| abstract | - (Kingdom of Nohr: Woods of the Forlorn. The Avatar, Ryoma, and Takumi are teleported back. Then the scene transitions)
* Avatar: And just like that...we're back in Nohr. Amazing...
* Takumi: Yeah. Did all that stuff with the Rainbow Sage actually happen? Or was it a dream?
* Ryoma: It was no dream, Brother. The wisdom he imparted to us was real. I've never been more ready to take on King Garon!
* Avatar: Let's not forget his other practical words of advice... Nohr's army passed through this area looking for us. So we should head in the opposite direction right away!
* Ryoma: Right. Our best bet is to head northeast. There's a direct route that will take us very close to the royal castle. And remember...we may have evaded their forces for now... But we can't let our guard drop, even for a moment.
* Avatar: Understood. (Kingdom of Nohr: Fort Dragonfall)
* Avatar: That's quite a fort. Are we going through it, Ryoma?
* Ryoma: Yes. It's the fastest way to get to the royal castle. And if we encounter resistance, the enclosed space will actually favor us. We can't be surrounded by a large army in there.
* Avatar: Sounds like a solid strategy to me. I'm fascinated by the structure...I can't wait to see the inside.
* Ryoma: As am I. The fort itself was built partially from the remains of a dragon!
* Avatar: So that's why it's called Fort Dragonfall...
* Ryoma: Yes. You look upon the carcass of an ancient, legendary beast. Its bones and carcass never seemed to deteriorate, even in death. Eventually, someone got the idea to incorporate them into this fort. In any case, it appears completely unguarded at the moment. Let's move forward.
* Avatar: You heard him! (Scene transitions to the battlefield, inside the fort. The Hoshidan royals enter from an inaccessible room)
* Avatar: You would think the Nohrian army would have left SOMEONE behind, right? Yet again, it seems they've just left a major facility abandoned...
* Ryoma: You're right. I'd definitely rather have discovered a token resistance. This doesn't feel right... (The fort shakes)
* Avatar: Whoa...what was that?
* Ryoma: I don't know! It could have been an earthquake... We should evacuate for the time being.
* Avatar: Good idea. Let's get to the exit, everyone! (Sakura and Ryoma try to come back the way they entered, but the road is blocked)
* Ryoma: What?! This isn't possible...
* Avatar: What is it? Why aren't you moving?
* Ryoma: The exit was right here...but now it's gone!
* Avatar: Maybe it's an illusion. We've seen this kind of thing before...
* ???: Gahaha! This is no illusion, Avatar.
* Avatar: Oh, no...not again... (Iago teleports in front of the siblings)
* Iago: Well, it sounds like I've lost the element of surprise. Boohoo.
* Avatar: What are you doing, Iago? Again, we've got you outnumbered.
* Iago: Oh ho ho! As if I'd grace this battle with my own physical presence. No, there's quite simply no need for me to get my hands dirty...
* Avatar: Then what's your plan? Destroy the fort on top of us? You know it's made out of an indestructible dragon, right?
* Iago: Well, of course! Why else do you think I chose this location to corner you? The dragon is even more indestructible than you can imagine...
* Avatar: What are you talking about? Everyone, look at the floor! It's...it's covered in some kind of acid!
* Iago: Bingo, Hoshidan prince/princess! Stomach acid, to be precise. You're about to be dinner for a dragon that hasn't eaten in a VERY long time!
* Azura: He's...he's reviving the dragon somehow! Avatar...I don't think this is mere illusion!
* Iago: Oh, it's real. Dip your toes in that acid, and you'll see just how real. Compliments of King Garon, of course. He's entrusted me with some rather fabulous new powers. Bwahaha!
* Azura: I should have known you wouldn't be capable of something like this on your own.
* Iago: Ooh...the blue-haired one is being MEAN to me! No matter. I can ignore a minor affront like that...since you're about to die and all.
* Azura: ...
* Avatar: Dragon or not, these walls can't hold us! Everyone, we just need to break through to the outside. Give me a hand! Hyaaah! (The Avatar moves next to a wall)
* Avatar: I...I can't make a dent...
* Iago: Oh, foolish Avatar... Did you really expect to be able to break through the rib cage of an elder dragon? There's only one way out of here, and I assure you, it isn't pleasant. Also, you'll die. In case that wasn't clear.
* Avatar: What do we do?
* Iago: Just sit back and enjoy being digested. It's all you can do. Actually, if you're bored, I suppose I can give you a few new friends to play with. Enjoy! (Two Faceless are summoned at Iago's sides)
* Faceless: GRRRRRAAAH!
* Avatar: Faceless! Watch out, everyone!
* Iago: I know—I'm too generous. These lovelies may end up sparing you a wonderfully delicious death by digestion. Either way, I'll be watching from a cozy chair at the palace. Bwahaha! (Iago teleports away while the Avatar moves in his direction)
* Avatar: Damn you, Iago! All right, our weapons and magic do nothing against these walls. What can we do?
* Azura: Perhaps if I sing...
* Avatar: I don't know, Azura. I don't want you to suffer...
* Azura: But my song may be able to break the curse. It could be our only way out!
* Avatar: But last time... I saw what happened...
* Azura: Please, Avatar. Don't worry about that. Remember what I told you? I may suffer a little bit, but I'll always be fine. I can deal with a little pain if it means saving all of our lives!
* Avatar: Very well...
* Azura: There is just one thing. I'll need you and the others to defeat the Faceless before I begin. My song can be disrupted by the sounds they're making... I'm afraid it won't be powerful enough to break Iago's spell until they're gone.
* Avatar: You can count on us. Just promise that you won't do any permanent damage to yourself, OK?
* Azura: Yes. I'll be fine. You can trust me.
* Avatar: All right. Everyone, forget trying to escape. Focus your attention on the Faceless! Let's take 'em down!
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