KKD: Well, this took longer than I hoped. I hope you guys are still hanging in there with me. I'll admit, it's getting harder to write these, particularly with writing up supports for the OCs. If you guys who sent them in can help, please send me the General dialogue for how you think it should go down between your character and the others. For those wanting to submit OCs, here are the remaining bachelors and bachelorette (so to speak).
Girls: Sully, Miriel, Nowi, Tharja
Guys: Vaike, Donnel, Lon'qu, Ricken, Libra, Henry
KKD: And now support ranks.
Support Rankings
Lora & Frederick: A
Logan & Chrom: C
Chrom & Lissa: C
Logan & Lora: B
Chrom & Sumia: B
Logan & Lissa: C
Frederick & Sully: C
Frederick & Miriel: C
Logan & Bruford: C
Stahl & Sully: B
Frederick & Virion: C
Donnel & Miriel: C
Chrom & Vaike: C
Lora & Sumia: C
Chrom & Frederick: C
KKD: And that's it for now. Here are the disclaimers, and I realized I forgot to give credit for a few characters last chapter even though they didn't appear, but I feel I should bring them up nonetheless. So, if I missed any characters that you gave to me or I forgot to give you credit for them, let me know, and I'll give you credit.
Disclaimers: KKD doesn't own anything in this story except for the original characters and concepts he created within. Bruford/Kamen Rider Sage belongs to RedRat8, Kai Bouken belongs to AKA99, and Vanille Aegis belongs to Daozang. The rest belong to Nintendo, Intelligent Systems, and their respective owners/companies.
(Cue Opening Theme Song: Hero by Skillet)
KKD Studios Presents
*As the instrumental begins we see our lead, Logan, floating in darkness for a bit until he rose his hand and his Flame Style Wizard Ring appeared on it, and he appeared in the field with Chrom, Lissa, and Frederick helping him up*
I'm just a step away
I'm just a breath away
*The Shepherds are seen fighting against some brigands, Logan casting spells and slashing his sword with them as Lora stood by, getting people to safety.*
Losin' my faith today
(We're fallin' off the edge today)
*We make a quick cut to a later part where we see Emmeryn crying, our focus on the tear*
*Logan struggled to his feet as he glared up at the Phantoms coming his way, most in silhouette, as he recalled something from the past where he was in despair, purple cracks forming on his body*
I am just a man
Not superhuman
(I'm not superhuman)
Someone save me from the hate
*Logan then stared out at the armies against the Halidom of Ylisse, standing with Chrom, Lissa, Lora, and the Shepherds as they looked past the forces.*
It's just another war
Just another family torn
(We're falling from my faith today)
*We get a glance at the villains including Gangrel, Aversa, Validar, and a figure wearing a black, gold, and purple cloak floating behind them before we cut back to the heroes, as Logan flips his Wizardriver into position and flashes his Flame Style ring across it, transforming into Wizard.*
Just a step from the edge
Just another day in the world we live
*Suddenly, Wizard and Chrom were on the battlefield, fighting together with their blades, Wizard casting magic spells as Lissa healed them, Frederick attacked the brigands on his horse, and Lora, now as Beast, fought with her Dice Saber and shifting mantles*
I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
*Wizard quickly transitioned between forms by passing through their magic circles, Water Style splashing one Phantom aside before leaping up, going Hurricane Style to kick another Brigand and then suddenly stomping down as Land Style, causing rocks to scatter and hit more foes*
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
*Wizard turned to see a figure in blue wearing a mask as the figure faced off against Chrom, both clashing the Falchion at each other*
I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
*Wizard is then seen riding Wizardragon into battle alongside Beast on BeastChimera, blasting more Phantoms aside before he's seen staring at Chrom and a woman holding a child as he turned to Lissa, smiling*
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
*After several attacks at the screen, Wizard posed alongside Lissa, Beast, Frederick, and Chrom as the title "Fire Emblem: Awakening of Hope" appeared above and behind them.*
Fire Emblem: Awakening of Hope
Chrom had recently returned to his tent after the incident with the posters, panting after what happened.
"Man, that Frederick… I can't believe he did that…" he panted when-
"Chrom! Hel-LOOOOOO?!" he heard Sumia call out, making him get up, quickly dispose the posters, and then go out to meet with her.
"Oh, hey, Sumia," Chrom replied, acting cool, Sumia not noticing his embarrassed moment earlier.
"Look!" the Pegasus Knight smiled, showing another pie, "I baked you another pie."
"Sumia, you are too much. Where do you find all the time and energy for this?"
"Oh, it's nothing. Really! Hardly any trouble at all," she assured, before starting to break a sweat, "Except for finding veggies. ...And grinding flour. ...Oh, and kneading dough. But apart from THAT, it's as easy as...well, pie! I like doing it. Really. Honest."
"Well, if you say so."
"Oh, I do say so! And today I made an extra big one so we can eat it together!" Sumia smiled, making Chrom smile as well.
"A pie shared with friends is twice as tasty. Or so my old Nurse Nan said," he chuckled before sighing, "...Listen, Sumia. I'm… I'm sorry. About bringing you into all this, I mean. You deserve better than a battlefield, but right now, that's where I need you."
"Oh, Chrom… It's an honor and a privilege to serve you. Besides, serving as a soldier isn't all bad. There are lots of things I like about it."
"Truly? Like what?"
"Well, the horses are fun!"
"You mean the pegasus? Er, pegasuses? ...Pegasi?"
"Those too! I just love swooping through the sky-it's so exhilarating. But I like looking after them even more. Combing manes, brushing teeth…"
"You do spend a lot of time in the stables, now that I think about it," Chrom admitted, thinking of the Pegasus Knight tending to all the equines the group had, blushing when he noticed her sit next to him.
"I do hate that they have to fight. When I see them in the thick of battle…" Sumia sighed, a sullen look on her face, "I know we need them if we're to win this war. It can't be helped. But, it makes my heart ache every time I see such a beautiful creature hurt."
"I don't know what to say, Sumia. Except to thank you again," Chrom replied, taking Sumia's hand in his own, "Thank you for all the sacrifices you're making for my sake. I swear that I will do everything in my power to end this war quickly. And I promise to bring a peace that will endure for generations."
"I know you will, Chrom," she nodded, "And I'm going to help you do it!"
In preparation for our trip back to Ylisstol, we ventured into the snowy regions to gather more supplies. It would take a while, though, so we made sure to pack warmly. As I prepared my stuff, I actually collapsed in my cot one day, exhausted from all the fighting and not enough food to sustain my magic output as Wizard.
"Phew! I am beat…" I panted, craving something sweet for some reason… and strangely, a pastry in the shape of the letter "o" came to my head… I didn't even know what it was, my mind wrapped around the thought as Lissa came in.
"All tuckered out, Logan? How about a quick, refreshing shoulder massage?" she offered, putting me a bit on edge, knowing she could be planning to prank me.
"...What are you plotting now?"
"Oh, please. One little joke, one little time and you get all paranoid," she giggled as… truth be told, I was a tad paranoid, both of any potential Phantoms, and of Lissa's next prank… who knew what she'd do next, "This isn't about pranking anybody. I figure I owe you…"
"How do you figure?"
"Because you've taken a huge weight off my brother's shoulders, silly! You know what Chrom's like. He never asks for help, even when he needs it. But he trusts you, Logan. Enough to rely on you, both as a Tactician and as Wizard. He's not the type to come out and say it, but I know he's grateful."
"You… think so?" I asked, not having really thought about this at all.
"I know so! Nobody knows my big brother like me," she grinned, allowing me to relax a bit.
"Well, that is nice to hear…"
"So what do you say? Free massage? Going once… Gooooooing twiiice…"
"Okay, I accept! I accept!" I chuckled as I sat up so she could get her hands on my shoulders, "...Thanks, Lissa."
"Okay then…" she smiled, pressing her fingers hard into my shoulders, making me wince as she got the hard knots back there, "Urgh! Geez, your muscles are just one big knot back here…"
"...Aaaaaah, yes, right there…" I smiled with relief, "Oooh, that feels amazing…"
"How about...this?" she asked as something touched the back of my neck, making me tense up again.
"WhaAAAAUGH! Cold! Cold and slimey and cooooold!" I panicked, as I suddenly felt the slimy thing wiggle before she pulled it off and I leaped up, "AUGH! IT MOVED! WHAT DID YOU DO, LISSA? WHAT IN BLAZES WAS THAT?!"
She just giggled in response, showing me a little amphibian in her hand.
"Oh, relax. It's just a frog," she replied as if it was commonplace to put a frog on someone's neck… which I'm certain it wasn't, "You were just so perfectly calm, tee hee. I couldn't resist! It had to be done!"
"I'm pretty sure it did NOT!" I snapped, pretty peeved, "And weren't you just saying yesterday that frogs make you 'all pukey'?"
"I'm willing to put up with a lot for the sake of comedy."
"Well, that makes one of us!" I sighed.
At the same time, Ricken looked over in a mirror to see the Carbuncle Phantom as his reflection.
"...It's not easy being the leader of all of Ylisse's Phantoms, especially seeing how the original me fell into despair so young… but I promised I'd do my best for Chrom and the Exalt," he sighed as Maribelle came over with a teapot and some cups for the two.
"The tea is ready, Ricken," she informed, getting his attention, and he was about to say something when he took a whiff of the tea and smiled before Maribelle gave him a cup, which he sipped from.
"...Mmm, that's good. Thanks, Maribelle," Ricken smiled.
"It's the least I can do after you saved me from those Plegian scoundrels, dear boy. A single cup of tea will scarce repay the debt I owe you, wonderous white mage and Carbuncle Phantom."
"Aw, you don't owe me. Wait, how'd you-?"
"First, I noticed your reflection coming in. Secondly, Ha! Without you, tea would be leaking from sword holes on every side of me! This debt must be paid, especially as we're both members of Ylisse's old high houses," she informed, "We may not be as close now as in ages past, but we're peers nonetheless. If I can ever be of help, you need but ask."
"Th-That's…" Ricken muttered, surprised by this.
"Whatever is the matter, dear?"
"I'm just surprised to hear you say so, is all."
"Come now! You saved my life! Surely you don't think me the sort to forget a debt?"
"No, not that! The part about our houses. My house isn't like it used to be," he started before sighing, "...Actually, we're dead broke… that plus a dozen other things is what caused my despair and unleashed my Phantom side."
He looked at himself as he became the white and purple Carbuncle Phantom, Maribelle just nodding in response.
"Ah, yes. That. Well, the recent financial struggles of your house are hardly-"
"I was just surprised to hear you call us peers. That's all. I've grown so used to Phantom equals, seeking to bring rights for Phantoms in Ylisse, that I hardly had such encounters before now," the Carbuncle Phantom informed as he reverted to being Ricken, "Plus, look at me! I'm hardly an aristocrat, in human and Phantom forms."
"And what else could you be, mmm?" Maribelle inquired, "A noble's honor isn't measured by size of purse, but quality of character. And anyone who would risk his life for another has a noble spirit indeed! Your family is every bit an equal to mine, and hang those who say differently!"
"Heh… Thanks, Maribelle," he smiled in response.
Further in the mountains, a merchant began to panic, helping nearby a soldier.
"Blast… It seems all hope is lost," he muttered, "Still, hold fast. I'll treat your wounds..."
"Ngh… It's t-too late…" the soldier grunted.
We soon came across a merchant trying to help a dying soldier.
"What's happened here?!" Chrom gasped.
"Nothing but death ahead, travelers," the merchant responded with dread, "I'd turn back if I were you. Whatever your business here, it will have to wait."
"Just tell us what happened."
The merchant sighed, soon caving in to Chrom's request.
"Bandits have blocked the road ahead. They're demanding a king's ransom in illicit tolls for all who wish to pass," he informed.
"That's just stupid," I groaned.
"They think to profiteer on refugees? Despicable," Chrom added in disgust.
"Our caravan's livelihood is at stake. We'll do no business in this country now…"
"The flow of goods must be secured, milord, or the people are likely to starve," Frederick informed.
"Then we'll secure it," Chrom assured, turning to the merchant, "You and your caravan can wait here. We'll let you know when it's safe."
Nearby, two figures that looked identical to each other, both berserkers, but while one dressed in red with black hair on the sides with only two streaks of it on his balding head, the other wire a purple variant of the armor and his hair was a brownish blonde, were talking to each other.
"Vincent, darling," the red-clad man spoke up as he approached the purple-clad man.
"Yes, Victor?" the man known as Victor asked.
"I daresay we've come across a village, Vincent."
"And what a thriving little hamlet it is, Victor!"
"Indeed. I think it'll make for a fine bit of pillaging, Vincent."
"It most certainly will, Victor."
Both men chuckled in excitement for what was about to happen.
"Well, then. I believe it's my turn to do the honors, isn't it, Vincent?" Victor inquired.
"I do believe it is, Victor!" Vincent nodded as Victor grinned with markings appearing on his face, "Oh, but try not to kill them all this time, hmm? It tends to cut the profits."
Vincent fled the scene as Victor grinned, transforming into a Phantom that looked like a decaying man with green and black skin in red and gold Roman armor, his eyes glowing as his chest had the same symbol as the other Phantoms.
However, between Vincent, his forces, and the nearby village, a female merchant with red hair in a ponytail wearing an all red outfit with a long cape and a yellow neck frill, her finger on her chin with a smile.
"Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I'm afraid this village is closed," she informed the Makhai Phantom that was Vincent.
"Well, aren't you a fetching young thing?" he chuckled, "And fetching young things fetch good coin. In fact, the gold you net from the slavers will build Vincent a fine home!"
"Careful, love," the merchant giggled, "Us traders are known to make some very deep cuts."
As we arrived, we saw a merchant similar to the sellers we occasionally met on our travels guarding a village from some brigands.
"That village is in danger," Frederick realized, "One must ride ahead and warn them of what's coming."
"You heard him, Shepherds! Let's move out!" Chrom shouted as we all rushed out.
Seeing Bruford preferred to use his blade more, I started to use my own sword attacks more than I did my Driver, Lora wasting no time in practicing her rapier skills. We soon spotted a redheaded woman fighting off more of the brigands, so we split up with my group taking on more of the incoming forces while Chrom's group rushed to the village.
"Attention everyone! Brigands are incoming! Fear not, the Shepherds are here to help. There was a merchant we saw helping to defend you as well, so fear not. Get to safety knowing we're here," Chrom informed as an elder realized what he meant.
"That peddler woman was fighting to protect our village, you say?" he asked, getting a nod from Chrom, "That kind warmth is more than welcome in these cold lands. Here, please use this to heal her is she's hurt."
He handed Chrom and Sumia a staff to help before they left to help guard the village, the townsfolk locking up their doors once they were safe.
My group of the Shepherds and I fought off the brigands with ease, Bruford wasting no time in slashing them down either as Lora stabbed two more. Suddenly, I used my tome magic to blast off one more away from her.
"Thanks," Lora smiled.
We soon noticed several axe-wielders were finished off by Miriel, who also stood by Kellam (seriously, that dude hides better than most Phantoms) as he took out a couple on his own, too. Then, I saw this corpse-looking Phantom appear, laughing as he held his axe.
"Give up now! I was born a Victor, and victory will be mine!" he announced.
"Just because your name is Victor, doesn't mean you will be the victor in battle!" a new voice shouted as three new figures came in, surprising us.
First was a woman in a plain white shirt or a grey shirt with a chestpiece that covered her breast, below it was a torso armor that was covering her waist and legs, she wore a light shoulder guard, a pair of kneepads, a silver helmet that has a grill on the visor, she wore a pair of slim black pants and occasionally wore a grey combat skirt, grey boots. Oh, and she was riding a wyvern, to boot, along with holding a rapier with a golden axehead designed hilt, a long crimson blade, and a crimson red grip.
Second was a young man with messy brown hair, blue eyes, pale skin and a scar on the left cheek. He also wore a grey trench coat with blue markings, a black shirt with armor pieces on the chest, shoulders and knees, as well as black pants, but the armor was all underneath trench coat. And seeing he had a bow on his back and a blade in hand, it was clear he was an assassin of sorts.
Lastly was someone who looked identical to the assassin, but he looked more like a swordmaster with his left eye being pale blue, right eye being blue, messy darker brown hair than the other guy, pale skin with a scar on the left eye, and he wore a dark grey coat with cobalt blue markings, a black shirt, black pants, a brown leather belt that has two sheathes dangling on his waist as he held two blades in hand.
"It's time to finish you for good!" the first man shouted, leaping in before slashing down with his blade, distracting the Phantom a bit before the other man charged in with his blades and the girl slashed down with her rapier, both knocking the Phantom back.
"...Allies?" Bruford assumed.
"Looks like it," Lora nodded.
"Let's give them a hand," I added, the three of us pulling out our Driver On rings and got them ready.
= DRIVER ON! PLEASE! =
= DRIVER ON! =
"Ready?" I checked.
"Ready," Lora and Bruford nodded as we set up our drivers and our transformation rings, Bruford his basic ring and mine the Flame Style.
= SHABADOOBIE TOUCH TO HENSHIN! SHABADOOBIE TOUCH TO HENSHIN! =
"Henshin!/Hen~shin!" we all shouted, flashing our rings across/into our belts.
= SET! =
= CHANGE! =
= FLAME! PLEASE! =
= OPEN! = L-I-O-N! LION! =
= HI! HI! HI HI HI! =
Lora, Bruford, and I transformed into our mage forms as we rushed in to strike, one of the men who helped having his eyes widen.
"No way… they're mages, too?" the assassin gawked.
"Liam! Little help!" the girl riding the wyvern shouted.
"Any time now!" the swordmaster added, snapping the assassin out of his stupor.
"Oh, right!" I heard him responded as I noticed him pull out a ring similar to my Driver On ring.
= DRIVER ON! PLEASE! =
Hearing this, I looked to see him pull out a ring similar to my Style rings, but this one was an aqua blue identical to my
= SHABADOOBIE TOUCH TO HENSHIN! SHABADOOBIE TOUCH TO HENSHIN! =
"Henshin!" he shouted, flashing his ring across his driver.
= CRYO! PLEAST! BRR! BRR! BRR BRR BRR! =
When he held up his hand, the aqua blue magic circle flew over him, forming a suit similar to my Flame Style armor, except the gems were aqua blue and his chest appeared to be themed after some kind of reptilian skull filled with the gems.
I was a bit used to the sudden mage appearances, but I felt this was getting a bit out of control by now, so I just sighed, letting him show his stuff as he pulled out a sword similar to my own in all but color. He, the swordmaster, and wyvern rider seemed to do well… until his SwordGun-style weapon shattered in one last swing.
"Uh… crap…" he sighed as this Phantom named Victor was set to cleave him, but-
= FINAL: VILE ASSAULT! =
= CHOU NE! KICK STRIKE! SAIKOU~! =
Bruford/Sage and I leaped up and as I executed a powerful drop kick to the Phantom, Sage used pure kicking power in a bicycle kick as we shattered the Phantom's armor, making him grunt in pain.
"I… I see an open field, Vincent… Such beautiful flowers…" he whispered before collapsing and exploding in defeat.
"Phew!" I sighed in relief.
"A thousand thanks, good sir!" the male merchant we helped earlier smiled as he approached us, "I'd feared our goods would spoil before reaching market. I'm certain the townsfolk will be happier with the fresh food as well."
Then the redhead giggled as she walked over.
"It seems you've done a kindness to my fellow merchants," she noted, "The name's Anna. Some folks like to call me the Secret Seller. NExt time we meet, I'll be sure to cut you an extra-special deal."
"...Secret Seller? That sounds...familiar," Chrom noted.
"I'd tell you more, but then it wouldn't be much of a secret, would it? Until next time, happy shopping, and may the gods of the open road keep you!"
A bit further down the road, the new trio had joined us, kneeling before Chrom.
"Milord, we have heard many things about you and your group of Shepherds," the woman informed us, "My name is Leah Cryo, and these are my brothers, Liam and Lian. We wish to join you and the Shepherds."
"Well, you have proven you are capable of fighting," Chrom noted.
"As if that would be enough," Lian mumbled.
"Lian! Please!" Leah snapped.
"At ease, Leah. You and your brothers are more than welcome to join us," Chrom smiled, "We could always use more help."
"Thank you, milord," Liam smiled back as the three joined us, unaware to most of us that a Phantom was watching us.
After the group made camp, Donnel and Miriel went about their lessons for him. He seemed very determined, more so than Miriel suspected.
"...Let us conclude today's lesson," Miriel suggested.
"Whew!" Donned sighed with relief, "Good. I'm beat."
"Unsurprising. We covered material of exceptional complexity today. But that is not to say these lessons have been entirely free of surprises."
"Oh? Like what?"
"For one, the voracity with which you attack your studies is remarkable. I acceded to your request for tutelage with the expectation you would lose interest. Yet here you are, having already mastered some of the more difficult concepts."
"Aw shucks. I'm barely keepin' up! And I ain't sure I got a perfect grasp on it, neither," Donnel smiled, remaining humble.
"Even an imperfect grasp, in conjunction with a diligent attitude, is sufficient enough to advance. Often a nuanced, intuitive understanding is something that develops organically," Miriel pointed out.
"Er, if you say so, Miriel."
"Given this rate of acquisition, you might…" Miriel mumbled to herself, catching Donnel's attention.
"Hmm? You say somethin'?"
"Nothing of import," she assured, "Now then, class dismissed. Be certain to review the material before our next lesson."
"Yes, ma'am!"
Stahl and Sully were at their training again, both giving it all they had again. They exchanged blows quickly until Stahl hit Sully in the side.
"Oof!" She grunted, getting on her knees and panting, "...Yeah, I'll feel that one tomorrow."
"Heh heh! Stahl the Panther strikes again!" he chuckled, "Still, I think I finally understand what you were getting at. The right attitude really does make a difference."
"Well, don't think you'll ever be better than me. Because you won't."
"Ha! I wouldn't dare suggest it."
"But you know the others expect you to show me up someday."
"...Huh?" Stahl responded in confusion.
"It's okay, I'm used to it," Sully sighed, almost feeling defeated, and not just in the spar."
"...Er, Sully? Is everything all right? You're getting weird on me."
"It's just... People look at me and all they see is a damn woman!"
"Um, okay? Not sure where this is coming from, but if I implied-" Stahl started, hand on Sully's shoulder, only for her to shrug him off.
"Not you, idiot. You treat me like an equal, and I've always respected that. I just worry that... Well, what happens if you do surpass me someday? People won't think it's because of hard work or skill or any of that. It'll just be another damn man beating a woman to the finish line again," she sighed again, making Stahl give a stern look.
"Now who's being wishy-washy?"
This made Sully snap, fist near Stahl's face.
"Hey! Don't you lecture me, chump! I'll kick your right in the-" she started before Stahl chuckled again.
"Ha ha! Now that's the Sully I know. A mighty bull in the making! ...Or is it a mewling Sheep? We'd better go another round and find out."
While Stahl gripped his blade, Sully smirked as she held her lance.
"Oh, I am so going to hand you your lunch in a second. Come on, tough guy! Show me what you're really made of!"
"Eep! M-maybe this was a bad idea…"
"All right. The coast is clear," Lissa whispered to herself as she snuck out when…
"Lissa?" Chrom spoke up, surprising her.
"ACK! B-brother! Hey there," she gasped before nervously smiling and waving, "How are… things… with the war?"
"Where are you going?"
"Oh, the weather's just SO lovely, so I thought I'd take a little stroll and-" she started as…
"It's raining," Chrom interrupted, pointing out how beyond their campsite at the mountain base, it was raining.
"IS IT? Oh, fiddle dee dee! It was sunny just a moment-" she feigned ignorance, only to be interrupted again.
"It's been raining for three days," he pointed out, leaving Lissa to gulp, knowing she was caught, "All right, fess up: Where do you keeping running off to lately?"
"Me? Run off?" she laughed off, "You're crazy, Chrom. Stop being crazy."
"Logan has also been asking about you. ...About how you knew so much regarding the enemy's formation in that last battle. Please don't tell me you've been scouting all by yourself, Lissa."
"...So it'd be ok if I didn't tell you?"
"You fool! What would have done if they'd caught you?!"
"I... I didn't... I don't know! I just knew I had to do something to help! It's my duty as princess to fight and-"
"And what?! To become a high-ranking hostage?! To be tortured for informaton?! And gods, are you REALLY still on about this princess stuff?!"
"Hey! You wouldn't understand! You don't know what it's like to be your and Emmeryn's little sister!" Lissa snapped, bringing silence to the two before Chrom sighed.
"...Look. If you want a mission so badly, I'll give you one: Go ask everyone in camp how you can be a better princess," he told his sister.
"What?" Lissa confusedly responded.
"It doesn't have to be today, but do it. ...And yes, that's an order."
"Oh, for the…" she started before thinking and then sighing in defeat, "All right. Fine."
As Bruford was in the middle of cleaning the campsite as a favor for Frederick, Lon'qu walked over to him.
"Hmph! How ironic. The powerful former champion of the East-Khan is now reduced to a handmaiden," Lon'qu noted.
"With you being a warrior, Lon'qu, I don't expect you to understand how this can be helpful. It keeps me calm," Bruford informed, the myrmidon scoffing a bit, "Strength is a key part of combat, but you also need to be ready to follow orders."
"Is that why you're following the orders of that knight?"
"I've always preferred following to leading. If I'm able to follow orders, I feel more accomplished. And strength is not always the main factor, either. Maybe I should show you sometime."
"...Later. I have places I need to be…"
Bruford just nodded, resuming his work as his fellow Feroxi left.
"...He'll understand someday."
After his talk with Bruford, Lon'qu stepped out to the training grounds of the camp to see Vaike swinging his axe around.
"Spinnin' backslash, coming at ya! HIYAAAAAARGH!" Vaike shouted, leaping at the myrmidon, who grunted as he blocked the axe with his sword, swiftly rolling out of the way soon after, Vaike chuckling, "Sweet ogre pie, that was well evaded! You're a quick little bugger."
"Idiot! You nearly removed my head," Lon'qu growled in fury.
"Now, now, don't get your smallclothes in a twist. I was just testin' ya, is all."
"What? Testing me?"
"That's right. And you'll be pleased to know, you've met-nay, exceeded expectations! You can be my squire and pupil, and I'll see if I can make a real warrior outta ya."
"Hmph! I'm going to assume this is just an elaborate joke," Lon'qu scoffed.
"C'mom, whaddya say? You can be my right-hand man!" Vaike smirked, nearly making Lon'qu groan in annoyance.
"...Gods, he's serious. I have no desire to be your pupil, fool!"
"Sure ya do! Everyone does! No need to play hard to get.l
"Such persistence!" Lon'qu chuckled, pondering Vaike's offer, "Very well. If you defeat me, I'll consider it."
"But you haven't had any trainin' yet! It wouldn't be fair."
"Where I'm from, strength is the only law that matter."
"Well, I guess that's simple enough. All right, then! Are ya ready?!" Vaike checked, axe ready as Lon'qu prepared his sword.
"Always."
(Cue Ending Theme Song: Human Nature by Michael Jackson)
*With the Wizard Rings floating around to the instrumentals and starting verse, we soon see Logan sitting on a hilltop, looking over the Halidom*
Looking Out
Across The Night-Time
The City Winks A Sleepless Eye
*We then see Chrom, Frederick, and Lissa planning something for an upcoming battle as Lissa looks away, sighing*
Hear Her Voice
Shake My Window
Sweet Seducing Sighs
*We see other members of the Shepherds interacting with each other, Emmeryn watching from above.*
Get Me Out
Into The Night-Time
Four Walls Won't Hold Me Tonight
*Logan and Lissa could be seen across the way, smiling a bit as they walking towards each other.*
If This Town
Is Just An Apple
Then Let Me Take A Bite
*Then, we see stills of the various Shepherds interacting with each other.*
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
*Chrom is then seen looking out a window with a girl in silhouette at that moment.*
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
*Logan sees a particular pair for a moment and smiled before he turns to see Lissa, both smiling.*
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
*Emmeryn watches all this from nearby before we pan towards the sky.*
If They Say -
Why, Why, Tell 'Em That Is Human Nature
Why, Why, Does He Do Me That Way
*We turn to see Wizard and the Shepherds amidst the stars.*
I like livin' this way
I like lovin' this way
KKD: And that's the chapter. Props to God90zilla Studios for letting me use their characters, though it may take a while to get back with them. If you want your own characters paired, here are the remaining unpaired cast as of now.
Girls: Sully, Miriel, Nowi, Tharja
Guys: Vaike, Donnel, Lon'qu, Ricken, Libra, Henry
KKD: For the characters, here are the formats.
Rider and Normal Characters
Character Name:
Rider Name:
Gender:
Character Appearance:
Character Class (apart from Rider):
Inner Phantom/Motif:
Rider Appearance:
Rider Form(s):
Weapons:
Personality:
Preferred Spouse(s):
Phantoms
Human Name:
Phantom Name:
Motif/Basis: (Only if not the same in exact name as the Phantom Name)
Gender:
Human Appearance:
Phantom Appearance:
Powers:
Character Class:
Preferred Weapon:
Personality:
Preferred Side: (Ylisse, Plegia, Valm, Grima)
Preferred Spouse(s):
Children
Child Name:
Gender:
Child's Parents: (Your OC + their spouse)
Character Appearance:
Character Class:
Weapon(s):
Personality:
KKD: Finally, we have character supports as of right now.
Support Rankings
Lora & Frederick: A
Logan & Chrom: C
Chrom & Lissa: B
Logan & Lora: B
Chrom & Sumia: A
Logan & Lissa: B
Frederick & Sully: C
Frederick & Miriel: C
Logan & Bruford: C
Stahl & Sully: A
Frederick & Virion: C
Chrom & Vaike: C
Miriel & Donnel: B
Lora & Sumia: C
Chrom & Frederick: C
Ricken & Maribelle: C
Lon'qu & Bruford: C
Lon'qu & Vaike: C
KKD: I look forward to your future characters, so until then I'm the Crossover King and I'll see you next time. *salutes* Jaa ne.