Author's notes: Yes, I finally finished the revised prologue. I certainly hope it is better than the last.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fire Emblem.
Prologue: A Grievous Parting
Almedha and Rajaion, the eldest of Deghinsea the Dragon King's children, stood outside the palace in the Goldoan capital of Kri. The glow of the full moon highlighted their red-tinted skin and seemed to give a fiery quality to the crimson eyes. The two spoke sharply and quickly, neither particularly happy with the others opinions.
"Almedha, why are you doing this? It's madness!" Rajaion exclaimed powerfully, glaring down at his sister.
"Because I can't take it any more Rajaion! Can't you see that?" Almedha retorted, her voice as cold as ice.
Rajaion snorted. "Running away isn't going to solve your problems," He sneered. "If you have something to tell father then tell him, but you shouldn't resort to such childish behaviors."
"This had nothing to do with father! I can't stand it here!"
"Oh, so you do not care about your family anymore? About Kurthnaga? About our father?" The Prince accused.
"I never said that," Almedha responded, sounding slightly hurt by his comment.
"Well you certainly seemed to imply it," Rajaion snapped back.
At that, Almedha reached her breaking point. "Rajaion, can't you see that I'm suffocating!" the woman said harshly. "I can't take this anymore," she tried to get him to understand. "I feel so isolated, so alone. Ever since Larisa left and started traveling I've received word from her just how wonderful the outside world is. I need to know for myself."
Rajaion backtracked in surprise of her outburst. "You… you truly feel that way?" Rajaion asked uncertainly. Almedha nodded in affirmation. "It… would seem I have no choice then," he said after a moment.
Almedha's eyes widened in horror. "You can't tell father!" she exclaimed worriedly.
Rajaion glanced down at her and blinked in surprise. "Who said anything about telling father?" He asked.
Relief flooded through the princess and she relaxed once again. "I suppose I did overreact a bit, hm?" Almedha smiled weakly.
"Yes, yes you did. You have your things I presume?" At her nod he continued. "Then you should hurry, before someone comes along and catches you."
"Thank you Rajaion," Almedha whispered gratefully, hugging her elder brother. "I will not forget this."
"You better not, because you owe me one, understood?" She laughed at his jest. "Now take this and go," he finished with a more serious tone.
Almedha glanced down at the cool blue-tinted stone he placed in her palm. "A sending stone?" she asked curiously.
Rajaion smiled. "I figured you'd forget yours. You should hold onto it. Who knows? You may need it sometime in the near future."
"Again, thank you. I best be off. Goodbye brother," Almedha whispered as she disappeared into the darkness of the night.
"Goodbye, my dear, foolish, little sister," Rajaion responded sadly, knowing she couldn't hear him. "I wish you the best of luck," even as he said that, the dragon prince couldn't help but feel some form of dread.
End notes: I will continue with the other chapters at a later time probably.