Ylissean Castle ( Chrom's PoV)
"Sister please you have to stop this arrangement their has to be another way to get what we need probably we can ask the people from the North to help" I said a bit panicked hopefully we can stop this without losing family.
"That would be unwise and disrespectful to our friends across the sea and besides I asked your brother and lady Margret to leave at once, I just received a letter from our ambassador and apparently our allies want to do this as soon as possible" Hierarch said I looked at my sister she had a sad look but nodded.
" I see I was too late I guess I should head out to check the south boarder then" with that I took my leave. I hope you can find happiness brother and hope you can forgive us in the future.
Ferox Port Three days later (Arthur's POV)
"WHY IS IT SOO COLD?" I cried out in annoyance. It's a good thing we took cloaks with us before we left but seriously it's been like this since we passed the boarder its like it snows and becomes colder in this one section of the continent.
"Arthur you shouldn't yell you know your being rude " Margret said next to me lecturing me. Marge is one of my closest friends so we try to keep ourselves in check she always had my back and vice versa.
" But Marge its so cold and the next boat to valm isn't here yet" I started to complain.
" If you started acting like a mature adult instead of complaining you wouldn't be so cold" She smirked she knew what to say to push my buttons
I swear this woman is a tease.
" Whatever, look our boat is here lets go the faster we leave this frozen country the better." I said heading towards the boat.
" Ah, Wait for me Arthur" I heard her say behind me but my mind was elsewhere, what can I expect heading to Chon'sin. Am I going to wed as soon as I get there? What was the princess like? Will I like her or no? as I thinking about all of this I forgot one thing Margret she was here as an escort but why Margret? Why not someone else like a knight or something? Something isn't right I can't put my finger on it.
" Hey Marge why were you asked to escort me?" I asked curious to what her answer is it's not everyday that a country willing sends their best doctor away.
" Your guess is as good as mine, honestly all I was told is to escort you to Chon'sin" I gave her a deadpan look I swear sometimes her carefree attitude makes her overlook things which is surprising for an ex-thief
" What about your patients? You just left them without a notice that you were going away for a mission? What about your staff?" She looked at me a bit but then I saw the realization set in she then looked at me with a surprised look. I let go a sigh this girl I swear.
" You forgot didn't you…. Oh well" Before she could respond the captain of the boat called out to us.
" The boat will leave in 5 min there are food and drinks below deck if you need some" He said I look at him slightly interested there is one thing I truly love and that's food.
" Ah thank you captain" Margret answered him
" It's not problem. If you don't mind me asking why are you guys heading to Valm any way?" Marge was about to answer but I quickly interjected.
" Traveling, I thought it would be nice to go to Chon'sin to learn of their culture" I said, I saw Marge look at me with questioning eyes but I ignored her.
" Chon'sin Why in Naga's name would you want to go there that place is falling apart." Falling apart? What does that mean? I chose to voice my opinion.
" Is it that bad? What exactly is going on sir?" I asked
" It started when last king of Chon'sin passed away his son took over the throne but then something happen he just up and abandon his country since then his sister. Apparently the position was too much for her and she asked for out side help to the dismay of the people of Chon'sin. In the end the people took action." I looked at him with wide eyes what in the world a coup d'état how didn't we get this information why don't we know about this? I look over at Marge to see her reaction it was the same as mine. Just what did we get ourselves in to.
A Week Later
We had just arrived at the port on the continent of Valm since we heard the status of Chon'sin we have been a lot more alert and focused.
" Arthur I'm bored and hungry" I heard Margret complaining…Ok so maybe it just me, for a doctor she is the most childish person I know.
" Come on Marge we have to go according to the captain Chon'sin is a three day walk from here we can get food on the way" I said unlike my brother hunting isn't my thing especially hunting for bear like who does that? That's like messing with nature and stuff well according to Lissa.
" Yay, what are we waiting for lets gooooo!" She sped through the port dragging me along with her for the ride. She has too much energy.
Three Days Later
The three days were uneventful we did see a lot of things like cherry blossoms trees which gave me a nostalgia feeling, ah I miss my manga and video games good times good times. I stop my nostalgia when I heard Marge calling me.
" Arthur! Earth to Arthur we're here" I looked around and to be honest it looks like this place seen better days. It was as you would expect Chon'sin to look like old and Japanese styled in every way but it didn't look to good. As we continue walking towards the palace which we can see in the background. This place looks like it went to hell not surprising considering a revolt was taking place. As we pressed on I felt something but I didn't know what it's was like someone was staring at me.
" Marge" I whisper lowly to not attract attention of anyone trying to listen to us.
" Yea I know I feel it too" Marge is in serious mode so this isn't just me being paranoid. I move my hand slowly towards my killer edge my gut feeling is telling me that we're surrounded and my gut is usually right.
" Marge we're surrounded we need a way to get out of this situation" She nodded slowly.
" What should we do create a diversion or wait until help arrives" I think about our opinions careful we don't know what we are dealing with they might not be a treat or they could be. I didn't get a chance to act when I heard a voice behind me.
" Speak, state your business who are you and what are you doing here?" I turned my head slightly behind me I saw who was behind me she had Chon'sin clothing but all white she had long black hair with a white band around her forehead but what really surprised both Marge and I was…
" How did you get behind us?" We said at the same time. No way she couldn't have sneaked up on us we was aware of everyone that surrounded us but where did she come from.
" I won't ask again why are you here and depending on your answer you might not leave here with your lives" She said threating us. I looked forward to see people with weapons coming out of corners the look like civilians not trained soldiers. If it were just them then I would take my chances and fight through but with her around… I can't look at Marge because she will cut our heads off in a instant but in situations like this I do what I do best… wing it.
"Ok, Ok you got us but first-" I raised my arm up and thinking on my feet I quickly let my lightning magic go as it went to the sky and created a bright flash that blinded everyone in the area for a moment using that to my advantage I grabbed Marge and ran down an alley way I saw earlier. As we keep running I looked back at Marge.
" You ok? Sorry about that but we needed a distraction" She looked kind of pissed if I was honest.
" You could had warned me before hand you almost blinded me you know!" I had that coming I was about to apologize again when I heard a faint sound like wind being sliced by something like a… A sword! I quickly pushed Margret down to the ground as I saw a sword that was about to remove her head off her shoulders pass over us. I looked towards the culprit and saw the same woman as before… How did she get here so fast? What is she? She attacked again as I was still in thought but I reacted quickly and took out my killer edge and parried the strike and tried to counter attack but she just dodged it easily her reflexes is outstanding. She picked up the pace and started thrusting her sword with incurable speed I was getting overwhelmed desperately trying to parry the attacks. I changed my stance and used my sword in a reverse grip slashing upwards in order to back her off, just like I wanted it to happen I obtain the spacing I wanted I quickly open my palm and shot out a ball of blue lightning at her. As it was headed towards her I noticed that her eyes widen when she saw my attack then she said something I couldn't hear her but I think she know about my magic. Using this opportunity I turn in order to look for Margret, she was fighting with the civilians we saw earlier. I felt something coming towards me I dove to the side just as a sword landed where I was.
" You shouldn't turn your back to your opponent it's considered rude in the Chon'sin code of honor" The warrior woman said to me.
" You don't say I must had fallen asleep during that lesson" I responded not the best move in my position. She just moved faster getting the upper hand and pinning me to a wall. I have no where to go, She was about to speak but we heard what sounded like armor coming our way I look over to Margret and saw she knock out the civilians but she was tired. I look over the warrior woman she was distracted now is my chance I kicked her in the abdomen just hard enough to get her a good distance away from me. She looked me surprised at my sneak attack using her shock to my advantage I pushed off my legs trying to pick up speed to I had to reach her quick before she could counter me. It was then I felt something weird on the bottom of my feet like a tingling sensation I don't know what it was, but before I knew it I ended up behind her she looked surprised.
" How did you-" Before she could finished I put my hand on her shoulder and let a current of lightning in order to knock her out.
" Never turn your back on your opponent it's consider rude in Chon'sin code of honor didn't you know" I said with a smirk. Taking a minute to catch my breath Marge walked towards me.
" I never would pick you for one to use one liners or come backs" She said amused
" I was in the moment" Before I could say any more the armor noises that we heard got louder.
" Hold what happen here and who are you?" We saw a knight in full armor step forward while more knights came behind him.
" I'm Arthur of Ylisse I came to see your Princess and as to what happen we were attack by the civilians" I said
" Ah, Yes the princess is awaiting your arrival please follow us and can some one arrest this woman" He said to one of his knights. I look over to the woman and saw her glaring at me I wonder what's that about.
Chon'sin Palace
As we was walking towards the palace I noticed that there was civilians glaring at us not really surprising they are in a civil war and us coming here just added fuel to the fire and now did I think of it wouldn't me getting married to their princess just create more issues. The knight interrupted my train of thought.
" We're here please remove your shoes at the door" We took off our boots and processed forward. We arrived at the throne room, which was like a large Japanese style room, in front of the room stood a screen of sorts but behind that screen was a silhouette of a person, which if I had to guess was the princess. We sat on our knees like we were supposed too.
" Greetings, Princess I am Arthur of Ylisse it's a honor to finally meet you" I said in my 'prince mode' as Margret likes to call it. I look forward but I remembered something I didn't pick up when we was coming here…Knights? That's not a thing in Chon'sin, they were known for sword fighting and speed not knights or anything like that. So why were they here I gave a look to Marge. Please get it, she then looked towards me and nodded.
" Who are you and were is the princess?" Margret demanded the figured then snapped her fingers then the doors on the sides and behind slid open revealing the knights with their weapons at the ready, This was a trap we was step up but by who?
" It's good to see you two again Margret and Lord Arthur" The figure said as she slid the screen open revealing who she was. She had long purple hair, she also had violet eyes she wore grandmaster like clothing in full armor but no helmet.
" You! What are you doing here you was supposed to be missing after that mission you were assigned for Ylisse" I heard Marge yell meanwhile I was confused.
" Who are you?" I said should I know her?
" You're the same as always my lord dimwitted" The lady responded
" Arthur you should remember her after all she was the final member of the royal guard. She was the Ylissean tactician and grandmaster isn't that right Ivy" Marge said oh no she's mad that's not good an angry Marge is very bad thing. I look toward the woman known as Ivy she seems to be smirking.
" That's a scary face Margret you're really giving me chills" This lady is really creepy.
" I must say I'm surprised the old man got the Exalt to agree in sending her baby brother to his demise" I looked at her with cold eyes that can only promise death.
" What are you talking about lady" She starts laughing up a storm.
" You mean you didn't figure it out yet, I should be surprised your not that smart to begin with well for starts you being here serves two purposes one it gets you two out of the country and the second you will be used to start a war" I'm being used to start a war, I'm was going to be the reason my sister might not get her peace. That thought alone made me angry I quickly rushed Ivy with my sword out hoping to end the treat to my sister once and for all but I was stopped by the knight who brought us here he tackled me to the ground I got up and attacked with my killer edge bad idea he took the hit not effecting him and with his own sword shattered my sword then he punched my stomach causing me to almost lose consciousness. On the ground I look over to Margret only to see her in the same situation with Ivy, I saw Marge lose consciousness.
" Oh my you guy aren't much of a treat so much for the royal guards" She said full of confidence.
" My lady what should we do with them?" the Knight asked.
" Put them in a cell I will let hierarch know we captured the prince it all going according to plan" That was the last thing I heard before I blacked out. During the time I was knocked out I was only thing on my mind was that we were betrayed by the people that was suppose to help us. I need to get out of here I need to help my family, it my duty to keep them safe.
The End
