Hi! This is my attemp to translate my fanfic to english, my first languaje its Spanish, but with the help from user: Amphy and Alex , I decided to publish the fic in english too in case someone is interested, it can still have some errors, so if you find one, please let me now, I will apreciate all the help to make this more easy to read!
Also, just take in mind that I'm using some headcanons here, so, maybe some characters will act a bit different of how you see them, and well, I will use some of my pairings here too, sorry if you don't like one of them.
Now with localized names!.
The characters from Fire Emblem belongs to Nintendo and Intelligent Systems, the bad jokes and stupid plots belongs to me!
.: Survival Rules by Orochi :.
One of the advantages of being a prince is receiving the preparation for future troubles and learning to choose the best solutions for the sake of their people. Even if the biggest issues were given to Ryoma, Takumi would have had to learn how to resolve them too, because he really wanted to help his brother with anything he could. The bad side was that not only the war interrupted his normal life, but it also deprived him of one of the most important lessons: what to do when the problems are not political, but personal.
Even with all the education he had received, nobody had taught him how to solve his current problem; nothing had prepared him for the unexpected turn that his life had taken. The worst thing was that now, thanks to the war, he didn't even have his parents guiding him into the right path, and the memory of that saddened him. It was best to not think about them and try to focus on the current events, so, even without his parents, he needed to ask for help to the only person he could still see like a mother figure.
Orochi had served the royal family ever since he could remember and maybe even before that. According to Orochi's own words, she was present the day he was born and he remembered her like someone who was always there at his side acting like a second mother... Or, in better words, like a third mother, because Mikoto was actually the true second mother of all of them.
He couldn't deny the affection he had for Orochi and, even if he didn't express it with words, small actions were proof of it, actions that she understood: she liked making him remember them in the most shameful ways. He was accustomed to her behaviors, but that attitude of hers was the whole reason that made him wonder if it was a good idea to ask her help.
In other circumstances, he would have died of shame while explaining his situation, but at least he skipped doing it... No, wait; he didn't! Orochi was the first to learn about it and she laughed about it for hours. She hadn't been the only one laughing, though: Ryoma had laughed a bit too, even Sakura hadn't managed to contain her laughter, but, as always, the ones having more fun the previous day had been Orochi along with Leo.
Yes, the previous day started like any normal one... Well, normal if you were in war: with a morning battle against a bunch of Nosferatus that had come out of nowhere. A lot of monsters appeared in front of them while they were heading to their next destination, making everyone forget about their sleep and take their weapons.
It wasn't actually a hard battle, but there were a lot of monsters and their small army was becoming even smaller every day: not because they were losing units - everyone took good care of the others - but because the unexpected miracle of life was happening in the little families formed around them. In other words, some of his companions were out of battle because they needed to be prepared for the arrival of their future babies.
Because of the restricted amount of people able to fight against a huge number of enemies, it wasn't unusual that someone ended up wounded in the confusion of the battle: that's why Takumi needed to be concentrated, or else he would have been damaged... Or even worse, he could have damaged one of his companions that ended up in front of him by accident. With all of that, he was unable to notice that the person by his side was not in the best condition for a fight.
While trying to point his wind arrows to one of the monsters, his concentration was interrupted by someone behind of him.
- Takumi-sama! - After recognizing Orochi's voice, he lowered his bow and went next to her.
- Are you hurt? - He asked after seeing her sitting on the ground in the middle of the battle.
- No my lord, I'm fine, but... - After reaching her, he was able to see that the woman was keeping someone unconscious in her arms, and when he recognized who it was, he tried to toss himself over Orochi while trying to help.
- WHAT HAPPENED? IS SHE HURT? AND WHY ARE YOU STILL HERE? GO LOOK FOR SAKURA OR ELISE OR WHOEVER IS ABLE TO USE A DAMN STAFF! OBOASFMDS! -His screams, which were becoming louder and louder at every word he was yelling, were interrupted by one of Orochi's hands over his mouth.
- By the gods Little Prince! With that voice of yours, you could attract the attention of the monsters - When she noticed that he was thinking his actions through and what could have happened if he kept shouting, she let him talk again.
- Is Oboro all right?
- I think so, I can't see any wounds... Maybe the problem is something else.
- Go look for Sakura or Elise or anyone who can help! Someone who is able to heal should be around the camp.
- Ok!
After helping Orochi to stand up and escape the battlefield with Oboro, Takumi tried to focus on the battle again, but sadly his concentration wasn't the same as before and he was forced to accept the help of whoever was near him.
- May I know what the hell happened to you? - Asked Ryoma after the last Nosferatu was defeated -It's not common of you to be that distracted in a battle.
- I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry! - He tried to go to the medical tent, but Ryoma stopped him.
- Wait! What happened?
- That's what I want to know! - He tried to break free from Ryoma.
- Why is he in a hurry? - Both princes put their struggle aside when they noticed that they had attracted the attention of some people around them.
- Hey Corrin! How was the battle? Are you hurt? - Ryoma greeted quickly after seeing his younger sister, who was accompanied by the two princes of Nohr.
- No problem! I was missing the action actually - She stretched a bit to remark her words - But it looks like the battle wasn't good for everyone - She added while pointing at Takumi, who was still struggling to escape from his big brother.
- I'm sure Hinoka will say the same when she returns to battle! - Ryoma started to laugh, forgetting that his little brother wanted to go away from the little family reunion.
- But there is still some time left for it - Xander said joining the conversation. At that point the only one paying attention to Takumi's attempt to escape was Leo, who was just watching him for fun - Although, someone else is desperate for all the wait - He patted his little brother on the shoulder after finishing his talk.
- Eh? - Confused, Leo turned to watch his brother, taking some seconds before realizing what he was talking about - Ah! But it's not only me, she too wants th-
- WHATEVER! CAN I GO NOW?
- Goddamn it Takumi! Don't shout near me - Corrin protected her ears after her little brother's shout. Everything would be better if her brother could remember that dragons were more sensitive to sounds than humans.
- Ok, why are you in a hurry? - Asked Ryoma again.
- I WANT TO KNOW IF OBORO IS FINE!
And after one last push, he was able to finally get free and he started running towards the medical tent. Ryoma and the others stayed still for some seconds, watching him running and dodging the other members of their army, until they reacted to his words and decided to follow him.
Once he was outside of his destination, Takumi violently opened the door of the medical tent and entered like a small hurricane.
- OROCH-! - And once again, he was silenced by a hand on his mouth.
- Really Little Prince, can't you keep your voice at a normal tone even in a place for resting? - Asked Orochi with a small smile.
- Brother, that's not how you enter a medical tent! - Said Sakura with a reprimanding voice. She was at his right side, applying a bandage to Hana who was watching everything with confusion. At his left side were Elise, Camilla and Hinoka who stopped their conversation after watching him entering the tent.
- I'M SORRY! Ups... - He sighed hard after realizing he was being loud again - Where is Oboro? - Asked a bit calmer.
- Maybe if you hadn't run around like a crazy chicken, you would have been able to find your answer - Ryoma entered the tent behind him, accompanied by Corrin, Xander, Leo and the person he was looking for.
- Oboro! Are you fine? Are you hurt? - He started questioning quickly while pushing Leo out of his way - What happened? Why were you out? Why aren't you resting? Why didn't you tell me that you felt bad? Was it the monsters's fault? Wh-
- My lord... Er... What was the first question? - Both stared at each other in confusion.
- Ah... Are you ok? - He asked again, amused because Oboro looked fine, no wounds or similar things, but she for sure was left out of the battle.
- Yeah, but...
- What happened?
- Eh... Well... I...
Oboro fixed her gaze on the floor while whispering to herself random stuff and confusing everyone around her; an action that could have lasted for hours, if Orochi didn't start laughing so laud that it called everyone's attention.
- WHAT? - Asked Takumi, annoyed for the lack of answers to his questions.
- My lord, it's only that... Hahahaha - She started to laugh again, making Takumi glare angrily at her in order to make her control herself - Aaah... She is fine, don't worry.
- What happened then?
- She was just feeling dizzy... Just things of life, my lord - She answered with a voice that made him notice that she was suppressing her laughter.
- And what's that supposed to mean?
- You don't understand?
- No!
- Well, since it looks like a certain person, - She pointed at Oboro - is unable to explain it... - She put a hand on the young prince's shoulder - You will be a dad.
- Ah yeah, I was starting to think that Ryoma wanted to create a pond for small lobsters in the garden of the castle and... I WILL BE A WHAT?
The place fell in a total silence and everyone was watching him, waiting for a reaction, but in that moment his talking skills were lost somewhere in his brain, and even his brain was more focused in leaving him without knowing what to do.
His expression was probably funny, because the sudden silence was broken with Orochi and Leo's loud laughs. It must have surely been something worth seeing, because even Sakura, Elise and Xander were amused.
Oboro was watching him, probably trying to decipher his reaction and know if it was a good or a bad one, but it looked as if she was unable to question him directly, be it for fear or shyness.
His brain came back to normal when he felt a strong pat on his back, given by Ryoma who was near him... Either his brother was learning how to become a ninja with Kagerou and Saizou, or his brain really stopped working because he didn't realize when his brother moved next to him or what everyone else was doing.
- Finally! - Exclaimed Ryoma with a big smile and a lot of pats on Takumi's back.
- W... Ho... HOW DID IT HAPPEN?! - Was the only thing he was able to say after his abrupt recovery. He regretted it quickly, because it was the worst question he could have asked, making Orochi and Leo start laughing even more (and he was sure that, if it weren't for his dignity, Leo could have rolled on the floor while laughing). Corrin and Hana were laughing too, Xander did an expression that openly said he was trying to not start laughing, Hinoka was watching him with a funny look, while Camilla, Sakura and Elise were just giggling.
- Damn it Takumi don't ask me that! You can answer it by yourself! No wait... I don't want the details! - Said Ryoma while still smiling, making both Takumi and Oboro feel more embarrassed than before.
- If you want, I can ask Niles to give you an explanation! - Added Leo while trying to leave and look for his retainer, but he was stopped by Hinoka.
- Leo, no! - Hinoka took him by the arm and made him return.
- I was just joking! - He smiled after seeing that she was smiling too.
The rest of the day was just about hearing more and more laughs from some of his other companions and congratulations from some others. Hinata and Corrin didn't wait any second and transformed the night into a mini party in the castle, but the only thing he wanted was to lock himself in his room and discuss the news with Oboro, who had never felt so dizzy before in her short life. But she wasn't dizzy because of her condition: it was caused because of her friends, who started to throw advice and lot of information at her.
At the end of the day, they had already heard enough of indecent stuff from Niles and teasing from Leo for all their life, and they felt more tired than ever, leaving them unable to discuss important things. They agreed to talk about them the day after.
And here is where he is now. He woke up very early thanks to stress, but he didn't want to wake Oboro and try to talk with her, so the only thing that crossed his mind was to ask for help to someone who could have been his parent figure and guide him. That was why he found himself in front of the door of Orochi's room.
He had already spent lot of minutes just by watching the door, without deciding if he should have called her or turned around and left. He checked the small circular object with a chain that he was carrying around, a small gift from the Nohrian siblings for his wedding: a pocket clock. It was a Nohrian invention, more practical than the more classic Hoshidan sun clock and he couldn't deny it, he really liked his gift. He opened the clock and watched the small numbers; yes, he had wasted lot of time in front of the door. After sighing softly, he finally decided to knock...
- Why are you awake this early Little Prince? - Startled, he turned around only to find Orochi behind him with a small notebook in her hands.
- Errr... Ah... Nothing!
- Fufufu, I don't believe you. You know that I know you too well - She said with a small devilish smile, but she limited her actions to just a hug - Anyway, I know why you are here.
- Really?
- And here, I have the solution to your problems - She handed him the notebook.
- This is...?
- After watching how lost you were yesterday, - Just remembering the previous day made her smile - I thought to write you some advice for your new situation.
- Some? - He observed the notebook: on the cover was written "Survival rules for future parents by Orochi", the letters were probably printed with some magical shiny ink - But this is huge!
- And it was a tired night of inspiration, so be grateful.
Some minutes later, Takumi was in the small lounge of the castle that they were using as a quarter, giving a quick read to what Orochi had written. Each page of the notebook started with a rule, probably invented by her, and continued with an explanation and some tips for the application of said rule. It could have been exactly what he needed... If only most of the rules written by the Spellcaster weren't too weird to be useful, and some others...
- SHE WANTS ME TO DO WHAT? - He shouted after reading a rule that sounded too indecent for him. Now he was asking himself if he was old enough to read something like that.
- Are you fine Takumi-sama? - Asked a voice behind him, and he turned around to see who it was - You look a bit red, do you feel sick?
- Ah no, no, no... I'm fine! - Answered with a false calm - Subaki...
- Yes my lord? - The young Pegasus Knight looked at him confused.
- Can you ask Orochi, WHAT THE HELL WAS SHE THINKING?
- Err... Ok? - Subaki retreated slowly, watching him with concern until he could get out of the room... Great! Now the knight will think that he is crazy.
- You are shouting too much lately. Is it the baby who makes you feel moodier? - Takumi turned around again after recognizing the new voice: it was Leo's. At the same time he questioned himself why everyone kept talking to him from behind - You need to relax for the baby's sake.
- But it's Oboro who will have the baby!
- Oh, but with your changing mood, it looks as if it will be you - He retorted with a teasing smile. Some seconds later, Leo dodged a punch from Takumi - No, but really, why are you shouting now?
- Orochi gave me this! - He handed the notebook to Leo.
- Survival rules for future parents by Orochi... Eh?
- Just don't ask... I think she wrote everything after some drinks.
- But this sounds useful...
- That's because you haven't read it yet - Taking the notebook, he opened it at a random page and gave it back to Leo.
- Oh... - Was the only thing he could say after reading the page - Well You can't deny that this could be useful if both of you are... Bored... While taking a shower?
- If you find it useful, then, why don't you keep it? - He said before Leo could think about something that would have made him feel ashamed for life.
- No thanks, I already have enough with everything that Niles says... And I can assure you that it can be worse than this...
- AGH! I only want to know what to do! - Takumi shouted again, feeling that he would jump from a bridge if nobody helps him quickly.
- I don't understand why you are complaining. Nobody is helping me... Well, I'm not counting Niles obviously... You at least have this notebook! - Takumi gave him a glare that would have made Oboro be proud of him - C'mon, look at the good side, you can take the good advices and ignore everything else - He finished his talk while giving him back the notebook.
- I think I can do that...
- Yeah! So... What is the first rule?
Takumi opened the notebook from the beginning, something he didn't do before. Both princes started reading the first page. After finishing, both kept watching at each other: Leo was smiling openly, while Takumi made a funny expression between resignation and fear.
- Good luck! - Said Leo while patting Takumi on the back, bringing him out of his shock - I can't wait to see how you will do that.
- Better if you do it for me!
- No, no, I already dealt with it!
- So you have some practice!
- It's your girl, you need to do it! - Leo started to push Takumi into the direction of the room in which probably Oboro was.
- You don't understand what you are doing!
- Of course I know, do you think that it was easy for me with your sister? Just remember how she is!
- But Hinoka is Hinoka and Oboro is... She's just her! - He tried to resist, but Leo just kept pushing him: the Nohrian prince was actually nearly carrying him - She will not take it well!
- How bad can it be? You only need to request her to stay out of battles, training and any activity that can hurt the baby.
Takumi kept his gaze on Leo, his expression saying that it can't be easy, that Oboro couldn't take the request very well, and that maybe he would be unable to know his future baby; but Leo just ignored him and guided him to the room in which the others were staying.
For his bad luck, Oboro was in the room, but the scene in front of them just gave Takumi more reasons for not saying anything, and gave him the thought that he would probably fail Rule No.1.
- Like I said before... Good luck!
.: End of chapter :.
That's all for now, and really, any help you could provide to improve our translation will be a great help to us!
The fic will not be very large, I think in 5 chapters maybe (that's what I already have planned), and I for sure will finish this, it just will not be very quickly, as I write my fanfic in my free time plus I need to translate it to english, but yes, I will finish this!
Now, I will explain some of my headcanons that will be part of this fic:
- I like to think in Orochi being a mother figure to Takumi, the idea come after I readed their supports, in which Orochi implied that she take care of baby Takumi. Based in this, I also like to think that she started to call him "Little prince" in an affectionate way.
- Leo... Welp, let's just say, that my headcanon for him is developing a more cheerful side after meeting the Hoshido royals, or more specific: Takumi. Like, yeah, I think of both young princes being very competitive with each other, fighting over every little things, acting like little kids (just look at their supports, at first they acted like little kids). Of course that side of Leo its only present around Takumi or his wife, and he acts in his normal cool and cold way in fights or serious times. Of course is just my headcanon and sorry if you think I changed him too much.
- Both Hoshido and Nohr siblings, acting like the big family they are now
- Using Female Corrin here because it's more easy to write for me.
And that's all for this chapter. See ya later!