Gate of Steiner

* That's when I felt it. * A hand on my wrist. * I froze. * And then I heard your voice. * Kris's voice.

But as you suffered in that ruined land, as you drowned in blackest sorrow—Do you not recall how you wished to bring everyone back? How you vowed that you would do whatever was required to make that wish real? No matter the gods or devils you might make deals with! Isn't that so, Alfonse?

So, my final enemy is a puppet version of myself... I...!

One day, the laguz blood shows itself, marking the child's body with a brand. How old is that girl, hmm? I don't think she's as young as she looks. The other curse is that we age differently from beorc. It depends on what laguz blood the child has, but it always slows how fast we age.

We shall not surrender. We must not lose! Even if it must split the heavens, we shall not yield to the wicked ones!

Please...I feel I cannot withstand this crushing weight. I cannot manage it alone... I cannot imagine completing my task without you there. Without your aid. For so long, I’d swallowed back these doubts. Tried to be strong... But I fear old habits are not soon broken...

Come at me, Yew! Let’s settle this! And no half-hearted thrusts! For once in your life, fight like you mean it!

"It is you... Now that I've seen your face... I know that you once went by another name." "You are mistaken. I am known as Sephiran, and nothing else." "You have closed your heart. Why?" "...I have nothing more to say. Nothing."

How can you blame the damage on a Gear when it was your decision to fight in it in the first place? Why don't you take some of the responsibility yourself? Why are you putting all the blame on others? That's just running away! That's what makes you a coward!

Enough of that! You're a coward! Yes, you're a coward. All you're saying is "them, them, them". Don't talk as if you had no part of the blame, as well! The real damage occurred because you climbed in a Gear and tried to fight back!

* ... * But recently... * I'm starting to feel like... * Like I'm developing my own opinions. * My own likes. * My own dislikes. * My own desires. My own... fears.

"…What was that…? Where's Commander Cherenkov…" "Shion…" "chaos! What just happened? Where is he? What have we done?! Tell me…"

Back then... I was jealous of everyone else's happy families... That's why I lied about mine...

But that came at too high a price... The others were sacrificed. Ours weren't the only lives devastated by that terrible process. Innocents died as well, without even knowing what they were dying for.

Was I a good son? I should have asked you that sooner. You instilled in me pride and strength. But most importantly...you gave me your love. I should have told you what that meant.

I have no patience for foolish questions. I shall sacrifice as many lives as it takes! That apostate who insists on taking everything from me...will be crushed by my own hands!

Don't you get it, Tyrann? You're not the only voice in my life anymore. I've spent time with others. I'm a curse. A freak. I know that, and he knows it too. But guess what? He still accepts me. He still forgives me.

Another loss on my watch... As more blood wets my feet, they grow heavier with each step. Remorse, resentment, despair... I have dispensed with all such things to come this far.

* Ain't no better story than one told with sparkling eyes. * She ain't got no fear, that one. Doubt, irony, that's what poisons your story... * That, and too much predictability. * So, young man... What do you think happens next? * H... huh? * I... I guess we'll... just have to see.

"Well, things aren't always as they seem. You still feel like your Papa was a good man, right?" "Yeah, Papa was a really good man. The best in the whole world..."

I feel the same. Ever since we met, I've never felt truly alone. Not really. You showed me the warmth of a real connection, and that is stronger than death.

Yew geneolgia crystalguard cavalier scion of the mighty house geneolgia the blood debt you owe me runs in your veins you would mock me by asking to hear my tale so be it you shall be told

Back when I was just a little old TV. Everyone used to gather around my glow to watch the specials, Smiling. Laughing. Eating butterscotch pie. Wasn't that just so much... fun? To watch me. I... was so happy.

If I must fall... let it be by your hand. I wanted... to walk with you...

* Then... * We'll all be a happy family again... won't we? * ... * It sure is beautiful, isn't it...? * ... this black shard.

"Just as the leaves change color, so too Inescapably, shall we brace to become cards" "It's beautiful, but also sorrowful. A perfect poem for an ending world."

I always believed in our friendship. The Three Cavaliers, all for one! Even though you betrayed me… I can’t forget that, even if I wanted to!

So tell me: In this world, is it possible... to change the past?

"We may have arguments or times when we feel wronged. Some people may even choose to leave. But, as long as "Father" is here, we will always have a home." "Whether the path before us is bathed in sunlight or shrouded in shadow, we'll follow "Father" wherever she chooses to go."

You're wrong... I've never ignored the prophecy, nor have I just been passing the time in self-indulgence. Retract your accusation, and stop doubting the wisdom of the gods with such absurd conjectures!

"What is most precious to you is not in the distance. It is right beside you."

Oblivion, huh? You might say this is a release. At least, I won't have to fear losing anyone anymore.

"Besides, none of these trials were the one that I'm looking forward to the most..." "Um, if I may be so impertinent... What kind of trial are you truly looking forward to?" "A magnificent, dramatic, and wondrous trial, a trial to end all things... Ah, how could you hope to understand..."

A Nemophilia flower... I'm sorry... Big Sis... I'm so sorry... Tatsuya...

Nel and Rafal joined your group.

"I walked through the empty streets, checking bodies to see if you were dead. But I couldn't find you. I decided that you had to be alive. I took money and food from the village and headed for Crimea, a land of beorcs." "Soren..."

Wow! I get to visit the underworld while I'm still alive! I'm the luckiest girl on Earth!

You wish to hear the truth? Then prove yourselves worthy of it. Claim it with your own strength and the truth shall be yours.

Even if I cease to "exist"... that doesn't mean I will completely disappear. As long as everyone continues to move forward toward the future we created together... I will never disappear. What I lived for, fought for, and risked my life for will still exist.

In the end... I couldn't be special...

I have always been a miserable and lonely child. I cannot even recall the face of my own twin. I knew you would never forgive my deception, but for a time...I cherished being your Nil. You were so gentle and giving with me. So kind.

Whoever has tasted the joys and sorrows of life in the human realm is human. Whoever has loved and lost, cried with grief, howled with rage at the tragedy of death that eclipses the miracle of life... they are human, too.

Thank you, Mom! You know I... I love you! Forever and ever!

* That's the stupidest goddamn thing I ever heard! * You see this stupid excuse for a room? * I don't care what the reason is. * Me and Kris are gonna fill it up. Wall to wall. * Until you have the most badass room in the castle. * Susie...

Look at the remains of a dream. The final product of human intelligence, human technology that can surpass even God. The end result of desire for forbidden power. The very definition of a nightmare.

...Live! ...I will live...! Even if I go to hell, I will live til the end of this world. And if the world does not come to an end... I will destroy it with my own hands!

* It's kinda funny... I always thought tea parties were for wimps. * I mean, don't get me wrong. They still are. But... * Just feels like when I'm with you guys... * I don't even... need to think about that. * Aww, Susie! * Guess your stupid attitude's been rubbing off on me.

Just as the vestals have ever drawn upon the crystals’ light to illuminate the way forward for all mankind, so must you.

"Lord Sombron's puppet. That's all you were. A thing to be used and cast off. Yet somehow... I knew this day would come." "The day I would kill you? No wonder you didn't like me." "Well... You finally have my undivided attention."

Hamuko-san... I want to be by your side... I want to be closer to you than anyone else. I don't want you to love someone else... I don't want that, even if it's what would make you happy!