The frigid air consolidated in a looming fog scattered across the field. Nearby willow branches extended out to Kana, twisted like broken arms and bony fingers. Kana swept along the mud-drenched path, a basket of apples limply hanging from her arm. The leaves beneath her boots crunched like sparrow bones as she desperately tried to locate the exit to the forest, at least before dusk fell- after all, Kana had heard the gruesome rumors. The rumors of Faceless slaughtering all who wandered into the forest during nighttime. Kana had no desire to learn if these rumors were woven of truth. Kana clutched her Dragonstone close to her chest, wanting to use it only as a last resort. But it would be so convenient to fly out of the forest as her draconic form. Decisions, decisions. Kana made her choice as the sun began to falter below the horizon- the Dragonstone was vital to her survival. Kana transformed into the majestic wyvern she knew so well and gripped her basket tightly in her teeth. That's when a menacing voice called out to her.
"Finally. Do you know how long I've been waiting?" Each word dripped with disdain. Kana snapped around to find herself facing a Master Ninja holding a Beastslayer. "I don't enjoy wasting time. Just surrender, Hoshidan freak." Those words, spoken with such hatred and confidence, couldn't be real, could they? Kana had never seen this cruel man, let alone interact with him. How could he loathe her so? Kana had become so enthralled in questions she barely had time to notice the man's blade swiftly descending upon her. Kana aimed her tail at him in an attempt to knock him away. Kana roared, hoping to inspire enough fear in the man that he'd stop this ambush. Her tail collided with his body, sending him flying like a shooting star. This was her chance. Kana ascended into the night-blackened skies, the man cursing at her as she rose above the bristly treetops.
As Kana escaped back to camp, the man's words rang in her ears: "Just surrender, Hoshidan freak." Surrender what? What did Kana's Hoshidan heritage have to do with anything? And most importantly, why did this man hate Kana so violently? Kana made her descent into camp as she continued puzzling these questions. As she landed on the dirt, she felt pain jet through her left arm. She transformed back into her human form, but found herself lying on the ground in exhaustion. An extreme ache persisted in her left arm, which, much to Kana's surprise, had a blood-splattered gash sliced into it. The man must have gotten in a swipe with his Beastslayer. Kana groaned as she went off to find a healer, questions buzzing in her mind, and pain buzzing in her arm.
Author's Note: Thanks for clicking on my fanfiction! There are a couple quick notes you should keep in mind whilst reading this:
1.) This fanfic focuses mainly on the second-gen cast of Fire Emblem: Fates. The first-gen cast may make an occasional cameo or be referenced, but they will rarely be a plot point or important character.
2.) Unless otherwise stated, I own none of these characters. For example, I have come up with some third-generation children and other characters that will appear eventually.
3.) To avoid bias, I will be using what are considered the "optimal" pairings in the fanbase. (The ones that give the best stat boosts and children.)
4.) There will be Paralogues and Bonus Chapters, just like in the game.
With that said, I hope you enjoy the fanfic!