A/N: And I am back with a new chapter! Ever played Dead or Alive 6, Left Alive, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove, Devil May Cry 5, One Piece: World Seeker, Tom Clancy's The Division 2 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? I have! And I had fun playing these games! I have yet to finish each games though. Though I only managed to play Division 2 and Sekiro after borrowing a copy from a friend. Anyway, if ya haven't played these games, please do, I guarantee that you'll have fun... mostly.
Number01BlazblueFan - Yeah, Mamoru will make an appearance but the rest of the Senshi will appear before him though. The characters you mentioned, aside from Tanya, will make future appearances in either AWA Stories chapters or Mission fics. As why I excluded Tanya is because I had no idea which Tanya you were referring to.
bast234 - I'll leave that to your imagination.
Guest - You'll see.
And with that done, let's get this chapter started!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic.
-EARTH 419-
Border Pass
Later that afternoon, everyone arrives at the Border Pass. The Border Pass is a mountainous area that lies in along the border of Ylisse and Plegia. On top of some rock formation, we see a woman and a deranged-looking man on top while watching everyone's arrival.
The woman is pretty tall with a dark skin tone. She has a long silver hair, she has red eyes and facial marking. Her entire are mostly colored black which includes a tight revealing thigh-length dress that exposes her cleavage and navel, she wears a criss-crossed belt, bridal detached sleeves and gauntlets, feathered accessory at the back, armored shoulder pads and headwear, armored sash around her waist, black legwear and ankle boots. This is Aversa.
The man is tall with a messy red hair and facial hair, red eyes and a grayish skin tone. He wears a yellow cape over a black baggy bodysuit with white collar and black fur around his neck area, he wears a gray belt with hip pads, circular pads around his waist and a dark-brown armored stilleto boots. He wears a crown on top of his head. This is Gangrel, the Mad King of Plegia.
Gangrel took noticed of everyone's arrival, "What's this, then? The exalt herself, in all her radiance?" he mused, "I fear I must shield my eyes! Bwa ha ha ha!" he exclaimed with a diabolical laugh.
"Who's the laughing weasel?'' Rin Toosaka asked.
"That's Gangrel." Frederick replied, "The Mad King of Plegia." he said in disdain.
"I know said this a lot but I'll say it again." Kenji Kazama spoke, "I don't like him.'' he said with a blank look.
Emmeryn then spoke, "King Gangrel, I've come for the truth of this unfortunate incident between us." she demanded.
Aversa then spoke, "The truth?" she mocked, "I can give you the truth." she said.
"Perhaps milady might first share her name?" Emmeryn asked.
"You may call me, Aversa." Aversa introduced herself.
Pit let's out a whistle, "Wooh... I must say... she's hot." he commented which earns him a fist at the back of his head courtesy of Rem.
Rolf Van Kelamis nodded, "Aye! Rolf must admit that she's pretty attractive." he admitted as Stahn Aileron grabs him and puts him in a headlock.
Emmeryn nodded, "Very well, Aversa." she said, "Is Maribelle unharmed?" she asked.
"Who?" Gangrel asked before remembering whom Emmeryn is talking about, "Oh yes, that little blonde brat." he mused.
"Yeah, her! Where is she?!" Lissa demanded.
Gangrel snaps his fingers as a brigand arrives dragging a tied-up Maribelle, "Unhand me, you gutter-born troglodyte!" Maribelle demanded as she tries to break free but to no avail.
"Maribelle!" Lissa exclaimed in worry.
Maribelle turns to everyone, "Lissa? Darling, is that you?" she called out.
Aversathen spoke, "This girl crossed the Plegian border without our consent." she claimed, "And what's more..."she added, "She wounded the brave Plegian soldiers who sought only to escort her safely home." she stated.
"LIES!" Maribelle yelled, "You speak nothing but lies, hag!" she exclaimed, "Did they not teach the meaning of the word "truth" in wretched-crone school?!" she mocked.
"You see?" Aversa mused, "No manners at all." she pointed out, "Such a nasty little bird simply had to be caged." she said.
"I know for sure that she's lying." Kor Meteor spoke, "But this does not look good for us." he pointed out.
"I feel the same sentiment.'' Shino Aburame replied in agreement,
Gangrel then spoke, "Such a violent temper speaks to her guilt." he said, "This will call for a weighty punishment." he demanded, "And if she were to later confess to being an Ylisse an spy?" he insisted, "My goodness! It would take an act of CONSIDERABLE good faith to repair our relations." he stated with a grin.
"I have done nothing wrong!" Maribelle exclaimed, "It is they who should confess!"she demanded, "They are the ones who invaded Ylisse."she pointed out, "They razed an entire village!" she cried, "When I attempted to intervene, they took me and dragged me across the border. Let the plundered shops and charred homes of that village serve as my proof!" she exclaimed.
"Okay that ain't good." Donnel said in concern.
"That would only prove Ylisse has a bandit problem... something I hear of of late..." Gangrel pointed out, "But indeed, tonight I shall weep salty tears into my pillow for your dead villagers." he mused.
"Your Grace, please!" Maribelle cried.
Emmeryn then spoke, "Peace, Maribelle, I believe you." she said, "King Gangrel, I request that you release this woman at once." she demanded, "Surely you and I can sort out these affairs without the need of hostages." she stated.
"Without so much as an apology?" Gangrel mocked, "Why should I even bother with parley?" he asked indecorously, "I'm within my rights to have her head this instant and be home in time for supper." he said with a grin.
"You black-hearted devil!" Chrom barked.
"Control your dog, my dear, before he gets someone hurt." Gangrel insulted as Chrom gritted his teeth, "Now then, Your Graceliness." he mused, "Perhaps we can arrange a trade?" he requested, "You give me the Fire Emblem, and I return Mari Contrary here in one piece." he offered.
"You would ask for Ylisse's royal treasure?" Emmeryn exclaimed in shock, "But why?" she asked.
"Because I know the legend!" Gangrel replied, "The Fire Emblem is the key to having all one's wishes realized." he said, "I have desired it for years. YEARS!" he exclaimed, "...Yet my birthday comes and goes each year, and nothing from Ylisse. Hehehe...'' he explained with a deranged look.
"The Emblem's power is meant for a single purpose, King Gangrel: to save the world and its people at their hour of most desperate need." Emmeryn explained, "Would you claim a more noble wish?" she asked.
"I want what every Plegian wants—a grisly end for every last Ylissean!" Gangrel replied, "What could be more noble than that?" he asked with a diabolical grin, much to everyone's horror.
Emmeryn gasped, "What?" she exclaimed.
"Surely you have not forgotten what the last exalt did to my people?" Gangrel pointed out, "Your father named us heathens!" he exclaimed, "His "crusade" across Plegia butchered countless of my subjects and my kin!" he shouted.
Emmeryn shook her head, "I have never denied Ylisse's past wrongdoings." she admitted, "But I have sworn to never repeat those mistakes." she said, "Ours is now a realm of peace." she claimed.
Gangrel scoffed, "Yours is now a haven of hypocrisy!" she mocked, "Now give me the Fire Emblem!" he demanded.
"No, Your Grace!" Maribelle cried, "I'd sooner die than act as a bargaining chip for this filthy reprobate!" she exclaimed.
"No, Maribelle..." Emmeryn muttered in fear.
"Ugh..." Gangrel groaned, "Taaaaaalk talk-talk-talk-talk." he squawked, "It's time to speak louder than words!" he exclaimed, "This negotiation is over, Your Luminosity!" he declared, "I shall have the Emblem if I have to pry it from your shiny dead hands!" he exclaimed.
Suddenly, several brigands run toward Emmeryn, Chrom got in front o her and strikes one down, "Stay back! Or you'll all suffer the same fate!" Chrom demanded pointing his blade at the rest of the brigands.
Gangrel grinned, "Now that's a declaration of war if I've ever heard one...'' he mused, "A big, messy war that will bleed you Ylisseans dry. Bwa ha ha!" he exclaimed with a mad laughter.
Then more brigands charges towards everyone, "Heads up!" Rutee Katrea yelled, "We got more company!" she exclaimed.
Stahn brought out his sword, "Let's take them down!" he ordered.
Before anyone could do something, a rocket flew towards the brigands, it hits the ground which then immediately created a large explosion which blasted the brigands off the ground, much to everyone's surprise.
"Okay... I wasn't expecting that." Ram admitted.
"Where did that come from?'' Robin asked.
"Hey guys!" a voiced called. Everyone turns to see Minoru Shiraishi standing a few distance away from them with a red-colored rocket launcher on his shoulder. Minoru is currently wearing a red leather jacket over a black t-shirt with white stain-like design, black jeans and brown shoes.
"Minoru!" the AWA gang exclaimed.
"Another friend of yours?'' Frederick asked.
Rin nodded, "Yeah... another friend of ours from the guild." she replied.
"Hey, Minoru!" Kenji called out, "Did you came here alone?'' he asked.
Minoru shook his head, "Nope." he chirped, "Not alone on this one." he said.
On cue, a group of men came out from behind the tall rocks. Each men are wearing a matching white sleeveless uniform with blue scarf tie, blue pants and black boots. Each men are also wearing a white cap with the words "Marines" written on it. So obviously... these guys are the Marines.
And leading the Marines is an extremely tall man, way taller than Kellam. He has with a red mohawk and a mustache, and has dark eyes. He wears the standard marine uniform, consisting of a purple and white pinstripe suit with a coat draped over his shoulders. Underneath his coat lies a dark blue shirt and a light blue tie. He is of average height and very well-built. He carries around his weapon of choice, a katana, either attached to his right hip. This is Momonga, one of the Vice Admirals of the Marines.
The AWA gang's eyes went in wide in shock and surprise with Pit and Rolf's jaws dropping literally on the floor.
"You brought the Marines with you!" Rin exclaimed in shock and awe.
Minoru nodded, "Yup!" he chirped in confirmation.
Momonga stood tall, "Prince Stahn!" he called out, "My men and I are here to assist all of you in this situation!" he announced as the rest of the marines got themselves ready for battle.
Stahn facefaulted, "Uh... yeah... thanks..." he grumbled.
"Your friends timely arrival has gave us great advantage.'' Frederick spoke, "Now we have enough people to fight these brigands while protecting her Exalt at the same time." he stated.
"That's good but what about Maribelle?'' Lissa asked in worry.
"We need to find another way to save her." Rin muttered.
"I don't about you guys but I see a pipsqueak making his towards to where Maribelle is.'' Kor spoke.
"What?'' Chrom asked in confusion.
Meanwhile with the brigand and Maribelle, we see Aversa approaching Maribelle with a sinister smile.
"Poor, stupid girl..." Aversa mused, "Are you really worth fighting a war over?" she asked with a sick smile, "Years from now, you'll be remembered only as she who destroyed House Ylisse." she chuckled evily.
"No..." Maribelle muttered, "That's not... Oh, Lissa... Please, no..." she muttered in horror.
Suddenly, a blast of wind magic incapacitates the brigand holding Maribelle, the brigand got blasted away letting go of Maribelle as Ricken run towards her, much to Aversa's surprise.
"Maribelle! Go! You're free!" Ricken shouted.
"RICKEN?!" Maribelle exclaimed in shock, "What are you doing here?" she asked.
"Just run!" Ricken replied, "We can talk about it later!" he said.
"Oh, is this your little boyfriend?" Aversa mused, "Isn't he just precious." she mocked.
Ricken glares at her, "Don't talk down to me, witch!" he yelled as he attacks Aversa with wind magic.
Aversa was blasted backwards from the attack, "Nngh! W-wind magic?" she grunted.
"Come on, Maribelle!" Ricken egged.
Maribelle nodded, "Right!" she replied.
And with that, Ricken and Maribelle ran off as Aversa got off the ground, composing herself.
Aversa glared at the two, "Wretched whelp!" she cursed, "I should..." she tried to say but stopped, "No. Our soldiers have them outnumbered." she said, "The brats will be dead long before they can reach their comrades." she stated.
"Bwa ha ha! I have my war!" Gangrel laughed madly, "Captain Orton!" he called out, "Remain here, and take down as many Ylisseans as you can." he ordered, "You can expect reinforcements from the forts as well." he added, "Now, do your best... at doing your worst! Bwa ha!" he mused before laughing madly once more as him and Aversa leaves the battlefield.
Then a man riding a wyvern enters the battlefield. The man has a brown messy hair, brown eyes and he has a thin facial hair. He wears a dirty yellow armored body suit with caged armored shoulder pads, arm gauntlets and dark-brown gloves over a brown high-collared shirt, brown pants with armored hip pads, knee pads and brown boots. This is Orton.
Orton chucked evilly, "This is going to be good." he mused.
And with that both sides clashed with each other.
Get Ready For Battle! No Escape!
BEGIN!
(Play Fire Emblem Awakening OST - Conquest (Ablaze))
As the Marines takes on the brigands, Momonga brought out his long sword and with one swing, he hits several brigands and were send flying in the air while Minoru wasted no time firing his rocket launcher towards a group of bandits, blasting them off the ground.
Lon'qu aimed his long sword at one brigand, "How well will you die?'' he asked as he charges towards his target and stabs his weapon at the bandit's chest, killing him.
Maribelle glares at one bandit, "Big Mistake!" she yelled as casted a lightning spell towards her target, blasting him to pieces.
Ricken then prepared a magical spell, "Don't look down on me!" he shouted before firing a spell towards another brigand, making him in flames.
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 while 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.
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 one bandit which caused an explosion, sending the scoundrel flying in the air while Donnel twirled the massive log above his head as he charges forward thrusting the log towards another bandit with all might at towards the head, hitting hit target square on the face, knocking him out cold.
Sumia holds on tight on her Pegasus as she eyed her target before stabbing her iron lance on one bandit's chest, knocking him down while Chrom pulls out his sword from the ground before charging towards another brigand before swinging his sword at his target, hitting him across it's chest which sends him crashing to the ground.
Kenji then faces Orton, "I won't ask for your name." Orton mused, "Only your life!" he exclaimed.
And with that, Orton and his Wyvern charges towards Kenji, Kenji then rolls down avoiding Orton's first strike. Kenji then took a few steps back while transforming his briefcase into a machine, he then began to unleash a barrage of bullets towards the wyvern, the creature screeched in pain before charging towards Kenji. The orange-haired architect rolls down, stood up before resuming his firing bullets at the creature, Kenji then grabs a knife and immediately threw it towards the wyvern's right eye as the creature screeched in pain, Kenji wasted no time firing a rocket towards the creature's mouth making it's head explode into bits.
Orton then fell to the ground, he tried to get up but Kenji wasted stomping his head hard on the ground, dazing him completely, "This matters not." Orton spoke weaky, "Soon war will be upon... your soil... Heh heh..." he laughed.
Kenji then brought out a handgun and shot Orton on the head, killing him. Kenji then puts away his gun before shrugging his shoulders, "Meh... we'll wing it." he said.
BREAK OUT!
And with Orton dead and most brigands are defeated, the remaining brigands begrudgingly surrendered as the Marines apprehends them.
Lissa then ran towards Maribelle, "Maribelle! Are you hurt?!" she cried in concern.
"Nothing I didn't return twofold, darling." Maribelle reassured.
Robin the spoke, "We're just glad that you're safe." she said.
Maribelle turns to Robin, "Who...?" she was about to ask when she remembers her, "Oh. It's you." she pointed out.
Robin sighed, "Yes." she confirmed, "I know you're not especially fond of me, but it's a relief just the same." she stated.
Maribelle huffed, "Oh, it's not a question of fondness." she said, "I am simply protective of Lissa. My treasure is very sensitive, and... wait." she was saying when she realized something, "Am I really justifying myself to a commoner?" she asked herself, "Gods... Yes, well, I do...apologize for being curt." she admitted, "And... and... and you have my thanks for your part in the rescue. There, I said it!" she said with a huff earning a nervous chuckle from Robin.
Stahn chuckled, "Men... what a tsundere." he mused.
Rutee then turns to Rin, "Reminds me of someone." she said with a grin.
Rin facefaulted, "Don't look at me." she said in annoyance.
Meanwhile, Chrom, Frederick and Kenji are speaking with Emmeryn, "Forgive me, Emm, I acted rashly." Chrom apologized.
Emmeryn shook her head, "It's all right, Chrom." she reassured, "King Gangrel is the one at fault here. You were only protecting me." she pointed out.
Frederick spoke, "The Mad King will be rallying his forces, if they have not mobilized already." he pointed out, "I suggest we make haste back to Ylisstol and discuss our strategy." he suggested.
Emmeryn nodded, "Of course, Frederick." she agreed, "It seems war is upon us." she pointed out, "We must protect the Ylissean people at all costs." she said.
Kenji then spoke, "I suggest we take tips from a person who has been in war before." he suggested as everyone turns to Momonga... some had to look up due to his massive height.
Momonga crosses his arms, "Then I shall be of an assistance." he offered.
"Just how big is this guy?'' Virion asked.
"Rolf has been asking that question for quite some time now." Rolf replied scratching his head.
-BREAK-
Halidom of Ylisse
After returning to Ylisstol, everyone began to get ready for war looming upon them. That... of course does not apply on everyone... just not at this moment.
Walking across the town, we see Kor, Pit, Vaike, Donnel and Stahl with the thoughts of war in their head.
"This stinks." Kor spoke kicking an empty can across the ground.
"I feel ya." Donnel said in agreement, "Getting caught in a war between two nations ain't a good thing.'' he commented.
"But the title of Five Finger Death Punch's second studio album says "War Is the Answer"." Pit pointed out.
"That's just the album's title, Pit, it doesn't mean a thing!" Kor exclaimed.
Vaike let's out a chuckle, "Don't worry gang, Teach is here!" he claimed, "Those no good Plegians won't stand a chance against me!" he boasted.
"Now I'm worried." Stahl mumbled.
"Hey there." a voice greeted. The five males turns to see a young woman sitting behind a stall filled with weapons and items. The young woman has a long red hair tied in a messy high ponytail and has red eyes. She wears a red cape with yellow interior over a long-sleeved red & yellow corset top with stitches, red baggy pants with red belt and hip paddings, silver arm gauntlets underneath a red fingerless arm gloves, and pink & white knee-high steel boots. This is Anna.
"You lads seems to be lacking with stuffs." Anna pointed out, "Wanna check out my shop? I may provide something that you need." she mused.
Stahl and the others approaches, "Hey... aren't you the same merchant that Sumia and I met a month ago from Dimsol Town?'' he pointed out.
Anna tilted her in confusion, "I don't know what you're talking about? I've been into a lot of towns but never once I stepped foot in Dimsol.'' she stated.
"Really? I'm pretty sure that was you." Stahl stated.
Anna thought about it when realization hits her, "Oh! That must be a family member of mine.'' she claimed.
"Family member?'' Vaike repeated.
Anna nodded, "You see... my family has a striking resemblance to each other, so each Anna you meet is not a single woman, but a large family of female merchants who all appear the same and even have the same mannerisms." she explained.
"Nurse Joy's version in this world." Pit mused.
"Probably." Kor replied.
"That explains things.'' Stahl said.
Donnel then began to check Anna's store, "I don't about you guys but were at war right now, so I guess it's best that we get everything we need.'' he said.
The others looks at each other before nodding, then they all began to look at Anna's store, looking for something useful for them to use.
Anna smiled, "Cha-ching." she chirped.
And that's it for this chapter and I hope you all enjoyed it. I wanna make things clear though, Dimsol Town doesn't exist in the game, it's just a name of a town in this story that I just came up in a whim. Also, I wanted to add Anna in the story without doing any paralogue.
These are the characters that debuted in this chapter:
Aversa, Gangrel, Orton and Anna are from Fire Emblem Awakening
Momonga and the Marines are from One Piece
Next chapter... a skirmish will occur in Ylisstol, so please look forward for it.
Until then paalam!
