A/N: Hello. This is RPD490, and I'm just typing this out to explain that I have rewritten some parts of the story, and fixed some spelling and grammer issues. Really, when I did these chapters, I was half asleep late in the evening and I thought it looked good as is. Lol.

I'm going to go and rewrite some parts of the chapters I have completed so far and then I'll be moving onto the new chapter as it is long due. With that said, enjoy!

Guardian of Legends: Side Stories – Awakening

by RPD490

Prologue:

The Verge of History

Ylisse – Outside Southtown

Late Afternoon

It was dark. Nothing but pitch black, but when voices began to echo in the darkness.

"Chrom, we have to do something..." Lissa said as she looks toward her brother.

"What do you propose we should do...?" Chrom retorted looking back at her.

Lissa just looked away, frowning, "I...I dunno..."

They then hear soft moans as they see the woman begin to stir awake, and opening her eyes, looking at the two.

Chrom chuckled, "I see that you're awake..."

Lissa just smiled brightly, happy to know that the girl was alright, "Hey there!"

"There are better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know." He said as he reaches for her to let her take his hand, "Give me your hand."

With that, she complies as she grabs Chrom's hand, showing a strange purple marking on the back of her hand, but Chrom doesn't seem to take note as he pulls the woman up on her feet.

"You alright?" Chrom asked.

"Y-yes... Thank you Chrom..." The woman replied, with Chrom blinking.

"Ah, you know who I am?" Chrom asked, grinning softly.

The woman frowned, "No, actually. I... It's strange... Your name, it just... came to me..."

Chrom gave her a questioning look, "...Hmm, how curious. Tell me, what's your name? What brings you here?"

The woman thinks about it, frowning more, "My name is... It's... Hmm?"

"...You don't remember your own name?" Chrom asked in disbelief.

"I'm not sure if... I'm sorry, but where am I, exactly?" The woman asked.

Lissa then jumped in, "Hey, I've heard of this! It's called amnesia!"

Frederick, on the other hand, just looked at the woman with suspicion.

"It's called a load of pegasus dung. We're to believe you remember milord's name, but not your own?"

"B-But it's the truth!" The woman snapped at him.

Chrom then looks to his ally.

"...What if it IS true, Frederick? We can't just leave her here, alone and confused. What sort of Shepherds would we be then?"

"Just the same, milord. I must emphasize caution. 'Twould not let a wolf into our flock." Frederick replied.

Chrom just sighed then.

"Right then—we'll take her back to town and sort this out there."

The woman frowned, feeling left out of this loop, "Wait just a moment. Don't I get a say in this?"

Chrom then smiled, "Peace, friend—I promise we'll hear all what you have to say back in town. Now come."

She just sighs deeply, and nods. The four individuals then begin their trek down the road toward the nearest town. What they don't know is a set of events that will transpire shortly.

Interdimensional Rift

Time Unknown

The Interdimensional Rift.

A place of the unknown, and often dubbed the river of space and time. It is a place very few living souls can travel upon and reach different dimensions in time and space. Many gateways to different worlds lay strewn, and could lead anywhere.

It is here, the lone individual that has crossed over to different dimensions, was walking about in the starry plane between worlds.

This man is known as Logan Ryuko, and he is known by few as the Guardian of Legends, protector of the legendary Pokémon and chosen by the Alpha Pokémon, Arceus herself. He is also known as the Hero of Harmony, a title given to him after having finished his duties in the previous dimension he visited. He stopped an ancient evil from consuming the peaceful world using the power of harmony and friendship, and the sacred blade that was sealed way in the world for generations, and waited for the one worthy of wielding it that showed the attributes of balanced harmony, uniting harmony together.

Having finished his mission given to him there, he left the world behind for the time being, vowing to return when possible, and return to his homeworld. He hasn't been home in over five years, only visiting it occasionally thanks to the power to open doors to the Rift and leaving whenever, he hasn't been home and stayed there for longer periods of time.

Having going through the Rift numerous times, he just knew where the door to his world rested and was pretty eager to get home.

"Can't wait to get home. No doubt everyone misses me." He said to himself.

Everyone he refers to is Pokémon; his friend, allies, and family. They understand how their Trainer is always up and going to places unknown and give him their blessing and luck, but he feels bad for never bringing them with him. The previous world he visited showed he didn't need to utilize his team that much and was mostly using his raw power and skill as a swordsman.

Perhaps wherever he visited next he'd give them a chance, and allow them to fight alongside him.

Logan was nearing the gateway to his world, known as Earth. He then suddenly stopped, as he felt a familiar feeling surround him, and then heard a divine voice enter his mind.

"My dearest Chosen… You have returned." The voice echoed in his mind.

Logan simply smiled, "I have returned… I'm sorry for being gone for so long, Lady Arceus."

A chuckle was heard, "It is alright, Logan. You had to do what you had to do. The world you were at was saved because of you, and you have every right to be remembered for your actions. It is why you are unlike the past Guardians, as some of them couldn't go through the Rift as extensively as you do now."

Logan nodded, "Five years I been there, and I think of it as a second home. I made a lot of friends there, and I know I'll return there again to visit, so it isn't goodbye for them."

After some silence, Arceus spoke again, having a bit of a more calming serious tone to it.

"Logan, I know you are eager to return home after your hardships, but I'm afraid that you are needed elsewhere."

Logan just raised his brow. "Huh? What do you mean I'm needed elsewhere? Is there another world that needs help?"

Logan didn't mind having to go to another world, out of curiosity and exploration, and certainly help out if something is about to turn dire. But there are times Logan just wants to go home and relax a bit. He just got done saving a world from a powerful evil hell bent on consuming a world after being sealed for centuries there.

Even heroes deserve a break once in awhile.

"Sadly this is the case. I know it isn't my place to send you to another dimension, but after hearing from what I believe to be the higher power of their world… I knew it would be right for you to be involved…" She explained.

Logan just sighed, but complied either way. He couldn't deny this, even if he wanted to.

"Where do I go?" Logan asked.

"I'll allow her to explain…"

Suddenly another voice entered Logan's mind, being one he never heard before, but sounded as ethereal and divine as Arceus.

"Greetings to you, young Guardian of Legends… My name is Naga, and I require your aid…"

Ylisse – Southtown Outskirts

Late Afternoon

Chrom and the group continued their walk down the road, which was nearing the town they were going to stop at, to learn more about this woman, who claims to have no knowledge of anything else in her past but knowing Chrom's name.

The group stops then as the woman asked.

"What will you do with me? Am I to be your prisoner?"

Chrom just looks at her, and just laughed. "Hah! You'll be free to go once we establish that you're no enemy of Ylisse."

The woman then puts her hand on her hip as she looks to him, "Is that where we are? Ylisse?"

It was here Frederick just stared at her, more disbelief.

"You've never heard of the halidom?" Ha! Someone pay this actor! She plays quite the fool! The furrowed brow is especially convincing..."

Chrom glanced at him, "Frederick, please."

"This land is known as the Halidom of Ylisse. Our ruler, Emmeryn, is called the exalt. I suppose proper introductions are in order... My name is Chrom—but then, you already knew that. The delicate one here is my little sister, Lissa." She motions to the younger girl in the yellow dress, who gave a pout look toward her sibling.

"I am not delicate! ...Hmph! Ignore my brother, please. He can be thick sometimes. But you're lucky the Shepherds found you. Brigands would've been a rude awakening!"

"Shepherds? You tend sheep? ...In full armor?" The woman asked, glancing mostly at Frederick as he was the only one in heavy armor.

Chrom chuckled lightly, "Heh, it's a dangerous job. Just ask Frederick the Wary here."

The latter just grinned, "A title I shall wear with pride. Gods forbid one of us keeps an appropriate level of caution. I have every wish to trust you, stranger, but my station mandates otherwise."

The woman just nods in agreement, "I understand, sir. I would do no less myself. My name is Leria. ...I just remembered that. How odd. I suppose that's one mystery solved." She blink, surprised she was able to remember her name all of the sudden.

They all blinked, with Chrom asking, "Leria? Is that foreign? ...Ah, well. We can discuss it later. We're almost to town. Once we-"

It was then Lissa just cried out, now distressed and horrified.

"Chrom, look! The town!"

They all turn to see her pointing at the town; it was in flames, as smoke rose from some buildings. They were all in shock. Chrom just glared.

"Damn it! The town is ablaze! Those blasted brigands, no doubt... Frederick, Lissa! Quickly!"

Chrom began to dash toward the town, before being stopped by Frederick shouting out to him.

"What about her?"

Chrom looked back, "Unless she is on fire as well, it can wait!"

Frederick just nods, "Aptly put, milord."

Lissa then ran ahead, "Let's go already!"

Both Frederick and Lissa ran after Chrom, leaving Leria behind, who seemed rather indecisive about the situation.

"But what about- Hmm..."

She took a few seconds about her options, and decided to run after them.

When she was gone, a blue portal opened up where the groups were just at, as another person walked out of it, the portal disappearing behind him.

"Wow...this is Ylisse huh? Reminds me a bit of Gaia in a way..." Logan said as he looked around, but then saw the town in flames, and looked appalled.

"A town on fire...? Not ten seconds and already there is trouble here. Well, better get moving and help out!" He shouted as he darts off, at great speed toward the town.

Ylisse - Southtown – In Front of Town Hall

Late Afternoon

People were fleeing as they saw the group of brigands destroy their homes and place of businesses. The leader, Garrick was out in front of the town hall, laughing manically.

"Gwa ha ha! Get to it, lads! Grab anything shiny, and put the rest to the torch! We gots an example to set for these Ylissean types! Ain't that right, lass?"

He grinned widely at the female villager, who was scared and in distraught.

"S-Stay away from me! Please! Someone! HEEEEEELP!"

No sooner when she screamed, it's as if Naga heard, which funny enough she did hear.

Near the southwest part of the square, Chrom, Lissa, and Frederick appeared. Lissa looked around in shock before looking at Chrom.

"Chrom, we have to stop them!"

"Do not worry—after today, these bandits won't be bothering anyone ever again..." He said calmly as he pulls out his blade, the Falchion.

To his surprise, he heard someone familiar shout out.

"Wait!"

They look and saw Leria who runs up beside them, panting. Chrom just looked at her, confused.

"Leria! You followed us! Why?"

Leria shook her head, "I... I'm not certain myself. But I'm armed, and I know my way around a fight, if you'll have me."

Chrom just thinks about her explanation, and smiled softly, nodding, "Of course—strength in numbers. Just stay close!"

Frederick looks toward Leria as they began to go toward the enemy.

"Remember, Leria, we faced practiced thieves and murderers. They will grant us no quarter. It's kill or be killed."

The battle than begun, as Chrom goes at a some bandits, who then charge at him and parry his sword blows, only for him to kick them back and slash at them, killing them. Frederick, being a Great Knight and on horseback, charges at a group of enemies, thrusting his Silver Lance at them, as they get knocked back a few feet, and stabbed in the chest with.

Lissa, had to stay back, as she couldn't fight and was only armed with a staff. She was unaware of some bandits, sneaking toward her, but was stopped by Leria, who stabbed them with her Bronze Sword, and then took out what looked like a yellow book.

"Thanks, Leria!" Lissa said, relieved from being slashed at.

"No problem, you should stay close, as they will likely aim for you." Leria explained, to which Lissa complied.

Chrom was able kill another bandit when she noticed Leria with her weapons, surprised.

"So, Leria, I see you wear a sword. Is it- Wait, is that a tome? ...You know magic?" He asked blinking.

Leria then thinks for a second, "I...believe so? I suppose I should check."

Chrom just looked at her in disbelief, "You 'believe so'?" He then shakes his head.

"Never mind. Perhaps I'll just keep a few paces behind you for the time being..."

The tactician shakes her head, "No, I can control it. I'm sure. Now, how did this work again? Ah, yes..."

She then cast out a Thunder spell at some bandits in the distance, they getting shocked something else, as they just twitch to death.

Across the bridge, Garrick sees the group and just laughs, mocking them.

"Here, sheepy sheepy! Come to the slaughter!"

What he didn't know was he was about to get wrecked hard, when a simple shoulder tap happened. Garrick turns around, confused.

"Huh...?" He then stares at the young blond man in light gray attire with markings on it, who grinned.

"Good day to you, sir." Logan simply said.

Before Garrick can react, he suddenly got punched hard in the stomach, getting air knocked out of him, and getting sent five feet across the ground, near the middle of the bridge.

"Gaaah! You son of a-!" Was all he could say as he was then stabbed in the stomach by the newcomer's sword. It was a simple blade, with a gold cross guard and having a ruby inside of a sapphire gemstone in the center, and having two blue protrusions on the sides of the blade at the hilt.

"Bwaargh!" He screamed out, as he then dies shortly afterwards.

The man, then just breathes in deeply, before hearing a shout behind him, as a bandit charges at him with a hand axe, screaming bloody murder for having seen his boss killed. The man then just roundhouse kicks him in the face, to the point he breaks the bandits neck and sending him over the bridge and into the moat with a splash.

Chrom and the group just stared at awe, and surprise by this mysterious person having killed the leader. And notice that the rest began to flee at the sight of not just their boss being killed, but the notion of following the same fate by this guy.

Logan walks over, smiling softly, "You guys alright?"

Chrom just shakes his head, trying to comprehend this man's strength.

"Y-Yes. Thank you for your help..."

"No worries. Just doing my part in giving a helping hand." Logan replied.

"Well, that's the end of that." Leria said as she recomposed herself, having seen this guy's strength.

"Lucky for the town, we were close by. But holy wow, Leria! You were incredible! Swords, sorcery, AND tactics. Is there anything you can't do?" Lissa asked, excited and happy the fight was over.

"You're certainly no helpless victim, that much is for sure." Chrom added in, grinning.

Frederick then stepped in, looking at both Leria, and the newcomer.

"Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you came here...and who you are."

Frederick pressed in, the last bit being mostly for the newcomer.

"I shall explain myself, sir." The man said, "But Ladies first."

Leria just chuckles. Least this fellow was a gentleman. "I understand your skepticism, Sir Frederick. And I cannot explain why only some knowledge has returned to me. But please, believe me. I have shared all that I know."

Chrom then walks over and places his hand on her shoulder.

"You fought to save Ylissean lives, both of you. My heart says that's enough."

Leria smiled brightly.

"And your mind, milord? Will you now heed its council as well?" Frederick asked.

"Frederick, the Shepherds could use someone with Leria's talents. We've brigands and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such an able tactician? Besides, I believe her story, odd as it might be." Chrom explaned as he looks to Leria, who just looked touched as the prince believes in her.

"Th-thank you Chrom."

Chrom nods and looks to the man, "And what about you? Who are you and where did you come from all of the sudden? I no trouble doubting you combat skills, as you are no ordinary fighter."

The man nods, "Well then I shall introduce myself then. My name Logan...Logan Ryuko, and yes as you can see, I am not from Ylisse. I know what I will say will be unbelievable, but you are going to have to trust me on this. I was actually on my way to your capital when I arrived here, but after seeing the town ablaze, I had to rush here to help. All I can say is that I am not of this world."

They all looked surprised.

"You're not of this world? That might explain you're...attire." Frederick said noting Logan's clothing.

"I know, I get that a lot, every place I've go to, people seem to say that. But I get used to it, heh." He smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of his head.

Logan went silent, before looking at the group.

"But don't worry, I am no enemy. I have my reason from coming here, but I have to ask for you to wait until we return to the capital so I can explain it more. That being said, I wish to join you." Logan explained, crossing his arms.

They stare at him. This man comes out of nowhere, claiming to be from outside the borders of this realm, and he wants to join them just like that?

Chrom just smiled and chuckled. "Alright then, Logan. We are glad to have you with us. No doubt that your fighting style will be helpful in the battlefield in the near future."

Logan simply nods, smiling. Chrom then turns to look at Leria.

"And what about you, Leria? Will you join us?"

Leria took a minute to think and then smiled, "I would be honored."

Soon after, the group begins helping out by cleaning up the area after the battle, tending to the wounded and disposing of the bodies of the brigands. It was thanks to Lissa, and Logan much to their surprise, by healing up the villagers that were injured or wounded by the attack from the bandits.

By the time they finished, the sky was beginning to change color to twilight as the sun began setting soon.

"Did you notice, milord? The brigands spoke with a Plegian accent." Frederick said, bringing this to everyone's attention.

"Plegian? What's that?" Leria asked.

"Plegia is Ylisse's westerly neighbor." Chrom explains. "They send small bands into our territory, hoping to instigate war."

"And it's the poor townsfolk who suffer! Totally innocent and totally helpless..." Lissa spat out in disgust to Leria.

Logan simply looked over the bridge out toward the horizon, as he listened in. All he could do was frown at the thought.

"They do have us, milady: Shepherds to protect the sheep. Do not be swept up by your anger. It will cloud your judgment." Frederick added.

Lissa then sighed. "I know I know... Don't worry. I'll get used to all this."

It was then a villager ran up to the group.

"Milord, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly like to toast your valor with a feast!"

They got excited about that. It would be nice to have a good bite to eat after going through that ordeal.

That was until Frederick spoke up.

"A most generous offer, sire, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Ylisstol."

"Dark meat only for me, medium well, and no salt in the soup. I simply- Wait what?! We're not staying?! But, Frederick, it's nearly dark!" Lissa shouted, glaring at him.

Frederick then chuckled, "When night falls, we'll camp. Eat off the land, make our bed of twigs and the like... I believe you mentioned you would be 'getting used to this'?"

Lissa then just grinned, "Frederick? Sometimes I hate you."

Leria just chuckled, "You've quite the stern lieutenant there."

"Yeah, well, 'stern' is one name for it. I can think of a few others!" Lissa said, glancing at the knight.

Chrom just grinned, "Frederick only smiles when he's about to bring down the axe."

"Duly noted…" Leria said with a smirk.

Frederick then frowned.

-Ahem- "You do realize I AM still present."

"Oh, we realize." Chrom smirked.

Leria simply chuckled, "Heh heh."

Logan, quiet the whole time, just shook his head, chuckling quietly. These guys are pretty cool.

"Milord remains as amusing as ever. Now then, shall we be going?" Frederick asked, annoyed.

Chrom nods, "All right, all right. Shall we be off, then?"

With that, the five start their trek out of town, and back onto the road.

For the Guardian of Legends, this was going to be one hell of an adventure.

End of Prologue

Next Chapter:

Chapter 1 – Unwelcome Change