A/N: I may have stuffed up a bit with the upload before, but this is the fixed version. I am so sorry, and there is a new bit down the bottom. Also, I was asked to include the male version of the avatar, and have him introduced in Hoshido. That will be happening, though he won't be particularly important until later on. Also beacuse of that this will end up as more of an AU story.
Anyways, I am so sorry for my stuff up, and if you spot anything wrong, spelling and grammar wise, please let me know as I have no proper editor.
but thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy!
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Chapter One, Nohr
Map: Kingdom of Nohr, Northern Fortress
"Time to wake up, Lady Corrin."
The darkness slipped aside to reveal a tall, smiling blue haired maid. Then a blond crashed her hands next to the waking girls head, "Hey! Wake up, Lady Corrin! Up an' at 'em!" She chuckled.
The waking girl groaned, "It's still dark outside…"
"Listen well, Princess," A commanding voice came from the doorway, "It may be dark, but it is morning. You have practice today."
The younger boy next to him bowed, "I have taken the liberty of readying your armour," He stood straight, "And, er, pounding out the dents. Your brother is quiet the fearsome opponent…"
The girl nodded, "Mmmhmm," She slowly sat up, yawning, "Not fully awake yet though.." She rubbed the sleep from her eyes.
The blue haired maid smiled schemingly, "Is that so? We can help you with that! Felicia?"
"Sure thing Flora!" The blonde happily nodded, placing a hand on her ladys' cheek like her fellow maid.
The girl jumped away, falling out of her bed, "Waauugh! Cold! Cold! Cold! I'm awake! Totally awake!" The maids giggled as the young man in the doorway left his Father's side and helped the lady to her feet. Flora cleared her throat, "That is how we deal with Slugabeds in the ice tribe."
The now awake girl sighed, "As I have come to know… I wish I could have finished that dream though…" She mumbled the last part under her breath.
Her butler heard it though, "Interesting, please do tell- what kind of dream?"
The girl sighed, "Nothing gets past you dose it, Jakob?"
The butler smiled, "Of course it doesn't."
"It was… strange…" The lady sighed, "Some people, they looked Hoshidan, kept calling me their sister. But… I'm of Nohr…"
Flora hid her concern, "Lady Corrin, perhaps we should talk of this another time?"
Felicia nodded, "Yes, Milady, Prince Xander will waiting for you!"
The girl blinked, "Right!" She quickly ran to her armour, turning to wave goodbye to the two that started to leave, "See you later, Gunter, Jakob."
They both bowed, then closed the door as they left, the girls quickly assisting their lady in getting ready.
Now ready, the girl ran out of her room and down the hall toward the stairs. She rounded the corner, running straight into the stable maid. "Lilith!" She gasped, helping the tiny girl to her feet, "I am so sorry!"
The young child took the girls hand, "No, no! I-I'm sorry lady Corrin! Please forgive me!"
Corrin waved off her apology, dusting off the girls blue dress, "No, I wasn't looking… and running. It's my fault."
Lilith went to disagree, but decided against it, "No matter what I say, you are going to insist it was your fault, aren't you, Milady?"
"Yes," The albino nodded, pushing her pigtails behind her shoulders again, "Because it was my fault." She stepped to the side, "I hope you day is a good one!" She started running again.
Lilith bowed modestly, "Everyday is good whilst I serve you, milady." She knew her master could no longer hear her, but she thanked the young woman anyway, then returned to her task.
She finally made it to the roof, panting, "Sorry!"
She looked up in time to catch a practice sword, "Don't worry, we just got here," Her older brother, said, smiling.
"Thanks Leo!" She caught her breath, readying herself and she approached the eldest of her siblings, the Crown Prince of Nohr.
He opened his eyes, "Ready, little princess?" He asked, his armour much more extravagant compared to his little brothers mage ware and his sisters close, light armour.
She took one last breath, "Yes."
The Prince nodded, "Very well." He readied himself, "Let us begin."
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The Crown Prince attacked relentlessly, his little sister, Corrin, relying on her much superior speed to dodge and counter his attacks. Even so, the strongest in Nohr held his ground, blocking her attacks with his shield, then countering with his practice blade. He had a major advantage, in both experience, and defence, even so, his had a pattern. Corrin could see it, she just needed to find the opening. He smiled, "Seeing my pattern?"
"Uhh," She blinked, "You're going to change it anyways." They locked blades, she had to use the decline of the roof to her advantage, seen as her brother was both taller, and stronger.
"Yes," He pushed her to the side and kicked her down the roof and into the wall.
She coughed, holding her side and biting her lip. She had just lost all advantages she had. She sighed, not expecting her brother to go easy on her, and slowly and painfully rose to her feet. The mage chuckled from the sidelines, "That's our sister for you," He rested his book next to his where he sat on the wall, "You won't beat the strongest Knight by sleeping all day," He mused.
Corrin fell back to the ground, "Naw, maybe in a sleeping competition." The mage laughed, her eldest brother smiling at his siblings banter.
"Are you giving up, little Princess?" The Prince backed to a higher point of the roof, "I would expect more from you. You are a Princess of Nohr. Stand, and let us continue."
"Xander-" The mage prince began, but his sister cut him off.
"Xander, I-" She tried standing, but fell again, "I-"
The Crown Prince wouldn't listen to her excuses, "We train so we can defend our country," He sighed, "Father has been tracking your progress. If you cannot harm me today…"
The mage dropped from the wall and walked to his sister, "He may never permit you to leave this fortress. Ever."
Corrin's eyes widened, "What?!" She protested, "D-did he really?!" She closed her eyes and let her head fall, "That's insane… He's lying right, Xander?" She looked up at her opponent.
He just looked her in their eyes, "Dose it motivate you?"
She scoffed, forcing herself to shakily stand, "I'm not staying here forever." She announced, turning to the only thing that stood between her and freedom, fire in her eyes.
"You that newfound motivation to best me, little Princess," He readied for another round, "If you wish to see the world beyond your window, defeat me." He smiled as his sister stated to advance, "Prove that all the time I've devoted to training you has not been in vain!" She attacked first, using the momentum of her attack to turn him around and regain the higher ground. The mage chuckled, "Quite the bold move."
"Now," The Crown Prince slammed his foot down, stopping himself from stumbling down any further than the few paces he had, "What next?" He started to slowly walk back up.
Corrin slowed her breathing and backed up the roof, glancing around to find another thing to gain an advantage. She put her foot down on the flat area at the top of the roof, a tingling sensation going up her legs, healing the pain in her muscles. She smiled, she had just found her wining edge, a Dragon Vain. It was actually on the ground of the castle, but it's power still affected a small area up here, so she stood in it, all pains in her body starting to leave. "Oh?" Her oldest brother raised an eyebrow, "Find a way to beat me, or fantasising about the outside world?"
Corrin shook her head, "I just came up with an idea that may win this wager."
"You had better be correct!" The mage called from the wall framing the battlefield.
The Crown Prince sighed, "I hope so as well."
Corrin smiled, "Come here and see!" She challenged.
Her brother chuckled, "Very well." He attacked first, swinging the wooden sword on an angle toward her neck. She just smiled and blocked it, the Dragon Vain enhancing her abilities. Her brother took a step back, "I see, so it affects here as well." He attacked again, "Time to remove you from that spot, little Princess."
She dodged, "Sorry brother," She swung her wooden blade to his sword arms shoulder blade. Her attack, backed by the Dragon Vain, hit hard and fast, making the Prince drop his weapon and back away.
"Now that," He winced, "Hurt quite a bit."
"Yes!" The mage cheered, "That is how you counter attack, my dear little sister," He ran from his spot on the wall over to his sister, stupid grin on his face.
The eldest of the three sighed as he joined, "Can you not take joy from my misfortunes?"
The mage shrugged, the oldest stretching his shoulder. "Did… did I just win?" Corrin asked, looking at her brothers.
"Yes. Looks like we're taking you home." Her oldest brother smiled, "You get stronger everyday."
She beamed and gave both of her siblings a hug, "Thanks big brother." She pulled away, "I certainly wouldn't be without your, uh…"
"Tough love?" The mage mused.
Corrin giggled, "Yes."
The Crown Prince pet her head, the pain in his shoulder still rendering his other arm useless, "I disagree. You have natural talent. And someday, you could be the best warrior in all of Nohr."
Corrin frowned, pushing her brothers hand off her head, "Now you're just teasing me."
He smiled, "I never joke about serious matters, I mean what I say."
"If it's only serious matters you don't joke about," His younger brother shrugged, smirking, "Then everything is a serious matter to you, my dear brother."
Corrin held back her laugher, "That is too true, Leo."
Their brother sighed, "Corrin, you could be the one to bring the long lost light back to our kingdom that has been so long shrouded in darkness."
"X… Xander…" Corrin stopped her laughter, joining her oldest brothers example and taking the situation seriously.
The mage rolled his eyes, and with a 'tisk' he replied to his brother, "You do know that true strength is more than simple swordplay, right?"
Corrin gasped, "Leo, he didn't mean-"
The Crown Prince laughed merrily, "Little brother, you are competitive to a fault, aren't you?" He pet his brothers head, much to the boys distaste, "As I have always said, you are a talented mage with formidable magical abilities."
The mage smiled triumphantly, "Hmm? Well, just remember that pointy metal sticks are not the only way to power."
Corrin smiled at her older brothers, then clicked her fingers, "That reminds me of something I've been needing to tell you, Leo."
The mage frowned, "Important enough to derail this conversation? I am listening then."
"Well…" Corrin giggled, "Your collar is inside out."
He blinked, then jumped back in horror, "What?!" He frantically tried to fix his armour.
His older brother chuckled, "It would appear someone got dressed whilst half asleep."
The mage finally fixed his clothing mishap, "Ugh!" He scoffed, highly embarrassed, "Why didn't you say anything earlier?!"
His siblings just chuckled, his brother finally replying, "Sorry, Leo. But that sort of thing makes you so very lovable."
Corrin burst into full laughter, "Absolutely!"
"Hmph!" Their brother turned away starting to walk off.
"Naw, Leo," His brother wrapped his arm around his neck and pulled him into a hug, the mage gritting his teeth as he stared at his sister, "May I have some assistance?"
Corrin continued to laugh at her two blonde siblings, "I-" She spoke between her giggles, "I'm… so… rry… Leo." She took a breath, "Your face!" She laughed at her older brothers annoyed face, and her eldest brothers entertained smile. They all turned to a new set of laughter, coming from a little blonde girl wearing a black and pink armoured dress, next to her, a much taller young woman with long purple hair and cat inspired armour. They both walked over, the laughter dying to a chuckle. The older girl pet Corrin's head lovingly, "Are you all right, Corri? Did you get hurt at all during practice?" She spoke in a loving tone, "If you did, let me know so I can take extra special care of you."
Corrin smiled, "I'm perfectly fine, Camilla. As always, thank you for your concern."
"Thank you!" They turning to their older brothers, the mage of the family finally wrestling free of his brothers grip.
The youngest finally composed herself, jumping up and wrapping her arms around Corrin's shoulders, "I was worried too, big sis!"
Corrin hugged her back, "I know you were. You wouldn't visit me as much if you didn't, right lil' Elise?"
The child giggled, still holding on to her sisters shoulders, "Do you like it when I visit?"
Corrin pet her head, "Of course! I'm not allowed to leave here, so your visits are all I have you look forward to."
Their oldest brother cleared his throat, "Used to be. Now you can come home with us." He poked his younger brothers cheek as the young man pouted, arms crossed, thoroughly embarrassed by the previous events.
The purple haired one beamed and pulled her younger sister into a hug, "Now my Corrin can come home with us!"
The little girl cheered and hugged her sister, around the waist this time. Corrin was barely tall enough to reach her older sisters shoulders, and then her little sister was just taller than her waist line. Corrin smiled and hugged her sisters back, "I guess so."
The child giggled, "I love you more than anything in the whole wide world!" She announced.
Their older brother sighed, regaining some of his tattered pride, "Elise, when do you intend to behave like the adult that you technically are?"
The oldest sister retaliated, "I, for one, think her cheer is a good complement to this gloomy kingdom, my dearest Leo."
"Agreed," Corrin nodded, "But every one of you are very dear to me."
"Yeah!" The baby of the family turned and poked her tongue out childishly. The mage sighed, but the rest giggled. Corrin smiled sadly, "You've all been so patient and kind since I lost my memory…" She looked to the ground, her siblings looking at her sadly, "But, I didn't made being quarantined when you guys were here." She smiled childishly.
Her older sister smiled, "For now, let us leave this drafty fortress! You must have been so lonely all this time, separated from the world."
Corrin's little sister beamed, "Now you're free!"
Corrin smiled, "It is certainly amazing, leaving here…" She nodded, turning to her eldest brother, "Maybe I can join you as a soldier, and fight for Nohr?"
He smiled, flicking her forehead as he walked past, "We have plenty of time to discuss the details with Father. Let us depart as soon as possible."
(From here on this is the part I missed)
The siblings marched into the entrance hall, Xander leading the way. Corrin's retainers waited with the fortresses stable maid and the head maid and her right hand woman. The stable maid bowed her head low, "You must be very happy, Lady Corrin, to be able to leave the Fortress with your siblings." She straightened and smiled, "Sir Gunter has asked me to accompany you as to look after your horses."
The older man nodded, "Yes, she will allow us to travel more efficiently."
"Thank you, Gunter," Xander nodded, "For looking out for us."
Corrin smiled and walked over to the stable maid, "I'm glad to here it! I'd miss you if you weren't coming, Lilith." The blue haired girl smiled, bowing again.
Xander walked over, "Lilith, are the horses ready?"
The you girl smiled, "Yes, milord. Everything is ready and the horses seem exited." She nodded, "They are all fond of Lady Corrin. I suspect it's from all of her time in the stables."
Corrin smiled, Camilla pulling her back into a hug, "Our little Corri does love animals. Such a kindhearted soul…" She rested her chin on her little sisters head, "I remember her nursing a baby bird back to health once!" She chuckled, Lilith blinking at the mention of the bird.
"Hmm?" Corrin frowned, still trapped in her sisters embrace, "What's the matter?"
Lilith smiled kindly, "Oh, it's nothing, milady."
Elise ran over and hugged the maid, "Isn't it obvious big sis? She's going to miss you!"
Corrin frowned, Camilla starting to affectionately pet her head, "Miss me? She's coming with us. Right?"
Lilith nodded, "Yes, milady."
Elise frowned, then beamed still hugging Lilith, "Then she's sad 'cause she won't have you all to herself now." She giggled, making the slightly older girl redden at the checks and looked at the ground humbly, even so, Elise continued, "You've always been fond of our sister, haven't you?"
Lilith still had her head bowed, "I… er-"
"As gripping as all this is," Xander sighed at all of his sisters antics, as he and Leo's talk with the rest of the present staff concluded, "We should be on our way. We mustn't keep Father waiting."
Corrin nodded as much as she could in her sisters embrace, "Yes, let's."
Elise giggled and grabbed Lilith by the hand, running out of the front doors, Leo sighing at the childish antics and tugged Camilla's hair as he walked past.
"Hey!" Camilla let go of her sister an stalked her elder brother, "Do NOT pull the hair of a fair maiden!"
Leo chuckled, quickening his pace, "Fair maiden?"
"Leo! Camilla!" Xander barked, making his siblings cringe and quickly apologising and hurrying out of the building. Corrin chuckled, walking after her siblings.
Gunter nodded, then turned to to the maids and butler, "Felicia, Flora, you will remain here to watch over the Fortress. Jakob and I will accompany Lady Corrin." He started to walk away, "We may be gone for some time, take good care of the place."
Flora bowed, "Of course! You may rely on us."
Felicia smiled, "I wish you safe travels, Lady Corrin." She bowed.
Corrin waved as she slowly walked backwards out of the Fortress, "Thank you! I hope to see you both again soon, just not here!" She beamed. Xander smiled, petting her shoulder as he quickly over took her pace, Gunter smiling at her excitement and kind nature.