Lightning's Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII battle quotes

Lightning is the sole directly-controllable player character in Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. She utters various lines during battle, depending on actions taken.
==Beginning of a battle==
A new world is waiting!
A worthy opponent.
Come and get it!
Expect me to back down?
Feel like dying?
Good will always prevail.
Guess I've got my work cut out.
However it happens, I have to win.
I don't plan on losing.
I fight for souls of the people.
I fight to give people hope!
I'll find a way. I always do.
I'm ready, are you?
If I target you, you're finished.
The savior's not afraid of anything.
This will be your last battle.
This will soon be over.
With this sword, I fight for hope.
You think you can beat me?
You think you can win? Let's see.
You're on dangerous ground.
Your luck just ran out.
I'll release your soul.
Right, if this is what you want.
No time for hesitation.
You disgust me.
No room for doubts now.
Could be a problem.
Better be careful.
Good, a challenge.
—Requires Equilibrium, Vengeance, Vigilance, Innocence, Ultimatus, Divergence, or Providence to be the field garb.
I won't turn back now.
I'll see you...in the new world.
—Requires Dark Muse, Helter Skelter, Electronica, Witching Hour, Candy Raver, Woodland Walker, or Sand Fox to be the field garb.
The world will be safer without you.
Even the wicked have souls.
—Requires L'ange Noir, Cyber Jumpsuit, Passion Rouge, L'automne, Martial Monk, Duelist, or Black Mage to be the field garb.
It's all part of the journey.
—Requires Dust and Shadow, White Mage, Blue Mage, Sun and Bloom, Stone and Sand, Hunter of the Wild, or Soldier of Peace to be the field garb.
This'll be a fun performance.
Are you ready to take the stage?
Ready to face the Angel of Death?
You wanna dance with me?
I'm used to playing the hero.
—Requires Midnight Mauve, Black Rose, Crimson Bloom, Icy White, Dark Orchid, Champagne Gold, or Violet Twilight to be the field garb.
You bet your life, I bet mine.
You're gonna regret this.
It's simple: the strongest wins.
—Requires Splendid Admiral, Quiet Guardian, Loyal Servant, Bold Vanguard, Velvet Bouncer, Cold Rebellion, or Red Mage to be the field garb.
Will you dream, back in the Chaos?
This is your last act.
—Requires Nocturne, Paladin, Deja Vu, Danse Macabre, School's Out, Lilitu, or La Fouldre to be the field garb.
What should I steal from you?
Perhaps I'll steal your heart.
I won't lose. Ever.
Your light is mine.
The light belongs to me.
Try and catch me.
This'll be a fun challenge.
—Requires Heartstealer, Primavera, Urban Outlaw, Dangerous Bloom, Hidden Justice, Ignition, or Intruder to be the field garb.
I'm bound to honor your challenge.
Those who live by the sword die by the sword.
We will duel for our very souls.
I will not run nor hide.
I can kill you with a single blow.
—Requires Dragoon, Dark Knight, Dragon's Blood, Sacred Knight, Shadow Trooper, Astral Lord, Pallas Athena, or Siegfried to be the field garb.
Game starts now.
Tough customer...
Let's play, then.
—Requires Mist Wizard, Watery Chorus, Purple Lightning, Carnaval Crusher, Rhapsody in Rose, Nightmare, or Amazon Warrior to be the field garb.
I'm the hunter, you're the prey.
Let's explore the unknown together.
Are you ready to be hunted?
—Requires Miqo'te Dress to be the field garb.
You wanna play?
Don't get in my way.
Could do with more backup.
Better keep a cool head.
—Requires Guardian Corps to be the field garb.
As long as time still flows, I'll fight despair...
—Requires Knight of Etro to be the field garb.
Let's do this.
You've made your choice.
My journey won't end here.
I will defeat you, you know.
I'll stop the spiral of death.
You will never see me run.
I have no need for false hope.
—Requires Spira's Summoner to be the field garb.
It's mission time.
I mean business.
—Requires Sphere Hunter to be the field garb.
No need for illusions.
Sorry, but you're in my way.
Boring...
Unlucky for you.
Play with fire, you get burned.
Had to see that through to the end.
—Requires SOLDIER 1st Class to be the field garb.
Looks like you're the next target.
—Requires Tomb Raider to be the field garb.
The ground will be stained with blood.
Will you try to stop me?
Blood and flesh will meet steel.
—Requires Shogun, Shining Prince, Dark Samurai, Sohei Survivor, Utsusemi, Art of War, or Flower of Battle to be the field garb.
At the end of battle awaits heaven.
Look upon the holy beast.
We are each cursed in our own way.
The holy light will purify your soul.
—Requires Cosmocrator garb to be the field garb.
Extinction is your fate.
You have encountered the God of Death.
—Requires Celestial Body garb to be the field garb.
Is there a problem?
This armor isn't very efficient...
I'm tougher than I look.
I will take you down.
—Requires Moogle Queen garb to be the field garb.
Don't let your guard down!
Fang, get my back.
Together, we can't lose!
Fang, you got this?
Let's have some fun!
Stick together and we can do it!
It's your funeral!
—With Fang.
We can do this.
Fight with me.
Ready for this?
I'll just wing it.
I'm counting on you.
Let's start a stampede.
Let's do this, Odin!
Odin, back me up!
Odin, show me your strength!
We can scatter them easily!
Together, we can prevail!
Together, we can do this!
You're no match for us.
Show 'em what you can do.
—With Angel of Valhalla.
To make the prophecy come true, you think you have to kill me?
—Against Noel Kreiss.
You're asking me to kill you?
—Against Snow Villiers.
No more destiny, no more fate. Let's end this once and for all.
—Against Caius Ballad.
If I kill the God of Light, I become the Goddess of Death.
So, this is the true face of God...
You're fighting the Goddess of Death now.
You tried to take on humanity, and that was your mistake.
Are you toying with me now?
Fight it all you want—your destiny won't change.
I need a new way to fight him...
Doesn't matter what form you take—I will kill you.
These tricks you're pulling—they're not worthy of a god.
—Against Bhunivelze.
==In battle==
Die already!
Go to hell!
—When attacking.
Take this!
I'll cut you down!
This is your grave!
Drown in Chaos!
Now, feel my strength!
God is dead!
Bhunivelze!
I'm gonna end this!
Now!
You will suffer!
—When attacking Bhunivelze.
Got you now!
You're down.
—When staggering an enemy.
No way!
Easy!
—When using Evade.
You think you can beat me?
I like a challenge.
Is that all you got?
Come on, show me what you got.
Afraid? You should be.
—When using Counterblow or Counterspell.
Humanity will win in the end.
God's plan is madness.
Humanity will win in the end.
You made a mistake choosing me.
You cannot see into my heart.
Is this the extent of your power?
—When using Counterblow or Counterspell against Bhunivelze.
Time for this.
Might as well.
This'll do.
—When using an item.
Shine on me.
A gift of light.
Time to fight back!
Light's power is mine.
—When using Curaga or Esunada.
Cleave the night.
Release the light.
Light the Chaos.
Follow the light.
Almighty light!
—When using Decoy or Quake.
Light, show me the way!
The light's power is greater than God's!
Shine on the future.
I'll give my life for the future!
Hope cannot die!
We will outshine God!
Grant me the power!
The power of light is mine!
Now the tables turn!
Let the power flow!
—When using Curaga, Esunada, Decoy, or Quake against Bhunivelze.
Light's too fast.
Gotta speed up.
Try to keep up.
The light will get you.
Say your prayers.
No looking back.
You can't run now.
—Unleashing Overclock.
You're too slow.
Time stops for no one.
Stop me if you can.
Time to turn the tables.
—When using Army of One.
The light is stronger than despair!
It all hangs in the balance!
You will die, Bhunivelze!
See if you like this!
Your arrogance will kill you!
Now it's my turn!
—When using Army of One against Bhunivelze.
I'm hurting...
Ok, gotta hang in...
I've had worse.
—Critical HP.
Knew you were strong...
I can't lose...
I won't lie down and die.
I've got to recover here...
I'm not giving up.
—Critical HP against Bhunivelze.
Time to sleep...
Sleep, now...
Such is fate.
—Enemy defeated.
Have to defend...
No!
—Guarding.
What the hell?
I'm done...
They got me...
—KO.
I can't fall...
Not...here...
So this is fate...
God's power is too much...
—KO against Bhunivelze.
==Schema change==
All right, time for this.
Don't even try...
Get back to where you belong!
Going to change course.
I like this outfit.
I won't go easy on you.
I won't lose.
I'll bring back lost time.
I'll return you to the void.
Keep the enemy on its toes.
Keep up if you can.
Ok, let's go.
Shine hope on the future.
Thanks for waiting.
The end is close.
Time to mix it up.
Time you met your maker.
You can't read me.
You'll feel the power of the goddess.
Savior's got a job.
Fate is what it is.
I need more time.
It's your funeral.
You want to be saved.
—Switching to a style with Equilibrium, Vengeance, Vigilance, Innocence, Ultimatus, Divergence, or Providence equipped.
We'll all be reborn.
What's done is done.
Time can't be stopped.
No looking back.
Eyes to the future.
—Switching to a style with Dark Muse, Helter Skelter, Electronica, Witching Hour, Candy Raver, Woodland Walker, or Sand Fox equipped.
Time to repent!
Evil has a price.
I will fight evil.
You think you can be forgiven?
—Switching to a style with L'ange Noir, Cyber Jumpsuit, Passion Rouge, L'automne, Martial Monk, Duelist, or Black Mage equipped.
I follow the wind.
I'm walking fate's path.
My journey doesn't end here.
A tough fight keeps me on my toes.
—Switching to a style with Dust and Shadow, White Mage, Blue Mage, Sun and Bloom, Stone and Sand, Hunter of the Wild, or Soldier of Peace equipped.
Let's make a show of it.
Let's dance.
Ever dance with swords?
It's just a fleeting dream.
—Switching to a style with Midnight Mauve, Black Rose, Crimson Bloom, Icy White, Dark Orchid, Champagne Gold, or Violet Twilight equipped.
You're so eager to die?
Ok, let's do this.
—Switching to a style with Splendid Admiral, Quiet Guardian, Loyal Servant, Bold Vanguard, Velvet Bouncer, Cold Rebellion, or Red Mage equipped.
Let the darkness embrace you.
Pray for the dead.
Our tears fall into the Chaos.
Do you dream of death?
—Switching to a style with Nocturne, Paladin, Deja Vu, Danse Macabre, School's Out, Lilitu, or La Fouldre equipped.
The light of your soul is mine.
I'm no thief.
Your soul is my plunder.
What's your most valuable treasure?
—Switching to a style with Heartstealer, Primavera, Urban Outlaw, Dangerous Bloom, Hidden Justice, Ignition, or Intruder equipped.
I can win with a single blow.
The fight will be honest.
Fight with everything you have.
You can't break me down.
—Switching to a style with Dragoon, Dark Knight, Dragon's Blood, Sacred Knight, Shadow Trooper, Astral Lord, Pallas Athena, or Siegfried equipped.
I'll make 'em dance.
Are you surprised?
Easy, now.
Let's do it.
They never learn.
Blood's up now.
—Switching to a style with Mist Wizard, Watery Chorus, Purple Lightning, Carnaval Crusher, Rhapsody in Rose, Nightmare, or Amazon Warrior equipped.
Watch out, I bite.
You're nothing but the hunter's prey.
This is a fine adventure.
For the new world.
Wish I had my bow.
—Switching to a style with Miqo'te Dress garb equipped.
Target acquired!
Guess I'll just have to do what I can.
Keep the enemy on its toes.
Let's switch it up.
Time for a counterattack.
Time for action.
Time to cut them down.
—Switching to a style with Guardian Corps garb equipped.
Unfurl the wings of death.
I'll take you to the unseen void.
The goddess makes me powerful.
I'll bring back lost time.
—Switching to a style with Knight of Etro garb equipped.
Time to dress up.
—Switching to a style with Sphere Hunter garb equipped.
No more lies, just the truth.
The cycle of death ends now.
—Switching to a style with Spira's Summoner garb equipped.
May the stars protect me.
Good luck.
Pray to the stars.
Hear the great teaching.
—Switching to a style with Midgar's Flower Girl garb equipped.
Think you might like this.
And we meet again.
Guess it comes to this.
—Switching to a style with SOLDIER 1st Class garb equipped.
I do the impossible all the time.
You can't run or hide.
Staying alive is what I do.
Can you keep up?
—Switching to a style with Tomb Raider garb equipped.
Challenge accepted.
I challenge you.
Lightning strikes
Can you see my blade?
I will strike you down.
—Switching to a style with Shogun, Shining Prince, Dark Samurai, Sohei Survivor, Utsusemi, Art of War, or Flower of Battle equipped.
I transcend humanity.
I am the holy beast.
Here, I descend.
A power greater than Chaos...
—Switching to a style with Cosmocrator garb equipped.
You shall return to nothingness.
No mercy and no forgiveness.
The life shall be cut from you.
I shall take your light.
—Switching to a style with Celestial Body garb equipped.
Don't underestimate me.
I'll get used to it, I hope.
Look, I'm serious. I mean it.
It's not about the look.
How do you like this?
—Switching to a style with Moogle Queen garb equipped.
We're taking the new world!
Whatever happens, you must die.
You cannot change your fate.
Humanity will be the final victor.
I will win, even if it kills me.
We do not accept your rule!
Our future belongs to us!
The Chaos will be your grave!
We cannot give up!
—Switching schemata during the battle against Bhunivelze
==Victory==
A victory for humanity.
A win is a win.
And so the curtain falls.
Another victory.
Back to the Chaos.
Better get ready for the next fight.
Beyond death, there is no good or evil.
Can't be too careful.
Dead, but not forgotten.
Death and life, each follows the other.
Didn't go down easy.
Don't play with fire.
Dream now of salvation.
Felt the heat that time.
Final words?
Go and wait for a new dawn.
Go sleep in the Chaos.
I couldn't lose.
I cut it close.
I hope you find peace.
I need to get stronger.
I play by my own rules.
I saw this coming.
I won't forget this enemy.
I won't forget this story.
I'll be better prepared next time.
I'll keep moving forward.
I'll pray for your soul.
I'll remember this one.
It had to be like this.
It's a beautiful soul.
It's a hard road to follow.
It's good to change it up.
Judgment has been delivered.
Just as expected.
Life burns brighter at the edge of death.
Mission accomplished.
My journey continues.
My victory was part of the act.
No encores for you.
No looking back.
No one is gonna stop me.
No one will mourn you.
Not a bad victory.
Not much fight in that one.
Nothing to speak of.
Now, redemption is yours.
Now that is the power of the goddess.
Now you know who is stronger.
Punishment washes away the sin.
Return to the source of all things.
See you never.
Sleep well.
That was too close.
The battle is over and now you can rest.
The battle was worst fighting.
The brighter the light, the deeper the shadows.
The doomed can only pray.
The future is in our hands.
The path of Chaos is long.
The show is over.
The victory was mine, but only just.
They play with fire.
This is your final resting place.
To the victor, the spoils.
Valhalla will welcome you.
Victory is mine, but only just.
We were closely matched.
You die and I survive.
You die without regret.
You don't have to dance anymore.
You got in my way.
You made it too easy for me.
You were just a bit player.
You won't steal our future!
Another battle won.
Hope they find peace.
Destiny is destiny.
—With Equilibrium, Vengeance, Vigilance, Innocence, Ultimatus, Divergence, or Providence equipped.
Time claims us all.
Death...is everywhere.
—With Dark Muse, Helter Skelter, Electronica, Witching Hour, Candy Raver, Woodland Walker, or Sand Fox equipped.
Evil must be vanquished.
This is the only way to salvation.
—With L'ange Noir, Cyber Jumpsuit, Passion Rouge, L'automne, Martial Monk, Duelist, or Black Mage equipped.
Your part is over.
This was your finale.
—With Midnight Mauve, Black Rose, Crimson Bloom, Icy White, Dark Orchid, Champagne Gold, or Violet Twilight equipped.
Expected as much.
You never stood a chance.
You threw your life away.
—With Splendid Admiral, Quiet Guardian, Loyal Servant, Bold Vanguard, Velvet Bouncer, Cold Rebellion, or Red Mage equipped.
Accept death, pray for rebirth.
Chaos takes away the grief.
—With Nocturne, Paladin, Deja Vu, Danse Macabre, School's Out, Lilitu, or La Fouldre equipped.
Light's life is the greatest treasure.
Prey is caught.
—With Heartstealer, Primavera, Urban Outlaw, Dangerous Bloom, Hidden Justice, Ignition, or Intruder equipped.
I offer this victory to a dying world.
Your battle ends here.
—With Dragoon, Dark Knight, Dragon's Blood, Sacred Knight, Shadow Trooper, Astral Lord, Pallas Athena, or Siegfried equipped.
They have no chance.
—With Mist Wizard, Watery Chorus, Purple Lightning, Carnaval Crusher, Rhapsody in Rose, Nightmare, or Amazon Warrior equipped.
You'll be reborn in a better world.
Looks like I hit the mark.
Now you know, I bite back.
We'll meet...in a different world.
—With Miqo'te Dress garb equipped.
Guide me, Serah.
Enemy down. All clear.
—With Guardian Corps garb equipped.
Dream of salvation in the unseen realm.
—With Knight of Etro garb equipped.
Hope the next goes as well.
That went well, right?
May the winds of peace come.
I'll take on your grief.
—With Spira's Summoner garb equipped.
I feel like singing and dancing.
I'm stronger than I look.
This is already over.
This should be easy.
—With Sphere Hunter garb equipped.
I'll put flowers on your grave.
—With Midgar's Flower Girl garb equipped.
Even the stars die eventually.
It couldn't end any other way.
—With SOLDIER 1st Class garb equipped.
The war still isn't over.
Can't rest on my laurels.
—With Tomb Raider garb equipped.
The mist clears. The cycle is complete.
—With Shogun, Shining Prince, Dark Samurai, Sohei Survivor, Utsusemi, Art of War, or Flower of Battle garb equipped.
You are free of the darkness.
A new world awaits us all.
—With Cosmocrator garb equipped.
The hopeless struggle is over.
Sleep forever in the abyss.
The screams echo in the Chaos.
—With Celestial Body garb equipped.
That was foolish.
Looks can be deceiving.
—With Moogle Queen garb equipped.
==Unsorted==
A frontal assault will do it.
All because I turned my back on God...
All things must stand, even bloodshed.
Another lost soul...
Back to Chaos!
Close your eyes—I'll be quick.
Come and get it if you wanna die.
Could do with more backup...
Do you know what death is?
Do you like my ears and tail?
God will burn in the light!
Gotta turn this around...
Guess I'll just have to do it again...
Have to finish this...
Hope wasn't enough...
Humanity will defeat you!
I accept the challenge.
I don't hate this.
I let you down...
I made too many mistakes...
I need more...
I never give hope.
I took a lot of damage.
I wanted to see you again, Serah...
I will not let the Chaos take me.
I'll be quick.
I'll catch the new world in my claws.
I'll teach you what's what.
I'll win, no matter what.
I'm counting on you.
I'm stronger than this...
It is time to return to the Chaos.
It's time you were reborn.
Just another obstacle.
Keep up the pressure!
Let this be your judgment!
Let's get this over with.
Life is a journey.
Light and shadow dance together.
Looking for a partner?
May you rest in peace.
Not much fight in that one...
Nothing I can't handle.
Say your prayers.
Sitting duck!
Take no chances!
The Goddess of Death is on my side.
The journey is just beginning.
The old world is dying...
The savior...failed...
The world will end soon for you.
Think you can take me down?
This could be trouble.
This feels familiar...
This is for the future.
This is how to kill a god!
This is it!
This...is the end of everything.
This might be rough.
This'll be your last battle.
This'll help.
This'll make a good story.
This won't take long.
Time to head back to Chaos.
Time to raise the curtains.
Too bad this'll end tragically.
Transform all you like, it'll end the same way.
Up you go!
Valhalla will welcome you.
Want a tour of hell?
We will prevail!
We will win!
Whatever happens, you will die!
Why do you try to stop me?
Winning is all I know.
With this sword, I fight for hope.
You can't beat me.
You couldn't catch my tail.
You had your chance to run.
You, too, fall victim to the Chaos...
You were more than just prey.
You won't like this.
You'll feel the power of the goddess.
You're mine.
Your cause is lost.
Your soul belongs to me.
Your soul is going to be mine.
Your time is over.
==See also==
*Lightning's Final Fantasy XIII battle quotes
*Lightning's Final Fantasy XIII-2 battle quotes
Category:Character quotes