#caetuna

Chosen Ones, Act 1

The day before the mission to stop Nimbus...

[Setting: Altocrystarium]

Caetuna: So, for the sake of the Agito cadets, you've chosen death... Is that your will? Zhuyu: It's the will of the Crystal. There's no special meaning. Caetuna: There's justice. But that is not the heart of the truth. You never change, do you? Still the same as you were back then. Zhuyu: ......

>Flashback

[Setting: Devastated field]

Zhuyu: Guh... So all of our comrades have been... wiped out. Looks like we're surrounded. Rubrum Soldier: Hey, what are you doing, Zhuyu?! Even if you're an Agito cadet, this is too many for you to handle... Zhuyu: The Dominion legion hasn't moved. It would seem we've been abandoned. Rubrum Soldier: Goddammit, are they fucking with us?! If I make it back alive, I'm gonna beat the shit out of that bald bastard! Milites Soldier: Hey, over here! There are Dominion survivors over here! Rubrum Soldier: *pathetic squeal of fear* Rubrum Soldier: Uwaah, they've spotted us! We're done for now! Zhuyu: Kch, what should we do?

>The scene turns black temporarily as ??? speaks ???: I desire a l'Cie with a strong heart-- Zhuyu: That voice...? ???: Wilt thou obey the Vermilion Bird Crystal, or dost thou refuse?

Rubrum Soldier: Do something, Zhuyu! You're part of the legendary Class Zero, aren't you?! Zhuyu: Do not fear! I am an Agito cadet. Zhuyu: My role is that of the Crystal's servant. To this, I have no objection! >The scene turns white Zhuyu: Guoooooh--! Milites Soldier: What the hell?! Rubrum Soldier: Haha... That was incredible, Zhuyu! I knew you had it in you. You incinerated the whole lot of 'em! Rubrum Soldier: Zhu...yu? Hey, wh-... What's wrong? Zhuyu: What did I just-...

[Setting: Altocrystarium]

Caetuna: So, you were chosen by the Vermilion Bird Crystal, l'Cie Zhuyu? Zhuyu: L'Cie Caetuna?! Please, tell me what I should do! Caetuna: Your life as a human is over. Until your body fails you, you must follow the will of the Crystal. Caetuna: Just the same... as me.

Chosen Ones, Act 2

[Setting: Field]

Milites Soldier: Guwahhh!! Rubrum Soldier: Haha, amazing. That was amazing, Zhuyu! Zhuyu: I see... I guess. Rubrum Soldier: That's totally what I'd expect from a Vermilion Bird l'Cie. You make the Militesi army look like trash. Zhuyu: This is the role assigned to me by the Crystal. Nothing more, nothing less. Rubrum Soldier: Oh come on, I'm trying to compliment you! The least you could do is smile a little. Zhuyu: I'm moving to the next battlefield. Take care. Rubrum Soldier: Wh- Hey, Zhuyu! Wait--! Rubrum Soldier: ...That guy's changed. Damn! What a lameass.

>Fade to black

[Setting: Altocrystarium]

Caetuna: How did you do? Zhuyu: Caetuna... In the end, what awaits a l'Cie? The death of enemies, the words of friends... Their waves do not strike my heart. Caetuna: You are no longer human. Therefore, it is simply reasonable that your heart would not be moved by things like the deaths and praises of humans. Caetuna: That is the fate of one who follows the Crystal. To wield such immense power, you must relinquish your own will. Caetuna: Naturally, it is no different for me. Everything is in the distant past... Beyond oblivion... Zhuyu: So that's what it means... to be the Crystal's guardian... That's not funny at all.

Chosen Ones, Act 3

[Setting: Field]

Zhuyu: By the order of the Crystal, I will annihilate you. Milites Soldier: *screams* It's the Primus Vermilion Bird l'Cie! What is our l'Cie doing at a time like this...? Zhuyu: Perish! Milites Soldier: Gugahh!! Zhuyu: I wonder if I overdid it... By the day, I grow stronger with the Crystal's power. Zhuyu: It may result in more casualties, but if I expand the battlefield... Rubrum Soldier: Hey, dumbass... What do you think you're saying?! We still have men here! Zhuyu: You're... Rubrum Soldier: Hey, since when... Since when have you started doing calculations in the middle of battle?! Rubrum Soldier: Answer me, Zhuyu Voghfau Byot!! Zhuyu: ...... Zhuyu: I am a l'Cie. My role is to obey the Crystal. Zhuyu: Everything is the Crystal's will. I can make no promises to you. Rubrum Soldier: Don't... you... fuck with me. You're supposed to be... everyone's hero from Class Zero... Rubrum Soldier: Inarticulate... Clumsy... But so easy to get along with... Rubrum Soldier: You're the one who... I admired... Zhuyu: Hey! Zhuyu: ...... Caetuna: What's wrong, Zhuyu? Zhuyu: ? Caetuna: I see... L'Cie can still cry.

The day before the mission to stop Nimbus...

[Setting: Altocrystarium]

【Final Fantasy × 声優】(21/- -)

When you have forgotten your heart's location You'll go search for it inside the mirror You'll tell the person reflected in the mirror

Trey's Request: Vermilion Bird l’Cie Note: This is a Kizuna sidequest for Trey.

Chapter 4, Act 5 L'Cie Caetuna Steps Up

Thanks to the cadets' efforts and Zhuyu's sacrifice, the White Tiger l'Cie Nimbus was finally taken out.

However, the damage caused by Nimbus was immense. The Dominion legion lost more than half of its troops.

To widen the disparity, Milites begins to advance. Though Rubrum was still locked in a difficult situation...

At that time, the one remaining Vermilion Bird l'Cie stepped forward to suggest their last resort.

[Setting: Consortium of Eight meeting room]

Commandant: Lady Caetuna...! You want us to summon the Verboten Eidolon?! Caetuna: That is correct. Such is my intention, for it is the will of the Crystal. Khalia: ...It is true that if we summon the Verboten Eidolon, it may level the field and reverse the difference in our numbers. Khalia: A Verboten Eidolon is a summon with power equal to that of a god. You could think of it as Rubrum's final trump card. However-- Khalia: You must be aware of the incredible sacrifice which is necessary in order to perform the summoning, yes?

Caetuna: Countless will become offerings to the Eidolon; those who lack the power and will to fight. Khalia: You... You can't be serious! You want to offer the lives of Dominion civilians?! Caetuna: Should half of the powerless be offered, the summon can be performed. Promptly begin the preparations.