Fallen Brethren

Fallen Brethren is a Heart-to-Heart in Xenoblade Chronicles. It is located at the Agni Tablet in the Makna Forest. This Heart-to-Heart can be seen only when Shulk and Melia are at green affinity or above and if they are both in the active party.

Introduction
Melia: ...

Shulk: Something bothering you, Melia?

Melia: Forgive me, Shulk. I’m not myself today.

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Shulk: [What’s wrong?]

Melia: ... It happened before I met you. In this spot, my four protectors laid down their lives for me.

Shulk: Really? I didn’t know... Was it when you fought the Telethia?

Melia: Yes. Until that day, the four of them accompanied me everywhere. They were true friends to me. I grieve for them deeply...

Shulk: [They sound like great people.]

Melia: They were indeed. I have spent the bulk of my life hidden away in the Imperial Villa. They took care of me for all that time.

Shulk: You must have been close. It’s sad to lose people like that.

Melia: Shulk, will you help me? I want to give them a proper sending off.

Shulk: Of course. We’ll do it together, you and me.

Melia: Thank you, Shulk. ''My fallen brethren, I promise to live my life to the fullest. Look over me as I journey on.''

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Shulk: [What’s wrong?]

Melia: ... It happened before I met you. In this spot, my four protectors laid down their lives for me.

Shulk: Really? I didn’t know... Was it when you fought the Telethia?

Melia: Yes. Until that day, the four of them accompanied me everywhere. They were true friends to me. I grieve for them deeply....

Shulk: [I bet you got on their nerves.]

Melia: How can you say such a thing?! I was the perfect companion.

Shulk: Haha. I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist. I forgot you’re way more grown up than someone like me.

Melia: You think I’m grown up? It is possible I troubled them by acting beyond my years. I found it hard hidden away in that stuffy Imperial Villa.

Shulk: Cooped up in there? I can imagine. But I’m sure they cared for you deeply, Melia. Don’t feel bad.

Melia: I know they did. And their sacrifice to save me will not be forgotten. That I promise. I shall remember them forever.

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'Shulk: [That’s OK. Hey, look at this!]' Check out this massive plant. The flora in this region really are something else. The people back home will never believe the stories!

Melia: They are... quite amazing, yes.

Shulk: Sorry, Melia. I guess you find this stuff kind of boring.

Melia: It’s not that. Really, it isn’t. In fact, I think I feel a little better already listening to you.

'Shulk: [Are you OK? I’m worried...]' You can talk to me. If you want to, I mean.

Melia: ... All right. Before we all met, it was at this spot that I lost four of my brethren.

Shulk: Oh... I didn’t realise. It was that Telethia, right?

Melia: Yes. The four men had been my shield since I was a little girl. They were kind and considerate... and my friends. How I miss them...

Shulk: It sounds like you were close. Fighting for your life was a part of who they were, though.

Melia: Yes. I know that now. But I shall never forget their sacrifice. It will stay with me for as long as I live.

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'Shulk: [That’s OK. Hey, look at this!]' Check out this massive plant. The flora in this region really are something else. The people back home will never believe the stories!

Melia: They are... quite amazing, yes.

Shulk: Sorry, Melia. I guess you find this stuff kind of boring.

Melia: It’s not that. Really, it isn’t. In fact, I think I feel a little better already listening to you.

'Shulk: [Oh, good! You do like plants!]'

Melia: Erm... I have to say, that’s not exactly what I meant.

Shulk: Well... if you say so.

Melia: Hmph... You’re not going to ask me what is wrong?

Shulk: If you’ve cheered up, then I guess I don’t need to know. Besides... I’m not too good at knowing when to ask and when to keep quiet.

Melia: Haha! I can tell. But it’s all right. You’ve turned the gloomy cloud over my head into sunshine. Just being here with you is enough for me. Thank you.