| abstract | - (The Nohrian Royals run to the top of a hill and find a fortress at the other side. The scene then transitions)
* Azura: This is it... Fort Jinya. This is essentially Hoshido's front line. It's rumored to be impregnable. Seizing it is tantamount to conquering Hoshido. We must not fail.
* Avatar: *sigh* Of course it's impregnable. Why is it never easy?
* Azura: We should brace ourselves. We will likely be battling people we know in there.
* Avatar: I'm ready. We've made it this far... There's no turning back now. It's just like Xander said. No matter who we lose...or who we end up hurting... We must do what we must do to bring peace to this war-torn land.
* Azura: You're right. Even if I must defeat the siblings I grew up with... It is for a higher purpose. Neither of us should regret the events to come. We're in this together, Avatar. I will follow you to the end.
* Avatar: Thank you, Azura. Your support gives me strength. Well, there’s no reason to postpone this any longer. The soldiers inside have likely already realized we're here. We should attack first, before they do. Let's go. (Scene transitions)
* Yukimura: Lady Sakura, what are you still doing here? You must escape! NOW!
* Sakura: Wh-what's the matter, Yukimura? You're out of breath!
* Yukimura: Milady, you must stop healing our soldiers and retreat. There isn't a moment to lose. Lord/Lady Avatar and his/her army are outside the fort, preparing for battle.
* Sakura: Avatar's here? ...I see. Then I will j-join the fight.
* Yukimura: You don't know what you're saying. You need to get back to the castle right—
* Sakura: I WILL NOT LEAVE!
* Yukimura: L-Lady Sakura?!
* Sakura: I'm sorry, Yukimura. I know you're only looking out for me. But I'm no longer a powerless princess. I will f-fight for my kingdom. I refuse to leave these soldiers behind and be the only one who escapes! Please, Yukimura. P-please try to understand.
* Yukimura: Lady Sakura... *sigh* My word, what to do? Lord Ryoma would kill me for this, but... If it means that much to you to stay, then I shall not force you to retreat. But only if you allow me to arrange for your protection. We shall fight together.
* Sakura: Th-thank you, Yukimura.
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