Chapter 1: The Master Plan

It's been three years since the trio encounter with the Black Knight. So they lived their lives somewhat normally. Though they were still trying to convince Marth that he was the prince, but, no hope.

It was a normal Saturday. Ike and Roy were in the field outside of Ike's house, which was abandoned beside him and his friends. And Marth was sleeping peacefully under a tree. "Roy, do you know anything about the next time we can get to the castle?" Ike asked turning to look at Roy.

"For once, yeah." Roy replied.

"Well?"

"Next Monday, there's a meeting at the palace."

"That works, so…"

"But, it's a meeting to discuss strategy to conquer Pherae."

"Yeah, and?"

"And!? Hello! Prince of Pherae here! I can't get caught."

"Don't worry, we can go without being seen." Ike said with a smirk on his face.

"Well, it can also come up as 'Wanted: Ike, leader of the Greil Mercenary'. Ring a bell?"

"Ha-ha. Very funny. I'll be fine. Plus, most of the Greil Mercenary took refuge anyway. We're practically forgotten."

"Yeah, but you can hardly be seen around town!"

"What are you talking about?" he asked as Roy handed him a wanted poster that read exactly what Roy said.

"That only gives me another reason to go." Ike said with a stern look on his face. "We need to help Marth and defeat the Black Knight, okay?"

"Yeah, yeah. I know. Hey look" Roy cried pointing towards Marth."

"So I see you're finally up." Ike said with a smile helping the young prince up. C'mon, we need to pack for the journey ahead."

"Where are we going?" Marth asked sleepily as the group walked, making sure not to get spotted.

"We're going to Altea. You know… for the meeting." Roy replied with a smile.

"But I thought it was a meeting against Pherae." Marth commented as they walked inside.

"Well yeah, it is." Roy replied blushing a little. "But I don't mind. Plus you want to see the castle don't you."

"Well… yes."

"Then let's pack." Roy called as Marth left the room.

"And let the master plan begin." Ike whispered to Roy as he went into his room.