Scenario:Cerberus - Cerberus's Truth

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Cerberus's Truth

Cerberus goes looking for (Captain), hoping to make the captain her new true master. Things quickly turn hostile when she bumps into Sandalphon, as Coco and Mimi perceive him as an enemy. Fortunately, Cerberus is able to calm things down and asks Sandalphon for some coffee.



Cerberus is basking in the warm weather one beautiful afternoon on the Grandcypher.
Cerberus: Love the breeze today! Days like this are best spent napping under the sun!
Coco: Geez, how carefree can you be! We should be thinking about what to do next! Woof!
Coco: We can't afford to be kicking it back without a care in the world while you-know-who's getting stronger day by day. Woof. Woof.
Cerberus: Huh? You sure about that? Maybe you two are just mistaken.
Mimi: Not in a million years! We'd know what the deal is with our real master! Woof!
Cerberus: Sigh...
Mimi: Chances are that seal's gonna break sooner rather than later. Woof.
Coco: We'd better haul ourselves back to the other side, or we're gonna be in for a rough spankin'! Woof!
Cerberus: Aw, shucks. It was so nice to be free of those chains once the master was sealed away.
Cerberus: And you two seem to be enjoying the freedom just as much as I am.
Coco: That's for sure. Woof...
Cerberus: Ooor... Would you guys rather go back to that boring old life?
Cerberus: A life where our master wouldn't even take us for walks no matter how obedient we were in following those distasteful orders.
Coco: Well... We were never meant to be free to begin with. Woof.
Mimi: Either way, we're gonna go back to being servants once the seal breaks. Woof.
Mimi: And I'd rather be a good little puppy about it so that the spanking doesn't hurt too much later. Woof.
Mimi: That's our fate. It was always meant to be this way. Woof.
Cerberus: So, in other words...
Cerberus: A big obstacle's in the way of our freedom.
Cerberus: We simply need a new master. And we've already found the perfect candidate.
Coco: What are you saying! Woof!
Mimi: Yeah, how would we even change our master to begin with? Woof!
Cerberus: Heheh...
Cerberus responds with a playful smile.
Cerberus: Now we have the perfect reason for (Captain) to become our real master!
Coco: Hold it right there! Are you sure (Captain)'s the right choice? Woof!
Mimi: You can't be serious! (Captain)'s a filthy skydweller! Woof!
Cerberus: I don't see what's the big deal. The point is for us to not have to go back.
Cerberus: Besides... Just imagine how much fun it's gonna be with (Captain) as our true master.
Cerberus: The captain wouldn't mind playing with us and taking us for walks every day.
Cerberus: And we don't have to do anything we don't want to either.
Coco & Mimi: ...
Cerberus: Hahah, your silence tells me you think this isn't such a bad idea.
Coco: I like the sound of it. I'm just not sure we've chosen the right person... Woof.
Mimi: What other options do we have? Woof.
Cerberus: Aw, c'mon now. You might say that, but I know that deep down you're both big fans of the captain.
Mimi: Th-that's not true! The most I'll admit is that (Captain)'s pretty good at grooming us! Woof!
Coco: That's for sure! Also, (Captain) doesn't get me and Mimi confused! But that's all I'll acknowledge! Woof!
Cerberus: Aw, look at you guys heap the praise on our captain!
Cerberus: Well, let's go make it official.
Cerberus is in high spirits as she goes off to look for (Captain).
(Captain) and company are relaxing in a room, munching away at snacks.
Cerberus: There you are, (Captain). I thought you might be here.
Vyrn: Heyo. How's it goin', Puppy Girl?
Cerberus: I have a favor to ask of (Captain)...
After taking a good whiff with her nose, Cerberus turns to the coffee on the table.
Cerberus: What is that, (Captain)? It smells so good.
Lyria: It's coffee. Would you like some too?
Vyrn: I'm not sure that's such a good idea. Coffee's supposed to be poisonous to dogs.
Coco: You better not be comparing us to your average doggy! Woof!
Mimi: Yeah, we can even munch on chocolate! Coffee can't be that far off! Woof!
Lyria delightedly pours coffee into a cup and hands it to Cerberus.
Cerberus: Thanks! Let's have a sip—
Cerberus: Eek! It's hot!
Lyria: Oh, sorry about that. Maybe I should've waited a bit first.
Cerberus: It's fine... It's just hotter than I thought it would be. Then again...
A mischievous smile plays on Cerberus's lips as she turns to (Captain).
Cerberus: Hey, (Captain). How would you like to blow on my coffee and cool it down for me?
A sheepish grin spreads over the captain's face.
Coco: Something's real suspicious about that grin! What could (Captain) possibly be thinking? Woof!
Mimi: Tell us what's on your mind! Spit it all out! Woof!
Sandalphon: (Captain), would you like a refill—
Sandalphon: ...
Coco & Mimi: ...
Sandalphon: C-Cerberus!
Sandalphon tosses his tray aside and readies his sword in a panic.
Coco and Mimi, too, take up battle positions.
Coco: We sure didn't expect to find you here! Woof!
Mimi: We've found you at last! Now to tie you up and send you back to Pandemonium! Woof!
Things quickly grow volatile.
(Captain) and company try to defuse the situation.
Lyria: What's gotten into everyone! No fighting allowed on the ship!
Vyrn: Let's all settle down! For starters, how do you guys even know each other?
Mimi: Quiet, you! This is our problem! Woof!
Cerberus: Coco, Mimi, stop right there! You're scaring (Captain).
Mimi: You're being way too relaxed if you ask me! We need to nab this guy! Woof!
Coco: Yeah, what Mimi said! Woof!
Cerberus: Sigh... I've been avoiding Sandalphon because I figured things would turn out like this...
Coco: Wait, you knew he was here all along? Woof!
Mimi: What a risky play! Don't you know the danger he poses? Woof!
Cerberus: Nah, it's all good. Especially since we'll be going with a new master.
Cerberus: So I need you two to stay put, okay?
Mimi: At this rate, we'll be in deep doo-doo if we don't change our master. Woof.
Coco: We're gonna get so much more than a spanking if it gets out that we found Sandalphon and let him go without so much as a growl. Woof.
Cerberus & Co.: You don't plan on fighting... Good.
Cerberus: Mm-hm. No need for hostilities here.
Cerberus: Anyway, Sandalphon, don't you have any cold coffee?
Sandalphon: Huh?
Cerberus: My tongue burns easily, so I can't handle hot beverages. It would really make my day if you had some cold coffee!
Sandalphon: ...
Cerberus: I mean, it'd be a shame if I'm the only one who doesn't get to drink something, right?
Cerberus: And as thanks, I'll answer any questions you might have.
Sandalphon: Fair enough.
Vyrn: Sheesh... Sounds like one wacky relationship you guys have...
Cerberus: It's decided then—a chat over cold coffee.
Sandalphon sheathes his sword and goes off to the kitchen to get some cold coffee.
Not quite sure what to make of what just happened, (Captain) and company shrug at each other.

Cerberus's Truth: Scene 2

Sandalphon reveals that Cerberus was originally created to be the watchdog of Pandemonium. She was sealed there along with her master, the archangel Kokabiel. Split into three separate Cerberuses because of her overwhelming power, it was the Cerberus of Instinct that made her way out and joined the crew.



Happy to oblige with Cerberus's request, Sandalphon returns from the kitchen with cold coffee.
Cerberus happily takes a sip of the beverage.
Cerberus: Hahah. This is more my speed.
Sandalphon: Well? What's your reason for being here?
Cerberus: Why don't you tell him all about how we first met, Master?
(Captain) explains how the crew first crossed paths with Cerberus.
Sandalphon: She suddenly popped out of a magic circle?
Mimi: We were pretty surprised ourselves with what that crazy fella pulled off. Woof.
Coco: It was pure luck that his cruddy magic circle happened to connect to our world. Woof.
Sandalphon: Is a mortal's magic really capable of such a thing?
Cerberus: It must've been fate. Surely Master and I were destined to meet that day.
Sandalphon: So you say... Then again, we're talking about (Captain) here, so that's a very real possibility...
Sandalphon: Still though...
Sandalphon clutches his head, a perplexed expression crossing his visage.
Lyria: Um, so you two used to know each other?
Sandalphon: Well, we've never spoken directly.
Sandalphon: But I could see for myself just how wicked she was during my confinement in Pandemonium.
Vyrn: You sure we're talkin' about the same Puppy Girl? What's this Pandemonium thing anyway?
Sandalphon: Has Cerberus told you nothing? She is the watchdog of Pandemonium...
Sandalphon: It's what she was created to do.
Vyrn: No way!
(Captain) and company cannot contain their surprise.
Vyrn: Strange, I've always found Cerberus to be way too friendly to watch over a place like that.
Cerberus: That was a long, long time ago. Nowadays, I'm just (Captain)'s adorable pet!
Cerberus: So be sure to show me lots of love, (Captain)!
Sandalphon: Anyhow, it sure is a surprise to see you in the Sky Realm...
Sandalphon: I once heard that you were bound to Pandemonium by a subjugation bond...
Sandalphon: Though I may have simply misunderstood.
Vyrn: A subjugation bond? What's that all about?
Cerberus: I think Sandalphon's talking about the chains that tied us to Pandemonium.
Cerberus: To make sure we could handle the job, we were given great power.
Coco: We had to be up to snuff to watch Pandemonium's prisoners! Woof!
Mimi: We pack a mean bite when we mean business! Woof!
Cerberus: But certain Astrals found us to be far too strong to be left to our own devices.
Coco: That's why they placed a restraint on us. Woof.
Mimi: To prevent us from running about freely. Woof.
Cerberus: That restraint is the subjugation bond... It forces absolute obedience on us.
Cerberus: Meaning we have to obey our master no matter what.
Sandalphon: Hold it. If that's true, then you have no freedom.
Sandalphon: Which would mean you're here only because your master ordered it... Am I wrong?
Sandalphon grows wary at Cerberus's words.
Cerberus: Nuh-uh. The subjugation bond holding us back is no more... We're without a master right now.
Sandalphon: What do you mean?
Cerberus: Our true master is an archangel named Kokabiel.
Cerberus: Using her special privileges as warden of the place, she conducted some pretty nasty experiments in the name of research.
Cerberus: Fortunately she was eventually found out, captured, and sealed away in Pandemonium.
Cerberus: We were sealed away too, along with the subjugation bond.
Lyria: Huh? But you're right here with us, Cerberus.
Cerberus: Oh, right. I guess I forgot to tell you guys.
Cerberus: There's actually three parts to me: instinct, reason, and power. And all of me was sealed in Pandemonium.
Cerberus: The Cerberus you see before you is instinct.
Cerberus: Locked inside the seal, I kept thinking about how much fun it'd be to go play outside.
Cerberus: The summoning circle must've picked up my wishes and transported me here.
Cerberus: Just goes to show how much of a coinkydink it is that I wound up here!
Sandalphon: ...
Sandalphon: You mentioned something about changing your master.
Sandalphon: I suppose that would essentially mean giving someone else absolute authority over you?
Cerberus: Mm-hm! I have my reasons for wanting a new master ASAP!
Hoping for a show of generosity, Cerberus clings to the captain.
Cerberus: (Captain), you remember how I said I needed a favor?
Cerberus: Well, that favor is for you to become my master for real!
Sandalphon: Wha?
Lyria: Ah!
Vyrn: Gah!
While (Captain) and company are flabbergasted...
Cerberus looks straight into the captain's eyes with excited anticipation.

Cerberus's Truth: Scene 3

Kokabiel was a cruel master who restricted Cerberus's freedom and often punished her. Not wanting her to suffer anymore, (Captain) officially becomes her new master through a subjugation bond. The hellhound is overjoyed with her newfound freedom under the auspices of the captain.



Cerberus is serious about wanting the captain as her new master.
(Captain)'s mouth is agape at the request.
  1. Why me?


Choose: Why me?

Cerberus: You're trustworthy, and you're a ton of fun to be around.
Cerberus: You definitely wouldn't treat us as just another tool like Kokabiel does.
Coco: Funny thing is, I always thought of us as nothing more than a tool. Woof.
Mimi: She subjected us to all sorts of cruel and unusual punishment. Woof.
Mimi: I almost cried that one time she shaved me bald. Woof...
Coco: She also left us without food for days on end. Woof.
Cerberus: Worst of all, we couldn't go on walks or play around.
Cerberus: And every job she ever gave us was a total bore.
Cerberus: Thankfully... You're the total opposite of that, (Captain).
Cerberus: You regularly take us for walks, you groom us, and you play with us.
Cerberus: That's why I choose you, (Captain).
Cerberus: Besides, things are going to get real hairy if I don't get myself a new master soon.
Vyrn: Whaddya mean?
Mimi: Kokabiel and the subjugation bond are both sealed on the other side, which allows us to do as we please on this side. Woof.
Coco: Thing is, we sniff activity around the seal. If Kokabiel breaks through it, we'll be forced to go back at once. Woof.
Cerberus: And when that happens, it'd likely be goodbye for good.
Cerberus: Which would suck big-time. Wouldn't you two agree?
Mimi: It's like comparing a mud ditch to a mud pit. And yeah, I suppose the ditch is somewhat better. Woof.
Coco: We won't have to go back to that mud pit if we change our master now. Woof.
Sandalphon: So that's your reasoning, huh...
Mimi: Freedom would be ours. Woof.
Coco: And there'd be no need for us to have to drag Sandalphon back. Woof.
Cerberus: Mm-hm. No one would have to get caught up in a battle between me and Sandalphon.
Sandalphon: Understood, but is changing your master really possible?
Mimi: The filthy fallen angel with a twisted personality's got a point! Is it even possible? Woof!
Cerberus: There are special rules in place for the subjugation bond.
Cerberus: If the current master of the bond should become incapacitated, the servant is allowed to renew the bond with a different master.
Cerberus: If no one else has been specifically chosen beforehand to be the next master, then the servant gets to freely choose the next candidate.
Cerberus: Once the new subjugation bond is forged, the previous one is rendered null.
Cerberus: Hope that clears it up!
Coco: I had no idea. Woof.
Mimi: H-how did you even know that? Woof!
Cerberus: Hahah, a doggy's gotta have her secrets!
Sandalphon: So all the pieces are in place. Your current master's sealed off, and there's no one else in line.
Sandalphon: That explains why you're free to choose (Captain) as your next master...
Cerberus: Uh-huh, that's right!
Cerberus: Please, please, pretty please, (Captain). Won't you become our master for real?
Cerberus: If you agree to it, we'll be able to do more for you than ever before!
Coco: Being bossed around by a grimy skydweller doesn't sound like fun. Sure beats rolling around in a mud pit though. Woof.
Mimi: I can feel my stomach turning inside out at the thought of (Captain) as master, but yeah, the mud pit's definitely worse. Woof.
Vyrn: The puppies don't exactly sound convinced. You sure about this?
Cerberus: As sure as can be! They're just trying to act tough!
Coco & Mimi: Humph!
Sandalphon: Well, (Captain)? What do you say?
Sandalphon: Personally, I would prefer if you became Cerberus's master.
Vyrn: Oh yeah? That's a surprise, comin' from you.
Sandalphon: If (Captain) goes through with this, then I get to avoid an unnecessary battle.
Sandalphon: And we can mitigate the risk of someone more dangerous subjugating her.
  1. You sure I'm the right choice?
  2. All right. Let's do this.


Choose: You sure I'm the right choice?

Cerberus: You're my number one choice!
Cerberus: No one else walks, plays, and naps with me like you do!
Cerberus: You're the master of my dreams!
(Captain) gives an understanding nod.
Cerberus: Thank you, (Captain)!
Go to "Continue 1"


Choose: All right. Let's do this.

Cerberus: Thank you, (Captain)!

Continue 1

A relieved smile spreads across Cerberus's face.
  1. So how does this work?


Choose: So how does this work?

Cerberus: One second.
Cerberus produces a collar and hands it to the captain.
Cerberus: You see that jewel on the collar? You have to drip some of your blood on it.
Cerberus: Then you put the collar around my neck, and our bond is complete!
(Captain) does as instructed.
In the next moment, the collar turns into chains of light that wrap around Cerberus's body multiple times over.
Cerberus: Wonderful, now we're bonded. Try giving me orders, (Captain)!
  1. Gimme your paws!
  2. Um...


Choose: Gimme your paws!

Cerberus & Co.: Woof!
Cerberus gently places her paws on (Captain)'s hands, the sign of a well-mannered canine.
Coco: Wh-what an embarrassment this is... Woof!
Mimi: For the mighty watchdog of Pandemonium to have to play games with (Captain) shows how far we've fallen... Woof!
Go to "Continue 2"


Choose: Um...

Vyrn: Gimme your paws!
Coco: You picking a fight with us? You're on! Woof!
Mimi: Let's see you talk big after I chomp down on you headfirst! Woof!
Vyrn: Whoa! Whatever happened to absolute obedience?
Cerberus: (Captain)'s the only one we pledged allegiance to!
Coco: Hahah, prepare yourself! Woof!
Mimi: We're sending you to meet your maker! Woof!
Vyrn: Ack! (Captain), you've gotta stop 'em!
Lyria: Ahahaha...

Continue 2

Cerberus: Haha. May we be together forever and always, (Captain).
Cerberus: I trust you'll take very good care of me.
Grinning from ear to ear, Cerberus snuggles up to (Captain).
The captain reciprocates with a wry smile.
Cerberus: Now we're officially (Captain)'s pets!
Coco: Whatever. More importantly, what do we do next? Woof.
Mimi: Come to think of it, there's no way Kokabiel's going to let this lie if she finds out what we've done. Woof.
Coco: Yeah, she'd be beside herself. Woof.
Cerberus: Does it really matter though?
Cerberus: She no longer has anything to do with us.
Mimi: That hag's gonna try to get us back for sure. Woof.
Coco: Worst-case scenario, she might even go after the crew. Woof.
Cerberus: When that time comes, we'll just have to teach Kokabiel a lesson she won't forget. For our sakes too.
Coco: You okay with that? Woof.
Cerberus: I don't see why not. We belong to (Captain) now!
Cerberus: And it's every pet's duty to protect their master!
Coco: Don't get the wrong idea now. I've been waiting for the chance to sink my jaws into her. Woof.
Mimi: It's a chance we won't get again. I'm gonna chew her out for every bit of pride she's worth. Woof.
Cerberus: Hahah... I'm already looking forward to being spoiled by (Captain) tomorrow.
Cerberus: First thing's first...
Cerberus imagines what her future will be like, a sparkle in her eyes.
Though Coco and Mimi may grumble, they share in her joy.