Fire Emblem Fates: Of Conquest and Fates
Well, this one took... well forever. Then again, I'm not the best at action scenes, so yeah that might be the reason why we are in this took a while, unlike the others. Oh well, just don't expect top notch quality. Anyway, let's got on with the show. Also, word of note, the next fics might be rated M if I go by original draft. Oh and because I don't really want to go through another play through of both routes at the same time for this fic, it may not be word from word from the actual game. And because I LOVE changing things to twist my imagination.
Disclaimer: I don't own Fire Emblem or anything that is referenced. I'm pretty sure you know the drill.
In the heart of the capital of Nohr, Windmire, lies Castle Krakenburg. Literally in the ground and only one successful attempt, Castle Krakenburg was presumed almost impenetrable. This earthly fortress was the home to the Nohr royalty. Except for Kamui and her brother Corrin of course. Today marks the first time they have step foot in not only the castle, but the Nohrian Capitol in general.
Kamui was holding her breath. As they were walking, just as she said, no one gave her the dirty eye or any look at all, except nod they give when they are in the presence of royalty. Corrin, however, was receiving all kinds, which he didn't pay attention to, as he was talking with Jakob and Felicia about all kinds of things.
"So what kind of vigilantes do we have again?"
Felicia gave him one of her multiple surprised looks. "Why would you ask that, milord?"
"So I can be sure that the citizens have protection, since the soldiers here either look like don't care for the people, or they just simply hate their jobs."
'That is not true.' To Kamui, the soldiers were doing just fine. If they hate their jobs, then they shouldn't be here. Since they are, they obviously don't. Also, the soldiers shouldn't intervene with minor problems: they are there for the major conflicts.
Jakob cleared his throat. "Well we have one that is said to not only a defender, but is also known to raid army bases and boats for gold. However, because he commands his men like Hoshidian ninja, they can never tell what move he will make next."
"He must be skilled if he can manage to do that."
"There is another one that dresses himself up like a bat."
"I remember that one." Corrin chuckled. "They made some cartoons about him in those pamphlets we get every week."
"Oh, those. They seriously need to have a new name for them."
"What about newspaper?"
They both turned towards Felicia. "W-Well, be-because it's main focus is new events."
"Huh. Not a bad name."
"Hush now," Xander said. "We're near the where we need to be."
Because they couldn't risk any damage to the throne room, they decided to meet in a room where the middle of the room just collapsed on to the ground. And at the end of the room, King Garon was standing at the top steps. If a person has not yet seen the Nohrian king, then it will be obvious by the fact they don't have nightmares. Well, yet anyway. The most menacing feature about him though, is not his majestic but cruel axe, nor his grim face. If you would go and ask people about him, then they would say it would be his skin. His skin was unnaturally grey, like the color of tar.
One thing that made people afraid of him was his voice. King Garon had a deep and commanding voice. And right now, he was going to use it. "I take it my son has cleared his test, just as his sister did months, if not a year before him?"
'And now comes the down grading.' Kamui didn't even need to look at her twin to know the sadness within himself. Xander stepped up before their father. "Yes indeed. Now that they are here, they will be completing their second test."
Garon raised an eyebrow. "They? Are you telling me that Kamui hasn't finished?" It was easy to hear the hint of anger in his voice. The walls echoed his voice, being slightly louder. Xander, unlike everyone else, kept his cool, while his siblings were slightly wincing in pain as their ears were ringing. "Well, I thought it wouldn't be fair."
"How?"
"You gave us our tests, and since you will be giving Corrin's test out, I thought personally to do Kamui's at the same time."
Garon then chuckled. As much as Kamui loved her father, that ranks among the creepiest laughs ever invented. "You're lucky Xander. If we hadn't received more prisoners today, we would have needed to do Kamui's, then Corrin, as she's been waiting so long." Garon then turned towards Kamui. "Arise my daughter." Kamui walked up to the bottom step of the stairs and stop in front of the bottom. "For your patience and excellence in combat, at least from what I've heard, I shall present you a reward."
In at least 2 seconds, a dark light appeared before her, then the light disappeared revealing a sword with a rather demonic appearance, shrouded in darkness and black as night. Kamui grabbed it by the hilt, feeling it's power course through her. Not only that but she felt other things too: Xander and Camilla's feeling proud for her, Elise being amazed, and Leo and Corrin's jealousy. Especially that last one.
Garon cleared his throat. "Congratulations. You have received the Ganglari. Now, your next task is upon you. Since we only have so many-" A solider then appeared out of nowhere in front of Garon. "Milord, pardon for the interuption, but more prisoners from Hoshido have arrived." Garon gave probably the slightest smile in history. "Well, if that's the case, then instead of Kamui doing the task at hand, both of you will complete it."
Corrin gave a surprised look. "You mean we-"
"Yes. You both are doing this simple task. Defeat the prisoners and their commanders."
"Well why are we facing prisoners?"
"Because most of the army is in a training exercise right now."
"Why does it require almost the entire army?"
"Because it does. Plus, if we accidentally kill one of the prisoners, no one will care."
"Well-" Corrin was stopped by Kamui hitting him in the stomach and giving him the 'Just shut up' look. Kamui turned to face her father. "We are ready."
"Alright then. Bring in the prisoners!" The guards then brought the captured Hoshidians, with two of them appearing to be their leaders. One was a dark-skinned female, with the clothing that symbolized that she was from one of the continents various tribes. The other was a green haired male ninja, who looked surprisingly calm in the situation he was in.
Kamui felt Gunter, Felicia, and Jakob group up behind Corrin and her. Gunter got on his horse. "Now remember," Gunter started. "If we stay close together we will be able to support each other during a fight. And remember what weapons have a advantage over what." Corrin unbuckled his bronze sword. "Well, should we announce our selves?"
Kamui turned to face him. "Why?"
"Why shouldn't we? I mean they aren't being killed, are they? I mean, when peace comes, we could know them a little more."
'I wouldn't be too sure about that.' "But Corrin they're the enemy."
"Well, then they should know who they are facing."
"Yeah well it's a bad idea."
"Oh, Ms. Patriot herself thinks that-"
"I am Rinkah, daughter of the chief-tan of the Fire Tribe."
Kamui turned towards the dark-skinned woman-who's name is apparantly Rinkah- with a confused glance. "Why did you announce yourself?"
"It shows respect. Something you Nohrian's don't have."
Corrin stepped up from behind. "My apologies. I should have announced myself first. My name is Prince Corrin, and this is my sister Princess Kamui."
The ninja quickly glanced towards Kamui's sickly brother. "Wait. Did you say..."
Corrin looked at the ninja curiously. "Do you know me?"
Kamui hurriedly slapped the back of his head. "Enough chat. We need to get going."
"But-"
The ninja sighed. "You may call me Kaze. As you can tell, I'm a ninja. Prepare to meet your fate."
Kamui hurriedly got into a fighting stance, only to realize that the enemy was too far for her to actually attack. She heard Corrin tell Jakob and Felicia, who have remained silent the entire time, to get ready. She heard Gunter's armored horse clattering with every step. Then she felt it. It was natural feeling, one someone would get by eating, sleeping, or just simple things. She then preceded to move forward towards the collasped part of the area, only to stop when she felt the feeling at it's strongest. Kamui began to think how to tap into this power. Then it was done. All you had to do was mentally push a big button.
Instantly, a big ball of energy flowed from where Kamui was and destroyed the debris in the middle, clearing the area. Gunter looked pleased. "Looks like you found a healing ground. And it looks will fortified." Gunter looked at the others. "Now that Lady Kamui has cleared this area, we can use it as a fort of sorts.
5 minutes later...
"Gunter."
"Yes Lord Corrin?"
"This place is meant for three people! Four if the enemy showed up down south."
Jakob sighed. "Not the best idea we have ever had."
Felicia gasped. "Lord Corrin!"
"Yes?"
"Enemy reinforcements coming from the south!"
"Huh. I guess that's what Father meant when he said they have more prisoners."
Kamui looked at her brother and the enemy. "What do we do?"
Corrin turned towards Felicia. "What's on our left?"
Felicia turned to look. "Mostly men with clubs, with Rinkah leading them."
Corrin then turned to Jakob. "What's to our south?"
Jakob then looked for a half-second and turned back. "All katanna users."
Kamui then surveyed their right again. "Mostly katanna users. However, Kaze is leading up."
Corrin then took a second thinking. "Alright. Jakob cover the south end. Felicia stay between me and Jakob while I cover the left side. And-
"Are you insane!? Those clubs can hurt people badly, and we already know that you can't take a hit that well, let alone from Xander."
Corrin chuckled. "Relax. I'm quicker than I look. Besides, swords have the advantage over axes, but in this case clubs. So I will be fine." 'So you say.' "Anyway, Gunter will cover the right for a little bit, then when there is a opening, you need to move ahead of him and take out Kaze. If you two work together, you should be able to take them out while still being the leader."
"When haven't me and Gunter worked well." Out of all of her servants, Gunter was much closer to Kamui than the others, as he was the one who took care of her most of time and was the one who began teaching her how to fight. Gunter smirked. "Just stay behind me and attack when needed."
A few minutes passed and nothing happened. Then came the shuriken. About two inches from coming across her face, and Kamui would have lost her nose. She then heard the other clashes. Jakob tricking the samurai into hitting the wall, getting their katanas suck so he can make cuts for the knock out, Felicia throwing her dagger at both directions, Rinkah screaming at Corrin for dodging not just her but her men's attacks, and Gunter deflecting and dishing blows. Gunter then turned his head. "Now milady!" The Nohrian Princess didn't need to be told twice before running past Gunter. She directly went for the samurai in front of Gunter, defeating him in one hit after being weakened by him.
The other samurai came at her, each landing a blow at her. Each did some damage, but Kamui knew one thing from their stances: they're out for the kill. Kamui then dealt with each one, with Kaze being the only one standing. Kamui rushed to strike him, blade connecting the human body. Kaze winced, only to jump back a throw a shruiken. This time, however, it hit her in the shoulder. One thing she learned about daggers and shurikens were damage output. In order to deal the most damage, one must hit their opponent in the right places, with accurate precision. Kaze had hit Kamui in the collarbone, temporarily weakening her arm. 'Meaning less damage.' Kamui then jumped up and slam the flat end of Gangarli, causing the Hoshidian to fall down, defeated.
By the time Kamui stood up, it was over. Rinkah was on the floor, gasping for breath, while the rest of the Hoshidian prisoners were on the ground, doing the same. 'It's over.' She looked towards Corrin's direction and saw him with Jakob, checking if anyone was majorly hurt. Luckily, the forts healing tiles prevented any usage of Heal staffs.
Then clapping was heard. A metallic, loud but soft and slow clappping. "Well done. Oh, well done my children." Kamui turned towards her father, who had a unnatural like smile. "Now, all we need to do is execute them and go back to our business like nothing ever happened." Corrin perked up when he heard that. "Wait, what?" Garon then prepared a magical attack by weird hand motions that Kamui never really understood why you needed to do (even Leo gave her the 'I don't know why' look when she asked him one time), and out came the magic, completely obliterating the samurai before them.
'How come I knew this was going to happen? Xander told me yet I'm still shocked at this. Oh well nothing we could do.' Just as the last attack was going towards Kaze, Corrin jumped in midair. Most people would think Corrin was a fool for doing that. Kamui however, was not most people, as she saw him with a special shield that worked very well against magic. As Corrin deflected the attack, he was thrown back, awaiting trial.
…
Corrin blink a couple times before looking at the shield. 'These things do work.' Garon however, was not impressed. "Where did you get that!?"
"The merchant over there."
In the corner was a red-headed woman, counting various coins. "1205... 1206... 1207... Oh how I love the sound of money."
Garon looked back at Corrin. "Well, apart from that weird moment, why did you do what you just did?" Corrin stood up. "Because it's not right to kill unarmed Hoshidians. We de-"
"Xander kill your brother."
"You didn't let me finish!"
"Don't care. Kamui hurry up."
"But you told Xander do it."
"I don't care who does it! You can play 'Paper, Rock, Scissors' for all I care."
After Xander successfully beat Kamui at their match of 'PRS', Xander stood in front of Corrin, with Siegfried. Up until now, Corrin never had a good look at the divine blade of Nohr. The blade was probably the definition of darkness, with the metal representing the night of Nohr. But the menacing thing was the flames. The darkness didn't want to stop with the blade. No, the darkness had reached out and grabbed the fire that made it divine, and twist it into it's own way.
The Crown Prince of Nohr looked at Corrin for a while, eyes filled with disappointment. "You can stop this foolishness Corrin. All you need to do is move aside." Corrin got into position. "I'm sorry, but I can't do that."
"Then I guess it's the end of you." As Xander lifted his sword and was about to swing it, Corrin quickly thought his apologies to everyone. That was, until Leo killed the prisoners himself. "Father, I have dispatched the enemy that you were busy with."
"... I shall take my leave."
As Garon exited the area, Corrin quickly went up to Leo. "Why did you kill them?"
"Shh."
Xander approached one of the guards. "I want these bodies in my study. No one must be present."
"Yes sir." As the group of guards were retrieving the bodies and Kamui and Elise were dragging Camilla's unconscious body (she fainted when Garon ordered Corrin's death), Xander approached Corrin and Leo. "Damn it, don't do something like that."
"What do you mean?"
Leo chuckled. "You really think I killed them?"
"Huh?"
"Sleep spell. It won't last long though, so you need to hurry."
Corrin sighed in relief. "Thanks Leo. I owe you one."
"... Then don't mention the collar incident."
"And why am I not surprised."
…
Outside, above the capital. Deserted would be the first thing that comes to mind. And right it is. Above ground was so quiet, it made conversations above here, no matter how quiet, very loud. That's Xander told Corrin to make this as fast as possible.
Corrin huffed out a breath of air. "Well that's that you two. You can go on now."
Rinkah and Kaze were standing before him, with Kaze staring at him in silence, while Rinkah spat at his remark. "Off with you two? What are you, a pacifist."
"To an extent."
"... When I heard there was a Nohr prince and princess that lived in sheltered lifestyles, I didn't expect the prince to be a little bitch to the others."
If Xander was known to lose his cool, then Corrin would have brought Leo with them. But no one apparently told him that Xander was known to lose his cool easily, as Corrin was now trying to hold Xander back from killing the Flame Tribe woman, who ran off. Kaze however, was still holding his previous action.
'Its now or never.' "Kaze, is it okay for me to ask-" All Corrin did was blink. A man should not have disappeared that fast. But Kaze was no man. He was a Hoshidian ninja, known for their dangerous and experienced nature. "Ninja's are so cool." Corrin blurted out.
"Whatever little brother." Corrin then felt a liquid on him. At first he thought it was rain. The sky looked like it was going to rain. But no. It was sweat. "Is it just me, or is it hot?"
Xander looked at him weirdlly. "It's not that hot." Xander then looked like he had a panic attack. "We need to get you somewhere cool. Now." Corrin's face must have been red. He just felt it. That's when he put two and two together. "Oh. Heat stroke. That's what, the 3rd time this month?" The last thing he remembered blacking out was Camilla and Xander hurriedly walking to the sick bay.
Hah! You guys thought that I wasn't going to play up on the sickness trait? Well guess what, you're wrong. I did just do that. And apparently this bastard stills throughout a couple heat strokes. A month. Well here's a sneak peek at the next chapter:
"What did you arrest Hans for anyway?"
Xander sighed. "Well Kamui, let's just say it's a long story."
"Can't be that bad."
Flashback
"Are we sure this is the right place milord?"
"Yes it is. The dastard is in there, stealing all of our holiday pies. That sick bastard, did he think of the children when he committed this crime?"
What? At some point you need to make some humor into the story. Until next time!
