CHAPTER III: BATTLE AT RUINS OF ZELTENNIA CHURCH

[Ovelia kneels, praying, in the ruins of Zeltennia chapel. It is night.]

OVELIA: O Father, grant unto us, your children of Ivalice, salvation. Allow not this war to consume our realm, but set us swiftly on the proper course, that we might know true peace.

[Delita appear, he pauses in the archway of the chapel.]

DELITA: I thought I might find you here again.

[Ovelia rises and turns to Delita, who walks towards her. He turns to look into the distance.]

DELITA: This night carries with it a chill wind. You'd best return to your chambers before the sun--

[He rushes to one side suddenly, and then kneels as if injured. Ovelia gasps.]

OVELIA: Delita!

DELITA: I am all right. It only grazed me. Run. Quickly!

[Ovelia backs away. Delita stands.]

DELITA: Pawns of Larg, are you not, sent by Lord Dycedarg? They must be grown rife with fear, to employ such open measures.

[Two ninjas suddenly appear.]

ASSASSIN (Male Ninja): Hmph. Our quarry is well-guarded. Strike down her shield as well.

ASSASSIN (Female Ninja): As you will.

DELITA: I bear you naught save pity, but my hand is forced. I will take your lives.



[BATTLE BEGINS]



[BATTLE ENDS]



OVELIA: Thank you, Delita. Are you hurt?

DELITA: It's no cause for concern. You are quite the troublesome princess, aren't you?

OVELIA: I'm sorry, I did not mean to--

DELITA: I'm glad you're safe.

OVELIA: Delita...