This fanfiction is going to be about, well you guess it, a novelization of the game Fire Emblem Awakening using my Avatar/MyUnit: Kyle!

Main pairing is Kyle/Lucina with other pairings such as Chrom/Sumia, Frederick/Cordelia, Gaius/Panne, Stahl/Sully, Lon'qu/Cherche and Libra/Lissa. Wow, thats a lot... But yeah I'll try so you can keep track on everyone without getting confused ;w;

Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem Awakening, it belongs to Intelligent Systems and Nintendo. Only Kyle and the story belong to me.

This is my first fanfiction EVER, so I'll be glad to any critic about how I can improve my writing^^

Character Build based from the game:

Name: Kyle

Sex: Male

Build: 01

Face: 01

Hair: 01

Hair color: 01

Voice: Male 2 (Eng.)

Asset: Magic

Flaw: Luck

Wow... Generic character stat is generic... But I cant help it, I like this appearance...


Story is from first person-perspective with focus on Kyle and his thoughts, unless stated otherwise.

"Talking"

'Thoughts'

No profit obtained by writing this story, only showing my love to the game! \(owo)/

And also, of course SPOILERS AHOY! For like you know, THE ENTIRE GAME.

Without further ado, let's begin~!


Prologue - Premonition - Invisible Ties

Chrom rushed forward with no hesitation towards Validar, exchanging blows with his sword versus Validar's thunder magic. While Chrom had him occupied, I quickly attempted to fire my own magic before Validar could react. But he vanished before I got a chance to do it.

"Up there!" I heard Chrom shout, quickly pointing towards the ceiling. I fired my thunder at Validar, but he quickly disappeared again. "You fools..." He muttered. Out of nowhere blue thunder came against Chrom, who falled backwards against a pillar, making it collapse. Chrom staggered, holding his sword as support while trying to stand up. Validar took this as a chance now that he is vulnerable and loaded a massive thunder ball at him while laughing maniacally.

He screamed "Die!" as I quickly countered with my own thunder that I fired against the ball causing it to explode. I panted for air as I saw Validar glaring at me.

Both Chrom and I jumped back from Validar who looked slightly dazed. "This is it! Our final battle!" Chrom said to me with renewed determination and his hand tightly on his sword, ready for the final fight. After this, it would all finally be over.

Chrom laid his other hand on my shoulder. "You're one of us, Kyle, and no 'destiny' can change that. Now let's kill this dastard and be done with it." I responded by taking my own hand over his. "Right!"

Validar stood by the throne ready to face us, in turn we sprinted full speed against him.

"Kyle, we have to get closer. Let's move!"

But something felt... Off...

He just stood there so... Calm. Like we were the one who were walking right into a trap.

I gripped tightly my thoron tome. We couldn't stop now, not now when we are so close.

"Ha ha ha! Why do you resist?" Validar asked in a menacing tone.

We didn't bother to answer, nothing would stop us now.

Chrom took his sword and I my tome casting thoron simultaneously as Chrom's falchion gutted his stomach, finally ending the fiend's life.

As we saw Validar falling down with purple flames consuming him, Chrom looked back at me with an smirk. "This isn't over... Damn you BOTH!" Before we could celebrate, Validar in his last moments fired thunder aiming at Chrom. Before I could think, I took my hand and pushed Chrom to the side, having me take the blow.

I collapsed on the ground as I felt the pain as strong as one hundred daggers sinking into my stomach. I vaguely could see Chrom rushing towards me, bending down and supported me up. "Are you all right?" He asked looking at me worryingly, I nodded slowly. He smiled a little and looked back at Validar's body. "That's the end of him. Thanks to you we carried the day." I half staggered trying to stand up. "We can rest easy now. At long last." Something felt wrong, my vision started to blur. "What's wrong?" My vision started seeing red and my head felt like it would explode. "Hey, hang on—" before he could finish, his eyes stiffened. He started walking slowly backwards having his hand on his stomach, where a lighting sword had cut through.

I stared dumbfound at my right hand where I could see small electricity emitting between my fingers. "This is not your—your fault." I stared at him and couldn't believe what just happened. "Promise me, you'll escape from this place. Please... go..." Before he could say anything more, his eyes became black as he fall down on his stomach on the floor, completely still. My vision started to blur again as I heard a menacing laugh in the distance.


Prologue - The Verge of History

Everything was dark, so dark. I made sure my eyes were open, fearing I had gone blind. I couldn't see my hand, even though it was literally an inch from my face. I gathered my courage to call out a hello, hoping against hope that someone would answer. Nobody did.

Panic. Panic shot through me. I knew I was being silly, I knew no one was there, yet fear was taking over. Fear of the horrific things that hid in the dark, waiting. Waiting...

"Chrom, we have to do SOMETHING."

Suddenly a loud piercing stream of light exploded in my face, blinded by it's brightness I tried to hesitantly pry my eyes open.

Who's there? A girl?

"What do you propose we do?"

That voice...?!

"I... I dunno!"

My vision started to clear a bit and I saw 2 silhouettes standing before me.

"I see you are awake now."

My eyes were now open more clearly and before me stood a bluehaired man and a girl with blonde twin-tails.

"Hey there!" The girl said to me while giggling lightly.

The man sheepishly smiled at me. "There're better places to take a nap than on the ground, you know." He took forward his right hand towards me. "Give me your hand." I reluctantly after a few seconds took his hand, spotting a tattoo on my hand in the process.

What's this? I have never seen it before...

He pulled me up, smiling gently.

Now when I actually look at him, I noticed a big tattoo different from mine on his shoulder.

I wonder why he has it...

"You all right?" The blue haired swordsman asked as he scooped me up from the ground.

"Y-yes... Thank you, 'Chrom'."

Wait, why did I say that? How did I know his name?

"Ah, then you know who I am?"

I quickly looked at him again.

"No, actually, I... It's strange... Your name, it just...came to me..."

What kind of reason is that?! He must think I'm weird...

"...Hmm, how curious." Chrom said while tilting his head slightly.

I knew it!

Aside from his tattoo, Chrom had blue battle attire, high boots and a peculiar looking sword on his left thigh. Complete with a silver shoulder pad with a white cape. He looked like he belonged in a royal family.

"Tell me, what's your name? What brings you here?"

"My name is... It's..."

My head started to hurt. I winced slightly.

"Huh?"

"...You don't know your own name?"

Oh crap!

"I'm not sure if... I'm sorry, but where am I, exactly?"

The girl behind Chrom suddenly exclaimed: "Hey, I've heard of this! It's called amnesia!"

Amnesia?

It's the same girl who saw me alongside Chrom. Now when I look closer, she had lightblonde hair in twin pigtails as well as a white headdress. She seemed to wear a yellow brass birdcage dress along with a brown corset. I noticed a cleric staff she was holding behind her back.

A third person who stood a little behind Chrom furrowed his brows.

He had heavy silver-blue armor that covered his entire body, holding a lance and brown short hair. A horse that appeared to belong to him was standing next to him and nudged his head from time-to-time.

"It's called a load of Pegasus dung."

What does that even mean?!

"We're to believe you remember Milord's name, but not your own?"

Milord?

I quickly asserted myself.

"B-but it's the truth!" I said while flustered looked at Chrom for support.

"...What if it IS true, Frederick? We can't just leave him here, alone and confused."

Thank you!

"What sort of Shepherds would we be then?"

Shepherds?

"Just the same, milord, I must emphasize caution. 'Twould not do to let a wolf into our flock."

Chrom crossed his arms. "Right then—we'll take him back to town and sort this out there."

Hold on...

"Wait just one moment. Do I have a say in this?"

"Peace, friend—I promise we'll hear all you have to say back in town. Now come."

They are going to kidnap me?!

The big fellow named 'Frederick' glared at me. I guess I have no choice.

We walked a bit from the meadow I was found in and got on the country road. I looked around seeing nature all around me. It's so beautiful... I suddenly stopped and the trio stopped as well, looking back at me.

"What will you do with me? Am I to be your prisoner?" I cautiously asked half-expected to get yelled at for some reason.

Chrom seemed to sense my worry as I stiffen up when he looked at me.

"Hah! You'll be free to go once we establish you're no enemy of Ylisse."

I held my breath that I didn't noticed I held in.

Wait a minute...

"Is that where we are? Ylisse?"

Frederick looked at me bewildered.

"You've never heard of the halidom?" I shocked my head slightly. "Ha! Someone pay this actor. He plays quite the fool! The furrowed brow is especially convincing..."

Chrom rolled his eyes. "Frederick, please." He looked back at me. "This land is known as the Halidom of Ylisse. Our ruler, Emmeryn, is called the exalt." I nodded in understanding. "I suppose proper introductions are in order... My name is Chrom—but then, you already knew that." I smiled lightly. "The delicate one here is my little sister, Lissa."

Lissa pouted in fury. "I am NOT delicate! ...Hmph!" Chrom smirked at her. "Ignore my brother, please. He can be a bit thick sometimes." Chrom pouted back jokingly while Lissa just smiled. "But you're lucky the Shepherds found you. Brigands would've been a rude awakening!"

There it is again, Shepherds...

"Shepherds? You tend sheep? ...In full armor?" The last line muttered while staring at Frederick. It must be warm walking around like that...

Chrom smirked yet again. "Heh, it's a dangerous job. Just ask Frederick the Wary here."

"A title I shall wear with pride.

Ha... Ha...

"Gods forbid one of us keeps an appropriate level of caution." Frederick looked at me, now for the first time sincerely. "I have every wish to trust you, stranger, but my station mandates otherwise." He held out his hand as I grasped it. "I understand, sir. I would do no less myself. My name is Kyle."

Everyone looked at me dumbly.

"...I just remembered that. How odd. I suppose that's one mystery solved."

Chrom rubbed his chin.

"Kyle? Is that foreign...Ah, well. We can discuss it later. We're almost to town. Once we—"

Lissa suddenly shouted. "Chrom, look! The town!"

We all spun our heads towards a small town just a bit ahead, with smoke coming out everywhere.

"Dammit! The town is ablaze! Those blasted brigands, no doubt..." Chrom muttered angrily. "Frederick, Lissa! Quickly!"

"What about him?" Frederick inquired towards me.

"Unless he's on fire as well, it can wait!"

"Aptly put, milord."

"Let's go already!" Lissa shouted.

The trio run away towards the city. "But what about— hmm..." I just shock my shoulders and ran after them.


"Gwa ha ha! Get to it, lads!" A loud ruffian shouted. "Grab anything shiny, and put the rest to the torch! We gots an example to set for these Ylissean types!" He then looked towards a helpless woman who laid down on the ground. "Ain't that right, lass?"

The woman tried to stir away from the man in horror. "S-stay away from me! Please! Someone! HEEEEEEELP!"

Lissa grasped her staff. "Chrom, we have to stop them!"

"Don't worry—after today, these bandits won't be bothering anyone ever again..."

"Wait!" I shouted after finally catching up to them. I'm out of breath, geez!

"Kyle! You followed us! Why?"

"I...I'm not certain myself. But I'm armed, and I know my way around a fight, if you'll have me."

Chrom smiled. "Of course—strength in numbers. Just stay close!" I nodded in affirmation.

Frederick waved my attention. "Remember, Kyle, we face practiced thieves and murderers. They will grant us no quarter. It's killed or be killed." What have I gotten myself into...? Chrom turned to me.

"So Kyle, I see you wear a sword, is it— wait, is that a tome? You wield magic?"

Indeed I do have a sword that for some reason didn't notice before. How weird... It seems I also have a book with a strange symbol on it in my robe's pocket.

'Tome'? Is that what this book is?

"I...believe so? I suppose I should check."

"You believe so? Perhaps I'll just keep a few paces behind you for the time being..."

"No, I can control it, I'm sure." Probably...

"If you say so..."

So what are our options? It seems to be 4 people plus their leader judging by the fact that he's holding a woman hostage. We have 4 people, with 2 being a knight and a healer by the looks of it. I could sneak by and rescue the hostage but then someone have to—

"Kyle?"

"Hmm... It's strange. Here on the battlefield, I can... Well, I can 'see' things."

"See things? Like what?"

"The enemy's strength, their weaponry, the flow of battle... I must have studied this somewhere."

"So, you're saying you can size up the enemy at a glance?"

"Yes, it would seem so. And perhaps more, if I apply myself...—wait a minute!"

"Kyle, what's wrong?" Chrom asked as he saw me deep in thoughts. I quickly waved it off. "It's just— would any of you be willing to act decoy?" Chrom looked at me like I was crazy and then back to Frederick and Lissa. They both were just as bewildered as him.

"On second thought, never mind..."

"Do you have a plan?"

Huh?

"Well yeah, I mean sort of..."

Frederick spoke up. "I can act decoy if you want." Chrom quickly asserted.

"No let me—"

"You can't do that milord, you are too important."

"But—"

"And Lissa can't defend herself with only a healing staff, so no buts about it."

Chrom sighed. "Fine, what's your plan, Kyle?"


While Frederick distracted the main force, Lissa stayed hidden from the rear occasionally healing Frederick when necessary. Chrom seemed to have no problem with the mage.

So far... So good...

I meanwhile sneakily took covers behind broken fruit stands while slowly moving closer to the leader. Now only if I could get a good angle to aim my thunder at him... While he's distracted, I could rescue the woman...

This better work...

I quietly took out my book—I mean tome, and prepared to recite the spell.

(10 minutes earlier...)

"Here's what we do, Frederick, you take care of the first 2 brigands that guards the treasure, Lissa provide support from the rear while Chrom take care of the mage, that way we will not have to worry about any casualties with wind magic biting on Frederick's armor."

"How did you know Frederick is weak against magic?"

Oh snap.

"Lucky guess? Haha..."

"...Right, anyway what's next?"

"You just leave everything else to me."


That's what I said but, who am I kidding, there's no way I can take care of the leader myself, he's double my size! And he have probably killed hundreds of other squirts like me... *sigh*

"Hey! Who are you?!"

Wait, what?

"Hey, boss! I found someone sneaking around here!"

Oh god I'm so stupid, I completely forgot the 5th person. Now what?

The brigand came rushing towards me with his katana in hand. Guess I have no choice!

I quickly took my tome and muttered a thunder spell and concentrated my energy on him, as if my body knew the motion automatically. Odd...

But just when the lightning bolt flew towards him, he dodged just at the last moment.

Hey, hey, you're kidding, right?

"Now, DIE!" The brigand said with murderous eyes, intent on ending my life.

I quickly panicked and without thinking, grabbed my sword and used it as a shield.

"Heh, you really think your toy has a chance against my katana?"

Not really, but better than nothing!

After 5 agonizing seconds, my sword broke, right in the middle.

Are you serious?!

"Heh, what did I tell ya?"

Oh shit, oh shit, what now?

"Um..."

"Time's up!"

Before I could react, he sliced his sword on my left shoulder, I quickly evaded, now luckily it didn't cut as deep, but of course it didn't mean it still really hurt like hell.

I let out a scream as I collapsed to the ground grabbing my shoulder in agony. I saw the blood was already covering half of my white undershirt. My body felt heavy and warm, as much as it hurt it was more like I was shocked at how much blood I'm losing.

Am I going to die here?

The brigand smiled triumphantly. With his sword now slowly dropping with my blood he slowly walked to me, now when I am most vulnerable.

It's over...

"Heh, I guess this is it... NOW DIE!"

I braced for impact, but as I squinted my eyes I saw a shadow behind him. With blue hair.

"Your end has come!"

Huh? That voice...!

Chrom was behind him, with his sword having shot through the brigand's back.

"Y-You dastard..."

"No one touches my friend when I'm around."

"Chrom!" I was so relieved he had come, if not I would have...

Chrom smiled at me as he drove out his sword from the brigand's back. "Sorry I'm late."

I smiled back at him, but my smile as quickly vanished when I saw someone behind Chrom.

"Chrom, behind you!"

Chrom reacted quickly enough to evade the second brigand's sword from smiting him. Of course the brigand didn't give up so quickly, only this time he lunged for me instead. Without thinking, I took my broken sword and stabbed him in the chest.

"Stay back!"

"Wait! What's—argh!" The brigand fell down, face down with my broken sword's pointy end sticking up from the back. Blood covered the sword dripping down to the ground. I stared at my hands that started to shook uncontrollably.

Oh god... I... I... Killed him...

"Kyle? Are you all right?"

I was too shocked to answer, shifting between staring at my hands and the dead body. Chrom lightly shook my shoulders. "Kyle, look at me. He deserved it, he—"

"Deserved it?!"

I pushed him away.

"Chrom, I killed him, I killed a human being! I—"

I began to mumble incoherently as I landed on the ground with unfocused eyes. I tried to stand up, but my knees seem to have given away. Dammit!

Chrom sighed while scratching his head, he didn't seem to be the type that's good at comforting others. I tried to calm down, tried to think rationally, but it wasn't easy. Absentmindly I touched my shoulder and winced at the pain.

"Are you hurt? It would be foolish to leave a wound untreated."

He handed me a small bottle.

"What's this?"

"That's a Vulnerary. You are supposed to rubber the liquid on the area that's hurt."

Medicine?

I quickly took it on my wound. It stung a little, but at least I'll live.

"You should bandage it just in case; I'll have Lissa treat you once we are finished with this."

"I'm f-fine, Chrom. Don't w-worry."

Despite the fact that I probably stuttered that out...

"You don't have to play tough, I'm sorry that I'm not good at this... stuff...

Does he mean comforting?

"I said not to worry Chrom. I'll get used to this, no problem!"

I tried to put on a reassuring smile but failed miserably. Chrom looked at me worringly.

"Please don't say that Kyle... No one should get used to killing... Not like this..."

Chrom...

"Its kinda mine fault to begin with..."

"What do you mean?"

"You know... Having you to help us with this... I should have taken you to safety, that way, this wouldn't have happened."

I looked down on the ground, staring at my right hand which was trembling.

"It's not your fault, I stabbed him remember? It was 'self-defense', right?"

"Yeah, but still..."

"No 'buts' Chrom! I choose to do this, not you!"

Chrom was immensely shocked at my change of vocal and so was I.

What was that?

"I-I'm sorry, Chrom... I didn't mean to yell at you... I just..."

I took my right hand to my forehead.

"Don't worry about it. It's no surprise that you're stressed, not after what just..."

"Thank you, Chrom... Really I mean it, thank you."

"Anytime, Kyle." He sheepishly smiled.

"You've lent us your strength, and that makes you a friend. Having an ally by my side gives me courage."

"Thank you, but... I think there's more to it than that."

"What do you mean?"

"I believe there's a tactical advantage to fighting side by side... It's fuzzy... Wait, yes: working in pairs improves strength, defense, speed..."

Yes, yes I'm sure of it! Why didn't I think of this before?

"Kyle?"

"Chrom, let's fight together."

"Of course!"

I nodded and looked over at the corpse laying infront of us. The blood had formed a circle around him. I couldn't help but noticing his eyes, they were so full of life just a second ago. I quickly hold my mouth in disgust.

"You still with us, Kyle?"

"Y-yeah, I'm fine, just not used to the smell..." of blood...

"It's always difficult when you're on a battlefield for the first time."

"Anyways, thank you... For saving me..."

"No worries, I got your back. In fact I should be thanking you, for saving me."

"Then I guess we're even now."

"Shall we take down the dastard holding the hostage?"

He held down his hand to me, pulling me up.

"Yes, let's."


"What is everyone doing? Worthless garbage!"

"Maybe you are the one who's worthless?" I said back.

The man quickly turned around and saw us that stood ready to take him down.

The woman cried happily when she saw us.

"Don't worry, fair maiden, we have come to rescue you!" Chrom shouted determined.

Fair maiden? Who says that anymore?!

Chrom winked at the woman who blushed immensely and tried not to look at him.

Oh brother...

"Well, well the head of the sheeps, have come to me personally, I feel honored!"

Chrom looked at the leader coldly.

"Then I guess you're the only one who feels that way."

"Pfft, then I guess we are finished talking." As he said that, he let go of the woman who quickly ran away from the battlefield. "Here, sheepy, sheppy! Come to the slaughter!"

Both Chrom and I readied our weapons. "As one!"

I quickly landed a lightning bolt on him and the leader just as quickly swiped his axe towards me. Just when I thought I was going to get hit, Chrom quickly covered me with his sword. "Think again!" "Thanks!" We both nodded towards each other and simultaneously striked him with sword and thunder. Making the leader fall backwards, with the axe flying from his hand. "Bwaargh! D-damn you..."

Chrom swiped away the blood on his sword and sheathed it. While I panted for air, with my knees dropping to the ground. "I-it's over..."


While Chrom and I walked back into the town square, we met Lissa and Frederick who were done with no causalities. They both noticed the large cut on my left shoulder and Lissa got frantic with worry. I reassured her I was fine but she still took out her staff and healed me. She bandaged me just in case, telling me how lucky I am that it hadn't gotten infected. Guess the vulnerary worked... After she was done, I stretched my shoulder, glad that nothing seemed to broken.

"Well that's the end of that." Lissa brightly smiled towards me. "Lucky for the town we were close by. But holy wow, Kyle! You were incredible! Swords, sorcery, AND strategy! Is there anything you can't do?" I stood up brushing off dirt from my robe.

I wouldn't say that...

"You're certainly no helpless victim, that much is for sure." Said Chrom clapping my bandaged shoulder.

You just did that on purpose, didn't you?!

Before I could say anything Frederick came walking with his horse. He had spoken with the town mayor who thanked us for what we did.

"Indeed. Perhaps you might even be capable of an explanation for how you came here?"

I gulped.

"I understand your sceptism, 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."

I looked down on the ground feeling guilty when Chrom grabbed my shoulder... Thankfully it was the other one.

"You fought to save Ylissean lives. My heart says that's enough."

"And your mind, milord? Will you not heed its counsel as well?"

"Frederick, the Shepherds could use someone with Kyle's talents. We've brigands and unruly neighbors, all looking to bloody our soil. Would you really have us lose such an able tactician? Besides I believe his story, odd as it might be."

I was genuinely surprised at how much he thought of me.

"Th-thank you, Chrom."

He smiled and took out his hand. "So how about it? Will you join us, Kyle?"

I shook his hand. "I would be honored."


We stood outside the town as it seemed most of the fire had died down.

"Did you notice, milord? The brigands spoke with a plegian accent."

"Plegian? What's that?" I asked slightly tilting my head.

Chrom crossed his arms. "Plegia is Ylisse's westerly neighbor. They send small bands into our territory, hoping to instigate a war."

Lissa clenched her fists slightly. "And it's the poor townsfolk who suffer! Totally innocent, and totally helpless..."

"They do have us, milady." Frederick reassured. "Shepherds to protect the sheep. Do not be swept up in your anger. It will cloud your judgment."

"I know, I know... I'll get used to all this." She smiled slightly. Unconsciously I grabbed my tome harder.

I don't know if I can get used to this...

A small figure in the distance came towards us, seems to be one of the townspeople. "Milord, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly toast your valour with a feast!" Frederick nodded towards him. "A most generous offer, sir, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Ylisstol."

Lissa clapped her hands. "Dark meat only for me, medium well, and no salt in the soup. I simply— Wait, what?! We're not staying?! But, Frederick, it's nearly dark!"

And what about my shoulder injury?!

"When night falls, we'll camp. Eat off the land, make our bed of twigs and the like... I believe you mentioned you would be 'getting used to this'?"

He got you there, Lissa.

"Frederick? Sometimes I hate you."

"You've quite the stern lieutenant there." I sweat dropped.

"Yeah, well, 'stern' is one name for it. I can think of a few others!"

Chrom scratched his head. "Well, Frederick only smiles when he's about to bring down the axe."

Duly noted.

Frederick coughed. "You do realize I AM still present?"

"Oh, we realize."

Heh heh.

"Milord remains as amusing as ever. Now then, shall we be going?"

Chrom waved his hands in front of him. "All right, all right. Ready to go Kyle? The capital isn't far."

"Yes, let's go."


Authors Notes:

So, the first chapter! ...or technically the prologue *ahem* so yeah Kyle's first battle, yes it's slightly more dramatic than in the game, and yes I maaaaybe will be referencing to his shoulder in future chapters, but that was really no surprise was it? ANYWAYS, what did you think? It's good? It's bad? What should I work on? Leave a review of what you think and I will post the next chapter! (Which technically is already done but I want to know what people think of the prologue first! OwO)