I know. I'm late. Go ahead, get mad. I was supposed to type this last night, and the night before, but I got caught up in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance. Say, does anybody know how to unlock Silver Surfer for X-Box?
Disclaimer: Raptor does not own Fire Emblem.
War.
Ex-General Duessel of the Grado Army sat on his horse, watching as a new force of soldiers trained. He had been offered his position again, but he refused.
Wars claim countless lives.
Duessel could remember the day he betrayed Grado. No, the day Grado betrayed him. Men that were loyal to him, not Grado, had been struck down as if they were nothing.
War is horrible.
Duessel could remember Amelia, searching for her mother in the wreckage of the town he had once lived in. It had been destroyed when Grado soldiers were looking for him.
And yet, War seems to happen more and more.
Duessel could remember watching Selena die. It had been like his own daughter had perished that day.
They say, that War is where true soldiers gather.
Duessel closed his eyes as he remembered when Emperor Vigarde, the man he had vowed to protect with his life, fell to Prince Ephraim's lance.
But that's not true, is it?
Duessel watched as two soldiers dropped their spears and shook hands. The two laughed, then walked off, the loser of their sparring match to buy the winner a drink.
It's after the battle. After the War, that true soldiers thrive.
Duessel could remember doing the same with Glen.
Men that not only survived, but are stronger for it.
Duessel spurred his horse on, riding over to Knoll, who was waiting patiently.
Not in power, but in heart.
Duessel held out his hand, and Knoll climbed on behind him.
Men that go home to their families, not thirsting for more War,
Duessel directed his steed back toward Jehenna. The two friends were leaving Grado. Neither knew for how long. They were putting their past behind them. Would they forget? No. But old wounds will never heal, if they are kept fresh. A new beginning was in front of them.
But for peace.
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