A/N: And I'm back with a new chapter and glad that everyone likes the previous chapter, and Rolf & Victor's addition was quite received. In this chapter, I'll be covering the first paralogue of the game where one of the game's ensemble darkhorses and my overall favorite Fire Emblem Awakening character will make his appearance. Who is this character? You'll see!
Number01BlazblueFan - I would love to add characters from Kagekurui, Bungou Stray Dogs and Radiant but in due time.
Synchro - all characters you mentioned will appear in future chapters and fics.
RubyBlack11 - there are two Tales characters making an appearance in this chapter.
And with that done, let's get this chapter started!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic.
-EARTH 419-
Halidom of Ylisse
The sun is about to see but everyone continues to journey towards their destination. Rolf van Kelamis and Pit has already recovered from the Pegasus' kick and is now having a conversation with Virion and Sully.
Speaking of conversation, Kenji Kazama and Rin Toosaka is having one with Robin and Frederick.
"So... we were there in the middle of the woods when all of a sudden the blonde bundle of annoyance and I started an argument on how to set a tent right...'' Kenji says, "... our argument are so loud, it attracted a lot of bears.'' he said, "And the next thing we know... the bears chases us all around our campsite." he finished with a blank look.
"How did you survived that bear attack?'' Robin asked.
"We've climbed the nearest and biggest tree, we stayed up that tree until the bears left... which unfortunately took a long time... sevens hours to be exact." Kenji replied with a still blank look.
Rin snorted, "Wow... sounds like something Kirito and the others did when they went camping.'' she mused.
"How so?'' Frederick asked.
"Like Kenji and his merry-men of morons, Kirito and the others climbs up a tree when they got chased by wolves." Rin replied, "They managed to drive the wolves away by throwing small explosives.'' she said.
"What's up with you people getting chased animals?" Frederick asked in bewilderment.
"I've been asking that question myself numerous times." Kenji grumbled.
As everyone continues to walk forward, Lissa noticed three people up ahead of them, "Hey... who are those people?'' she pointed out.
Everyone looks forward and saw three people walking head of them. Kenji, Rin, Stahn Aileron, Pit, Ram, Rem and Rolf's eyes widen as they immediately recognized the three people walking ahead of them, two young men and one young women to be exact.
The first young man has a fair skin tone, a dark-brown bushy hair and a narrowed eyes concealed by a dark sunglasses. He wears a flak jacket over a shinobi attire. His outfit consists of a grey shirt with matching pants under his light-grey button-up jacket. The jacket also has a hood which he keeps over his head, a bandana-style forehead protector and dark-blue sandals. This is Shino Aburame.
The second young man has a messy brown hair and has brown eyes. He wears a black turtlenecked full bodysuit with white linings underneath a red & black cropped jacket with blue & white linings and a yellow lightning-like flare design at the sides, black strapped belt with a wide silver buckle, white gloves and a red arm-shieled on his left arm, knee boots with silver shin guards and padding. This is Kor Meteor.
The young woman has a short black hair and has purple eyes. She wears a short crop vest strapped two bulky shoulder armor over an orange crop top, black shorts with green & orange belt, black thigh-high socks, white boots, black arms-sleeves and orange gloves. This is Rutee Katrea.
"Ah! Rutee!" Stahm called out.
"Alongside Kor and Shino!" Ram added.
Shino, Rutee and Kor turns around and saw them, "Stahn!" Rutee replied in glee, "And the other guys!" she added.
Ram facefaulted, "Who the hell is she calling the other guys." she grumbled in annoyance.
"You know those people?'' Chrom asked.
"Friends of ours from the guild." Kenji replied, "And the girl over there is Stahn's girlfriend.'' he pointed out with a grin which earns him a glare from the spiky-haired blonde.
"But what are they doing here?'' Robin asked.
Rin shrugged her shoulders, "Either the guild send them here to help us or something different." she replied.
Shino, Rutee and Kor then met up with them, "Hey, everyone.'' Rutee greeted before winking at Stahn, "Hello, my prince."she teased as Stahn rolls his eyes in annoyance.
"Great to see you guys, too." Kenji greeted back, "But what are you guys doing here?'' he asked.
"We're just about to make our way towards Ylisse from Regna Ferox when we came across you guys.'' Kor replied with a smile.
"Woah! Back up there a minute... you came from Regna Ferox?!" Pit pointed out with a surprise look.
Shino nodded, "Yes." he confirmed, "Six of us went towards Regna Ferox for a task, three members of our group stayed there while three of us decided to head towards Ylisse since we heard that you're there.'' he explained, "But it looks like you guys are heading towards Regna Ferox." he pointed out.
Rin nodded, "Indeed.'' she affirmed, "Prince Chrom's country is currently at war with another country called Plegia and they want to enlist aid from Regna Ferox." she explained.
"Well... good luck with that, the folks back there are pretty on high-alert at the moment, they were pretty hostile when we made our first presence there." Rutee stated with hands on her hips.
Stahn crosses his arms, "I see... what did you do this time?'' he asked with a raised eyebrow.
Rutee facefaulted, "For you information, I have done nothing to anger them." she replied.
"What's going on over there?'' Chrom asked in concern.
"Aside from having some sort of tournament." Shino spoke, "The country is on high-alert for any intruders from Plegia and they'll confront anyone they find suspicious.'' he explained.
"That's concerning.'' Robin muttered before turning to Chrom, "What should we do now, Chrom?'' she asked.
"We pressed on forward, we'll figure out things once we get there.'' Chrom replied.
"Hopefully." Kenji added.
Before anyone could speak, they saw a young boy, same age as Lissa, running towards them. The young boy has a messy brown hair and has brown eyes. He wears a blue & dark-blue tunic shirt with a string tied around his waist over a white collared shirt, light-gray pants and brown boots. His most notable feature is the cooking pot on his head and the cross-shaped scar on his left cheek.
"Halp!" the boy shouted, "You gots to help us!" he cried, "I'm beggin' you, milords!" he pleaded.
"Woah! What got him so scared?'' Ram asked in confusion.
The boy then stops in front of them as Chrom spoke, "Slow down. What happened?" he asked.
Suddenly, they saw a man, a Brigand to be precise, running towards them and his eyes are dead set on the boy.
The Brigand grinned evilly, "Oy! There's the wee piglet!" he exclaimed.
Chrom gritted his teeth, "…Great. Bandits." he muttered.
"Everywhere we go... there are always bandits." Kenji grumbled.
"And men... that bandit is ugly...'' Kor commented in disgust.
The Brigand the noticed everyone, "What's this? A little lording come to watch over his chattel?" he mused, "Haw ha—Aw, damn me!" he tried to let out a laugh when he suddenly recognized whom he is dealing with, "Sh-Shepherds!" he squawked in panic.
"That's right." Chrom affirmed, "So, what'll it be?" he asked as he brought out his blade, "Run and live? Or fight and die?" he suggested pointing his weapon at the Brigand.
The Brigand gritted his teeth, "Rrgh!" he grunted before making a run for it.
"Yeah! That's right, run! You big piece of shit!" Stahn shouted.
Chrom then turns to the boy, "Quickly, lad. What happened here?" he asked in concern.
"Y-yes, milord! Right away, milord! …Er, if it please Your Graciousness." the boy spoke nervously.
"Maybe just hold off on titles for now." Rin advised.
"What's your name?" Chrom asked.
"Donny." the boy replied, "Er, that is, Donnel... Your Majestyful." he clarified, "I live in the village just beyond, sir." he said.
"I guess that'll do." Chrom said, "Now, what happened?" he asked.
"That rotten-toothed, pig-stinkin' bandit you just ran off attacked us!" Donnel replied, "Er, pardon my language, You Lordliness." he apologized.
Stahn then spoke, "No problem." he said while pointing a finger at Kenji, "His mouth is a lot worse that you are." he mused as Kor grabs him and puts him on a headlock.
Donnel then continued, "I'm the only one what got away, and even then just barely." he stated, "They were roundin' up others to haul 'em off to a bandit cam...'' he explained.
"Those fiends! How dare they ransack a village full of innocent people!" Rolf exclaimed in anger.
"Took the words right out from my mouth!" Sully said.
"Please, sir! You gots to save them folks!" Donnel pleaded, "My ma's one of 'em, and… she's all I got in this world!" he cried, "Please, Your Royal Highness!" he begged.
Chrom gritted his teeth, "This blasted war seems to spawn more evils by the day." he muttered in disbelief, "All right, Donny. We'll save your ma." he declared.
"Aw, thank you, milord! Thank you!" Donnel said in gratitude.
Rolf then got on Victor and brought out his harpoon, "Pot wearing Donnel-boy! Please lead us to your village!" he commanded, "We will help vanquished those hooligans that ransacked yer village!" he declared.
Donnel nodded, "Just follow me, everyone.'' he replied.
"A little detour before heading to Ferox!" Pit mused.
Rutee then steps forward, "Need some help everyone.'' she offered, "We figure that the three of us should at least give you guys a hand before we continue our way towards Ylisse." she stated.
Chrom nodded, "Much appreciated." he replied in gratitude.
-BREAK-
Night time has arrived at a small village. The Farfort is a small village on an island in Southeastern Ylisse. This is Donnel's village and it's currently at the hands of a group of bandits. The villagers are seen held hostage in the middle of the place surrounded by armed bandits.
Meanwhile, the Brigand from earlier is currently talking to the leader of the leader of the bandits is an ugly middle-aged man has a neck-length slicked back red hair, brown eyes, faded facial expression and has red marks on his face. He wears a brown furred shoulder cape, brown wooden arm circlets, wooden arm gauntlets, brown baggy pants tied by strings with a large circular buckle and sandals. This is Roddick.
"And you're sure a'this?" Roddick asked.
"On the grave of my sainted mother, I swear it." the Brigand replied, "It was Chrom and his Shepherds, and no mistake!" he affirmed.
Roddick chuckled, "Heh heh heh. A fancy lord'll fetch a high ransom from noble folk." he mused, "We'll have the little man squealin' for mercy in no time!" he declared.
Then a woman from the hostages spoke, "We got nothin' left to take, sirs!" she exclaimed, "Please, let our children go!" he cried.
The woman slightly portly, she has a brown hair tied in a short, low ponytail and has brown eyes. She wears a green and black dress that nearly reaches her toes, and she wears brown sandals. This is Donnel's mother.
"Quit yer bleatin'!" Roddick yelled at her.
"Oy, Roddick!" the Brigand spoke, "I think this cow's the mum of the brat what ran away." he pointed out.
Roddick looks at her and grinned, "Say, I know this one." he mused, "You're the wife of the man what broke my rib last time we were 'ere." he pointed out.
"And you killed him for it, monster!" Donnel's mother spatted, "I wish he'd done for you first!" she exclaimed in pure hatred.
"Small wonder the brat's got more brass than brains if you're his mum." Roddick mused, "Guess we'll see for ourselves when we catch him, eh?" he said, "Maybe we'll even make ya watch as we gut him! Bwa ha ha!" he said while letting out a laugh.
"N-no! Please, he's just a boy!" Donnel's mother cried.
"Bwa-ha-ha! I don't care!" Roddick exclaimed in glee.
"Gods... help us..." Donnel's mother cried.
-BREAK-
Meanwhile we see everyone at a forest near the village with Donnel leading them.
"This here's where they've taken up camp, Your Lordshipness." Donnel pointed out with his finger pointing towards North.
"Stick to one title, ya dimwitt!" Kenji exclaimed in annoyance.
"Er... right. Thanks, Donny." Chrom said, "Stay close, now." he advised.
This taken Donnel aback, "Beg pardon, milord?" he spoke, "You don't mean…?" he trails as he realized what Chrom meant, "I... I can't fight, sir!" he reasoned, "I ain't never even stuck a pig before!" he added,
Chrom was surprise by this, "Oh, sorry. I just assumed...'' he apologized, "I mean... look, just stay here. You'll be fine." he advised.
"I wish I was strong as you sirs and madams!" Donnel said, "Kick that scum out single handed, I would!" he cheered.
"Then you should fight and grow stronger." Chrom ordered.
"But I ain't-" Donnel tried to say but Chrom interrupted.
"No man is born a warrior, Donny." Chrom spoke, "And farm work makes for fine training - a sickle's not far from a sword, after all." he said, "Bandits may be tougher than wheat, but the principle's the same." he stated.
"Warrior-slash-Prince Chrom-boy is right, Pot-wearing Donnel-boy." Rolf spoke, "A farmer is as tough as a warrior! Not only a farmer must protect his or her livelihood from wolves and other predators, a farmer also must protect his or her village from hooligans such as those bandits!" he stated with a proud smile.
"Wow, Rolf! Best speech you had so far." Ram mused.
Donnel looks around at everyone before letting out a sigh, "A-all right, milord." he replied, "As you say, I'm no warrior. But these're my people." he said, "I gots to do what I can!" he said in determination.
Chrom nodded, "Everyone in place?" he asked.
Donnel gulped, "R-ready!" he replied nervously.
Lissa then pats his shoulder, "Don't worry... everything is going to be all right.'' she reassured with a smile,
Donnel slightly blushed, "O... Okay..." he replied.
-BREAK-
Meanwhile back at the village. As the villagers prayed for someone to save, the bandits walks around goofing around with each other while talking how much they want to kill the people here.
Roddick is seen sharpening his knife when the Brigand from earlier is seen running towards him, "Roddick! Roddick! They're here!" he called out getting his attention, "The shepherds are h-" he tried to say only for a morning star to smash on his head, killing him instantly.
The morning start then retracted back to Rem as everyone arrives at the village.
Roddick grinned as he stares at the new arrivals, "Well, well... if isn't it Prince Chrom and his Shepherds.'' he said, "This is going to be interesting.'' he mused.
Kenji then steps forward, "Shut up ugly, we're taking the village out of your grasp.'' he declared with a glare.
And with that... the two factions charges towards each other as the battle unfolds!
Get Ready For Battle! No Escape!
BEGIN!
(Play Fire Emblem Awakening OST - Divine Decree)
"Fight and get stronger, he says..." Donnel muttered, "Guess it can't hurt to try." he said, "I sure hope I don't get in the way! Gosh, that would be just awful...'' he stated.
Shino calmly let's out a swarm of insects from his sleeves, the insects then quickly waves towards the bandits, pinning them all on the ground while squirming in fear. One bandit tried to strike Shino from behind but the shinobi simply dodges and quickly punches the bandit on the face, knocking him out.
Miriel charges up magic in her hands as a bolt of lighting strike down on one bandit killing him on the process while Vaike squats down as he sizes up another bandit before charging towards him, jumping up high before bringing down his axe on his target, killing the bandit down.
Sully charges forward while riding on her horse as she swung her Iron Lance and hits her target on the head while Virion brought out his bow and arrow while aiming it at another bandit before shooting his arrow towards his target, hitting him directly on the head.
Kellam stomps his foot on the ground as he glares at a bandit as he charges forward and jabs his lance towards his target, creating a hole on his target's chest while Stahl charges forward while riding on his horse as he swung his Iron Sword and hits a bandit, killing him.
Stahn charges forward and swung his sword at a bandit and immediately decapitates him while Rutee charges towards another bandit, she then performs an upward slash in the air hitting her target, followed by a diagonal slash that leads her back to the ground as the bandit crashes down to the ground.
Kor slashes his sword horizontally to the right hitting one bandit on the process, emitting a series of slashes at various angles upon the target while Rin outstretched her arms forward before firing dark-red magical shots towards her targets, killing them one by one.
Ram and Rem works together by taking down every bandits on their paths, Ram then shoots out a slash of wind that cuts one bandit in half while Rem smashes her Morning Star down on one bandit's head, crushing his on the process.
Pit then began firing numerous arrows towards his targets, defeating them one by one. Pit then brought out a cannon and quickly fires it towards another group of bandits, blasting them off the ground.
Frederick charges forward on his horse while he raised his lance up high as his horse trotted it's way towards a bandit before stabbing it down with his lance on his chest while Robin charges her hands with magic before shooting out a magical beam towards another bandit, blasting him to pieces.
Lissa brought up her staff as she fires out a magical spell towards a bandit, making him explode while Chrom pulls out his sword from the ground before charging towards another bandit before swinging his sword at his target, hitting it across it's chest.
Rolf & Viktor charges forward as the former brought out a large hammer before smashing his hammer on every bandits on their path, smashing every bandits' heads into bits.
Donnel twirled a massive log above his head, "C'mon, Donny!" he shouted charging forward thrusting the log towards one bandit with all might at towards the head, beheading the scoundrel on the process.
Kenji then faces Roddick, "Time them castle whelps learned what us wild-born men can do!" Roddick mused.
Kenji charges towards the Roddick as he began to hit him with his briefcase. He swung his unorthodox weapon towards Roddick's neck before smashing down his briefcase on top of his head causing him to fall down to the ground, Kenji then finishes him by stomping the his head hard to the ground.
"Gahaugh! Nngh... This ain't... where..." Roddick grunted before dying.
BREAK OUT!
And with every bandits taken care off, the group has saved the village, the villagers and their livelihoods.
Pit pats his hands, "Welp! That takes care of them!" he mused.
Rolf nodded, "Indeed! The hooligans are no match for the son of shepherd and friends!" he declared proudly.
"We did it! We're rid of them bandits for good and all!" Donnel cheered.
"A worthy first victory, Donny." Chrom praised, "You fought well." he said.
"I'll say... he has potential." Kenji pointed out.
Donnel then looks around and saw his mother, "Ma! Ma, it's me!" he called out to her.
"Oh, Donny!" Donnel's mother cried in relief as she embraces her son, "Thank goodness you're safe! I was worried near to death, boy! I can't thank you enough for savin' my son and our village, milord." she said in gratitude, "...Donny! Where are your manners?! Take a knee and thank His Lordness!" she advised.
Donnel rubs the back of his head, "Er, I can't begin to repay all what you done for us, sir! Th-thank you!" he said in gratitude.
"You led the charge, Donny." Chrom pointed out, "We just picked off the stragglers. Hone your potential and use it to keep this village safe." he advised
And with that, the group decided to take their leave when Donnel spoke, "W-wait! Please!" he called.
Everyone turns back to him, Chrom then spoke, "Something wrong?" he asked.
Donnel rubs the back of his head, "I has a request, sir. If it please Your Gracelines..." he says, "Take me with you, milord! Lemme be a Shepherd like you! I'm good with livestock, I am! Please, sir!" he exclaimed.
"Hush now, you fool boy!" Donnel's mother scolded.
"I want to hone my... whatever he said." Donnle said, "I want to keep this place safe!" he exclaimed, "I never thought I was good for nothin' more than shovelin' dirt..." he said, "But milord showed me there's more I can do. More I needs to be doing!" he claimed.
"You needs be knowin' your place, boy! A farmhand's no fit for a royal-" Donnel's mother tried to reason but was interrupted.
"Actually, we'd be thrilled to have him." Chrom spoke, "The Shepherds need every good man we can find, and your son fought bravely." he said with a smile.
"Y-you're very kind to say as much, Your Lordshipness, but..." Donnel's mother tried to reason but she then let's out a sigh, "Well, you're a man grown now, Donny. I s'pose you can make up your own mind." she said.
"Aw, Ma…" Donnel said.
"You just come home safe, love." Donnel's mother advised, "I'll see that the village is still standin' when you return a hero." she said, "...Well?! Off with you, then! Glory's waiting', boy!" she cheered.
"I ain't fightin' for glory, Ma." Donnel said, "I'm fightin' for you!" he claimed, "But if I do find some glory, I'll be sure to bring it home for you!" he said with a smile.
And with that, the group alongside Donnel left the village as Donnel's mother watches them go.
Donnel's mother let's out a sigh, "Just come home alive, Donny." she said with a smile.
-BREAK-
Later back on the road to Regna Ferox, Rutee, Kor and Shino decided to head towards Regna Ferox.
"So, your heading towards Ylisse?'' Rin pointed out.
Kor nodded, "Yeah." he confirmed, "Might as well head there and see if there's anything we could do to help while you guys on Regna Ferox." he stated.
Rutee crosses her arms, "Hopefully... we don't get any hostile reactions this time around.'' she grumbled.
"You won't... unless you do something that warrant hostility that is.'' Stahn pointed out earning him a stink eye from his girlfriend.
Chrom chuckled, "Anyway... if you ever meet the Exalt, please tell her that we're doing fine." he said.
Shino nodded, "Will do." he replied.
Frederick then spoke, "I think it's about time we continue our travel." he suggested.
"Well then, we'll see you guys again in Ylisse." Rutee said, "See ya, my prince.'' she said with a wink to Stahn whom rolled his eyes but smiled nonetheless.
And with that, the two sides parted ways as they pressed on towards their destinations.
Rin the spoke, "By the way... did anyone of you ask who the other three that stayed back in Regna Ferox?'' she asked.
"You know... that completely slips off my mind." Kenji replied.
And I'm done with this chapter, I hope you all enjoy the cover of the game's first paralogue.
These are the characters that debuted in this chapter:
Shino Aburame is from the Naruto series
Kor Meteor is from Tales of Hearts
Rutee Katrea is from Tales of Destiny
Donnel, Donnel's Mother and Roddick are from Fire Emblem Awakening
I believe you guys have figured by now that Donnel is my all time favorite character from Fire Emblem Awakening and believe it or not, Donnel is pretty popular. I mean, Donnel had a lot of players to restart the game just for him, let that sink in. Also, don't worry, Shino, Kor and Rutee will appear again in later chapters.
Next chapter... the gang arrives at Regna Ferox!
Until then paalam!
