(C) TAITO 1993 LICENSED BY NINTENDO ... TAITO PRESENTS ... Without warning, the island suddenly appeared in the sky. Four foul and wicked beings claimed it for themselves. They possesed the frightening powers of Choas, Destruction, Terror and Death. The people were horrified. They called the evil ones "Sinistrals" The reign of Terror continued. The world massed its warriors to battle their dark foes. But the Sinistrals were all powerful. In desperation, the people called on their bravest Fighters: Artea, Guy, Maxim, and Selan. And so began the final battle... ----- Selan: It's so dark. Artea: I feel the energy. Guy: A very dark energy. Beware! It's powerful. Maxim: Selan. Light Magic. Selan: As you wish. Maxim: Is this the Forterss of Doom? Selan: So cold! It freezes straight to the heart. Voice: Welcome, Maxim. Maxim: Daos? It's you, isn't it? Show yourself! Daos: Approach. My chamber is above. I await you. Daos: You may cross. Selan: Maxim. It could be a trap. Maxim: He said cross. Let's go. Selan: But.... Maxim: Daos is testing us. He senses our feelings. Don't show any fear! Guy: You're right. That's what he's doing. Artea: My power is strong. The hopes of my people energize me. Maxim: Come on, Selan. We're the world's last and only chance! Selan: I know. Maxim: There's still hope as long as Dual Blade keeps its light. Selan: Dual Blade boosts our powers. It makes us even stronger in the center of this darkness. Maxim: We will destroy the Sinistrals and restore peace to the world. This we promise. Selan: We promise. Together! Daos: Ha, ha, ha! I sense your hope. Indeed, it is powerful. Selan: Sinistrals! Your reign of tyranny is over! Do you hear me? We will finish you once and for all! Daos: The woman's energy flows strangely. Is this human love? Such a thing is unknown to us. No matter. It is easily smashed. Daos: Maxim! At last we meet. I sense your strength. A worthy opponent. Maxim: Daos! With Dual Blade I return the pain you gave to my people! Gades: Hold, Maxim! You shall fight me first! Amon: You will go no further! Erim: Maxim, is it? Come! Come and join your fallen friends! Daos: Magnificent! A true fighter. 'Tis truly a pity I must destroy you. Maxim: Daos. This is the end. Daos: Indeed. This shall be the end......OF EVERYTHING! Artea: The Sinistrals are gathering their energy into one flow! They're merging! Guy: They want to destroy us! Artea: Not only us. If that flow erupts, the world will cease to exist! Guy: What? Maxim: I won't let that happen! Maxim: I can't do it alone. Artea. Guy. Selan. Join me. Merge your flows with mine! Selan: Maxim! It's too dangerous! Maxim: Quickly. We don't have time. Do it......NOW! Daos: Ha, ha, ha! Fools! Our dark powers are vast. Your feeble efforts are no match against us! Maxim: Give it all you've got! Artea: Maxim! Selan can't take much more of this! Selan: I'm......I'm fine. Everyone! Concentrate! Daos: AAARGH! You filthy pests! Maxim: Ready! Maxim: We did it. Maxim: Guy? Are you alright? Guy: They'd have to do more than that to stop me! Maxim: Artea! Artea: I'm fine. Maxim: Selan! Selan: We....finally did it, Maxim. Maxim: Selan? What's the matter? Selan: We finally restored peace to the world. Maxim: Yes. We did. Let's go home. Selan: No. I'm not going home. Maxim: Selan! What are you saying? Selan: The eruption went through me. I can't....even....speak.... Maxim: No! Selan! Selan! Selan: I....wish I could....stand on our....land with you once again. And hold....my......child...... Guy: The fortress is breaking up! Artea. The warp magic! Artea: Maxim and Selan are too far. I can't take them with us! Guy: Can't we do anything? Maxim: Artea! Guy! Don't worry about us. Save yourselves! Artea: Maxim? Maxim: The Sinistrals are defeated. You must tell the people. Artea: But....! Maxim: I can't leave her here alone! Please understand. Artea: ........ Guy: Let's go, Artea! Artea: Guy! You can't mean... Guy: Maxim said we should go. He's right. It's the only way. Artea: ........ Guy: Artea! Artea: Maxim. The world will know. I promise you. Goodbye, my friend...... Maxim: Selan. Peace will come. I wish we had been born in such a world. Selan. I love you. I'll always love you. ----- Thus the battle ended. The island plummeted into the depths of the sea. The Sinistrals vanished and never returned. In time, it came to be remembered as "The Battle of Doom Island". LUFIA & THE FORTRESS OF DOOM 90 years had passed since the great conflict. Once again, peace settled over the kingdoms. Life was good, and troubles were few. "The Battle of Doom Island" soon faded from memory. The people lived and worked in harmony once more. That's when the trouble started.... ----- Old Man: Another lazy day. Child: Hello, Roman. Roman: Oh, Cyan. Come for a visit, have you? Cyan: Yes. Roman: My, you're a mess today! Went adventuring again, did you? Cyan: I went to the caves today! Roman: I wouldn't push my luck if I were you. But, then again, I haven't seen any monsters lately. Cyan: That's ok. I'm not afraid of any monster! Roman: Hello, young lady. Are you all alone? Girl: ........ Roman: You're new around here. What's your name? Girl: ........ Roman: Are you lost? Is everything alright? Cyan: My name's Cyan. What's yours? Girl: Lufia. My name is Lufia. Cyan: That's a nice name. Hey, Lufia! Where are your parents? Lufia: ........ Cyan: Where do you live? Lufia: Let's play. Cyan: Huh? Lufia: Let's go outside and play! Cyan: Ok. What do you want to do? Lufia: Tag! I'll run and Cyan, you come after me. Cyan: Alright. I'll count to three. Ready? One, two.... Lufia: Whee! Ha, ha, ha! Cyan: Three! Ready or not! Here I come! Roman: Seems like a nice girl. I wonder who she is? --- Nine years later.... --- Cyan: Time for afternoon training. Person 1: Nobody's coming today, anyway. Just another day off. Person 2: Hey! I have an idea! Jack said he was going to chase Yuria around the castle again. Let's go watch! Person 1: This I have to see! Cyan: I don't believe this. Person: Lighten up Cyan! They're just having some fun. And that's what peace is all about, right? Cyan: And what would you do if the monsters suddenly attacked? Person: Monsters? Get real! There haven't been any monsters around here for 100 years! Cyan: Lufia.... Lufia: Why, Cyan. Aren't you new guys supposed to be training today? Cyan: How'd you know that? Then, you also know why I'm here. Lufia: Skipping out again, I imagine. The commander won't like it if you don't practice! Cyan: I'm not skipping out! No one came, so drill was cancelled. Lufia: Oh, I see. Cyan: How about you, Lufia? What are you doing? Lufia: I found some Priphea buds over here. Take a look. Lufia: Here. Cyan: Which ones? Cyan: Where are they? Lufia: They're all over the place. Look closer. Lufia: Priphea almost never bloom. But they're so pretty when they do. Cyan: Always the flower lover. Lufia: I guess you're right. I remember making wreaths for you, Cyan, when we were children. Cyan: Mmm. You made me dizzy with so many flowers. Lufia: Yes. Those were happy times, weren't they? Cyan: Tell me, Lufia. What do you think about life the way it is today? Lufia: It's good, I think. We have peace and....well, you're here. Cyan: I wonder how long this peace will last. Life used to be so hard 100 years ago. Lufia: Are you thinking about the past again? Cyan: What would we do if the Sinistrals returned? Maxim is dead. Who would defend us? Lufia: You're a knight of Alekia, aren't you? Doesn't Maxim's blood run in your veins? Won't that be enough? Cyan: ........ Lufia: We should be getting home soon. I'll make you some cinnamon tea. I haven't made it for a while. Cyan: Cinnamon tea. One of your recipes that actually tastes good. Lufia: Oh, you! I'll have you know that it's very popular with our guests. Cyan: Hmm. That's odd. Aren't you using...... Lufia: What? Cyan: You know. Herbs that change the taste of things? The stuff people say is made by the Lyden Wizard? Lufia: Well, I never! If that's what you think, then I'll never let you drink it. Cyan: Come on, Lufia. I'm just kidding, ok? Cyan: Don't be angry. Come on. Let's have that cinnamon tea. And how about some of your cinnamon pie? Lufia: ........ Cyan: Your cinnamon pie is the best in the whole world. Lufia: You have some nerve! Well, if you're going to be that nice, I'll have to make a cinnamon pie, won't I? Lufia: Roman? I'm going o use the oven now. Roman: Wll, what's got into you? Going to bake something, are we? Lufia: Cinnamon pie. Lots of cinnamon pie. You're going to love it! Roman: Lufia is in a good mood. What happened? Cyan: Nothing. I just said that her cinnamon pie was the best in the world. That's all. Roman: I see. I see. Well, she hardly ever bakes for me when I ask her, you know. Cyan: What? Lufia owes you so much. You'd think the least she could do for you is bake a pie! Roman: Oh, I don't do that much. I'm just an innkeeper. Cyan: I remember nine years ago. Roman: Has it been nine years already? Patron 1: Have you heard? People say that monsters attacked the Kingdom of Sheran. Patron 2: I don't know about that. If it were true, why don't the knights look into it? That's what they're for, right? Patron 1: The kingdom of Sheran won't let the Alekian knights enter. Besides, they're all too lazy. No one will go and see. Patron 2: Isn't that the truth! Lufia: Cyan. Go ahead and have some tea. The pie will be ready soon. Lufia: Cyan? Where are you? Patron 1: You mean the youg man? He just left. Lufia: Really? Whatever is he thinking? That Cyan! I'll never forgive him! Cyan: Monsters in Sheran? It can't be true! Commander: What?! Monsters attacked the Kingdom of Sheran? I've heard nothing about this! Cyan: It may be a rumor, but we should be cautious. Commander, form a detail and check it out. Commander: It isn't that easy. We can't just send our knights off on a rumor. I won't send anyone until a scout goes to Sheran. King: What? The rumor about monsters in Sheran? I can't send anyone until you've checked it. Commander: What? Monsters actually attacked Sheran? I'll send a detail immediately! Cyan: Good. When will they leave? Commander: First, we'll hold a meeting. They'll leave when everyone agrees to go. Cyan: So, when will they go? Commander: Let's see. The chairman's in Lorbenia. I think he returns next week. Cyan: You mean, they won't leave until next week? Commander: Well, the chairman returns next week. And then, we'll hold a meeting to choose the members of the detail. Cyan: I've heard enough! Excuse me! Roman: What? Monsters in Sheran you say? Come to think of it, we haven't had any guests from Sheran lately. Cyan: By the way, Roman. Has Lufia returned? Roman: She's back, but she shut herself in upstairs. Still angry, I suppose. You should say something. Lufia: How could you do that to me? I'll never forgive you! Never! Cyan: Please listen. I'm sorry I left like that. But, there's trouble in Sheran right now. I had to go there. Lufia: You could at least have stayed for some pie. Cyan: You can always make cinnamon pie! Lufia: So, Sheran is more important than my pie. Is that what you're saying? Cyan: That's ridiculous! You can't possibly compare the two. Lufia: Why, you....! I understand. Go away! Leave me alone! Lufia: Go away! Roman: Hey, Cyan. Roman: You know, Cyan. Lufia isn't really angry because you didn't eat the pie. Cyan: I know. Roman: It's because you went off into dangerous territory alone. Cyan: I know. I know. But do you think she would listen to me? Roman: Sometimes you're so funny. There's no need for you to go running off to such dangerous places. Cyan: Hmmm. I don't even understand it myself. Roman: Must be that Maxim blood in you. Cyan: Would you take Lufia some hot milk later on? And please tell her the Priphea are in bloom. Roman: Priphea? Cyan: Flowers. She was waiting for them to bloom. Roman: Don't push yourself so much. Come back here if you get hurt. We're always open. Lufia: Cyan! Wait! Cyan: What's wrong, Lufia? Lufia: You're going somewhere dangerous again, aren't you? Cyan: Yes. Lufia: Even if I tell you not to go, I know you'll leave anyway. Cyan: You know everything, don't you? You're right. I'm going. I have to go. Lufia: I won't stop you. Take me with you. Cyan: I can't. Lufia: I thought you'd say that, but I still want to go with you. Cyan: No! Lufia: Please....I Cyan: No way! Lufia: Cyan is so stubborn! Fine. Even if he says no, I'm still going with him. Lufia: I won't take no for an answer. I'm still mad at you about the pie! Cyan: Still angry about that? I don't care. You want to come? Fine. Do as you like. Don't blame me if something happens. Lufia: That's alright with me. I don't need your help. I can take care of myself just fine. Cyan: A brave thing to say. Ha! Suit yourself! Lufia: You don't like me, do you? Cyan: ............ Lufia: I'm selfesh and I have a short temper. No wonder you're tired of me. Cyan: If that's all it takes, then I was tired of you long ago. Lufia: ....Cyan. Cyan: Lufia, dangers lie ahead. I can protect myself, but I don't know if I can protect you. Please understand. Lufia: Well, I don't. Cyan: Why don't you listen? Lufia: Whatever the danger ahead, I'm not afraid. Cyan: What are you saying, Lufia? I.... Lufia: You'll learn how, I'm sure. No matter what happens, you'll protect me, won't you? Cyan: Well....yes. Lufia: Please. Let me go with you. I promise I'll do my best! Cyan: ........ Lufia: ........? Cyan: You might die. Lufia: I won't die. Cyan: How can you say that? Lufia: Just because. If you're with me, I just won't die. Cyan: You always want it your own way, don't you? Lufia: You figured that out just now? Cyan: I knew it all along. Ha, ha, ha, ha! Lufia: Why are you laughing like that, Cyan? Cyan: Because I thought it would end up like this! Lufia: Me, too. Cyan: Lufia.... Lufia: Promise me Cyan, that you'll never leave me. Cyan: I promise. Lufia: That's all I wanted to hear. Cyan: Let's go, Lufia. We must get to Sheran. Lufia: Alright. Woman: Danil left for the Northwest Cave and hasn't returned. I'm so worried! Cyan: Are you alright? Pull yourself together! Man: I'm fine. Are you a knight? My sister Lilah is in Sheran Castle. Cyan: Sister? Man: I came here because I was worried. Monsters attacked me. Please take me to Sheran. Cyan: Listen. You can trust me. Go back to the village. There's danger ahead. Man: I understand. Please help Lilah. Lufia: I'm sure she's fine. Man: Thanks. Take this key. Lilah used it at the castle. Man: I'll be fine. Please hurry to Sheran. Woman: Who's there? Cyan: Cyan, knight from the Kingdom of Alekia. I've come to help. Woman: Knight of Alekia? Great! Are you here to rescue the King? King: What? Only two? What are knights of Alekia doing in our country? Woman: Sire! These are dangerous times! You should be grateful. King: I know. Lufia: Cyan. It's amazing that someone would scold a king! Cyan: Probably very important. Excuse me. Is Lilah here? Woman: I'm Lilah. Cyan: You're Lilah? Your brother asked us to find you. Lilah: My brother, Danil? Cyan: He's been worried about you. Let's get out of here. I'll take you to Alekia. Lilah: I understand. Thank you. Man: Who dared to enter my domain? Lilah: It's him! He's the one who destroyed everything! Man: Ah! An Alekian knight! Yet, you seem different from the others... Cyan: ...Lufia! Take everyone and leave. You're in great danger! Lufia: But! But, Cyan! Cyan: Go! Go and get the knights. Quickly! Something evil is at work here! Cyan: Why? Why did you destroy so many? Man: I need no reason! My mission is destruction. No more, no less. Cyan: Destruction? Do you think you can get away with such an evil deed? Man: Puny knight! I AM EVIL! Cyan: E....Evil!? Man: I am Gades! Sinistral of Destruction!! Gades: You. Woman. You! Lufia: What? Stay away from me! I won't let you take Cyan! Gades: ............ Lufia: Go away! Leave us alone!! Gades: So be it! Farewell, woman. Until the next time! Lufia: Are you alright, Cyan? Cyan: Don't worry about me. I'm fine, but what about the king and the others? Lufia: Everyone arrived in Alekia. They're safe inside the castle walls. Cyan: What about the knights? Where are they? Lufia: They couldn't leave right away. So, I returned alone. I was so worried about you, Cyan. Cyan: Thanks! I wouldn't have made it without you! Lufia: Who was that anyway? Cyan: I couldn't believe my ears, but he called himself Gades. Lufia: Gades? The Sinistral Gades? I thought he died at Doom Island! Cyan: That's right. He was supposed to have been defeated. Lufia: That means.... Cyan: We don't know that. If it was Gades, what about the other three: Amon, Daos and Erim? Lufia: I don't want to know! Let's return to Alekia. Cyan: You're right. Let's return Lilah to Chatam village. Roman: Cyan. Cyan: Roman. Roman: You're alright, Cyan. I heard from Lilah and I was worried. Cyan: I'm fine. Roman: Well, let's head home. Roman: You challenged Gades, didn't you, Cyan? Cyan: Yes. Roman: What are you going to do now? Cyan: First, I'm going to escort Lilah from the castle to the village of Chatam. And then, I.... Roman: Going off even further? Cyan: Uh....yes. Lufia: Cyan. Would you mind leaving us for a moment? Cyan: I'll wait outside. Lufia: Roman....I.... Roman: It's alright to go with him. Lufia: What? Roman: Don't leave Cyan. It's no accident that you met each other. Lufia: But I can't leave you all alone. Roman: Don't worry about me. I'm sure I'll see you again. Lufia: Roman.... Roman: Go now. Lufia: I'll be back. Lufia: He said, "Go." Cyan: I see.