Hey, another day and another chapter.

By the way, horizontal ruler lines will be periodically used to indicate change in point of view. Also, forgive any OOCness, most of the Ogre Battle characters didn't have much of a personality. That, and I never got very far in The March of the Black Queen.

To keep track, spoken dialogue will be dipected with ", a character's thoughts will be represented with ', and ***** indicates cussing, which seems to happen from time to time in the actual game. Sorry if the last bit confuses anyone.

Chapter III: The Zenobian Border

At the southern border, near the kingdom of Zenobia, Zenobia's hero and general, an orange haired swordsman called Destin, was discussing current tactics with his comrades Aisha, the aged Beastmaster Gilbert, the Knight Debonair, and the Warlock Saradin.

" Our scouts detected that one of the Southern Division's battalions is marching upon us" said Saradin.

" I see, I assume it's the same group you told me about?" inquired Destin.

Debonair shrugged" We don't have all of the details. But they'll eventually find out what we're doing."

Aisha spoke up" So what's the plan now?"

Destin replied" Continue to help the refugees enter Zenobia. Debonair, continue our vigil at the fortress and stall the Southern Division until we're done here. Aisha, Gilbert, Saradin and I will continue to escort the refugees."

The Knight, Debonair replied" I will do my best, Destin. I will have my battalion ready themselves for battle."

" Be careful" said Aisha.

Debonair nodded, and went to gather his batallion.

Three days earlier, Magnus spent a few hours readying his battalion and bought a few tents and heal packs at a nearby village shop with some money that they had earned after defeating the rebels at Crenal Canyon.

" I take it we're just about ready to march?" spoke Leia.

Magnus nodded" Yeah."

Dio noticed a quiet tone in his commander's voice" What are you thinking about?"

" Let's just prepare to move out. While we're driving back the rebels we may learn more about their motives" said Magnus.

" Still worried about all that?" asked the black haired teen.

Magnus sighed" I still don't understand why they're revolting. Also, well, no never mind."

The cleric, Bertha approached her leader" We have just about made all the preparations we need for our objectives."

" All right, let's head on to the Zenobian Border" said the blue haired commander.

The Blue Knights moved on until they came upon the plains at the Palatinean/Zenobian Border.

Magnus ordered his battalion to set up headquarters at the nearby fortress until they clear the area.

In the command room, The old Tactician, Hugo addressed Magnus" Scouts have told us that the Revolutionary Army is acting a bit strange here."

" How so?" inquired the young commander.

" They're leading a group of refugees south. Apparently, they are not too concerned with holding this area, as they don't have many troops."

Magnus nodded" Any idea on how to deal with the situation? Why aren't they protecting this region?"

The old Tactician replied" We may or may not find out. But for now, just concentrate on defeating the enemy commander at the fortress south of here. Judging from the layout of the area, there are two routes to the enemy fortress."

" I will ready myself for deployment, then" said Magnus, heading out of the room.

Just outside the fortress, Leia, Dio and the others had assembled.

" Your orders, boss?" said Dio.

Magnus nodded" Dio, you and your unit will work in conjunction with mine as we head down the east path to the fort. Singleton, Luke, stay alert and guard our base. Leia, you and your valkyries got the west path, Bertha will assist you. Don't hesitate to investigate the towns and see if anyone needs help, or has some information."

" You can count on us!" said Dio.

" Aren't you just playing favourites?" frowned Leia.

Magnus sighed" I'm just assigning units that are best suited for the situation at hand."

Leia shrugged" Never mind."

At the southern fortress, one of the Zenobian soldiers addressed the blond knight stationed there" Sir Debonair, some Southern Division soldiers are heading towards this fortress!"

" They won't get past me, this is only a diversion. Rejoin your unit at the town east of here, we don't have to eliminate the Southern Division's soldiers at this point" replied the knight.

" Yes sir!" said the soldier.

Magnus, Dio and Leia's respected units marched on for the next day, stopping to rest for the night in their tents.

On Leia's route, the blond valkyrie stopped to look around for a moment before her group ran into a couple of enemy soldiers.

" It's the Paletinean army!" gasped on the Revolutionary soldiers.

Leia and her group quickly devastated the two Revolutionary soldiers before heading to a nearby town to ascertain the condition of the civilians there.

" Lady Silvas, all appears to be well, here" reported Bertha.

" Just refer to me as Leia, all right? I'm not the one commanding our battalion" said the blond valkyrie.

Bertha sighed" I hope Magnus and Dio don't get injured out there. Anyway, shouldn't we gather info at a nearby tavern?"

The blond valkyrie nodded" All right. I will have my battalion keep a look out for enemy soldiers."

Briefly dismissing her group, Leia went with Bertha to a tavern. On the way, the Cleric met with a nearby young woman.

" How fare things?" inquired the Bertha.

" Well enough. Though these parts are getting hectic, from what I heard" said the woman.

In the Tavern, Leia sat at a nearby table, taking out her rations from the item bag she carried after asking the Bartender for information and buying a alcahol-free drink.

' Nothing seems to be wrong so far. Magnus may be a bit dense and Dio's a hothead, but I suppose it's more lively then any other Batallion in the Southern Division. I don't know the rebels' motives any more then Magnus does, but I hope we find out', she thought.

After finishing her lunch, which consisted of some grapefruit and some veggies, Leia was about to meet with Bertha and head on to the fortress when she heard a commotion.

A couple of drunken bersekers were harassing a Cleric.

Acting swiftly, Leia pulled out her lance and threw a thunder spell at one of the berserkers.

The other one swung his axe at the Valkeyrie.

Leia dodged the man's clumsy swing and stabbed him.

The cleric breathed" Thanks for helping me."

Leia nodded" Do you know anything about why the Revolutionary Army is revolting?"

The Cleric shook her head" I'm afraid I don't know much. But could you come with me to my hometown? I need to reward you for your assistance."

" That won't be necessary, besides I am on a mission" replied the Valkyrie.

The Cleric insisted" My hometown is just to the south of here."

" Very well" said Leia.

On the other path, Magnus and Dio's units defeated several more Revolutionary soldiers in the area before ariving at the southern fortress the next day.

" Think this is it?" inquired The black haired knight.

" Let's proceed to the fortress" replied the blue haired leader.

At the fort, Magnus and Dio encountered a unit led by the blond knight, Quas Debonair.

" I have no intention on killing you" spoke the blond knight.

Magnus sighed as he drew his sword" Who are you?"

" I am Quass Debonair, Knight of Zenobia. The reason I fought this battle is because Destin and the rest of my comrades are trying to get as many refuguees out of the country and into Zenobia as possible. But enough talk, prepare yourself" replied the blond knight.

With that, Debonair launched a Wind Blast from his sword, which Magnus jumped away from.

As the blue haired commander charged at his opponent, Dio and the rest of his and Magnus' units fought the rest of Debonair's unit.

Magnus and Debonair parried each other's blows and thrust at each other, but Magnus was still a inexperianced swordsman compared to the blond warrior.

From behnid the fortress, Leia, Bertha and the rest of their group defeated more Revolutionary Soldiers after escorting the civilian Cleric back to her hometown and getting a Ansate Cross.

" Now what?" spoke one of Leia's units.

The blond Valkyrie replied" Secure the rest of the area in case reinforcements show up. I have to go back up Commander Magnus and Dio."

At the fort, Magnus and Dio held their own against Debonair's unit, eventually Magnus disarmed the blond knight, just as Leia caught up.

No sooner had the battle ended, the Zenobian Beast Division commander Gilbert went over to the blond knight" We're ready to leave, our objective is done."

Debonair picked up his weapon, and the two retreated.

Magnus yelled" I'm not done with you, yet!" and chased after them.

The blue haired swordsman didn't get far when someone said" Are you trying to persue us?"

Destin, Aisha and Saradin approached Magnus.

" Why are you fighting this war anyway? Do you plan to invade Lodis? I won't let you bring Paletinus to ruin!" shouted Magnus.

Destin sighed" That's enough! Think back to what you saw at the Volmus Mine, did you think it was right that people were being slaughtered like cattle?"

Aisha spoke up" We could not bear to see this country, or you, suffer."

" But why is this revolution going on?" said Magnus.

Saradin replied" The revolution is not just for the Southern region."

Destin continued" Think about it, do not be so quick to judge. Farewell."

As Destin and his group took their leave, Leia caught up to her leader" Did you find out anything?"

Magnus sighed as he considered Destin, Aisha and Saradin's words" Are we truly in the right?"

" This whole Revolutionary Army business is getting to me, too. But anyway, we should head back and tackle Mylesia next" said Leia.

The pair gathered their units and left the Zenobian Border with the rest of the battalion.

That's it for this chapter. Hope it proves to be somewhat more interesting. If not, sorry about that.

As for that little Leia/Magnus moment at the end, I'm thinking of using a Magnus/Leia pairing at the end of this novelization. But I remain open to suggestions/ideas.

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