A/N Well, this took a bit longer than I expected to get finished. I blame my other projects that were eating my time up. Anyways, thank you to all those that have been sticking with it.
Yeah, I don't own Fire Emblem, so sad for me.
Ike smirked as yet again, his trainees were nearly tripping over each other to take a swing at him. It had reminded him of when Boyd and himself had tried to land a hit on his father. He wondered a bit if his father had been like this when teaching both of them. At the time, he had concentrated more on actually trying to land a blow on the enemy. At least the sons of nobles he had to train were willing to learn, as he had known quite a few who just wanted to sound impressive and not actually work at it. Titania's advice had served him well, he knew who the parents of each of his trainees were, but by pretending he could not gave them the idea that he would not play favorites, which prevented many of the problems he had expected.
His next swing dropped the last trainee, and as usual, it was Paris, the boy Sothe had suggested. "That's enough for today, good job." The grins that met the statement gave a light boost to his pace as he headed out to find out what Soren had planned for him. Though he did know that he would be stuck forcing Makalov to work shortly. It did keep Oscar around longer, so it was worth it, as the other cooks were starting to shape up because of his instruction.
His thoughts were interrupted as Sothe ran towards him,
"Hey, did you get your orders yet for what do when the apostle comes?" The young man was grinning, as when people of other countries came, Soren would require him to stay around. Micaiah also seemed happier as well, which was good, as some of the soldiers were quite affected by her mood.
"Let me guess, I get to escort her around, don't I?"
"Good, I won't have to waste my time telling you then." He pivoted as saw Soren was walking towards them. "Fortunately this time there won't be any dancing going on." He shrugged as Sothe nodded his head. "Though if all goes well, negotiations with the beast and bird tribes will fall into place." As the three continued to walk down the hallway, Soren started to open his mouth when Ike interrupted,
"Don't worry, I'll make sure to avoid the forbidden topics, such as whom you are going to marry." Soren's left eyebrow started to twitch. "The guards have been prepped and forewarned that if they are not acceptable in their actions, they will be given the Makalov training regiment. This forewarning should also help indicate to him when he comes that he will not be slacking off." The twitch vanished at the news while Sothe wondered,
"When exactly are we expecting Gallia and Serenes representatives to be coming?"
"Gallia's group will be here the evening after Sanaki leaves, Skrimir as usual did not plan well and Serenes is planning to meet her on the way back, much to the Apostle's soon-to-be chagrin. So they will be here the day after, though they will not be staying unlike Skrimir." Sothe saluted as he walked off, leaving the two friends behind.
"The Crimea attachment should be arriving after we finish up with Naesala, so you will have your hands full." He nodded as he continued to follow Soren. "Though it does make it easier for you not having to be at the next assembly." He chuckled as Soren gave him a look. "Let me know if any of the nobles' sons say anything that might be pertinent for me to know." With that, Soren waved him off as the two separated.
Upon reaching his room, he saw Pelleas pacing outside of his colossal room.
"General Ike, the Wyvern Forces are ready to move out." The man started wringing his hands, though at least the pacing stopped.
"You should be fine, Tauroneo vouches for them. What's wrong?"
"Almedha is not happy I am leaving. She is also not happy with me giving up the throne."
"That is because she probably prefers having you as a son than Soren." Pelleas paused his hand wringing. "She is also riding an emotional wave because her view of her son has changed few times this last year." The younger man nodded. "What else is bothering you? If it is the fact that you do not feel you are ready to be our ambassador to Crimea, do you really think that Soren would send someone he believes would ruin Daein's relationship with one of its neighbors?"
"Thanks, Ike. It is a good feeling to find out that I made the right decision in letting Soren know about his heritage." He started walking past Ike before pausing and turning around. "Do you know if Soren was actually serious about his advances towards Lucia?" Ike shook his head as he waited silently, "well it's just I have heard a few of the nobles talking about it. I didn't know if he needed to know, but I can at least not hint something different than he wants." With that statement, he rushed off. Ike sighed as he pushed open his door, another item to bring up to Soren tomorrow. He pulled out his old cloak and after changing, laid it on top of himself and fell asleep.
OoOoO
"When are you going to return Ragnell?" The short, purple haired Empress demanded as her two guards flanked her.
"I was under the impress it was a gift, and if I understand right, refusing the empress's gift could result in me getting killed. I've already antagonized you enough I assume."
"You know as well as I do that it was for keeping you and Soren safe while traveling to check the other continents."
"And the fact that it is safer in his hands than inside a Begnion guard house hasn't come up yet because?" Sothe wondered as he walked up as Ike nodded to him.
"Why does my sister put up with you anyways?" Sanaki responded as a small smile started to appear on her face.
"Sister?" Ike asked as he started numbering something off on his fingers.
"Oh, he doesn't know, Micaiah and I are related. Lehran confirmed it for us after defeating Ashera." Sanaki smirked at the former mercenary who nodded and added,
"That explained why you and her have similar eyes."
"And why exactly were you staring at our eyes?" Sanaki stared at the man while standing as straight as possible.
"Simple, watching how future employers' eyes shift around or how well they are willing to keep eye contact helps in identifying those that have something hidden, and I needed to keep an eye out for Micaiah when she wanted me to start her plan at the ball held in honor of the treaty between Daein and Crimea."
"And the Savior of Tellius was forced to dance, then?" Sanaki questioned.
"Actually, after Mist taught me a bit, I wouldn't say I was forced." He clarified as he thought back to the evening. After Mist commented how it was similar to learning movements for fighting, he turned it into a mental spar. He mentioned it to Tauroneo afterwards who commented that his father had done so as well. That and he had interesting conversations with the noblewomen he talked to. His reputation of not dealing with being a noble seemed to have spread around. Watching how Sanaki was reacting was slightly worrisome though. She wore the smirk well, as her hands moved together with her fingers touching at the tip.
"Tanith, Sigrun, how has the filtering of the Holy Guard going?"
"It is going well, most that disagreed are stepping down and in exchange they will not be punished."
"Which puts the force back to how strong?"
"We are at seventy percent strength." Sigrun answered while Tanith scowled.
"Sigrun, he is no longer leading the apostle's forces, he is a member of an opposing country, which has had a history of aggression with ours."
"You do realize that Daein is the weakest militarily, if Queen Elincia and I were not so willing to support you, there were those in Gallia who suggested we just have Crimea absorb Daein." Sanaki rebuked.
"Actually, it wouldn't have mattered if Crimea and Begnion said no to a treaty with Daein. As long as the treaty did not require Gallia to fight Crimea, Skrimir will sign one with us. He wanted Soren as Gallia's tactical advisor after the Laguz-Begnion War." Sanaki scowled while he and Sothe chuckled. The two guards at the entryway saluted the group. "Let Soren know that the empress has arrived." The guard nodded as she went inside and quickly returned, while holding the door. Allowing the visitors to enter first, he saw Soren, Micaiah, and Tauroneo standing there looking over a document. Soren looked up and caught Ike's gaze who bowed and walked off. Their conversation earlier had implied that him not being there would be a sign to Sanaki that the negotiations would be at a more equal standing. While his relationship with Elincia was on a much more friendly and fair footing, Sanaki often had Ike do dirty work for her, and often while tricking him into doing so. He might have argued that he is the only one she has dealt with that treated her more like the thirteen year old she was more than the ruler of the strongest beorc nation, if doing so did not get him stuck in another boring meeting. While Soren aimed for his meetings to be as efficient as possible, they would never be that interesting to him. Deciding that seeing if someone was willing to test their skills, Ike moved towards the training area. While it was likely that Sanaki would complain about his state if he had to escort them even more, Sigrun would find it humorous as Tanith would make sure not to say anything. Sothe had stayed with the two guards, probably to talk with Micaiah afterwards.
"General Ike, I thought I might get lucky and you would be here." The younger, brown-haired man smiled as he rushed over. Unlike Mia, who seemed to fight to prove herself and show that she was not just playing around, Edward just seemed to enjoy the challenge of sparring. One other enjoyment for sparring with him was he never complained about the time of day, or if he was running late. "So, the apostle is here then?" Another nod as the two separated as Ike walked over and tossed a trainer to his opponent.
"Prepare yourself." As the slight grin appeared as the two charged. The grin grew larger as Ike realized that Edward picked up even more from Zihark for his fighting style. While it varied compared to Mia, all three went with fast, quick strikes, and all attempted to sneak in close, so that he would be unable to leverage his superior strength.
Edward swung again as the two weapons collided as Ike moved to force him onto the defensive. A quick feint, followed by a stab low forced his opponent to back pedal and as he brought it up for another swing-
"Ike is it true that one of Sanaki's conditions for the peace treaty was that you would marry her?" Leonardo had rushed in as Ike had turned to face him. That did not seem right, besides-
His thoughts were interrupted by the sound of clanking as his practice sword hit the stone floor. Turning to Edward, he noticed that his opponent was staring at the downed weapon as if it was an illusion. Well, he should have known that he would not have waited.
"Good job, Edward. No, Leonardo, I have not heard anything about that, though I would appreciate that you would not spread that around. That goes for you too." Edward nodded swiftly as Leonardo leaned against the wall. "I already had people thinking that I liked Aimee, if people thought I liked a thirteen year old…"
"But, according to Sothe you never seemed to care what others thought?" Leonardo wondered as Edward still stood looking at his sword.
"It's more that some of the nobles have relatives that young that would attempt to gather my attention now, instead of a few years down the road. Not all of us can be lucky and meet our own Priscilla." Leonardo flushed as he stared down at the ground. Ike had noticed that his fellow rider had snuck off with Darin's youngest granddaughter. She had been friendly, but when she talked to Ike, he noticed that she had been making discreet looks in the marksmen's direction.
"Yeah, I'll keep it quiet, though I did want to talk to you about something that I noticed at the last general assembly meeting." Ike nodded as motioned Edward to pick up the swords. "It's just that Alan seems to have the most ideas that Soren agrees to."
"Well he seems to have the better ideas of the bunch. But if you think it is something Soren should know about or it keeps coming up, let him know. He would look at me funny if I mentioned it to him." Leonardo pushed himself off of the wall and turned to his friend,
"Edward, we better go for a walk, if I went back to my room, the servants would think I need to get ready earlier." The other young man rushed over.
"I can't believe it! I beat Ike, I so have to tell Mia." He threw his arm over his friend as the two walked off. Ike just shook his head as he moved to replace the trainers. Pity, he could have used that fight as a good lesson for his pupils for watching themselves while training.
Perhaps he should not have put off changing until as late as possible, the servants had been extra rushed and grumpier than usual. At least Oscar made the feast quite enjoyable, unfortunately, it seemed that the servants' annoyance with him had somehow transferred to Sanaki and Tanith, as the table seating had placed him between the two. Micaiah sat between Tanith and Sigrun, while Tauroneo took the other side of Sigrun. Soren was flanked by Sanaki and Sothe, who as usual seemed to act as though the food would vanish if he did not inhale it. The joke that perhaps Ilyana's problems passed on to him seemed to have perhaps been correct. Seeing how as the two royalty were trying to avoid speaking, Ike questioned,
"So, Sanaki, are the senators now more agreeable since Lekain, Valtome, Numida, Hetzel have been removed?" At that the young girl snorted.
"They are more agreeable, now if only someone had taken my offer earlier, both you and Lehran would have been enough to keep them in line."
"Sanaki, I'm not going to baby-sit senators for you, besides I did not want to be in charge of Lekain's lands."
"Yet you are willing to watch lands in Daein?" She questioned as her gaze became more focused.
"Unless you are speaking of my much too large bedroom, I actually own no lands." Sanaki narrowed her eyes at him.
"I also thought you said that if you had your way, that you would never be stuck wearing a frumpy hat again?"
"Soren hasn't made me wear any funny hats."
"You do realize I was joking about the hat, right?"
"I've seen Begnion, unless I did nothing, I would have to wear something like it." He countered as she huffed.
"Maybe I should not have stopped the senators from having you beheaded four years ago."
"Perhaps your two bodyguards need to keep a better eye on you, as without Ike, Lekain would have won. And you know what would have happened then." Soren interjected, which caused Tanith to scowl as Sigrun missed the exchange as she was talking to Tauroneo. Ike noticed how Soren seemed to aim that comment specifically, as while he was still mostly cold, he rarely was this harsh without reason. That comment killed the conversation as Sanaki went back to her food. Tanith also seemed to avoid conversation with Ike, as if it was his fault for Soren's comment. Since he did not have leave to get up and go, Ike returned his attention to the wonderful food in front of him. Though he kept noticing that Sanaki seemed to keep glancing in his direction.
While their meal was finished in mostly silence, one of the outer guards rushed in and dropped to his knees in front of Soren.
"Your majesty, the Gallian assembly has arrived earlier than expected, King Skrimir has requested permission to enter the keep."
"Very well, General Micaiah and Ike, escort them here. Levitz let the cooks know the need for extra food." Sanaki gave Soren a glare as he turned to her and whispered. Ike smiled as he pushed himself up, grabbed Ragnell and joined Micaiah at the entrance to the dining area.
"Well, naturally Skrimir is earlier than our predictions, I just hope Ranulf is with him. Otherwise I worry for the state of being able to prove he signed it to the Gallian nobles."
"I hope this does not make the tension between Soren and my sister worse." He shook his head as the guard pretended to hear nothing. Micaiah fiddled with her hair as she continued, "She and Soren had a conversation without anyone else in the room, though after it, she was quite angry, though I am quite sure it had to do with you." Ike tapped his forehead as she nodded while he groaned. He had thought the apostle would be fine with his decision to stay. Hopefully Soren could find a way to calm her down while he was playing escort.
"Generals, King Skrimir has been quite insistence that he and his party be allowed into the castle." One of the many black armored guards that man the gate saluted. Looking past the man he could see Skrimir attempting to talk his way past.
"Let them through." The guard rushed to the gate as the rest of the guards efficiently opened them. A small smile broke out on Ike's face as he saw Ranulf and Mordecai flanking Skrimir. The latter was carrying a small box, tied with string.
"Ah, General Ike, Micaiah, it is good to see you again!" Skrimir boomed as he walked forward and wrapped them both in a hug. A few of the guards were alarmed as Ike had to wave them frantically off, as they were alright.
"Your majesty, you may want to let them go, otherwise the guards may be afraid you are trying to kill their generals by smothering."
"Nonsense, Ranulf." However, the large laguz released his grip on the two, as Micaiah grabbed Ike's right arm to stay balanced as she attempted to recover her breathing. "Whoops, I forget that Beorc mages aren't like you, Ike."
"No beorc is like Ike." Ranulf muttered.
"King Skrimir, Ranulf, and Mordecai, if you would follow us, you missed most of the meal, but Oscar should have something stashed away for you three." Micaiah took the lead as her color started to return, Mordecai gestured with his box to catch Ike's attention. "Is your sister staying near the capital?"
"Yes, I believe they will be coming by in two days, is the box for her?"
"For Beorc marriage, gift from friends are expected, I am not sure she will like it." Ike chuckled at Mordecai's worry.
"She'll love it, especially since you had to rough traveling with Ranulf the whole distance." Micaiah opened her mouth to ask a question, however, Mordecai response came out first,
"Ranulf is good friend, not rough to travel with."
"See, Mordecai can see quality in a person, unlike a certain former mercenary." The three chuckled before Ranulf continued, "word had spread about Soren officially ending the Laguz hunting. That decision and Skrimir's opinion of your new king helped to ensure we'll have a treaty that both sides like."
"Good, and I'm guessing Mordecai is here to create good will to Gallia with the Daein people then." Ranulf turned to Micaiah,
"Are we sure this is truly Ike, or has Begnion snuck in a spy in his place?"
"Actually, I can easily see it, and all I know of Mordecai comes from Mia's descriptions. It would be good for Daein to meet him." Micaiah jumped in as Ike sighed before adding,
"Though make sure you are either with the Greil mercenaries or soldiers that either I or Tauroneo send with you." Mordecai nodded as the five eventually made back. Micaiah motioned to one of the guards,
"Please let King Soren know that we are back with the guests, and ask him quietly where they should be escorted to sit." The young woman saluted as she left.
"You know, we did show up early, we would be fine with being sent to our guest rooms." Ranulf mentioned as Micaiah shook her head in response.
"Unfortunately, Skrimir's guest room was going to be where currently the apostle is staying."
"We should just get a cot to put me on and put Skrimir in my room, that would take care of the problem."
"Still fine with the whole, just need my cloak to sleep?" Ranulf commented as Skrimir shook his head.
"That is very generous of you, General Ike." Ike response was cut off as the guard returned.
"King Skrimir, Warrior Ranulf and Mordecai, please follow me, I will show you to your seats." Ike held up a hand as one of the servants walked over, his stride very slow and precise.
"Excuse me, Mordecai, I'll take the package to your room for you."
"Thank you, I appreciate it little beorc." The man took the package and ran. Mordecai frowned as Micaiah smiled at him.
"He usually acts that way around people taller than him, Mordecai." Ike nodded as the group moved in. Ike found himself now moved to the spot that Sothe had been seated. Sothe now had joined Ranulf and Mordecai sitting with the Daein nobles. Micaiah had taken Ike's old seat and Skrimir was given the end of the table. Ike noticed that Sanaki had brightened considerably at the arrangement as she and Micaiah drew themselves into rapid conversation. Soren leaned over and whispered,
"We need to talk after this." As Ike nodded as a frown marred his face. The two turned their conversation to safe topics, such as what Mordecai got his sister.
OoOoO
"So, what happened, she didn't say no to the treaty did she?" Soren had been pacing in the throne room after the meal. Ike broke the silence, as knew if he let Soren go, it could be the morning before he had an answer.
"Not quite, though she did ask to for your hand in marriage." Soren sighed as he finally sat on his throne.
"Leonardo was right then."
"What do you mean Leonardo was right?" Soren leaned forward as he folded his hands.
"Well, I was sparring with Edward when he came rushing in and asked if it was true. I wonder who told him?"
"When I talk to him next I'll ask, though I have a feeling it was Micaiah. She was quite shocked at the proposal. Aren't you going to ask me if I said yes?" Soren smirked at his friend.
"Of course you didn't, you would have told me that you accepted just now, and she would have been saying something to me at dinner."
"It is a good thing that Skrimir came early though. He might convince her to leave quickly tomorrow."
"Yeah, I'm just hoping to avoid her coming around yearly to ask you to command me to marry her."
"Well you could find someone suitable at one of these parties," Soren commented.
"Sorry not all of us are like Leonardo and find our Priscilla right away."
"Priscilla, I don't recall dancing with her at the dance," he frowned as he tapped the nearby table.
"You didn't dance with everyone there, Soren. She's Darin's granddaughter. She's nice, smart, and definitely likes Leonardo."
"Yet he was dancing with Mist at the end."
"Well, when they had left, they were kissing when Leonardo saw Amelia and Franz coming by. He was worried he would get in trouble with you if he was not on the dance floor for the whole time. He did not know they were off duty and had similar ideas." Soren smiled as Ike crossed his arms. "Sanaki did not try to jeopardize the treaty because of your denial."
"Let's just be glad Sanaki and I agree on what is good for both our countries."
"You know if she wanted Ragnell back that badly, I could probably return it."
"While I assume she would be happy to have the blessed blade back, that was not on her mind." Soren facepalmed as Ike's eyes grew wide. "You do realize that you are probably the only person that has ever treated her like a little girl that knows her right?" Once an affirmative nod came, he continued, "you also are one of the few that she knows that if say something, you mean it. With how Sephiran acted, you might have been the only person she knows that has done so. Also, as I understand it, you are quite good-looking, according to some of my sources."
"So does that mean I can take a vacation to stay away until she's gone?"
"She's not Aimee, Ike. Though she is much older than Sanaki." A glare gave his opinion on the matter. "All I would like you to do is act as though I never told you this, okay? The four others that know will be told to stay quiet about it and it should blow over. Now, since I can feel my left eye twitching, I am ordering both of us to bed."
"Yes your majesty," Ike turned and walked out. The castle was different at night, the torchlight drew his attention more to when shadows moved. If this had been last week, he would have needed a servant to show him around. As he entered into his room, he let out a small sigh of relief. He did not have to give up his room. Grabbing his old cloak, he found himself crashing on the bed.
OoOoO
"Hey, Ike, you don't mind that I watch you train, do you?" Ranulf sauntered into the room. Ike paused his correcting his newest student's form as he turned to his wartime companion.
"Actually you could do one better, Paris could use a good fight." The young man jumped to his feet, his sword in his left hand at the ready.
"Please tell me he's not the second coming of Zelgius or you." Ike shook his head as Ranulf grinned as he transformed.
"Paris don't take him lightly, he's good enough to go a few rounds with me." He gulped before setting into his stance. With a drop of Ike's arm, the two combatants charged. Paris swung down as Ranulf pushed off the ground and tapped him on the shoulder as he sprung past. Upon landing, he rushed at the boy again, who attempted a stab, which cut off his charge. The laguz started to circle him, as the sword wielder kept the laguz in front of him. After completing three circles, the cat rushed again and sprang at his opponent. Paris brought the sword up to block, which stopped Ranulf's bite, though the cat's momentum brought both to the ground. Ranulf pushed off and after landing stayed close enough to bat at him. Paris responded with repeated stabs, and once fully extended, the cat slammed his paw into the offending arm and as it hit the ground, forced the sword to be dropped. He then walked away from his opponent and transformed back.
"Was that a good enough demonstration?"
"Any reason you didn't swing as strong as possible until the end?"
"Did you really want me to end the fight on the first pass?"
"It would get it into their heads to take an opponent that isn't me more seriously, then yes. First Edward, now you." Ike shook his head before giving the group a look over, "since I am needed elsewhere, you all have the rest of the day off." A few of the trainees moved to return the trainers as Ike walked out with Ranulf following behind. Who was being followed by two soldiers, Catria and Palla.
"So, you have good news, we have a treaty, I bet it took less time to sign than either Crimea's or Begnion's did."
"Let me guess, Skrimir walked in, slammed the treaty down, signed it, and then told his favorite tactician that he'll love it?" Ranulf nodded as the two continued toward the throne room. Most of the servants smiled as the two walked by, and two that shuddered were going to find themselves cleaning the toilets for a while.
"Well, Ike, I better go ensure that Mordecai actually gets the present to Mist." He sounded off before turning to the two guards who marched towards his destination.
"You have your guards trained well, Ike." He whirled around to see a large man with black hair and black wings.
"So, Tibarn sent just you, Naesala?"
"Don't act surprised, do you really think Soren wishes to deal with another hot-headed laguz-child?" The former king of the ravens spread his arms and shrugged.
"What about Reyson and Leanne?"
"I would prefer my wife did not travel while she was with child. I believe that Reyson is afraid that I would have him kidnapped if he travels alone with me again." He smirked.
"Wait, your wife?" Ike raised his eyebrows as he gave the raven another look over.
"Oh that is right, we would have invited you, but I had heard that you were leaving the continent."
"Wait, I thought Laguz can't have children between different tribes?"
"That is between the cats, birds, and dragons. I thought you knew that Ena was pregnant." He shook his head as he theatrically sighed.
"Who's the father?"
"Rajaion of course. Dragon laguz usually have a pregnancy lasting 20+ years. I believe it is one of the reasons for their low birth rate. I wonder if Soren was a surprise for Almehda, since it took so little time comparatively."
"I see, congratulations and good luck with Leanne."
"Actually, I'll need the luck with Tibarn." Naesala corrected. Their conversation was interrupted as one of the servants beckoned them to enter. Soren was already at the table with the likely to be the treaty laid out for the two.
"I hope you find the treaty to your liking." Soren commented as he motioned for him to sit down. Naesala just pulled the chair away as he looked over the treaty.
"I do not quite get why you want us to take responsibility for our treatment of the branded. Aw, I see, they are to be treated as honored guests passing through. I cannot agree to that. If word gets out, they will use that to cause mayhem and escape with a slap on the wrist." Naesala hazarded as he scratched his chin.
"What part does it say that they are ambassadors?"
"I see, since they are not completely recognized as such, they could be punished, though if word spread of their mistreatment… Very clever."
"You understood the significance but you wanted to see if I did." Soren replied as he motioned for the laguz to sign.
"I am glad that I never had to attempt to fight against you in the field of battle directly." Naesala complimented as he flourished a signature. "Though I do have a word of advice. Make sure your first caught laguz hunter is a memorable event."
"So does that mean if I want to send him to Serenes for justice you would be open for it?"
"No, Gallia would be wiser, the herons would throw a fit for what Tibarn would want to do. They have enough problems with his hunting." Pushing the chair back in and waving, the black wing laguz walked out.
"I keep forgetting that he met with Ashnard three years ago." Ike commented as Soren rubbed at his forehead.
"Actually, I find it easier to just remember who he hasn't worked for."
"So now we should have everything we need for peace in Tellius."
"Between the countries Ike, you know how the nobles are."
"Well, you have the initiative, and at least they're not Begnion nobles." The two shared a small smile before Soren dismissed his friend as he returned to looking over budgetary concerns.
"Now I just have Makalov to prepare for." With that reminder, Ike headed for the training area.
Just a reminder names used from other Fire Emblem games are usually just grabbed at random, and while be continued. Let me know how the treaty talks felt to you, and next chapter will have Almedha an Soren finally meeting. Also let me know what you liked, what needed to be worked on. Though I do have a twist coming that I think most won't be expecting.