Once again. I don't own Fire emblem. Off topic: Chapter 18x in FE 7! Booya!
It took several days of resting on the stepping-stone isles and flying by dawn to finally reach the island of talons. They would rest a bit
there and then be on their way to the island of man. Upon arriving, however, they are greeted by a horrible sight...
Exhausted but triumphant, Alos and Lilith arrived at the islands port-village: Ranola. But when Lilith saw how torn up the village was, she
couldn't help but reach out for the people.
"Alos...this is horrible! What happened here? It's so...so hellish." Lilith turned to her older brother for an answer. "Temia Xan is mostly
plains and the people here worship the earth. There must have been a hurricane. The clawed would be hard-pressed to put up resistance
to something of that force with little resources. They would only be able to flee if that happened. It seems that they've come back to re-
build the city." Alos said.
"Can't we help them?" Lilith pleaded. "They look like they're managing things fine. Besides, we have to be off of the island as soon as
possible if we are to complete our journey." He replied. "But-" "Lilith, get behind me!" Alos said urgently. Scared by his tone, Lilith
quickly obeyed.
"Do you have time to spare, strangers?" A clawed man asked. He had unkempt green hair and piercing purple eyes. "Sorry, but no." Alos
said sharply. The clawed shook his head. "You're an awfully defensive fellow. But I suppose we all have our reasons. You seem like a
wise man though..." "King Xacani! Why do you converse with these people?" A stern looking clawed woman asked the man. "It is
important to know about your people, don't you think Lorna?" The man asked with a laugh. "But these are notour people!" She barked.
"The milita needs your advice on a course of action, and..." "Wait, you're going to war?" Lilith asked anxiously. "Yes, we are going to aid
the tailed." King Xacani said. "We are very poor and vulnerable to attack right now. The tailed are very resourceful. Having them on our
side is a plus!"He explained. "They can protect us from bandits." "Come, Lilith! We're leaving!"Alos said angirly. Not wanting to upset
her brother, Lilith followed quickly.
"Those wretched demons!" Alos yelled, slamming his fist on the ground. "Alos, you may not agree with them, but Xacani is only doing
what he thinks is best for his people..." Lilith said carefully. "What do you know of warfare? You are a weak girl!" He growled at her. "I
have some knowledge of battle. I am always practicing with my wind tome. I even took it with us!" Lilith showed him the light-green
book. "Think what you will sister, we need to find a place to sleep..."
The pair finally agreed on an old run-down hut that no longer had any inhabitants. "It's not a luxury...but it will protect us from the
elements." Lilith said reasuringly.
During the night a man with a small group of at least 4 or 5 other men was surveying the area. "Lookie here mates! That house has some
people sleeping in it." The leader said, pointing. "D'ya reckon they have any valuables on 'em boss?" One of the lackies asked. "They
don't look very poor. I'll betcha that pretty lass has a trinket or two. Alright men, charge that house and steal what ya find!"
Alos was woken up by his sister crying. "What's going on?" He asked, reaching for his sword. "Bandits! Brother, there are bandits near
the house!" Alos quickly snapped to attention. "Shoot! There's too many for me to take on my own..." He muttered. "Let me fight with
you! I can fight from afar with my magic!" Lilith cried. "No. I can't risk you getting hurt, Lilith. Go upstairs and hide." Lilith started to
object, but Alos shoved her to the stairs. "I can atleast try to hold them off!"
Lilith hurried up the steps of the house. "If I hurry, I can help pick off bandits that are outside..." Lilith said to herself. When she got to the
window, she could already clearly see that the bandit's power far exceeded that of her brother. Quickly, Lilith flung open the window and
aimed awind magic at one of the further away bandits. She was greeted by a cry of agony that made her wince, but she was sure that it
would help her brother.
When Alos felt a strong wind nearby, he was certain that Lilith was fighting them too. But Lilith wouldn't be near strong enough to handle
the bandits if they got inside of the house. With a spurt of strength, he managed to fell one of thebandits by stabing them in the chest, but
there were still 3 more. "Lilith, I'm so sorry..." He murmured to himself. "Don't be sorry yet! Nya!" A familiar voice called.
Narina leptonto the scene and began decimating the bandits with her power over water. Combined with his sword and Lilith's weak
wind magic, the three managed to kill all butthe injured one, who ran away in fright.
"That was a close call there. Nya." She said. "Narina, we can't thank you enough. It seems that your watertravel is almost as fast as my
brother's wings!" Lilith said with a smile. "Your timing was impeccable." Alos nodded. "Friends help others, nya. I saw fighting and
recognized your swordplay, nya." Narina commented. "So, I guess you er...heard aboutking Xacani's decision, nya?" The two of them
nodded. "Well, we can talk in the morning though, nya." Everyone agreed about this and lay down for a good night's sleep.
"The clawed obviously aren't our friends. We're leaving soon. You souldn't tary here any longer than necessary, Narina." Alos told the
tailed girl. She nodded in agreement. "I just want to do a bit of information hunting nya. I'll catch up to you in a day or two, nya!" She
called, hurrying off. "I guess our only hope for now is that the humans help us, right Alos?" Lilith asked. "Mm..." Alos nodded. "I hear that
a healer named Lily is living on the island with a tailed. She's renowned for her kindess and willingness to help others in need. If anyone
should listen to us on the island of man, it'll be her. Lilith nodded again. "Well brother, I guess it's time to set off again!" Alos picked her
up and started to fly in the direction of the island of man. Temia Sou.
There, they will meet a new and unexpected companion in their quest...
Well, this is even longer than the last one, and I've managed to actually get into something that resembles the Fire Emblem tradition of fighting people soon after the start of the story. Lily and Alos are Kusabi's. Everyone else is mine. Ciao.