I'm sweeping aside all my other planned projects because I like this one so much. Plus, I've recently been replaying FE9. This is going to be a series of drabbles that will probably go on forever. I'll post new ones whenever I think of them and write them down.
Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem.
#1
As one
We stand there proudly, face bared to the sun. We stand there, with so many others. We are all the same, and yet we are all different. The standard above our head snaps in the wind. We are silent, and yet, the world around us sings of battle. The air is still, so very very still. And the earth- it trembles in anticipation of the coming foe.
As one
We shine no matter what hour. Black, ebon, dark- it matters not how they label our appearance. We are proud of the light we bring- that dark light that shines brightly into the eyes of all who see us and live long enough to curse it.
As one
We do not represent evil, but our country. We are proud of it. We exult in it. Our nation rejoices in us, and we, in them. It is that that urges us forward through all the blood and fear and pain. Our nation is watching- we will not disappoint.
As one
We lower our weapon. We are all equal. The sharp point of our spear gleams. Unity is expected. The enemy draws near. Their yells piece the air around us, twisting, seeking, distorting- trying desperately to take hold in our heart and lead us down the path of fear. But as long as we are one, we are all. As long as we stand together, we can surpass anything.
As one
We charge. Our voice rises as we chant our nation's name. This is all for them, and we must remember that. We are organized, trained, disciplined. This is not a job we fulfill, but an art form- the art of war. We run swiftly, the clank of our armor falling in time. We focus on one target and one target only- the man in blue. The man holding his sword aloft is the one that we will cut down first. The man yelling his encouragement is the one we will destroy. The young General Crimea. His life, not yet fully begun, will be swept aside by our might.
As one
There is nary a shadow of doubt in our heart. Victory will be ours today. We will fight and win. And our emperor will honor us beyond our dreams. In our nation, anyone can achieve their dream. Even the lowliest can rise to the highest rank of all. That is why we fight- to rise higher, to soar above all else to our dream.
We are Daein.
Fin.
A/N: I was trying to make it so that it would seem like one person was talking. I don't know if that effect was achieved or not, but this is a pretty neat subject that I don't think anyone else has ever addressed.