Fire Emblem: Crossed-Fates

Chapter 1: Nohr and Hoshido

"Dammit!" I yell, catching my foot on a branch, tripping, and filling my mouth with dirt and grass. As if this day couldn't get worse!

With no recollection of my past, I woke up in a forest, which, in itself, is very gorgeous. I woke up by the shore of a lake, resting on a dock. But, where I was was the least of my worries. I don't remember how or when I ended up there, or who I even am. But that's only part of the hell I've been through in the last five minutes.

As I got up and walked around, soldiers popped out through the branches, then started chasing me, yelling accusations of being from a 'Nohr', whatever the hell that is. Instinctively, I ran. And ran, and ran, and ran.

As I sprinted, I started to hear horse footsteps in the distance. I knew I didn't have a chance. But, once I left the forest and ended up in some kind of dark forest, everything purple, and the sky black, with branches and dark colored grass sticking up from the ground, I tripped. That's when I knew, even though I don't know anything else, I knew it was over.

But, I jinxed it. As the horse steps pursuing me got louder, footsteps could be heard from the opposite direction. What in the world did I do? Am I really that screwed up? What did I do in my past?!

Then, a soldier, with white armor and a white helmet, with red trimming, and the dark, ominous light reflecting off of the metal, making the man a horrifying beast of a man. He pulls out a sword, pointing it at my face. It's inches away from my nose, just waiting to cut me to pieces, broken and forgotten.

"Boy!" He roars, his sword shifting ever-so-slightly. "Dirty Nohrian! I'll give you some credit, you ran quite a ways, even over the border. But, why do you run, and not except your fate?!"

My eyes widen. "W-what the hell is a 'Nohrian'? You keep saying that, but I have no clue what that means!"

"Ha! Don't play ignorant with me, boy! Everyone from EVERY land has heard of Nohr and their dirty ways!" He laughs, making him even more menacing.

Just then, the footsteps from the other direction stop, and I slowly turn my head around. Another horse rider, this one without a helmet, blonde hair, black and purple armor, and a glowing purple sword pointed at me. Crap.

"Wh-who are you people?!" I ask, scared. This is it.

"Why are you two over the border?" The blonde man asks. "Hoshidan scum!"

"Ha!" The man with the helmet laughs. "Don't start anything boy! I was just chasing one of your dirty residents back over the border!"

"This young man?" The blonde man looks at me. He sheathes his sword. "You have our condolences. I promise he will get the punishment he deserves." Crap! Why does this day keep getting worse?!

"Can I ask something?" I ask, speaking up. "What's a Nohrian and Hoshidan?"

The blonde man widens his eyes. "What? How do you not know what a Nohrian is? Everyone's heard of Nohr!"

"Ha! Hoshido is known throughout the land! And you claim you've never heard of us before?! Don't make me laugh!"

I shake my head. "I'm serious! Are they like countries or something?!"

They both nod. "What is your name, sir?" The blonde man asks. Uh-oh. Will they believe me when I tell them I have no clue who I am?

"Uh… I don't know." I say, shrugging. "I woke up by a lake, no memories, then was chased by this jerk." I point at the man with the helmet. "Even though it's been like five minutes, this is probably the worst day of my life. Maybe."

"Oh, that's just an excuse!" The man with the helmet roars. "I have no time for this insolent banter!" He sheathes his sword. "I will venture back to Hoshido." He looks at me. "Make sure this foolish child gets the punishment he deserves." I watch in silence as the armored beast turns his horse around and walks away.

"Stand." The blonde man commands. I quickly stand up. "Is it true? Do you really not remember anything from your past?"

I shake my head. "I don't remember anything, honestly. I wish I did, but…"

"Brother!" Suddenly, a boy, looking about my age, whatever it may be, walks up from behind the blonde horse rider. His outfit, with a unique design of silver and black plated armor-looking material, with silver arm and leg plates, and a generic silver sword in his right hand, complements his pure white hair. His hair looks… familiar. Why his hair? "Did you find the source of the noise?"

"Corrin!" The blonde man turns towards the white haired boy. "What are you doing out of the castle?! We're going home at once!" He turns his head back towards me. "Join us, we can discuss your… amnesia, back at the castle." He turns around and rides away.

I look at the white haired boy. "Uh…"

He turns towards me. "Who are you? Were you the one causing the commotion out here?"

"Well, not exactly. It's more like I woke up in the middle of nowhere, then chased by some crazy dude with white armor. I take it your Corrin?"

He nods. "Yes. And you are?"

I shrug. "No clue."

He raises an eyebrow. "You don't know who you are?"

I shake my head. "No idea. I woke up on a dock of some sort, then was chased by one of those 'Hoshidans', or whoever they are."

Corrin sighs. "I just wish they'd stop fighting. There's no point."

I raise an eyebrow. "Are they at war?"

He shakes his head. "Not yet. But, I've got a feeling that very soon, we're going to be at each other's throats."

"Corrin!" The blonde man shouts in the distance. "Hurry along!"

He sheathes his sword. "We'd better catch up."

I nod. "Right."

We jog through the woods, this time NOT being chased by a crazy dude in white armor on a horse. We quickly catch up with the blond man.

As we walk through the forest, the blond man leading the way, I itch for a conversation. These two people are the only ones I can trust right now, given the whole memory lose thing.

"So, sorry to be rude, but, what's your name?" I ask the blonde man.

Corrin looks at me. "I thought I-"

"Not you, him." I point at the blonde man.

"Ah, yes. My name is Prince Xander from the kingdom of Nohr. Corrin," He points at Corrin, "Is my brother."

My eyes widen. "P-princes'?! Like, royalty?"

He nods. "Yes."

Just then, we break through the dark forest, appearing in front of a huge castle. The forest was so dark, I couldn't see the far brighter castle towering above the trees. That's one way to hide a castle. Their tactician must be one smart dude.

As we approach the gate at the front, I'm given a wary eye by some of the guards. Xander turns towards Corrin and me.

"Corrin, take our visitor and find him a room. I will go message father." He jumps off his horse, tying it to a rope, and guiding it behind the tower.

"Come!" Corrin smiles. "You're our guest! Let's go find you a room. Oh, and afterwards, you can meet the rest of my family."

I nod, then scratch the back of my head. "Th-thanks. Are you sure it's ok?" I look down at myself. "I'm dirty, torn up, and for all we know, I could be some farmer or something."

He shakes his head. "So what? That doesn't mean we shouldn't treat you with hospitality. Come, let's get you a bed and some clothes." He starts walking to the left of the tower, and I follow right on his heels. We walk through a door to the left of the tower, and enter a small hallway. We take the first right, and walk up a seemingly endless flight of stairs.

After what seems like forever, we finally reach a door, and walk through. On the other side is a big open room, with a bed in the middle.

Corrin turns around. "Well, this is my room! Let me go find a set of clothes you could wear!" He runs into the back room, and brings out an outfit similar to his. He hands it to me. "Here, it might not be exactly the right size, but the material is made to flex and shape to the wearer's body. It should fit."

I nod. "Thanks. Where can I change?"

He guides me to a back room, where I change into the outfit. The shirt is all black, with a silver mesh laying over it. The arm and leg guards are just like Corrin's, pure silver, with a fancy opening at the part where the hands emerge. The shoes are also pure black, and slide on perfectly, and I tighten the belt to make them snug. It fits perfectly. I exit the room, and notice Xander and Corrin talking by the bed.

"Father said it's ok for him to stay, at least for a couple nights. If he wishes to stay, however…" Xander sighs. "He said he must join the army."

Corrin shakes his head. "W-we can't ask him to do that! He doesn't have any memory!"

"It's ok." I say, walking in. "I wasn't planning on staying for more than a couple days anyways. I don't want to bother anyone."

Xander sighs. "If that's what you wish. Anyways-" He looks out the window, "It's getting dark out, and it's time to get some sleep. In the morning, we'll have our daily training session."

Corrin nods. "Right. Good night, brother."

Xander heads towards the door, the turns back before exiting. "Good night." He closes the door.

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