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Author's Note: Esreot is NOT the avatar. Robin is. He will appear later in the year is 2616 Alkenian Calendar. I did the math from this timeline: . The events of Awakening occur in the year 2609-2611. This story takes place 5 years later. Most of the characters in Awakening are just supporting characters, with my own original characters being the main characters. Also, Draco Amor is Latin and translates to "Dragon's Love".

September 26, 2616 - 8:12 - Ylisstol: Random street

A figure was hidden in the shadows, masked by the darkness. The figure was tracking someone. The figure's eyes narrowed at the sight of his target, a teal-haired man, somewhere in his 20's, and about average in height and weight. This man, named Esreot was walking down the street. Esreot was thankful for his warm cloak, which was holding off the bitter cold of the autumn morning. As he was walking, he heard running footsteps, followed by a flash of pink running into him.

"Owww...", was what came after the collision. Esreot got up from the ground and observed his collider. She was a pink, pig-tailed teenage girl that looked like she was in a hurry.

Esreot strode over to her and held out his hand. "Sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going." The girl glanced up at him with big blue eyes. She reached out a grabbed his hand and was lifted to her feet. She was short, about 4 3/4 feet tall. She quickly let go of his hand.

"You should pay more attention next time! Some people aren't as forgiving as I am.", the girl, clearly angry, said in a child-like voice. Her face changed when she realized that she was being slowed down. "Oh..uh...sorry gotta go!", she said before sprinting off. She stopped and turned around. She looked at the ground and blushed,"Oh and... thanks.", is all she said before running off again.

Esreot just stood there for a moment. Wonder where she's running off to?, he thought. He continued his walk to the palace, seeking an audience with the Exalt, Chrom. The figure in the shadows continued to follow him. Esreot, taking the pink-haired girl's advice to heart, noticed more running around a corner. This time though, he was ready. He stopped and braced himself just as a little blond girl came racing around the bend, crashing into him. She was small though, so Esreot wasn't moved at all. The same cannot be said of the girl. She rebounded and fell. However, Esreot quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her up, saving her from falling. Again? At least I was ready this time. This girl was was shorter and younger, probably 12 or 13.

"Hey, are you alright?", Esreot asked concerned.

"Huh? What?", she said confused for a second. She then realized her position and stepped back. "I'm so very sorry! You aren't hurt are you? I was in a hurry and should have been watching where I was going. I'm sorry!" She started apologizing and asking him if he was alright.

"Whoa, calm down. I'm fine. I should be asking if you are alright."

"Oh, I'm fine. Sorry again."

"At least you're more polite than the other girl who ran into me." The girl's face lit up.

"You saw some other girl? Which way did she go? When did you see her?", she asked really fast.

"Slow down there. She had pink hair and ran that way in a hurry.", he said pointy the way he came. "Saw her only a few moments ago. Do you know her?"

"Yeah, she's my big sister. Thanks, and sorry again!", she said before chasing after her rude older sister. What happened between them? Maybe they got in a fight. It didn't matter thought, as he figured that it was not his business. He once again continued his travel to the palace. The figure in the shadows made note to be more careful as to not be spotted, as now Esreot was paying much more attention to his surroundings.

Eventually, Esreot made it to the palace gates. "Who goes there?", came a voice from atop the wall. Esreot looked up and saw the face of an average looking knight clad in emerald armor.

"I am Esreot. I seek an audience with the Exalt.", answered Esreot.

"Esreot? Is that foreign?", asked the knight. He ruffled his already untidy hair in confusion. "Do you have appointment? Because if you don't, I can't let you through."

"Ummm...Not really. But we know each other. I helped his troops defeat the Valmese soldiers at the Great Mila Tree five years ago. The Exalt said that if I needed anything, he would be glad to give me assistance." Esreot doubted that he would be granted passage. He began thinking of backup plans to achieve his goal.

"Well, why didn't you say so? I was at that battle too." The knight turned to the guard in charge of the gate. "Let him through."

"Yes sir." The guard open the gate and signaled for Esreot to go through. He continued through and thanked the guard. The green-clad knight was waiting for him on the other side.

"I'm Stahl. I'll be your guide. Welcome to the Ylissean Palace!", the knight said, leading Esreot onward. "You said that you helped the Shepherds at the Mila Tree five years ago. I don't remember you being there."

"It was a long time ago. I was just passing through and saw the Valmese fighting with some other forces. I thought it must be the resistance, so I helped out. You probably never saw me. I only talked the Exalt, his knight, and your tactician. Then, I was on my way.", Esreot explained.

"Oh, that makes sense.", Stahl said as they were making their way to the throne room. Once they got there, no one was there. "I wonder where he could have gone." They left the throne room and thought for a moment, when Lissa came down some stairs. "Hey, Lissa!" She turned at the calling of her name as Stahl and Esreot came over to her.

"Hey to you Stahl. Who's the new guy?" She asked quizzically.

"This is Esreot. He helped us five years ago at the Mila Tree." Stahl answered her question.

"Hmmm...I don't remem- WAIT! You're that cute guy that was riding the wyvern! I remember you!" She suddenly outbursted.

"You know him?" Stahl asked.

"Cute?" Esreot questioned to no one in particular.

"Well, I didn't know him. I just saw him during the battle and when he was talking to Chrom. I asked Chrom who he was and he just said that you were some passerby and had already left." She elaborated. Her mention of Chrom reminded Stahl of their problem.

"Oh yeah, speaking of Chrom, do you know where he went?" Stahl asked.

"I think he was training with Frederick, Vaike, and Robin." Lissa replied.

"Thanks. We should get going, Esreot, before he leaves the training grounds. Thanks Lissa." And with that they went their separate ways. Stahl led them to the training grounds, where combat could be heard. The clangs of blades clashing cut through the morning calm. Esreot took in the training ground. Most of it was grass, with a few sand pits over to the side. Weapon racks were lined up against the stone wall. Barrels of water were scattered throughout the grounds. Over in one of the sand pits was Chrom fighting a bare chested man with spiky blond hair wielding an axe. To their right was another sand pit dominated by a knight in blue armor training someone in a black cloak with purple eyes running down the sleeves on how to use a lance. They were just finishing up when Stahl and Esreot arrived. Chrom was still training with the blond fighter.

"Come on, I'll introduce you." Stahl said, heading over to the second sandpit.

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