Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant story ยท Main story, Act 3: Emergency

14. Soundwave

When you stand on a square, facing dozens or even hundreds of adults who have lost their minds, even those who have undergone training will feel a touch of fear, right? But Deena had the courage to stand up and face them. This child, with a bit of training, can become an outstanding fighter.

6 scenes, 77 lines

1. Soundwave

14 lines
Awakener

Deena?

Deena.

Deena

What now?!

Awakener

I think we're getting close to their base.

Deena

Yuh-think? Strange. I thought they'd be around here...

Awakener

You mean the person who incited the mob? How did you know where to find them?

Deena

Uh... If I tell you, will you promise to be quiet for 5 minutes?

Awakener

Sure.

Deena

I live here. I know every street and alley. I know the location of every loudspeaker.

The person you are looking for must be near the loudspeakers, because that's where the mob is.

Awakener

And they do as she says?

Deena

Yep.

Awakener

Well, could you...?

Deena

Shhh... Here she comes.

2. Stage 14-1, before the battle

15 lines
Awakener

As the sound of the broadcasts fades, the mob starts to become more restive. They are wondering why the person in front of them interrupted Yulia's speech.

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Fellow countrymen!

Yulia has sent me here to give you her orders.

Fanatical Civilian A

Yulia? Yulia's orders?

Fanatical Civilian B

Who is she?

Fanatical Civilian A

I don't know. She says Yulia sent her.

???

Go to Stoker! Spread your fervor to the people there!

Awakener

Nanook? What is she doing here? Is she the one you're talking about?

Deena

That's right.

Awakener

But why would she... help Yulia? We used to fight together in Teslovik...

Huh? Deena?

Where's she run off to this time?!

Deena

H-huuuuhhh?

Nanook

Hm? Where did you come from?

Deena

Evil grown-ups! I'm gonna get you!

3. Stage 14-1, after the battle

13 lines
Nanook

Aaaaaah, kid. I wouldn't hit me, if I were you...

Deena

Don't underestimate me!

Nanook

You... you don't know what you're doing...

Deena

I know!

You don't care about the people and you don't care about this city either!

You just want to make everyone go crazy!

Nanook

Ha...Hahahahaha...

Sometimes children are surprisingly perceptive.

Deena

What?!

Nanook

I admire your courage, kid.

Allow me to express my admiration, as an adult...

Awakener

Deena, get away from her! She's too powerful!

Nanook

Die.

4. Stage 14-3, before the battle

12 lines
Deena

Awakener?

Nanook

Interesting... You're this kid's guardian?

Awakener

She doesn't need a guardian.

Nanook! Finally caught you!

Nanook

(Sigh...) So you're Mori's lackey too?

Awakener

If I'm anyone's lackey, it is Fenriru's.

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Awakener

Deena, I'll take care of her. You take care of the mob.

Deena

Hey! You want all the glory?!

Awakener

Don't worry about that. I'll tell everyone you're the one who found her.

Deena

... Deal.

5. Stage 14-10, before the battle

12 lines
Nanook

Your technique is still all over the place... although you can take a lot of damage.

Awakener

(Coughing) That's... enough...

Nanook

Okay. Time to finish this.

Sova

Ha!

Nanook

What?

Eriri

Awakener, Deena, you okay?

Awakener

Yeah... I... can handle...

Sova

You fall back. We'll take it from here.

Awakener

I'm fine. I can keep fighting.

Snezhana

Nanook. I should have known.

Nanook

Snezhana...

Snezhana

Haha. I'm glad it's you. I won't be tempted to hold back.

6. Stage 14-10, after the battle

11 lines
Nanook

What has made you this strong, Snezhana? Was it the death of your best friend?

Snezhana

Your mouth is writing checks your body can't cash, stupid bitch.

Nanook

Bah...

Whatever. I've got more important things to do.

Sova

Stay where you are!

Sova raises her bow and levels it at Nanook.

Nanook

Buh-bye.

Nanook vanishes.

Deena

Why didn't you shoot?!

Sova

Too many friendly targets. I couldn't make the shot.

Deena

I told you. Grown-ups totally suck!