A/N: And I'm back with a new chapter! Glad that everyone enjoyed the previous despite coming up short. Anyway, after this chapter, I'm heading back to AWA Stories for just one chapter to see check the other characters whom are absent in this fic but like I said before, only one chapter since this mission fic is nearing it's end.
Number01BlazblueFan - I do plan do that but I still need to reintroduce Suzune first. Kazuma, Aqua, Megumin and Darkness are already part of the AWA, so they might some time in the future. As for the SOS brigade, I might only include Kyon, Mikuru, Yuki and Itsuki while leaving Haruhi out the loop... just like how she is lock out in the loop in canon.
And with that, let's get this chapter started!
Disclaimer: I don't own any characters appearing in this fic.
-EARTH 419-
Plegia Castle
Meanwhile at the Plegia Castle which is located in the heart of Plegia. We see Aversa and Gangrel standing in a dark corridors when a Plegian Soldier arrives and began his report.
"So, Captain, let me be certain I understand your report..." Aversa mused, "Not only did you NOT confirm that the Ylissean party carries the Fire Emblem... But you can't be certain Prince Chrom is even among them?" she pointed out, "...Is that the gist of it?" she asked.
The soldier nodded, "Y-yes, milady!" he nervously confirmed, "The air was thick with sand—even their number was difficult to ascertain." he explained.
"Perhaps if you had gotten closer, Captain." Aversa replied, "Here, let me show you..." she says as she walks up to the soldier with a blade in hand, much to his horror.
"N-no! I'm sorry, I-" the soldier tried to apologized but was cut down by Aversa "Huargh!" he cried in pain before falling down to the floor dead.
"Apology accepted." Aversa mused.
"Do try not to kill ALL the soldiers, my dear." Gangrel reminded, "We'll need a few for the welcoming party." he said, "The Ylisseans will be here soon—Chrom and the Emblem among them, I'm sure. That bleeding-heart prince would never put good sense before his sister!" he exclaimed in glee.
"...And when they arrive?" Aversa asked.
"It will be a massacre worthy of their legendary father!" Gangrel replied with a grin.
-BREAK-
Meanwhile at the Shepherd's camp somewhere in Plegia, we see everyone resting while getting ready for their arrival at Mad Gangrel's castle. We then see Chrom, Roin, Basilio, Flavia and Kenji Kazama having a conversation when a Ylissean spy approaches them.
"The exalt is the be executed at the castle on the morrow." the spy reported, "I heard it from the king's own lips, sire." he said.
Basilio nodded, "This is it, then." he said.
"Exactly as you predicted, Robin." Chrom pointed out.
"So far, yes." Robin replied, "But tomorrow will be the true test..." she muttered in uncertainty.
"Chin up, there! Show some confidence!" Flavia encouraged, "It's your thinking that's got us this far." she pointed out, "The plan is risky, but only as much is called for." she stated.
"We'll find a way to see it through, Robin. Don't worry." Chrom reassured, "This time tomorrow, we'll be swapping stories with Emm on the road home." he said.
"I hope you're right." Robin replied.
"Well... if all things backfire, I got a back-up plan." Kenji claimed.
Basilio turns to him, "And what is that?'' he asked.
Kenji grinned, "Something a friend of mine will do." he replied.
-BREAK-
The next morning at the Shepherd's camp and inside Robin's tent, we see Robin stirring in her sleep when she suddenly sat up awake.
"AAAAAH!" Robin let's out a scream which surprises both Lissa and Donnel whom just entered her tent.
"Robin? Hey, Robin! What's wrong? Was it a nightmare?" Lissa called out in concern.
"I bet it was pretty bad." Donnel commented.
Robin let's out a breathe, "Is... that what it was?" she asked, "Y-yes, it must have been... I'm sorry...'' she apologized, "What brings you here, Lissa? Donnel?'' she asked, "Was there something you needed?" she added.
Lissa nodded, "Frederick says it's time to march." she replied.
"And we can't start the plan without our master tactician!" Donnel mused.
-BREAK-
A day later at the Plegia Castle Courtyard. We see Emmeryn is standing on the edge of a cliff, with a brigand behind her.
Gangrel then gladly greets the Plegians at the gathering for Emmeryn's execution, "Good people! Warriors of Plegia! Welcome! Welcome, one and all!" he greeted, "Your anticipation electrifies the air!" he said in glee, "We ALL remember the crimes of Ylisse..." he pointed out, "Would you have their witch-queen answer for them? Here? Today? NOW?" he asked in excitement, "YEEEEEEEEEEEES! Finally, we will have JUSTICE!" he declared as he looks at a barbarian behind Emmeryn, "EXECUTIONER! If you would be so kind..." he tried to ordered but was interrupted.
"Flavia!" Robin shouted.
"I've got him!" Flavia obligued as the barbarian slowly raises his axe to slash Emmeryn until Flavia throws an axe at him causing him to fall before he can kill her.
"EVERYONE... NOW!" Robin ordered.
And with that everyone charges forward with the Plegian soldiers charging back at them.
"Take out all the soldiers first!" Chrom ordered, "We'll deal with the Mad King later!" he said.
"Oh will you now? Bwa ha!" Gangrel let's out a laugh, "We've been expecting you, Little Prince." he mused, "Men: Kill him. Kill his sister. Kill his troops and his friends and anyone else you find! KILL THEM AAAAAAAAALL!" he ordered.
"Dude... this guy is mad!" Kor Meteor exclaimed.
"He really lives up to his title." Rin Toosaka mumbled.
Meanwhile behind some pillars, we see a young woman hiding. The young woman has a mid-length dark hair tied in small pigtails and has dark eyes, she also wears a yellow circlet around her head. She wears a black cape with a yellow high-collar over a black & yellow crop top, black mesh bodysuit, black and yellow loincloth, yellow rings on her lower thighs and yellow sandals. This is Tharja.
"So we're to kill or die here, simply because the king demands it? Pfft." Tharja scoffed, "What do I care of these Ylisseans?" she mocked, "We're given no reasons to fight, only orders." she said, "What's the point? Besides, I've always been quite good at choosing who to hate on my own..." she stated.
Meanwhile, we see a tall, androgynous man running towards the cliff. The tall man has a mid-length dirty blonde hair and has green eyes. He wears a white shoulder cape with black linings over a white baggy long-sleeve robes with an armor wrapped around his mid-section, yellow bulky gauntlets with black lines over black fingerless gloves, dark brown boots with yellow linings. This is Libra.
"Exalt Emmeryn! No!" Libra exclaimed, "Gods speed me to her side!" he prayed.
As the Plegian Soldiers charges forwards, their leader is looking around in annoyance. The leader is an old man with white hair and gray eyes. He wears a large and bulky red & orange colored armor over a black bodysuit, red & orange arm gauntlets and gloves, and red & orange armored boots. This is Campari.
"Where is the damn wyvern brigade?!" Campari demanded, "Hurry! Close off their escape!" he ordered.
With Kenji, the orange-haired architect then transforms his briefcase into a machine gun, "All right! Let's burn them down!" he said with a grin.
Get Ready For Battle! No Escape!
BEGIN!
(Play For Honor OST - Breach Commanded "Samurai Attack")
As the Marines takes on some Plegian Soldiers, Momonga brought out his long sword and with one swing, he hits several Plegian Soldiers and were send flying in the air while Minoru Shiraishi wasted no time firing his rocket launcher towards a group of Plegian Soldiers, blasting them off the ground.
In the midst of the battle, Chrom came across Libra, "You there!" he called, "Who are you? Why do you fight alone?" he asked.
"Good heavens! You're Prince Chrom, brother to Her Grace the Exalt!" Libra greeted.
"You know me?" Chrom asked in surprise.
"Know you? Of course, sire!" Libra confirmed, "All Ylissean clergy do." he pointed out, "I must thank the gods for uniting us! Oh, dearest and most heavenly fa-" he was saying but Chrom cuts him off.
"With all respect, now is not the time for prayer—it's action that's called for." Chrom pointed out.
"Ah, too true!" Libra agreed, "We hurried here to help as soon as word came of the execution." he claimed.
"We? Then there are more of you?" Chrom asked.
Libra solemnly nodded, "Alas, there were." he replied, "I lost many brave comrades along the way." he said, "In truth, I was starting to doubt the purpose of my struggle... But no longer! Pray, sire, let my axe serve you and your party!" he declared.
"Your love for my sister is clear." Chrom pointed out with a smile, "I would be honored to be joined by such a formidable woman of the cloth." he said.
"...Man, sire. Man of the cloth." Libra corrected.
Chrom is taken by surprise, "You're a..." he tried to say, "...You're not a woman?" he asked.
"No sire, Women are clerics. I am a priest." Libra clarified, "Well, technically a war monk, if you care to split hairs..." he explained.
"Oh. Yes, well, I'm... I didn't mean to imply... Well, this is rather awkward." Chrom admitted.
"Oh, it's all right, sire." Libra reassured, "You realized your mistake quickly enough. It could have been much more awkward." he pointed out, "... MUCH more..." he added.
"Right! Let's stop there." Chrom said.
Libra charges towards a Plegian soldier, "Repent, Sinner!" he shouted as jumps up high before bringing down his axe on his target, killing the soldier.
Gregor squats down as he sizes up a Plegian Soldier as he charges towards his target, jumping up high before bringing down his axe on the soldier, decapitating him while Nowi equipped herself with a Dragonstone as a bright light engulfs her which transforms into a lime-green colored dragon, she then spun around before glaring at her target before unleashing a powerful lightning strike towards a Plegian Soldier, killing it in an instant.
Tsumugu then threw a grenade towards a group of Plegian soldiers, blasting them off the ground before tackling one soldier and he kills him by stabbing a knife on the soldier's throat while Presea spins around vertically twice with her weapon outstretched, damaging every enemies her within range.
Flavia charges towards a Plegian Soldier as as she jumps up high before slicing the soldiers in half with her sword while Basilio charges towards another Plegian Soldier as he jumps up high before smashing down his large axe on his target, killing him.
Cordelia holds on tight on her pegasus as they flew towards her target as she spun her steel lance before stabbing her target on the chest while Lon'qu aimed his long sword at one Plegian Soldier, he then charges towards his target and stabs his weapon at the soldier's chest, killing him.
Kratos Aurion slams his weapon to the ground, creating a shock wave which damages a group of Plegian Soldiers in a wide arc in front of them while Hisui Hearts charges and then fires a large bullet of wind towards one soldier, killing him upon impact.
Maribelle glares at one a Plegian soldier as she casted a lightning spell towards her target, blasting him to pieces while Ricken prepares a magical spell before firing a spell towards another soldier, making him in flames.
Shino Aburame calmly let's out a swarm of insects from his sleeves, the insects then quickly waves towards the Plegian Soldiers, pinning them all on the ground while squirming in fear. One soldier then tried to strike Shino from behind but the shinobi simply dodges and quickly punches the soldier on the face, knocking him out.
Miriel charges up magic in her hands as a bolt of lighting strike down on one Plegian soldier killing him on the process while Vaike squats down as he sizes up another soldier before charging towards him, jumping up high before bringing down his axe on his target, killing the soldier 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 Plegian soldier before shooting his arrow towards his target, hitting him directly on the head.
Kellam stomps his foot on the ground as he glares at another Plegian soldier, he then 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 another soldier, killing him.
Asbel Lhant charges his blade with Ice-elemental energy and aims it towards one Plegia Soldier, then then slashes diagonally upward to right, followed by a diagonal downward slash to the right, creating an image of a frozen "X", killing the soldier while Cheria Barnes with her right hand close to her chest, Cheria conjures a small blue mist over it, then follows this by firing two blue projectiles at her target and waving her right arm up, a blue trail following it in the air.
Sophie then pushes forward with their palm to strike one Plegian Soldier, she then blasts him with a powerful force, pushing it away while Edwin Horace "Ed" Hill charges his fist with electricity before slamming it down to the ground, shocking every soldiers within range.
Stahn Aileron charges forward and swung his sword at another Plegian soldier and immediately decapitates him while Rutee Katrea charges towards another soldier, 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 soldier crashes down to the ground.
Kor slashes his sword horizontally to the right hitting one Plegian soldier 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 Plegian soldiers on their paths, Ram then shoots out a slash of wind that cuts one soldier in half while Rem smashes her Morning Star down on one soldier'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 Plegian soldiers, blasting them off the ground while Rolf Van Kelamis & Viktor charges forward as the former brought out a large hammer before smashing his hammer on every soldiers on their path, smashing every soldiers' heads into bits.
Gaius then charges towards a Plegian soldier with his Rogue Dagger in hands before slicing his target on the neck area, killing him while Panne holds up two knives before attacking one soldier, slicing and stabbing her target to death.
As the battle goes, Chrom spotted Tharja hiding behind a pillar, "You there!" he called, "Are you with the Plegians? You seem reluctant to fight." he pointed out.
Tharja scoffed, "Death comes to all of us eventually." she spoke, "Why invite it early, fighting for a cause I don't believe in?" she muttered.
"So... I should take that as a no, or..." Chrom spoke in confusion.
"Let's just say I'm keeping my options open." Tharja replied, "I mean, long live the king and all, but I'd like to keep living as well." she stated, "And I have a bit of a rebellious streak, I'm afraid. A...dark side." she admitted.
"Then perhaps you would rebel now and fight for our cause?" Chrom offered.
Tharja was surprised by this, "...You would trust me?" she asked, "What if this all just a ploy to plunge a dagger in your back?" she pointed out.
"My sister, the exalt—I think she would trust you." Chrom replied, "And I'm trying to learn from her. Besides, I already need to watch my back, whether you're with us or not." he stated.
"Well, that's odd..." Tharja mused, "Usually when I bring up the backstabbing bit the discussion is over." she pointed out, "All right, then—consider me your new ally." she declared, "...For now." she added.
Tharja charges up magic in her hands, "You're already dead..." she spoke as she blasted one Plegian soldier to pieces with her black magic.
Frederick charges forward on his horse while he raised his lance up high as his horse trotted it's way towards a Plegian soldier before stabbing down his lance on his target's chest while Robin charges her hands with magic before shooting out a magical beam towards another soldier, blasting him to pieces.
Lissa brought up her staff as she fires out a magical spell towards one Plegian soldier 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 soldier 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 Plegian Soldier's chest, knocking him down while Chrom pulls out his sword from the ground before charging towards another soldier before swinging his sword at his target, hitting him across it's chest which sends him crashing to the ground..
Kenji then faces Campari, "You'll never save your precious exalt, scum!" Campari shouted.
Campari brought down his large weapon but Kenji rolls away in time, the young man then slams his briefcase down on Campari's weapon, burying it down to the ground. As Campari tries to dig his weapon out, Kenji wasted no time unleashing a fury of punches on his target's face, dazing him with every shot, Campari then pulls out his weapon off the ground and swung but Kenji ducks down before charging forward and hits Campari with a running-knee strike to the jaw. Campari was sent kneeling to the ground, Kenji then wasted no time finishing him with a superkick to the face.
"Urgh..." Campari grunted, "Killing me will only... feed Plegia's rage..." he grunted before loosing conscious.
"Idiot... you're not even dead yet..." Kenji grumbled indecorously with a blank look.
Chrom looks around, "Robin! Their wyvern riders have fallen!" he called out, "The skies are clear! I'm giving the signal!" he exclaimed.
As he did so, Phila and a few pegasus knights enters the battle, "Your grace!" Phila called out.
"Phila! I'm so glad to see you're safe!" Emmeryn replied in relief, "But how-" she tried to ask.
"Khan Basilio's men freed me." Phila replied, "Come, we must hurry!" she ordered as her group made their way towards Emmeryn.
Gangrel looks at them in shock, "What? Pegasus knights?" he exclaimed, "How did they... That damned Ylissean tactician does NOT play fair!" he complained.
Aversa chuckled, "Heh heh heh... Yes, well. Neither do I." she said as she summons a surrounding number of Archer Risen, much to everyone's horror.
"...Risen?!" Robin squawked, "Oh gods, no! Chrom! There are Risen everywhere!" she pointed out.
"Not these clowns again!" Kenji complained.
"Damn! Not now!" Chrom growled.
Gangrel let's out a laugh, "Bwa ha ha! Oh, did an army of living corpses just APPEAR out of the blue?!" he mocked, "Truly, the heavens smile upon mighty King Gangrel this day! Bwa ha ha ha!" he laughs maniacally.
The Archer Risens then began to attack the Pegasus Riders, killing them one by one with one hit. One Risen then fires an arrow towards Phila but it hits the Pegasus instead. The winged-horse screech in pain which caused Phila to fall off to her doom.
"Phila!" Emmeryn yelled.
Fortunately for Phila, she was swooped away by a Charizard with a boy riding on it to safety. The boy has a short black hair and brown eyes. He wears a white and blue striped short sleeved loose shirt, brown capris with red outlines with baggy pockets and red folded sleeves at the edge of his capris and shades of blue sneakers. His hat is red, dark blue and gray and the Poké Ball design is white. This is Ash Ketchum.
"Whew! That was close!" Ash quipped, "Good job, Charizard!" he praised.
"Roar!" Charizard replied.
"W-Who are you?" Phila asked in surprise that a boy riding a winged-lizard just save her.
Ash turns to her with a grin, "My name is Ash Ketchum and this is Charizard." he introduce himself and his Pokemon, "Sorry if I couldn't save your friends in time." he apologized.
Phila shook her head, "No... it's fine..." she replied, "I'm very grateful that you save me." she said in gratitude.
"Don't let them get away! KILL THEM! KILL THEM ALL!" Gangrel ordered.
"Hold on tight!" Ash said as Phila held on to him tight as Charizard swerves around, dodging every arrows from the Risens Archers.
Back down with everyone, "Who is that?'' Ricken asked watching Charizard with Ash and Phila flying away to safety.
"That's Ash Ketchum." Rin replied, "He's a friend of ours." she said.
Stahn looks back at the cliff, "Damn... we're back to square one! How are we going to save the Exalt now?!" he exclaimed.
"I'm thinking... I'm thinking..." Robin muttered in deep thoughts.
Gangrel gritted his teeth in anger, "Grovel before me. Plead! Beg for your worthless lives!" he demanded.
"I'd give up my life before I beg for it from you." Chrom growled.
"Oh, now THAT is a good line." Gangrel mused, "A fitting epitaph for your tombstone, perhaps? But it's not just your life in the balance. The exalt still stands upon the block. And I have a dozen bows trained on her. All it would take is one word from me..." he said with a grin.
"Emm! Hold on, I'm-" Chrom spoke but was cut-off.
"ARCHERS! If this Ylissean pup so much as twitches, let fly your arrows!" Gangrel ordered.
"I... I'll kill you!" Chrom growled.
"Go ahead! I welcome it." Gangrel egged, "Just know you were responsible for Big Sister's bloody demise!" he pointed out, "...And what of the rest of you? Eh? Who wants the honor of killing the exalt?" he mocked, "...No one? Bah! Your merry band isn't quite so headstrong anymore, is it? Pathetic!" he insulted.
"Ugh... this weasel is really getting into my nerves!" Rutee exclaimed.
Emmeryn then spoke, "King Gangrel, is there no hope you will listen to reason?" she asked.
"You mean listen to more of your sanctimonious babble?! I think not." Gangrel pointed out, "No, all I want is to hear a THUNK of arrows, and a SPLAT as you hit the ground." he exclaimed, "Take one, long, last look from your perch." he said, "You do so enjoy looking down on people... Then prepare to meet the ground, and your maker! That is, unless if someone were to give me the Emblem... NOW!" he demanded.
"ALL RIGHT! All right... Emm, I know you won't approve, but this is my final decision." Chrom spoke, "MAYBE someday we'll face a crisis where MAYBE the Emblem would've helped. But I know for a fact that Ylisse needs you, today! The people need their exalt... And we need our sister. If those dark days should come, we'll face them together." he stated.
Emmeryn smiled, "Chrom... Th-Thank you." she thanked, "I know now what I must do..." she says.
"Emm, what are you-" Chrom tried to say but was cut-off.
"Plegians!" Emmeryn spoke, "I ask that you hear the truth of my words!" she called out, "War will win you nothing but sadness and pain, both inside your borders and out. Free yourselves from this hatred! From this cycle of pain and vengeance. Do what you must... As I will do. See now that one selfless act has the power to change the world!" she finished.
Chrom's eyes widen, "Emm, no! No!" he cried.
"Don't tell me she's thinking what I'm thinking?!" Kenji exclaimed.
"She's going to jump!" Ram shouted in horror.
"You took the words right out from my mouth!" Hisui yelled.
Emmeryn then slowly walks her way towards the edge of the cliff before letting herself fall, much to the everyone's horror which includes the Plegians. Chrom ran towards to catch but she's too far away while Lissa breaks down.
Fortunately for everyone, a red biplane suddenly swoops Emmeryn which prevent her from dying via splat to the ground, much to everyone's surprise and relief. Emmeryn found herself in the arms of Ryuuko Matoi and alongside the female banchou is an elderly man and a small anthropomorphic fox.
The elderly man has blue eyes and has a dark-brown hair, and a thick facial hair. He wears dark-green military jacket over a white shirt with a pocket straps all over his body, khaki pants, black boots, black gloves and a beret. This is John Price.
The young, anthropomorphic fox cub with a unique mutation of two tails instead of one. He has mostly yellow-orange fur with white fur around his muzzle, front torso, and the tips of his tails. He also has blue eyes. Typically, his attire consists simply of white gloves with black rings around the wrist and red shoes with white toes. This is Miles "Tails" Prower.
"Whew! Glad that we made it time!" Ryuuko mused as she turns to the exalt, "Are you okay, your majesty?'' she asked with a smile.
"I'm... I'm all right..." Emmeryn replied, "But who are you?'' she asked.
Ryuuko winks her left eye, "Friends of Prince Stahn." she replied with a grin.
With Gangrel, the mad king is furious, "NOOOO! GET THEM, KILL THEM, DON'T LET HER GET AWAY! I WANT HER DEAD!" he ordered.
And with that, several Risen Archers chases after the red plane, "With had enemy on our tails, Captain Price take them down, please!" Tails commanded.
"Roger." John replied as he pulls out his assault rifle and began to unleash a barrage of bullets towards the Risen Archers, taking them down one by one, "Yea! Die, you little piece of shits!" he exclaimed in glee.
Tails then pulls out his communicator, "Kenji, we got the Exalt.'' he reported.
Back down with everyone, Kenji got to his communicator, "Copy that! Take her to safety, we'll meet up on our way back to Ylisstol.'' he instructed.
The red biplane then flew past above them, "Be careful, Kenji!" Ryuuko shouted.
Rin then turns to Chrom, "Chrom, the exalt is safe, there's no need to stay here anymore." she reminded.
Chrom nodded, "Right." he replied, "All right, everyone, time to head back!" he commanded.
Basilio then spoke, "I secured an escape route!" he said, "We need to get going before they block it." he advised.
"You heard him, everyone, let's move! Move!" Kenji barked.
BREAK OUT!
And that's it for this chapter! And unlike the previous chapter, this one is a lot longer! Way longer than I expected and I like it!
These are the characters that debuted in this chapter:
Tharja, Libra and Campari are from the Fire Emblem Awakening
Ash Ketchum and Ash's Charizard are from the Pokemon series
John Price is from the Call of Duty games
Miles "Tails" Prower is from the Sonic franchise
I'll be doing one chapter of AWA Stories before going back to this Mission fic. So please look forward for it.
Until then paalam!