Fire Emblem and all characters associated with the series belong to Nintendo. GrimGrave does not own anything and does not make money for writing fiction.
So, I decided to write a collection of stories featuring the Fire Emblem franchise – the pairings, be they Straight, Yaoi(boy x boy), or Yuri(girl x girl) is up to you. I don't care if they're from different games either! Like, a character from Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn hooking up with a character from Sacred Stones, or whatever. :D
Be creative!
Thanks to Major Mike Powell III for proof-reading this.
Be sure to leave a review and your suggestion for next chapter's pairing!
Love Emblem
Chapter 1
Girl Talk
It had been a year since the war with Plegia ended. Ylisse had finally found what seemed to be an ever-lasting peace, and the people were blessed with a worthy prince as their leader, though he forswore the title of Exalt in respect to his deceased sister. The prince has also taken a beautiful young woman as his wife and princess of the halidom to usher the land into a golden age.
Without constant attacks from Plegian soldiers trying to start a war, the people – and most notably the Shepherds – could finally rest in peace. The occasional brigands caused some minor troubles, but news of the Shepherds' deeds had dampened criminals' spirits.
And with the newfound tranquillity, there was more time for relaxation, such as enjoying a cup of tea with a close friend…
"Thank you, Sully! The tea is wonderful!" a grey-haired woman exclaimed. "I owe you one, Sully."
Sully – a tomboy woman with short red hair and rather brusque and vulgar language – snorted at the statement as she took a seat opposite of the woman she had served. "You owe me jack-squat, Sumia."
The grey-haired woman – Sumia – giggled softly as she sipped the hot beverage. "Well, I would love to make it up to you, one day!" She licked her lips. "Mm! Is this with the crowberry extract?"
"And a dash of mustard," the redhead added with a hint of a smirk. "I remember you liked that."
"That's sweet of you!" Sumia took another sip, sighing contently. "It's nice to just sit down and relax like this."
Sully simpered. "Sure is, huh? So, where were we…? Oh! That's right!" The knight leaned over the table with a grin. "Little Sumia wanted to confess her secret love. C´mon, what are friends for if not to hear confession of a sultry midnight passion?!"
The ash-haired Pegasus Knight tensed as her face turned a shade more akin to her friend's hair. "S-Sully! T-That's private!"
"Oh yeah? But your reactions makes me want to hear it even more," Sully replied, sipping her tea. "C'mon, don't leave me hanging."
"I-it's too embarrassing…" the Pegasus rider said, her eyes straying from the redhead's. "B-but I'll tell you if you go first…"
It was the tomboy's turn to blush. Her wine-red eyes widened as she slammed her cup down. "M-me? Damn it, Sumia, I've told you I can't!"
The Pegasus Knight giggled softly, a sound akin to the chiming of bells. "Hee hee! Then I guess it'll have to remain a secret!" She said, bringing the cup to her lips. "It's cute when you're all flustered and shy."
Sully pouted and looked away as she leant back in the chair, one leg crossed over the other. "Yeah, whatever…"
The Crimson Knight sat there in silence, content with simply listening to what her friend had to talk about, although she wasn't paying too much attention. She was contemplating, and upset about Sumia being tight-lipped about that specific topic. Not that she could tell her, either.
After all, it was Sumia. It always had been.
Ugh. This was pathetic; Sully was always brimming with passion and self-confidence. She was (head)strong and independent, a paragon for women everywhere. And yet, when the ash-haired Pegasus rider came into the picture, the redhead found herself unable to focus.
She'd go as far as saying that her heart was fluttering whenever she met or even thought of Sumia, sappy as it sounded. And stubborn as she was, Sully had sworn to never tell her friend just how she really felt.
It was better off that way. For now, she was content with the two of them simply having some alone-time with each other.
"Although…" Sumia said shyly, earning Sully's attention. "For a long time now, I've been having feelings for… someone else."
Hot damn! Now this was interesting…
X.x.X.x.X
The days went by, and every so often the two knights would meet up, be it for sparring (a good way to exercise) or simply chatting about horses.
"Sully, have you ever ridden on a Pegasus?"
Well, that was rather out of the blue. Sully shrugged her shoulders. "Can't say I have."
Immediately as she had replied, the ash-haired woman's eyes lit up with mirth and her smile was dazzling. Sumia clasped her hands together, nearly jumping up and down in place. "Really?! Then you simply must join me for a ride! You can learn a lot about this world from a Pegasus's back. I see new things every day, trust me."
The redhead gulped. "Uh…I don't think so. I kinda prefer to stay…you know, ´grounded´."
To Sully's surprise, her friend giggled and shot her a playful look. "Don't tell me the brave and spirited Sully is afraid?"
Had it been anyone else – especially a man – Sully would've planted her gauntlet-clad fist in their face. But with Sumia, the Crimson Knight merely grinned back. "Oh, you're on!"
Later, the redhead felt – just by a little – that perhaps it hadn't been the best idea. To see the ground so far below her was definitely a new experience; everyone looked like ants! But the feeling in Sully's chest couldn't be denied.
The rush of adrenaline as she soared through the air and the wind brushing against her was definitely something she could get used to…eventually. But what made the ride even better was rather who Sully was riding with; arms clad in the colour of her title were firmly wrapped around the Pegasus Knight's midriff, holding on tightly.
While the redhead didn't let the scenery go to waste, she indulged herself as much as possibly; this closeness, this warmth, and the scent of grey locks brushing against her face…she wouldn't ever get to experience any of those again.
"Isn't it amazing?" the Pegasus rider said, breaking the silence. She looked back at her fellow rider with a smile and Sully couldn't help but grin back.
"It's a hell of a sight," the knight replied. "I'm kinda envious now."
"Don't be," Sumia said. "We can ride like this whenever you want. You just need to tell me, and I'd be happy to oblige!"
Sully's heart fluttered that moment. "Oh yeah? Anytime?"
"Anytime."
"Har! I'll hold you to it." The way the redhead had said it was her usual, confident voice and a grin to go with it, but inside, she swore her heart was nearly jumping out of her chest. To be able to spend alone time with her object of affections like this whenever she wanted…
Her embrace tightened, and Sully swore (yet again) that she could feel Sumia's warmth through the latter's clothes and her armour. "Thanks, Sumia."
A giggle. "You're very much welcome, Sully!"
´Gods, this woman…´
The Crimson Knight sighed and glanced down below.
´What's not to like about her?´
X.x.X.x.X
Honestly, she was head over heels for her. Just when had this happened?
Sully found herself patrolling the barracks that was vacant due to the other Shepherds and soldiers were out. Which was good, considering that the redhead rather not have anyone disturb her at the moment; she was so lost in thoughts these days, anyone could pull a stunt like Kellam and walk up to her unnoticed.
Metal clad hands balled up into fists. Gods, this was vexing! It was difficult enough to even gather up the courage to confess normally, but to another woman, to boot? There was no hope there.
If anything she'd destroy their friendship, thus be unable to even spend time with the Pegasus Knight.
´Like hell I'm going to allow that!´
Angry, Sully slammed her fist into the wall with a shout. This whole damn situation was just…unfair! The redhead had always thought of her love life to be duller than a sack of flour, and then she got to know Sumia…And everything had changed.
Gods, how had the klutzy woman managed to worm her way into the tomboyish knight so easily?
Sully grimaced. Love was so…lovey. How other women could be so full of it and speak so frankly about it was beyond her understanding.
…
Then again, it was always the same when faced with the one you liked, right? The urge to say something, to confess their feelings and yet they'd be unable to manage a single word about it. The feeling of wanting to embrace the person and never let go, and yet they dared not to move.
Hopeless.
Perhaps it was for the better. Even if the redhead were to "woman up", Sumia already had someone she liked. And, of course, she most likely wasn't into women either.
Vexingly hopeless.
Slamming her fist against the wall again, the Crimson Knight left, her mind duelling with thoughts. As a soldier of Ylisse, Sully was used to bear with heavy weights – be it physically or emotionally – but this was starting to wear even her down. She'd crack eventually; it was merely a question of when.
´Gods damn their eyes!´ Sully thought. ´Why must this be so infuriating?´
She glanced at the sky first thing she did when she exited the barracks; the sky was gold and red. It was evening already! How long had she been brooding for?
Frowning, the redheaded knight began to track back to her home. She could come back tomorrow and participate in the regimen Frederick had planned – right now she just wanted privacy, though further mulling would do her no good. As she made her way back through the path, however, Sully caught glimpse of-
´Sumia?´
The ash-haired woman was sitting by herself on the field just west of the main path to the barracks.
´The hell is she up to?´
Crossing the field, the tomboy couldn't help but notice that area seemed…nearly devoid of flowers. Usually this area was untouched except for the occasional sparring of soldiers and horses stretching their legs, but nothing that would end up destroying every single flower – especially just the flowers. With her back conveniently turned to the approaching redhead, Sumia remained blissfully unaware.
"Uh, Sumia…?"
"…likes me…likes me not…likes me…"
Sully arched a single, scarlet eyebrow. "Sumia?"
"-likes me, likes me not…likes me-"
"SUMIA!"
The Pegasus Knight fell over to her side with a startled "Eeek!", her eyes locking with her friend's as she rolled over to her back. Around her were the missing flowers – all of them without petals – and a dozen more still un-plucked in her hand. "S-S-Sully?!"
The Crimson Knight shot her a puzzled look. "What are you doing out here, alone? I see we have you to thank for clearing the field of flowers." She grinned and offered her friend a hand. "Flower fortunes again, huh? I remember Cordelia mentioning something about that."
"Ah, y-yes," Sumia replied, accepting the help as she got back up on her feet. Her face – usually white as snow – was growing redder by the second. "I just wanted to, uhm…See how my battle would go tomorrow! Ha ha ha ha!"
"Oh yeah?" Sully said, grinning as she crossed her arms. "I heard perfectly clear that you were chanting about "liking you." Besides, there's no battle tomorrow. Or ever, as far as I'm concerned."
Sumia's eyes widened. "O-oh? Maybe we're off to chase away brigands? That could…happen…"
The redhead shot her friend a stare. "C´mon, Sumia. We're friends. Be honest with me, will you?"
"B-but I- Oh, Pegasus dung! Okay, fine! I was…" Cheeks aflame, the grey-haired woman sighed in defeat. "I was seeing if my fortune with…the person I like would like me back, okay?"
The Pegasus rider was surely expecting her friend to laugh – most people did – but her face almost lit up with relief (albeit it was still addled) when Sully merely shrugged her shoulders. "I don't see how pulling petals off flowers will help your love life, Sumia. Isn't it better to-"
"But you don't understand! I need them!" the ash-haired woman exclaimed. "Flower fortunes give me hope. They make me want to better myself, or boost my confidence…Depending on what fortune I get."
That was…odd. Everyone knew of Sumia's habit, but it seemed much stranger to hear it from the person herself. And yet it was at the same time oddly charming.
"Huh," Sully replied. "Well, whatever helps you see things through; as for me, I'll let my sword do the talking! Har!" She guffawed and turned to leave. "I'll let you continue, then. Sorry to have bothered you."
"You didn't!" Her voice was louder this time, to the point that the Crimson Knight had to turn back around. "You…didn't. You could never be a bother, Sully."
The way she had said it made the redhead think there was more to it than that.
What's more, the way the sunset shined behind the Pegasus Knight made her appear so…breathtakingly beautiful. Her hair was a shimmering curtain of muted silver, and the way those pools of stormy grey were gazing at her-
…gazing at her with such vulnerability; shiny and hopeful.
Sully had to steel herself as to prevent her heart spilling out of her chest. "Sumia? What's wrong, you're kinda…staring at me…"
"S-sorry…" the Pegasus rider replied, though she didn't look away; her face was scarlet red and her steps were hesitant, but she crossed the distance between them, never looking away. "But I have something to tell you…a-and it's not easy! And you'll probably find me disgusting, too!"
Her heart was racing and she swallowed hard as the ash-haired woman was just barely out of arm's reach now.
"Sully, I-"
Sumia suddenly fell forward, a startled yelp leaving her as she landed on the ground face first.
"Sumia?! Are you alright?" The redhead exclaimed worriedly as she hurried over to her fallen friend. "…Is it those crappy boots of yours again?"
"Yes…" the Pegasus Knight whined. "And just when I was confessing, too…"
Sully tensed, wine-red orbs widening. "You were… what?"
´There's no way…´
Stormy-grey eyes widened up in horror. "Oh, Pegasus dung! I said it…Out loud…"
They stayed like that – on all fours and crouched respectively – for what seemed like an eternity, neither saying a word, with only the faint howling of the wind to break the silence. It was mortifying and agonizing, but someone had to give.
"I'm sorry!" Sumia suddenly blurted out. "I'm so sorry! You must think I'm gross and weird, and odd, and-"
"H-hey, calm down!"
"-But I can't help it! I like you, Sully!" Her eyes locked with the tomboy's. "I've liked you for a long time…Oh Gods, this isn't how I wanted to tell you…"
The knight's heart was pounding loudly underneath her breast. "I…I'll be honest with you, Sumia, I'm at a loss for words…" On pure gut feeling, she reached out and rested a hand on the ashen-haired woman's shoulder. "But you're definitely not weird…At least not because of that! And I don't find you disgusting…" She smiled. "Quite the opposite, in fact."
The look on the Pegasus Knight's face was radiant. "Truly? You don't-? …Oh, Sully!"
The redhead wasn't sure of who embraced who first, but embrace they did. It was an odd feeling, to have someone this close and enjoying it, to boot.
"S-so…" Sumia began. "Do you feel the same…?"
"Yes." A thousand times, yes. "I care about you. This kind of crap isn't easy for me, but...I like you."
"Oh, Sully…"
Pools of wine-red and stormy grey locked, inching closer until lips met lips.
"Ack!" They separated. "Our teeth hit each other…" the redhead said with a grimace.
"Mm…Sorry…"
"Let's, uhm…try that again."
Sumia nodded. "Okay…" She leant in, closing her eyes as she did, and her lips met Sully's. Soon enough their kissing went from chaste, to passionate. Plated digits buried themselves in ashen locks, pulling the Pegasus Knight closer, who in turn tightened her embrace on the Knight.
Alas, the need to breathe forced the knights to withdraw, their breaths ragged and hot as pools of wine-red and stormy-grey locked. Sully's heart was pounding loudly in her ears, effectively drowning out anything else, as if there wasn't anything else besides them.
Just her and the woman in her arms.
´If this is a dream, Gods have mercy on whoever dares to wake me up!´
"That was…" Sumia said with a sigh. "Better than I imagined…"
"Yeah…" Sully replied. "I can't believe this. Is this really happening?"
"Hee hee! I know! I feel the same thing."
"So…" Sully paused. "How long?"
The ash-haired woman's gaze strayed. "…One and a half year…"
"That's a while," the redhead replied, planting a light kiss on the other woman's noggin. "I've been crazy for you since way back."
Grey orbs lit up. "R-really?!"
"Heh, yeah." She grinned, but it changed into a smile. "I know I'm not particularly feminine – hell, I'm more man than most men here – but…You do realize I'm a woman too, right? Doesn't that bother you?"
"No…I mean, it did at first! But the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it didn't matter…I like you, Sully. I wouldn't want you to change."
Milky white cheeks flared up the same red as her hair and Sully looked away. "Hell, Sumia…What have you done to me? I hope you're not jesting…"
Soft lips pressed against the knight's cheek. "I could never jest about this, least of all to you."
"Good enough for me," the redhead replied, pulling her friend – her lover – closer. "But I've got one more question for you; you said that time that you had feelings for "someone else" – and since that's me, who was the first?"
No reply.
She sighed. "It was Chrom, wasn't it?"
She could feel the ash-haired woman tense in her arms. "Not anymore. I'm…I'm happy for him and Maribelle – I truly am. I wouldn't want to get between them."
"Yeah, I get ya…And I wouldn't let you, either! Har!" She looked into Sumia's eyes. "You're stuck with me now, Sumia. Honestly, I feel like soaring right now…This'll take some time getting used to, but…I love the crap out of you."
"Hee hee! Me too!"
The knights looked into each other's eyes for a moment before they leant in again, their kiss a testament to their unbreakable love that would go down in history.
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