This is just a small mini-series for the upcoming game, Fire Emblem Fates. Some names and characteristics will be changed once the game is release in the States. I do not own Fates nor it's characters as they belong to their respective companies.
I created this mini-series to get back to writing my own personal stories. I couldn't wait for the game to come out so I have been look up all of the information I can about the characters. I will credit those findings to people who loves the game as much as I do.
Today's child is Shigure, one of my personal favorites in the game :)
Sitting inside his treehouse, Corrin, lost in thought, lets out a big sigh. His wife, Azura who happen to be there, notices her husband was rather upset about something.
"Corrin, what's the matter?" Azura asked.
"Ah, Azura. This may sound silly, but I realized that Shigure is growing up very quickly." Corrin said. Azura knew how doting her husband was towards their children. It was one of the qualities that she loves about him, but it was silly indeed for her husband to be worried about such a small thing since their son, Shigure was practically an adult now. She secretly lets a small chuckle before returning to the conversation.
"What do you mean? I remember you training and playing with him when he was little."
"Yes, but Shigure has matured so much. He's excel at singing and painting as well as fighting. He's very kind to Kanna and people and animals alike all love him. Sometimes, I feel inadequate as his father." Azura put her arms around her husband's neck, trying to comfort him.
"Now you're being ridiculous. The only reason Shigure is who he is now because you were the one who taught him all of those things."
"Huh, I did? I don't understand..." Then the door open, walking in was Shigure with Kanna who piggybacking on her brother. Both siblings notices their parents.
"Mommy, daddy!" Kanna shouted excitedly.
"Oh Mother, Father, I don't expect you be here." Shigure said.
"Perfect timing." said Azure, letting go of Corrin as she turns to Shigure.
"Shigure, go with your father to the marketplace to pick up a few items for me." Kana jump off her brother and raise her hand in excitement.
"I want to go too!" Kana shouted.
"No, you're staying with me. We are going to patrol the camp today." Kana puff up her cheeks with her lips pouting
"Boo!" Corrin couldn't help, but grin at his young daughter's expression.
"Don't be like that, Kana. If you do a good job, Mommy will give you a reward." he said. Upon hearing this, Kana's expression quickly went back to her usual grinning face. Soon everyone head out to complete their own tasks, Shigure finish saddling his pegasus and quickly join his father to the outside world via portal. Once they were in kingdom of Hoshido, they were ready to take flight to the nearest marketplace.
"Are you ready, Father?" Shigure asked as he climbs onto his pegasus. Corrin took out his Dragonstone, its power flowing through his veins as he transform himself into his dragon form.
"Ready!" Corrin said, his voice sound like a combination of his normal voice with a roar. Both of them took off, ascending up toward the blue sky. As they were soaring, Corrin heard a familiar melody and rear his head towards Shigure who sang a few notes of the melody.
"That's lovely, Shigure." commented Corrin, recognizing the song as Azura's signature song.
"Ah, thank you, father. I am glad you like it, but my singing is not on par with Mother's."
"Don't be ridiculous, Shigure. I know how much effort you put in those singing lessons with your mother. Sometimes, I would stop by to hear you two sing together." Upon hearing his father's words, Shigure couldn't help, but smile. Once they descended down at the edge of a bustling market, Corrin transform back into his human self and the two spend the afternoon fulfilling Azure's requests.
"Alright, that should be everything!" Corrin said, carrying some of the goods.
"We should head back now, Shigure-." However, he notice that his son wasn't with him. When he look around, he saw Shigure staring at a booth that contain small jars of paint in various colors and paintbrushes of different shapes and sizes. Lost in his thoughts, Shigure don't sense the presence of his father who is quietly approaching him.
"Did you need something?" Corrin asked, startling Shigure.
"Ahh, Father...I was running out of paint and need a new paintbrush."
"Working on another painting?"
"Yes, this one is going to be special."
"I cannot wait to see it. Let me cover the cost of your supplies so pick out the things you need."
"Thank you, Father." After making their purchases, both Corrin and Shigure decide to take a break. Sitting down on a bench, Shigure watches as his father walking towards him, returning with two bamboo leaves wrapped packages.
"Here." Corrin said, handing one of the packages. Unwrapping the leaves, Shigure was pleasantly surprises to see a small pile of white daifukus.
"Sorry, I couldn't help myself." Corrin confessed. Suddenly, Shigure burst out laughing, leaving Corrin feeling puzzled by his son's sudden laughter.
"Still the same as ever, Father. It reminds me of the times when you use to secretly sneak in treats for me when I was little."
"Haha, I remember that Azura would always scold at me for doing that." Corrin added.
"Then we would enjoy those snacks together. It's moments like those where I am thankful for that we are together again, as a family."
"Shigure..."
"Father, I overheard your conversation with Mother."
"Ahh, don't worry about what I said." Corrin blushes with embarrassment as he scratches his cheek while thinking of a response.
"Once you joined us, your mother and I were happy to have you by our side again. To have an amazing son like you, I didn't know how exactly to cope with you growing up so fast." Shigure shook his head and smiled.
"Father, I am who I am because of you."
"Me?"
"You were the one who supported me in everything I do. At the same time, I admired you because of your strength and kindness. Before I know it, I begin striving to become more like you, Father." Tears fall from Corrin's red eyes, surprising Shigure.
"Father, why are you crying?!" Shigure asked, frantically.
"I'm...so happy. That's all. I don't...realizes you felt...that way." he answered in between sobs. Shigure quickly pulled a blue silk handkerchief to wipe away the tears.
"I understand, but please stop crying."
"Thank you, Shigure." Afterwards, Corrin's usual grin returned as father and son felt closer than ever.
"Now let us enjoy these sweets!" Corrin said. As the two were enjoy themselves, Azura and Kana were watching them from shadows, along with Kaze, Jakob, Silas and Felicia.
"That was so moving." said Felicia, sobbing quite loudly into her handkerchief.
"Shhh, we don't want them to hear us." Silas whispered.
"A moment between Master Corrin and his son is truly a beautiful thing." Jakob stated, getting caught up in the moment.
"You too, Jakob?!"
"It is very touching, don't you agree, Lord Silas?" said Kaze.
"Yes, it is."
"Hey, mommy, why was daddy crying?" Kana asked, looking up at Azura. Azura grinned and gently petting her younger child's head.
"You will understand once you get older." Azura answered. Unable to comprehend, Kana stared at the sweets that both her father and brother were eating.
"Mommy, I wants some sweets too."
"Don't worry, Daddy will bring some home for us."
"Yippee!" the child cheered.
"Shhh, Kana."
"Oh, yippee." Kana said in a smaller voice.
*Later that day*
After returning back to camp, Shigure was working at his easel when he heard a knock at the door.
"Come in." he said, turning his head towards the door. As the door open, he saw his mother walking in.
"Sorry to bother you, Shigure."
"Oh, Mother!" Shigure quickly stood up, in attempt to hide his painting.
"The painting is not done yet!" he exclaimed in embarrassment as his mother approached him.
"Please let me see it, Shigure." she asked. Unable to say no to his mother, Shigure step aside and allow Azura to see the painting.
"It's not complete yet, but I'm very proud of this painting."
"It's beautiful, Shigure." She responded with a smile
"No doubt that your father is going to cry again, because of it."
"Ah, how did you know that Dad cried today?!" he exclaimed. Azura lets out a small chuckle.
"That would be my secret. By the way, I believe you and your father brought home some sweets for us. Maybe I tell him about the lovely painting you made." Azura quickly left the room with Shigure chasing after her.
"Mother, Mother, wait a moment." he shouted. On the easel, was a lovely family portrait of Azura, Corrin, Kana and Shigure, all of them together.
To those who are waiting for updates for my other stories, I apologize, but I am currently too busy to update them right now. Short stories are all I can do right now. I hope you continue to support my stories. Please leave a review for the child you wish to see in the next chapter.