This page covers the script for Dissidia 012 Prologus' story mode.
This story, titled "Unfamiliar Allies" takes place in the Main Scenario 012: Treachery of the Gods. It happens before the main story in the scenario 012 begins.
The following content contains spoilers for story content.
Cutscene 1 (Intro)
| Narrator (Lightning) |
An entire world turned into nothing more than
a battlefield for the gods...
Harmony, Discord: two armies of hand-chosen soldiers,
summoned to this universe to fight as their tools. |
| Narrator (Lightning) |
We arrive in this place with no memories of our past
and no means of returning home--helpless servants to
the powers that brought us here. That's what I found
myself, when the goddess of harmony called on me. |
| Narrator (Lightning) |
Fighting is the only thing that this world knows.
The only hope that any of us have lies in finding a way
to win. So that's what I meant to do. That's why I kept
fighting, even though it wasn't my battle to begin with. |
| Jecht |
Hey, um...uh...Lightning, was it? |
| Lightning takes a moment before responding. |
| Jecht |
No need to get your belts in a bunch. |
| Jecht |
None of us are here 'cause we wanna be. |
| Lightning |
None of us are here 'cause we wanna be?
No, really? |
| Lightning |
So you'd say that's a good enough reason for some stranger to go putting their nose in my business? |
| Jecht |
Well, ya know, it's not really wrong what he's sayin'. |
| Lightning |
Jecht, wasn't it? |
| Lightning |
So you want to say that I'm wrong, is that it, Jecht? |
| Jecht |
Whoa, let's not go throwin' folks onto the fire now!
Right, err...? |
| Jecht |
Right, I mean tell her, Kain, we can't be gettin' off to a start like this, can we? |
| Kain |
Lightning...
I agree with what you said. To a point. |
| Kain |
We do not yet know each other's strengths. How, then, could we trust one another enough to join sides? |
| Kain |
So how is this: we travel alongside him, and judge his ability with our own eyes. |
| Both Lightning and Jecht take a step forward as they're expressing themselves. |
| Jecht |
That's, well, I mean that's an interesting idea, but uh— |
| Kain |
Should anything happen, we'll be there to intervene. |
| Kain |
If that proves to be the decisive battle,
well, the victor will be decided then. |
| Jecht |
This "we" of yours...
I take it you're including me? |
| Lightning |
Don't be getting ahead of yourself.
I don't remember anyone putting you in charge. |
| Kain |
You fear to face the challenge? Is that it? |
| A close-up of Lightning is seen. She refrains from responding and closes her eyes. |
| Kain |
I've seen nothing to tell me if you've the skill to match that arrogance, |
| Kain |
or if it's simply a bluff. |
| Kain |
Give me a reason to believe. |
| Footsteps can be heard in the background. The shot changes to show Warrior of Light running towards the party from the background. |
| Warrior of Light |
On your guard! The enemy comes! |
Round 1 (Pre-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Lightning and Warrior of Light stop running forward to confront their enemies. |
| Garland |
You warriors of Cosmos must be confident,
to forget your mission as soon as you wake— |
| Lightning |
Huh!? I take it you're warriors of Chaos... |
| Garland |
Hmph, to wait until attacked—it seems Cosmos has summoned a group of cowards. |
| The Emperor |
So Cosmos can only summon insects... Garland, I'll allow you to dispatch them. |
| The Emperor |
But do feel free to call if you require assistance. I shall gladly lend a hand. |
| Warrior of Light |
Lightning, he is not our only concern. Leave him to me and you
take— |
| Lightning |
Hmph, I don't plan to take orders from you. Why don't you just leave them to me? |
| Lightning takes a few steps forward, moving off-frame. |
| Warrior of Light |
What are you— |
| Garland readies his battle stance, as Lightning and Warrior of Light move closer to him. They also assume their battle stance afterwards. |
| Garland |
Cosmos's chosen bicker with one another? How pitiful. I
shall take on the both of you! |
Round 1 (Post-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Garland |
Hmph, is that all? 'Tis far too little to please my lust for battle... |
| Garland |
But I'll depart now. I'm sure we'll meet again. The battle has only begun... |
| Warrior of Light |
He's gone... Yet there should be others. Lightning, let us go. |
| Warrior of Light proceeds onwards. Lightning follows shortly afterwards. |
Round 2 (Pre-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Lightning and Warrior of Light stop running. |
| Kefka |
Hahahaha! Now I've found you! My precious, late-rising toys! |
| Lightning |
What's...with this guy? |
| Kefka |
Hm? You shouldn't get your hands dirty, Ultimecia. I'll dispose of these runts myself. |
| Ultimecia |
Do as you wish, Kefka. As you're offering to handle this, I'll let you do as you please. |
| Ultimecia |
But do invite me before you torture them. I would thoroughly enjoy aiding you then. |
Round 2 (Post-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Kefka makes a quick gesture before vanishing. |
| Warrior of Light catches up to Lightning. |
| Warrior of Light |
Are you alright, Lightning? |
| Lightning |
I'm fine. Worry about yourself. We still have company. |
| The two warriors move onwards, with Lightning taking the lead. |
Round 3 (Pre-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Warrior of Light |
This feeling... |
| Lightning |
So we got more creeps to deal with. |
| Sephiroth walks into frame, at a distance. |
| Sephiroth |
Well, you noticed... Impressive. |
| Lightning |
Who are—never mind, it's a waste of time asking. Let's
get this over with! |
| Cloud of Darkness appears behind Sephiroth, seemingly from nowhere. |
| Cloud of Darkness |
You seem to be enjoying yourself. Monopolizing the prey, Sephiroth? |
| Sephiroth gently tilts his neck to his left, as he is responding. |
| Sephiroth |
Cloud of Darkness, was it? Don't get in my way. I found them first. |
| Sephiroth and Cloud of Darkness assume their battle stances. |
| Sephiroth |
But I am interested in your powers. Hm, why don't you lend me a hand— |
Round 3 (Post-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Sephiroth stands on top of walls that surround the crystal tower. |
| Sephiroth |
Surely, that isn't the extent of your power. Try to put up a fight the next time we meet. |
| Camera angle changes to be closer to Sephiroth. |
| Sephiroth |
—Or our purpose in this realm would be pointless. |
| Sephiroth closes his eyes before vanishing. |
| Warrior of Light |
I sense more enemies... Lightning, stay on alert. |
| Lightning |
You don't need to tell me that. |
| Lightning and Warrior of Light being moving once more. |
Round 4 (Pre-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Lightning |
...They're close. Get ready. |
| Lightning |
Hey! Why don't you just come out! |
| Cloud walks into frame. His back is shown to the player, facing the two Cosmos warriors. |
| Cloud |
Shouldn't you be near Sanctuary? You have been invaded, haven't you? |
| Cloud |
If the goddess of harmony were to fall, you'd just disappear. |
| Lightning and Warrior of Light ready themselves for battle. |
| Lightning |
Hmph, an enemy worrying about me... I don't remember asking for any sympathy! |
| Golbez appears next to Cloud. |
| Golbez |
Worrying about others, Cloud? Is there someone you know with them? |
| Cloud assumes his battle stance as he is responding. |
| Cloud |
None of your business. Shut up and fight if you came to provide assistance, Golbez. |
| Golbez prepares to fight. |
Round 4 (Post-Battle)
Note: This cutscene plays via dialogue boxes without voice-over.
| Golbez stands in the middle of the stairs. Cloud is at a distance from him. |
| Golbez |
Not bad for having just awoken. Perfect practice. I
shall leave first... |
| Golbez vanishes. Lightning approaches Cloud. |
| Cloud |
You probably fought some of the others, but they held back. |
| Cloud |
You'll get hurt if you underestimate them, and... |
| ♪ The Order That Must be Protected |
| Camera angle changes to show Cloud, with a concerned look in his eyes. |
| Camera angle changes to Lightning. |
| Lightning |
Huh? What about our allies? |
| Cloud turns his back on Lightning. |
| Cloud |
Nothing. You best prepare yourselves. The true conflict is just getting started. |
| Warrior of Light |
Chaos's presence finally fades. It seems we were able to drive them back. |
Cutscene 2 (Ending)
| ♪ Prelude (variation from the opening) |
| Warrior of Light approaches Lightning, who is looking into the distance. |
| Warrior of Light |
We are victorious thanks to you. My pardons. |
| Lightning |
For what? You would've been just fine without me.
You didn't need help. |
| Warrior of Light |
Having you to guard my back was the reason I could fight the way I did. |
| Lightning remains silent. |
| Warrior of Light |
Still, being able to fight together is a luxury we may not always have. We must stay vigilant. Even you. |
| Warrior of Light |
As long as we stay focused on our goal, each of our victories will bring us one step closer. |
| Warrior of Light |
You must never forget that. |
| Lightning takes her eyes off of Warrior of Light and closes her eyes, seemingly acknowledging what was said to her. |
| Warrior of Light starts walking away. |
| Warrior of Light |
I fear there may still be enemies lurking near. I will scout the perimeter. |
| Lightning approaches Warrior of Light. |
| Warrior of Light |
You wait here for Kain and the others. |
| Lightning |
Who died and made you Primarch? |
| Warrior of Light |
It may not be long before we're forced to fight again. You should rest a little, while you can. |
| Jecht |
Still haven't figured out if you're trying to be thoughtful or just run the show, but... |
| Lightning turns her look towards Jecht, who is walking into the frame. |
| Jecht |
guess that's just how you are. |
| Lightning takes a few steps towards Jecht and Kain. |
| Lightning |
Jecht. Kain. Guess you're alright, then. |
| Lightning |
The whole righteous act still doesn't sit right. But, uh...he does have the skill to back up his talk. |
| Kain |
So your impression has...turned favorable? |
| Lightning crosses her arms as she is responding. |
| Lightning |
Hmm. Wouldn't go that far. He's not the kind of person I can see myself liking. |
| Lightning |
But at least I got to see what he's capable of, and you guys too. |
| Lightning |
So, for your suggestion...you have my thanks. |
| Kain |
Hmph. I wanted to know as well. Just exactly what you were capable of. |
| Jecht |
And I take it ya weren't let down by what you saw then, were ya? |
| Kain |
If I had been, I wouldn't be here. |
| Kain frees his arms. Jecht chuckles as he is scratching the back of his head. Lightning closes her eyes, with a faint smile. |
| Narrator (Cid) |
Now the very seams that bind this world
have begun to come undone.
It is but a matter of time before the curtain falls. |
| Narrator (Cid) |
Yet there are some on our stage who possess
strength to defy divine destiny.
Who can say how this final act will unfold? |
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