Hey everyone, it's Fenikkusumaru again! I see you guys made it to the second part! That's good, because we got more action packed adventure just waiting to be read! So let's go and get to part 2 of this movie fic!

Dislcaimer: Same thing.


A few days have passed since I along with Chrom, Sumia, Lucina, Aqua–chan, Lon'qu, Saigo, Emmeryn, Sully, Vaike, Henry, Tharja, Gregor, and Nowi went through the silvery veil. We came to an alternate world where Grima has taken over the world and our kids were desperately trying to get back the Gemstones and the Fire Emblem itself back to the AU Lucina.

Fortunately, we were able to save Bakuya, Athena, Cynthia, Kjelle, Noire, and Nah before all six of them were killed. Normally, they would've been, but thanks to our intervention, we were able to put a stop to that and the girls were now able to take Azure and Gules back to Lucina. But there was one thing that's been bothering me though. While we, were there… I saw the AU Morgan.

For some reason, since the Kurogasa of that world became one with Grima, Morgan's Fellblood and Fangire have fully awakened and now completely loyal to Grima. I now really worry for the Morgan in my world. I couldn't help but wonder… could Morgan be from that AU world?

"Hey, boy! What's botherin' ya?" a familiar voice patted my back hard, snapping me out of my trance.

"Ow! Ursor! Don't do that on me!" I snapped, and Ursor heartily laughed.

"What? You looked like you're distracted about something, that's for sure!" he added. "So, is there something that you wanna talk about, King?"

"I told ya to just call me Kurogasa…" I sighed. "Like Chrom, I'm not one for formalities when it's just between friends."

"Alright, alright, calm down Kurogasa." Ursor waved off. "Now what's wrong?"

"It's…" I began. "It's… something personal."

"Oh? What's this?" Ursor raised his eyebrow. "A King who has doubts that he doesn't wanna share with others?"

"Ursor, please… stop calling me that…" I grumbled.

"Well, if a King is in doubt, you might end up being dragged down from your throne from anyone who will take advantage of your current situation." Ursor said.

"I know, I know…" I sighed.

"So, what is it?" Ursor asked.

I was hesitant for a moment before saying, "It's about Morgan…"

"Are we talking about the future Morgan that's married to Kan'shou?"

"Yes."

"What about her?"

"Well…" I began. That's when I explained everything to Ursor to what happened a few days ago.

He listened to every single detail of my story, not leaving anything out as I know for certain that he can help me and keep my secret with him. After what it about three minutes of storytelling, Ursor nodded a few times, understanding the whole situation. "So, you're saying that your youngest daughter is probably from this alternative world, huh?"

"Well, Morgan did say that she doesn't remember her own big sister when we first met her. And she doesn't recall how, when, and why she went back in time too…" I said. "What I fear the most that this AU Morgan might be the same daughter living with us today…"

"Hm… that might be a possibility…" he nodded. "Your story does prove some valid points, more importantly, you claim that she came from a peaceful future too…"

"Yeah…" I said. "I just don't know what to do now, Ursor. I love my daughters so much, but to think I've seen her dark side from this alternate world makes me feel… I don't know… worried…"

"I see…" Ursor said before he patted my back hard again.

"OW!" I cringed, stumbling forward.

"No worries! I'm sure you can figure something out!" Ursor assured.

"How can you be so sure?" I asked while rubbing my back.

"Because you're you! You always find a way to break the Chains of Destiny, remember?" he said, accompanied with his hearty laugh.

"Easier said than done…" I deadpanned.

"You'll find a way, squirt!" Ursor waved off. "Come on, let's get going already! I bet Miriel and Ricken are waitin' for us at a village near the border of Plegia. Y'know about this whole new food stuff that she cracked up in her head?"

"What about it?" I asked.

"Well, she did it! She actually made an alternative food source for us Fangires!"

"Really?!" I said in disbelief. "Who would've thought that she finally managed to find a solution for that problem?"

"Believe me, even I didn't expect it for as long as I've lived in my life!" Ursor added with a hearty laugh.

"With this, the problems regarding hollowed glass amongst people and Fangires that try to coexist will finally cease." I added. "Well, let's see thing she came up with. C'mon, let's go!" I said before running off.

"Right behind ya boss!" Ursor said before following me.


With a quick trip via Pegasus Knights of Plegia bringing us to the said destination, guided by Ursor, eventually, we arrived at the village near the border and the very first thing we saw was… "A tower?" I got out. Well, it's not exactly a long tower, like those tall buildings back in my world. It's kinda like, uh… I dunno, but to say the least, from where we're standing, we can actually see the peak of the tower.

"Yeah, and it's a pretty tall one too!" Ursor added.

"I bet Miriel and Ricken are down there."

"But who brought along that tower anyways? Those two don't have enough muscles to carry it along with them!" Ursor said.

"Naw, you think?" I asked sarcastically with a deadpan look.

"Hey I'm just saying." Ursor said, raising his hands in defense.

"Ah, Kurogasa. Excellent timing." A voice said. From the distance, we saw Laurent heading towards us.

"Hey, Laurent. It's been a while." I said shaking his hand.

"Yes, it has been, so to speak." Laurent added.

"So, how's your thing with your wife, kiddo? Everything alright? Did she exploded on ya again?" Ursor butt in with his grin.

"Well, Noire is unable to do such a thing right now." Laurent chuckled sheepishly.

"Why's that?" I asked.

"She is with child."

"Whoa, really? Congrats!" I said surprised before I smiled and patted his shoulder. "Your parents know about this?"

"Yes." Laurent nodded. "My Father was rather ecstatic to know that he's going to be a grandfather soon. Mother was calm about it, but she was nonetheless happy."

"That's good to know!" I smiled.

"Yes, but what boggles me the most is her selection of home. She wanted to stay in Plegia, near a place where she can stay close to her mother." Laurent explained.

"Knowing Tharja, if Henry wasn't there to intervene, and what she would do to her toddler self, I bet a lot of things might've happened to her…" I sweat dropped.

"Let us put aside this matter for now and head towards my parents. They want to present to you their latest project that has been researched for so long." Laurent suggested.

"Sure. That's why we're here in the first place." Ursor shrugged.

"Lead the way Laurent." I gestured.

"Of course. Follow me." Laurent nodded before turning around to walk towards the village with Ursor and I following him.

As we walked through the path towards the tower, many villagers greeted me happily, and in return I waved back at them with a smile. Some even gave me a few flowers as a gift, which I gladly accepted too. "From the looks of it, these villagers are lovin' ya, kiddo!"

"Yeah. It's not easy in the beginning, but it was worth it in the end. They also respected me for what I've done for the villages all over Plegia too." I said.

"I can see a bright future ahead of ya!" Ursor heartily laughed as we came to a stop, noticing a bunch of people circling around the tower, muttering to themselves about it. "I guess that's where we will find the two Ylissean sages! Ba, ha, ha!"

"Yep." I said before shouting, "Ricken! Miriel!"

The two sages turned around and notice their son, Ursor, and I walking towards them.

"Hey Kurogasa!" Ricken waved to me.

"You're right on time." Miriel smiled gently as she fixed her glasses.

As soon as I approached them, the villagers that circled around the tower earlier noticed my presence and said, "It's the King of Plegia!"

"Why is he here?" another one asked.

"It must have something to do with the sages and this weird tower over here…" another one said.

"Father, Mother. I have brought Kurogasa with us, as you have asked." Laurent said.

"And I just wanted tag along!" Ursor heartily laughed again.

"Wow Miriel, you actually did it." I said amazed looking up the tower.

"Many thanks." Miriel nodded.

"Yep! It took a while, but with the help of the Plegians and Fangires, we are able to finish this tower!" Ricken chirped.

"They helped out too, huh?" I added.

"Yep! The people of Erignaf actually came here and helped out!" Ricken chirped happily.

"And should this tower be a success, It will show the possibility that these towers can be installed in each village where many Fangires reside." Miriel said.

"And history shall be written once more as my Mother will be the very first to discover such oddities that will close in the gap between both Fangires and humans." Laurent further explained.

"Even if you say so, my research will continue on, Laurent." Miriel added.

"So, uh… how does this thing work?" I asked.

Okay, knowing that she will explain a lot of things in a scientific way and using other terms that I haven't heard before, it took me a while to understand the whole thing. To make it simple, this tower will harness the power of the sunlight and heat this place to charge up when it starts. And then, at a given time we set up, supposedly it will shoot out multiple light orbs that will hover in the sky, and will only last for half an hour. The Fangires can suck that light orb and it will make their thirst for human life gone for one day, and they will be able to enjoy their lives normally. Of course, after that's been shot, it would need to recharge since it can only be shot once per day.

"And with that conclusion, the people and Fangires will coexist and your investigations regarding hollowed glasses will decrease dramatically." Miriel finished.

"That's some complex words you used there, lady!" Ursor laughed again.

"Really? I can understand Mother's speech perfectly." Laurent said.

"That's because she talked in scientific terms." I deadpanned with a sweat drop.

"Oh… right, of course." Laurent laughed sheepishly.

I rolled my eyes before saying, "Well anyways, I'm ready to see this thing in action. Ricken, fire it up!"

"You~ got it!" Ricken exclaimed and towards the control panel to press a button, starting up the whole process.

"And with that, this tower is now fully automated." Miriel added as the tower glowed radiantly and before we knew it, the whole sky was now filled with multiple numbers of light orbs… wow, there're a lot of them. I can see why she said this tower can only shoot out these orbs once per day.

"Now for a little taste!" Ursor volunteered as his shattered marks appeared and his fangs pierced through one of the light orbs before sucking it in. It took a while but once the orb in the air disappeared, Ursor patted his stomach happily, letting out his usual laugh. "Boy, am I happy to taste something that's better than human life! This is amazing and I feel full already!" That's when the people and Fangires cheered.

"Excelsior! You did it Mother!" Laurent exclaimed.

"Alright, way to go Miriel!" Ricken cheered.

"Yeah! Your research is a success! Congratulations!" I smiled excitedly, shaking her hand.

"Thank you, but my research is beyond completion in my grasp." Miriel said.

"Yeah, we still got a long way to go too!" Ricken said.

"This is only the first stage of our solution." Miriel further explained as multiple fangs appeared in the air, sucking out the light orbs in the sky.

"Hey look at them go!" Ursor laughed heartily.

"Yeah, it's a free–for–all on those orbs." I added.

"Hey Daddy/Father!"

"Huh?" I turned around, noticing my daughters with their husbands walking towards me with smiles and Severa's daughter rushed towards me, hugging my leg happily. And as for her appearance? Well, she has Severa's looks but her long hair matched Owain's hair color and she wore a light blue dress with white squeaky shoes on her feet.

"Grandpa!" she exclaimed happily, and I bent down, carrying her in my arms.

"Hey there, Louise! Did you miss your Grandpa?" I said, kissing her cheek happily while Louise giggled happily too.

"I sure did!" Louise giggled.

"Hello there Father–in–law, it's been far too long!" Owain greeted theatrically.

"Hey Owain." I waved, before I gave Severa a hug. "It's good to see you Severa."

"You too, Daddy!" Severa smiled while hugging me as I kissed her forehead. "And you're as good looking as always, Daddy!"

"Thanks, sweetie." I smiled.

"Otou–sama, it's nice to see you again." Kan'shou said with a polite bow.

"It's good seeing you too, musukou." I smiled.

"Hello Father!" Morgan smiled as she hugged me, and I returned the hug before kissing her cheek.

"Hey Morgan…" I smiled gently. Morgan is now eight months pregnant, almost nine and I know that it's Masao Kurenai Myers in her.

"It's so nice to see you again!" Morgan smiled happily as both of us broke the hug.

"It's nice to see you too." I replied back. "And I heard that it'll be a few more days before your delivery?"

"Aye, that is what the maiden stated." Kan'shou nodded.

"Yeah, but my partner wanted to make her delivery at Plegia of all places, Kurogasa–sama!" Kibat entered, catching my attention.

"Oh hey Kibat!" I greeted.

"Heya!" Kibat greeted back.

"So why do you want your delivery to be here in Plegia?" I asked Morgan.

"Well… Father, you might think my reasoning is silly…" Morgan said shyly.

"That depends on your answer, young lady." I said, patting her head. "There's no need to be shy about it."

"Agreed. My curiosity is at its peak. So, I suggest you let it out rather than keep it to yourself." Miriel implored.

"Alright." Morgan nodded. "The reason why I wanted to give birth here… is because you were born here, Father!"

We all blinked at that answer. "That's it?" I asked.

"Yes…" Morgan said shyly. I looked at her for a while before I patted her head again.

"Well that's fine. I don't think it's silly." I smiled.

"Really?" Morgan brightened up before she hugs me dearly again. "Thank you, Father!"

"Yeesh, all for that reason?" Severa said, slightly annoyed while looking away.

"Grandpa born here?" Louise asked looking at me with her bright innocent eyes, curious about me.

"That's right Louise." I smiled.

"So what's with the light show?" Kibat asked, looking up to see a few light orbs still in the sky.

"Aye. This is rather peculiar. And what is that tower over there?" Kan'shou asked.

"Daddy, did you do something weird again?" Severa asked, suspicious.

"My dear flower, you should know that your father has a vision for this once dry land of bloodbath!" Owain said theatrically, making Severa blush.

"Owain! Not in front of these people!" she hissed.

"Oh relax my honey cake, we're husband and wife. It's nothing to be ashamed about."

*POW!*

"Ow!" Owain cringed after getting punched in the stomach by Severa. He fell to his knees while holding his stomach.

"When I say stop it, I MEAN IT!" Severa growled, still flushing red.

"It looks like sister–in–law isn't still used to his antics yet, especially when it comes to cute nicknames." Kan'shou chuckled.

"You got that right, kiddo!" Ursor laughed happily. "You see, kiddies. This Miriel here came up with a crazy idea of replacing the food with this weird contraption! How does it work? Don't ask me! But one thing for certain is that it works like a charm!"

"Grandpa, I wanna see Grandma and Grandpa's mommy and daddy!" Louise said excitedly, while she hugged me happily.

"Okay, okay, we'll go." I chuckled before turning to my daughters and son-in-laws. "Well since we're here, let's all go to the castle."

"Sure. I want to see Mother again. It's been a long time since I've last seen her." Morgan smiled.

"Hey you're not the only one sis." Severa reminded.

"Aye, I was hoping that Matilda–sensei would go for a spar with me, to see how far I've trained." Kan'shou said.

"Mind if we follow? Today's task truly strained our energy." Miriel asked.

"By all means. You guys are all invited." I said.

"You kiddies go ahead! This Rook here wants look around for a bit. Y'know, in case there's trouble around here." Ursor suggested before he walked away. Just as I was about to head back to the castle via Pegasus Carriage…

"Kiva…"

"Huh?" I said confused.

"What's wrong Daddy?" Severa asked.

"Kiva… you are needed again…"

Aw man, not again… and it's at the worst possible time again too.

"Can't you pick a better time, Naga?" I mumbled quietly, as Louise looked at me curiously.

"Grandpa?" Louise asked.

"Something the matter, Father?" Morgan asked worriedly. "You seemed to be a bit lost just now…"

"H–Huh? Oh, it's nothing, Morgan. Just a bit of tired from the heat, that's all…" I lied.

"I agree. It's noon around this hour and the heat would reach its peak." Laurent said.

"You guys can go with the guards to the castle. I have to do something around here first." I said before I handed Louise to Owain and darting off somewhere.

"Funny… never thought of seeing Kurogasa acting like that before…" Ricken said, scratching his head in confusion.

"That baffles me too." Miriel added.


"Couldn't you have picked a better time Naga?" I asked, darting off somewhere.

"Forgive me Kiva, but your assistance is required." Naga said in my mind. "Argent and Sable from the alternate world have been found."

"Really? That's good news." I said.

"And now, I shall teleport you to the place to unite with other parents first before heading to battle once more..." Naga said as I saw a oval silver portal in front of me, while I made a quick sprint forward.

"I guess I'm on my own, huh? Well, let's see who's going to help me out!" I smirked before I entered the portal.


At the orphanage in Ylisse, as Libra, Akane, and Bakuya are in the kitchen, preparing lunch with Elena assisting them, Akane pondered for a bit, catching Libra's attention. "Akane, what's the matter?" Libra asked.

"Aye, you look like you're a bit distracted, Okaa–sama." Bakuya added.

"Oh, it's nothing much… just remembering that Nowi told us the other day…" Akane said while looking outside the window. Nowi was playing with some of the kids while a few more orphans are tugged on Apollo's clothes, wanting to play with him, much to his chagrin. "Y'know, about their fight in that dark world and such…"

"Yes. I remember." Libra nodded.

"That world was much like ours…" Bakuya added.

"Yeah, and the Kuro from that world became Grima." Akane finished.

"It must have been a dark day indeed…" Bakuya said while she cut the onions up into small cubes.

"What are you kids doing here?" Elena asked, making both Akane and Bakuya look at the children standing at the door.

"Ah mou~, Perseus! Felghana! Are you kids playing with the mud again?!" Akane asked, surprised to see her eldest son and youngest daughter covered in mud. Both of the kids have light brunette hair as the three year old Perseus who once wore a white shirt with black shorts, along with his two year old little sister Felghana, who once wore a light peach dress with black slippers, were covered in mud all over them.

"Mai'yu, did Aunt Nowi forget to turn off the faucet again?" Bakuya, being calm, asked her two year old daughter. She had forest green long hair tied in a braid and wore clothing that was somewhat similar to a shrine maiden that's sized for young kids, only to have mud all over her too. Mai'yu nodded silently, as Bakuya sighed small. "Nowi must have forgotten to turn off the faucet again Okaa–sama… and I think the children somehow tripped as a result…"

"Aw mou~!" Akane whined.

"Ara, look at you~! You're all muddy~!" Kiva–la cooed.

"Not to worry Akane, we can always clean them up." Libra assured.

"I guess…" Akane sighed.

"Libra… Kiva–la…" A voice echoed.

"A–re?" Akane blinked in confusion.

"By the heavens, what was that?" Libra asked.

"Ara~? Did someone call out our name~?" Kiva–la cooed.

"Okaa–sama? What are you saying?" Bakuya blinked in confusion, looking at Akane while Mai'yu stayed closed to her mother.

"Did you hear a voice Bakuya?" Akane asked.

"Nay, I didn't hear anything other than the kids." Bakuya shook her head.

"Odd…" Libra pondered.

"What's wrong Otou–sama?" Bakuya asked worriedly.

"I'm starting to understand what Nowi was telling us about…" Libra added.

"What would that be?" Elena asked.

"The kids from the other world would are in danger…" Libra summed up.

"Really?" Bakuya gasped.

"Yeah, and it looks like it's our turn." Akane nodded. "Bakuya, Elena, watch the kids. We're going. Let's go Libra, Kiva-la!" She said before running out of the house.

"I'm right behind you, my love." Libra before following her.

"Ara~ wait for me~!" Kiva–la cooed before flying after them.

"They seem to be… in a rush…" Elena said.

"Aye…" Bakuya added. "I just hope they would be alright…"

"Don't worry, Bakuya. Just believe in your parents. I'm sure they'll be just fine." Elena assured Bakuya kindly. "I can finish the cooking lunch today. Why don't you tend to these children first? Maybe after that, try to help your husband out from being tangled with the kids again."

"Aye." Bakuya nodded. "I'll go do that."


Meanwhile…

"Are you serious?" Basilio said in disbelief.

"I'm not kidding." Aqua said.

"You sure you didn't hit your head on a rock or something?" Basilio still asked, puzzled.

*SMACK!*

"Ow!" Basilio winced in pain, rubbing the back of his head.

"Keep your voice down!" Flavia warned.

"The kids are having a short nap. Please do not make noise in our home…" Lon'qu said.

"Right, right, sorry." Basilio said.

"Milady and milord's word are true." Rey–Kivat said. "The kids from the alternate world are in danger and the Kurogasa of that world became Grima."

"Well, ain't that peachy?" Flavia said sarcastically.

"We don't want to believe it, but knowing Kurogasa telling the truth, he couldn't have lied." Aqua said.

"If that's the case, there's no way I'll be leaving this one behind!" Basilio exclaimed.

*WHACK!*

"Keep your voice down…" Aqua warned hitting his head with a ladle this time.

"Sorry…"

"In any case, with one disaster averted, this next one would be more disastrous than the last." Lon'qu added.

"I wonder who the next batch, are?" Flavia wondered.

"Rey… Lon'qu…" A voice echoed.

Lon'qu and Aqua went on full alert, knowing that voice. "What's wrong with you two now?" Flavia asked.

"She's seeking for our help…" Aqua said bluntly.

"Now?" Basilio asked.

"Yes now." Lon'qu said. "Let's go Aqua."

"Right." Aqua nodded before they and Rey–Kivat followed.

"H–Hey, what about–" Basilio began.

"Take care of the kids while we're gone!" Aqua called out.

"Again?!" Basilio wailed out loud.

*BONK!*

"Ow!" Basilio cringed.

"Do you really like to get hit on the head, you oaf?!" Flavia snapped.

"Sorry…" Basilio muttered. Lucky for them, the kids didn't wake up from their nap.

"Still, I hope they know what they're doing." Flavia said.


As the silver veil opened up, I walked out from it and so did Chrom. "We're back here, huh?" I said.

"It would seem so, friend." Chrom nodded.

"Well met, Outrealm Warriors." Naga's voice echoed.

At that point, Naga appeared before us. "Uh–oh. If it's you who summoned us, then this must be about that alternate future." Chrom said.

"Correct. Thanks to your aid, those first six children manage to survive their ordeal. Shortly thereafter, another six succeed in retrieving Argent and Sable. However, their victory is all too brief. Unable to stave off their Risen pursuers, they are soon overwhelmed and killed… Alas, the Gemstones they recovered fall back into the fell dragon's hands."

"That's not good." I grimaced.

"Without all five Gemstones, their world has no hope. You must intervene."

"I understand." Chrom nodded.

"I wonder who will help us out, this time?" I pondered.

"And I don't notice Lucina anywhere too." Chrom pointed out.

"That's because she isn't here!" Kivat's voice said as he flew towards me. "Heya, aibou! Looks like I've been called again!"

"Yeah, looks like it."

"Hey! Where the heck are we?!" A female voice shouted.

"I don't know cupcake, but I get the feeling we're about to find out." A male voice said casually.

"Lissa?" Chrom asked, confused. "Is that you?"

"Chrom? Kurogasa?" Lissa blinked.

"Oh, it's Blue and Bubbles." Gaius noticed. "What's happening?"

"Yeah! I want to know too!" Lissa exclaimed. "I was just about to take a nap, until this happened!"

"Well, there's an explanation for that." I said, but before I could say anything else…

"I say, where in the blazes are we now?" A gentleman's voice asked.

"I–I don't know Virion." A female stuttered. "A–And I think Azure might be worried I–if I'm not there to teach him about d–dancing…"

"Huh? Virion? Olivia?" Lissa asked.

"A–Ah! Everyone!" Olivia stuttered, but nonetheless, still happy to see us again.

"Oh, why if it isn't my fellow Shepherds!" Virion said proudly. "How nice to meet all of you once again! Ergo, I still cannot comprehend the situation here."

"W–What's going on?" Olivia wondered.

"We're here again." A voice said.

"Yes. This is second time we have to be here." Another added.

Huh? Aqua–chan and Lon'qu?

"Oh hey, you two!" Lissa waved happily as Aqua–chan nodded.

"Summoned forth for the second time… it must be our son this time…" Lon'qu muttered.

"Possibly so, milord." Rey–Kivat fluttered in, perching on Aqua–chan's shoulder. "If not, maybe we wouldn't be summoned here in the first place."

"Huh? What are you talking about, Rey–Kivat?" Lissa asked.

"Milady Lissa, everything would be explained once all of the chosen Shepherds have gathered." Rey–Kivat filled in.

"Chosen Shepherds?" Virion asked confused.

"Where in tarnation are we?" A southern accent voice asked.

"I don't know. And I was just about to declare a verdict on a trial I was presiding over!"

"Oh hey! Maribelle, over here!" Lissa chirped happily, waving her hands that caught Maribelle's attention.

"Oh, Darling! It's so nice to see you again!" Maribelle exclaimed as she rushed to Lissa's side and hugged her happily.

"Y'all in this too?" Donnel asked while repositioning his pot on his head. "I thought we beat that big critter yers' back, y'know?"

"This one is different Donnel." I said.

"Golly, where the heck, are we?"

"I'm not sure. The air in this silvery veil eludes my Taguel senses."

"You think so, Panne?"

"Yes, Kellam." Panne nodded as she took another whiff. "This air is different…"

Well there's Panne and Kellam.

"Indeed. And this place really needs to have a touch of grace, I must add." Maribelle said curtly. "All I can see is silver veil and nothing else. This will, definitely making my eyes sore, for certain!"

"And as always, that girl's tongue is still as sharp as a knife." Gaius commented.

*BONK!*

"Ow!" Gaius cringed in pain.

"I would prefer to be called a lady, thank you very much." Maribelle huffed after hitting Gaius with her parasol. "Goodness me, Darling. How did you end up married a candy thief anyways? All of his petty crimes regarding the pastries shop haven't been paid yet and many complain about it! And I even heard that you also joined in!"

"Hee, hee, hee. What can I say? I love adventure!" Lissa giggled.

"By Naga, what is this?"

"Aw mou~! I knew I got a bad feeling when we got in this silvery Decade–like portal!"

"Akane–chan!" I exclaimed, catching her attention.

"Kuro? You're here?" Akane–chan blinked in confusion before she noticed Aqua–chan looking at her. "You're in this too?"

"Seems that way." she added as Akane–chan approached us with Libra. "And I hope my daughter didn't cause any trouble for you?"

"Nope she wasn't any trouble at all!" Akane–chan chirped.

"Konnichiwa~ Onii~chan~!" Kiva–la cooed to her brother.

"Heya imouto!" Kivat greeted back. "Boy, you sure have grown up to be a nice Kivat now!"

"Ara~, thank you~!" Kiva–la cooed.

"What is our purpose of being here, Kurogasa?" Libra asked me.

"I'll have Naga explain that one." I said.

"Naga herself?" Libra asked.

"Yeah, but it's not exactly Naga. It's the Naga from the alternate world."

"What do you mean by that, Kuro?" Akane–chan blinked.

"My good man, are you saying that this Naga is not our Naga?" Virion exclaimed.

"Indeed." Naga confirmed. "As Kiva said before, I am Naga from another world and I have requested your help."

"W–What is it?" Olivia stuttered.

"Your children from another world are now on the run, getting the Gemstones they possessed to return to Ylisse. As soon as they reached the border, their victory lasted short and the enemy regained their lost Gemstones. It would be your task to avert the disastrous future for their sake."

"O–Our children?" Akane–chan gasped. "You mean–"

"Yep. Our kids." I nodded. "And seeing you all now, it's Owain, Inigo, Brady, Yarne, Kan'shou, and Apollo that need our help."

"Correct." Naga said.

"Wait, wait, wait! Back up a bit here!" Lissa complained.

"What's the matter, darling?" Maribelle asked.

"I don't get it. If our children are all living happily in our world, then… our other children is suffering on the other? Is that what it is?" Lissa asked trying to understand the whole situation and I don't blame her. Fortunately for me, I've experienced this whole AU stuff firsthand, courtesy of our meeting with Lyon and the Blade Riders.

"Think Lyon Lissa." I said.

"Huh?" Lissa asked confused.

"Think Lyon." I repeated.

"Lyon, huh?" Lissa pondered.

"Y'know, cupcake, the one with that weird dark blue armor with the silver platter on him?" Gaius said.

"It's called Blade, Gaius." I deadpanned.

"Oh! I get it now!" Lissa exclaimed. That took you long enough.

"Well what are we waiting for?! Let's save them!" Akane–chan urged.

"She's right. We don't have much time." Chrom nodded.

"Very well." Naga said before she opened up another portal that led to the other world… and man, that world looks bleak…

"Golly! That world is dark, for sure!" Kellam exclaimed.

"Yer' right, Kellam! And it's all pitch black!" Donnel added.

"Fellow warriors, I shall send you now to the brink– the moment in time before the world falls." Naga began. "Again I offer the same counsel. The world you are about to visit bears a great resemblance to your own. You may encounter people you know or people you love…"

"Some of us already know what to expect." Chrom said.

"And some don't." Kivat said as he looked around him and noticed some of the Shepherds already worried.

"Fight by their sides, should you must. It will give them great courage and strength. Now go, warriors. Let destiny once again be reshaped by your hands!"

"You heard her guys! Let's go!" I said before darting in with Kivat following.

"Let's go Lon'qu." Aqua–chan said.

"Right." Lon'qu nodded before running after me.

"Mou~, matte o~!" Akane–chan whined before following Aqua–chan.

"We should get going now." Libra said before he followed suit.

"Ara~, ara~! I'm coming~!" Kiva–la cooed as she fluttered into the veil.

"Come now, Liz. Now's the time to help out Owain, who is in trouble." Chrom gestured.

"Blue's right, cupcake. It's now or never." Gaius added while holding his wife's hand.

"I might as well!" Lissa said. "This way, we can save the world again! It's been pretty boring lately."

"I must agree. Sometimes being a magistrate can be tiring and I do need a bit of excitement." Maribelle agreed.

"So what are we waitin' for?! Let's get in there!" Donnel urged.

"The Taguel's existence is at stake!" Panne said worked up as she immediately entered the veil.

"Golly, wait for me!" Kellam exclaimed.

"My beloved wife, shall we?" Virion bowed.

"Y–Yes, let's go!" Olivia nodded shyly before the rest entered the veil, entering the AU world once more.


At this time, the six of the children are rushing towards the border, still being chased by hordes of Risen. "Infernal Risen! Have we lost them yet?!" Owain asked.

"I hate to tell you, but they're right on our tail…" Inigo said as the six of them took a deep breath.

"Fie… the enemy never stops chasing us…" Kan'shou panted.

"And they were able to close the gap too, milord…" Rey–Kivat fluttered in, staying next to Kan'shou.

"Ah mou~! Just when I thought that things would go on our way…" Apollo whined.

"Nothing goes to plan, ne~?" Kiva–la cooed as Yarne plopped down, feeling tired from the running.

"Ahh, it's all over… I guess this is extinction…" Yarne whined.

"Would you can it already? We need to keep movin'!" Brady snapped. "If we don't deliver Argent and Sable to Ylisse, this entire world's hosed!"

"Eek! All right, all right…" Yarne flinched.

"Blast! More Risen up ahead!" Owain gritted, noticing a swarm of them coming.

"A pincer attack… Clever…" Rey–Kivat said.

"Here!" Inigo called out, pointing to a bridge. "There's a bridge… but if the Risen box us in…"

"Never mind that. Brady, Yarne, Apollo, go! Inigo, Kan'shou, and I will hold this side of the bridge while you secure the other!" Owain ordered.

"You got it!" Brady nodded in agreement.

"B–But I'm afraid of heights…" Yarne squeaked.

"Get your butt a move on already!" Apollo snapped, giving a 'push' on Yarne using his foot. "You know that I got your back, y'know?!"

"Ara~, ara~, Apollo–chama sure can be feisty, ne~?" Kiva–la cooed. Brady, Apollo, and Yarne soon crossed to the other side of the bridge as the Risen from where Owain, Inigo, and Kan'shou are, got closer.

"They're here, Inigo. Stay vigilant!" Owain said.

"Don't worry. I'm not letting a single Risen get across!" Inigo assured.

"Nor would I. Rey–Kivat!" Kan'shou commanded.

"At once, milord!" Rey–Kivat fluttered, circling around him.

"Henshin!" Kan'shou shouted while holding his katana and spear in each hand.

"Henshin!" Rey–Kivat said while latching around his waist. Kan'shou was wrapped in quicksilver before it shattered away, revealing Rey in his armor form. At the same time, both his spear and katana are emitting frost, ready to slash down his enemies in one go.

On the other side of the bridge…

"How's it lookin', Yarne? You see any of them dastards?" Brady asked.

"Hmm…" Yarne said, squinting his eyes to get a better view and saw some Risen heading towards them. "Yeah, I see a few down South. We could probably outrun them. But... there's a whole horde of those things closing in on us from the west. If we're gonna run, we need to go now!"

"All right, thanks." Brady thanked before turning to the fellow monk. "And I suggest you change into your girly outfit!"

"Ah mou~! Stop saying that! It's not girly!" Apollo whined.

"Yeah? Try lookin' into the mirror for once and see fer' yer' self!" Brady complained.

"It's not my fault that Kiva–la has some purple and pink on her!" Apollo snapped. "Ugh… never mind. Kiva–la!"

"Ara~ ikuyo~ Apollo–chama~!" Kiva–la cooed before flying into his fingers.

"Henshin!"

"CHU!"

His body glowed brightly and a few waves of white streamed of light, covering him in quicksilver. Moments later, he was now donned in his Kiva–la armor, fitting his frame, modifying it into the male version of it.

"Yep, still looks girly." Brady said.

"I have to agree with Brady… pinks does make you more… feminine…" Yarne added, and Apollo's nerve snapped.

"IT IS NOT GIRLY!" Kiva–la snapped.

"Whatever." Brady scoffed before turning to the other side of the bridge. "HEY! Owain! Kan'shou! …Inigo! You need to get down here… NOW! We got a whole army of dead flesh marchin' in from the west!"

"You hear that, Owain? We'd better cross the bridge." Inigo said, but Owain stayed silent.

"Owain?" Rey asked confused.

"…If we cross the bridge now, these Risen are gonna follow us. Right?" Owain asked.

"Right. Almost definitely." Inigo nodded.

"That's if we're lucky. If we're unlucky, they'll rip us to shreds the second we turn around."

"True. We'll need to back our way across." Rey said.

"But that'll take too long, especially if we have to hold them off as we go. Brady doesn't even have a weapon. How are you, me, Inigo, and Yarne going to protect him once we're surrounded?"

"The odds are not good, I agree, but… we have to try." Inigo said.

Owain lowered his head, thinking of what he should say next. "No, I've got a better idea."

"Huh?" Rey asked.

"Uh… okay?" Inigo asked, also confused as Owain glared at both boys, as if he's serious about it.

"I'll hold off the Risen while both of you cross. Once you make it to the other side, cut down the bridge." Owain suggested, surprising both of them.

"And strand you here? Are you crazy?! What are you talking about?" Inigo snapped.

"Fie! Inigo is right!" Rey exclaimed. "'Tis no time for playing the sacrifice for sake of many!"

"Just shut up and go! We don't have time to argue about this!" Owain shouted as his hands rested on both of his comrade's shoulder, gripping them tightly. "Do you want me to die, or do you want ALL of us to die?!"

"W–What?!" Inigo stuttered.

"Owain…" Kan'shou got out, as Owain noticed his sudden high voice and quickly backed off a bit.

"Ugh, I'm sorry…" Owain apologized before he turned his back on them and looked at the battlefield. "I don't mean to shout. But both of you know what's at stake here!"

Inigo and Rey were silent for a moment before Inigo said, "You're serious."

"…Yes." Owain nodded.

"And you're sure there's no way we can fight and survive this together?" Rey questioned.

"…I'm sure."

Inigo and Rey looked at each other before nodding and both said, "All right."

"I'm sorry to make you do this, Inigo, Kan'shou, but… I'm glad I got to spend my last moments with you. Now cross that bridge and go! The fate of the world is in your hands!" But the two didn't move. "Um… This is the part where you go."

"Sorry, Owain. We can't do it." Inigo said.

"What?!" Owain asked surprised. "B–But… my epic speech…"

"BRADY! APOLLO! YARNE! Go on without us!" Rey said.

WAKE UP!

Rey's claws came out and he slashed the ropes, making the wooden bridge fall to the chasm below.

"Yeep! The bridge!" Yarne cried out.

"What the heck are those stupid jackfarts doing?!" Brady snapped.

"You bakas!" Kiva–la shouted.

"You idiots! The three of us don't have to die like this!" Owain exclaimed as the claws on Rey still emitted some frost.

"Neither Kan'shou and I are the ones being an idiot!" Inigo shouted back, surprising Owain.

"H–Huh?!"

"Aye, I agree with Inigo." Kan'shou nodded. "I admit, the plan you created is the best way for the Gemstones to return to Ylisse. But, what are we supposed to tell Lady Lucina and others?"

"Maybe this, "Oops, sorry! Owain sacrificed himself!" would work? Definitely not!" Inigo added.

"Wouldn't your sister be worried about you if you ended up–" Owain asked, trying to convince Rey, but the Rider managed to stop him.

"Aye, I know what is at stake, but you must remember something." Rey said. "Your parents died for you, Owain! Just to ensure our safety to escape from this dreaded place!"

"And I don't care how smart you think it sounds. You're not throwing your life away." Inigo supported, putting Owain in doubt.

"But if I don't do this, the world is gonna–"

"Stop." Inigo said, raising a hand. "We can save the world together. Don't you want to be there to see it? I'm not leaving the Gemstones or my friends behind, Owain. You want to fight? We'll fight. All of us. And in case you hadn't noticed. We're not taking no for an answer."

Owain was silent for a moment before scoffing, "Heh. All right, fine… I suppose I was too legendary to die anyway. Very well, then. Let's crush these Risen and head home to Ylisse!"

"That's the sprit!" Rey nodded.

"Now we're talking!" Inigo grinned.

"…Showoffs." Brady muttered.

"Brady, come on! We have to help them!" Yarne urged.

"I think we should believe in them, Yarne." Kiva–la said.

"The bat's right." Brady nodded. "We better pressed forward."

"What?!" Yarne exclaimed.

"When they said we should head back to Ylisse, we will head back!" Kiva–la shouted, making the bunny flinch.

"Or what? You wanna sit around and wait for those Risen to come tear us apart?" Brady glared, making Yarne more scared than ever.

"B–But… you can't mean that?! They'll die without our help! We'll never see them again! Don't you care about them at all?!"

"Of course I do, you… s–stupid rabbit!" Brady snapped, making Yarne flinch.

"Urgh…" Yarne gritted.

"If I could, I'd run over there right now and fight to the death! But that's not what they want. Why do you think they cut down the bridge? They know we have the Gemstones. They want us to escape. Once we get them back to Lucina, we can destroy Grima. End of story. A messy, heroic death for us won't solve anything, you dummy!"

"I know, but…" Yarne sniffed.

"Owain, Inigo, and Kan'shou will be fine. You know what they're made of." Brady said. "I'll be damned if the last we see of them is some hellhole like this. …Now come on, Yarne. We need to go."

Yarne was hesitant for a moment, looking back and forth between the three comrades on the other side of the bridge and his other two comrades looking at him. "Well?" Kiva–la asked.

Eventually, with one deep breath and sigh, he reluctantly made up his mind. "Fine…"

"Good man." Brady said.

"…Bunny." Kiva–la corrected.

"Whatever." Brady scoffed.

"HEY, OWAIN! KAN'SHOU! INIGO! If you can hear me… I promise we'll deliver the Gemstones to Ylisse! Everything will be okay! B–But don't you dare die on us! I mean it! There's nothing a taguel hates more than a quitter!" Yarne shouted.

"Heh. Don't you worry! We won't quit. We'll catch up!" Owain assured.

"That's right. See you in Ylisse– I promise!" Inigo assured too.

"We'll all get out of this alive!" Rey added.

"…You better." Yarne said.

"They'll pull through. They have to…" Kiva–la added.

"HENSHIN!"

"CHU!"

"Henshin!"

"HUH?!"


(Moments before the encounter)

As the other side of the veil opened up, all of the chosen Shepherds stepped out and landed on the ground. With one quick survey, this one open field was filled with corpses and dead plants. "Yeargh! This stench is beyond my keen of senses!" Panne complained.

"You got that right…" Donnel nodded.

"I bet Cherche would have a different opinion when she sees this…" Lissa added.

"My word…" Maribelle gasped in horror.

"I agree…" Virion agreed.

"T–This is horrible!" Olivia stuttered sadly as she held onto her husband for comfort.

"No worries, my dear. Your husband is here to comfort you." Virion assured Olivia, holding her close to him.

"I think we should start looking for the kids." Chrom said.

"But how?" Lon'qu asked.

"Within these piles of corpses, there is a possibility that we might be too late…" Maribelle said. "Or my assumptions might be wrong and those kids are still around here… somewhere."

"Panne, can you try to sniff for Yarne?" Kellam asked.

"I would, if only the stench of the corpses weren't this strong." Panne groaned, covering her nose.

"Well, you have to try Panne. You're the only one who has a higher sense of smell than we humans do." I said.

"I would try, but it would definitely make me nauseated…" Panne said.

"Or maybe we should try to find a horde of Risens headin' towards somewhere." Gaius said.

"What makes you say that?" I asked.

"Because those bad candies are now headin' towards us." Gaius pointed out as he points at one direction… and a large horde of Risen were rushing at us.

"Well that's not good." Kellam commented.

"It never is. Kivat!" I called out.

"Yosha! Kivatte ikuze!" Kivat cheered before flying into my hand.

"Alright, it's time to end this battle…" Aqua–chan said.

"You got it, Aqua–" Akane–chan paused, and she looked around.

"Something the matter, my dear?" Libra asked.

"I don't know if it just me, but did you guys hear someone nagging other than us?" Akane–chan asked.

"Someone other than us… nagging?" Virion said.

"I think I heard them as well, Akane…" Panne agreed.

"Kurogasa, could it be that…" Chrom noticed.

"Yeah, I heard it too. Let's go!" I said.

"Right!" Aqua–chan and Akane–chan said before Kiva–la and Rey–Kivat flew to their respective partner's hands.

"GABU!"

*CRUNCH!*

"CHU!"

"HENSHIN!"

"Henshin!" Rey–Kivat declared.

With that, the three of us were coated with quicksilver and a huge snowflake, before they immediately shattered away, revealing our armor. "Yosh~! Now we're back in business!" Kiva–la–chan chirped happily.

"Should we must," Maribelle said as she held her Light Tome in her hand. "I think it is a good time to give these Risen a good spanking on their bottoms!"

"M–My, Maribelle. You are d–determined about this…" Olivia stuttered.

"Of course, Olivia dear." Maribelle said. "I hope your dancing skills while fighting have not gotten rusty."

"O–Oh no, my dancing skills are in top shape."

"It's true. I've seen her practice with Inigo and she was spectacular!" Virion boasted.

"You better put it to good use now, cause we're gonna go help them out!" I said before all of us rushed forward, heading towards the three figures that were running towards us.

"We must hurry! The other three that are beyond the bridge is facing danger on their own, even with one of them bearing the armor of the Rider!" Lon'qu shouted.

"And just when we thought we had a flying unit to cross that big gap, we don't have 'em!" Lissa whined.

"Uh… you do have me." Kiva–la–chan deadpanned.

"Oh… uh, right! I knew that!" Lissa laughed sheepishly.

"Airhead much?" Kiva–la–chan sweat dropped.

"Isn't that supposed to be that black bat's job?" Gaius scoffed, referring to Storm.

"Now's not the time. We must go assist them!" Maribelle reminded.

"She's right, y'all! Those good–fer–nothin' Risens are goin' for the kill!" Donnel panicked.

"Right, so let's do this! Aqua–chan!" I called.

"Let's go!" Rey–chan said before both of us placed in our respective Fuestles.

WAKE UP!

WAKE! UP! FEVER!

"H–Hey, what's that over there?!" I heard Yarne panic as Rey–chan emitted frost all over the surrounding, making them paused on their tracks.

"Mist?" Brady wondered.

"Did the Risen learn something new?!" Kiva–la whined. "Oh Naga, this isn't gonna be pretty!"

"Golly… is that Yarne?" Kellam gasped.

"My word, I just heard Brady!" Maribelle added.

"And I heard Apollo!" Kiva–la–chan said.

"H–Hey, those voices…" Yarne squeaked.

"No time for hallucinatin'! Cause those bone freaks are headin' at us!" Brady exclaimed as the Risen were entering the said mist.

*SLASH!*

"Whoa!" Kiva–la dodged to the side, avoiding the crescent wave attack at them. Moments later, they heard some sort of cracking sound and the mist cleared off. When they did, their eyes widened to see the Risen completely frozen before they shattered away.

"Are you three alright?" Rey–chan asked as she put her tusk swords back in her bracers.

"K–Kan'shou?" Yarne asked shocked.

"What the heck did ya do to yourself?" Brady asked surprised.

"Sorry, but I'm not Kan'shou." Rey–chan said before de–henshining to civilian form, surprising the kids.

"Aqua?!"

"That's me. Don't forget about it." she said.

"W–What happened to you?" Kiva–la asked.

"She got her armor upgraded, just like mine!" Kiva–la–chan said as she landed right in front of her son. "And I see you donned the armor pretty swell, Apollo. For a feminine armor, it does fit you very well!"

"M–Mama?" Kiva–la asked stunned.

"Yep, that's me!" Kiva–la–chan chirped as her husband came up to her.

"Thank the heavens you're all okay." Libra sighed in relief.

"Papa?"

"Yes, Apollo. I'm your Father." Libra said kindly and both Kiva–las detached from their partners, revealing their civilian forms.

"Ara~, ara~! It's Akane–chama~!" other Kiva–la cooed.

"Happy to see your Mama?" Akane–chan chirped happily, which put Apollo to tears as he immediately hugged his parents.

"OH MAMAAAAAAAAAAAA! PAPAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" Apollo bawled out.

"There, there Apollo. Mama's here." Akane–chan said softly.

"You did well to stay alive." Libra added.

"Let's try to take out some of them first while they're having reunion time." Kivat suggested.

"Yeah, these guys aren't gonna kill themselves…" I said.

"Those who are still not occupied, eliminate the threats first." Chrom added.

"You got that right!" Let's go Gaius!" Lissa urged.

"Right behind ya cupcake!" Gaius said before the two went off.

"Let's follow them." Lon'qu suggested to Aqua–chan.

"Right. Rey–Kivat!"

"Yes milady!" Rey–Kivat nodded before the three followed Gaius and Lissa.

"Mama, Papa, it's so good to see both of you again!" Apollo cried out.

"As much as we want to say the same thing, the truth is… well, we're not your real parents." Akane–chan said.

"W–What?" Apollo said, looking at his parents as his eyes were still filled with tears. "W–What do you mean?"

"We are from another world, my son. A world where the Fell Dragon has been completely defeated." Libra said.

"R–Really?" Apollo asked.

"Are ya pullin' our legs?!" Brady gawked in surprise.

"Nope, we're not kidding! Grima in our world is dead for good! Like forever!" Akane–chan chirped. "All thanks to Kuro and the rest of the Riders, including me and Aqua–chan!"

"I see now…" Apollo muttered quietly. "It seems like my prayers haven't come true after all…"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Akane–chan asked.

"Every night, I've prayed to see my parents, trying to find them in my strength. After hearing about my parents dying in battle when I was just a week old, at first, I don't want to believe it… and not even once, I missed the day I prayed when I became a War Monk, hoping for a miracle."

"Apollo…" Libra said.

"After seeing both of you for the first time, other than the picture I have as a memento, at first I was happy… but after hearing your explanation, it looks like my parents… truly died in battle…" Apollo continued as a few tears flowed out from his eyes looking sad. "I guess there's no such thing as a miracle…"

"Don't say that Apollo!" Akane–chan said.

"Huh?"

"Your mother's right. We may not be your real parents, but in our eyes, you're still our son and we're still your parents. We'll always be with you no matter what. I'm sure your real parents would say the same thing."

"How can you be so sure…?" Apollo lowered his head, still sad. "I bet once you finished your thing here, you'll be gone again…"

"Well, that might be true, but there's one thing you should know." Akane–chan said as she lifted her son's head a bit, making him look at both of his parents. "We have passed our hope to you. And Kiva–la is proof of that."

"Mama…" Apollo got out as she wiped the tears from his face with her thumbs.

"Your mother's right, Apollo. Seeing you donned in Kiva–la's armor and acting as a War Monk for your fellow friends is proof of that. You wanted to succeed where your parents left off; keep their passion alive within you. That goes to show that even though they are no longer with you, they are still close to your heart. And I thank Naga for such a blessing on our devoted son." Libra smiled.

"Y–You really mean that?"

"Yes/Ha~i!" Libra and Akane–chan said in unison.

"Mmmmmmmmm…" Apollo whimpered, before hugging his parents and bawling out again.

"That's right. Let out all of the sadness inside of you. We'll be here for you until you've calm down." Akane–chan comforted as she rubbed the back of her son comfortably.

"Yes. For this once, allow us to fill your heart with hope once more… and succeed this world where your parents were unable to do so." Libra added as he also did the same.

"Mama… Papa… I love you both… and I'm glad that I get to see you both again…" Apollo said.

"Me too, Apollo… me too." Akane–chan smiled.


"Brady? Is that you, darling?" Maribelle asked catching up with Akane, along with Donnel, Panne, and Kellam.

"…M–Ma? No way!" Brady gawked.

"No, young man. I am not your mother, strictly speaking. I've come from another world to lend you my considerable assistance."

"Another world?" Brady blinked before he took a step back. "Um… right."

Noticing the predicament, she immediately intercepted her son from running and pulled his ears, feeling slightly annoyed. "And where do you think you're going, young man?"

"Ow! Let go of my ear!" Brady whined. "What do you care if I haul it out of here? You're probably s–some enemy ruse!"

"I most certainly am not!" Maribelle huffed as she lets go of her son's ears, making the latter rub it painfully. "If I were some artifice of the enemy, then you would already be dead. I or someone else would have struck you down the moment you hesitated."

"Well… yeah, but…"

"But nothing! Stand up straight! Did I raise you to run for the hills at the sight of your own mother's face?"

"You didn't raise me, period!" Brady snapped. "Ugh, I give up. So what do you want, Ma?"

"At last, some respect!" Maribelle sighed. "Naturally, I have come to make sure my son in this world carries himself with dignity."

When Maribelle stated that, for some reason, Brady's whole body shook, as if he's holding himself back for a bit. Eventually… "…BAWWW!" he finally cried out loud, much to Maribelle's surprise.

"Brady, whatever has come over you?" she gasped. "You usually cry after my lectures, not before them."

"I just can't look at you a second… longer…" He sniffled while trying to rub off the tears from his eyes. "I never thought I'd see you again, Ma!"

"So that's it…" Maribelle noticed as her expression softened, now looking at her son worriedly. "It was not a ruse you feared. It was that I might see you shed tears."

"Shaddap! I was only… Rrgh… GAH! All right! So what if I didn't want to look stupid in front of ya?" Brady sobbed.

"My dear, sweet child." Maribelle chuckled gently, shaking her head. "You have your silly moments, I'll admit. But stupid? FAR from it. You helped your friends by keeping the Gemstones safe. I think it was dashing. And if people daresay otherwise, I shall have to reprimand them… with my boot!"

"…Pfft! That's not exactly genteel, Ma." Brady said.

"Of course it's genteel. It just won't be gentle."

"Shuck my corn, is that Brady?!" Donnel gasped.

"Huh?" Brady got out, as he wiped his tears. "That drawl…" He added, before finally seeing his dad. "Pop?! No, it can't be. You're dead! You better not be a Risen, or I… I…"

"Easy now– I ain't no Risen! But I ain't your pa, neither. I came here from another world to lend ya a hand."

"Haw? Another world?" Brady asked, before shrugging, …Meh, whatever. As long as you're no Risen. So my pop is still in his grave?"

*WHACK!*

"OW!" Brady snapped before Maribelle smacked in the head with her parasol.

"That's no way to talk to your Father like that!" Maribelle huffed.

"Maribelle, it's alright. He just had his days!" Donnel said trying to calm his wife down and Maribelle was able to calm herself down. After that, he looked at his son and said, "And Brady, now ya done got me worried too, but yeah, as far as I know…"

"Whew, that's a relief." Brady sighed in relief. "Sometimes dead folks in my world come back with a vengeance, if you get me."

"Oh, don't worry, Brady. I completely understand what you're saying…" Maribelle assured.

"Nothing terrifies me more than the thought of bumping into you or Ma." Brady admitted while scratching the back of his head. "…Anyway, sorry I freaked out on you like that."

"Poor kid. Ya been through a lot. I shoulda got here sooner and saved ya all that grief by the bridge." Donnel said.

"You saw?"

"Sure did."

"It was really tough, Pop…" Brady gulped. "Leavin' em like that… Runnin' away… But the world needs the Gemstones… I had no choice…"

"I know it's gotta hurt. A kind kid like yerself shouldn't have to make such tough decisions. Ya done good, Brady. Ya done real good."

"Thanks…" Brady sniffed.

"But ya know what comes next, don't ya? Ya know what ya gotta do?" Donnel asked.

"Uh–huh…" Brady nodded.

"Well, don't you worry. I didn't come all this way to let ya down, Son. I'll fight off them Risen. You dry yer eyes and hurry on back to Ylisstol!"

"I will." Brady said as he wiped his tears, now feeling confident. "It was good to see you, Pop. Ma. I'll make both of you real proud– I promise! And I promise I'll do my part!"

"I'm sure you will, son!" Donnel nodded in agreement.

"Now, get going. Join Apollo and Yarne in your quest for the delivery of these Gemstones." Maribelle said. "Or better yet, you three should stay here and wait, as us parents shall perform a miracle where the six of you will go home… together."

"Right…" Brady sniffed.


"M–Mother? …Is that really you?" Yarne stuttered.

"It pleases me to see you safe, Yarne." Panne smiled a bit.

Yarne was too happy, as he immediately hugged her tightly, much to her confusion. "Oh! Mother! It's a miracle! You're back from the dead!" Yarne exclaimed… until he paused and looked at his mother. "…Y–You're not a Risen, are you?"

"Well, I may have red eyes… but no. I am not a Risen." Panne said, making Yarne feel happy.

"You mean it?" he asked, and Panne nodded slightly. "Then you really ARE alive! This is wonderful! I thought I was the last taguel, and I was so, so scared…"

"Poor Yarne…" Panne said worriedly, patting his head like she used to do with her child. "Your world has been so cruel to you. But I am so proud of you for keeping our race alive."

"Wait… What do you mean, "your world"?"

"I'm sorry, Yarne. I'm not really your mother." Panne apologized. "I should have told you sooner. I've come from another world to help you for as long as I can."

"You mean you're going to leave? But I just got you back!" Yarne panicked.

"Naga's power here is limited. My task is to ensure you and the Gemstones reach Ylisse. Then I must go." Panne said. Then, much to her surprise, Yarne suddenly hugged her dear life.

"No! No, no, I want you to stay! I don't want to be the last taguel anymore!"

"I truly am sorry, Yarne. I know your loneliness all too well." Panne said while comforting him. A few moments later, the two broke the hug and looked at each other and she said, "I never meant for you to share it… but know that I will always love you, even when we are worlds apart! I will never stop praying for your safety and happiness. Please, do not cry. You will break your mother's heart…"

Yarne was touched by his mother's words as he tried to dry out the tears, wiping it with his arm. "All right… I won't cry anymore, Mother. I know I'm too old to be falling apart like this."

"Good boy." she smiled after cheering her son up.

"Yarne… You're safe." Kellam said.

"Waugh!" Yarne freaked out before seeing him. "…F–Father? I must be seeing things. Are you a g–ghost?"

"No. I'm not really your father. I came from another world."

"Another world, huh? Just like Mother." Yarne added. "I bet you've come here to scold me…"

"Huh? Why would I do that?" Kellam asked, confused.

"B–Because I left my friends behind! I left them to die!" Yarne stuttered, as he started to get teary again.

"You mean back at the bridge?"

"I didn't mean to leave them. I was going to stay by their sides- even if it meant extinction! But I messed up! I failed them! Waaah!" Yarne sobbed before hugging Kellam.

"Aww. Easy now, Yarne. I understand…" Kellam assured as he gently broke the hug. "It hurts when you can't be there to protect your friends. I know that as well as anyone. Every injury they sustain is like a knife in your chest. I get it."

"You do?" Yarne sniffed.

"But I also know it's important to keep living. Why's that?"

"I don't know."

"Yes, you do. You have a mission."

"…To get the Gemstones back to Ylisse." he remembered as his eyes were now burning with passion, braving up for once. "Y–You're right, Father. I was so upset that I nearly lost sight of it."

"Then you'd better get going. I'll handle things here!" Kellam smiled as he, Panne, Donnel, Maribelle, Libra and Akane moved forward.

"Don't you mean "we", Kellam?" Panne corrected.

"Oh yeah… golly, forgive me." Kellam apologized.

"Right! No looking back. Thanks, Father!" Yarne thanked as he looked at Apollo and Brady. "Hey, you two! I think we should move on for the time being. Just waiting here won't do any tricks!"

"And our friends?" Brady asked.

"I'm sure they'll be alright! For now, let's head out and try to find a way to get home." Yarne suggested.

"Right. Let's get going!" Apollo said.

"We're all getting out of this alive! And that's a promise!" Brady said.


As we trampled through the enemies in front of us while Apollo, Brady and Yarne made their escape, eventually, we've reached the place where they pointed out the broken bridge… and there was a huge gap between us. "So, what now?" Chrom asked.

"I may be able to keep them busy with my long range magic." Maribelle said as she took out her new tome, Mire. "But for how long, that I don't know."

"And I might be able to reach to the other side via my wings." Kiva–la–chan added.

"Then, what about us?" Lissa asked while we heard swords clashing on the other side. "How are we supposed to cross there? We don't have any other fliers besides Akane!"

"I may have an idea… but I'm not certain if it would work or not…" Rey–chan said as she stepped forward.

"It's better than nothing…" Chrom nodded as Rey–chan looked at Panne.

"Panne, can you change into your beast form and start kicking dirt?" she began then looked at Maribelle. "And Maribelle, will you use your wind magic to blow the dirt across this gap?"

"What's the idea?" Panne asked.

"Yes, Aqua. I'm intrigued by your scheme." Maribelle added.

"I'm going to build a bridge… made out of ice." Rey–chan said while showing us the Fuestle.

"Really?" Lissa gasped in surprise.

"Brilliant plan Aqua!" Virion praised.

"It's worth a shot." I said. "Just make sure to make handles to hold onto so we don't fall off."

"Right." Rey–chan said, before putting the Fuestle in Rey–Kivat's mouth.

WAKE! UP! FEVER!

"Then, there's no time to waste!" Panne roared as she immediately transformed into her Beast form and started kicking some dirt onto that direction.

"And to ensure it would spread evenly, my wind shall assist you!" Maribelle exclaimed as she cast her spell while the mist emitted from Rey–chan's armor.

"We better help them gather some dirt! I know it may take some time, but it's worth the shot, right?" Kellam asked.

"Yer' got that right!" Donnel exclaimed as he pulled up his sleeves. "Let's get diggin'! I'm sure my farmin' work would work best here!"

"Normally, I wouldn't dirty my hands by any sort, but just this once, I'll do it." Virion said.

"I should help too." Olivia added.

"C'mon Chrom, let's get digging!" Lissa urged.

"Yes, yes… I get it, Liz…" Chrom sighed before all of us started digging up while Rey–chan spread the mist on the gap and I saw it slowly form up as she swings her tusk swords on them.

"Hey, Kiva–la–chan! Be sure to aid them a bit!" I shouted.

"Mou~! I get it already!" she whined before she flew towards them, assisting them with her weapon, much to their confusion.

"Let us do this posthaste, Kurogasa. Time is running short." Lon'qu said.

"Yeah, I know." I said. Then I got an idea. "Akane–chan, I'm gonna need your help!"

"Huh?" Kiva–la–chan asked confused.

"I'm gonna kick some dirt up with a Darkness Moon Break kick and you use your wings to send that dirt to the ice bridge Aqua–chan is making!"

"HUH?!" Kiva–la–chan blinked in confusion.

"It would be faster this way…" Chrom said as he patted his hands off from the dirt.

"Yeah, and so much for my precious nails. It's cover in dirt!" Lissa snapped.

"You still have to complain about that, woman?" Kivat deadpanned.

"Enough already! I can't emit the mist forever, you know?!" Rey–chan snapped, making most of us flinch, except Panne.

"Alright, I'm going for it!" I said.

"Wait, I'm not ready yet!" Kiva–la–chan panicked.

WAKE UP!

"You better step on it!" Gaius shouted as the rest of the Shepherds took a step back while Maribelle focused on controlling the wind to ensure it won't fall off.

"Ah mou~! Things I do for love!" she whined as she got into position and flapped her wings faster, also directing the dirt.

"I don't have to make a big leap. Just a strong stomp forward would do the trick." I said before I lifted up kicking foot up, making just a small leap before crashing my kick down, enough to erupt a large amount of dirt up high. "Darkness Moon Break!"

"Excalibur!" Maribelle shouted as she applied the strong wind blast, enough to make it reach the other side while Kiva–la–chan continued to flap her wings.

"Mou~, how long?!" Kiva–la–chan whined.

"Just keep going!" I shouted, before jumping up again. "Darkness Moon Break!" I made more, large amounts of dirt go up high and Kiva–la–chan and Maribelle sent to the bridge.

"Almost done. Just a little more!" Rey–chan said.

"One more kick should do it Kurogasa!" Maribelle said.

"One more kick… coming right UP!" I shouted as I delivered the kick for the third time and this time, that large amount of dirt I've gathered was able to get to the last gap and Rey–chan lashed out one more slash from her tusk swords. After all that hard work, the bridge was now completed.

"I–It looks like it's done now…" Olivia said.

"Indeed! Let us be on our way now!" Virion exclaimed.

"That was something, Aqua–chan." I said. "Even I can't think of something like that…"

"You learn a lot when you're staying at a place where snow falls most of the time, Kurogasa." She said while looking at me. I may not be able to see her face, but I can tell that she let out a warm gaze and smile, enough to make me smile back behind my mask.

"Alright everyone, charge forward!" Chrom ordered.

"You don't have to tell me twice, Blue." Gaius said before he was the first to cross the ice bridge.

"Gaius, wait up!" Lissa whined before going after him.

"Darling, be careful! You might slip and fall with a bump on your head!" Maribelle said worriedly as she trots her horse forward.

"Hey, wait for me!" Donnel exclaimed.

"Let's get going. My son is waiting on the other side." Rey–chan suggested.

"Right behind you!" Lon'qu and I said before we went.

"Hurry Kellam, the others are in trouble!" Panne said before hopping over there.

"Golly, wait up!" Kellam complained, before following her.

"Olivia, I suggest we should do the same." Libra consoled.

"Y–Yes, let's go now!" Olivia stuttered a bit before she also followed suit. "I hope this world's Inigo would be alright…"


"Fie! When will these Risen end?!" Rey hissed as he clawed another Risen down hard.

WAKE UP!

WAKE! UP! FEVER!

"Huh? Did you say something Rey–Kivat?" Kan'shou asked.

"No. I don't say anything, milord." other Rey–Kivat answered.

"Then… who did?" Rey pondered.

"Hey, didn't we take down this bridge earlier?" Inigo pointed out. "And why is it covered in ice?"

"That's why I want to know too." Owain said.

"Darkness Moon Break!" I shouted.

"Huh?!" The three boys asked surprised.

"SEE–YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" I shouted as I landed my kick onto the target in front of the boys, cutting off some of their work.

"Wohoo! Let's see if any of you boney Risen can stop my Nova Strike!" Kiva–la–chan chirped happily as she spun rapidly before she crashed straight at the enemy in a single line, drilling through them in one go.

"You foul beasts shall stay away from these children! Excalibur!" Maribelle exclaimed while she cast her wind spell onto them, shredding their bones into black mist instantly.

"What the–!" Inigo gasped.

"That's–!" Owain got out.

"Owain!" Lissa and Gaius called out.

"No way… this can't be, can it?" Owain blinked in confusion as Lissa was the first to hug her son happily.

"Owain? It's you, isn't it? I'm so glad you're all right!" Lissa said happily as she broke the hug, but Owain took a step back, still not able to overcome the sudden appearance of his parents.

"M… M–M–Mother?" he stuttered. "That's impossible! I've witnessed your death after you gave us an opening for our escape! And… I remember you being bigger." he pointed out, making Lissa puff her cheeks.

"Well, maybe you were just a shrimp!" Lissa huffed. "Ugh. Anyway… I'm not the Lissa you're thinking of. This is going to sound insane, but I've come from another world to rescue you. After all, you are still my son… in some weird, cross–dimensional way."

Owain blinked at that, "…Oh."

""Oh"? …That's it?" Lissa asked incredulously. "Usually a word like "cross–dimensional" sends you into spasms of nomenclature. Aren't you going to shout "My sword hand twitches!" or something?"

Owain was silent for a moment… until his whole body trembled and he started to sniffle? "You're alive…"

"Owain, are you… are you crying?!" Lissa panicked as she immediately checked up on her son. "Did the Risen bonk you on the head? Let me see the bump. Come on…"

"I'm fine! I'm n–not crying!" Owain defended himself as he shook off the sadness in his eyes. "It's like you said… m–my eyelids twitch in rapture!"

"Owain, I–" Lissa began, about to comfort her son, until he began his theatrical act, just to prove her wrong.

"Behold! Like a whetstone of hope, you have crossed the planes to sharpen my b–blade… M–My ethereal blade of… of… Baaaaaah!" Owain bawled out, suddenly hugging Lissa.

"Oh, Owain…" Lissa sighed, before hugging her son. "There, there. Everything's going to be all right. You're such a brave boy- always putting up a bold front. I'm really, really proud of you. So you go ahead and have a good cry in your mother's arms. You earned it."

"BAAAAAAAAAAH! Mother, I'm so, so sorry! I shouldn't have let you die! And I shouldn't have given up like I did at the bridge." Owain wailed. "You didn't save me just so I could throw my life away! I'm sowwy, Mubba… *sniff* I'm a *sob* h–howwible berson… WAHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

"Hey. Wipe your nose, mister. You're dribbling." Lissa said as she took out a napkin and cleaned his nose up. "You are certainly not a horrible person. You're my son. All that matters is that you're safe." she comforted as Owain slowly stopped crying. "Now… if you're done sobbing and sniffling, we've got work to do. These Risen will be the ones crying when we're done with them. So what do you say, kiddo? Ready to save your future?"

"And not to mention make a name as the Scion of Legend, like you always spurted out?" Gaius added, which caught Owain's attention.

"Do the raging valley winds play tricks on my eyes? Now I'm seeing phantoms of my father." Owain said.

"Nope, that's your dad, alright!" Lissa chirped happily.

"You mean he's… not a ghost?" Owain blinked before staring at his dad. "You're really here?!"

"Yes." Gaius nodded. "But judging from your eyes, I bet you must think that I'm some sort of a phantom or something…"

"You do look like one, which would claim my life…"

"Look, can we get past the phantom thing already?" Gaius said, feeling annoyed. "And even if I was a ghost, I wouldn't be helping to drag you off to heaven."

"Huh?" Owain asked confused.

"I mean, what kind of father wants to watch his son bite the big one?" Gaius asked sternly. "Not me, that's for sure. I ought to club you one for trying to sacrifice yourself like that at the bridge. Brave or not, that was a cruel thing to make your old man watch."

"But I was just trying to–"

"You need to take better care of yourself, Owain." Gaius interrupted. "That look on your face back there gave me a real scare. I could see in your face that you were ready to… I almost lost you."

Owain realized what his father just said, as he lowers his head down with slight regret. "All right… I'm sorry." he said as he looked back on his dad. "I'll take better care of myself. I promise."

"Good. I came here to save you. That means you have to fight to stay in this, no matter how hard it gets." Gaius advised while drawing out his daggers. "Don't make me say it again!"

"Huh?" Owain asked, still confused before Gaius immediately dashed forward, heading towards the battle. "…Father, wait!" Owain cried out, but it was too late. "…He's gone. Well… thanks for the tough love. I think I needed that."

"Your dad might be strict at times, but that just to show that he really cares about you, like your little self in our world!" Lissa pointed out.

"Really?" Owain asked.

"Uh–huh!" Lissa chirped.

"Huh…" Owain said. "Well, I don't know about you, but I'm ready to get out out of this hellhole!"

"Then, let's start cutting them up!" Lissa smirked as she wielded her axe and both of them headed towards the battlefield.

During the midst of battle, as I slashed my enemies down with the Zanvat Sword, Kivat spoke up. "Oi, aibou!"

"What? I'm busy here!" I shouted as I moved the hilt up and down, revealing the red beam on it and began to slash them.

"I felt it! The same aura your AU daughter is emitting!" Kivat exclaimed.

"What? Are you sure?" I gasped.

"No doubt about it aibou!" Kivat said.

"Okay, we'll finish off these guys and you lead me to that aura!" I suggested.

"If we can get out of these guys first!" Kivat added.

"If these guys are trying to block me, I'll create a path to get through it!" I exclaimed, slashing my enemies wildly to weaken them.

"That's the spirit, aibou! And be sure to remember the plan! Y'know, about the whole 'not using your armor to confront her' thing that we planned with your friend?" Kivat reminded.

"Yeah, yeah I know." I waved off.

"Alright, let's finish this off!" Kivat said.

"Right!" I said before using the special Fuestle to put in the Zanvat Sword.

WAKE UP!

With one more wild slash on them, and a quick move of the hilt to the top, I slowly pulled it down, and most of the Risen were stunned, unable to move a muscle. Eventually…

*CLICK!*

*BOOM!*

…they have been decimated.

"Kurogasa's determined to find her…" Chrom said.

"Even so, Chrom. We should deal with our enemies first!" Maribelle said. "They can be quite a nuisance, should we leave them be!"


"Inigo!" Olivia called out, making her son look at her and he gasped.

"M–Mother?! No, that's impossible… My mother died before my eyes. I know what I saw." Inigo trembled.

"I'm not the Olivia you know." Olivia explained. "I've come from another world. Look at you. You've been through hell… And all this time you've held strong…" Olivia then hugged her son, to his surprise. "I should have been there for you! I'm so sorry, Inigo… Please forgive me…"

"Another world?" Inigo blinked as the two broke the hug. "No wonder you look so young. But what are you apologizing for?"

"Because the me from this world…" she began. "She shouldn't have left you alone! What kind of mother am I to abandon my son like that?"

"That's not your fault. It's not even my real mother's fault. Please, don't fret…" Inigo comforted her with his casual voice, still keeping his smile.

"I can't help it! I just… Ahh…" Olivia sobbed.

"Heh. Stop it, Mother. A lovely lady like you should always wear a smile. Especially when your son hasn't seen you in so long!"

"I'm sorry…" Olivia sniffed.

"I'm the one who ought to be bawling." Inigo said, before he chuckled, "Had to beat me to the punch, huh? …Well, I'm still glad. Your tears give me the strength and courage to fight on."

"You won't have to fight alone. I'll be right by your side doing what the other Olivia couldn't!" Olivia exclaimed, as Inigo placed his hands on her shoulder, making her flinch a bit.

"Thank you, Mother. But I don't want you to put yourself in danger. Stay where it's safe." Inigo said.

"What are you saying, Inigo? I came here to watch over you!"

"You are watching over me." he said, much to Olivia's surprise. As he turned to the side, his usual smile still remained, but it became warmer than his usual ones. "You know, I often practice fighting and dancing near your grave… and when I do, I always feel you there gently pushing me along."

"Inigo…"

"Since your passing, I've gotten much stronger. Watch and see. If I know you're watching, not even a hundred Risen can stop me!"

"Inigo! You are safe!" Virion cried out.

"Huh? I know your face…" Inigo said.

"T–That's your father, Inigo." Olivia pointed out.

"This isn't possible!" he exclaimed.

"Anything is possible for Virion, Fatherest of Fathers. My son, I have come from another world to rescue you." Virion said.

"Just like you, huh?" Inigo said before he looked at his Mother, and she nodded shyly with a faint blush.

"While I no doubt remind you of your father's magnificence, I am not, in fact, him. Allow me to applaud you, my boy, for that gesture by the bridge." Virion said as he patted his son's shoulder proudly.

"…Y–You were watching?" Inigo asked.

"As heir to the great House Virion, your deeds can only be called exemplary. What could be more noble than putting yourself under fire to protect your charges? Your actions deserve the highest praise. However… as your father, I must ask you: WHAT IN BLAZES WERE YOU THINKING?!"

"Uh… Virion?" Olivia squeaked in fright.

"Uh… Father? Please calm down?" Inigo sweat dropped, but Virion remained fumed.

"You could have gotten yourself killed! I can imagine no greater pain than outliving my own child! If I had been forced to watch you die…" Virion got out as he placed his hand on his face, feeling the pain.

"Virion…" Olivia muttered.

"Ugh. Let us just say it would have taken a few years off my life. Never give your father such a scare, Inigo! It is far too cruel!"

"I'm sorry… I was scared too." Inigo apologized. "I told Owain that we'd all make it– that together we could win. But deep down, I knew this might end up being my final resting place. As each blade clanged like a death knell, I wondered whether the end would hurt… I've never been so scared in my life."

"Well… everything will be all right. You will see." Virion assured, now calm. "Look at you, poor thing… You are shaking."

"I can't help it… But I feel a little better now. Seeing your face has given me a renewed sense of hope."

"Then let us fight together! Any who wish you harm shall fall before the Fatherest of Fathers! ...And the Sunniest of Sons, of course." Virion smiled.

"Thank you, Father. I'll fight hard too. It's my turn to keep you safe." Inigo nodded.

"That's good to hear, Inigo." Olivia smiled.

"Yes, and if you excuse me, I think they need a helping hand over there!" Inigo said as he immediately dashed forward, surprising his parents.

"Huh? Inigo, wait!" Inigo cried out, but it was already too late. "…Heh. He's really got his heart set on doing this alone."

"I know, my dear. He has that flare in his eyes." Virion added.

"He's actually scared of losing his parents, but don't think of trying to push us away. You might find out that your parents are actually a lot stronger than ever before!"

"Indeed, beloved!" Virion nodded in agreement. "Let us be on our way! It's time to prove our son wrong about us being weaker than he thought!"

"Y–Yes! Let's go!" she nodded as she wielded her bladed fans and moved forward.


"Milord, it would seem like we're cornered…" Rey–Kivat said.

"I know… and I am feeling weak due to continuous slashes on my armor now…" Rey muttered as he wasn't able to lift up his gigantic claws. "Fie, could this be the end?"

WAKE! UP! FEVER!

"Ugh… seriously Rey–Kivat, you said something!" Rey said.

"I assure you I did not." Rey–Kivat countered.

"I know for certain that imouto would be on her own… though I am still worried about her…" Rey said as mists gathered around him, much to his confusion.

"Where did this mist come from?" Rey–Kivat asked.

"Wait, even you don't know?" Rey asked.

"I've told you before, I do not know of this. I will warn you beforehand if anything does happens, milord." Rey–Kivat assured him.

"Kan'shou!" Rey–chan called out.

"Bakana…" Rey gasped.

"Milady… Aqua?" other Rey–Kivat gasped too.

"Who else would it be?" Rey–chan said as she Lon'qu also approached him. When the mist cleared, the Risen suddenly turned to ice and soon black smoke, destroying them.

"T–Tou-san?" Rey stuttered.

"Yes, Kan'shou. It's me." Lon'qu added.

"I don't get it… I never thought of seeing you in your new armor, milady!" other Rey–Kivat exclaimed.

"It's a long story." Lon'qu said.

"But to make it short Kan'shou, we're not your real parents." Rey–chan said.

"You're not?" Rey asked confused.

"Iie. We came from another world to help you kids out." Rey–chan said. "I already helped your sister and she made it out safe with the other girls who retrieved Azure and Gules."

"You've met… Bakuya?" Rey asked.

"Yes, Kan'shou. We've met her and lead them to safety from their destruction." Lon'qu noted.

"She was truly happy once she saw me again and said that my warmth will make her will to live on strong." Rey–chan added.

"I see…" Rey muttered as he lowered his head down. "It's good to know that imouto is now happy again."

"What makes you say that?" Lon'qu asked.

"Tou–san… there are times where Bakuya would always wonder about her parents and she always felt sadness in her heart. There are rare times where she even cried in her sleep, making me worried. She even dreamed of witnessing both of you getting killed by the Risen in order to allow both of us to escape from its clutches and passing Rey–Kivat to both of us." Kan'shou said.

"And I can confirm those statements as I have been their partners ever since your passing, milady. Milord." other Rey–Kivat said.

"I see…" Lon'qu muttered.

"But you don't have to worry about that anymore." Rey–chan said. "You have us now, and we'll do everything in our power to make sure that all of you get off this alive."

"Kaa–san…"

"You have taken your responsibility as a big brother to comfort your sister, always supporting her in any way you can. I know because the other you in my world does the same." Rey–chan assured.

"And does she… feel happy?" Rey asked.

"She is, Kan'shou. And I know you will continue to help her keep going forward. You are her only family left and your role of becoming the head of the family would become more important than anything else." Lon'qu said. "Continue on what you do best and hope for the best as we will set the bright future for both of you to live."

"Tou–san…" Kan'shou said. "You're right. I should continue helping my imouto. She's the only family I have left."

"Good. Now get up. We need you to fight." Lon'qu said.


"Yosha, aibou! That should do the trick!" Kivat said after I put away my Zanvat Sword.

"I think the rest should be handled by Chrom and the Shepherds." I said as Kivat detached from my waist, reverting me back to civilian form.

"Now then, the only thing left to do is to find your girl." Kivat said as he fluttered up high, looking around. "Now, where is she?"

"Easy, we just gotta find the general direction the Risen came from." I said.

"Great thinking aibou!" Kivat said before he flew up higher. Once he did, he looked to our north and gasped, "Mitsuketa!"

"You found her?!" I asked.

"I sure did aibou! She's dead ahead!"

"Really?" I blinked as I looked from where I stood and… I saw her continue to spawn more Risen, just like how she did when I saw her at the castle.

"Now go! Retrieve those stolen Gemstones!" Morgan exclaimed as the Risen ran forward. Fortunately for Kivat and I, we were able to hide behind a large boulder, enough to make the Risen unable to detect me.

"Seems like your girl means business here… and my son is not with her, after all…" Kivat inspected.

"Yeah, so what now?" I asked.

"Your choice aibou. We confront her like this or in armor."

"Hmmmmm…" I said thinking about it before saying, "I'll confront her without it."

"You sure? I bet her Risen might attack you."

"I know that, but I'll give it a shot. If this is one of the ways to reach my daughter, I'll go for it." I said before I walked out from my hiding and walked towards her.

"Ah! Master Grima!" Morgan exclaimed as she immediately bowed towards me. She noticed her Risen growling at me, making her feel annoyed. "Why are you still standing here? Go perform your task already!"

"Sorry to break it to you, but I'm not Grima." I said.

"Wha–" Morgan gasped.

"It's me Morgan. Your father, Kurogasa."

"W–What?" Morgan stuttered, as she shook her head. "You're my… Father?"

"Yeah." I nodded. "The very same one you attacked a few days ago during your invasion on the girls at the castle."

"No wonder." Morgan said. "I can tell already. You have that Outrealm aura emitted from your body… and I can't sense your Fangire side awakening from it…"

"Exactly." I nodded.

"Oi, kiddo! Where's my son?!" Kivat asked.

"Ki… Kibat?" Morgan said, before she clutched her head in pain. "Nngh!"

"H–Hey, Morgan, are you ok?" I asked worriedly but I leaped back as she conjured a fireball on the ground.

"S–Stay where you are!" Morgan stuttered. "I do not want… to have an enemy, take sympathy of me!"

"What are you talking about?! He's your Dad!" Kivat exclaimed.

"Even so, I have made my pledge with Master Grima!" she shouted as the shattered marks appeared on her face while glaring intensely at me. "I must alert my master that reinforcements have arrived… but…"

"Looks like you're a bit troubled… did he brainwash you in any way?" I asked.

"Brainwash?" Kivat asked, confused.

"Possibly. Maybe the whole reason why she she's a bit troubled is because of what Grima did to her: captured her, separating Kibat, and turning her into his tool…" I concluded.

"So what if I'm with the enemy? I could report your arrival and summon more Risen. Or better yet… Nngh!" Morgan flinched, trying to recover from the headaches. "…I could have let the Risen attack you earlier."

"Yabai, this is bad! Aibou!" Kivat exclaimed.

"I haven't gotten through to her yet!" I gritted.

"But aibou–"

"But nothing Kivat! I'm not attacking my own daughter!" I shouted. Morgan was surprised from what I said as I clenched my fist tightly. "I just can't, okay…"

"Leaving yourself open for the kill is something an enemy would anticipate…" Morgan said after she recovered from her headache.

"Even so…" I said, looking back at her with not a glare, but a warm gaze. "…I know that you won't harm me. Judging by how you looked concern about me, I can tell I'm someone who is important to you, evil or not."

"So what if you are? You won't get me to talk, no matter how you torture me!" Morgan said.

"I don't plan on torturing you. You know me, right?" I said, and Morgan started doubting herself.

"I… I know where my allegiance lies. I trust that your…" she paused, noticing the mistake she did and corrected herself. "…that this path is the correct one."

"You're wrong Morgan!"

"Huh?"

"Grima does nothing but bring death and despair! Your father of this world did all he could to make sure this future doesn't happen and yet it did! It's hurting him that he killed your mother because Grima controlled him by force!"

"Aibou…" Kivat said quietly.

"That's because… that he…" Morgan said as she slowly took a few steps back.

"From what I can see… he has lost his hope…" I muttered. "The hope to break the Chains of Destiny."

"Chains of… Destiny?" Morgan got out.

"I know about the story of how I supposedly killed Chrom and I'm sure this world, had the same tale as what Lucina told me." I began. "From what I can see, in this world, it was inevitable and I guess my Father really had full control over your dad, sacrificing him to become one with Grima and began to corrupt this world. And I can imagine the pain that everyone has gone through because of his error… and it has taken for a worse. He left you and your sister all by yourself after what happened to your mom. He might have lost his title as Kiva, but not you, Morgan. You can still do what he failed to do."

"Be quiet! I–I don't want to hear it from you!" Morgan retaliated. "I am not Kiva! I am just–"

"You're not his tool!" I countered back. "Give me one good reason why he would seal Kibat away and having your memories being altered!"

"I… I…"

"Because he saw you as a threat." I answered for her. "Because he knew that you would be the one that will break the Chains of Destiny, Morgan. That's the whole reason why he wanted to awaken your Fangire blood instead of letting you combine your might with Kibat."

"I… I…"

"My aibou is right! You're stronger than this! I bet that your father spared you and your sister so you could finish what he started!" Kivat encouraged.

"C'mon Morgan, you can do it! You can break of those chains Grima put on you! Your father would want the same thing!"

"N–No… I can't!" Morgan exclaimed while she held her head in pain.

"Morgan!" I shouted as I noticed she created a dark portal behind her again.

"She's gonna escape again!" Kivat exclaimed.

"I can't allow myself to have my resolve shaken by your words! I JUST CAN'T!" she cried out before she made her escape and soon enough, the black portal disappeared once more.

"Morgan!" I shouted but I knew it was all too late. "Damn it… damn it all!"

"Oi, aibou! Calm down! I'm sure Morgan is still doubting herself right now…" Kivat persuaded.

"But… it wasn't enough…" I gritted my teeth as I closed my eyes, and looked down.

"Kurogasa!" Chrom called out.

"H–Huh?" I asked, snapping out of it, and turned to see Chrom and the others along with the kids that survived.

"A–re~? Why are you here~?" Kiva–la cooed.

"We're done dealing with these pricks for now." Aqua–chan said bluntly.

"And what about the rest of the kids?" I asked.

"We were about to head to where Yarne, Apollo and Brady might be right now." Inigo said.

"But, we want to thank you for assisting us, other Kurogasa–dono." Kan'shou said as he… bowed to me. The same way that my son–in–law did…

"You're welcome…" I said.

"Hm? What's wrong friend?" Chrom asked.

"I… I saw Morgan again…"

"What?!" Owain, Inigo, and Kan'shou asked shocked.

"It's true." Kivat said. "I better explain what happened." He said, before he told his explanation.

Like always, Kivat started from the beginning in order to make it easier for them to understand. At first, they weren't able to believe what he just but after he filled in those details and ended my story… "No way…" Owain got out.

"Fie, this is quite… unbelievable…" Kan'shou added.

"Ah mou~, why does the other you always make things complicated like you do, Kuro?!" Akane–chan complained.

"It's not his fault." Aqua–chan pointed out.

"Still… to think… Morgan would…" Inigo said.

"I know…" Chrom said before walking up to me and placed a hand on my shoulder. "It's alright. You did what you could."

"But… I should've done more… I was this close getting through to Morgan…"

"Don't worry about it, my good man!" Virion began. "I'm sure she'll be able to snap out from her delusions created by that fiend!"

"Virion…" I muttered.

"As you have stated before, Kurogasa. She is your precious daughter and I'm certain that she'll be able to judge between righteous justice and the darkness of despair. Have trust in her decision." Maribelle added. "And besides, you should be worried more about your current daughter right now, yes?"

"Me and Maribelle heard that yer' gal is about to have a baby soon, right?" Donnel asked.

"Oh?! She's nearly reaching delivery time, huh, Kurogasa?" Lissa exclaimed happily.

"Heh, can't wait to see how's the little guy looks like…" Gaius anticipated before our whole body slowly turned to mist.

"O–Oh my, w–what's going on with us?" Olivia asked worriedly.

"M–Mother?" Inigo stuttered.

"Kaa–san…" Kan'shou said.

"Looks like our time's up." Chrom said.

"D–Do you really have to go Uncle?" Owain asked.

"I'm afraid so, Owain." Chrom nodded. "I'll entrust Lucina's care in your hands, alright?"

"And be sure to take care of yourself too!" Lissa chirped happily.

"Please do remember our promise, Kan'shou." Aqua–chan said motherly with her warm smile.

"I will… Kaa–san…" Kan'shou said.

"See to it that you all survive." Panne said. "You're this world's last hope."

"And always remember this. Defy fate and break the Chains of Destiny." I finished before all of us disappeared.


After Kan'shou, Inigo, and Brady looked at their parents and other fellow Shepherds turning into mist, one of them began to mutter, and it was Kan'shou that was the first to speak up. "Today… we have won the battle with their assistance. We knew for certain that once we cut down that bridge, there would be nowhere else for us to escape. But Kaa–san has given me a task at hand… and it would be taking care of imouto as she is my only family. I cannot let my hopes be overwhelmed by despair and this battle proves it all. Do not worry, Kaa–san. I shall bear that responsibility."

"…Whew, we actually won." Inigo said as he wipes off the sweat on his forehead. "Looks like Owain and Kan'shou are safe too. We're going to make it back to Ylisse together. Brady and Yarne should be miles away by now… with Apollo."

"It would probably so, Inigo." Kan'shou nodded.

"We'd better hurry to let them know we're okay before Yarne has a heart attack." Inigo chuckled as he looks up in the sky, thinking about it. "…Still, I wonder who those soldiers were who came and helped us. It's almost like my parents were trying to keep me alive from beyond the grave." he paused for a moment, realizing what his parents wanted him to do. In the end, he let out a small smile and said, "…Is that it, Mother? Father? You want me to keep on kicking? I know that wasn't you out there, but it still sort of felt like it. I wish we could've had more time together. There were so many things I left unsaid. But what you gave me here was enough to keep me going. I know you'll always be watching over me."

"Truth to be told, if those strangers hadn't arrived, I'd be dead, along with Inigo and Kan'shou." Owain added. "I almost cost them their lives playing out my little fantasy…" he paused for a moment, looking at the same sky where Inigo looked. "Mother, Father, if you're watching over me from above– thank you. That was some message you sent. I know I'll never see the real you again, but it still felt… nice. It was like I got to talk to you again… and fight by your side." Without noticing, Owain chuckled as a small smile appeared. "Funny… Not even I could have dreamed up a scenario like this! But seeing you there in the flesh gave me strength like no make–believe ever could. From now on, I promise to take better care of the life you gave me."

"And what better way than to reunite with those three? We might be still able to catch up with them, thanks to this icy bridge." Inigo pointed out.

"Yeah, so what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Owain said before darting off to the icy bridge.

"Oi, Owain wait up! Don't slip!" Kan'shou shouted before he and Inigo went after him, but only Rey-Kivat stayed behind, still looking at the sky.

"I shall never forget you milady Aqua." Rey–Kivat said. "Thanks to you, you've brought hope to your son and daughter and I'll do all I can to protect them both. I promise." And with that, Rey–Kivat flew off to catch up with the boys.


"Hey, you two. I guess we can take a breather now…" Apollo said as the three finally came to a stop.

"Yer' sure about this?" Brady asked.

"We don't have any Risen on our tail anymore, so I guess that's good enough for us." Apollo said.

"Ara~, it looks like it~, Apollo–chama~!" Kiva–la cooed.

"Good, cause I'm starting to feel tired from all of this running…" Yarne said as the three of them plopped down, sitting on the ground after a good running.

"Do you think those three would be okay?" Apollo asked.

"Probably, yeah…" Brady said. When he looked at Apollo, he noticed that he's smiling. "You look happy…"

"I really am happy, Brady!" Apollo said. "Because for a long time, I've wanted to meet up with my parents and my dream finally came true! True, they're not my real parents since they're from another world, but they still acknowledged me as one of their own. I got to learn how they sound like, their personalities and most importantly… I was able… to confess my love for my parents for having me in this world…" he added as he used his sleeves to wipe off a tear in his eyes. "Ah mou~, now I feel like I'm about to cry… but I guess that goes to show that if you work hard enough, I'm sure your prayers would come true and a miracle would perform before you. Arigatou, Mama. Papa. I'll be sure to live up the name of Kamen Rider and become the son that both of you could be proud of."

"Well that's good to hear." Brady said. "Still… are we really done? Those three nitwits better not have croaked on me… I swear I'll beat the crap out of them if they did." He then shook his head. "…Naw, I gotta stay positive. My ma and pa came for me… sort of. Somebody must've come for them too. …Heh. I still can't wrap my head around it. They looked just like my folks! We were so busy fightin', we didn't get to chat much, but still… Ain't that somethin'. Wonder what my real folks made of it from way up there…" He then looked up in the sky. "…Well, if you're listenin', Ma and Pa– sorry we have to postpone the family reunion. I ain't ready to kick the bucket just yet. But when I do finally join you up there… I promise I'll have plenty of good stories about the future I helped save."

"I'm glad those horrible Risen gone. And it's a good thing my running legs are still up to snuff… Heh. I guess I really owe it to those warriors who came to the rescue. It's like Mother and Father sent shadows of themselves to watch over me… But that's typical, I guess. The only reason I'm still around is because people keep looking after me. I've gotta change. I need to start being the one to look after them. Otherwise, I may as well be extinct. …Oh, that reminds me! Owain! Inigo! Kan'shou! Did they make it? Let's see…" He looked at the horizon and saw… three figures, making Yarne gasp. "…! Hey, that's them! I can hear their voices! Oh, thank heavens! Now that we're all here, it's time to start the journey home!"

"About time they got here!" Brady said.

"Hey~! Apollo! Brady! Yarne!" Owain called out.

"Owain! Inigo! Kan'shou!" Apollo exclaimed.

"You're alive! You made it!" Yarne said happily as Owain, Inigo, and Kan'shou approached them. "…Can I pinch you? Are you really real?" he asked, as he also pinched Inigo on the cheek tightly.

"Ow! Ha ha… Yes, we're real! We're glad you're safe too." Inigo laughed.

"Mou~ you three nut jobs have a lot of explaining to do." Apollo whined.

"You got that right. Sure, some mystery army may have come along and saved your bacon… but don't think I forgot how we got separated in the first place!" Brady added.

"Sorry, Brady… You too, Yarne and Apollo. We didn't mean to worry you. At least we'll make it home now. We're lucky the help came when it did." Kan'shou said.

"Speaking of which– where did they go?" Owain asked.

"Have you forgotten about it already? They disappeared before our eyes just now." Kan'shou reminded.

"Oh, right! I forget about that!" Owain laughed sheepishly.

"That's what'll happen if you ended up always acting all theatrical again…" Inigo sighed.

"Shadowy saviors, come to free us in the hour of our destruction…" Owain recalled as his left arm start to shake, as his other hand grasped it tightly. "My sword hand twitches just thinking about it!"

"And~ there he goes again…" Apollo deadpanned.

Brady then grabbed the lapels of Owain's coat. "I'll twitch your flippin' sword hand! If you hadn't stayed behind as a decoy, none of this would've even…" He didn't finish his sentence as he bawled out his tears.

"B–Brady?! Are you crying?" Owain asked surprised.

"Shut up! I earned a good cry! Don't you know how worried I was? You coulda died out there! Don't you get it?!" Brady sniffed.

"Okay, okay, I get it, Brady… I'm sorry." Owain apologized before he got Brady off of him. "I won't ever use myself as a decoy again. I promise."

"You better not!" Yarne snapped. "If you ever break your promise, I'll… I'll steal your Manual of Justice! And then I'll read your stupid "Catalogue of Ultimate Techniques" in front of everybody!"

"You wouldn't dare!" Owain suddenly snapped.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Apollo asked again, making Owain pause in his thoughts… until he figured out something.

"…Wait, how do you even know about my Manual of Justice?!" he exclaimed.

"I believe there is one person that needs to confess his sin." Kan'shou claimed, setting his gaze on Inigo, who was whistling out of his way, much to Owain's dismay.

"It was you!" Owain pointed at Inigo. "How could you divulge my most eldritch arcana to this… this endangered species?!"

"What can I say? Some things are just too precious to keep secret." Inigo shrugged, making Owain facepalm.

"Well, come on, Owain…" Yarne said. "Let's be fair. You showed me Inigo's dance routines, Kan'shou's traditional art of drawing this… kanji on his own free time and Brady's violin compositions first. Oh, and about Apollo wearing a girl's dress from those girls forcing him to wear one too!"

"He what?!" Apollo Brady, and Inigo, and Kan'shou asked shocked.

"Yarne, you had better be pullin' my chain!" Brady snapped.

"Yarne, you big mouth! You want me to tell them about your morning anti–extinction exercises?" Owain threatened.

"Anti–extinction… exercises?" Kan'shou and Apollo said in unison, making Yarne feel embarrassed about it.

"Eek! P–Please don't!" Yarne panicked. "…I'll die of shame!"

There was a moment of silence between the boys, not letting a sound come out from their mouths… until it was slowly accompanied with a chuckle… followed by one of them laughing quietly and eventually, the rest of them laughed together.

"Aha ha…" Owain said after calming himself down, followed by the rest of them. "What is wrong with us?"

"Yeah. The world's about to end– good thing we've got our priorities straight." Yarne pointed out.

"Aye, I agree with you." Kan'shou acknowledged.

"Still, I'm glad. I can't remember the last time I've laughed so hard… We need to mess with each other like this more often." Inigo said.

"Yeah. Guess we had other stuff on our minds, though, huh? Let's finish our job here, and then once the world is peaceful again… I'm gonna give you guys heck like you'd never believe. Ha!" Brady smirked.

"Oh, I believe. Heh heh…" Inigo chuckled.

"Hey, it's a good goal to shoot for, right?" Brady asked.

"Yeah, it is. Well, we should be heading back to Ylisse. We've lost time here, and Lucina still needs us." Apollo said.

"Ara~ We're almost to the border now!" Kiva–la cooed.

"All right, let's get those legs in gear." Brady said.

"Really?! Are we really almost home?" Yarne said excited. "Oh, I'm so happy I could die… But I won't! Because I'm going home! Yippee!" He cheered before running off.

"Yarne, matte o~!" Apollo whined before running after him, with the rest following, but Owain stayed behind a bit.

"Last one back there is a rotten egg!" Inigo teased.

"Oh, don't worry. I don't plan to lose to any of you!" Kan'shou smirked as he made chase as well.

"Heh. I was ready to give up back there… but I'm glad I didn't." Owain muttered to himself while looking at his friends. "It turns out I like being around my friends even more than I thought. And I might not have realized it without those visitors from another world…" he added while looking up at the sky. "We may never meet again, but tonight's miracle will stay with me forever."

"Hey, Owain! Get yer' butt movin' already or we'll leave ya' behind!" Brady warned.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm coming!" Owain called before following them.


A while later, the Shepherds and Riders along with me, arrived back at the silver veil.

"Well done, Outrealm Warriors." Naga greeted.

"We're back, alright!" Akane–chan chirped happily. "And boy, what a day it is!"

"Indeed it is, Akane." Libra smiled. "I'm sure our alternate son would be able to move on now."

"Yes. Those children have eluded a terrible end because of your efforts. I am certain now that they will make it safely home to Ylisse with Gemstones in hand."

"That's good to hear." I said.

"But know this Kiva: Azure, Gules, Argent, and Sable, Four of the Five Gemstones have now been accounted for. Without the final Gemstone and the Fire Emblem itself, all hope will be lost."

"That leaves Vert…" I muttered to myself.

"Correct." Naga nodded.

"And possibly meeting with our remaining children…" Chrom added.

"Who are the only ones left?" Kivat asked.

"Let's see…" Aqua–chan pondered, thinking of the children that we have met. "Lucina, Gerome, Danny, Laurent, and lastly…"

"Severa…" I said.

"Oh boy, that's gonna be something." Kivat added.

"Yeah. What am I gonna say to her about Morgan?" I said sadly.

"That will be up to you, Kiva…" Naga said.

"What do you mean?"

"Whatever action you will take, will determine her path and the future of the world." Naga said. "But rest assured, that time has not arrived yet. And when it does, be prepared for the worst."

"Y–Yeah, Kurogasa. S–So, you don't have to worry about it for the time being…" Olivia stuttered, trying her best to support me.

"I guess…" I sighed.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll make the right decision." Chrom said, placing a hand on my shoulder, making me nod.

"Until the next summoning, I shall send you back to your world." Naga said, and with that, we all glowed and disappeared.

One thing's for certain: this had to end now.


Okay, there you have it! It's the end of Part 2! We're halfway through the movie fic! So stay tuned guys! And as always: WAKE UP! Defy Fate and break the Chains of Destiny!