Silver Blades and Golden Tomes

by ThatGirlWithAShako

There were four people's faces she could never forget, and one of them she had known for a month at most. She was the first person to distract him at his work while on the other side of camp. 30 day OTP challenge with my avatar, Kahal, and Say'ri. First fanfiction, so please be nice!

1. Holding Hands

Silver Blades and Golden Tomes: Say'ri and Kahal 30 Day OTP Challenge

Hi! So I'm Shako, the new girl on the block. Welcome to my first story, Silver Blades and Golden Tomes! I've been stalking the Fire Emblem archive since I got Awakening, and when I found out about this 30 day challenge, I couldn't resist. Constructive criticism is appreciated, but flames will be removed, (assuming I manage to figure out how to do that) and pointing out typos or grammar mistakes is always helpful. Thank you for reading!

Warning: Minor profanity

Disclaimer: Fire Emblem: Awakening is not mine, but Kahal, despite being the tactician, is, and I stole him from an original story of mine, so please leave him alone.

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Holding Hands

Say'ri decided to distract herself by listing things she hated:

1. Feeling helpless

2. Risen

3. This bridge

Note that the man she had resigned herself to holding hands with is nowhere on this list.

"Say'ri?" Kahal's voice jolted her out of her thoughts. "You ready? Do you want a healer to look at your leg again before we cross?"

She shook her head. "No, a vulnerary should suffice until I may ride again."

"Are you sure you don't want me to call Sumia or Cordelia-"

"I am fine, Kahal. Now let us get this over with."

"You're not getting out of some kind of support, Say'ri." You knew Kahal was annoyed when he actually used someone's name when speaking to them. He crossed his arms and glared at her. "It's been less than a week since that Risen slashed your leg. If Lissa hadn't been there when she was, you probably would've lost it."

"Did I say I would take none? I just do not wish to overburden a comrade. Let us go." Kahal looked surprised, but mollified. He grabbed her hand and Say'ri nearly protested, but remembered her earlier words and kept her mouth shut.

Damn this wounded leg! she thought. I am perfectly capable of crossing on my own! That was before he ran his thumb over her knuckles and promised that she'd be fine.

As he helped her over the questionable bridge, the part of her that wasn't completely dazed wondered why she couldn't get his smile out of her head.

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