I just know how to use money.

[Rochy's wife comes from the back]

Rochy's Wife: Honey, that glass shop hasn't paid the rent yet. They're always late.

Rochy [aggravated]: What, again!? I told them one more delay and they're out.

Rochy's Wife: What shall we do?

Rochy: Hmm, let's see... [suddenly remembered Maxim and the others were still inside] Oops. Sweetheart, don't bring up such things in front of our guests.

Rochy's Wife: Why not? I don't see anything wrong with speaking the truth.

Rochy [embarrassed]: H-ha, ha! Now isn't there something you should be doing out back, sweetness?

Rochy's Wife: Alright, alright. [goes to the back]

Rochy: Excuse me. How embarrassing! Ha! Ha! Ha!


[The group leaves the mansion and exit Clamento. They turn north to the Ruby Cave. After fighting their way to the bottom, they find an apple-shaped ruby on the ground]

Tia: Maxim, look! The Ruby Apple!

[At that moment a gigantic spider appeared before the group]

Spider: Ha, ha, ha! More idiots fooled by the ruby! Looks like my dinner has just arrived!!

[The group fights a hard battle against the Tarantula, but in the end they are victorious. Once it dies, the door behind it opened. Tia sees the shattered ruby on the floor]

Tia: Maxim, the ruby!

Maxim: Was it broken in the battle?

Guy: Wait a minute, Maxim. I thought ruby was a pretty strong gem. It can't be so easily broken!

Tia: What's going on?

Guy: I have no idea.

[The group go through the door to find a man on the other side]

Man: Good heavens! I was caught by a monster and trapped here. I was about to be eaten, too!

Tia: Why did you come to such a dangerous place? You don't appear to be an explorer or anything.

Man: I'm a glass craftsman. You see, I can't make a living just by making glass crafts. I really needed money during my trip and heard there was an enormous treasure in this cave. So I came here. But as you can see, I got caught. I guess I'm not cut out for treasure hunting. I'd love to give you something for saving me, but I have only this. Will you accept it? [Holds an apple-shaped ruby in sight]

Tia: Tha...that is...!?

Man: I found this lovely red glass during my trip. So I made this out of it just for fun. I made two and sold one in the city. You seem to know about this.

Tia: You're kidding. Wait a second. [Tia goes out back and returns with the broken gem]

Man: This, this is the glass apple I made. But why is it here?

Tia: This is the treasure you were talking about. The Ruby Apple!

Man [surprised]: What!? Wait a minute. This is just glass, not ruby.

Maxim: When was it you sold that glass apple?

Man: At the start of my journey, a long time ago.

Guy: I don't know how this apple got here, but it became THE treasure talk of the town.

Tia: How's that possible? Jaffy, who did you sell this glass apple to?

Jaffy: To a rich guy in Narcysus. He treated me good when I told him I ran the glass shop in Clamento. I've known other rich people, but this guy was really nice, not like Rochy.

Guy: In any case, we got the Ruby Apple. Let's go back and get the money from Rochy.

Tia [turns to Guy]: But this isn't a ruby. It's just glass.

Guy: Look at that apple closely. Can you tell the difference?

Maxim: That's right. We found the Ruby Apple in this cave. That's the truth.

Tia [outraged]: Maxim! I never thought you would say such a thing.

Maxim: It's ok. If Rochy thinks it's a real ruby, there's no real problem, right? If he believes it's a real ruby, it means it's worth that much.

Guy: Yeah! I can't wait to hear what he says when he takes a look at this!

Maxim: Yeah. Alright, let's go back to Clamento.

Jaffy: I'll go back, too. Thanks for everything.

Tia: Can you go back by yourself alright?

Jaffy: Yes, and please take this apple...

[Maxim received the Ruby Apple]

Jaffy: I'll go back to the village. Thanks. [Hurries out of the cave]


[The group also leave the cave and return to Rochy's mansion in Clamento. They show the rich man the "treasure"]

Rochy: Oh, yes. This is it! The Ruby Apple! You did it! You found it! Thank you so much. This is to show my appreciation. Please take it. [Gives the group a very large sum of money]

Tia: Oh my! Are you? This is a lot of money.

Rochy: Never mind, never mind. I don't hold back when it comes to quality. Ha! Ha! Ha!

Tia: But that is...

Maxim [quietly]: Tia... [turns to Rochy] Well, we've got to go.


[The party leaves the mansion at a very brisk pace]

Tia: Is that really ok, Maxim? That's a lot of money.

Maxim: It just tells us how good Jaffy's work is, that's all.

Tia: But...

Maxim: Don't worry about it. Let's go.


[The group proceeds to Jaffy's shop]

Maxim: Hello, Jaffy!

Jaffy: Oh, it's you, Maxim.

Maxim: Yes. I wanted to give you this.

Jaffy: What? Money!?

Maxim: That's how much Rochy paid for your glass apple.

Jaffy: B...but I gave you that apple. I can't accept this.

Maxim: That's alright. This money belongs to you.

Jaffy: Bu...but...

Maxim: If it makes you feel better, why not sell me this? The money will cover it, right?

Jaffy: Maxim...Thank you so much. [Sells Maxim an Ear Jewel]

Maxim: Don't mention it. Well, we've got to go now.


[The group heads outside the shop]

Tia: Maxim, you were planning to do this right from the start, weren't you?

Maxim: Well, yeah. By the way, here Tia. Take it. [Gives Tia the Ear Jewel]

Tia: You're giving it to me?

Maxim: Well, I can't wear it!

Tia: Thank you, Maxim. What a lovely thing to do! [Bounds off in ecstasy]

Guy: Such a little thing makes her so happy. She's like a little girl.

Maxim: Yeah. But I don't know if coming with me will make her happy.

Guy: Well...that's something she'll decide, isn't it?

Maxim: I guess. [Calls out to Tia] Hey, Tia. We're leaving soon.

Tia [far off]: I'm coming. [Rejoins Maxim]


[The party leaves Clamento and heads northwest through the small shrine. They turn north to the kingdom of Parcelyte. At the edge of town, they see a little girl approached by two boys]

Boy #1 [to the girl]: Hey Lemmy. Let me show you something interesting.

Boy #2: Look! [Throws a zigzagged shape on the ground before Lemmy]

Lemmy: Eeeek! A snake! [Jumps in terror]

Boy #1: Ha, ha, ha! Look again! It's just a rope!

Boy #2: You're such a crybaby, Lemmy! Hee, hee, hee!

Lemmy: Whaa! Sniff, sniff!

[The two boys race around Lemmy until a strong, beautiful woman approaches the scene]

Woman: Hey, you boys! You're supposed to be nice to girls!

[The two boys turn in horror]

Boy #1: Oh no!! It's Selan!

Boy #2: Run!!

[The two boys make a hasty retreat, and Lemmy sobs in Selan's arms]

Lemmy: Selan...Whaaa! Whaaa! Sniff, sniff!

Selan: Stop crying, Lemmy.

Lemmy: But...but...

Selan: Listen, Lemmy. It's not right for them to bully you, but girls shouldn't cry so easily either.

Lemmy: Why...? My daddy said boys shouldn't cry, but girls can.

Selan: Hey, listen. A woman's tears...mean a lot more than a guy's.

Lemmy: ...a lot more?

Selan: That's right. So you shouldn't cry so easily. Save your tears. Do you understand?

Lemmy: ...Well...no.

Selan: You will, when you're older. I have to go back to the castle. Don't cry, ok!?

Lemmy: ...Alright.

[Selan leaves the city. The group went through town and learned much of Selan, Commander of the Parcelyte Army, especially from two men who sought her hand. They headed for the castle to see Selan and knight facing off in the courtyard.]

Selan: Here I come!

Knight: I'm ready, Commander!

[After a furious exchange, the knight is thrown into the far wall. Selan looks at him incredulously, hands firmly on hips]

Selan: That's it? Is that all you can do? You really think you can protect the castle like that?

Knight [still down]: Forgive me, Commander!

Selan [cutting him slack]: Well, you're improving. You'll have to keep practicing, that's all.

[The knight gets to his feet and goes to his commander]

Knight: You really think so, Commander? Thank you, I will!

Selan: Right. I think that's all of you. I'll be in my room. Call me if you need me.

Knight: Right, Commander!

[Selan headed inside the castle]

Guy: She's pretty good, huh? Don't you think so, Maxim?

Maxim [surprised]: What? Well, yeah...I guess.

Guy: Her skill is one thing, but the way she looks--whew! You don't see such a pretty woman very often.

Maxim: I guess not.

Tia [annoyed]: Men! One look at a pretty face and you're all jellied! And what's Jessy going to think, Guy?

Guy: Wait a minute, Tia! Don't be so cruel! You know I think you're much prettier, so please!

Tia: Too late, kiddo! I'm not going to buy that!

Maxim: Come on, Tia! That's enough.

Tia [back turned to Maxim, huffy]: What do you mean? You were the same. Your tongue was about to hit the ground.

Maxim: That's not true!

Tia [drops the attitude]: Well, alright. I guess I thought she was pretty, too.

Guy: I don't think I've ever seen such a strong woman.

Maxim: Yeah, me neither...


[The group made their way through the castle, hearing many praises about their female commander. They also heard about the Treasure Sword in the North Shrine which the King desired. They soon reached the throne room and talked to the King]

King [to Maxim]: Oh, would you be Sir Maxim?

Maxim [surprised]: Yes, I am Maxim. But how did you know my name, Your Majesty?

King: I heard from the King of Alunze that you had recaptured the stolen crown. I heard that you had gone on a journey. I hoped you'd visit my country, too. Welcome. Knowing your skills, I have a favor to ask of you. Will you accept?

[Answer "Yes"]

King: You will? Excellent! It's rumored that the Treasure Sword is hidden in a fortress up north. The problem is that monsters live there, so no one can get in. With your ability, I believe you could defeat the monsters and find the Sword. Of course, I will reward you for your efforts, should you succeed. Do you accept?

[Answer "Yes"]

King: Excellent! Wait here a moment. Oh...Zepel.

[An attendant approaches the throne]

Zepel: Yes, Your Majesty.

King: Bring Selan here.

Zepel: Yes, Your Majesty.

[Zepel left the throne room and soon returned with Selan behind him. Selan approached the throne]

Selan [bows before the King]: Your Majesty.

King: Selan, I'd like you to go with Maxim to the North Fortress.

[Selan looks at Maxim, then turns back to the King]

Selan: The North Fortress? Is it about the Treasure Sword, if I may ask?

King: Yes.

Selan: If I may. My troops and I can find the sword. I don't believe we need the help of a traveler.

King: Listen, Selan. I know you are a strong warrior. But because of this, you tend to act on your own. Remember, people must help one another. Two heads are better. Understand this on your journey. [gets serious] I'll only say it one more time. I order you to search for the Sword with Maxim.

Selan [protesting strongly]: Bu...but, Your Majesty!

King: Do you dare disobey me?

Selan [ceases protest, comes to attention]: No, Your Majesty! I will go with Maxim and pursue my mission!

King: As you see, Maxim, Selan will go with you. Any problems with that? You may lead the party.

Maxim: I don't have any problems with that, Your Majesty.

King: Very well! Selan, this is a great chance to experience being under another's command. Well then, I wish you all the luck in the world.

[Selan heads out alone, and the others catch up to her by the chamber outside the throne room. Selan glares at Maxim]

Selan: You're Maxim, right?

Maxim: Yes.

Selan: How about the others?

Maxim [gestures to Guy]: This is Guy. We met in Tanbel and have been traveling since. [gestures to Tia] And this is Tia.

Tia [to Selan]: Hi! Nice to meet you!

[Selan never takes her cold eyes off Maxim]

Selan: Maxim. Let me just say one thing. I haven't accepted you yet. The King ordered me to follow your lead, and I will. But that's all you can count on.

Maxim: You're pretty straightforward, aren't you?

Selan: I intend no offense, but, yes, I tend to speak my mind.

Maxim: Well, that's alright. I know you don't like this situation. But what can I do to gain your trust?

Selan: Strength is not the answer, I can tell you that.

Maxim: Hmm, tough, huh!?

Selan: ......

Guy: Hey, that's enough. Selan, right? Welcome to the party! We'll find the sword together.

Selan [unfazed by Guy's cheerfulness]: Of course. That's my mission.

Guy: Mission, huh? That sounds awfully serious. But anyway, good to have you on board.

[Selan joined the Party]


[The group left the castle and headed north to the Treasure Sword Labyrinth. They make their way through the intricate shrine and soon reach the top floor. Suddenly, two evil-looking clowns appear and block their path]

Clown #1: I'm not gonna let you go any further!

[The group faces the clown who spoke]

Clown #1: I wonder if you can really defeat me?

[The party fights the clown Pierre and defeats him quickly. A second later, he reappears before them]

Maxim: No! This can't be true! I defeated you!

Pierre: Ha, ha, ha! Your power is not enough to defeat me. Get out of my face!


[The group gets booted out side the clowns' chamber. They re-enter and confront the second clown]

Clown #2: I wonder if you can really defeat me?

[The group fights Danielle and bring her down, but then she gets back up again]

Maxim: No! This can't be true! I defeated you!

Danielle: Ha, ha, ha! Your power is not enough to defeat me. Get out of my face!


[The group is again warped outside the clowns' chamber. As Maxim is about to go back in, Selan stops him]

Selan: Wait a minute, Maxim. There's something wrong with those monsters.

Maxim: Did you notice something.

Selan: I mean, it's strange that they look exactly the same and say exactly the same thing. It may be...

Maxim: May be what?

Selan: They may be one monster split in two. If that's the case, there's no use fighting with only one.

Guy: You mean get two at once?

Selan: Yes.

Maxim: Then we'll have to split up into two teams.

Selan: I'll do it alone.

Maxim: I don't think so.

Selan: My people should handle this investigation. I feel so bad asking you for help.

Maxim: Selan. We've been investigating together. Do you think we're total strangers?

Selan: Well, ah...

Maxim: I admit you're strong, but I cannot let you fight by yourself.

Selan: ......

Maxim: Guy.

Guy: Alright, I'll fight with her.

Maxim: Is that okay, Maxim?

Selan: Alright, you win.

[Maxim and Tia form one party, and Guy and Selan form the other. They go back inside the clowns' chamber]

Guy [to Maxim]: Ok, then see you later.

Maxim: I'm counting on you, Guy.

Guy: You're doing the right thing.

[The groups confront the clowns]

Pierre [annoyed]: You never give up, do you? I will really fight this time!


[The two parties fight the two clowns. After the long battle, the two horrid harlequins are vanquished]

Pierre: Whooooa! This can't be happening! 

[Pierre and Danielle leave the mortal plane]


Maxim: Selan, you were right. But how did you know about the two monsters?

Selan: I heard a rumor about a monster that can split itself in two. That monster can be revived as long as the other half is alive. Some say the only way to defeat that monster is to get both halves at the same time.

Maxim: Is that right? I've never heard of that before.

Selan: I've been exposed to battles as long as I can remember. I know many such stories. Well, let's go. The Treasure Sword should be behind this door.

[Maxim and Selan go through the door]

Guy: Tia...

Tia: I'm ok. I'm not going to give up yet. Let's go!

[They rejoin Maxim and Selan in the next room. Inside, they find the Treasure Sword.]


[The group leaves the Labyrinth and returns to the Castle. They make their way to the throne room to inform the King of their success]

King: Oh yes! That's it! The Treasure Sword, indeed! [to Maxim] You are as I've heard, a great warrior indeed!

Maxim: I couldn't have done it without Selan. We made it only because she knew the monsters' weaknesses.

Selan: That's not true. What I knew wasn't important. We owe our success to Maxim.

King: Fine, fine. In any case, an excellent job. I shall reward you with the treasures in the basement. I will tell the gatekeeper you're coming so you can get in anytime.

[At that moment, a soldier rushes into the throne room]

Soldier: You...Your Majesty! A terrible thing has happened!

King: What is it?

Soldier: I just learned that someone demolished our neighboring city of Gordovan!

[Everyone looks to the soldier in shock]

King: Can this be true!?

Soldier: I can't confirm the details yet, but it seems a man appeared and destroyed the entire city!

King: What!? A single man? How can that be?

Selan [approaching the throne]: Your Majesty, let me find out what happened!

King: Hmm...but the man might come to my land. I'd rather you stay and keep an eye on our guards.

Selan: I'll take only three soldiers. That way, there will be enough guards to protect the land.

King [utterly disbelieving]: What!? Only four of you? That's too dangerous. I can't allow it!

Maxim: Your Majesty, with your permission, we could go with Selan...

King: That would be excellent! But...well, no. I can't burden you with so much.

Maxim: We were leaving for the next city anyway. I'm also curious about this villain with such power.

King: Hmm...well, if you insist. That would make me feel that Selan is safe.

Selan: Your Majesty! Allow me, but we cannot keep asking Maxim for help.

Maxim: Lady Selan. Would we be in your way?

Selan [goes to Maxim]: No, it's not that. It's just...

Maxim: Well then, I see no problem. Besides, you were going by yourself anyway, weren't you?

Selan: What do you mean?

Maxim: You know that this will be a very dangerous trip. I mean, you might not make it back.

Selan: ......

Maxim: Sorry to say, but your soldiers aren't ready for this yet. So you have to go alone. Am I wrong?

Selan: ......

King: Selan. It seems Maxim knows everything. I trust it will be ok with you now.

Selan [not looking at the King]: Yes, Your Majesty.


[The group leaves the throne room and gathers by the door as they did before.]

Selan: Maxim, I don't understand. Why are you doing this? It's not even your country.

Maxim: The truth? I want to know about the destroyer. My destiny is to ...fight. Fight someone...

Selan: Your destiny?

Maxim: A woman in a cave told me this. I don't know if I believe what she said, but something disturbs me...

Selan: I see. I've been in the midst of battles since I was a child. I understand what you mean.

Maxim: Anyway, who's going to lead the party? Considering the situation, you should lead.

Selan: I don't think so. I want you to be the leader.

Maxim: Are you sure?

Selan: I was astonished when you spoke of my soldiers. I couldn't think of another's troops like you. I want to be under your command and watch what you do.

Maxim: Can I take that to mean you're starting to trust me?

Selan: I guess you could say that. But only a little.

Maxim: Tough, huh!?

Selan: That's right.

Guy: I guess we're ready. To Gordovan, shall we?

Selan: Gordovan's west of Parcelyte. We have to go through the small shrine.

Guy: First, let's get the reward. The King said it was in the basement of the castle, right?


[The group goes to the basement and gets the reward - Holy Wings for Selan. They leave the castle and head west through the small shrine. They continue west to the ruined city of Gordovan. According to the people there, none of which were harmed, a giant appeared and demolished the city. He took a lady traveler and headed for the West Tower. The group goes to the West Tower and fights their way to the top floor. There, dark energy flashes]

Guy: Maxim...

Maxim: Yes, I sense it too.

Selan: Be careful...It's strong!

[The energy gathers before them. An armored giant appears with a perplexed look in his blood-red eyes]

Giant: Hmm...I don't recognize your energy pattern. Strangers? Traveling warriors, perchance?

Maxim: The destroyed town!? So you're the one...! 

[Maxim fumes with righteous anger, and the giant cocks his head arrogantly]

Giant: I expected them to at least put up a fight. They didn't even begin to amuse me. Pity.

Maxim [enraged at the giant's indifference]: Why, you!!

Giant [regards Maxim seriously]: But you! Now you seem more the sport. You, what is your name?

Maxim: Maxim!

Giant: I am Gades, Master of Destruction!

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[The group battles Gades and get thoroughly trounced. Gades gives his head a disgusted shake]

Gades: You are mere mortals after all. Pitiful. Absolutely pitiful!

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[The group fights hard against the titan's power. After a long battle, the super being is beaten. Maxim gets Gades' Blade, and an incensed Gades leers at them]

Gades: Ah! How irritating! Now witness my true power!

[A humongous blast of Gades' destructive energy levels the group]

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[With the group laying by his armored feet, the titan warps out of the tower. Once he's gone, Iris enters and revives the group]

Maxim: You...you are...

[Everyone gathers around Maxim]

Maxim: Is everyone alright?

Tia: Yes.

Maxim [to Iris]: Once again, you have come to my aid. Thank you.

Iris: No, it is nothing.

Selan: Maxim, who is it?

Maxim: It is the one who told me I was destined to travel and fight.

Iris: I am called Iris.

[The others turn to face Iris]

Iris: You seem to have found friends, Maxim.

Maxim: You mean...

Iris: Yes. [walks over to Selan] Guy. Selan. You, too, are destined to travel and do battle.

Selan: Me?

Iris: Yes.

Selan: Buy, why me?

Iris: You also have the power to resist the evil light.

Selan: Power to resist the evil light...

[Iris starts to head for the door out of the room]

Maxim: Iris.

[Iris turns to Maxim]

Maxim: Why...are you traveling?

Iris: I am looking for answers.

Maxim: Answers? To what?

Iris: Time's passing. Everything else is up to you. [Iris heads out]

Selan [to Maxim]: My destiny is to travel with you...

Guy: Well, that's that. But what now?

Maxim: Let's see...

Selan: Let's return to Parcelyte. We must report this to the King.

Maxim: Ok.

[The group starts to head for the door, but Tia doesn't move]

Maxim: Tia, what's wrong?

Tia: Oh, I'm sorry. I was just thinking about something...


[End Part Two]