gold saucer
words drowned by fireworks
Cloud and the group pass through North Corel on their way to the Gold Saucer.
WALKING MAN NPC
A buncha guys calling themselves the Turks came here sayin’ they’d pay 10000 gil for some rock called the Keystone. When I asked them how much they’d pay for a regular rock just lyin’ about, they picked one up and threw it at me!!
BIG MAN NPC
I’ll simply never understand the rich… Apparently, some big cheese at the Gold Saucer, named Dio, is collecting rocks!
Cloud and crew head up to the Gold Saucer using the ropeway.
If they stop by the Wonder Square and talk to the fortune telling machine.
FORTUNE TELLER
One fortune: 50 gil
CLOUD
-
Try it
-
Not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)
FORTUNE TELLER (Try it)
That which you seek is close by.
If Cloud and the party head to Battle Square, the facility has reopened. There is a man in a green shirt and a woman standing by the steps.
MAN IN GREEN NPC
I heard that this is the manager’s favourite attraction. He even has his personal collection on display here. You really should go take a look if you get the time.
WOMAN BY STAIRS NPC
Are you here for some battles, too?
CLOUD
-
That’s the idea
-
Not in the mood
WOMAN BY STAIRS NPC (That’s the idea)
I like fighters, but I’ve got no time for the ones who are all talk.
WOMAN BY STAIRS NPC (Not in the mood)
Huh?
Cloud and group continue on up the steps to the lounge, a black-haired man, a woman practicing kicks and punches, a large man, and three female staff members are there.
BLACK-HAIRED MAN NPC
Crap! Still not enough. Hmm… You’re new here, aren’t you? Want me to tell you about the Battle Arena?
CLOUD
-
Yeah, thanks
-
I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)
BLACK-HAIRED MAN NPC (Yeah, thanks)
Here, you fight tooth and nail for Battle Points, which can be exchanged for goodies. The place is one big fighting game, except your life is on the line. To enter, pay with GP at the front desk there. You can fight up to eight battles in a row. Of course, the more you win, the more Battle Points you’ll receive. Thing is, if you lose just one battle, you also lose all the points you’ve earned. Each time you win, you decide whether to carry on fighting or not. Handicaps are dished out as well to make things even harder. The arena decides the handicaps, so you won’t know what you’re stuck with until right before the battle begins. Last but not least, if you leave this area, your Battle Points will be wiped clean, so be careful. Oh, and the maximum number of points you can accumulate is 65000. You can’t gain any more than that. If you ever get that many points, be sure to exchange them for something.
If the group talks to Black-Haired NPC again…
BLACK-HAIRED MAN NPC
Hmm… Nervous?
CLOUD
-
This is nothing
-
Yeah, I guess
BLACK-HAIRED MAN NPC (This is nothing)
Oh! I see.
BLACK-HAIRED MAN NPC (Yeah, I guess)
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Well, good luck!
LARGE MAN NPC
Man, I knew I should’ve stopped sooner. But that’s easier said than done.
WOMAN PRACTICING FIGHTING NPC
All right, I think I’ll have another stab at it.
FEMALE STAFF AT RIGHT COUNTER NPC
Have you heard? Something awful happened… Shin-Ra soldiers were shot at, along with some of the staff! All the soldiers died, but it looks like the staff got lucky—only minor injuries.
If Barret is in the party, he’ll slump his shoulders in sadness…
BARRETT
Dyne…
FEMALE STAFF AT LEFT COUNTER NPC
Register for battle? The entrance fee is 10 GP.
CLOUD
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Let’s do it
-
I’m not interested (If selected, nothing happens.)
FEMALE STAFF AT LEFT COUNTER NPC (Let’s do it)
If Cloud doesn’t have enough GP…
It seems you don’t have enough GP.
If Cloud does have enough GP…
Only one person can take part. Which of you will it be?
After Cloud chooses either himself or one of his party members.
You can fight up to eight battles, but be warned… the more you fight, the harder the monsters and handicaps will become.
The door to the battle arena opens.
CLOUD
Well, I can have a few rumbles.
BARRETT
I’m gonna bust this place up!
AERITH
I’ll give it a go.
TIFA
I’m going to give it all I’ve got!
NANAKI
Time to test my skills!
YUFFIE
Check out my snazzy moves!
CAIT
Awright, here ah go!
VINCENT
Hmph. Allow me to demonstrate the art of combat.
CID
Let ol’ Cid show ya how it’s done!
After taking part in the fight…
NON-CHARACTER TEXTBOX
Gained BP: __ Total BP: __ For taking part: Obtained Pocket Tissues!
BATTLE POINTS MACHINE TEXT
Welcome. You currently have __ Battle Points.
If Cloud has Battle Points to exchange…
Would you like to exchange them?
CLOUD
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Yeah
-
No, thanks
BATTLE POINTS MACHINE TEXT (Yeah)
Current BP: 114
Next page (If selected, flips to the next page.)
Phoenix Tail = 100
Panacea = 200
Mimetite Greens = 400
Enemy Lure = 800
Feather = 1600
Changed my mind (If selected, the machine reminds about the points being wiped if Cloud leaves the area.)
Current BP: 114
Next page (If selected, flips to the previous page.)
S-mine = 3200
Pre-emptive = 6400
Agility Plus = 12800
Championship Belt = 25600
Omnislash (1 for sale) = 51200
Changed my mind (If selected, the machine reminds about the points being wiped if Cloud leaves the area.)
BATTLE POINTS MACHINE TEXT (No, thanks)
Please be aware that any Battle Points you’ve accrued will become invalid once you leave this arena.
FEMALE STAFF STANDING BY STEPS NPC
Since you’ve come all this way to the Gold Saucer, I recommend that you visit Dio’s Showroom at least once. Dio, as you probably know, is the esteemed manager of this park!
Cloud and crew head up the steps and into Dio’s Showroom. Various items on pedestals are located around the room with plaques. A large portrait of Dio hangs on the wall.
PEDESTAL PLAQUES FROM LEFT TO RIGHT TEXTs
Star Cup
Weekend Clock
Laughing Sapling
Klein Bottle
Chisa’s Mask
D-Type Equipment
Ivory Cup
Calling Gourd
Slayer’s Vase
In the middle is light greenish orb on a particularly fancy pedestal with another plaque.
CLOUD
It’s the Keystone…
Dio walks into the room and stops to the left of Cloud.
DIO
Ha, ha, ha, ha. Long time no see, boy. Hmm? You like that, eh?
Cloud faces Dio and points at the Keystone.
CLOUD
Can you let me borrow it?
DIO
Ha, ha, ha, ha. I’m sorry, but it’s not for lending. Hmm… Perhaps I can make an exception. I owe you a favour, after all.
CLOUD
…What’s the catch?
DIO
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Entertain me!
CLOUD
-
What do I have to do?
-
I’m not in the mood
DIO (What do I have to do?)
That’s the spirit! Ha, ha, ha, ha. It’s not that difficult. This is the battle arena. Show me your skills, boy. Just you, mind. And I’ll be expecting a good fight!
DIO (I’m not in the mood)
I see. Then let’s pretend this conversation never took place.
If Cloud talks to Dio again…
Ha, ha, ha, ha! Had a change of heart, eh? How about entertaining me first?
CLOUD
-
What do I have to do?
-
Still not in the mood
DIO (What do I have to do?)
That’s the spirit! Ha, ha, ha, ha! It’s not that difficult. This is the battle arena. Show me your skills, boy. Just you, mind. And I’ll be expecting a good fight!
DIO (Still not in the mood)
I see. Then let’s pretend this conversation never took place.
Cloud enters the battle arena.
Special Note: According to Yinza, OG has dialogue if player does okay. But when I won 7 battles, dialogue was the same as doing poorly, not sure why.
If Cloud wins all 8 battles…
DIO
Impressive! That’s the spirit you got there, boy! Here’s my part of the bargain. Take it. Oh, and take this, as well…
Obtained Key Item Keystone!
Obtained Bulletproof Vest!
Obtained Chocobo Feather!
Until next time, boy! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
If Cloud doesn’t win all 8 battles…
DIO
That’s the best you could do? Well, a promise is a promise, I guess. Go ahead and take it.
Obtained Key Item Keystone!
DIO
Until next time, boy! Ha, ha, ha, ha!
When trying to leave the Gold Saucer, a female staff member is standing near the ropeway tram.
STAFF
Excuse me, sir. I’m terribly sorry, but the ropeway is out of service right now.
CLOUD
What do you mean?
STAFF
I’m really sorry. I’m afraid you won’t be able to leave until the repairs have been completed.
If not in the party, Cait will come bounding out from the Gold Saucer entrance.
CAIT
What’s up?
Cloud faces Cait and shrugs.
Oh, tae bad. It happens though. Au know… Let’s stay at the hotel! They know me there. Ah’ll go talk wi’ them.
Cait bounds back through the Gold Saucer entrance.
STAFF
We will contact you as soon as the repairs are finished.
Cloud scratches his head.
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The scene changes to the inside of the Ghost Hotel. All of the party members are gathered in a circle within the hotel’s lobby.
CAIT
It’s no often we’re all together like this. So, Cloud, how ‘boot tellin’ us what’s happened so far? Ah huvnae clue what’s goin’ oan. Ah wasnae wi’ ye from the start.
Cid, who is sitting in a chair, raises his hand.
CID
Yeah, I second that!
VINCENT
Good idea.
BARRETT
I HAVE been here from the start, an’ I still don’t know what the hell’s goin’ on! C’mon, Cloud… Tell us!
CLOUD
-
I’m tired
-
I’ll give it a go
CID (I’m tired)
Cloud shakes his head no.
It’s not as if you have anythin’ to do except sleep. You’re still young. What the hell’re ya complainin’ about?
The rest of the dialogue continues the same as if Cloud will give it a go.
CLOUD (I’ll give it a go)
…sigh… We’re going after Sephiroth. Sephiroth seems to be in search of the Promised Land.
CID
The Promised Land?
Cloud shrugs.
CLOUD
A land full of Mako energy. …Or, at least, that’s what Shin-Ra believe. We don’t know what it looks like or even where it is.
Aerith steps forward.
AERITH
The Cetra returned to the Promised Land—a land of supreme happiness.
BARRETT
Cetra? The hell is that?
Aerith faces Barrett.
AERITH
It’s what the Ancients called themselves. Didn’t you listen to the elders at Cosmo Canyon?
Barrett taps his forehead and Aerith turns back to the rest of the group.
They told me even the Ancients didn’t know where the Promised Land is. They just travelled around… Sought after it… And they’d sense when they’d found it.
Cloud faces Aerith and points to her.
CLOUD
Would you sense it?
Aerith faces Cloud.
AERITH
I think so.
TIFA
So, Sephiroth is travelling the world in search of the Promised Land?
AERITH
It can’t be only that. He must be searching for something else, too.
Cloud faces back toward the group and crosses his arms.
CLOUD
The Black Materia?
CAIT
Dio mentioned somethin’ aboot a man in a black cloak lookin’ fer Black Materia.
TIFA
What about those other guys wearing cloaks? What’s going on there? They all have tattoos of numbers. How many are there?
NANAKI
Well… I have a tattoo of the number thirteen…
Cloud faces and points at Nanaki.
CLOUD
How did you… get that tattoo?
NANAKI
Hojo did it. The rest are just warrior markings—charms to bring good luck. But the number was added by Hojo.
TIFA
So there are at least 13 of them!?
Aerith, who is still facing Cloud, takes a step toward him.
AERITH
You know… I think those men in black cloaks were used by Hojo for something. But I don’t know what it has to do with Sephiroth. I think we should just concentrate on him.
BARRETT
Yeah, it’s all just too damn confusin’ otherwise!
Aerith lowers her head.
AERITH
One more thing….
She raises her head and puts her hand near her mouth.
No. Sorry. It’s nothing!
She lowers her hand.
I’m tired. I’m going to my room.
Aerith runs upstairs and runs into her room.
CAIT
What was that all aboot?
YUFFIE
Oh! We done? Then I’m off to bed, too.
Yuffie runs upstairs and into her room.
CAIT
Is that all? What aboot the Black Materia?
Cloud shrugs.
CLOUD
There’s no point. We won’t figure it out.
BARRETT
It’s time for action! First thing tomorrow!!
Barrett runs up the stairs into his room. Nanaki slinks over to Cloud.
NANAKI
Cloud… I’m number thirteen. Am I going to go mad like all the others?
Tifa walks over and bends down to Nanaki’s level.
TIFA
I don’t know what Hojo did to you, but you’ve been all right so far, haven’t you?
NANAKI
But…
TIFA
You’ve got to be strong, okay?
NANAKI
But I…
Tifa bounces back up straight and tall.
TIFA
Stop it, Nanaki! Stop being so afraid!
Cloud stretches out his arm in Tifa and Nanaki's direction.
CLOUD
Tifa…
TIFA
You’re not the only one who’s worried!
CAIT
Ah dinnae know what’s goin’ oan, but we’ve sure ended up in a weird situation.
Vincent walks over to Cid, who is still sitting in the chair, breathing.
VINCENT
Cid, let us retire to our rooms.
CID
…zzZ… …zzzZ…
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Special Note: FFVII incorporates date mechanics in its gameplay. Whoever has the highest affection points, out of Aerith, Tifa, Yuffie, or Barrett, will appear in Cloud's room and take him on a date. A noteworthy detail is that these points do not begin equivocally. The starting points are Aerith 50, Tifa 30, Yuffie 10, and Barrett 0.
The scene changes to Cloud in his bedroom. He is stairing out the window with his arms crossed. There is a knock at the door. Cloud turns and takes a few steps toward the door. Aerith walks in and meets him halfway in the room. She folds her hands behind her back.
AERITH
Hehe!
CLOUD
What is it?
AERITH
Let’s go on a date.
Cloud puts his hand up to his ear.
CLOUD
Wha…?
AERITH
A D-A-T-E! Or haven’t you ever been on one?
CLOUD
-
Give me a break
-
Well, not a real one
AERITH (Give me a break)
Oooh! A little touchy, aren’t we?
AERITH (Well, not a real one)
Aww, you poor thing!
AERITH
Aerith runs around and pushes Cloud toward the door.
Well, anyway…. off we go!
CLOUD
H-hey…
Cloud jumps into the station, followed by Aerith. A Gold Saucer employee is standing by the entrance to the Event Square.
GOLD SAUCER EMPLOYEE NPC
Tonight’s Enchantment Night. All of the attractions are free of charge. How about it, you two? There’s even a great show on at the Event Square. It will be starting soon!
Aerith turns to Cloud and raises her arm.
AERITH
Come on! Let’s go and see it!
They enter the Event Square theater. There’s an usher by the entrance.
USHER NPC
Congratulations!! You are our 100th couple today! You two will play the leads in tonight’s show!!
CLOUD
Wha…?
USHER NPC
Don’t worry. There’s nothing to it. Just play it however you see fit, and our cast will cover for you.
Usher NPC begins to walk ahead, then stops and faces Cloud and Aerith.
Please. This way.
CLOUD
H-hey!
Aerith faces Cloud.
AERITH
Wow, this sounds like fun. Come on, Cloud!
Usher NPC continues running on ahead with Aerith following. Cloud shrugs. The scene changes to the stage.
NARRATOR
Without warning, an evil shadow appears over the peaceful kingdom of Guardia… Oh, what is to become of Princess Ruza, kidnapped by the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss? Yet, in that very moment of need, the legendary hero, Alfred, arrives in Guardia!
Cloud runs up on stage and faces the audience. A soldier in knight armor twirls onto the stage and points to Cloud.
SOLDIER
Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed?
Staring at the audience, Cloud slowly shakes his head no.
Hey, it’s your line.
Cloud turns his head to the soldier and points at himself.
Yeah, you.
Cloud turns his body to the soldier. The soldier coughs into his hand.
Ahem… Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed? I knooow why… Why you have come! By my soul, you must save Princess Ruza!
The soldier kneels and raises his arms into the air.
Now, go and speak with… the kiiing!
Soldier takes a few steps back. The king twirls onto the stage. Cloud runs over to the king.
KING
Ohhh! The herooo, Alfred! You have come to rescue my beloved Ruza! On the distant peak of a steep precipice dwells the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss—abductor of the helpless Ruza! However… You cannot hope to vanquish the Evil Dragon King as you are now. Talk to he… He who would assist you.
A wizard twirls onto the stage and stands next to the soldier.
Who will you talk to?
CLOUD
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The soldier
-
The wizard
Cloud runs toward whoever is chosen.
SOLDIER (The soldier)
I am but a looowly soldier. What would you have me do?
CLOUD
-
Defeat the Evil Dragon King
-
Defeat the king
NARRATOR (Defeat the Evil Dragon King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Aerith.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Aerith named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Raising her arms toward Cloud.
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
How was that?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast and lowers her arms back down.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
Soldier runs at Evil Dragon King and wails his fists at his.
SOLDIER
Waaaaaah!
Evil Dragon King backhands Soldier, sending him flying to the ground.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! What now, MIGHTY HERO?
CLOUD
-
Run to the princess
-
Run to the king
-
Run for your life
PRINCESS (Run to the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Aerith on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Aerith turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Aerith follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Soldier is still lying on the ground, having been left behind by the others.
SOLDIER
… Someone help!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Run to the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Aerith turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Aerith stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Aerith faces the audience.
AERITH
H-hey! What’s happening?
She pounds her fists against her hips in anger.
You must be joking!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Run for your life)
Wizard and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Aerith stands up and points to Cloud.
AERITH
Hey, Cloud! What in heaven’s name are you doing?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Aerith puts her hands on her hips.
The play’s a disaster! Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Aerith turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
AERITH
Why don’t you shut up, blabbermouth!?
Aerith runs over and punches the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
NARRATOR (Defeat the King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Aerith.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Aerith named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Raising her arms toward Cloud.
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
How was that?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast and lowers her arms back down.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Aerith turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Aerith twirls off the stage. Aerith stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Aerith faces the audience.
AERITH
H-hey! What’s happening?
She pounds her fists against her hips in anger.
You must be joking!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Aerith stands up and points to Cloud.
AERITH
Hey, Cloud! What in heaven’s name are you doing?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Aerith puts her hands on her hips.
The play’s a disaster! Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Aerith turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
AERITH
Why don’t you shut up, blabbermouth!?
Aerith runs over and punches the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Aerith stands up and points to Cloud.
AERITH
Hey, Cloud! What in heaven’s name are you doing?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Aerith puts her hands on her hips.
The play’s a disaster! Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Aerith turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
AERITH
Why don’t you shut up, blabbermouth!?
Aerith runs over and punches the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
WIZARD (The wizard)
I am the great wizard Beaumains. What dost thou wish to know?
CLOUD
-
The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point
-
Princess Ruza’s measurements
WIZARD (The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point)
Ahh, the Evil Dragon King’s weakness. Let me see… Let me seeee… But of course… Truuue love! Only the power of two that love one another can stand victorious against the wicked fangs of the Evil Dragon King. Love is the divine swooord!
NARRATOR
Legendary hero! Look out!!
The Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Aerith.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Aerith named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Raising her arms toward Cloud.
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
How was that?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast and lowers her arms back down.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
WIZARD
Hero! The time is at hand for thee and thy beloved!
Wizard kneels down.
A kiss! The power of truuuue love!
CLOUD
-
Kiss the princess
-
Kiss the king
-
Kiss the Evil Dragon King
PRINCESS (Kiss the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Aerith on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Tifa turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Soldier, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Aerith follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Kiss the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Aerith turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Aerith stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Aerith faces the audience.
AERITH
H-hey! What’s happening?
She pounds her fists against her hips in anger.
You must be joking!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
EVIL DRAGON KING (Kiss the Evil Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Aerith turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Aerith twirls off the stage. Aerith stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Aerith faces the audience.
AERITH
H-hey! What’s happening?
She pounds her fists against her hips in anger.
You must be joking!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
NARRATOR (Princess Ruza’s measurements)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Aerith.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Aerith named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Raising her arms toward Cloud.
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
How was that?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast and lowers her arms back down.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Aerith turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Aerith twirls off the stage. Aerith stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Aerith faces the audience.
AERITH
H-hey! What’s happening?
She pounds her fists against her hips in anger.
You must be joking!
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Aerith stands up and points to Cloud.
AERITH
Hey, Cloud! What in heaven’s name are you doing?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Aerith puts her hands on her hips.
The play’s a disaster! Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Aerith turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
AERITH
Why don’t you shut up, blabbermouth!?
Aerith runs over and punches the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Aerith Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Aerith stands up and points to Cloud.
AERITH
Hey, Cloud! What in heaven’s name are you doing?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Aerith puts her hands on her hips.
The play’s a disaster! Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Aerith turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
AERITH
Why don’t you shut up, blabbermouth!?
Aerith runs over and punches the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
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The scene changes to back at the station, Aerith and Cloud jumping from the Event Square entrance back into the station. Aerith turns to face Cloud.
AERITH
That was fun! Let’s try the gondola next!
They run to the Round Square and Aerith walks toward the ticket booth of the gondola ride.
AERITH
Two, please.
GONDOLA TICKET BOOTH NPC
Two passengers. Thank you.
As Aerith and Cloud board the Gold Saucer.
Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.
They get on the gondola. Aerith looks out the window, while Cloud sits across from her with his arms crossed.
AERITH
Wow! Amazing!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Shooting Roller Coaster.
Oh! Look, Cloud!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Chocobo racers whizz by.
It’s so pretty…
Cloud looks out the window and sees fireworks going off overhead.
…It’s beautiful.
Aerith turns to Cloud and lowers her head.
I was curious when we first met. You look exactly like him. You’re so different, yet you look the same. The way you walk… Your gestures. I saw him in you.
Aerith shakes her head.
But you’re different.
Aerith lowers her head and slow blinks.
Things are different.
The screen pans out to show the entire Gold Saucer.
AERITH
Cloud… I’m searching for you.
CLOUD
…?
AERITH
I want to meet you.
CLOUD
But I’m right here.
AERITH
(I know! I know! What I mean is…) I want to meet… you.
More fireworks go off. The gondola pulls into the Round Square. Cloud and Aerith exit the gondola. He turns to face her. Aerith folds her hands behind her back and leans in.
AERITH
I had a lot of fun tonight. We should do it again sometime.
Aerith drops her hands and straightens her back.
Don’t you like being with me?
CLOUD
-
Not really
-
Don’t be silly
AERITH (Not really)
Crossing her arms and looks away from Cloud.
Oh, don’t tease!
She faces Cloud again and puts her hand up to her mouth.
AERITH (Don’t be silly)
Cloud shakes his head.
Well, that’s a relief. Next time we come here, we’ll try all the rides.
She puts her hand up to her mouth.
AERITH
Oh, it’s getting late. We’d better head back.
Cloud nods and then he and Aerith head for the station.
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The scene changes to Cloud in his bedroom. He is stairing out the window with his arms crossed. There is a knock at the door. Cloud turns and takes a few steps toward the door. Tifa walks in and meets him halfway in the room. She lowers her head and brings her hands up.
TIFA
Cloud…
CLOUD
What is it?
TIFA
…
She brushes her hair behind her ear.
I had what to say all worked out, but… now I’m kinda embarrassed…
She nods and puts her hands together.
Hey, Cloud. Why don’t the two of us sneak out of here and have some fun together?
Tifa runs around and pushes Cloud from behind, toward the door.
Come on! Let’s go!
CLOUD
H-hey…
Tifa, followed by Cloud jump into the station. A Gold Saucer employee is standing by the entrance to the Event Square.
GOLD SAUCER EMPLOYEE NPC
Tonight’s Enchantment Night. All of the attractions are free of charge. How about it, you two? There’s even a great show on at the Event Square. It will be starting soon!
Tifa turns to Cloud and brushes her hair behind her ear.
TIFA
Come on! Let’s go take a look!
They enter the Event Square theater. There’s an usher by the entrance.
USHER NPC
Congratulations!! You are our 100th couple today! You two will play the leads in tonight’s show!!
CLOUD
Wha…?
USHER NPC
Don’t worry. There’s nothing to it. Just play it however you see fit, and our cast will cover for you.
Usher NPC begins to walk ahead, then stops and faces Cloud and Tifa.
Please. This way.
CLOUD
H-hey!
Tifa faces Cloud.
TIFA
This sounds like fun. Come on, Cloud.
Usher NPC continues running on ahead with Tifa following. Cloud shrugs. The scene changes to the stage.
NARRATOR
Without warning, an evil shadow appears over the peaceful kingdom of Guardia… Oh, what is to become of Princess Ruza, kidnapped by the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss? Yet, in that very moment of need, the legendary hero, Alfred, arrives in Guardia!
Cloud runs up on stage and faces the audience. A soldier in knight armor twirls onto the stage and points to Cloud.
SOLDIER
Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed?
Staring at the audience, Cloud slowly shakes his head no.
Hey, it’s your line.
Cloud turns his head to the soldier and points at himself.
Yeah, you.
Cloud turns his body to the soldier. The soldier coughs into his hand.
Ahem… Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed? I knooow why… Why you have come! By my soul, you must save Princess Ruza!
The soldier kneels and raises his arms into the air.
Now, go and speak with… the kiiing!
Soldier takes a few steps back. The king twirls onto the stage. Cloud runs over to the king.
KING
Ohhh! The herooo, Alfred! You have come to rescue my beloved Ruza! On the distant peak of a steep precipice dwells the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss—abductor of the helpless Ruza! However… You cannot hope to vanquish the Evil Dragon King as you are now. Talk to he… He who would assist you.
A wizard twirls onto the stage and stands next to the soldier.
Who will you talk to?
CLOUD
-
The soldier
-
The wizard
Cloud runs toward whoever is chosen.
SOLDIER (The soldier)
I am but a looowly soldier. What would you have me do?
CLOUD
-
Defeat the Evil Dragon King
-
Defeat the king
NARRATOR (Defeat the Evil Dragon King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Tifa.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Tifa named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Like that, right?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
Soldier runs at Evil Dragon King and wails his fists at him.
SOLDIER
Waaaaaah!
Evil Dragon King backhands Soldier, sending him flying to the ground.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! What now, MIGHTY HERO?
CLOUD
-
Run to the princess
-
Run to the king
-
Run for your life
PRINCESS (Run to the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Tifa on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Tifa turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Tifa follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Soldier is still lying on the ground, having been left behind by the others.
SOLDIER
… Someone help!
The screen fades to black.
KING (Run to the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Tifa turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Tifa stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Tifa faces the audience.
TIFA
H-hey! What’s going on?
She puts her hands on her hips.
It… It can’t end like this!
The screen fades to black.
KING (Run for your life)
Wizard and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Tifa stands up and points to Cloud.
TIFA
Cloud, be serious! You hate being in a play with me that much?
Wizard and King stop twirling. Tifa puts her hands to her side.
Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Tifa turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
TIFA
Shut up!!
Tifa does a flying kick that hits the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
NARRATOR (Defeat the King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Tifa.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Tifa named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Like that, right?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Tifa turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Tifa twirls off the stage. Tifa stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Tifa faces the audience.
TIFA
H-hey! What’s going on?
She puts her hands on her hips.
It… It can’t end like this!
The screen fades to black.
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Tifa stands up and points to Cloud.
TIFA
Cloud, be serious! You hate being in a play with me that much?
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Tifa puts her hands to her side.
Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Tifa turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
TIFA
Shut up!!
Tifa does a flying kick that hits the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Tifa stands up and points to Cloud.
TIFA
Cloud, be serious! You hate being in a play with me that much?
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Tifa puts her hands to her side.
Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Tifa turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
TIFA
Shut up!!
Tifa does a flying kick that hits the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
WIZARD (The wizard)
I am the great wizard Beaumains. What dost thou wish to know?
CLOUD
-
The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point
-
Princess Ruza’s measurements
WIZARD (The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point)
Ahh, the Evil Dragon King’s weakness. Let me see… Let me seeee… But of course… Truuue love! Only the power of two that love one another can stand victorious against the wicked fangs of the Evil Dragon King. Love is the divine swooord!
NARRATOR
Legendary hero! Look out!!
The Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Tifa.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Tifa named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Like that, right?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
WIZARD
Hero! The time is at hand for thee and thy beloved!
Wizard kneels down.
A kiss! The power of truuuue love!
CLOUD
-
Kiss the princess
-
Kiss the king
-
Kiss the Evil Dragon King
PRINCESS (Kiss the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Tifa on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Tifa turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Soldier, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Tifa follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
KING (Kiss the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Tifa turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Tifa stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Tifa faces the audience.
TIFA
H-hey! What’s going on?
She puts her hands on her hips.
It… It can’t end like this!
The screen fades to black.
EVIL DRAGON KING (Kiss the Evil Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Tifa turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Tifa twirls off the stage. Tifa stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Tifa faces the audience.
TIFA
H-hey! What’s going on?
She puts her hands on her hips.
It… It can’t end like this!
The screen fades to black.
NARRATOR (Princess Ruza’s measurements)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Tifa.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Tifa named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Like that, right?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Tifa turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Tifa twirls off the stage. Tifa stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Tifa faces the audience.
TIFA
H-hey! What’s going on?
She puts her hands on her hips.
It… It can’t end like this!
The screen fades to black.
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Tifa stands up and points to Cloud.
TIFA
Cloud, be serious! You hate being in a play with me that much?
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Tifa puts her hands to her side.
Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Tifa turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
TIFA
Shut up!!
Tifa does a flying kick that hits the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Tifa stands up and points to Cloud.
TIFA
Cloud, be serious! You hate being in a play with me that much?
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Tifa puts her hands to her side.
Now I’m mad!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Tifa turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
TIFA
Shut up!!
Tifa does a flying kick that hits the Evil Dragon King and sends him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
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The scene changes to back at the station, Tifa and Cloud jumping from the Event Square entrance back into the station. Tifa turns to face Cloud.
TIFA
Hehehe! That was so silly. Let’s try the gondola next.
They run to the Round Square and Tifa walks toward the ticket booth of the gondola ride.
Two, please.
GONDOLA TICKET BOOTH NPC
Two passengers. Thank you.
As Tifa and Cloud board the Gold Saucer...
Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.
They get on the gondola. Tifa looks out the window, while Cloud sits across from her with his arms crossed.
TIFA
Wow, it’s so pretty!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Shooting Roller Coaster.
Look, Cloud!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Chocobo racers whizz by.
Look at that!
Cloud looks out the window and sees fireworks going off overhead.
…So beautiful.
Tifa lowers her head.
…Should I just go ahead and say it?
CLOUD
Say what?
Tifa lifts her head and looks out the window again.
TIFA
I bet Aerith would have no problem.
The screen pans out to show the entire Gold Saucer.
Um, Cloud… Being old friends makes this difficult. It’s so hard to find the right moment.
CLOUD
Uhhh…
TIFA
Um, Cloud… I…
More fireworks go off.
……………
The gondola pulls into the Round Square. Cloud and Tifa exit the gondola. He turns to face her.
TIFA
Cloud, I really had fun tonight.
CLOUD
By the way, what was it you wanted to say before?
TIFA
N-nothing!
She raises her hands to her mouth.
Oh, nothing…
Cloud tilts his head to the side.
CLOUD
?
TIFA
Look at the time. We should be getting back.
Cloud nods and then he and Tifa head for the station.
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The scene changes to Cloud in his bedroom. He is staring out the window with his arms crossed. There is a knock at the door.
YUFFIE
Cloud, are you awake?
Cloud turns and takes a few steps toward the door. Yuffie walks in and meets him halfway in the room.
CLOUD
What is it?
Yuffie lowers her head.
YUFFIE
Would you… c-come out with me for a bit?
She raises her head back up.
CLOUD
Huh? Where to?
Yuffie runs around and pushes Cloud toward the door.
YUFFIE
Let’s just go!
CLOUD
H-hey…
Cloud and Yuffie jump into the station. A Gold Saucer employee is standing by the entrance to the Event Square.
GOLD SAUCER EMPLOYEE NPC
Tonight’s Enchantment Night. All of the attractions are free of charge. How about it, you two? There’s even a great show on at the Event Square. It will be starting soon!
Yuffie turns to Cloud and raises her arm.
YUFFIE
Cloud, let’s go and have a look!
They enter the Event Square theater. There’s an usher by the entrance.
USHER NPC
Congratulations!! You are our 100th couple today! You two will play the leads in tonight’s show!!
CLOUD
Wha…?
USHER NPC
Don’t worry. There’s nothing to it. Just play it however you see fit, and our cast will cover for you.
Usher NPC begins to walk ahead, then stops and faces Cloud and Yuffie.
Please. This way.
CLOUD
H-hey!
Yuffie faces Cloud.
YUFFIE
I’m not sure what’s going on, but let’s give it a try, Cloud.
Usher NPC continues running on ahead with Yuffie following. Cloud shrugs. The scene changes to the stage.
NARRATOR
Without warning, an evil shadow appears over the peaceful kingdom of Guardia… Oh, what is to become of Princess Ruza, kidnapped by the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss? Yet, in that very moment of need, the legendary hero, Alfred, arrives in Guardia!
Cloud runs up on stage and faces the audience. A soldier in knight armor twirls onto the stage and points to Cloud.
SOLDIER
Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed?
Staring at the audience, Cloud slowly shakes his head no.
Hey, it’s your line.
Cloud turns his head to the soldier and points at himself.
Yeah, you.
Cloud turns his body to the soldier. The soldier coughs into his hand.
Ahem… Ahhh, YOU must be the legendary hero… Alfreeed? I knooow why… Why you have come! By my soul, you must save Princess Ruza!
The soldier kneels and raises his arms into the air.
Now, go and speak with… the kiiing!
Soldier takes a few steps back. The king twirls onto the stage. Cloud runs over to the king.
KING
Ohhh! The herooo, Alfred! You have come to rescue my beloved Ruza! On the distant peak of a steep precipice dwells the Evil Dragon King, Varvadoss—abductor of the helpless Ruza! However… You cannot hope to vanquish the Evil Dragon King as you are now. Talk to he… He who would assist you.
A wizard twirls onto the stage and stands next to the soldier.
Who will you talk to?
CLOUD
-
The soldier
-
The wizard
Cloud runs toward whoever is chosen.
SOLDIER (The soldier)
I am but a looowly soldier. What would you have me do?
CLOUD
-
Defeat the Evil Dragon King
-
Defeat the king
NARRATOR (Defeat the Evil Dragon King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Yuffie.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Yuffie named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Was that okay?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
Soldier runs at Evil Dragon King and wails his fists at him.
SOLDIER
Waaaaaah!
Evil Dragon King backhands Soldier, sending him flying to the ground.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! What now, MIGHTY HERO?
CLOUD
-
Run to the princess
-
Run to the king
-
Run for your life
PRINCESS (Run to the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Yuffie on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Yuffie turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Yuffie follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Soldier is still lying on the ground, having been left behind by the others.
SOLDIER
… Someone help!
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Run to the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Yuffie turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Yuffie stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Yuffie faces the audience.
YUFFIE
W-what?
She raises her hand in the air.
That’s it?
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Run for your life)
Wizard and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Yuffie stands up and points to Cloud.
YUFFIE
Hey! Cloud! I was trying hard to be serious!
Wizard and King stop twirling. Yuffie puts her fists together.
Now I’m pissed!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Yuffie turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
YUFFIE
Shut it!!
Yuffie runs over and gut punches the Evil Dragon King, sending him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
NARRATOR (Defeat the King)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Yuffie.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Yuffie named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Was that okay?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Yuffie turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Yuffie twirls off the stage. Yuffie stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Yuffie faces the audience.
YUFFIE
W-what?
She raises her hand in the air.
That’s it?
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Yuffie stands up and points to Cloud.
YUFFIE
Hey! Cloud! I was trying hard to be serious!
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Yuffie puts her fists together.
Now I’m pissed!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Yuffie turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
YUFFIE
Shut it!!
Yuffie runs over and gut punches the Evil Dragon King, sending him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Yuffie stands up and points to Cloud.
YUFFIE
Hey! Cloud! I was trying hard to be serious!
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Yuffie puts her fists together.
Now I’m pissed!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Yuffie turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
YUFFIE
Shut it!!
Yuffie runs over and gut punches the Evil Dragon King, sending him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
WIZARD (The wizard)
I am the great wizard Beaumains. What dost thou wish to know?
CLOUD
-
The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point
-
Princess Ruza’s measurements
WIZARD (The Eeeevil Dragon King’s weak point)
Ahh, the Evil Dragon King’s weakness. Let me see… Let me seeee… But of course… Truuue love! Only the power of two that love one another can stand victorious against the wicked fangs of the Evil Dragon King. Love is the divine swooord!
NARRATOR
Legendary hero! Look out!!
The Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Yuffie.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Yuffie named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Was that okay?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha! Have at you, hero Alfred! And do not trouble yourself with how I came to know your name.
WIZARD
Hero! The time is at hand for thee and thy beloved!
Wizard kneels down.
A kiss! The power of truuuue love!
CLOUD
-
Kiss the princess
-
Kiss the king
-
Kiss the Evil Dragon King
PRINCESS (Kiss the princess)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses Yuffie on the hand.
Cloud… I mean Alfred…
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud and Yuffie turn to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Soldier, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Cloud and Yuffie follow.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (Kiss the king)
Cloud runs over, bends down, and kisses King on the hand.
Oh, Alfred… I share thy feelings.
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Arrrggh! Curseeees! I am no match for the power of love!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air, offstage.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud, who is standing beside the king, turns to face him.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Yuffie turns and stares at the group.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
King, Cloud, Soldier, and Wizard twirl off of the stage. Yuffie stares at them.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Yuffie faces the audience.
YUFFIE
W-what?
She raises her hand in the air.
That’s it?
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
EVIL DRAGON KING (Kiss the Evil Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Yuffie turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Yuffie twirls off the stage. Yuffie stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Yuffie faces the audience.
YUFFIE
W-what?
She raises her hand in the air.
That’s it?
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
NARRATOR (Princess Ruza’s measurements)
Legendary hero! Look out!!
Evil Dragon King flies onto the stage, carrying Yuffie.
EVIL DRAGON KING
YOU THERE! You DARE ignore the Evil Dragon King!? Ga, ha, ha, ha, haaaa! It is I, the Eeevil Dragon King, Varvadoss! As you can see, the princess has not been harmed. I have been waiting for yoooou!
Special Note: The game has Yuffie named as Princess here.
PRINCESS
Please help me, legendary hero!
She turns to the dragon.
Was that okay?
She faces back to Cloud and the stage cast.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Who is your enemy? Come, let us here it!
CLOUD
-
The Eeevil… Dragon King
-
The king
-
The soldier
EVIL DRAGON KING (The Eeevil… Dragon King)
Cloud runs over and kisses Evil Dragon King on the hand.
What the…!?
Evil Dragon King places its hands on the sides of its face.
Urrrggh!
Evil Dragon King blasts into the air offstage and is replaced by a young woman in a blue dress.
BLUE DRESS WOMAN NPC
I am in your debt! You have released me from the cuuuurse, and I have regained my true fooorm.
KING
Oh, BEHOLD… Love… hath triumphed!
Cloud turns to face the king.
Now, let us retire… to the celebration banquet!
Yuffie turns to face the king.
WIZARD and SOLDIER
Indeed! Indeed!
Everyone but Yuffie twirls off the stage. Yuffie stands there, staring at them as they twirl away.
NARRATOR
Oh, how profound the power of love. And so the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Alfred, comes to a happy conclusion.
Yuffie faces the audience.
YUFFIE
W-what?
She raises her hand in the air.
That’s it?
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The king)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Yuffie stands up and points to Cloud.
YUFFIE
Hey! Cloud! I was trying hard to be serious!
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Yuffie puts her fists together.
Now I’m pissed!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Yuffie turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
YUFFIE
Shut it!!
Yuffie runs over and gut punches the Evil Dragon King, sending him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
To Yuffie Gondola | To The Spy
KING (The soldier)
Wizard, Soldier, and King begin to twirl.
Argh! Enough!
Yuffie stands up and points to Cloud.
YUFFIE
Hey! Cloud! I was trying hard to be serious!
Wizard, Soldier, and King stop twirling. Yuffie puts her fists together.
Now I’m pissed!!
She runs over to Cloud and slaps him, causing Cloud to spin around and fall to the floor.
EVIL DRAGON KING
Ga, ha, ha, ha, ha! Soooo, you have courage enough to ignore ME!?
Yuffie turns and faces Evil Dragon King.
YUFFIE
Shut it!!
Yuffie runs over and gut punches the Evil Dragon King, sending him flying backwards off of the stage.
NARRATOR
O-oh my! What an unusually strong princess! Thus, the curtain falls, and our tale of the legendary hero, Ruza, comes to a happy conclusion.
The screen fades to black.
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The scene changes to back at the station, Yuffie and Cloud jumping from the Event Square entrance back into the station. Yuffie turns to face Cloud.
YUFFIE
I didn’t get that at all, but let’s try the gondola next.
They run to the Round Square and Yuffie walks toward the ticket booth of the gondola ride.
YUFFIE
There’s two of us.
GONDOLA TICKET BOOTH NPC
Two passengers. Thank you.
As Yuffie and Cloud board the Gold Saucer.
Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.
They get on the gondola. Yuffie leans out the window behind her bench, while Cloud sits across from her with his arms crossed.
YUFFIE
Wow!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Shooting Roller Coaster.
Cooool!
Cloud looks out the window and sees the Chocobo racers whizz by.
Cloud!
Cloud looks out the window and sees fireworks going off overhead. Yuffie turns around and stis down on her bench, facing Cloud.
Cloud?
Yuffie shakes her head, stands up, and leans in to kiss Cloud on the cheek. Cloud straightens in surprise and blinks. Yuffie sits back down on her bench.
CLOUD
…
Yuffie lowers her head and rubs the back of it with her hand.
YUFFIE
It just felt like the time was right…
CLOUD
…
Yuffie lowers her arm, raises her head, and faces out the window, away from Cloud.
YUFFIE
…that’s all.
The screen pans out to show the entire Gold Saucer.
CLOUD
…
YUFFIE
H-hey! Say somethin’, will ya?
CLOUD
…
YUFFIE
It’s embarrassing!
CLOUD
…
YUFFIE
Say somethiiiiing!
CLOUD
…Something.
More fireworks go off along with the sound of a slap. The gondola pulls into the Round Square. Cloud and Yuffie exit the gondola. He turns to face her, while Yuffie faces the gondola, away from him.
YUFFIE
I’ll sleep really well tonight.
She turns to face Cloud.
Thanks for coming out with me.
Cloud nods.
YUFFIE
Well, shouldn’t we start heading back now, Cloud?
Cloud and Yuffie head for the station.
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The scene changes to Cloud in his bedroom. He is stairing out the window with his arms crossed. There is a knock at the door.
BARRETT
Yo, Cloud. You awake?
Cloud turns and takes a few steps toward the door. Barrett walks in and meets him halfway in the room.
CLOUD
What is it?
Barrett shrugs.
BARRETT
Uh, I was, er… thinkin’ we could go for a walk…
Barrett lowers his arms.
CLOUD
What? Just the two of us?
BARRETT
Sure. Why not? Look, don’t make me repeat myself. C’mon!
Barrett starts to walk toward the door. Cloud shrugs and follows. Cloud jumps into the station, followed by Barrett. A Gold Saucer employee is standing by the entrance to the Event Square.
GOLD SAUCER EMPLOYEE NPC
Tonight’s Enchantment Night. All of the attractions are free of charge. How about it, you two? There’s even a great show on at the Event Square. It will be starting soon!
Barrett turns to Cloud and raises his arm.
BARRETT
Wanna take a peek?
They enter the Event Square theater. There’s an usher by the entrance.
USHER NPC
Congratulations!! You are our 100th couple today! Oh, uh, never mind.
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The scene changes to back at the station, Barrett and Cloud jumping from the Event Square entrance back into the station. Barrett turns to face Cloud.
BARRETT
Let’s go somewhere we can talk in peace.
They run to the Round Square and Barrett stops in front of the gondola.
BARRETT
Hang on a sec! Two guys gettin’ on a ride together? Well, uh, mebbe that’s cool…
Barrett walks toward the ticket booth of the gondola ride.
Yo. Two.
GONDOLA TICKET BOOTH NPC
Two passengers. Thank you.
As Barrett and Cloud board the Gold Saucer.
Please relax and enjoy the beautiful sights of the Gold Saucer.
They get on the gondola. Barret sits with his arms crossed and taps his foot, while Cloud sits across from him with his arms crossed. After a while, they look out the window and see fireworks going off overhead. Barrett leans in slightly toward Cloud.
BARRETT
Havin’ fun, are ya—watchin’ fireworks with me!!?
Cloud faces Barrett.
CLOUD
You think I’m happy about this?
Barrett gestures his arm toward the window’s view.
BARRETT
You should’ve invited one of the others if ya wan’ed to do stuff like this.
Cloud leans in slightly.
CLOUD
‘One of the others’?
Barrett raises his arms in a shrug.
BARRETT
You know damn well who I mean!
He lowers his arms.
Tifa or Aerith…
Cloud throws his head and arms back.
CLOUD
(Hooo-boy.)
BARRETT
The hell’s that supposed to mean?
Barrett raises his hands to his face.
Wait. You sayin’ I should bring Marin?
Barrett lowers his arms and shakes his head.
Forget it!
Barrett crosses his arms and turns his head away from Cloud.
Ain’t no way I’d let her be around a wacko like you.
Barrett turns his head to face the sky.
Marin’s my pride and joy.
The screen pans out to show the entire Gold Saucer.
BARRETT
Marin… I wish she could see these fireworks. Why’d I have to end up here with you? Shit! Pisses me off! Shut those fireworks the hell up!
Gunfire goes off.
Shut up!!
More fireworks and gunfire go off. The gondola pulls into the Round Square. Cloud and Barrett exit the gondola. Cloud turns to face Barrett.
BARRETT
Oh man, I’m beat. Let’s head back.
Cloud nods and then he and Barrett head for the station.
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Back at the station. Cait is skulking out to the Ghost Square entrance. Cloud and date land in the station and notice him.
AERITH
Hey… What’s Cait up to?
TIFA
It’s… Cait. He’s acting strange.
YUFFIE
Huh… Isn’t that Cait? What’s he up to?
BARRETT
It’s Cait… The hell’s he sneakin’ about for?
Cait, who hasn’t noticed them, pulls out the Keystone and looks at it.
CLOUD
!!
Cait puts the Keystone away.
That’s the Keystone… Hey! Cait!
Cait jumps up, startled, and runs. If Cloud tries to do other things beside chase Cait, his date will stop him.
If Cloud tries to buy tickets for the Shooter Coaster at Speed Square…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
This is no time for a ride! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
If Cloud tries to buy a ticket for the gondola at Round Square…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
This is no time for a ride! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
If Cloud tries to make reservations at the Ghost Hotel in the Ghost Square…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
There’s no time to relax! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
If Cloud tries to register for a battle at the Battle Square…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
There’s no time for this! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
If Cloud tries to enter the arcade at Wonder Square…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
There’s no time for this! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
If Cloud tries to take the ropeway and leave the Gold Saucer…
AERITH
We don’t have time for this! Let’s hurry after Cait!
TIFA
There’s no time for this! Let’s go after Cait!
YUFFIE
Should we be doing this? I thought we were after Cait?
BARRETT
The hell’re ya doin’!? We gotta go after Cait!
After chasing Cait around the Gold Saucer, they eventually run into the betting lounge of Chocobo Square and find Cait. He sees them and runs around to the back of the middle counter.
FEMALE STAFF BY ENTRANCE NPC
Sir! Please!
MAN BY STAFFROOM NPC
Huh?
MAN NPC
Huh?
WOMAN NPC
What’s going on?
Cloud and date chase Cait around the table and they head back out of the building. A helicopter is outside. Cait runs toward it.
CAIT
Over here! The Keystone!
Cait throws the Keystone to the helicopter. Zeng, who is standing on a side panel attached to the helicopter, catches it.
ZENG
Well done.
The helicopter flies away and Cloud and date catch up to Cait.
CLOUD
Hey!
Cait turns to face them.
Noo j-j-juist hold oan. Ah’m no goin’ tae run or hide. Aye, ah was a spy. Ah’m a Shin-Ra agent.
AERITH
Lowering her head.
We trusted you! How could you!?
TIFA
You’re joking… right!?
YUFFIE
…
BARRETT
Raising his fists.
You lyin’, double-crossin’……
CAIT
It cannae be helped. What’s done is done. How ‘boot we go oan like nothin’ ever happened?
CLOUD
You’ve got a lot of nerve, Cait! Do you really think we’ll just let you tag along not that we know you’re a spy!?
CAIT
Then what’re ye goin’ tae dae? Smash me tae pieces? Ye’d be wastin’ yer time anyway. This body’s juist a toy. The real me’s at the Shin-Ra headquarters in Midgar. Ah’m controllin’ this toy cat from there.
AERITH
Puts her hands on her hips.
So, you work for Shin-Ra. Who? Who are you? Tell us!
TIFA
So, the real you works for Shin-Ra. Who are you!?
YUFFIE
Raises her arms.
Shin-Ra!? Who are you!?
BARRETT
Pointing at Cait.
Who the hell are ya!? What’s your real name!?
CAIT
Whoa! Ah cannae tell ye that!
CLOUD
This is going nowhere.
CAIT
Ye’r right. Talkin’ won’t dae any good, so can we juist move oan?
CLOUD
You can’t be serious?
CAIT
Okay, so ah’m a Shin-Ra employee. But we’re no entirely enemies. See, there’s somethin’ aboot ye that’s bin botherin’ me. It’s the way that ye live. Ye dinnae get paid. Ye dinnae get praised. Yet, ye still risk yer lives, an’ continue oan yer journey. Seein’ that makes me… …It makes me think aboot mah own life. Ah dinnae think ah’d feel tae good if things ended this way.
AERITH
Blah, blah, blah.
TIFA
You’re lying again.
YUFFIE
Sounds suspicious to me.
BARRETT
Hmph! You ain’t foolin’ us this time!
CLOUD
You won’t tell us who you are. Once a spy, always a spy. We can’t move on with someone like you. Get real.
CAIT
Juist as ah thought. Talkin’ won’t make a wee bit o’ difference. Luckily, ah prepared fer this. Listen…
From some sort of device…
MARIN OVER DEVICE TEXT
Daddy! Tifa!
AERITH
Raising her hand to her mouth.
Hey, that’s Marin!
TIFA
Marin!
CLOUD
If date was with Yuffie…
Marin?
BARRETT
M-Marin!?
Special Note: Marin's dialogue changes here depending on the date.
MARIN OVER DEVICE TEXT
To Aerith: Oh! It’s the flower lady! Will you—
To Tifa: Tifa! Hey, Tifa!
With Yuffie date: Oh! It’s Cloud! Cloud, will you—
To Barrett: Daddy! Daddy! It’s me!
CAIT
Ye’v nae choice but tae dae as ah say.
CLOUD
You’re the lowest.
CAIT
Ah didnae wantae dae this—dirty tricks, takin’ hostages… But that’s how it’s turned oot. There’s nae room fer negotiations, so let’s all juist carry oan like before.
Cait begins to walk up the stairs, but then turns around.
If Cloud found out what the Keystone was for before this GS visit…
CAIT
We’re off tae the Temple o’ th’ Ancients tomorrow, right? Ah know where it is. Ah’ll tell ye later. O’ course, we’ll arrive after Shin-Ra, but ye’ll juist have tae deal wi’ that.
If Cloud did not find out what the Keystone was for before this GS visit…
CAIT
Oh, ye didnae seem tae know this, but… …the Keystone is the key to the Temple o’ th’ Ancients. We’re still goin’ aren’t we? Ah know where it is. Ah’ll tell ye later. O’ course, we’ll arrive after Shin-Ra, but ye’ll juist have tae deal with that.
Cait bounds away. Cloud lowers his head.
CLOUD
We’re stuck. We’ll have to do as he says.
AERITH
Lowers her head.
I wonder if Marin’s all right… And what about Mum?
TIFA
Lowers her head.
Marin…
YUFFIE
Lowers her head.
Yeah.
BARRETT
Lowers his head.
Sorry, Cloud.
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Cloud wakes up back in his hotel room. As he enters the lobby, the others are all waiting for him.
CAIT
A wee bit slower today, aye? Right, aboot the Temple o’ th’ Ancients… We should head eastwards oot tae sea, usin’ the Tiny Bronco. Shall we get crackin’? Who’s goin’?
Aerith raises her hand.
AERITH
I want to go! I’m going for sure!
Aerith is non-optional for this part, but if Cloud talks to the others…
BARRETT
I’m comin’ too, Cloud! Gotta keep movin’!
TIFA
I feel a little… No, forget it. Let’s get going.
NANAKI
I’m so excited that my tail’s gone straight. Let’s go, Cloud!
YUFFIE
I’m getting a bit excited.
CAIT
The Temple o’ th’ Ancients is tae the east. Shall we get movin’?
VINCENT
The Temple of the Ancients… This shall prove interesting.
CID
I don’t care who’s going! Let’s just set off!
Once the third party member is chosen, they head for the exit of the Ghost Hotel.
CAIT
See ye later then.
If the group visits Wonder Square…
FORTUNE TELLER
One fortune: 50 gil
That which you seek is southeast.
Cloud, Aerith, and the other leave the Gold Saucer and head toward the Temple of the Ancients.