Legend of The Fire Emblem: Awakening

[Verge of History]

"Zelda, we have to do something!" A high pitched voice broke through the blackness.

"What do you propose we do?" Another voice, soft and melodic.
"I...I dunno."

He cracked his eyes open. The sun made the two figures in front of him little more than mere shadows to his burning eyes.
He blinked a few times, clearing the haze out of his vision.
Two women stared down at him.
One was impossibly tiny, and frittered about in the air like an insect.
The other was an overall fair figure, with golden hair and bright blue eyes filled with curiosity.
"I see your awake." The Golden haired girl whispered.
"Hey There!" The small one chirped.
"There are better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know." The blonde offered her hand. "Give me your hand."
He took her offered hand, letting the stranger help him up.

"Are you alright?" She asked, concern evident in her eyes.
"Y-yes... " He answered. "Thank you, Zelda."

"Ah, then you know who I am?"
He paused at her question. No? No he didn't know her, He was sure of that. He would have remembered her for sure.
"No, actually. I... its strange... your name, it just... came to me... I guess."

The girl spared him a skeptical look. "Hmm, how curious. Tell me, whats your name? What brings you here?"
"My name is... its... Hmm?" He froze, brow furrowing in thought. His name. He couldn't have forgotten his own name.
Right?
"... You don't know your own name?"
With a frustrated groan his shook his head. "Im not sure if... im sorry, but where am I, exactly?"
"Hey, I've heard of this! It's called amnesia!" The tiny one exclaimed.

"What its called," A new gruff voice from behind him made him jump. "Is a load of cucco droppings." A tall woman with dusky skin and piercing red eyes stalked around him.
"We're to believe you remember Milady's name, but not your own?" She accused.
"B-But it's the truth!" He stammered.

The blonde woman tapped her chin thoughtfully. ". . .What if it Is true, Impa? We can't just leave him here, alone and confused. What sort of Knights would we be then?"
"Just the same, Milady. I must emphasize caution. 'Twould not do to let a wolfos into our flock."
"True. Though it is not entirely impossible that he's telling the truth." She clapped her hands. "Right then- We'll take him back to town and sort this out there."
His eyeswent wide. First he wakes up confused and surrounded by strangers, and now they meant to take him with them?
"Wait just one moment! Do I get a say in this?"
"Peace friend- I promised we'll hear all you have to say back in town. Now come along." The girl waved. "Or if you wish you may stay here in the middle of the field, lost and alone." She teased, beginning to walk away.
He grumbled, but followed after the group of women.

"What will you do with me? Am I to be your prisoner?" The lead woman gave a laugh. "No no. Don't worry. You'll be free to go once we establish that you're no enemy of Hyrule."

"Is that where we are? Hyrule?"
The scary woman stopped. "You've never heard of the kingdom? Ha. Someone pay this actor. He plays quite the fool. The furrowed brow is especially convincing..."
"Impa, please." The girl scolded. She turned to him. "This land is known as the kingdom Hyrule. Our ruler, Seline, is the queen." She explained. "I suppose proper introductions are in order. .. My name is Zelda- but then you already knew that. The delicate one here is my fairy friend, Spryte."
"I am not delicate!" The fairy snapped.
She buzzed around his head. "Hmph! Ignore her please. She can be a bit thick sometimes. But you're lucky we Knights found you. Brigands would've been a rude awakening."

"You're Knights?" He questioned. "But you're not wearing much armor."
"Not entirely. Officially none of us are actual Knights. But it is our job to patrol the kingdom for trouble." She shrugged "Heh, It's a dangerous job. Just ask Impa the Wary here."
"A title I shall wear with pride. Gods forbid one of us keeps an appropriate level of caution." Impa's hard face softened for a moment. "I have every wish to trust you, stranger, but my station mandates otherwise."
He nodded. "I understand, Ms Impa"
He filled with the hem of the chainlink under his sleeve.
He froze, focusing on the metal rings.
Chainlink
Something about that.
Chainlink...
Chainlink...
Link...
Link...!
"Link!" He exclaimed. "My name is Link!" He cheered. "I remember!"

"Link? Is that foreign?" Zelda inquired.
"Heck if I know." He shrugged. "But it's at least one mystery solved."
"Ah, well. We can discuss it later. We're almost to town. Once we-"
Spryte let out a gasp, one hand flying straight to her mouth and the other pointing straight ahead. "Zelda, look!"
Over the hill, thick, black smoke rose into the air.
"The town is ablaze! Blasted Brigands, no doubt... Impa, Spryte! Quickly!" Zelda's hand darted inside her coat.

"What about him?" Impa questioned.
"Unless he's on fire as well, it can wait!"
"Aptly put, Milady."
Spryte flew about impatiently. "Let's go already!"

The three women took off without another word, leaving him in their dust.
"Hey! What about-hmm..." He dashed after them.

A man who appeared to be the leader of the bandits laughed.
Though he stood far on the other end of the bride cross the market his voice carried well through the town.
"Lads! Grab anything shiny, and put the rest to the torch. We gots an example to set for these Hyrulean types!" The man grabbed at a fleeing woman, yanking her close. "Ain't that right, lass?"
The woman struggled weakly against him. "S-stay away from me! Please! Someone! Help!"
When the woman tried to pull away he let go of her, letting her topple to the pavement with a cackle.

"Zelda, we have to stop them!" Spryte declared.
"Don't worry- after today, these monsters won't be bothering anyone ever again..." Zelda growled.

"Hey! Wait!"
The sudden shout cause the trio to snap their attention behind them.
"Link!" Zelda exclaimed. "You followed us! Why?"
He braced his arms on his legs to catch his breath. "I... I don't know." He panted. "But I have this sword, so that must mean I know how to use it, right? So I must know my way around a fight, I think, If you'll have me."
"Of course- strength in numbers. Just stay close!" Zelda turned away, the gears in her head spinning. Making a plan of attack.
"Remember, Link, we face practiced thieves and murderers. They will grant us no quarter. It's kill or be killed." Impa warned.

"All right boys, Y'all know the routine! Don't let no one stand in our way! You take someone down, you make sure they stay down!" The Bandit leader hollered.

It wasn't long before they were spotted by several of the brigands who paraded themselves through the ruined marketplace.
"Blast! Knights!" The leader cried. "Finish 'em off! We'll deal with the villagers later!"
Impa charged straight for the nearest enemy. Impaling him on her lance before he could swing his own blade.

"Well see who's delicate! I may not be able to attack like Zelda, but when you get injured? I'll be the one stitching your bones back together, care of my trusty magic!" The fairy puffed her chest.
Though she followed after them, Link noticed she stayed decidedly out of the thick of the fighting.
When they cleared their way to the bridge Zelda paused. "Are you alright, Link?"
He nodded, wiping the sweat from his brow. "I'm fine, Zelda. Don't worry."
"You've lent us you strength, and that makes you a friend. Having an ally by my side gives me courage."
"Thank you."
Impa was the one who lead the charge across the bridge.
The bandit leader only laughed, taunting them. "Here sheepy sheepy, come to the slaughter."
He met Impa head on, his axe cracking the bricks beneath them. It quickly became clear that though she was more skilled, she had a disadvantage with her lance.
Seeing a chance, Link made his own charge at the man as he brought his axe down onto the street.
The man fell back with a pained yelled, landing hard on his back before moving no more.

"That's the last of 'em." Link sighed, sheathing his sword.
"Lucky for the town, we were close by. But holy wow, Link! You were incredible!" Spryte praised.
"You're certainly no helpless victim, that much is for sure." Zelda agreed.
"Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you came her?" Impa pried.
His shoulders slumped. He wished.
"I understand why you don't trust me, Ms Ipma. And I can't explain why I've only remembered a little. But I swear I've told you all I know."
"You fought to save Hyrulean lives, my heart tells me that's enough." Zelda smiled.
"And your mind, Milady?" Impa's harsh tone broke Zelda's smile. "Will you now heed its council as well?"
"Impa," Zelda's own tone had a layer of Ice to it. "Hyrule could use someone with Links talents. We've brigands, monsters and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such an able swordsman?" Zelda's face softened. "Besides, as odd as it may sound, I believe him. Head and heart say I can place my trust in him. He is welcome to come with us if he wishes."
Heat rose to his cheeks. "T-thank you, Zelda."
"So how about it? Will you stay with us?"
He bowed, "I'd be honored."
Impa cleared her throat. "Did you notice, Milady, that the brigands spoke with a Lorulean accent."
"Lorule? What's that?"
"Lorule is Hyrules westerly neighbor. They send small bands into our territory, hoping to instigate a war." Zelda explained.
"And it's the poor townsfolk who suffer!" Spryte cried. "Totally innocent, and totally helpless..."
"They do have us, Milady: Shepherds to protect the sheep." Impa offered. "Do not be swept up in your anger. It will cloud your judgement."
Spryte released a heavy sigh. "I know i know... Don't worry. I'll get used to all this."

A scrawny man came bumbling up to them. "My lady, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly toast your valor with a feast!"
Impa was the one who turned first to answer the man. "A most generous offer, sir, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Castle town."
Spryre landed herself on Impas shoulder. "Dark meat only for me, medium well, and no salt in the soup. I simply- wait, what?! We're not staying?! But, Impa, it's nearly dark!"
"When night falls, we'll camp. Eat off the land, make our bed of twigs and the like." Impa said sternly.

Spryte flew away with her arms crossed. "Impa? Sometimes I hate you."
"You've quite the stern lieutenant there." Link commented.
"Yeah, well, stern is one name for it. I can think of a few others!" Spryte ranted.
"Impa only smiles when she's about to bring down the axe." Zelda laughed.
"Noted."
Impa cleared her throat, "You do realize I am still present?"
"Oh, we realize."
Link gave a surprised chuckle at the comment, quickly slapping a hand over his mouth to prevent himself from laughing.
"My lady remains as amusing as ever." Impa commented dryly. "Now then, shall we be going."
Zelda waved a hand. "All right, all right." She turned to Link with a grin. "Ready to go, Link? The capitol isn't far."

Disclaimer: I do not own either the legend of zelda or fire emblem.
I just quite like both of them.