Kurukshetra Prairie I

Kurukshetra Prairie I (also known as Page 33: Blood-Soaked Battleground and Page 34: A Reason for War) is the first checkpoint in Kurukshetra Prairie.
==Dialogue==
===Start===
Vermilion
: "So... This is what a real war looks like..." A grim cloud of dark smoke covers the sky, and a river of blood flows on the ground. The roar of battle and the groans of the dying echo in the air without cease. A painting of the scene might well be entitled: 'The World's End'.
: "So much blood and suffering... so many dead and dying... I can feel a terrible pain here, deep in my chest..." Vermilion whimpers in pain and grief as she points to the left side of her chest.
Southern Star
: "Young one, I understand that this isn't easy for you to take in, but believe me when I say that you must not ever forget what you see here today." Southern Star counsels Vermilion, solemnly gesturing towards the war-torn scene before them.
Southern Star
: "You must have a real-world experience of the misery of war in order to truly understand why you must endeavor to prevent it. Do you not see? Only then will you truly understand what it means to save an innocent life."
Vermilion
: "Oh! I understand... War is terrible! It destroys everything that it touches. It bring sorrow... and death... War must be brought to an end, whatever the sacrifice."
===Against <Stormbringer> Vayu===
===Finish===
Vermilion
: "I can hear many tears being shed on this battlefield... Many people are drowning in pain and grief... This is... terrible... I feel... sick..."
Southern Star
: "Again, dear one, you had to hear those sounds of grief. I had to show you. You must work hard to find a way to lift the spirits of the people and dry their tears... Do that, darling, and you will save the world."
Vermilion
: "Oh, I see! I must dry their tears... To save the world..."
Rama
: "I've explained to my people who you are, and I'm sorry for getting both of you involved in this bloody conflict. I will understand completely if... if you wish to leave..." Rama murmurs, guilt covering his face.
Vermilion
: "I just don't understand. Why would you ever want to go to war?" Vermilion gives Rama a dark and unhappy look, confused and hurt by his decision.
Rama
: "Look... I understand that war is cruel. It is a terrible last resort, and many lives will be lost, but don't you see? If we don't declare war against the Demon King and try to fight back, he will have won. He will attack our country... And my people will suffer and die. If we go to war with the Demon King, at least we stand a chance at living our own lives, making our own choices!"
: "You know me! You know that if I had any choice in the matter, there would be no war. But there are some people - and the Demon King is one such individual - who, when blinded by the desire for power, won't blink an eye as they bring the sword down on others."
: "The whole point of this war is to stop the Demon King - and those like him - from punishing others in his lust for power. It is the only way left to protect my people. Kosala will never bow down before such evil."
Vermilion
: "But what about your wife, Rama?" Vermilion asks, distressed.
Rama
: "I wish I could go to her. I wish I could go save her right now. I really do. But I cannot ignore my duty as a prince, and my country is in turmoil. If I don't stay here to lead my people out of these dark times, I - I may have no country to come home to at all..."
: "And - and if I brought Theda home when... when there was no 'home' left... She would never forgive me." Rama says, his voice shaking with agony, but looking determined, all the same.
Vermilion
: "Rama, I understand... and I will help you. I will help rescue your country and end the bloodshed... There will be no more tears!"
Rama
: "In my capacity as Prince of Kosala, I sincerely extend my gratitude to both of you on behalf of my country and its people." Rama gives them both a deep bow and salutes.
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