Finally got to making a cover image for this story. Sorry it's kinda squished.

Corrin and Azura were both silent for most of the trip as they lead their army to the port.

"Think they'll be okay?" Rinkah asked. "I mean yeah, they were trained by Corrin but they're still just kids."

"Tom's with em." Lion replied. "He knows what he's doing."

"As does Inigo." Robin said. "I wouldn't trust any other man with my daughter's rescue more than I do him."

Soon the port came into view. Two ships were stationed at the docks. "We're here." John said. "This must be the port town of Dia."

"That's right." Camilla replied. "We need to find a ferry that will take us to Notre Sagesse..."

"There you are, Prince Corrin! We've finally tracked you down!"

Hoards of enemy troops stormed out of the ships. "Damn... Nohrian troops!" Takumi growled.

"Hello, Corrin. It's been a long time..." A lone knight rose from the deck of one of the ships.

"You know this guy?" Oboro asked.

"A long time...? What are you talking about?" the prince asked.

"King Garon has ordered your death. Now that we've found you, we cannot allow you to leave here alive. It's tragic, really. It's been so many years since I've seen you, and when I finally meet you again...Well, no one should have to kill their best friend."

"Best friend? Wait, are you talking about...me and you?"

The knight looked at Corrin in shock. "Of course! Who else would I... Do you not consider me your best friend?"

"I...don't know who you are."

The man looked devastated before he spoke again. "You don't even remember me?! I...I suppose that's for the best. Memories of our childhood will only make doing what must be done more difficult. Draw your sword, Corrin! I want to see with my own eyes just how powerful you are, traitor!"

Suddenly a arrow flew onto his ship. "What?! Hidden troops?!"

"Sir Silas! Get back!" one of the other knights yelled.

As the knight got inside, Henry looked atop the building, the arrow came from. "Splendid timing as always, captain." A woman with a bow jumped down.

"Fox! Is that you?"

"Indeed, it is."

"Let me guess. Another member of your team?" Hisame asked.

"Yup. Our sharpshooter."

"Ah, so this is Prince Corrin's army." Fox said, looking at all the troops. "For someone who didn't side with Hoshido or Nohr, you have many friends. Some of my old allies even."

"How did you know about that?" Lucina asked.

"There have been plenty of rumors flying around."

"That just leaves Scarecrow to find." Queequeg smiled.

"First things first." Corrin said. "We need to-

"Big brother!"

From behind a young girl approached on her horse. "Whew... Oh! There you are! I've finally caught up with you!"

"E-Elise?!"

Camilla looked at her younger sister in awe. "What are you doing here?!"

"Camilla! Yay! I was sure I'd find you with Corrin. I've come to join you on your adventure!" Elise smiled as she climbed down.

"J-join us?" Corrin asked. "I'm glad to hear that, but...How did you get Xander and Leo to let you leave?"

"Oh, that was easy. I didn't tell them!"

"What?!"

"Can't say I blame her." John scoffed. "Lord knows Xander would just go on another arrogant rant."

"No, Elise, I won't allow it." Camilla said. "This is an incredibly dangerous war zone. I failed my mission, so I had no choice but to flee. You still have a place to call home. Go back while you can."

"No! I won't go! I'm going to fight with you! I wan to help!" the princess pouted.

"Elise... OK, I can see that I won't be able to convince you. I'll let Corrin make this decision."

"Elise... coming with us means you'll constantly face danger." Corrin warned. "And...it's possible that we will end up fighting Xander and Leo at some point."

"Possible? More like inevitable." Asugi said.

"Knowing that, are you sure you still want to come with us?"

"Of course. I made up my mind before I even set out to find you. I had this feeling that you would need me to come and help you. Everyone in the castle was calling the two of you evil traitors... But I don't believe that you or Camilla are capable of being evil. I trust both of you. I trust that your reasons are good ones. You're my family."

"Elise..." Corrin smiled. "OK. I'll happily welcome you. Thank you for coming after me even though I ran away from you...Let's fight together. I promise I'll protect you."

"Yay! Thank you, Corrin!" Elise smiled, hopping over to Corrin. Ready for an adventure? I am!"

"Always."

"Yay!" Elise cheered hugging her brother. "I'm so happy!"

Suddenly two more figures appeared. A blond wan with an axe and a woman in pink armor. "Lady Elise! There you are. We've finally caught up with you!" the man said.

"I'm so glad you're all right. I was worried sick when I found out you left..."

"Aww, I'm sorry about that!" the princess replied. "Please accept my apologies, both of you."

"Elise... Who are these people?" Corrin asked.

"Oh! These are my retainers. They'll be joining us as well. I forgot that this is probably your first time meeting them. The tall guy is Arthur. He's really unlucky, but he's got a good heart."

"Arthur, at your service! Happy to meet you, Lord Corrin. We meant to arrive sooner, but we lost our map after setting out. And then we lost our backup map. And then our emergency map."

"And this is Effie. She's really strong and kind, and she's my best friend.

"Nice to meet you, Lord Corrin. Please let me know how can I help. I'll crush our enemies with my bare hands if I have to!"

"Th-that's great to hear." Corrin replied nervously. "We're happy to have you both. And you too, Elise. And you as well Fox."

"Yay! Everything is going well!" Elise smiled with a twirl.

Suddenly Marth spotted an arrow flying towards Corrin. "Corrin, look out!"

The prince turned around just in time to see, another arrow split it in half in mid-air. Everyone turned to Fox as she drew another arrow.

"I see you've adjusted to the weaponry in this world quite nicely." Califia smirked.

"As the old saying goes…" Fox said as she took aim. "When in Rome." She let the arrow go and it flew right into the archer on the enemy ship.

"Let's work together and make our way to the port." Marth said. "We must get to Notre Sagesse as soon as possible. There isn't much time left before the skies change."

Corrin looked back to the ship the knight was on. "What was their leader saying about being my best friend? I don't remember him at all..."

As soon as Morgan was dragged back into her cell along with Kana, the guards, uncuffed, them only to manacle their wrists once they were behind their backs, making their hands far less useful. They put another set onto their ankles as well. As soon as the guards left, Kana asked Morgan what might have happened to Kamuri and Tom. The blue-haired girl replied that either they managed to get away, or that they were placed in another cell. A day had passed, and they had heard nothing of either of them.

"I'm sorry…" Morgan mumbled. "You're in this mess because you were trying to save me…"

"I'm the one who should be apologizing…" Kana sniffled. "I was too weak…" Both girls looked down at their chained feet. "Are they really going to torture us?" Kana asked.

Morgan shuddered thinking back. "Yeah…they did it to me…dunked me into a barrel of water…gave me small shocks from thunder magic…it was awful…"

"We need to get out of here!" Kana said in a frightened tone. "If only these stupid chains weren't on our hands and feet…"

"Wait a minute!" Morgan said with her eye's lighting up in hope. "You have a hair pin on, right?"

"Uh, yeah. That's how I keep my hair in a bun."

"Maybe I can use it as a lockpick! Lie down for a second."

"Okay…"

Kana rested her head onto the bench as Morgan backed up, so she hands could reach her head. The problem was, she had a hard time seeing what she was doing.

"Ow! You're pulling on my hair!"

"Opps! Sorry…hang on…There!"

Kana felt the pin come out and her hair fall. Without the pin her hair was long enough to reach past her back.

"Nice!" Morgan smiled as she tried reaching it into the lock on her cuffs. "Urgh…this is so much harder when I can't see what I'm doing…"

Kana sat up and looked to see Morgan putting the pin close to the cuff. "How do you know how to pick locks?"

"I'm a tactician. I learn whatever I can." Morgan replied before she finally put the pin into the keyhole. "There we are!" She fiddled around with it until she heard a click. Morgan's felt her heart sore as she realized her hands were free. "Yes!"

"Great! Free me next!"

"Just a second…" Morgan said, picking into the lock on her ankle bindings. "There!" With her hands and feet free she knelt behind Kana and starting, picking the lock on her handcuffs.

"What do we do once you get these off me?" Kana asked.

"I could see if I could do the same to the cell door…but we're unarmed, so we can't get spotted…Hmmm. Wait! I know!"

Robin shot a thunder spell, stunning a knight long enough for Queequeg to follow up with his Naginata.

"Dey, not slowing down!"

"Just keep up the pressure! They can't have that many on two ships!" the tactician replied.

"Out of the way! Coming through!"

A blond woman dressed in white and a big blond man ran past them and stared hacking away into the enemy troops.

"Who's that?" Roy asked.

"They're Charlotte and Benny!" Elise said, striding up to them. "I meet them just now and talked them into helping out!"

"You talked them into joining us?" Marth asked. "Just like that?"

"Yup! Aren't they great?"

John smirked as he turned to Ike. "I think I'm starting to like this kid."

"Guess, she could be more useful than we gave her credit for."

Two guards unlocked the door and came into Kana and Morgan's cell. Both girls were on their knees with their hands behind their backs. Kana's hair was tied back into a bun. Both of them were struggling.

"Ngh! Stupid chains!" Kana grunted.

"Rgh! What do you jerks want with us now?!" Morgan growled.

"Come on you brats. The Grandmaster wants to see ya."

They walked over to Morgan and Kana and each gabbed a girl's arm. And then Kana and Morgan made their move. Their cuffs were already removed. They were just pretending to struggle in them. They both punched each guard in the gut. As the hunched over in pain, they took their swords from their sheaths and hit them over the heads with the hilts.

"That's what you creeps get!" Morgan grinned.

"Lets go! Kamuri and Tom might still be locked up!"

"Right."

The girls left their cell and hurried down the halls. They heard footsteps and stopped. "I got this." Kana ran around the corner and gave the guard a running kick in the gut. Once he was down she jumped onto him. "Where's my brother?!"

"Ah…I…If he isn't in any of the cells in your hall…I think he'll be in the cell on the other side of the dungeon…that way."

Kana knocked the guard out and ran in the other direction. Morgan followed close behind. As soon as they entered another hallway full of cells Morgan recognized where they were.

"Oh, gods. This place…"

"What's wrong?"

"I remember them taking me here…They would dunk me upside down into a barrel of water and nearly make me drown…It was horrible…"

Kana shuddered at the image of her brother being put through that. If he really was here… "Kamuri! Kamuri where are you?! We're here to save you!"

Both girl looked in each cell they passed but found nobody inside any of them. Kamuri and Tom where nowhere to be seen. "I don't think they're here…" Morgan said.

"Where's the cell they brought you in when they tortured you?"

"Over there." Morgan replied pointing to the far end of the hall. The girls hurried over to it to see two large barrels inside. Both filled to the top with water. "Huh? Last time I was here they only had one barrel."

"Maybe they had two out because they were torturing Kamuri and Tom…" Kana said in a frightened tone.

"Actually, those are for you."

A purple blast of light hit both of them from their left. Both girls screamed in pain as a web of purple lightning crackled all around them and they dropped to the floor. It didn't hurt much, but their bodies went numb.

"AHHHH! Wh-what is this?!"

"I…can't…move…"

The hooded interrogator from Fort Dragonfall approached with four guards. "Did you really think you could escape your fate? Guards, bind these brats. Take that girl's armor off first. Oh, and get rid of her hairpin. I suspect, that's how they got out of their chains."

"W-what?! No! Don't do that!" Kana wined. "It's a gift from my aunt!"

The guards ignored Kana's cries and screams as they unbuckled the Nohrian Noble armor piece by piece. As they did, Morgan's wrists were tied tightly behind her back. "Ngh! N-Not so tight!" Morgan complained as more rope looped around her upper body, keeping her upper arms at her sides. "OW! Stop! That hurts!" Finally, they tied her legs at the ankles, and the of middle both her shins and thighs. Once Kana was stripped to her small cloths, they tied her up the same way. They also pulled her hairpin out freeing it from the bun she kept it in again.

"*sniff* Please let us go!" Kana begged with her face flushed red.

By the time the magic wore off it was too late for either of them to move without the stiff cords biting them. "Take them in." The man ordered.

Both girls were carried into the nearby cell. Once inside the guards lifted them upside down by their ankles, just above the barrels. Morgan shrieked while Kana looked at the terrified expression on her face through the reflection. Her hair was already touching the water. "W-what are you going to do to us?"

"Tell us why you came for the girl." Their interrogator ordered. "And who you are."

Kana did her best to put on a brave face. "I don't need to tell you anything, jerk!"

"Begin."

Both Morgan and Kana were lowered into the water. Submerged from the waist up, neither one had a chance to get their heads out. Both barrels had water overflow out of them from the change in volume. Kana had to resist screaming from how cold the water was on her mostly bare skin. Both struggled against the rope as they tried to hold their breaths. Twisting their bodies however they could. It wasn't long before both were gasping for air, only to be filled with water. Their lungs felt like they were going to burst. Just when they thought they would drown they were lifted out of the water. Kana and Morgan gasped before coughing and wheezing. Water dripped from their hair and faces as they dangled by the grip on their ankles.

"*cough* Why-*gasp* Why am I going *hack* through this again if you're *gasp* questioning her?!" Morgan wheezed.

"I'll put you through whatever I have to, to make you break." The interrogator replied.

"You-*cough* *cough* *gasp* Sick freak…"

"And as for you, girl, you'll be making this easier for yourself by telling us where the hell you came from!"

"*gasp* *cough* N-no!" Kana yelled. "I won't-

"Again!"

Neither girl had a chance to hold their breath before they were dunked in again. They struggled so much they were splashing water everywhere.

Corrin stepped onto the deck of the commanding ship. The knight was there to greet him.

"Corrin... You've decided to face me directly. Now I'll be forced to kill you..."

"Why do you look so sad? Isn't killing me your mission?"

The knight lowered his head and his weapon. "When I became a castle knight, I did it hoping to see you again one day. And yet when we finally meet, it's on the battlefield, opposite one another." The knight pointed his javelin back at Corrin. "Prepare yourself, Corrin. Though we're best friends, I must obey. Maybe it is better for you to go to you grave never remembering me..."

He charged at Corrin who jumped back. In mid air he stuck his sword into the ground and spun around it before charging into the knight and kicking him off his horse. He quickly got up and threw his javelin at Corrin. The prince deflected it into the air and charged the knight, but as he thrusted the he spun around him and pushed Corrin to the ground. He then caught his weapon as it came down and charged towards him.

Corrin looked up to see the knight jump at him and barley moved away in time to avoid being skewered. He then kicked him over and tried to get up only to feel something pull him back down. That's when he noticed that while the Javelin didn't touch him it did go through his cape, pinning it to the ground.

The knight ran up and kicked Corrin's Yato out of his hand. He then started punching Corrin repeatedly in the face. The prince braced himself for each hit. Whenever he opened his eyes he could have sworn he saw tears in the knight's eyes…

Once the knight stopped his grabbed the Javelin and pulled it out. "This is the end my friend."

Corrin shut his eyes, expecting a clean hit. But nothing came. When he looked again the knight was struggling to lunge his weapon. And he also saw that he did in fact have teary eyes.

"What are you…"

Suddenly an arrow hit the javelin, knocking it clear out of his hands. He looked over to the docks to see Lucina with Nidhogg. Fox stood next to her.

"Magnifico, Lucina! Most impressive."

"Thank you. I learned a lot from fighting with S.T.E.A.M."

Corrin got up and grabbed his sword. They knight dove for his javelin and rolled before getting up. Corrin was on the offensive now. He swung repeatedly trying to find a weakness. The knight blocked every hit, not daring to strike back.

In time Corrin swung upwards knocking the weapon out of his hands again. This time it fell right off the ship. The knight seemed surprised but not too disappointed. "I think... My heart wasn't in it..."

Corrin pointed the Yato at the knight. "The battle is over, but I could tell you were holding back...Why? You clearly have more skill than you're actually using. Is it because of what you said before? That you're my best friend?"

The knight looked away, not saying a word.

"You said King Garon ordered you to kill me, right?"

"Yes, but...sometimes there are things more important than a king's orders."

"Like what?"

"My honor as a knight." He replied with a sad smile. "You don't remember, but you saved my life once. We used to play together. You always said how badly you wanted to see the world...So, one day I made us a picnic and snuck you out for a few hours to explore. I even packed your favorite meal: tangy coleslaw! I knew taking you beyond the walls was forbidden, but...I also knew how much it would mean to you. The guards tried to execute me when we returned, but you wouldn't let them do it."

Images then entered Corrin's mind. His eyes lite up as he came to the realization. "Wait! I remember now! When I was little, I had a playmate named Silas. Then...it was you who showed me the outside world?"

Silas smiled upon Corrin remembering. "Yes. You were my dearest friend. Even if we must be enemies now, I wanted more than anything for you to remember. I knew there was no way I could bring myself to kill you."

Corrin lowered his sword. "But if you disobey the king, you'll be put to death."

"I don't care. I'd rather die than be forced to kill you. I only regret that I was never able to get back all that time we lost."

Corrin smiled as he sheathed his blade. "You still can."

"What? What are you saying?"

"Silas, will you join my group? I believe that we can save both Hoshido and Nohr." Corrin replied offering his hand.

Silas smiled as he shook it. "How could I possibly say no? My life is yours to do with as you see fit...my friend."

"Thank you, Silas. Now, we have to meet the others and get moving, or we'll miss the ferry."

"Where are we going?"

"We're heading to Notre Sagesse! I need to speak with the Rainbow Sage."

Kana gasped as she was let out of the barrel. She and Morgan lost count of how many times they were dunked in. She could feel the blood rushing to her head from how long they were healed upside down.

"Now, will you submit?"

The girl was tired. Her lungs hurt. She couldn't take anymore. While the fact that her face was soaked made it hared to tell she was crying at this point. "*gasp* OKAY! *hack* OKAY! I'LL TELL! JUST STOOOOOOOOP!"

"Good girl. Now tell me who you answer to."

Kana painted before trying to get enough air to speak. "*huff* My Papa…his name is Corrin…my brother and I- She was interrupted when her interrogator laughed. "Wh-what?"

"Come now girl…Do you take me for a fool? That prince has no children. And they certainty wouldn't be your age."

"B-but I'm not lying! I swear!"

"Enough. I will hear the truth from you or nothing at all. Again!"

"Please no! I'mABlBLBLBLBLB!" Kana didn't get a chance for air before she and Morgan were put back into the barrels. "No! Can't breath…! Help…Papa…Mama…I don't wanna to die…" A bright light formed around her face. "I DON"T WANNA DIE!"

Suddenly a lance like object priced through the side of her barrel. The tip priced the side of Morgan's barrel next to her. Out of shock, the guards jumped back, accidently knocking over the barrels. The water poured out. Upon transforming her arm, the ropes around Kana's wrists were ripped apart.

Morgan managed to peek through the hole Kana made to see her crawl out of the barrel. She saw the mask on her face and her morphed arm. "Wh-what?! What is she?!"

As Kana got up she swung around wildly. The ropes around her chest and legs still restricted her movement. Once her back was turned it got a small spark of thunder magic from the hooded man. Not very strong. But strong enough for her bare and soaking wet back.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" A surge of pain coursed through Kana's whole upper body. The mask disappeared, and her arm turned back to normal as she collapsed.

The guards surrounded her. "Is she…?"

"No. I held back enough so she would live. Get a healer down here…."

As one of the guards left the interrogator didn't avert his gave from Kana. "She was telling the truth…this proves it…We will have to be much more careful with restraining her. And we can't give Morgan any more escaping opportunities. I've clearly been too lenient with her."

Corrin and his friends once again caught the last ship in the nick of time. Everyone was taking a well needed break. Azura stood at the edge of the deck looking into the sea.

"Kamuri…Kana…please be safe…"

"Ah! Azura! I finally found you!"

Looking behind her, she was the cheerful blond princess skip her way over to her. "Hmm? Are you Elise?"

"Yup! And I wanted to ask you... I was meeting people during the battle... And some of them told me that you used to be a Nohrian princess too! That would make you my big sister, right?"

Azura was hesitant to answer at first. "I...suppose it would, yes."

"Wow! I didn't know I had another big sister! I wish somebody had told me earlier! I'm glad to meet you, Azura!" Elise replied, shaking the older woman's hand with both of hers.

"It's nice to meet you too."

"Heehee... We'll have to do all sorts of sisterly things together now! I'm really glad I came to join Corrin's army! I got to meet you... And make a lot of new friends..."

Azura gave her a confused look. "Friends?"

Sakura shuffled nervously onto the deck. "U-um... Azura... Elise... Everyone is gathering over there. Th-they want to tell all our new friends what's going on."

"Oh, Sakura! Thanks for letting us know!" Elise said, skipping to her side. "I'll go with you now!"

"A-all right! Thank you!"

Azura looked over to the gathering group. Corrin and Silais were going over their childhood. Effie was discussing her training with Hana. Henry was going over his swordplay with Ike. Oboro was complementing Celica's attire. Seeing it all made Azura smile. "I wonder if everyone else in Hoshido and Nohr will be like that if we restore peace..."

Elise and Sakura turned back to their sister. "Azura! Hurry up!"

"Let's go, Azura."

"I'm coming!" Walking over to her companions, Azura was filled with a new form of hope.

The hooded boy. Stood at the edge of a cliff. His companions next to him overlooking the castle in the distance. "Are you sure she's here, Siegbert?" He asked.

"She has to be." The knight replied. "If king Garon took it upon himself to capture her, he would keep an eye on her personally."

"Okay…let's start by steaking the place out and gathering info."

As they walked along the side of the cliff, the pink haired girl walked up to him. "Do you think she's alright?"

"Uh, yeah…I'm sure she is…" The boy looked at his feet as he walked. "She has to be…she has to…"