Hey everyone! Fenikkusumaru here with the latest chapter of Kamen Rider Agito: Rekka no Ken! For this chapter, I bring you an original chapter that's written and I think you'll like this. So let's get into the story! Henshin!
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"You're requesting my assistance for this?" Eliwood asked as we managed to find him at a nearby inn. We were able to arrive the village at night time, and he was just about to leave when he caught him. Right now, we were discussing this with him, alongside Lyn in the room with me.
"Yes, and it's of the utmost importance, Eliwood." Lyn nodded.
"Yeah… and I'm the proof of it…" I said, as I was sitting on the chair, where my body was covered in cuts, and the scar on my chest remained.
"I see… this is very serious…" Eliwood pondered. "It's possible that Lord Lundgren would guide his men to seek help from other Marquess's to turn against you, making your mission even more difficult…"
"And we're running out of time!" Lyn pleaded. "Please, Eliwood, you're our only hope."
"Can you help us?" I asked.
Eliwood looked at us for a moment. With a slight nod, he said, "Very well, I'll help you all out. I have given my word, after all."
"Oh, thank you!" Lyn smiled.
"Don't thank me just yet, Lady Lyndis." Eliwood said. "I shall do my best to ensure that they don't turn against you, but I can't promise that I would be able to convince them."
"We only ask that you try." I said.
"I will. In the meantime, you and your friends should rest here in Kathelet. It will be a few days before I receive word from the neighboring territories."
"We will." Lyn said.
"And if I may suggest something, perhaps you can try the hot springs here." Eliwood suggested to me. "I heard that hot springs have amazing healing qualities."
*GONG!*
I don't believe it! They have hot springs in this world?!
"There's a hot spring here?!" I gawked.
"Is something wrong with that?" Eliwood looked at me.
"In Sacae, we have oasis in some places, but a hot spring is a first." Lyn said. "I'm always curious about it. It's going to be a new experience for me. What about you, Kurogasa?"
"Are you kidding me?! I've been waiting a long time to be in one!" I said excitedly, jumping up but then– "Itetetetetete!"
"Kurogasa, the first thing you should do is rest. Lots of rest." she chided me, helping me get back on my bed.
"Yes, those wounds are serious… I suggest you do what Lady Lyndis suggests." Eliwood said.
"Please, Eliwood. Just call me Lyn." she told him. Looking back at me, she added, "And you, Kurogasa, should stay in bed. Serra would tear you to shred if she saw you walking around."
"Alright, alright…" I sighed. I hope my recovery is fast.
Once, dragons and men coexisted.
They shared a peace forged in wisdom, a peace that lasted many generations.
All was lost when mankind disrupted this balance in a sudden onslaught.
Man fought dragon in a savage war that shook the foundations of their world.
This war was called The Scouring.
Defeated and humbled, dragons vanished from the realm.
In time, man rebuilt and spread his dominion across the land and on the islands beyond.
A millennium has passed since those dark days ended.
(Cue Theme Link by Aimi)
(Instrumental) The scene starts with the Sacae Plains as the camera moved fast forward until the screen suddenly slowed down to a figure that turned out to be Kamen Rider Agito as it stopped at his helmet before the screen whited out to show the title. The title stayed for a few seconds before it shined and disappeared, to reveal the next scene of blue and red knights in armor on the battlefield, charging towards the middle before they clashed and the scene changes.
(Chikai no ha furuu setsuna kanshoku soshite mata kizutsuite) On the Sacae Plains, from a distance, Lyn walked towards the screen with her head turned to her right, admiring the scenery before turning her head to see Kurogasa standing from a distance also looking at the scenery before he noticed her and smiled before Lyn smiled back and looked back at the plains as she looked up with her eyes closed, feeling the wind.
(Kuchibiru o kamishimenagara nani ga tadashii no ka to tou) The scenes then changed to Kent and Sain, with the former admonishing the latter about his womanizing ways at a bar, to Florina tending to her Pegasus, Wil checking the string on his bow, Dorcas tending to his wife at their house, and Serra and Erk traveling together on the road much to the latter's dismay.
(Anata mamoru demo sono mae ni) Rath looked at the Sacae Plains while on his horse as the wind blew gently.
(Hatasu beki koto ga aru yo) Matthew was trying to pick the lock on a chest before he looked at the screen, surprised that he got caught. He was then hit on the head by Wallace with Lucius looking at Matthew in disappointment.
(Tokubetsu nanka ni naritai nja nakute) The scene of cameo appearances from Ninian, Nils, Eliwood, and Hector happened, as the screen slowly moved down, before the scene immediately changed to Kurogasa and Lyndis's Legion, being suddenly surrounded by the Lords, sent by the Overlord of Darkness.
(Watashi usotsukitaku nai) Kurogasa then did various movements to have the Alter Ring materialize on his waist before pressing both buttons on each side to transform into Agito and Lyndis's Legion charged at the Lords.
(Inochi o kakete kouya o kakeru tatakai no hibi no naka) Kent and Sain were the first to charge at the Lords as they stabbed them with their swords and lances as Florina was on her Pegasus attacking some with her javelin. Wil fired arrows at some, and Dorcas hacked a Lord with his axe.
(Furimuku to soko ni ite furue tometekureru) Rath fired a few arrows at one, while Matthew slashed another with his daggers. Lucius and Erk cast a Light and Fire Spell at a group of Lords, with Serra whacking one with her staff while Nils played his flute to invigorate the Legion to move forward.
(Kanashimi no hi ga tojireba yabou no hi ga noboru) After that, Kurogasa and Lyn moved in to the entrance of Castle Caelin where Lundgren was there, waiting. Lyn held her Mani Katti sword tightly before charging in at Lundgren.
(Unmei kettobashi omou mama susumou) Kurogasa then gets into a stance as the crest horns on his head opened up to six. The Agito symbol appeared and glowed beneath his feet before being absorbed into his feet, and charged in with Lyn, jumping up and diving down to execute his Rider Kick.
(Sekai o rinku shite) Lundgren pulled back his lance and thrusted forward as Lyn slashed and Kurogasa kicked before the screen was engulfed in light.
(Instrumental) The scene changes and ends with an eagle flying high in the sky before it flew over Lyndis's Legion along with Kurogasa as they looked up at high at the sunny blue sky with smiles on their faces.
Chapter 8x: One Day of Peace
Eliwood sets out for the neighboring territories of Lycia.
Lundgren's lies have begun to spread and it's up to him to reach the others before it's too late.
While Lyndis's Legion awaits Eliwood's return, they decide to enjoy the few days they have in Kathelet.
And on that first day, something special happens.
Oh man, what a good night sleep. That's what I needed. No bumps on the road, no tight space, just me, this cozy bed, and one comfortable room. It couldn't get any better than this since I really needed it after yesterday.
"Mn…" I heard a moan nearby, as I turned to my side and noticed Serra sleeping on the bedside, looking really serene when she slept. She must have looked after me, just in case I got out in pain again. I noticed her hand overlapping on mine too. As I turning my hand and felt her hand, I realized that her hand is… actually rough? This isn't what I expect from a Cleric, though… and for a high maintenance girl like her, hands should've been soft…
"Serra?" I got out. Wait a minute… come to think of it, ever since I came to this world, this is actually the first time I held a girl's hand.
"You're awake…" she groaned, pushing herself up while wiping her eyes groggily. "Took you long enough… how could you make your big sister sleeping like this? I feel like my back's going to break in half…"
"That's because you decided to sleep at my bedside. By your own free will, if I may add." I said.
"That's nonsense!" she suddenly tensed. "I should've watched you only for an hour before pretty monk took over!"
"Serra, what is up with you?" I asked. "It's not like you to shout at your little brother this early in the morning."
"Look, I'm just worried about you, okay?!" she added, getting up from her seat. "Now you're up, I can go get myself some beauty bath and refreshened myself up! Good day, little brother!"
"Wait, Serra!" I stopped, grabbing her hand by instinct.
"W–What is it?!" she suddenly felt more defensive than ever, surprised by my caught on her hand.
"I want to thank you…"
"Thank… me?" she blinked, now feeling a bit calm.
"Yeah… you've been helping me out all this time and our constant arguments makes me feel like such a jerk and being ungrateful, though… the first part is kinda true. I was being a jerk to you. I'm sorry for that…"
"Oh…" she muttered, as I noticed her slowly shedding off her high maintenance persona and seeing her true self. I never thought I said this, but this is actually the first time I'm seeing her vulnerable like this. "You're welcome… you're family, after all."
"I'll even make it up to you. I'll spend the whole day with you. Just the two of us."
"You… would? Just for me?" Serra asked surprised.
"Of course." I smiled a bit. I noticed she lowered her head a bit, getting me confused. "Serra?"
"You… really do remind me of him…" she muttered, as I can see a tear fall from her face.
"Him?"
"Yeah…" she nodded, as she slowly sat right back at her seat and started explaining to me the whole thing. The more I listened, the more surprised I was. I didn't know I resembled him in a way and I never learned of her harsh times before this, especially during that harsh winter times where her 'little brother' willingly sacrificed himself for her sake. It really broke my heart to know that she felt guilty the whole time, unable to protect those whom she cherished most and she had to resort to her princess persona, just to get attention, especially mine.
"I see. I'm sorry to hear that." I said sadly. "No wonder your hands are really rough…"
"It's a reminder, so I can always protect those who are close to me… that's why I took the teachings of St. Elimine and became who I am today."
"Gh!" I winced in pain, holding my head.
"Kurogasa, are you alright?!" she suddenly panicked.
"Sorry…" I shook my head. "I don't know why but… whenever someone mentions St. Elimine, my head hurts."
"Pretty monk told me… about your condition." she muttered. I could only smile, knowing the true Serra I know. She really shed away her princess persona, being very vulnerable, not knowing when she can hold back her tears any longer and burst out without her noticing. "Say… will you give me your word?"
"Huh?"
"About this conversation we had… and my true self…" she muttered. "I'm… not really comfortable to let anyone know of my true self and…"
"Hai, hai. Wakatta yo." I smiled, patting her head. "Your secret is safe with your little brother."
"Thanks…" she smiled, wiping off her tear before perking up again, putting up her usual persona we all know and love. "And what's with you patting my head?! A girl's hair is important as gold, y'know!"
Yep… this is gonna be one interesting day with her.
And so after getting up and having breakfast, Serra and I went around the village to spend time, although as I left the inn, Lyn and the others were looking at me strangely. Seeing that I willingly went with Serra was weird to them.
Oh, let's not forget that she drags me around from shop to shop, and I ended up carrying her stuff… again. "Hm… what to buy next?" she pondered, walking around with her hands free from stuff.
"You know… if you keep this up, we're gonna run out of gold to spend on." I grunted, struggling to keep her stuff in balance while I can't see where I'm going.
"Hey, it's my hard earned gold! I'm gonna buy things before I head back to Ostia! And besides, I got my escort to carry all of my stuff later on, so don't worry!" she warned me as we eventually ended up back at the caravan, much to her surprise. "Huh… I guess that's all of the shop we went around..."
"Thank goodness…" I groaned, managing to stuff it all inside the caravan. Man, my arms are killing me!
"Here…" she muttered, thrusting her right arm forward with her fist closed.
"What is it?" I asked, as she placed a colorful… bracelet onto my hand.
"It's… for your trouble of hanging around and carried my stuff with me." she muttered, looking away. "And a reminder that you would always have a big sister to remember, after our journey is over..."
"Heh, heh, thanks… Onee–chan." I smiled.
"Onee-chan? What's that?"
"In my language, Onee–chan means big sister." I explained. "In a most caring and cute way to call you."
I don't know if it just me, but I noticed her slightly blushing on her face and she was fumbling around with her words. "W–Whatever! Now, if you excuse me, I need to get my beauty rest and a bath!" And with that, she stormed off.
Never thought she would be tsundere too. I guess she must have let down her guard too much, revealing her vulnerable side. All of those praises I told her, it must have been too much for her to bear. I guess it's a good thing Serra and I can get along now, and I think I can put up with her usual antics.
"Well, well, looks like someone is in a mood to tease the loudmouth." I heard Matthew's voice, teasing me.
"Gh!" I winced looking at him. "Y–You heard all that?!"
"Every single word." he grinned. "A thief can never leave behind such important information, especially when it comes to learning of your enemy, Kurogasa."
"I swear if you tell anyone about this–" I growled threateningly.
"Hm… I wonder how Lyndis's Legion would learn of this?" he pondered playfully. "They would be looking at you and Serra more awkwardly than ever, right?"
*POW! BAM! WHACK! THUNK! BOOM!*
"Not… another… word…" I growled with both of my fists smoking, after comically beating Matthew black and blue.
"Geez, you sure don't hold your punches, huh?" Matthew said, rubbing his cheek. "I didn't say that I'd tell them… yet. How about you and I do something a little bit… sneaky?"
"If you're thinking about looting a house, count me out!"
"Oh, no, no, no! I got something way better than that!" he grinned.
"Oh great… this should be good… " I rolled my eyes.
"Let's see what the girls are up to at the hot spring… tonight."
…
…
…
…what?
"What… did you just say?"
"Hah! It seems like I got your attention now! That's great!" he grinned, wrapping his arm around me.
"Are you out of your mind?! That spells death sentence all over!"
"C'mon, admit it! You do wanna see the girls, do ya?" he asked, not knowingly dragging me along the way.
"I'm not doing this! I've been taught to respect women!" I denied.
"Oh drop the act, hero boy! It's either that, or everyone with weird glances on ya! It's your choice!"
"You blackmailing perverted bastard, I'm gonna–"
"I got the spot for it, if you like! C'mon, be a man, will ya?" Matthew offered. "It's just you and me, looking out for them! Think of it as a nightwatch!"
"Nightwatch, my ass! I'd rather take the fall for my big sister than do this!" I said and with that, I stormed off.
"Alright, it's your loss!" Matthew waved off.
"Rats, almost had him…" Matthew cursed, seeing Kurogasa storm off.
"Almost had what?" A new voice asked. Matthew turned around to see Rath.
"Oh, uh… Rath! I, uh… almost had him spill out some information about his weapons! Yeah, that's it!" Matthew was quick to cover his tracks.
"That's a lie and you know it." Rath answered, crossing his arms. "And we Sacaean people do not tolerate liars…"
"Oh, uh… well, I guess… I should go now!" he grinned before immediately ran off, leaving the Nomad on his own.
"…" he remained silent. "No matter what agenda he has, it matters not with me…"
Mattaku… what is that idiot Matthew thinking?! I'm not that stupid to lower to being a pervert! "Something wrong, Agito?" Nils said, getting my attention. "You seemed tense. Is there a Lord nearby? Because I can't sense them..."
"No… Matthew is being an idiot…"
"Oh." Nils got out. "Say, do you want to go to the hot spring with us? Wil wanted to tag along and Sir Dorcas is already there."
Hot springs…
Well, at least Matthew won't drag me into peeking on the girls. "Sure, I need to relax anyways." I smiled.
"Great! I'll go get him!" Nils perked up, running towards the inn. I sat down on the fountain nearby while I waited for Nils to get Wil.
"Kurogasa?" I looked to my left and saw Lyn approaching me.
"Oh hey, Lyn. What's up?" I asked.
"Why are you here? Is the pain still acted up?" she asked.
"Nah. I'm waiting for Nils and Wil so we can go to the hot springs together."
"Oh, what a coincidence! We're about to go there, as well!" she smiled.
"Really? That's great then!" I said as I got up, but cringed when I felt my back acting up. "Oooh, ow, ow, ow…!"
"Are you okay?" Lyn asked worried as I sat down.
"Yeah, just… need to take it slow on the back." I winced sitting back down on the edge of the fountain.
"Here. Scoot over." Lyn said as she sat next to me.
"Huh? Lyn, what are you– oooooooh…" I got out, as Lyn suddenly massaged my shoulders.
"Goodness, your back is hard like leather." Lyn grimaced.
"Yeah… that's the spot, Lyn…" I moaned in pleasure, feeling my muscles loosen up slightly from her hands pressing on the spots I felt in pain earlier.
"Honestly, you really need to take a dip at a hot spring." Lyn said, worried. "Its healing properties should ease your pain."
"I'll be sure to do that." I groaned in content. After a minute or two, I got up feeling better. "Thanks, Lyn. I needed that." I smiled.
"Anything for a good friend of mine." she smiled before she did something I didn't expect her to do. She got on the edge of the fountain and… jumped on my back?!
"Lyn?!" I blushed surprised as I instinctively caught her as she wrapped her arms around my neck.
"This is payback for massaging you." Lyn giggled. "We're all going to the hot springs anyways, so you're carrying me there."
I guess… this is good, in a way? I dunno, all I can think off is just holding Lyn on my back without making her fall off.
"This feels great, isn't it, Erk?" Lucius asked, as he, Erk and Dorcas were already in the hot spring, enjoying the relaxation.
"Yeah… I guess..." Erk said, feeling uncomfortable with only just a small towel to cover his lower part. "I wasn't expecting this sort of circumstance to take a bath in it…"
"But Dorcas has no trouble sleeping through it." Lucius pointed out, as Dorcas was already asleep, with another small towel to cover his face.
"I suppose…" Erk sweat dropped.
"Hey, mind if we join?" I asked as Nils, Wil, and I showed up, wearing nothing but our towels to hide our modesty.
"Oh, Kurogasa. Welcome." Lucius smiled, noticing me.
"Be wary of this water, it's–"
"Ouch!" Nils winced, retracting his leg back a bit.
"–hot." Erk finished.
"Slow and steady, huh?" Wil raised his eyebrow.
"Yep." I said as I slowly dipped into the pool. "Ooooooooooooooooh yeah… that's it. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…" I sighed in content.
"You sound like an old man, if I may point out." Lucius said.
"Sorry… it's been awhile since I've been in one of these." I said sheepishly.
"Do you have hot springs, back at your home?" Erk asked. "And frequently bathed in it?"
"Oh yes. There's a lot of hot springs where I'm from. And every now and then I would take a bath in them."
"Say, where's Kent, Sain and Rath?" Wil asked.
"They are doing another round of scouting, just in case a small group of bandits or a Lord might appeared..." Lucius noted
"And Matthew?" Wil pointed out, causing me to cringe.
"I… do not know of his whereabouts." Lucius shook his head.
"He must have gone to another home and looted again…" Erk sighed.
"So ladies, who do you have your eyes on?" Serra's voice asked from the other side of the hot spring separated by a wooden barrier.
Oh boy…
*At the same time*
"Geez… this sucks doing this all alone…" Matthew muttered in his hiding spot. "Oh well… more for my viewing pleasure."
While Kurogasa hadn't arrived with his small group, Matthew managed to take a peek inside, as the girls are resting up inside the hot spring.
"Florina, you know that I was really worried for you." Lyn noted.
"What makes you say that, Lyn?" Florina asked.
"Well… you being a Pegasus Knight, and then joining a mercenary group filled with men… wouldn't your nervousness around men surface?"
"I understand your fear, Lyn. I really do." Florina smiled. "It is all because of my sisters."
"Your sisters?" Serra looked at Florina in confusion.
"Oh, that's right! You have other sisters that joined Pegasus Knight ranks as well." Lyn recalled, making Florina nod.
"Uh-huh!" Florina nodded happily. "I've always admired my elder sisters, Lyn. That's the reason why I wanted to become a Pegasus Knight in a first place!"
"That is… a noble cause…" Ninian added.
"Thanks…" Florina blushed, courtesy of the compliment.
"This is boring…" Serra got out.
"Boring? What do you mean?" Lyn looked at her.
"I'm getting sleepy just hearing such a thing." Serra explained. "I wanna spice things up a bit!"
"Like… what?" Florina asked, feeling nervous about it.
"So ladies, who do you have your eyes on?" Serra asked.
"Oooooh, Serra sure knows how to hit a soft spot on sensitive topics." Matthew grinned, listening to it.
"What's with the question?" Florina blinked in confusion.
"Oh you know what I mean. Who do you have your eyes on… romantically?"
"H–H–Huh?!" Florina stammered, blushing heavily.
"Forgive me…" Ninian spoke up. "…I… do not share such sentiment…"
"Me, too." Lyn agreed. "What about you, Serra?"
"What?"
"You and Kurogasa seem close, ever since this morning." Lyn pointed out.
"W–Well that's…" Serra blushed a bit.
"What? Don't tell me you fell for him." Lyn joked.
On instinct, she stood up from where she sat, much to Matthew's delight of view. "I'll be square with you ladies right here, right now!" Serra immediately got out. "Kurogasa and I only like each other like any other normal siblings would like! There, I said it!"
"S–She's furious, Lyn..." Florina stammered, hiding behind Lyn.
"Okay, okay, I'm sorry." Lyn apologized.
"What about you, Lyn? You and Kurogasa seem close!" Serra pointed out.
"Of course we're close!" Lyn smiled. "He's my best friend, like Florina and I!"
"Oh really. Then how come I saw you jumping on his back like a silly schoolgirl after massaging his back? If that's not budding romance, then I don't know what is." Serra countered.
"Kurogasa doesn't seem to mind at all." she blinked, making Serra groan.
"Ugh, you're so dense sometimes!"
"Excuse me?" Lyn frowned.
"You heard me! D. E. N. S. E. Dense!"
"Serra, I don't understand what you're talking about..." Lyn noted.
"Do I really have to spell it out for you?!" Serra snapped. "Have you ever thought that Kurogasa could be, oh I don't know, in love with you?!"
"GACK!" I stammered. What is Serra saying?!
"He… what?" Lyn's voice echoed.
"Okay, let me ask you a simple question, then!" Serra pointed out. "How would you feel when he has someone else he liked?"
"I, uh…" Lyn said at a loss, after hearing such a question. "...I… don't know..."
"And that my friend is a tell tale sign that you could be in love with him too." Serra said smugly.
"I think I need to go…" I muttered, getting up from the hot spring.
"Kurogasa?" Lucius looked at me, as I left the area.
"Oh, Kurogasa! What grace that you appeared before us!" I heard Sain approach, along with Kent.
"Kurogasa?" Kent noticed my sudden change of mood.
"I've been in the hot spring for too long…" I muttered as I kept walking away.
"Did the heat get the best of him?" Sain asked.
"It… could be?" Kent answered, uncertain.
*Back outside*
"Ooooh, this is why I like how Serra does her stuff!" Matthew grinned.
"And you need to start explaining yourself…" a voice got out.
"GAH!" Matthew freaked out as he turned around to see Rath. And he was cross. Very… very… cross.
"…explain." Rath glared daggers at him.
"Who's there?!" Lyn shouted.
"…Or better yet, you explain yourself to the ladies." Rath added.
"Gh!" Matthew flinched.
"Rath, are you out there?" Lyn asked.
"Yes…" Rath replied. "It would seem I have caught a certain thief peeking at you and the others…"
"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!" Florina screamed.
"MATTHEW, YOU PERVERT!" Serra shouted as a bucket somehow suddenly flew through the barrier that Matthew hid behind and it hit him right on the head.
"Gah!" Matthew wailed in pain, running away from the crime scene.
I was resting in my room, thinking about something as the night went deeper. As much as I tried to get some sleep, for some reason, I can't. Why? Because when Serra popped out the important million dollar question, and hearing Lyn at a, I just couldn't help but think that… is it possible that she might have feelings for me?
Because as far as I'm concerned, I started connecting the dots myself and realized I liked her more than just being her best friend.
Ever since I first met her, I was enamored by her beauty. But I knew she was more than just that. Never in my life have I seen a woman who was more honest, sincere, and dedicated than Lyn. It's not just the outside that was beautiful, but her heart on the inside. It's because of this, I've fallen for her.
*KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK*
"Kurogasa? Are you still up?"
Oh shoot! It's Lyn!
"W-What's up?" I stuttered, keeping my composure as I don't want her to know that I was at the spring.
"I'm about to do some night scouting. Want to go together with me?" she asked.
"U–Uh…" I stuttered. Well… nothing like the present. "Y–Yeah! Just give me a minute!"
"Great! I'll wait for you." she replied.
"Brr… the night sure is a bit breezy, huh?" she asked, as both of us walked around the village, guarding the area for the night. The lanterns and torch are around, to light up our path.
"Yeah, but you're okay with this?" I looked at her.
"I'm fine. You should've tried the night breeze at Sacae. It's colder than this and it makes you not want to walk out from your home."
"I can tell…" I muttered. I then heard her letting out a small giggle, confusing me. "What's up?"
"It's funny…" she said, keeping her smile. "Just when I thought I'm all alone in this world, I realized that I still have my grandfather in Caelin. Can you believe how happy I was when I learned of it, Kurogasa?"
"Yeah. You were very happy and I know you're gonna at stop at nothing to see him." I smiled a bit.
"Yeah… until my uncle with his evil scheme…" she frowned, clenching her fist. "I must become stronger, so I can end his tyranny on my grandfather, Kurogasa!"
"I know…" I nodded.
Turning her attention to me, she asked. "That's why, I ask of you… will you help me to the end? Until I am able to reunite with my grandfather?"
"Of course." I nodded without hesitation.
"Thank you." she smiled beautifully, making me blush at it. "I knew I can put my trust in you."
"Yeah… um… by the way, Lyn…" I trailed off.
"Yes?" she looked at me. "What is it?"
"Um… I… kinda heard what you and Serra talked about."
"What…?" Lyn blinked. "Wait, you were with Matthew all along?!"
"No! No! No! I was with the other guys when I heard it!" I got out frantically. "I would never stoop so low, Lyn! Honest!"
She was glaring at me, as I keep my innocence up front. "I believe you." she said.
"You… do?" I blinked.
"Yes." she said, lowering her anger and remained neutral. "You wouldn't do such a thing. Nils said Agito has pride that he must protect, after all."
"I see… but… the thing is…" I said as we stopped walking and looked at each other. "Serra's not that far off…"
"What do you mean?"
I was silent for a moment before I continued. "Back in my world… I lived a life without purpose and meaning. But ever since I came here, meeting you and becoming Agito. Everything changed. For me. For you. Everything. Never in my life have I seen a woman who was more honest, selfless, and dedicated as you. It's not just the outside that's beautiful, but your heart on the inside."
"Kurogasa…" Lyn muttered, as I can see her eyes widened a bit, and a slight blush was on her face.
"Lyn, I…" I got out. "I love you."
With that confession, the wind suddenly blew into the village, as if it was coordinated. Her hair fluttered, and so did a part of her lower dress, as I remained determined with my confession.
"…you… what?" Lyn got out, trying to get herself straight.
"C–C'mon Lyn! I just confessed my love for you and that's all you can say?!" I said.
"I… know what you're saying…" she replied. "But, I… don't know how to reply to your confession, Kurogasa."
"Oh…"
"It's… something new for me… to experience this." she replied, looking away with a slight blush on her face.
"You… don't accept it then…?" I trailed off sadly.
"Oh, no! It's not that!" she waved it off, as I can see her honesty. "It's just that… I can't set my feelings straight for now… not while my uncle is doing damage to my grandfather…"
"O–Oh, I see." I replied. At least she's not rejecting me or anything.
There was a moment awkward of silence between the two of us standing there, doing nothing. "Can you wait?"
"Huh?"
"Can you wait?" she repeated. "Until this whole thing is over and I'm able to sort my feelings after this… will you wait for my answer?"
"For you, I will." I said, before I made the daring move of kissing her cheek.
"!" she noticed my advance, as her blushing got brighter than now. "K–Kurogasa!"
"I'll wait for you Lyn. No matter how long it takes." I smiled a bit.
"Thanks…" she smiled, being able to reduce the amount of blush on her face.
"You're welcome." I replied with a smile of my own.
"But we're still best friends, though… right?" she asked, as her pinky got out and presented it to me. "At least, for now?"
"Yeah." I said before I wrapped my pinky around hers. "Best of friends."
(Cue Ending Theme Euphoric Field by ELISA)
(Itsuka atarashii sekai ni) In the bright blue sky, the camera zoomed towards the grassy plains. The camera focused on Kurogasa and Lyn, as both of them took a breather on their horses, looking at the horizon with their confident smiles.
(Habatakeru no~) With a quick whip of their reins, the horses neighed and quickly rushed forward before the screen faded to white and moved to the next scene.
(Yuuyami semaru machi no keshiki ni) In the modern world, late at night, we see Kurogasa leaning against the wall of a building at the entrance of an alley looking down on the ground while a full moon shined on him.
(Tatazumu hitori de) The screen then magnified slightly showing the same scene of Kurogasa looking down on the ground, before he looked up at the full moon.
(Kasumu sora yuragu kuukisae) At the Sacae Plains, Lyn sat on top a soft hill, hugging her knees close to her as she looked at the plains down below while a gentle wind blew before looking up at the moon too.
(Zutto nanika sagashite) The screen then split in half to reveal the two scenes of Kurogasa and Lyn looking up at the full moon as if they were back–to–back before the two turned their heads to look at each other.
(Shizumu~ kurai yoru no) When the two looked at each other, the screen suddenly changed to Eliwood, Hector, and the rest of Lyndis's Legion, looking at the same moon too.
(Mukou e hashiridasu~~) Nils played his flute along with the ending song and Ninian danced gracefully on an empty road, near the bonfire. Her dance continued until she finished it in a ladylike manner, and imaginary stars fluttered up high into the starry sky from her robe, twinkling brightly.
(Takanaru mune no kodou) The scene then changed to Kurogasa and Lyn now joining Eliwood, Hector, and the rest of the group, as they stood on top a hill.
(Furikiru GEEJI) The camera slowly panned to the left to show each person as the sun slowly rose from the horizon.
(Afureru namida wo kechirase) While the rest of the group looked at each other with their usual smiles and cheeky grins, Kurogasa's hood went back on its own as he looked at Lyn. She noticed and replied with a gentle smile of her own while her ponytail fluttered gently.
(Yume tsukande) Both of them secretly held hands and the scene ended with only the back profile of Kurogasa and Lyn as they looked at each other's eyes with the sun as the background, ending the song.
PREVIEW:
Eliwood: I've received word from Caelin's neighbors. They will not interfere in Caelin's affairs. This they have promised.
Kent: This is no good. If the fog thickens, we'll be blind in battle. It will be difficult to fight what we cannot see.
Man #1: This old bull's pledged his loyalty to Caelin. I would never allow a usurper on the throne. Let's march!
Man #2: Bring forth the imposter who calls herself "Lyndis"! She shall not pass beyond this place!
Lyn: May Lundgren never know the peaceful embrace of Mother Earth! I will stop that man!
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Lundgren: I curse your name! I despise you! My worthless wretch of a brother!
There you have it guys! At lots of events have happened in this one day and Kurogasa just confessed his feelings to Lyn! How will she respond when Lundgren is finally brought to justice? Will she accept or will she reject? Stay tuned to find out!