Salvation's Path
By SnythTheEnchanter

A/N: This story will be fueled by reviews, cause I'm pretty lazy and I want to have some satisfaction for writing this. It's gonna be an epic story with tons of romance and action, detailing the entire U.S. version of Fire Emblem. Please leave a review, and ask for the pairings if you like, I might reveal them soon...

Rinn opened his eyes, shifting his eyes from side to side, taking in his surroundings. His dark-blue locks of hair obstructed his view, and when he was about to shake them away from his face, a hand came into his view and brushed them away.

"You're awake!" Rinn propped himself up on his elbows and took a look at the source of the voice. She was of medium height and had long turquoise hair that was tied up in a ponytail which flowed down to her waist. She wore a light blue dress that was slightly open, revealing a slender, smooth leg. He could see she was very attractive, and wondered what she was doing all alone in this hut.

"Don't worry, my name is Lyndis of the Lorca Tribe," the young woman said with a bit of pride, "You're safe with me". He was warmed by her voice but he couldn't help thinking that she was a bit foolish. 'Surely she knows the dangers of this world' he thought to himself 'Bandits roam this land all but freely, and she has the heart to invite a stranger into her house. Either she's very foolish...or very kind.'

Rinn was snapped out of his reverie by Lyndis' voice. "May I ask for your name, sir", she asked cautiously. 'She called me sir and I'm probably not even 4 years her senior...did this mission grizzle me that much?' Just as he thought the word mission, he started searching his memory for anything about a mission...but couldn't find anything.

"My name is Rinn, but why do you call me sir?"

"Oh, I'm very sorry, I was looking through your belongings, and I came across a tactician's book...I just assumed you were of a high born family like most great tacticians are...," Lyndis said with a blush. "Great tactician?", Rinn said with a small chuckle, "I am flattered by your assumption but I am a mere apprentice. I take by that sword that you are a warrior, mind telling me why such a beautiful woman like yourself would follow such a violent profession?"

Instead of her blush deepening like Rinn was expecting, Lyndis looked put- off by his complement. Her eyes became misty as if she was remembering something that happened in her past that was tragic.

"I meant nothing by it, m'lady, just wondering what you use that sword for...sorry" He offered, hoping she would come out of the state she was in. Something about her being sad wrenched at his insides.

"It's alright; I was just hoping you weren't one of those men who are always going from girl to girl, breaking hearts...," she said a bit apprehensively, as if wanting him to prove he wasn't like that," Oh and you can call me Lyn"

"I can assure you I am not one of those men, Lyn. Even if I was I would be sure to stay away from you, knowing that you could probably break a lot more than my heart"

Lyndis looked over at him and smiled, making Rinn feel better instantly. They locked eyes; Rinn's black piercing eyes against Lyndis' softer blue ones. There was an awkward silence before Lyndis looked away and began to speak.

"So...What brings you to the Sacae Plains? Would you like to share your story with me?"

Rinn was a bit disappointed when she looked away, but he hid it well. "I'd love to, Lyn...,"Rinn started, scratching his head, "If I could only remember it..."

Lyndis let out a laugh...and suddenly stopped.

"What was that noise," she said barely above a whisper, "I'll go out and check, you wait here"

Rinn laid still, listening intently when Lyndis came back into the hut.

She was looking slightly panicky, and picked up her sword, before turning to Rinn and exclaiming...

"Bandits!"

A/N: Hope you liked it, please leave your reviews and I'll continue. Well, this pairing is pretty obvious, heheh, but if you want to know the side pairings, just ask in your review.