Hello there! Welcome to my first Fanfiction! I, a causal fanfiction reader scrolling through the Awakening section noticed the "Self-Inserts" and they have quickly become some of my favorite fics on the site. Asleepand System Restoration are two that I like a great deal and I would recommend them to anyone. My fic is inspired by Asleep's writing style because I like how you can tell what the character is thinking at all times. So, without further delay lets begin!
Ow. My head hurts… The hell happened last night? The last thing I remember is watching some YouTube videos then going to bed early…
I knew I shouldn't have drank that Dr. Pepper before bed…
Ok, let open my eye. Wow, everything is really blurry. Is this what happens after too much caffeine before bed?
Lets, see vision is clearing… I'm in a field…? The hell? Is this one of my family's hay fields? No, this isn't alfalfa.
Stand up… Oh man I feel strange. Knees wobbling and everything. Ok, just will through it. Think what would Isaac Clarke do?
…
There aren't any psychotic freaky zombies around right?
…
Alright, we're good. I guess I should look to see if I can get home…?
…
Nothing. There is literally nothing but grassland around.
…
Wait. Is that a girl?
OH MY GOD she looks just like Robin from Fire Emblem: Awakening!( I can't remember the specifics of the customization but its the average build with the messy long hair and its light blue.) Is she cosplayer or something? But why is she out here in a field? Better question. What are both of us doing out in a field?
Oh shes waking up.
"Chrom…Don't… Die…"
Wait. Hold up. Stop. Did she say Chrom? The hell?! Ok minor freakout time.
…
Ok calm yourself, her eyes are opening.
"Chrom? No your not Chrom." She looks confused.
"U-uh n-no I'm not" Dammit Daniel you're a senior in highschool and you still can't talk to women without stuttering? But, in my defence 'Robin' is really hot. I mean like the cosplayer did a fine job of imitating the amnesic tactician of the Shepherds.
"Are you gonna stare at me all day or help me up?"
Shit. She probably thinks I'm a creeper now. Alright, up you go.
Wow, shes also tall. Taller than me, but then again I am only five foot eight.
"A-are you alright?" Damnit.
She smirks a little bit. " Yeah, I'm fine, but I have to say that's some interesting...amour you have there. Is it even armour?"
What does she mean arm-
What.
The.
Fuck.
Was I high or something and at this same cosplay convention as this 'Robin'? It looks like I am wearing an exact copy of the Security Suit from Dead Space 2 minus the helmet and the computer/ slash holo-projector thing on the front.
...
"Ahmm"
"O-oh sorry. Thank you…? Uh, nice robes."
She smiles, then it turns into a look of deep thought.
…
"H-hello?"
Her head snaps up and there is a hint of a blush. " Sorry I just thought a… friend… of mine would be here when I woke up."
"Is it that Chrom guy you were talking about?"
She nods absent-mindedly.
Oh, okay…
Wait.
I haven't played Awakening in a few months, but this field resembles the one where Chrom finds Robin…
And she has a sword with her that looks like a standard bronze sword from the game…
I think I can see the bulge of her tome in her pocket…
Could it be?
Am I in Fire Emblem Awakening?
…
Some how I doubt that strongly but...
"Hey"
I snap my head up. "O-oh s-s-sorry I am kind of lost."
"So you don't know where you are?" Nod.
"You're welcome to travel with me if you want"
Oh wow she's even prettier when she smile.
"S-s-sure"
The shepherds' tactician grins broadly. "Thanks, I'm pretty sure he will meet me in that town over there"
Huh. Guess I missed that.
"O-okay lets go."
Walking… Walking… Man, this town is sure farther than I thought it would be…
"What's your name?"
"Umm" Should I use a fake one? I could give myself a wicked bad ass name.
"My name is Tali, and I am a tactician by trade."
Tali? Like The quarian from Mass Effect?
" M-my name is Daniel C-Clarke" Well, I am wearing Isaac's near iconic armour why not take his last name?... Never realised how heavy this armour actually is."
"Two names? That's not common around here." She seems deep in thought. "Do you mind if I just call you Clarke?"
"N-no, go ahead."
Her smile really is dazzling.
So, we made it to the town.
Why am I not surprised that it's tutorial town? I guess then I really am in Fire Emblem: Awakening? If I am then how come Chrom didn't find Rob-Tali. Isn't that how they bond and shit?
Ugh. My head hurts.
Ok, let me make a list of what I know so far:
I woke up in the Fire Emblem universe for God only knows why…
For some reason I have Dead Space Armour though it looks like I am lacking Kinesis and Stasis
Damn, that would have been sweet to be able to rip someones sword out of their hand and throw it.
Chrom didn't pick Tali up.
Is that gonna change everything I know?
Most likely.
…
Wait. Tali isn't acting like an amnesiac like she is suppose to.
Theory forming. What if this is the old time stream? But wouldn't she be an amnesiac in that time also? Does that mean I am screwed already? I know what's going to happen in the one where Lucina and crew comes back in time, but what of this?
We head to a inn. Do I have any money on me? Check pockets.
Don't have any.
"Don't worry. I have money and besides, before we go into the inn for the night we need to get you a weapon, Clarke."
Ugh, first girl I meet and she has to pay for all my stuff.
I am a failure as a man.
...
Wait. A weapon? What for?
This town gets invaded by bandits doesn't it? But how does Robin know that?
New theory. Maybe this is the timeline with Lucina but Robin some how kept her memories from before she was Grima?
"From what I can tell you look like you use a lance. Do you have any experience with one?"
Shake head.
She frowns a little. "Hmm, I am not a master but I can teach you some of the basics."
I'm going to be a character in this game then? Thats mildly terrifying. Killing people? Now my stomach is churning. Great.
"O-Okay."
We have walked past the "Grounded Gopher" and continue to the smithy.
"Hmm… What to buy…"
All there is here is bronze weaponry… I guessing I start at E rank?
"This should do." She hefts up one of the lances. "Catch."
Huh, my reflexes seemed to be improved… I caught that spear surprisingly.
Wow this is heavy… Looks like I'm not gonna be able to wield this like the Sentinels in Radiant Dawn.
Tali nods approvingly "I think that will-"
The tactical genius is interrupted by screams.
Her eyes widen. " I didn't think that they would be here yet…"
She turns. "Clarke follow me! Hurry!"
Hesitation. Do I really want to get involved? I've never fought anything in my life. I doubt that combat is actually like the game? But, what if this is a once in a lifetime opportunity? What if this my chance to do something meaningful?
"W-wait up Tali!"
I'm a goddamned fool and it's going to kill me.
Round the corner. Follow the sound of Tali's sword jiggling in its scabbard.
…
That's a lot of blood. Don't puke. Don't puke.
Tali's already frying a bandit with her Thunder tome.
Oh god is that one coming towards me?!
"Look et dis shrimp, weird armour youse got there."
I flinch at how easy he holds that axe of his. Apparently he saw it because he gave a big toothy grin.
"Youse never fought before have youse? Good, fer me. Makes it easier."
Oh god hes in a battle stance. I need to get in one too. I brandish my lance at him.
He only grins wider, "Oh youse do got some fight in ya?"
"I won't let you hurt these people!"
Wow, I sound like one of those corny comic book heroes.
Oh, shit duck! He swung at me?! Well he is a bandit.
OHH, Dodge to the left stab my lance at him.
Success. I got him right in solar plexus. Oh crab baskets, hes not done yet.
"I'M GOING TO KILL YOUSE!" Oh, I guess thats the berserker inside him coming out? My lance is still in him.
…
Shit.
Well I am done for. I lead a good life. Too bad it had to be cut short.
I'm closing my eyes I don't want to see my death.
"Your end has come!"
Wait I know that line. Open eyes. Yeah that is Chrom!
Falchion sure does kick some serious ass doesn't it. The bandit is definitely dead now I can see the gash left by Falchion.
I am going to be sick. That is just disgusting. Maybe this wasn't a good idea.
"Are you okay?" The game really doesn't do him justice. He literally looks the part of a military commander.
"Y-yes, thank you sir."
He sticks his arm out. I grab it and he hauls me ridiculously easy.
Am I just that much weaker than everyone?
"My name is Chrom and I am the leader of the Shepherds."
Jeez, he looks heroic just talking.
"Nice to meet you Chrom, I am Daniel Clarke" I still wonder if I should have came up with a different first name too? Probably should have been Isaac.
"Milord, all the bandits have been routed. The villagers say that this man and woman killed most of them."
Hello Frederick.
"Are any of the Villager's hurt?" Chrom looks genuinely worried. I know I shouldn't think that way because I have played the game but still.
"No injuries, milord." Fred really look prim and proper.
"Hey is this the other guy?" Oh theres Lissa if voices are anything to judge by.
Wow.
She's really pretty also.
Is that how all the females are in this world?
"Hey there guy. You're not hurt right? Cause I can heal you with my staff if you need it!"
"N-no thank you. I think that I'm fine."
Frederick look calculating. "Without a doubt because of that peculiar amour you are wearing… I have never seen anything like it
Lissa cocks her head a little ways. She looks really cute like that. "Yeah, it really is weird looking. Full body armour that isn't big and thick?"
Oh, man how can I explain this to them.
" It's probably because he is an Outrealmer right?" Tali walks up with a smirk while Lissa gasps.
"Really!? Thats so cool! What is your Outrealm like?"
Wow shes really close.
"W-w-well it's a bit different then this world." How could I explain this to them without me sounding like a lunatic? Shit shit shit.
Frederick glares at Tali. "And how exactly would you have known that miss tactician? Or are you simply a Plelagian spy, don't think you can fool me those are Grimleal robes."
Chrom looks visibly offended. "Frederick! Tali as well as Daniel helped us defeat these bandits and it would have been much harder without Tali's tactics."
"Milord, I must emphasise caution."
"Peace, Frederick. My heart says they are fine."
"And what of your brain? Do you not listen to its council?"
Well this is slightly awkward. Oh, theres a villager walking up to us, maybe this will defuse the tension… I hope?
"Milord, please! You must stay the night! We are simple folk of simple means, but we would gladly toast your valor with a feast!"
Feast? I didn't realise until now how hungry I actually am.
Frederick drops his glare for his usual emotionless demeanor. "A most generous offer, sir, and no doubt your hospitality would be grand... But I'm afraid we must hurry back to Ylisstol."
Man he does smile when he drops the axe.
Lissa is jumping with excitement. "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!"
God that smile is giving me chills.
"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'?"
"Frederick? Sometimes I hate you."
Chrom clears his throat. Seems like the other two are oblivious to him.
"How would you two like to join the Shepherd? Tali your tactics are incredible and Daniel I have a feeling that you have potential."
Do I want to do this? Do I want to risk my life in the war thats about to come? Against Walhart? Against Grima? I seriously could die really easy.
Tali smiles brightly" I accept only if my friend here does."
So thats how it's going to be? I can see that smirk, woman!
"I guess I'll join then."
Wow hes practically beaming.
"That's great news! We are in dire need of more men."
This is my life now I guess. A shepherd me? This is crazy. This suppose to be a fictional world I can't believe this has happened to me. I am in an asylum right now mumbling about Ylisse and Falchion? I'm starting to think that I am just flat crazy.
"Hey Daniel?"
Hi Lissa.
" What do you need, Lissa?"
She smiles gently. Still very pretty.
" We found this helmet in the fields outside of town. Is it yours?"
I'll be damned. It is the helmet for this armour.
"Yeah, I guess I lost it on my way into town. Thanks."
"Don't mention it." She says softly. Hesitating, she turns around.
" I'm glad you are one of us, Daniel."
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Me too.
Thanks for reading this I thought I would try my hand at this and see if anyone liked it. And while it might seem like this is a OC/Robin or an OC/Lissa I actually wanted to leave it up to you guys to see who Daniel will be paired with. So please review and help me out!