Hey Guys! Another chapter is up! So, to be honest, I had lost inspiration in this story. But, having got the game myself, I was instantly redrawn back into Fates! Now, that being said, I will change some of the pairings now that I know what is actually going on (Before I was basing on the untranslated games). In a previous chapter, I had listed the Awakening pairings as well. Some of them will change as well, but a majority of them will remain the same. Also, I will make subtle changes to the plot, but nothing too major! Like, some people will join with Kamui earlier than they should have, like Kaze and Takumi, as well as Felicia. Anyways, I hope you enjoy this chapter as Kamui chooses her path to bringing peace!
P.S. A new character will be joining us as well. If you read the author's note from previous chapters, then you know they're not from either series, but from a whole other world!
Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem or RF4. Just any OCs I might do. Also, to any other characters I bring in, I do not own them either.
Enjoy!
A path of blinding light. A path of suffocating darkness...What will you choose? The family given to you at birth? Or, the one who raised you? Will you pledge your alliance with the kingdom of shadows? The kingdom of the rising sun?
Or...will you carve your own path? A path that returns to the beginning of time itself...?
...So be it, child of the First Dragons...
May the Gods be with you...
As they came into a green field with running water, Robin could make out the Nohrian forces that occupied the other side. Already, the battle between the two kingdoms had begun. In front, Xander was slashing at the Hoshido myrmidons with his sword, Seigbert, on top of his horse. Slightly behind him were Leo and Camilla, each on their mounts fighting as well. Elise was carefully placed between the siblings, healing them whenever she could. The Fire Emblem on Robin's arm glowed slightly, radiating warmth from it. Despite the situation, Robin's emotions were a mess. She had kissed Lest, when she saw that he was alright. But, that made her confused. Was this from the spur of the moment? Right besides her, Lest shook his head.
"Man, it seems like they're taking this seriously." The tactician nodded, deciding t push her thoughts away for now.
"Yes. But, can Kamui face them?" As if on cue, the princess walked appeared. Her mouth was set in a thin line, her eyes stormy as she glanced around, grasping Yato.
"...Ryoma and the others already went ahead to meet the Nohrian forces head on. But, I still can't believe that Xander and the others would do that to the people of Hoshido...Mother..." Without words, Robin and Lest each took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. Glancing at each of them, Kamui spotted both her older brothers in the center of the battlefield. Wordlessly, she led Robin and Lest towards them. Azura, who was nearby, followed them as well.
"Xander!" Kamui called out. The crown prince, who was dealing with Ryoma, pushed the Hoshido prince away and turned. Relief filled his face.
"Kamui! You're alive! They haven't harmed you, have they?" Kamui swallowed slowly, recalling the destruction of the town square.
"N-No, Xander! I'm fine. But, why are you invading Hoshido?!" She asked almost demanding. Xander's face turned serious.
"Father said it's time to show our true strength. Join us and we'll end this quickly. If we conquer Hoshido here and now, we can avoid anymore unnecessary bloodshed!" Kamui looked conflicted.
"Xander...I-I need a minute..." The princess begged.
"Kamui, be careful! This man is a Nohrian commander!" Ryoma warned. Clutching her head, the princess shook her head back and forth.
"Ryoma..." Azura wrapped an arm around Kamui to steady her while Robin and Lest scanned around. Lest tsked when he saw the Nohrian siblings arrive.
"Robin!" The tactician nodded.
"Yeah, I see! There's also the others!" She said, spotting the Hoshido siblings.
"Ah, Kamui! I was so worried about you!" Camilla cried out. "Don't ever wander from me again!" Leo let out a breath of relief.
"I'm glad you're OK, Kamui!" He yelled with truest happiness. "You must have the Devil's own luck!" Elise was jumping up and down in joy.
"YAY! We've got our sister back!" From the other side, Hinoka scoffed.
"Nohrian scum!" She hissed out. "First, you kidnapped her, now you lie to her?! Kamui is my sister, not yours!" Camilla narrowed her eyes at the Sky Knight as she tossed back her hair.
"No, you are mistaken. She is my sweet little sister. I will not let you take her." As the field began to erupt into an argument, Ryoma once again spoke.
"Don't be fooled, Kamui! You belong with your family in Hoshido!"
"We have have loved and raised you since you were little!" Xander countered. "Come, little princess. We can live as a family once more!" Soon, each of the two family began to beg and convince her to join their kingdom. Kamui kept shaking her head, back and forth.
"I...I..." Suddenly, Robin screamed at the top of her lungs.
"ENOUGH!" Surprised and shocked, everyone, including Lest, Kamui, and Azura, stopped and turned to her. Taking a deep breath, Robin glared at the siblings.
"You...have you all have no shame?! Forcing Kamui, your sister, into choosing one of her family?! I understand, this is war! There is no right answer. But, at least wait until she decides before you go screaming and clawing at each other's throats!" Lest blinked his eyes momentarily before coughing.
"*Cough*...Yeah. What she said. This is a really big decision. Why don't we keep silent, at least until Kamui decides?" Smiling, Kamui shook her head.
"No, it's alright..." Taking herself off Azura, Kamui took a deep breath. "...I'll decide now." Walking up to the two of them, Kamui gave a mournful expression.
"I...I won't betray anyone." She answered. Gasps filled the air as the soldiers heard her answer. From among the crowd, four people in particular leaned in closer to hear her explanation. Kamui turned to Xander.
"I won't fight against the people of Nohr who took care of me all these years." Then, she turned to her Nohrian siblings. "You, Camilla, Leo, and Elise...though we are not related by blood, you are family to me. But..."Kamui turned towards Ryoma.
"I cannot fight against my Hoshidan family as well. Though are time was limited, you are still my family." Kamui gazed at her Hoshidan siblings. "You, Hinoka, Sakura..." Kamui's eyes stopped at Takumi's. Red locked onto brown as they stared at each other. Then, Kamui smiled.
"Even you, Takumi. Even if you hate me..." Takumi's breath hitched as he took in her words. Wordless, he nodded as a tear fell down his cheek. Kamui continued.
"I...cannot fight one another on different sides." The crown princes looked at her thoughtfully.
"Kamui." Xander said. "What are you-"
"-going to do then?" Ryoma finished. Kamui shook her head.
"I'm sorry, both of you. Please, set your swords aside. Let us settle this peacefully! I know that-" Xander cut her off as he readied his sword.
"Enough! Kamui, I can see what you are trying to accomplish here. As your older brother, however, I must teach you the truth..." Ryoma grabbed the hilt of his blade.
"Not while I stand...Kamui has just been reunited with her family! I will not let you take her away again!" Blades drawn, each prince glared at each other with contempt.
"No, wait!" Kamui cried out. "Ryoma! Xander!" However, they ignored her. Lest grabbed her away as the two began to battle.
"Kamui! They won't listen to reason!" He explained. "You'll have to get their attention!" Robin nodded as she scanned.
"Yes...I have a plan! Why don't we attack the groups closest to us? If we defeat their leaders, then those two can't possibly ignore us!" Azura nodded.
"I think...that is the best plan." Kamui grimaced.
"...Very well." Just then, some unexpected people arrived.
"Phew! We made it just in time!" Felicia announced as she arrived with Jakob.
"We're glad you're safe!" The butler said. Kamui looked dumbfounded.
"Felicia?! Jakob?! What are you doing here?!" Jakob sighed.
"Well, when you didn't come back from the Endless Valley, I began to worry. As I set out to find you, Felicia decided to join me. It took us a while, but we finally found you!" Felicia nodded.
"Yep! Now, we can help you!...Um, who are we fighting?" Robin swept the whole area with her arm.
"...Everyone." Jakob and Felicia looked shock.
"Milady?!" Jakob questioned. Kamui shook her head as she readied her sword.
"Short version. I decided not to side with either and now have to get their attention." Felicia looked like she was about to faint.
"What have you gotten yourself into?!" She exclaimed before sighing. "Oh well. I guess it doesn't matter. You're enemies are my enemies. I'll help out the best I can!" Nodding, Kamui turned to Robin who was already ordering people around.
"Lest, Jakob, you'll come with me. Felicia, go with Kamui. Azura, you go with Kamui as well, but keep in equal distance between us in case we need reinvigorating. Got it? Let's go!" She yelled, taking out her silver sword. And thus the battle began.
And so, that journey has begun...
Protect thy guardians, oh child of the Mad King of the Forbidden Kingdom...
And you may live to see the beginning of time itself...
"Hah!" yelled as she struck a Nohrian mercenary with the flat of her sword, knocking him unconscious. Felicia was besides her, aiming her dagger at either the leg or arm to disarm her opponents. Azura knocked her naginata against a warrior before swiping underneath him to disarm him. Taking a glance, Kamui saw Robin and Lest working together, each acting as a spinning cogwheel as the two made their way to the leader. Jakob stood slightly behind them, healing them and using his sharpen daggers to knock the weapons out of the enemies' hands. Suddenly, a wyvern rider came upon. Gasping, Kamui raised Yato to defend herself when an arrow of pure energy suddenly lodged itself into the wyvern's wing, knocking its rider onto the ground unconscious. Shocked, she looked and saw Takumi with his bow raised. Slowly, he put his weapon down and walked towards her. When they were merely inches away, he spoke.
"...Did you mean that? Were your words real when you said that you did not want to hurt any of your family members? Even me?" With a smile, Kamui nodded.
"Yes. I mean every word. For all your hurtful words...it was because of your anguish against those that took our mother away, right? I have forgiven them." Takumi stared at her, emotions unable to be explained filled his eyes.
"...Then I will fight with you." Kamui widened her eyes in shock.
"Takumi! But, Ryoma and the others-?!" The archer shook his head.
"They will understand...because they also believe in peace. If that is truly your intention, then they will see it." Tears welled up in Kamui's eyes as she wiped them away.
"Thank you, Takumi." Then, she readied her blade.
"Let's end this quickly."
On the other side of the field, Robin and Lest were near the leader of the group when a familiar face stopped them.
"Kaze!" Robin exclaimed as they approached the ninja. The green haired man readied his shuriken.
"...I will not let you go any further." Gritting his teeth, Lest readied his dual blades.
"You...were you not the one who brought Kamui to Hoshido?! Do you not trust in her desires for peace?!" A flicker of reluctance flashed in the ninja's eyes.
"..." Robin tried to reason with him.
"Kaze, please. Did Kamui not save Princess Hinoka and Princess Sakura before? She has no intention of harming Hoshido, but Kamui won't harm her family in Nohr either! I know, it's suspicious. As a tactician, I wouldn't trust her. But, please, listen to what she's saying!" Kaze's face remained neutral. Suddenly, he threw his shuriken, hitting the enemy behind them.
"I...have decided. I will believe you, and in Princess Kamui's words." Then, he smiled with melancholy. "I, owe her twice after all." Robin raised a brow at Kaze's words, but decided to pursue it later. Lest pumped his hand into the air.
"Great! Welcome to the team!" By then, Jakob, who had been preoccupied healing Azura, came and the group continued onward to stop the battle.
In the end, both teams were successful in subduing the leaders. As they regrouped, both kingdom stood shocked at their crown princes came forth.
"...Tch. Kamui, why would you turn on us this way? Even if we aren't blood-related, don't you feel any loyalty at all?" He asked, a grim expression on his face. The rest of his siblings had the same expression, with Leo's even more horrified. Kamui desperately shook her head.
"Xander! Please, listen to what I'm saying!"
"Kamui...why would you betray Hoshido?" Ryoma asked quietly, hurt. "Have you lost all sense of justice? You even brought Takumi and Kaze into your betrayal..."
"Brother Ryoma! Kamui only wants peace between both the kingdoms!" Takumi cried out. "Please, see this!" Robin scanned the situation with a grim face.
"This is no good...we need to leave, now!" Grabbing Lest and Kamui, Robin began to drag the two of them away.
"Huh?! Robin! What aare you-?!" Kaze interrupted Kamui.
"Lady Robin is right. I sense the situation will only worsen!" As if to prove him right, Ryoma and Xander both denounced Kamui as a traitor.
"Takumi! Kaze! I will give you one last chance! Return to Hoshido!" Ryoma said with an ultimatum. "Or, you both will be deemed as traitors like Kamui!" With a bitter laugh, Takumi shook his head sadly.
"I guess you guys can't see what Kamui is trying to do yet...then so be it. Hoshido will have one less prince to guide them." Peering into the Hoshido line, Kaze stared at a red haired ninja for a moment before nodding.
"Yes, I will follow Princess Kamui until the end of time itself..." Suddenly, Kaze threw a flash bomb down, momentarily blinding the people. When they could see again, Kamui and the rest had disappeared.
Beware he who control's the Forbidden Kingdom...
After putting some distance between them, Kamui's small ragtag army paused from running. Holding her head in her hand, Kamui gave a small groan.
"I...I wanted them to see. Is there no other way?" Azura gave a solemn look.
"...Kamui, you must think rationally. Taking on two armies is too dangerous. You must either choose Nohr or Hoshido." Robin gave an exasperated sigh.
"I hardly think that's an option for her, now that both kingdom deem her a traitor. But, you're right Azura. Taking on two kingdom is a death wish. But, I doubt Kamui would pick any differently if she was given the option again. For now, it's best to lay low until we come up with another plan." Lest nodded an agreement.
"Yeah...hey, I know! What about the Star World where Lilith was?"
"Yes. I think that's the best option for now." Kamui answered. As if hearing on their conversation, Lilith appeared. "Ah, Lilith! Great timing!" The princess said with a smile. Jakob and Felicia looked stunned.
"Wait...that's not our Lilith, is it?!" The maid questioned. Jakob peered closer at Lilith.
"She...she has her eyes and her handkerchief on her head. But what on earth happened to her?!" Kamui rubbed the back of her neck.
"...Long story. But, let's head to the other dimension for now." With a nod, Lilith enveloped everyone in a white orb. Within seconds, she had brought them back to the castle where Robin, Lest, and Kamui had rested before. Takumi blinked his eyes slowly.
"Um...where are we? The Star World? What exactly is that?" Lest patted the prince on the back.
"That, my friend, is a story for another day." Lilith smiled.
"Why wait? I think they deserve an explanation." With that, the little dragon informed the group what the world really was. During the explanation, Robin decided to talk to Lest.
"...Lest. About before..." The green haired man waved his hand.
"It's fine. To be honest, I was surprised. But, if you're really worried, why not take it slow? Start with a couple of dates, and see how it goes from there." Robin couldn't help but giggle.
"Well, we probably don't have a lot of time because of the war, but sure." It was then that Lilith finished explaining.
"Kamui. I know the path chosen will be a long and hard one, so I will do my best to help you. Use the astral plane as you see fit. Oh, this world is also filled with Dragon Veins as well. If you use them, you can make the castle in any shape you want!" Kamui nodded.
"I see...Well, this should help us with the effort to stop Hoshido and Nohr from fighting. Maybe some weapon stores and staves shops...?" Suddenly, a blue portal opened up above them.
"Wha-?! Lilith?!" The dragon looked shocked.
"I...That wasn't me!" From the portal, a humanoid shape dropped from the sky and landed into the lake nearby. As the portal disappeared, the group hurried towards the lake. They then split up to search.
"Milady! I found him!" Kaze yelled, running towards the man and checked his pulse. As the others arrived, the ninja gave a relieved breath of air. "He's still alive, just knocked unconscious." As Kamui examined him, she immediately noticed his grey hair and odd clothing. Wearing a white tunic and brown pants with black boots, a jeweled earring laid on his right ear. A pair of broken glasses laid next to him, as well as a silver bow that seemed to shimmer. With no hesitation, Kamui ordered Jakob and Felicia to bring him to the tree house and heal him. Robin and Lest eyed each other worriedly as they followed the two servants.
...and protect the Angel of the Silver Moon...
"...Will he be alright?" Robin asked Lest. The man nodded as he placed another wet cloth on his forehead.
"Yeah. Felicia and Jakob used their staves to heal him before they left to help Kamui decide where to build the stores. I'm just feeding him a herb water to strengthen his body." Lest explained as he spoon fed the green water to the man. After bringing the unconscious stranger in and healed his injuries, Felicia and Jakob were reluctanted to stay because they had to help Kamui. Lest and Robin offered to take their places, to whom Felicia gratefully thanked and Jakob with a curt nod to both of them.
"I guess the butler still doesn't like us." Robin mused, recalling his actions. "But, I can't necessarily blame him either." Then, she began draw plans on the stacks of paper she brought with her. "If we put him there...No, that won't work..." She murmured, crumbling the paper up and redrawing. Robin's pencil stopped writing when she heard a groan, she looked up to see Lest narrowly miss being hit in the head when the stranger suddenly sat up.
"Woah! Watch it!" Lest shouted surprised. "You almost hit me!" Blinking, the grey haired man stared at the two.
"Um...are you alright?" Robin inquired. "We found you passed out on the shore of the lake." Nodding, the man rubbed the back of his neck.
"Ouch...I'm, uh, fine. My name's Yukito. Um, where exactly am I?" Robin raised her brow at the question, but nevertheless answered him.
"You're currently in the Star World/Astral Plane. My name's Robin, and he's Lest. Like I said before, we found you near the lake after a portal suddenly appeared and dropped you." Yukito looked stunned at her answer,
"You're...You're kidding, right?" Suddenly, Kamui appeared from the door.
"No, they're not. Tell me, are you from Hoshido or Nohr? I haven't seen anyone like you before." Yukito blinked his eyes again.
"Nohr? Hoshido? I've never heard of them before!" Kamui pursed her lips for a moment, but then smiled.
"Well, in that case, won't you help us in ending the war with Hoshido and Nohr?" She asked, extending her hand. The grey haired man stared at her before he took it.
"S-Sure...But, I wish to get home as well." Kamui nodded.
"Yes, I'm sure you would want to. We'll try our best, but to be honest, there's not much to go on. After all, you surprised us when you fell from the portal. Do you remember what happened before?" Yukito grimaced.
"Slightly. I recalled a young woman confronting me and just summoned this portal beneath me. But, I didn't recognize her at all." Then, he looked down. "My...My clothes changed?" Lest held his hands up.
"Hey, don't look at us. We found you like that, as well as your bow and broken glasses." At that, Yukito quickly touched his face and looked around to see a silver bow. He looked confused.
"But...I can see clearly without them. And, that bow. It looks sorta like..." He dropped off after that. Then, he gave an almost tired sigh. "Well...I guess there's nothing I can do now." Yukito then turned to face Kamui again. "You said you were at war with Nohr and Hoshido? Can you tell me more about the situation?" Kamui nodded.
"Yes. I think Azura can help you. I'll show you where she is."
"Ah. Kamui?" Lest stopped the princess. "Why not let Robin and I show him to Azura? She's by the lake, right?" Robin nodded.
"Yeah. I know you're suppose to be meeting with Kaze and Takumi to learn more about Hoshido's plans. I think it's best if we show her around." Kamui looked reluctant, but gave in.
"Very well. I will see you later then to plan what we're going to do next." Taking her leave, Robin turned to Yukito.
"Well, what are we waiting for?"
...
It didn't take long to reach Azura. After passing the newly built weapon and staff shop, the three found Azura near the lake, singing her song. A white feather hanged from her neck, along with the golden stone pendant.
You are the Ocean's grey waves,
Destined to seek life beyond the shores, just out of reach
Yet the water ever change
Flowing like time, the path is yours to climb
As she finished her lyrics, Azura noticed them.
"Ah. It's you. Tell me, what is it that you need?" As Robin went to answer, Yukito suddenly surprised everyone when he sang as well.
Swayed and being swayed
One's thought hang in the balance
Like ephemeral bubbles down the river stream
A hand will open up the path to tomorrow
"Hey, that's the song Azura sang when we first met her!" Lest said. "How did you know the lyrics?" Azura seemed stunned, almost shocked.
"How...? Only one person I knew could sing those lyrics." Azura whispered, grabbing the necklace that held the feather. Yukito, stunned himself, merely shrugged.
"I...I don't know. When I heard that melody...the lyrics just came to me..." Suddenly, Yukito frowned. "Huh? You...You have?" He said, talking to no one.
"Uh, Yukito?" Lest asked. "Yukito?" Snapping back, Yukito gave a embarrassed smile.
"Oh, sorry. I think I may have heard this from a friend..." Azura regained her composure.
"I see. Well, Yukito-san, I suppose you came for me to understand the current situation? Then, I'll being with what led up to this war..." As the songstress explained to Yukito, Robin and Lest stole away, trying not to disturb them. When the two had gone far enough, they walked normally. Enjoying in the cherry blossom that fell from the trees, the duo arrived at a courtyard. Designed like a throne room, a throne sat at the furthest end in the middle. Rugs decorated the stone tiles, the sun shining from the open room. Then, Lest spotted Kamui speaking with Takumi and Kaze, with Felicia and Jakob nearby. They appeared to be in an argument. Kamui and Felicia were desperately trying to hold back a furious Jakob, Kaze attempting to appease the infuriated Takumi. It was then Kamui spotted them, a look of pure relied on her face.
"Robin! Lest! Thank goodness! Help me stop these two!" Though surprised, the two nevertheless sprang into action. Robin began helping Kaze reason with Takumi and Lest helped push back Jakob, who was growling at that point.
"Unhand me! Unhand me I say!" He demanded. "I'll teach this fool how strong a 'Nohrian scum' really is!" Takumi scoffed.
"Ha! All your people do is hide in the shadows, just like the bastards you are!" Seeing how the two wouldn't back down, Robin did the only thing she could do. Using her tactician mind, the woman pulled out her tome. With a quick swift, Robin slammed her book on Takumi's head before she did the same to Jakob. The two slumped down, unconscious. Everyone stared at her, with Lest clapping his hands and nodding in approval.
"Great thinking Robin." Kamui looked shocked.
"Robin! When I asked you to help me, I didn't tell you to knock them out cold! Ugh, they're going to be a pain when they wake up..." Kaze and Felicia looked at each other.
"Uh...All's well that end's well?" Felicia said. "I mean, we did get them to stop fighting." Kaze as he picked up the Hoshido prince.
"My apologies, Princess. When Takumi gets like this, it's hard to stop him. Maybe some time will help mellow him...I'll take him back to his room first." Bidding farewell, the ninja carried Takumi away. Felicia proceeded to do the same, only she dragged Jakob away. Once they were gone, Robin put away her tome.
"...Mind explaining?" Kamui sighed again.
"Don't get me started." Leaning against the wall, the princess started to explain. "We were talking what Hoshido would plan to do when Takumi mention "Nohrian Scum". Naturally, Jakob took offense to that and insulted Hoshido, causing the two to go at each other's throats. In Jakob's case, literally." Robin frowned and made a mental note to try placing the two away from each other in battle.
"Well, what's the plan, now that you know what's going on?" Lest asked Kamui. The princess closed her eyes.
"...It's best for us to stay low first, to avoid detection and mostly for social purposes. You saw how Takumi and Jakob acted. They'll die if they can't work together. Lilth mentioned being able to open portals to certain areas of the land. So, maybe train for now and see how things go on from there. It's necessary, especially with Yukito going to help us. I assume he's an archer?" Robin shrugged.
"Maybe, but he's told us that he never used a bow before. I plan to give him a sword later if he can't shoot. Lest will teach him. But, that dampers some of the battle formations. I'll have to iron it out later." Nodding, Kamui opened her eyes.
"Then, it's settled...Lest, Robin. You two have no idea how thankful I am to you two. You both...have supported me through many ordeals. If there's anything you need, just tell me." Robin and Lest looked at each other before returning their attention to the princess.
"...There's no need. We were happy to help a friend." Lest said, smiling. Robin nodded.
"Yes, and will do the same again and again." Kamui was speechless. But, she smiled back.
"...Thank you."
Meanwhile...
Underneath the lonely night sky, it was quiet. Everything was asleep, tucked in by the shining moon. However, a cloaked man walked through the streets of Hoshido, towards the heabily forest area of the kingdom. It was dangerous, and stupid. Incredibly stupid. His perfect facade would have been astonished, but he couldn't turn back now. Not when his beloved was so near. However, he felt guilty. With Princess Kamui and Prince Takumi denounced as traitors, the royal family was in shambles. Prince Ryoma and Princess Hinoka often spoke in hushed voices, both heartbroken. His lady, Princess Sakura, was even worse. She had broken down, sobbing in the arms of her retainer and his coworker, Hana. He should of have been comforting her as well, but there was something more urgent. His love, now his wife, was frantic. The Nohrian royal family took it just as hard. His wife was forced to attend to her weeping princess, but what was worse was that they supsected her of treason. Scared, she sent him a letter secretly and asked for a meeting with him. Now in the forest, the man took of his hood, revealing red hair in a clean ponytail. Scanning around, he called out for his wife.
"...Luna?" From behind him, the bushes rustled.
"...Geez! I told you my name was Selena, Subaki! Why do you insist calling me Luna still?" The person as they stood up, revealing a young woman with red hair in twin ponytails held by black ribbons. She also wore a cloak, but a ring was visible on her left hand. Despite the situation, Subaki couldn't help but smile.
"Well, when you visited Hoshido, you called yourself Luna, no?" Selena scoffed.
"Because I was sent as a spy! But, you already know that, don't you?" Suddenly somber, Selena walked to her husband and threw her arms around him.
"...I'm scared." She confided. Subaki hugged her back. His wife, Selena, usually so proud and brave was reduced to a fearful woman. Something was definitely wrong.
"...Darling. What's the matter? Why are you so frightened?" Suddenly, Selena began to cry.
"Subaki...They plan to kill me." Subaki's blood ran cold.
"...What?" Selena sniffled.
"The Nohrians are fearful. They've been blaming people everyday. They claimed that I was with the enemy, just because I went spying there!" At that, her husband hugged her closer. While it was true that she was 'with the enemy', Selena did not give any information about Nohr away, nor did Subaki ask her. It was ridiculous, and it made him more angry with the kingdom.
"What of your friends Laslow and...Odin." He asked, saying the last name in contempt. Whether Selena noticed she didn't mention it.
"They're trying. Laslow begged Prince Xander while Odin managed to convince Prince Leo of my innocent. But, it may not help...I just had to see you, before...before I-"
"Don't say anymore." The Hoshidan said, cutting her off. "You're not going to die. I won't let you." The Nohrian chuckled.
"Heh...you. I guess that's one of the reasons I fell for you." The two looked at each other before bringing themselves closer into a kiss. Then, Selena grabbed Subaki and the two fell to the ground. The clouds began cover the moon, casting a shadow on the two as they went deeper into their embrace.
May you succeed...
So...that happened. Perhaps an explanation is in order.
Takumi and Kaze: I guess it's a bit of an AU? As you know, Takumi has bit of an inferiority complex. While he hates the Nohrians, his feelings of Kamui are different. The only real reason that he dislikes is because Takumi believes that Kamui is better than him in many ways, and uses the excuse that she was a Nohrian to hide this fact. However, after hearing Kamui's speech, Takumi realized how wrong he was and now wishes to help her. Kaze...is pretty loyal to Kamui, even in the games. So, with some persuasion on Robin's and Lest's behalf he's on the team now.
Felicia: I thought that it was pretty interesting why she didn't appear with Jakob when he finds the Avatar and vice versa. So, instead, she joins them much earlier, leaving the care of the castle to Flora.
Yukito: Yep, yep that happened. If I could make it a three way, I would have. I mentioned that this story had a connection with another one. While this won't change the whole plot, I plan to pair him with Azura. Welp, we'll see.
Subaki and Selena: Their marriage came much earlier than everyone else. Essentially, Selena was sent to spy on Hoshido, using the alias Luna. She met Subaki, and they fell in love. It sounds cheesy, but you get the full story later on.
Odin?: Wonder why Subaki doesn't like Odin? Hm...not going to say yet. I think you may know why, but I'll leave with this. People seem to like this pairing a lot in the Conquest route. I do too, but you know.
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