The gang sat in a circle, while Riki was tended to by Sharla, who's quick fingers patched large bruises on his arms, small legs and head. Melia asked what everyone was thinking.

"What do you think he meant, Shulk? About the steed and shield" Melia asked, grasping onto her staff.

Shulk sighed," A while back, Reyn felt like I didn't need him, that because of the Monado, I surpassed him. He felt- jealous of me, and guilty of the jealousy, and went to talk to Dunban about it…"

"Reyn, do you not realise what happens to that sword's wielder?"

"No... What do you mean?"

"Anyone who takes up that sword is likely to end up like me. I only have one usable arm now. Are you ready to deal with such devastating consequences?"

"Well... I dunno…"

"I understand more than most. I, too, am envious of Shulk. I would be lying if I told you otherwise."

"Dunban... I…"

"The Monado can only be used by Shulk. But there are things that only we are able to do."

"Really? What can I do that no one else can?"

Think of Shulk as the sword and yourself as the shield. And I'm - I'm as, got it! I can be Shulk's trusty steed!"

"You're right. What was I thinking? But I'm still happy I told you that."

"A problem shared is a problem halved."

"I knew I could talk to you, Dunban. Thanks!"

" Ahh, so Galden was referring to Dunban and Reyn.." Melia said quietly.

" Yes- that seems most likely." Shulk said.

"But how did Galden find out about that." Fiora said, massaging her sore leg.

"In fact, how did you find out about this Shulk?" Fiora asked.

"I- it was by mistake, I didn't mean to hear them talking, but I was already awake and…"

"Nevermind Shulk, we understand.." Melia said. Her gaze was interrupted by Sharla carrying an unconscious Riki.

"He'll be okay, thank goodness, but he took quite a beating. Luckily, he'll be almost good as new when he wakes up, but we don't want to push him, otherwise he'll fall unconscious again." Sharla said. The group nodded.

"Should we make camp here then?" Asked Fiora.

"Yea, We can stay here let Riki rest, but we have to stay focused and vigilant, in case of attack." Shulk said, his hand resting on his chin.

Fiora giggled sadly " You sound like my brother."

Galden flew shakily into the Agniratha base, nearly hitting Nastasia, and basically crashing before the couch Creed was reading on.

"You can't be serious." Nastasia said, although her voice was calm, her eyes were alight with rage. A hearty laugh erupted from Creed, as he looked at Galden on the floor, his Metal suit smoking.

"The boy actually beat you" Creed's laughs continued, as Galden tried sliding himself out of the broken suit.

" Will you shut up and help me out of this bloody suit!" Galden said, trying to pull off an orange piece that trapped him. Creed stood up, effortlessly pulling off a metal hatch, and watched Galden climb out.

"My poor baby…" Galden said quietly, touching one of the exposed wires from what would be an arm. "Those kids will pay."

" Egil will not be pleased." Nastasia said quietly, her tail flicking from side to side.

"Looks like I'll have to kill the boy for you, since you were too incompetent." Creed said, walking towards his suit.

"Incompetence wasn't why I lost, Creed! "Galden shouted. Creed turned from his suit.

"Of course not, you were merciful. You've always been merciful, it's one of your many flaws." His voice was toxic, and sharp. "I, however won't be merciful." Creed said, jumping into a sleek black metal suit.

Thank you for all your patience, you guys are amazing 3

I'm trying to get the third part of A Dinner and a Dance, but I'm really picky about how I write fanfics. Hopefully I can get another chapter to you all this week!

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