Hey folks, this is the Writer of Glory and this is my very first fanfiction. After reading a few of these I got interested and thought I could try my hand at writing one of my own. This story is based on a video game I bought: Code Name STEAM. A very good game that I would recommend. One of the things I liked about the game was its amiibo function. In the game, you can use the amiibos of Marth, Ike, Robin, and Lucina and play as them in the game. There was one thing about it that bugged my though: The Fire Emblem characters don't take part of the story. I couldn't help but wonder what it would look like if they at least communicated more with the other characters or each other and that's when I decided to write this. Probably not the most interesting thing to write about but who cares? I have played and loved Fire Emblem Awakening. It's my favorite game on the 3DS so I'm well aware of what to do with Robin and Lucina in terms of their personality and backstory. Marth and Ike on the other hand I'm admittedly nervous about. I only know what I know about them through their Fire Emblem wiki entries so if any of you notice me make them do or say something out of character or screw up something on their backstory please let me know so I can avoid making the mistake again. I also would like any opinions on this good or bad. Also, I made the adventure mode of Super Smash Bros Brawl cannon in this so Marth and Ike are already familiar with each other. Maybe I'll make a callback or two from that game in this.
Disclaimer: I do not own Code Name Steam, Fire Emblem or Super Smash bros. They are property on Nintendo.
Prologue: The age of Steam
It all began in London. Specifically, London in the golden age of steam technology. Steam powered vehicles were flooding the streets. People were exited from the news on the radio.
"London! A modern utopia thanks to exiting advances in steam technology! Even now, steam vehicles crowd London's fair streets beyond capacity. Which is why we are all looking forward to today's event…the grand opening of the Steamgate Bridge. Crossing the mighty river Thames."
Sure, enough with steam powered blimps flying above it a large bridge stood high above the river.
"This mechanical marvel can open and close before you can say "Rule Britannia"!"
Everyone was viewing the bridge during the announcement from the newly invented Telephonoscope.
"The New Drawbridge offers drivers swift passage over the Thames. Our live broadcast of the opening ceremony begins in just minutes. Stay tuned!"
Meanwhile in a building near the bridge a tall blond haired and bearded man stood in front of his locker equipping himself with gold armor and a steam pack on his back. After closing the locker, he received a call over his wireless earpiece.
"The troops are in position captain."
"Roger that." The man responded.
"It's almost time. Tell everyone to keep on their toes."
The man was a solider and a hero of the civil war and head of the security in the U.S. embassy in London.
His name was Henry Fleming.
"Has the queen arrived yet?"
"Not yet." the man Henry was talking to responded. "They'll let us know when she leaves over the wireless."
"The wireless. Still not used to this thing. Strange times huh?" he said with a smile.
But before he could get an answer he heard a rumble from above him.
"What?! AAAAH!"
Henry looked up just in time for the ceiling to collapse on top of him.
A man with blue hair and a cape was unconscious on the ground.
"Ugh…huh?"
As he awoke he immediately took in his surroundings.
"What? Where am I?"
The man was known as the king of Altean. His name was Marth.
"What happened here?!"
The once happy crowded streets of London were utterly, destroyed and abandoned. Smoke and ruble surrounded the area along with chunks of ice and frozen objects.
Marth tried to remain calm. The last thing he could recall was having a normal day in his castle in Altean. He went to the balcony for some fresh air when he was met with a burst of light.
Before he could think any further he heard a noise.
Marth quickly turned around to find a strange light blue creature with three legs three red eyes and a blade on its tail.
Marth didn't even get to question what he was looking at before the creature charged and jumped at him, but he was ready to fight back.
In a flash, Marth drew his mighty Falchion from its sheath and struck the monster while it was in midair slicing it in half.
The creature fell near Marth's feet but instead of bleeding like his normal foes the pieces of his enemy froze into chunks of ice which shattered leaving no sign of the beast.
"What was that thing?"
Marth was now even more confused than he was earlier. But before he could think any further he heard a loud crashing sound from further away.
Without hesitation Marth hurried down the destroyed city to find out what was going on.
Henry woke up in the ruble of the building he was in only to see London in ruins.
"nnng…"
BOOM
As he looked up the blimps in the sky were exploding and falling to the ground as if they were shoot at. Henry desperately checked his wireless.
"Fleming here come in!"
"Caption!" a voice responded. "Monsters! We're in-AHHH!"
"MAYDAY! MADAY!" another voice shouted.
"NOOOOOOOO!"
"Report!" Henry yelled. "What's happening?!"
His question was met with silence until he heard a noise.
Henry turned around and jumped out of the way just in time to dodge a large tentacle slamming at him. He saw a giant tentacle monster with multiple red eyes and lights.
"Henry come in! Do you read me?" a voice yelled over his wireless.
"Copy, solider. What's going on?" Henry responded.
"No clue. But it ain't safe out. We'd better met up! Do you see the exit?"
Henry turned to see a large gate.
The creature roared and shoot purple lasers at Henry who dodged the attack but the crates behind them were smashed to pieces.
"Uh-oh! Head for the doors! Go!" said the voice on his wireless.
Henry dashed to the doors and passed through them making sure they were locked behind him.
Safe from the monster Henry noticed a fallen solider in front of him with his steam powered gun on the ground near him.
Henry sadly looked at the body and picked up the weapon.
"Sorry, buddy. I need this more then you."
"Remember, shooting uses steam, so don't get too trigger-happy" the voice warned him over the wireless.
"NOOO!"
Henry looked up to see a group of smaller monsters with bladed tails chasing a bunch of civilians.
"Help! Please, help me!"
"More monsters!" Henry growled.
Soon the creatures noticed Henry and charged at him but this time he was ready for them.
Henry shoot a monster down with his gun then dodged the bladed tails of the other two as he shot them as well.
After collapsing the monster froze into chunks of ice and then shattered into pieces.
"What are these things?" Henry asked himself. "No. I can figure that out later. Right know I need to get out of here." He said as he made his way further in the city.
Marth was charging through the streets slashing through every monster that dared to stand in his way.
As he turned a corner a larger monster with one eye and a pointed tail landed behind him. Marth turned around and they both prepared to strike.
Suddenly Marth heard a loud slash and the enemy in front of him fell.
"Never thought I would see you here." A deep and familiar voice calmly said.
Marth saw a tall man with a red cape and headband. He was holding a large sword. Marth knew the weapon. It was called Ragnell. And he certainly recognized the man holding it.
A smile appeared on Marth's face and his eyes widened in surprise.
"Ike!"
Sure, enough the leader of the Greil Mercenaries stood in front of him placing his sword over his shoulder with a smile on his face.
"It's been too long Marth."
Marth was surprised. He wasn't expecting to see his old friend from the Subspace incident after all the worlds were restored. Not to mention he looked different from when he last saw him.
"It is good to see you again my Friend!" Marth smiled shaking Ike's hand. "You look different from when I we last meet. I could barely recognize you."
"Some stuff happened. But I'm no different from before, trust me. So, what exactly is going on here?" Ike asked.
"To be honest that is a question I would also like answered. I was just walking in my castle when I saw a bright burst of light. The next thing I knew I was here."
"Strange." Ike said "I, myself was just taking a walk after my friends and I set up camp when I saw a bright light. After that I woke up here and found myself fighting off these creatures."
Marth was beginning to ponder the possibilities and stared at the shattered pieces of ice that were once part of the monster Ike struck down.
"You don't think these things are with the Subspace army, do you?"
"Doubt it." Ike said shaking his head. "We defeated Taboo remember?"
"Then what are they?" Marth asked. "And, where are we?"
"Your guess is as good as mine. But for now, let's look for a safe place to hide out."
Marth nodded. Then when he turned around he saw smoke rising in the distance.
"Ike look!"
Ike looked past Marth and stared into the distance. "Think it's some kind of signal?"
"Someone might be there! We should meet up with them!"
Ike nodded "This is just like old times. Ready Marth?"
The king nodded with a smile and with that they were on their way.
"Nice and easy!" Henry said with a grin as he took down one last enemy in front of a doorway watching it freeze and shatter.
"Nice work champ." A voice said.
Henry turned to a large crate near him.
"As I live and breathe…"
Standing on the crate was a tall dark man with a mechanical arm and legs.
"If it isn't John Henry!"
The man jumped down next to him.
"That's a pretty nice gun you have. Is it a new model?" Henry asked.
"Sure is. But you know what? I think it suits you better'n me." John smiled giving Henry the golden Steam Rifle with the eagle on the front of it.
"And besides, I like my old one better. Makes a bigger boom." John grinned pulling out a golden grenade launcher with a bear on it.
Henry laughed. "Same ol' John, I see. This is gonna be just like old times."
"Yeah, man! Don't' think we've been in a fight together since the war ended. This is gonna be fun!"
With that the two entered the doorway.
And that was the prologue of the story. I'll try, note TRY to update this story at least once a week. I can say that at this point I have written the first three levels of the games story. (Not including this part which was the tutorial of the game.) I don't know how long each chapter is going to be yet though. Let me know what you think of this story even if you have only negative opinions about it. But with that said the update should be soon so I'll see you then. What are these monsters? What will Marth and Ike do? What lies in wait for our heroes? Find out all this and more next time!
