sigh- I'll always and forever say that I don't own Fire Emblem (Rekka no Ken), that is, unless I somehow in my wildest dreams get it from the original company, which is absolutely impossible. So there. –sighs again-
Note: Yep, this chapter is officially the beginning of the third and last day of craziness that ensues within the so-called 'Eliwood's Elite'. Meaning to say that I'll tie up all loose ends between all of the guys and gals. But in my opinion, this story by no means has ended yet! The very least is three chapters more and that's if I don't insert in parts and so on, which means it'll be some time before this fic is finished.
I'll write my author notes up here for a change! So um, I'm very sorry for taking a long time to update…I guess I'm concentrating more on my GS fic, but I'll still work hard on this one! Also, my style of writing is perhaps a little shaky when it comes to this fic…so my deepest apologies.
Next chapter will still be during the morning, a direct continuation from the end of this chapter. Next chapter: Day 3, morning time part 2! I don't think the next chapter will be up soon, since my school is starting again tomorrow, so…-sigh- I'll try my best.
So, let's get on to reviewers:
youkojh: The best story ever! Oh wow, thank you so much for that!
ChibiHeart: Yep, the mysterious person is Jaffar, though I thought I could have a little suspense in there…I guess Sain will get a little busted up. Hehe…anyway, thanks for reviewing!
Blazing Fool: Nah, don't worry; it isn't over by far yet. And yeah, I did think that the Kent/Fiora ramblings were kinda funny too. A crux is something like the whole point of a matter. …Yeah I know my explanation is not really clear. Sorry…thanks for the review!
K-Gforever: I'm sure Rebecca and Nino will be okay soon…maybe? I hope this fic will go well…thanks for your constant review!
Nightmare3 Well, I guess majority are worried about Sain's well-being…seems that I managed to make it appear that he's in deep shit. I guess that's good…right? Well anyways, thanks for reviewing!
Lemurian-Girl: Whoa, I'm glad someone likes all of my FE pairings here! Sure nice to find something common…though I can guess our pairings for Golden Sun are different, right? Whatever it is, thanks for your review!
MiSs JoVaNNa: Hmm…maybe you'll know what Rebecca is plotting. I'll put in Erk and Serra in the next chapter, so don't worry! And on a side note, I don't really know why quite some writers out there like Raven and Rebecca pairing…after all, there was never an ending for them anyway. But maybe the supports say something nice…I haven't seen them and I most probably won't see them unless I check a guide. Thanks for the review!
Well then, now that all author notes are finished, let's get on to the story shall we?
Chapter 10: Day 3, morning time part 1!
Yes, it was the beginning of a new day. The skies that shone brightly and piercingly which resulted in the hot and bright weather predicted the day to be a very nice day. Yes, very nice indeed. Birds were flying around, making chirping noises as they flew along in the sky while some others were nesting in their nests on the trees. Meanwhile, some early rises were already up and awake, while some still continued their beauty sleep and slept.
Indeed, it was peaceful and promising to most people. Nothing disturbed the peace and quiet in the early morning, until…
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
That very don't-know-why scream was very, very, very loud. So loud until the nice, hot and bright weather broke into a fierce downpour of rain. (Insert dramatic music here.) Scary isn't it? Surprisingly, according to many residents, the long-piercing scream seemed to come from the castle itself, the mighty Castle Ositia. A laborious scream from the castle…Hmm, let's check it out shall we?
Being an early riser always, the three sisters, Fiora, Farina and Florina were used to waking up at dawn ever since they were children, for they always were either busy training or taking a early ride in the air with their own pegasus.
Florina had especially woken up earlier to have a nice lovely and quiet ride with Huey around the countryside. Her room which served as a guest room was directly next to Hector's room (but they didn't share the same bathroom though); something which Florina herself did not wish for but had no other choice since somehow Sain was taking her room ever since he rested in her room after the attack he received from Jaffar. (in chapter 3) So she accepted the room with no complaints, as expected from the timid girl but surprisingly not changing back to her original room.
Waking up, Florina stretched herself, straightened her crumpled nightshirt which she wore and slowly walked to her closet and got out her daily armour clothing. Walking slowly with her clothing in hand, she proceeded to the nearest bathroom, which was located two rooms away from hers. Apparently, four or five rooms shared one common bathroom in the castle.
There were at least six bathrooms. As Oswin, Matthew and Serra were members of the House Ositia, naturally they had their own rooms and personal quarters so they were counted out in the 'bathroom-sharing' thingie. Marcus, Lowen, Harken and Isadora, the 'Pheraens Team', shared one. Fiora, Farina, Florina, Heath and Vaida decided to name their bathroom 'The Flying Bathroom' (see how ridiculous it can get?) after some 'intelligent' thinking. Eliwood, Hector, Lyn, Ninian and Merlinus had one long corridor all to themselves and after much pain in thinking, their corridor was named 'The Nobly Nobles Corridor'. Cheesy, I know, but what can you expect when Eliwood himself did the thinking?
Meanwhile, the other bathrooms were not 'named' by the other occupants, but being the Mattay-chan that we know, he decided to name all of them. So, the result was: 'Dedwy Saiwens' (Deadly Silence), a suitable one since Raven, Karel, Karla and Jaffar used it. The 'Bo Wabas Bafuwoom' (ahem, Bow Lovers Bathroom) was 'named in honour' of Rebecca, Wil, Louise, Rath and Guy (yeah Guy isn't archer type, but he had no other place to squeeze into, so he had to go along with Rath) and finally, the last bathroom shared by six people, Erk, Pent, Lucius, Canas, Nino and Priscilla. Since they were all miraculously magic users, Mattay-chan proudly named their bathroom 'Mejika Fuashii' (he means Magical Flushie).
Now, I think that's enough sidetracking for bathrooms, so let's get on with the real story…
Stepping into the unoccupied cold bathroom, Florina brushed her teeth and washed her face with cold water at the sink. Once that was done, she undressed (nope, don't think anything funny), stepped into a shower tub and closed the door. As she opened the tab, cold and refreshing water poured out from the shower.
Florina relaxed in the bath, closing her eyes as water splashed on her hair. Reaching out a hand for the soap, Florina gasped and held her breath when she saw a dark human shadow outside the door.
All of a sudden, that shadow pressed its face hard onto the glass door that led to the shower tub, causing a 'thud' as it did so. Florina gasped even louder and stood there motionless as she saw a face, an odd, familiar face that she knew well, stuck at the glass door, looking at her with an impish grin…
And when she finally got her petrified voice back, she opened her mouth and screamed as loud as she could.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"
That very high-pitched scream woke Fiora up from all her sweet dreams with Kent. (ahem ahem) She jolted up from her bed, which apparently was shared with a certain red-haired knight, despite their moral and ethics teachings. (don't think anything dirty!) They are just bad, bad kids asking for a spankie. "That voice…could it be Florina?"
"Hmm? Is anything the matter, Fiora?"
The Falcoknight smiled at her partner who was still looking sleepy; unlike her whose eyes were wide awake after the terrifying scream. Too much of a protective sister perhaps? "Morning, Kent. And no, nothing is wrong, I think…though I better check on Florina. That scream just now sounded like her." She got up and started for the door, still wearing her normal clothing without the armour and said, "I'll be back soon." before she left the room.
"Mmm, alright. I'll have another nap…it's so early…"
Walking at a fast pace to the source of the scream, Fiora was surprised to hear no more sounds coming from the source, the bathroom. Oh no, has anything happened to Florina? I sincerely hope not…has someone threatened her? Yanking the door open, the young woman was very much astonished to find her sister, a nude Florina in the shower tub, and to top it all off and worsen things a hell lot more, Hector, yes Hector, was there staring at her though now he was staring at Fiora herself instead ever since she dramatically yanked the door open.
Hector, the Lord Hector, ruler of Ositia and one of the great heroes who brought justice to evil, who saved all of Elibe, was and is looking at my…my younger sister who is not wearing anything? Is this so-called…noble person only a…a pervert from the inside, taking advantage of Florina, my sister who is too timid and shy around men? How…how dare he! Has he no moral teachings! Even though he is the Lord Hector, such a thing is even more unforgivable! To step on women's privacy is too much! Fiora's face was obviously contorted with anger at fury as she looked at the crouching scared lord, as expected from the protective sister.
The poor victim of the incident, Florina gasped when she saw her older sister at the door. Finally gaining her senses, she turned a deep maroon and quickly snatched a nearby towel and wrapped it around her, so quick that you couldn't even say 'Hey, that's a nude girl over there'. Not knowing what to say, she just turned her head down and looked at the ground intently as if there was something so indeed fascinating to see.
Now then, the bad culprit was also at a loss for words; though, he managed a sheepish and 'I didn't mean it, it's not my fault' smile to Fiora. But obviously he wasn't getting away with that, knowing Fiora. Well, isn't it too obvious?
Advancing menacingly to Hector, Fiora cracked her knuckles with a really scary look on her face as she barked out an order. "Florina, get out of here now. I'll speak to you later."
Florina's head immediately looked up at her sister. Not knowing what to do, she decided to follow exactly what Fiora said and finally mustered the courage to step out from the tub. "Uh…uh, okay…" And that was all she could say before she left the bathroom in a fast sprint, leaving an unusually fiery Fiora and a scaredy cat of a Hector.
Now, as Florina ran to her room, she was intercepted by her best friend, a.k.a. Lyndis the granddaughter of the marquess of Caelin. Lyn was walking to the main hall when she saw Florina oddly dressed only in a long white towel. She couldn't help her curiosity and pulled the shy Florina over to her by the hand. "Florina what on earth are you doing out here wearing only that?"
Florina just kept tongue-tied. As much as she hated Hector doing that, her other side told her that telling Lyn would just invite more trouble than ever. Knowing Lyn, she was probably even worse than Fiora when it came to Hector and things that concerned Florina.
Not satisfied by her response, Lyn shook her by the shoulders gently. "Florina, answer me! What's wrong? Why are you dressed like this? Shouldn't you dress properly in the bathroom?"
"…uh…"
"Yes? Speak up, Florina! Did something happen in the bathroom?"
"…no…noth…nothing…"
Lyn frowned. "I don't believe that Florina. If nothing happened, surely you wouldn't have come out of the bathroom like this…did you get assaulted by someone?"
"…no…I…"
Lyn placed her hands on her hips, feeling frustrated and agitated. "You're not helping me, nor are you helping yourself, Florina. Why are you so scared in saying what's troubling you?"
"…"
"-sigh- Well, in that case, since you're too scared to tell me, Florina, then I guess I better check on the bathroom myself." Lyn sighed and started walking off.
"No!" Florina couldn't help herself from saying that.
"Huh?" Lyn turned back. "Why so negative Florina? You've never minded before…"
"No…it's ah…I…"
"Hmm, looks like it's even more vital that I go to the bathroom and see what's going on. Go back to your room, Florina. You'll be safe there." Lyn then turned back and walked resolutely to the bathroom. (such a popular place it has become isn't it?)
"Lyn!" Half of her wanted to pull Lyn back from going there, the other half wanted Hector, the bad guy, to get extra beatings, just like what he received like the other time when Hector insulted her privacy.
In the end, Florina just stood there motionless, looking at the Blade Lord walking away. Minutes later, Florina could hear many sounds. Many, many painful screams echoing from the bathroom.
"AAAAAHHHHHH!"
"NO! DON'T…OWWWW!"
"I DIDN'T MEAN IT, HONEST! GAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHGGGGG!"
"HELLLLPPPPP! WHElppppp…"
And that was all Florina could hear before she escaped to her room where all was quiet, safe and sound, not wanting to hear anymore of those anguish screams. Mwahahahaha, I'm such an evil author aren't I?
'Never mind, I agree with you absolutely.' Florina's evil side materialized and laughed evilly.
"Good. Now that's the way. Give me high-five!"
Now then, you might have thought that Hector's pitiful (yes, pitiful) screams could be heard all over Ositia, but naturally since the castle was so real big, some people who slept at further rooms were not disturbed from their sleep and they continued sleeping happily. And some of them, you might just be happy to hear that the two archers, Wil and Rebecca were among those that were still sleeping…in the same bed. But once again, NOT doing anything dirty, mind you.
But Wil woke up anyway some time later. After experiencing many nice dreams, that is. His eyes opened and he found himself lying on a bed together with his female counterpart, both still the same attire as when they went to sleep. Wil gave a yelp. Not because they slept together, but because Wil had somehow and somewhat unconsciously hugged Rebecca tightly in his sleep, and she was now currently snuggling up to him like what a small child does to its mother. Though of course nothing can be proved that it was just pure accident. (hint, hint) But never mind about it.
His unmanly yelp caused Rebecca to arise from her deep happy sleep. Opening her eyes groggily, she yawned, realised that Wil was hugging her, didn't seem surprised at finding herself at such a position, looked up at him and smiled. "Hey Wil…morning…"
Wil gawked. How am I going to get out of this situation? Rebecca's bound to say or do something…aahh, why and why and why did I have to wrap my arms around her? …Though of course it felt nice, but that's not the point!
Yes, it is! His evil and naughty side rose in his inner mind and defended himself.
Oh no, it isn't and you know it, you pervert! Stay away from me! On the other hand, Wil's so called 'good and pure' side rose and start arguing. And from then on, they started arguing.
Oh yeah? And how exactly am I to stay away from you?
…How would I know? But that's beside the point!
No, it isn't, you just can't find the answer. Ahahaha!
Arrgh, you damn pervert!
Hmph, if you say I'm a pervert, then aren't you one too? I AM in your body and mind after all, you know. Aha, caught you nicely!
…NO I AM NOT!
Hm, yeah I guess you're right. More likely you're a sadistic pervert, ain't it? Mwahahahahahhahah!
Oh just shut up will you! Cut the crap man! …And the silly argument went on.
Now, while Wil was battling in his mind (which was by way exceedingly silly), Rebecca still remained in the same position. Not gauging any action or reaction from him for he remained stagnant, Rebecca raised her hand and waved it at Wil's blank face with starry eyes. "Wil?"
Still no response. "Hellooo?"
Again, no response.
"Wil? Hellooo? Anybody home?" Getting a little impatient, the female sniper knocked lightly on his forehead just like how one knocks on the door. Silly, I know, but what can you do with a crazy lovestruck sniper?
Once again, totally NO response.
Rebecca sighed. "Gone to his dreamland again…" She muttered to herself.
It would seem that she would just go back to sleep, but don't worry, readers, for Rebecca isn't giving up yet! Remember, she's damn obstinate when she feels like it!
So, after five minutes trying to 'revive' Wil from his 'deep trauma' in his mind (oh gosh, isn't the heated battle long?), Rebecca still got no response. Not knowing what to do, she almost felt like just leaving him in that condition and go back to sleep.
And then, that's when it came. A thought struck Rebecca and as she thought more about it, she began to smile. Moments later, she started giggling insanely. Giggle, giggle, giggle. What on earth could be so funny? Looking up at Wil's still blank face, Rebecca stopped giggling and smiled evilly. Heheehee…Mission 1 part 2 last night was also 100 percent successful…now I'll complete part 3! Dear, dear Wil…
Pushing herself up until her head was on level with Wil, she snickered and began her mission: Mission 1, part 3 launching!
A dark and foreboding place. Ooo…sounds eerie doesn't it? Well, maybe not.
In the middle of the darkness, the author suddenly materializes! Wow, how magical it is! How supreme! …Fine, I'll cut the crap.
'Now then, I won't be putting any dirty stuff, since I don't know what, why and how to write so I'll just leave it. For those of you readers, I think I should just say 'Feel welcomed to think whatever you like' but maybe I shouldn't. Well anyway, since I'm the author, so let's use my author powers to skip whatever that part is!' And before you can blink an eye, she vanishes as quick as she came. Bwahahaha.
Back to the story…
Approximately five minutes later, any by-passer who walked along the very same hallway where the two snipers were residing in a room, he would have jumped out of his skin.
"AAAHH! MY EY…REBECCA WHAT ARE YOU D…" followed by dead and suspicious silence.
Suddenly, the author once again materializes in the middle of nowhere and cackles evilly.
'…Yes, I think I'll leave it up to you, the reader, to guess what's happening. And that's because I don't know what the hell is happening too (grins sheepishly), that was on a spur of the moment, a wonderful display of my author powers! BEWARE!' And with a snarl, she disappeared…again.
Nino…
"Huh? Did someone just call me?"
Nino, child…"Yeah guess I didn't hear wrong…who is that calling me?"
Come…"What? …Is it you, Jaffar? …No wait, Jaffar wouldn't talk like that. Uncle Jan?"
Come to me…
"Sonia? Hey wait; Sonia is a female, not a male! Maybe it's…Linus? Lloyd? Hey come out and speak to me properly! I can't see you, whoever you are!"
Come to me child of death…"What? Child of…death? Hey, I'm still…alive! I…am…right?"
Hide in your fears…"W…what?"
Fear your very soul and mind…"W…who…?"
Suffer in pure sorrow…"P…please, stop it!"
Anguish in dear pain…"This…it…it's not…fu…funny! Please…stop, whoever you are!"
Let death overcome your very being…"Please! Please…stop…someone…help…"
Let it be your partner…
"Someone…help me! Jaffar, where are you!"
Fear me child of death…"Jaffar! Jaffar! …Why…?"
Cower under my power…"Jaffar…everyone…where are…you…? Why…why…am I alone?"
Prepare to face your ultimate doom…"No…go away…why won't…you go away from me? Stay away from me!"
For I shall bring you forth to Death!"No! Don't hurt me! Someone!"
Fear the glorious dark power of the mighty Death and embrace its darkness!"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"