Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem or any of its characters. If I did, Leila wouldn't have died and you would have been able to get a Fell contract in chapter 12.
Chapter 1
Day 1
Well, since I just became employed I've decided to start a new account. (Not a diary, an ACCOUNT) Anyways, for the people other than me reading this ACCOUNT, my name is Sandra. No last name, no middle name, just Sandra. Don't get me wrong; I have a family. I just don't like them. Or talk to them. Or like to have people associate me with them...Ummm... ANYWAYS, for those who care to know, I have long auburn hair (ends at about mid-shoulderblade) and green eyes. I'm 5 feet, 5 inches and 3/4, no less, no more. I wear a grass green cloak with dark green embroidery, but under that I wear a dull green shirt, a brown satchel and brown pants. But enough about my physical description, on to the important information.
I am a tactician. A strategist, if you must. A year ago, I was under the employment of Lyn, now known as Lady Lyndis of Caelin. With her skills, my tactics, (though I took part in battle as well) and the help of many other people, we were able to defeat her evil uncle Lord Lundgren (or was it great-uncle?) and save her grandfather. After that final battle, Lyn offer me a job in Caelin, but I declined. I needed improve my skills and that would be best done by traveling. She knew she couldn't stop me so she gave me payment for my services (a very nice sum) and wished me goodbye.
Well, that's my recent past. (About a year ago) Currently, I am under the employment of Lord Hector of Ostia, brother of Lord Uther, Marquess of Ostia. Now, how did I find myself under Lord Hector's service? Well, (Shut up, I LIKE the word well) it went something like this:
I was walking the streets of Ostia's capital city, minding my own business. Sure, I filched an apple there, a bagel here, but nothing too bad. I was a little, ah, broke at the time. The money Lyn had paid me had run out the week before and I was looking for a way to earn a little gold. I happened to be walking near Castle Ostia, when suddenly and ogre of a man (Both in size and looks) blocked my path. It was completely uncalled for!
Well, actually, the man had been following me for a good five minutes...I had a lot on my mind! He was a rather ugly man, really. He was square! As wide as he was tall, looking like he weighed 200 pounds. Unfortunately, it was not in fat. He was very muscular, but you just coloured him green he would look like a baby-eating ogre!
"Yer a pretty one, girly," said Orge, (I've named him Orge! Ehehehe...) giving me a holey smile. Ewwww... his teeth were yellow... some even black! And his breath smell like rotton fish and manure. "How's about cuming with me?" I didn't like the look he was giving me. Very dirty.
"...AS IF," I spat back, then slapped him and ran.
As I ran, I tried to predict Orge's next move. He seemed to be the type who would get violently angry, swear, and chase after me in order to get what he wanted by force. He probably would get his goons to help him as well. Yes, he probably had goons. Low and behold, I heard a loud expletive from behind me. When I glanced back at him, I saw him and seven goons chasing after me.
Today just wasn't my day.
Normally, I would have stood my ground and fight them, but there were a couple problems. One, I didn't have a weapon. I sold my sword and dagger last week so that I could pay the innkeeper. Two, there were eight of them and one of me. Even though I was a swordwielder (Did I mention that Ogre and his goons used axes? Figures, right? People like Ogre and those who serve them ALWAYS use axes) and probably a better fighter, I didn't want to take the chance. I was smarter to find some Ostia knights to take care of them for me. This was Castle Ostia! Of course there would be knights around, right?
Not really.
Ten minutes of running and I still hadn't spotted any knights. I was getting rather annoyed. Even though I wasn't really tired, I was confident that I would have spotted at least one knight by now. I mean, it was Castle Ostia! The most well-defended fortress in Elibe! Why hadn't I seen any knights protecting it?!
As I rounded the next corner, I caught sight of an open door. "An unguarded open door? Not smart on the defence captain's part, but good for me!" I quickly rushed for the door and as soon as I was through it, shut is quietly. "Whew, glad that's over," I said to myself. Finally I-
"Who the hell are you?!"
By St. Elimine...
I turned around to see an angry, nasty-looking knight. He didn't look like an Ostian knight...
"I-," but before I even started, the knight charged at me with his lance. Almostly instantly I dropped into a crouch, feeling the spear whiz over my head. As readied himself for his next attack, I opened the door behind me, duck through his legs and pushed him out. (All in one move!) As he fell through the doorway, I slammed the door shut and locked it.
Finally, no more crazy, angry, violent men. Now to find some servant to show me the way out...
BOOM!
Shit.
"This REALLY isn't my day..." I sighed, but made my way towards the noise. Why? Well, whatever "boomed" in the keep was probably better than eight, no nine crazy, angry, violent men that were outside.
As I walked into another room, I spotted a red figure. As I got closer, I realized it was a sandy-haired man decked in a red cape. At the moment, he was crouching in front of a treasure chest, trying to opening.
"A thief, I bet," I thought, "No matter, thieves are more interested in getting treasure than attac- Wait. Red cape...sandy hair...thief...it couldn't be..."
"HEY MATTHEW!!" The man looked up.
"So it IS Matthew," I mutter to myself, making my way towards him, "Now, why is he here? Trying to steal for Castle Ostia isn't the smartest thing to do." As I neared Matthew, a large, blue-armored and very pissed looking man bursted into the room.
"MATTHEW! You dastard! Why in the name of St. Elimine did you leave me!? I had four people attacking from all sides and then you vanished! I could have been killed!" I could practically see the veins on this guy's forehead bulging. He was VERY pissed and looked ready to kill. (Again, I guess. Him being in the room probably meant those four guys he was talking about were already dead.)
"Well, young master..." Huh? Young master? "You seemed to be doing quite fine on your own so I thought it would be best for me to just go ahead," Matthew replied casually, like it was normal to abandon an ally in a time of need. "you did finish them off without injury." Did Matthew want to make this guy more angry? Well, probably. I mean, this was Matthew, who could resist a tease. That man was so aggravating... It was hilarious.
"That's not the point! You think that you can just- Who the hell are you?" Aah, so I'm finally noticed. I had started to think I had faded into the background or something.
"Hello! My name is Sandra. I'm a traveling tactician, trying to further my studies and train my skills. Who are you?"
Leaning on his bloody axe, (the boom was likely it hitting the ground somewhere) the man replied, "I'm Lord Hector of Ostia. Now tell me how, did you get in here?"
"I walked in."
"...What?"
"I walked in," I repeated.
"Are you saying you just walked into Castle Ostia, the most well-defended fortress in all of Elibe?"
"Yes."
"...I really should have a talk with the defence captain..."
"Well..." Matthew started, "It's been awhile, right Sandra?"
"Yes it has, Matthew. Now tell me-"
"Wait, you two know each other?" Hector interrupted. Geez, could he was waited a little?
"Yes we-"
"Sandra was the tactician of a group I was traveling with during a mission, sire. Why not hire her services? We never lost a battle with her acting as tactician. She can also wield a sword quite well, so we don't have to protect all the time." Matthew informed.
"Hey! I can speak too!" I thought to myself. Oh well...
"Well, I guess she'd be useful..." Great. I'm useful... "Why not! Sandra, you're hired! Now, let's go finish this battle and get out of here!" Hector decided and rushed in the direction I had just came from.
I'm not complaining, but doesn't the employee usually have a say about whether they want a job or not? Eh. At least I won't have to worry about money anymore...
As we ran back the way I came, I wondered what happened to Ogre, his goons and the nasty knight. When we arrived at the room I first entered and unlocked the door, I got my answer. Outside, there were 9 bloody corpses lying on the ground. I guess the Ogre and his goons battled it out with the nasty knight. Go figure.
To wrap things up, (my hand is getting tired) Lord Hector, Matthew, and I left Castle Ostia. We are heading for Santaruz to help Lord Hector's friend Lord Eliwood of Pherae. It appears that Lord Eliwood's father is missing, so Lord Eliwood is searching for him and, as Eliwood's best friend, Lord Hector is rushing to help.
I still haven't found out why Matthew calls Lord Hector 'sire' and 'young master.' I know that Matthew is in Lord Hector's service, but he wasn't like this with Lyn. I guess I'll guess have to corner him.
Oh! After we left, I saw two people tailing us. I'm very sure that Matthew knows this too, but he's not saying anything. Oh well, if he's not doing anything, I won't.
My hand is cramping from all this writing and I'm tired. I guess I'll stop here. 'Night!
-Sandra