Fire Emblem Fiction
Burden of My Soul
"Alas that all things should have gone thus, that in such ways we were destined to meet. Alas for those who died, leaving behind heartache and loss with those who lived. Yet we were strengthened by adversity, and found love in the void into which we were cast."
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When I opened my eyes, it was to a vision of loveliness. In spite of the headache that plagued me, and the dull throb of bruised muscles, she filled my focus and dulled all the pain. Her voice, like the spring's refreshing breezes came to me across the dwelling.
"Are you awake now? I found you unconscious on the plains. I am Lyn of the Lorca tribe. You're safe now."
She walked over to the bed, studying my face carefully as she asked her next series of questions. "Who are you? Can you remember your name?"
She smiled at the answer. "Your name is Teran? What an odd sounding name... But pay me no mind; it is a good name. I see by your attire that you are a traveler. Might you be willing to share your story with me?" At my nod, she continued, "What brings you to the Sacae Plains?"
As I started to reply to her query, we were interrupted by a ruckus outside the walls of the shelter.
"Hmm? What was that noise? I'll go see what's happening. Teran, you wait here for me."
My lovely rescuer hastened out the door before any protest could pass my lips. I needn't have worried; she returned fairly quickly, though with dire news.
"Bandits! They must have come down from the Bern Mountains! They're probably planning on raiding the local villages. I... I have to stop them! If that's all of them, I think I can handle them on my own." Her voice wavered with a hint of worry before she turned towards me again. "You'll be safe in here Teran."
"I won't. I can help." They were hastily spoken, yet those few words I remember clearly.
"What? You want to help? Well, can you use a weapon?" At my wince, she stopped and listened to my muttered reply. "Ah, I see... So you're a strategist by trade? An odd profession, but..." her voice trailed off. Lyndis was thinking hard.
"Very well. We'll go together!"
Thus began the sharing of our adventures together, our quest.
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Teran put down the pen, closing the pages of his journal. The candle's flame wavered in the breeze from the open door, the scent of the earth and grass permeated the dwelling. Glancing over fondly at the slumbering form on the simple bed, the young tactician hesitated a moment before blowing out the candle. 'Yes Lyn, we'll travel and grow strong together.'
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AN: This is my first foray into the world of Fire Emblem, although it has been sitting in an incomplete version on my
computer for a long while. I've only just started playing through the game again to try and regain a handle on how
the story goes. Eventually I intend to drag in some inevitable pairings... but not for a while yet. And yes this starts with Lyn's tale, but the intention is to include both Hector and Eliwood's tales as well.
Granted, it might not come out how I originally designed, but I think it will be interesting. Plus this gives me a small
break from some of my other works, most of which my muse is refusing to work on. :P
That's it for now.
Trev