Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem Awakening or any of it's characters. I only own my own character, Chris, and this story
A/N: So, I needed a break from all sorts of things I was doing, from writing my Neptunia story's next chapter, to the RWBY roleplay I run, to just gaming in general. So what better way than to start a new story entirely? Welcome to my promised Fire Emblem Awakening story! Now, I shall mention a few things before we start. First off, my character will not, I repeat, will not take the place of Robin. Second, I am keeping the pairings a secret for now, because I have some… interesting ideas and I have a pairing that I haven't seen done yet. (Does not mean it never was done before.) And lastly, I may introduce a friend's character, along with have him help out with the story. So, without wasting more time, let's get started!
Prologue: Roadside Awakening.
I shut down my computer as I prepare to head to bed. I just finished a game a friend had given me online, and it was time to hit the sack. Oh, my name is Chris Emerald MacDuncan. I live in this house with my adoptive parents, Matthew MacDuncan, a swordmaster and my teacher in the art of swordsmanship, and Akira MacDuncan, a musician, who taught me how to play a piano. Emerald is my real last name, though. Anyways, as a swordsman, I use a katana that I named Rakari when I was young. I ment to name it Raikiri, but I kept the old name. It's blade is a purple color, made from an unusual metal. 'But enough about me for now. I'm exhausted, and feel like going to bed.' I think to myself as I lie down on the bed and quickly fall into sleep.
Falling. That's the first thing I swear I feel as I sleep. That falling sensation is soon replaced with a soft, comfortable feeling. Though there is one problem: I swear there is light shining above me. 'Maybe I left the light on?' I think to myself as I try to open my eyes, but find them unwilling to respond. 'Huh, must have been more tired than I thought.'
"Another one?! How many people are sleeping on the ground today?!" I hear a male voice question from a short distance away.
"Careful, milord. It could be a trap." I hear another, stronger, male voice say as footsteps approach me.
"I don't think so, Frederick. That cloak looks like one a traveler would wear." A young, girlish voice says as the footsteps stop.
"Looks like he's still breathing." I hear the first voice say. At this point, I finally manage to open my eyes. As my vision clears, I see a man with dark blue hair standing over me.
"Ah, you're awake now." He says, and I blink a couple times.
"Yeah… I guess I am." I say.
"You guys really need to sleep somewhere other than on the ground. Here, give me your hand." He says, hold his hand out. I do as he says and he helps me up. As I get to my feet, I notice a girl in a yellow dress with blond hair in pigtails, along with a man with brown hair in blue and white heavy armor. I then notice a fourth person, a man with silver hair, who is wearing a rather interesting black and purple cloak.
"Hey, are you alright?" The blue haired man asks me, and I shake my head then look at him.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for waking me." I say, then smile.
"Well, that's good. Though, I have to ask, why were you sleeping out here?" He asks.
"To be honest… I don't know. I remember getting into bed and falling asleep. Next thing I know, I'm here." I say, sounding slightly confused. "Speaking of which, where am I?" I ask.
"You are in the halidom of Ylisse, just outside of Southtown." He says.
"Ylisse? Well, sounds like I'm a long way from home…" I say, and Chrom frowns at this.
"Interesting… Can you tell me your name, at least?" He asks, to which I nod.
"Yes I can. My name is Chris MacDuncan." I say.
"Chris, huh? An interesting name. Anyways, my name is Chrom. This delicate one here is my little sister, Lissa." He says, and she pouts at that. "And the man in the armor is my lieutenant, Frederick." He says, introducing the others.
"What about him?" I ask, nodding at the only one he didn't introduce.
"My name is Robin… Huh, I just remembered that… How curious." He says, and I frown, feeling confused.
"Robin? Is that foreign? Ah, well, it doesn't matter. Anyways, the reason I didn't introduce him is because he apparently has no memory." Chrom explains.
"Ah, I understand." I say.
"Why don't you come to town with us so we can get you sorted out?" Chrom asks.
"Sure, why not?" I say, then check look down at myself and notice I have a green cloak over my usual clothes, along with my sword at my hip. "Just so you are aware, I am armed with my sword. Don't need you all freaking out when you notice it." I say, and Chrom nods in understanding.
"Thank you for the honesty. Anyways, we should be close to-" He is cut off my a scream from Lissa.
"Chrom, look! The town!" She shouts pointing. We all look and notice the town is on fire.
"Damn it! The town is ablaze! Those blasted brigands, no doubt… Frederick, Lissa! Quickly!" Chrom shouts.
"What about them, milord?" Frederick asks.
"Unless they're on fire as well, it can wait!" Chrom says.
"Aptly put, milord." Frederick responds.
"Let's go already!" Lissa shouts, and then the three of them run towards the town.
"But what about- Hmm…" Robin starts to ask, but stops as they run off.
"Should we go see if we can help?" I ask him, and he nods. The two of us then run after Chrom and the others.
The two of us arrive just as the other three prepare for combat.
"Wait!" Robin shouts, and Chrom turns to look at us in surprise.
"Robin? Chris? What are you two doing here?"
"Well, since we are both armed…" I say, having noticed Robin's sword. "… We figured that we would be able to help you." I finish.
"Of course- strength in numbers. Just stay close!" He shouts.
"Remember, you two, we face practiced thieves and murderers. They will grant us no quarter. It's kill or be killed." Frederick warns, and Robin nods in understanding while I freeze for a moment.
'Oh god, I've never actually killed someone before… This is going to be different…' I think to myself, then clear my head as I draw my sword. Lissa moves behind us, holding a staff of some sort.
"Alright, Lissa, I want you to stay behind Frederick while Chrom, Chris and I stick together." Robin says as he pulls out a yellow book.
"Excuse me? Since when were you in charge?" Frederick questions.
"Frederick, just don't argue. His idea is actually pretty good." He says, and Frederick just nods, though doesn't seem happy about it.
"Thank you. Now, Chris. You and I will move up and take out that sword user." Robin says, pointing at the man behind the cart who doesn't seem to have noticed us yet.
"Got it." I say, and follow him as he moves forward and, surprisingly, opens his book and shoots a bolt of electricity at the swordsman, who is hit and left dazed from the attack. "Now, Chris!" Robin shouts, and I run up to the man and stab him through the heart, ending his life. As I remove the sword from his body, I can't help but feel both shocked and guilty. After all, I just killed a man! Who could possibly not feel anything after doing something like-
"Chris! Watch out!" Chrom's shout snaps me out of it, and I move just as an axe comes down right where I was standing just a moment ago. I look to see a man with a wicked grin on his face as he lifts his axe back up.
"Quick little bugger, ain't cha? I won't miss this time!" He shouts and swings again, but I manage to dodge out of the way, then move closer and slash at him with my blade. He grunts in pain, but before he can attack again, a sword stabs through his back. The man's body falls after the blade is removed, revealing Chrom.
"Little too close for comfort, eh Chris?" He asks, and I nod. Before either of us can react, a gust of wind blows, and I feel something hit me in the back. I turn and see a robed man with a green book in his hand.
"If I may!" I hear Frederick shout as his horse jumps forward and he stabs the man with his lance. "We really do not need to be dealing with any mages right now." He says as Lissa runs up to me.
"Hold still, Chris. You got injured by that wind magic." She says, then lifts her staff up, causing it to shine. Suddenly, I feel the pain in my back warm, then fade.
"Wha- What was that?" I ask.
"Duh! Healing magic! You're all better now!" She says, then smiles.
"Ah, well, thank you Lissa." I say.
"Alright, there seems to only be two more brigands, along with their leader. Let's move forward." Robin says, and we all do so. We manage to easily dispatch the two other brigands, leaving only the leader.
"Here, sheepy sheepy! Come to the slaughter!" The leader shouts at us, laughing like a madman as he throws his hand axe at Chrom, hitting him in the shoulder.
"Gah!" He shouts in pain, and my eyes go wide in shock, then narrow as I run towards the bandit leader, my sword glinting in the light.
"How dare you?!" I shout as I jump at him and slash right through his neck. The man stumbles and falls forward as his head falls off his body.
"Well, that's that." Robin says, sighing in relief.
"Lucky for the town, we were close by. But holy wow, Robin! You were incredible! Swords, sorcery, AND tactics! Is there anything you can't do? And Chris! You're insanely fast! I can't believe you took out the leader with just a single blow!" Lissa says in amazement.
"You're both certainly no helpless victims, that much is for sure." Chrom says.
"Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you both came here?" Frederick questions.
"I understand your skepticism, Sir Frederick. And I cannot explain why only some knowledge has returned to me. But please, believe me. I have shared all that I know." Robin says.
"And I honestly wish I could tell you how I got to that field, but all I remember before waking up is having gone to bed." I say.
"You both fought to save Ylissean lives. My heart says that's enough." Chrom says.
"And your mind, milord? Will you not heed it's counsel as well?" Frederick asks.
"Frederick, the Shepherds could use people with Robin and Chris's talents. We've brigands and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such an able tactician and swordsman?" Chrom retorts. "Besides, I believe their stories, odd as they may seem." He says.
"Th-thank you, Chrom." Robin says.
"Yes, thank you." I say as well.
"So how about it? Will you two join us?" Chrom asks.
"I would be honored." Robin says.
"If I can be of help, then yes, I will join you." I say.
"Great! Welcome to the Shepherds, you two." Chrom says.
A/N: And there you have it! The beginning of a new adventure for Chris! Now then, I know it's been a while since I posted anything, but hopefully now that I'm working on this, I should be able to do better. Anyways, if any of you want to leave any questions, or even guess the pairings, then go ahead. Anyways, so Robin and Chris are now both members of the Shepherds. What could possibly happen next? Only time will tell! But for now, it's time to sign off! Hope you all enjoyed the start of my new story, and I will see you all in the next chapter!
