Sabin's Scenario
This will need two posts.
I begin immediately in control of the Figaroen Suplex Machine, who has, off screen, survived the perilous waters and emerged in a new section of the overworld. The only nearby landmark is a lone house, so I enter and see Shadow slittin momma throats outside (this guy are sick). I approach - nervously and clumsily because of my lifelong ninja fetish - and he agrees to join me, but warns that he may leave at any time. Some Shadow better than no Shadow, I say! In the house is an old man who thinks we are licensed contractors there to fix the place. I figure this is a puzzle for later. I leave without fixing anything, terrified of what the old man will do to my Angie's List rep. We head south through the overworld and eventually find an Imperial camp.
As we arrive, the narrative shifts, and I find myself in control of Cyan, a top ranking soldier for the kingdom of Doan. The kingdom is under Imperial attack, and Cyan's grunts beckon for his help. Cyan, who is gruff looking but gentlemanly and principled, vanquishes the Empire's top guys, and they go scurrying. I'm back in control of Sabin and Shadow at the Imperial camp.
We make our way cautiously through the camp and overhear an enraged Kefka, seething that the attack on Doan was repelled. He fantasizes about overtaking the kingdom by poisoning its waters, giving no thought to the lives of women and children. Truly a bastard. Fortunately for the gentleman's art of war, Kefka isn't in charge here. General Leo is. Despite serving the evil Empire, Leo is of such high character that Sabin remarks "he'd be my friend if he wasn't my enemy." The good general wishes to overtake Doan with minimal losses on both sides. However, and INCREDIBLY AND SHOCKINGLY, General Leo is summoned away by the Emperor, leaving Kefka in charge. I guess Leo was just being build up for later? Maybe he joins the part or something. Anyway, Kefka takes advantage by immediately poisoning the waters (kinda looks like he does it by taking a monster piss in the river). Gwee hee hee, clown urine! We shift back in control of Cyan.
Cyan doesn't discover the poisoned water supply until it's too late. His troops begin to fall around him. Fearing for the king, he rushes to the throne room only to find his lord at death's door. The king of Doan breathes his last breath. Crushed, Cyan goes to check on his family... only to realize that both his wife and young son have drunk the tainted water. He pulls his son's lifeless body out of bed and hears his wife's final words. I sit there kind of thankful that this scene wasn't done with 1080p graphics and a billion dollar budget. Even in sprite form, it was powerful, surprising, and a little too visceral. Wasn't expecting it. With nothing left to live for, Cyan goes berserk and charges the Imperial camp alone.
Sabin sees this and offers help. Cyan, Sabin, and Shadow work together to hijack some mech armors, chase Kefka outta there, and go to town on the rest of the camp. Still headed for Narshe, the party makes their way through a brief Phaaaaaaaaaaantom Foreeeeest (!!!). It's nothing special, but it is here where Shadow decides to take off after a random battle. Jokes on you, doucheface - I'll never use you again! His throw command sucked anyway because I hate losing ****. With their trio down to two (can you feel the love tonight?), Sabin and Cyan make their way to the Phaaaaaaaaantom Traaaaaaaaain. This place is more special.
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