[u][b]Final Fantasy II​[/b][/u]



[b]Prince Sarovoc Ducrinus[/b] assassinates his own brother in order to take the throne as [i]Emperor of Zenobia[/i].

Ana emerges from the temple after hours of the group waiting. The journey continues as Ana drags Cid across the globe, spreading her message and ideals.

The Valiant visits the eastern plains of Turra where Zenobia is burning villages and temples to the ground as they expand into the territory. They meet [b]Banion Warbear[/b], a warrior Monk and hero of Turra. Together they drive Zenobia from these beautiful lands. Banion agrees to travel with Ana in order to learn more about his enemy.

Stryker confronts Edge about using the name [i]Edge Widowmaker[/i] telling him he knew the man and he was older than Stryker is. Edge reveals his true identity to be [u][b]Seto Bobaloo Sobral[/b][/u] He assumed the name and persona after witnessing the ex-Zeno soldier die in a gunfight in the slums of Zenobia.

Marrick Cross springs himself from the Valiant's holding cells, determined to commandeer the ship and kill it's charming Captain. When he is clearly outgunned and outnumbered, he surrenders. As he is being escorted to cells, he levels with Cid about why he wants his ship so much. He has a tip about a Zenobian plan to take the city of Kiratoma, one of the largest rebel holds in the world. He is trying to reach the city before it falls. Cid locks him up and heads for Kiratoma. When this plan is confirmed, Marrick is released under a close watch.

The men of Kiratoma are defeated, tired, scared and pissed off. They see no point in fighting an impossible battle. Command struggles to keep morale at a reasonable level. The majority of the soldiers are pushing for a surrender. Stryker dresses Ana in full combat gear, as if she were actually going to fight. He marches a terrified Ana past hundreds of soldiers. The point is a strong one: "if you cowards won't fight, the women and children will, because someone has to defend this city."

His plan works, and only a few hundred of thousands refuse to fight. With the help of the heroes, Kiratoma is barely defended for the moment and Marrick has become an ally of the group.

Zenobian forces muster again as reinforcements arrive on both sides. The second battle is brutal and rebel forces have no choice but to retreat or die. But not before Stryker shoots Leo in the shoulder with a pistol, dropping him instantly. The group escapes to The Valiant, but Casius has chosen to stay behind and fight the pursuing troops. Ana and Seto strongly protest leaving him but Cid makes a tough call, assuring them he can handle himself.

Using his native martial art [i]Kel'no Synn[/i] combined with fire and ice magic, he begins to fend off the soldiers, casting reflect to neutralize their bullets. But more and more soldiers pile into the clearing...