Kamen Rider Agito: Rekka no Ken Chapter 27: Pale Flower of Darkness, a Fire Emblem + Kamen Rider Crossover fanfic

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Lyn took the lead as she followed the tracks the Black Fang left behind and our army followed her lead. I know that without a doubt that she will lead us to them. But as continued onwards, something bothered me. For some reason, Kaa–san's hair had more silver than blond. I don't know why. And the fact that she was hiding something from me bothered me even more. I need to know what's going on. Luckily, I know just who to talk to in the Tornador.

"Pent, Louise, can I ask you something?" I asked.

"Oh? This is quite a surprise." Pent said.

"What can we do for you, sweetie?" Louise smiled motherly.

I frowned worriedly as I told them, "Something's wrong with Kaa–san. Her hair is becoming more silver and she's not telling me why."

"Oh my…" Louise gasped a bit.

"So, it has begun." Pent assumed, closing his tome.

"What? What is it?" I asked a bit desperate.

"We wish we could tell you, Agito, but we've sworn secrecy with Lady Joan." Pent informed.

"Yes, she doesn't want to have someone worried for her wellbeing, especially when she found you." Louise frowned worriedly. "She doesn't want her past affecting you in a way, thus she pleaded us to not tell you. Why don't you try asking Lady Joan yourself, dear?"

"She won't tell me." I said. "That's why I'm asking you two." I then held their shoulders. "Please, tell me!"

Pent sighed heavily, as Louise looked upon her husband. "I'm sorry, Agito." he apologized again. "Unless Lady Joan permits it, our lips are sealed."

"I wonder if there's anyone else that she told her secret to?" Louise pondered.

"Much unlikely, considering her stubbornness, Louise." Pent reminded.

"But… why would… Kaa–san…" I said, trying to think.

"Did she ever transform into Agito herself after her reunion with you?" Pent asked.

"No." I shook my head.

"Before meeting you, whenever she trained or defended the sacred village, she would definitely don in her armor, to secure her identity from others." Louise recalled. "But the rumors of the bug–eyed warrior wasn't that well–known until you came to surface, dear."

"It still doesn't explain why her hair turns silver." I shook my head again. I thought about it really hard. When did her hair start to turn like that?

…

Then it hit me. Ever since I've reunited with her, that's when it started. I never really noticed at first, but now it became more clear.

"Pent… Louise… was there a side effect to that ancient arcane magic she used to transport me to my old world?" I muttered with my head hung low and the bangs of my hair covering my eyes.

"We don't know." Louise shook her head.

"Only those who are direct descendants of St. Elimine would know of the ancient arcane magic. It could only be used as a last resort and if they are willing to sacrifice their magic for the cause." Pent explained. "Have you ever asked St. Elimine herself in you?"

"I still can't hear her voice…" I said. "But… is there a possibility that this side effect would happen if she used that magic?"

"Considering your mother originally being a Cleric before being the dark knight, and adding the possibility where the Seed of Agito has been infused with their magic for so long, I believe it is possible. Many of her attacks are imbued with her magic bestowed by the Seed itself, as her own magic was sealed by the arcane magic."

"I knew it…" I muttered. Kaa–san… why…?

"Sometimes…" Louise trailed off, looking at the front, where Kaa-san mounted on my horse. "…a mother's love knows no bounds, even if means sacrificing something for the sake of others. She learned it and knows the risk full well. And yet, she's willing to sacrifice herself for your sake, Kurogasa."

"And leave me all alone… again…?" I muttered as I hugged my knees and tears fell from my eyes.

"Sweetie…" Louise muttered. Even to those who were within the main Tornador also heard it, as they could only remained silent. Louise then scooted over next to me and held me in her arms as I quietly sobbed on her. "There, there… it's okay… let it out…"

"Kaa–san…" I sobbed.

"Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh… it's okay… it's okay…" Louise whispered soothingly as she combed my hair with her hand.

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 Brand–New World by Shiena Nishizawa)

(Instrumental) The screen began with the Golden Agito insignia forming in the black background. It started to shrink into a Seed of Agito. As the music began to play, when another scene revealed itself, the seed entered into a baby in young Elimine's arm, with the dragon behind her. The screen faded and reappeared three more times, replaced with the Eight Heroes and First Agito. Followed by Lyndis's Legion. And finally, it showed Lyndis's group along with Eliwood's and Hector's altogether with Kurogasa's small group. The screen then zoomed in on Kurogasa's face that soon changed into Agito's helmet before the screen faded to reveal the title. Moments later, the title and screen shattered.

(Kiri ni umore~ru asa wa~, mada shiranai~ kage o utsusu~ (By! My! Side!)) The scene starts with Kurogasa, standing alone in the busy streets of Japan, wearing his school uniform as many people passed by him. He was frowning, as his bangs covered his eyes. The view around him was all in grey, giving the nostalgic feeling within his surroundings. As he looked to the front, he quickly ran in fear, until he passed through to Elibe, now in his current clothing.
(Yugami saki ho~koru basho~, nobasu te ga, mogaite kizanda jikan ni yure~ta) As he looked at the view, Lyndis' Legion, Eliwood's Elite and Hector's Horde looked at him from afar, as they were waiting for his arrival. Lyn extended her hand towards him, keeping her smile while she wore the necklace proudly around her neck. Kurogasa smiled, as the feathered necklace fluttered around his neck proudly, extending his right arm, which had Serra's bracelet and held Lyn's hand, flashing to the next scene.

(Tada itamu no ka? Mite egaku no ka? Boku no kanjou wa…) At nighttime, Nino was running in front, seeing the stars that enveloped the sky beautifully while holding Jaffar's hand, to show him the beautiful view with her bright smile.
(Where is the truth? Doko ni kakusu no? Nageki mo sezu…) The screen then moved to the scene, where both young Athos and Nergal was studying together within the library. The screen then shifted to years later, now the old Athos confronts Nergal before him.

(Kaze ga fukinukete yuku~ sora wa~…) At the large open field, the female in dark armor, Joan, stood tall, with her back turned away from the camera. As she looked to her left, she showed her charismatic side, as the battleflag opened up on its own revealing the Agito symbol. When she turned around to see the camera, it showed a youthful Joan in white Cleric clothing without her weapons and armor and only wielded her staff, smiling a bit while shedding a tear, as a flash of light engulfs the whole view.

(Kakero! Kirameki me o samashita koe ga, takaku tsugeta (Free myself!)) G3–X let loose with his Cerberus, shooting the monsters inside the temple. As he shot out his missile, it exploded, giving Agito and the Three Great Lords behind him to make their way towards the Dragon's Gate.
(Yuzurenai negai ga (Remember!) arun darou?) Gills broke off from his seal, letting out a monstrous roar before the Gills Stinger and Filler behind him spread out. As it disrupted the screen, it was already in the air, delivering the Exceed Heel Claw attack.
(Dakara sou yuiitsu muni no shoudou hashirasete~ (Keep my faith!)) As Kurogasa continued to run forward, morphs of previous enemies, including the El Lords, were resurrected, stopping him in his path.
(Mamori sugita (Realize!) egao mukae ni) Eliwood, Hector, Lyn and the rest of the army charged in to meet the Morph Army, shoving the Morphs aside, to give Kurogasa the room he needed as he pressed forward.

(Nakisakende kao o dashita yowasa no keshin mo~!) Nergal opened up the Dragon's Gate, chuckling darkly as his morph, Limstella looked on. The dragons made their escape from the Gate while spewing flames at the screen.
(Subete komete tokihanate~! Brand–new World!) Athos then used his magic to make a fake sun making Agito shatter away his Burning Form, to reveal his Shining Form. Agito jumped in the air wielding his two Shining Calibers, as he clashed with the Overlord of Darkness head on. The screen revealed behind Agito's helmet, Kurogasa, letting out a roar as the two sides clashed, blinding the whole view.

(Instrumental) The screen then faded into a view, where there was an open Sacae plains. Lyn and Kurogasa walked together side–by–side with their backs turning away from the camera, and the screen ended as the two intertwined their hands together, held it before the screen flashed white.

Chapter 27: Pale Flower of Darkness

They follow the Black Fang due south.

Although the trail vanishes, Lyn uses her tracking skills, and the pursuit continues.

The path leads up into Bern's impassable mountains.

The peaks know no seasons, and the snow covers all in a bright blanket.

In this land of blinding reflections, an ancient castle appears.

The trail continued on and Lyn is still able to keep up with the pace, even if it is in the middle of the night and the trails are started to fade away. What's worse, we've ventured into mountains where snows are piled up, making sure no one's able to live within its surroundings. While the night was still young and the moon is on our side, we continued to venture forth until we came across a hill near the tall mountain where there's a dry land unaffected by the snow.

That must be their base.

Because the night travel might tire us out, especially Lyn, we decided to hide at a nearby cave near the mountain and keep ourselves warm.

"We're now within their territory, Kurogasa." Marcus said, as the Lords, a few Knights and I gathered around the temporary meeting room deep inside the cave, discussing with the map on the table.

"And the torches at that top of the hill surrounding that old building is a dead giveaway." Hector said. "So, Tactician? What's your next move? How are we going to get past over those wyvern infested nest?"

"…" I remained silent as I stared at the map.

"Kurogasa?" Kaa–san looked at me, getting my attention. "Are you alright, child? You seem unwell."

"Huh?"

"She's right." Lyn said, worried. "You were in the clouds throughout the march. Is something wrong, beloved?"

"Sorry… I…" I trailed off before I looked to Kaa–san.

"Hm?" she blinked, confused.

"I need to talk you… now." I said before I walked off elsewhere.

"Sir Kurogasa?" Isadora got out, as I left the war room. "What's got into him?"

"…" both Louise and Pent remained silent, as Kaa–san followed suit.

As mother and son left the area, Lyn couldn't help but feel worried, as if he caught onto something.

"Strange…" Oswin said. "Kurogasa never left this meeting unattended."

"He must be tired after that battle, earlier today." Eliwood suggested. "It does take the wind out of us."

"What if… it's something else?" Lyn cut off, getting their attention.

"What do you mean?" Hector looked at her confused.

"It's about… his mother." she trailed off, surprising Louise a bit.

"Beg pardon?" Louise got out.

"Did… Lady Joan tell you of anything, Lyndis?" Pent asked.

"Tell Lyndis what?" Eliwood questioned confused.

"Spit it out already!" Hector demanded.

"I wish I could keep it to myself, but… the longer I kept it, the more worried I became…" Lyn frowned, clutching her chest with her right hand. "It feels off in me, as if… I'm not being myself."

"Sacaeans never lie, correct?" Pent said. "I can see what you are trying to say, but-"

"Mother told me this…" Lyn intervened. "…whatever decision I made after listening to her pleads, she'd give permission."

"…I see." Pent nodded lightly. "It seems Lady Joan has become much softer after her reunion with her son."

"Please, Lyndis. Tell us about Lady Joan's condition." Eliwood pleaded, as Lyn nodded and began to tell the tale.

"Very well…"

I led Kaa–san deeper into the cave with a torch in hand before I stopped to one part where no one could hear us.

"What's wrong, my son?" Kaa–san asked. "Do you request sleeping together with me again for tonight?"

"No."

"Oh? Then, did you have an argument with Lyn within your shrine?"

"No…"

"Then, what is it, if I may ask?"

…

...

"Why…?"

"Hm?"

"Why didn't you tell me?" I asked as I turned around to face her. "Why didn't you tell me that sending me to the other world would cost you your life the moment we reunited?"

"…" she was silent. Either she was surprised that I asked her that question or if she's already anticipated the outcome. "How did you know? Has Lyndis told you of this matter, child?"

"No. I figured it out on my own." I said. "Why Kaa–san?"

Kaa–san could only smile lightly, muttering, "You have your Father's wisdom in you, after all. And my keen intuition has also been inherited to you as well."

"Stop dodging the question!"

"I did not dodge the question, my dear." she remained calm, as her serene tone remained unchanged. "I am merely stating the fact that you are able to notice it sooner than I thought. And yes, I am actually quite surprise of your quick deduction."

"Why… just why…?" I got out.

"I do not want to see you die, Kurogasa." she began. "By that time the Lords invaded the Tower of the Saint, your Father and I knew they'd be hunting you, the one who bears the Seed of Agito from me."

"By sacrificing your life like that? No, I can't accept that!"

"And neither would we." she added. "Your Father protected me with his very life, as I held you in my arms. The very last words he told me before his death were this: "Do not let humanity's hope died with our treasure". Even to this day, his words rang in my mind and I had to do what I must."

"But…" I trailed off as tears came down my eyes.

"You noticed it, yes? That I never transformed into Agito after the day we reunited, and relied on my armor and weapons alone?" she added, looking at me with her calm eyes.

"That's not the point anymore!" I said as I dropped the torch and held her shoulders. "I wanted to spend my life with you and Lyn! We have so much to make up for lost time…!"

"And yet, so little time I have to live in this world." she summed up.

"You can't do this to me!" I then hugged her tight. "I don't want to be alone again!"

"Yet, fate is a cruel mistress…" she added, now hugging me too. "Time is against me and my body will soon make drastic changes. The raw, ancient arcane magic that has been bestowed by Saint Elimine to her descendants has completely drained me of my magic, temporarily leaving me in limbo upon arriving at Archsage Athos' hidden temple. Supposedly, it should've killed me upon my escape, but I lived. All because of believing that one day, you and I shall reunite again."

"And we did!" I exclaimed.

"Yes, but my worst fear has finally come…" she added, as my legs gave up and both of us kneeled down together. "Since I have survived the forbidden and unrefined magic at the time, a curse has been inflicted on me. As long as I did not make direct contact with my kin in any way, time stops; keeping my youth and strength. And I am able to use my gift, training harder than anyone since that day. As magic has became my poison, I abandoned the path of the teachings and walked the path of war; fighting and using weapons that these hands are not meant to held."

"Kaa–san…" I sobbed.

"I truly wished there was another way to do this. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you too. To be the loving mother that I had to sacrifice so many years ago. I wished for a peaceful life in a small home… you, me, your father… and many of your future siblings and perhaps even grandchildren…" she added, as tears ran down from both of her eyes. "But alas, this is meant to be…"

"No… no, no, there has to be another way!" I denied. "There has to! I'm going to find it! I'm not giving up on you, Kaa–san!"

There was a moment of silence, as the two of us hugged together for a while. Eventually, she broke the silence, saying, "I'm glad…" she muttered, silently letting out a small sob. "…I have bore such a wonderful and thoughtful son. Your Father will be proud of you, my treasure."

"Kaa–san…" I muttered as she held my cheek.

"I shall wait." she added, as streams of tear stains were on her eyes. "Even if it is to the end, I shall wait for your solution. And while I wait, we can still treasure each moment we have from now until then."

"Y–Yeah… I guess so…" I muttered before she hugged me again.

"Kurogasa… my sweet, sweet child…"

"Damn…" Hector gritted, as he looked down.

"…" the married couple remained silent, as the ones in the war room were in shock.

"Goodness… Kurogasa must be in turmoil knowing that." Eliwood murmured.

"Can you blame him, Eliwood?" Hector asked. "He had his own troubles and so did we."

"Never did my mind cross on Lady Joan's life being timed." Kent noted. "She has given her all to help in our quest without a second thought, all for the sake of her son."

"She has been very motherly to us, despite knowing that she's going to die…" Fiora said, looking down as she remembered her previous group. "She would always smile around us, while she is hurting inside."

"W–What are we going to do?" Florina asked nervously. "W–We should try to talk to the others about this."

"Yeah, I like the way you're thinking, Florina!" Hector praised, making her face turn beet red.

"As much as we want to, this… this is something only between her and Kurogasa." Lyn said. "We shouldn't interfere."

"And you too, Lady Lyndis." Isadora added. "Remember, you are a part of his family now. If there's anyone he'd listen to, other than his mother, it's you."

"I… suppose so." Lyn said dejectedly, looking down.

"I guess we'll have to continue this meeting without the Tactician." Hector sighed.

"Then, there's a plan I want to try." Eliwood suggested, getting their attention.

Meanwhile, inside the large room, Valda is kneeling before Sonia, who is unsatisfied with the result. "So, in the end, you failed to defeat them, didn't you?"

"…" Valda remained silent, unable to reply her words.

Sonia glared at the Wyvern Lord, claiming, "I only introduced you to Lord Nergal out of respect for your rank." Turning away in disgust, she added, "I was mistaken, though, to think a former royal soldier would be–"

"Next time will be different, I swear it." Valda quickly raised her head, pleading her for mercy. "I beg of you, give me one more chance!"

"Ha ha ha…" Sonia laughed out loud, clearly insulting the knight before her. In an instant, her laugh killed in an instant, turning her attention to her in great disgust. ""One more chance"? Surely you jest."

"Without Lord Nergal's good word, I'll never fly again! Not as a royal wyvern knight, at least! Please! Another chance!" Vaida pleaded.

Sonia scoffed. "You're quite skilled at begging, at least. Desist. You have fallen from our graces, and nothing will change that." she added. "Just be grateful. You are an outsider, so you are spared the Fang's judgment."

"…" Vaida remained silent as she looked down with gritted teeth.

Sonia had enough of seeing her; turning her back without a care. "You stink of failure. Leave me to breathe in peace."

Vaida could stay silent before she got up and left. "…Hm."

As the sound of the footsteps faded in the room, Sonia suddenly spoke up, calling a name. "Ursula, are you there?"

Another set of footsteps and this time the Valkyrie, Ursula appeared, "Yes, Lady Sonia."

Sonia turned her attention to the female Valkryie before her, as she commenced her words. "There are two types of people in this world, Ursula. Those chosen to lead and those fit only to serve: human refuse. That's all. Only two types." she stated. "I am the former, a perfect specimen chosen by Lord Nergal. You want to be like me, don't you, Ursula?"

"Yes, of course." Ursula nodded.

"Then you must use the refuse to your advantage. Treat them as equals, and they will only drag you down." Sonia reminded. "That woman Vaida is a good example. She treats the trash as though they were people. That dooms her to failure… ha, ha, ha, she truly is a fool."

Ursula could only nod in silence. "…"

"You, however…" she trailed off, looking at her with interest. "You, I like. You must take care. It would be a shame to see you fail as Vaida did."

Ursula bowed with a slight smile and eyes closed. "I understand. Thank you, most gracious Lady Sonia."

"Petty words for the failure." El of the Wind added, as gusts of wind enveloped the center of the room, before the said Lord appeared. "Still acting high and mighty amongst your peers. Clearly, you have a different point of view when it comes to Seedlings."

"What do you want, fowl?" Sonia frowned. "Why you are not at your station?"

"The whispers of the mountain wind guided my senses." El of the Wind stated. "There are more fools heading this way. I suggest you have your army prepared. Lost travelers, I assumed."

"Hah! What can mere travelers do on these terrains?!" Sonia asked. "Let them die in the cold!"

"Truly, you underestimate the human's stubbornness to survive."

"Hah! They are nothing more than mere trash! Those who are not recognized by Master Nergal, I see them worthless! trash! Filth that's needed to get rid of upon this world!" Sonia bragged. "You are merely a monster with no soul! What can you understand of humanity, fowl?"

"…" El of the Wind remained silent momentarily. "If it weren't for my Master's orders, I would use your body as a pincushion for my arrows."

"How dare you mock Lady Sonia!?" Ursula suddenly defended her.

"I am merely stating facts." El of the Wind said before it used to wind to disappear. "Pay heed to my advice, Seedling, or it will be the end for you."

"Words. Just mere words." Sonia scoffed, still putting up her air of confidence.

As Kent and Marcus guard the entrance of the cave, Wallace is sharpening his axes with a grin on his face and Rath sat in front of the bonfire, keeping his horse company as he slept. The sound of his sharpening can be heard within the cave, yet it doesn't affect the sleeping company… well, except me and Lyn.

"Beloved, are you still awake?" Lyn whispered quietly, as we currently slept inside the Tornador while Kaa–san is sleeping next to us, sleeping peacefully.

"Yeah…" I muttered.

"I see." she added, as silence looms within the caravan once more. "…I'm sorry."

"Huh?" I asked confused. "What are you sorry for?"

"I kept it from you, thus breaking the promise we made."

"I figured it out anyways."

"Yes, but still… I feel guilty from keeping it away from you, my own husband." Lyn said, as if she's scolding herself. "I know it's Mother's wish to keep it in silence, yet, it just doesn't seem right for me to do so…"

"Lyn…" I muttered before holding her. "I'm not going to blame you…"

"…" there's another moment of silence, making things more awkward than before. "Kurogasa?"

"Yeah?"

"Let's fulfill one of Mother's wish." she suggested.

"Huh?" I asked confused. "You don't mean–"

"Yes… I mean 'it'…" she blushed slightly. "Her wish is sincere, and I feel like I cannot object her wish for seeing her grandchildren before she dies…"

"But… while she's sleeping? Right here?" I got out.

"Not now!" she hissed, correcting me while she had her blush on her face. "When we're all alone, that's when we will do so."

"Oh…" I blinked. "For a minute, I thought you said you wanna do it right–"

*PINNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNCH!*

"I'm sorry, what was that, beloved?" she asked darkly, pinching my side rather hard.

"Itetetetetetetetetetetetete, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry… please stop, you're hurting me…" I winced.

"I thought so." she added.

"Alright, men! Move out!" we heard Valda's voice echo in the mountains, as the remaining Soldiers of Bern marched out of the fortress and headed elsewhere. At this time, the whole group were hiding inside the forest, keep ourselves hidden from their view.

"That wyvern rider…" Eliwood muttered. "That was the same woman we fought yesterday. That proves that they took this mountain path."

"Now that they've come this far, they've let down their guard. You can see their tracks in the snow as plain as day." Lyn added.

"And you tracked them without fail." I smiled.

Lyn giggled lightly, replying, "Thank you, beloved."

With a smug, I turned to Hector, asking, "So, what was it that you said about my wife's tracking ability?"

"Ah… uh…" he got out, feeling speechless about it. Turning his attention to Lyn, he muttered, "I was wrong to doubt you."

Lyn giggled. "At least you admit it."

"The fortress there must be their headquarters." Eliwood said, getting our attention again.

"Let's sneak in and see what we can find!" Lyn said before taking off.

"Lyn, wait up!" I said, running after her.

"You can't leave me behind!" Hector exclaimed, quickly followed suit.

"…Why do those three seem to be having so much fun?" Eliwood sighed before he reluctantly followed suit.

We secretly went around the hill, searching for a place where one spot is unguarded by the Black Fangs. As we went around, we can hear screams of despair, as a result of a failure in their mission. "Bring in the next failure!"

"No! NO! Please! I beg of you! NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

*CHOP!*

Hector cringed. But I cringed heavier than him. "That sucks…" he said. "What a complicated place."

"Yeah. They really do execute those who failed their missions…" Lyn added.

"Such inhumane act. Were the Black Fangs always like this?" Eliwood asked himself.

"Tactician, what's the holdup?" Hector asked, as he bumped me as I paused my tracks. "Did you see your 'friend' again, somewhere?"

"Quiet." I said as I raised my hand, trying to listen for something. "It's little more than whispers, but I can hear human voices."

"You're right." Eliwood nodded. "I do hear them, friend."

"Over there!" Lyn pointed out. "That's where the source of the voice came from. Let's go take a look."

"Right." I nodded. Turning my back at the group who waited for us, I flashed the light with my mirror, signalling them to stand by. A few flashes of reflection can be seen, replying back as a positive answer.

As we continued to sneak deeper into the fortress, there's not many guards guarding the area, since they are witnessing the execution. Eventually, we came to a room, where we can see a woman, an excited child and the stern-looking man inside, discussing about something.

"Really? You're giving me a mission? Really and truly!? Mother!" the green-haired girl said excitedly.

"I am. And it's a very big job at that. It's for the king of Bern." Sonia said.

"The king!?" the green-haired girl gasped, shocked to hear it. As Nino took the letter from Sonia, she looked at it, muttering, "Such an important job… for me?"

"Sonia, I'm against this!" the stern man exclaimed. "Giving such a dangerous job to Nino!?"

"Father?" the girl now known as Nino said.

"…You're right, this really is a job for your sons." she said. "However, we've seen nothing of them since their last report."

What? What the heck happened to Linus?

Nino is saddened by the news, as she clutched the letter close to her. "Lloyd… Linus…"

The stern man could only remain in silence, as Sonia continues on with her words. "So my daughter will do this. And I will have no complaints from you about it."

He has nothing else to say, as Nino looked upon him filled with hope. All of the sudden, he turned his back and… walked away?

"Ah! Father…" Nino tried to call out.

"…You may do as you please!" those were his last words before his footsteps faded away.

"That's… mean." Eliwood muttered, feeling Nino's pain.

"Yeah, letting a young girl to take such a job." Hector said. "That's just heartless, these foul fiends."

"But…" Nino trailed off.

"First, business! Jaffar! Come!" Sonia commanded and the said Assassin appeared.

"Jaffar!" Nino gasped, seeing him standing before her, despite the patches all over his body.

"Look! That man! He was at the Dragon's Gate." Lyn remembered.

"Nergal's henchman. No question about it." Hector frowned.

"Jaffar! Should you be up? Don't your wounds hurt?" Nino asked worriedly as Jaffar remained silent.

"Must you be so discourteous? It really is quite irritating." Sonia scoffed making Nino look down sadly. She then turned to Jaffar. "You heard the king's request, did you not?"

"Prince Zephiel… he wants him assassinated."

WHAT?!

"They can't just let it happen!" I snapped as I decided to barge in, only to be held down by Hector.

"Hold your horses, Tactician!" he hissed. "If you go out now, we're as good as dead! We're in a lion's den and they're hungry for blood."

"Like hell am I gonna sit here and do nothing…!" I gritted. "Let me go!"

"Kurogasa, I understand your pain, but let us listen to what they planned first." Eliwood said, also trying to calm me down as well.

"Gh…!" I growled. "Fine… get off me…"

"What? The prince? The king wants to kill the prince?" she asked, as Sonia remains cold. Saddened by the fact, she pleaded, "Why? He's his son, isn't he?"

"Nino! Be quiet." Sonia scolded.

"Ah! I'm sorry." Nino flinched.

Sonia's cold face remains before turning her attention to the Angel of Death. "Jaffar, this mission is yours… and you're to take Nino."

Jaffar looked a bit surprised. "…You're not serious?"

"Yes, I'm serious." Sonia frowned. "This girl is my daughter. She must prove herself as soon as possible."

For some reason, even though it's not obvious, Jaffar seems to be conflicted by her plan. "…Don't do this. This is too much for her."

"As long as you're with her, there should be no problem. I'll brook no disagreement." Sonia added. "We must have the king in our debt. Those are Lord Nergal's explicit orders."

"…"

"Nino. You understand the consequences if you fail, don't you?" Sonia asked.

Nino looked timid as she looked down. "Um… yes."

"Then we're off to investigate the prince's manse. I'll provide more details on the way there." she said. "Kenneth! Jerme!"

She called for two men, as the said men entered the room.

"Yes, Lady Sonia." the man in robes bowed to her. He was a man in his 40's with orange hair combed to the back that fell to his neck while having a big nose and wearing robes to that of a Bishop.

"Yes?" the said Assassin said. He is in his 30s, having his brown hair unkempt and tied with purple bandanna, wearing purple sleeveless shirt, a black tattered cape, dark blue pants and brown boots. On his side are his red daggers resting in its sheath on his waist. One other feature was that he had buck teeth.

"Where is Brendan? He just left the room." Sonia asked.

"He went outside with Jan." Jerme scoffed.

Sonia pondered. "I wonder what he's about… …I'll deal with it later."

"What ails you, Lady Sonia?" Kenneth asked.

"Listen, Kenneth, Jerme. You two are in charge of the guard while I'm gone. Do not let anything happen to the item." Sonia commanded.

Item? What item?

"Understood. I will guard it with my life." Kenneth nodded.

"In charge of the guard… Bah!" Jerme complained. "I was top dog until that cretin showed up." He added, pointing a thumb at Jaffar.

"Jerme!" Sonia scolded.

"…I know, I know!" Jerme growled waving it off before Sonia, Nino and Jaffar left the room. Both Kenneth and Jerme followed suit, thus leaving the room empty.

Meanwhile, while they sneaked into the fortress, Matthew was sharpening his daggers, feeling annoyed a bit. "Why does Kurogasa get the fun part?"

"I'd rather take this peace than run into my old home…" Legault said.

"I'm freezing my butt off here! ACHOO!" Hiroji shivered. "Seriously, where's the chicken noodle soup when you need it?!"

While they were waiting for the next command, Ninian was trailing off inside the caravan, watching the bird leap out of their nest before it decided to flew away. "…" Ninian remained silent, seeing them fly.

"Ninian…" Nils interrupted. "I know your heart yearns for Lord Eliwood, but–"

*BZZZTT!*

"!" both the siblings noticed something was off.

*BZZZTT!*

There's that sound again, and Ninian knew why.

"This does not bode well…" Ninian said, grimaced of seeing the birds unable to fly far, as something blocked their path. "We're trapped."

"Trapped?" Nils got out.

"Someone casted a barrier." Ninian said. "We must warn Lord Eliwood and Agito."

We ventured out of the enemy base and tried heading back to the group. Just as we were safe and undetected from them, we took a breather and started to discuss what we just heard. "Do they seriously mean to assassinate the prince?" Eliwood said, concerned.

"Aye. On the orders of the king, it would seem. Unbelievable…" Hector added.

"How could the king… why do that to his own son?" I gritted. "No parent should do that to their own child, no matter what the reason is… what has he ever done to Desmond?"

"Who knows…" Eliwood muttered.

"Maybe because of his achievements were greater than the king himself." Lyn noted. "That's the reason why he had that sort of jealousy."

"Maybe, but we still have another the task at hand. The Emblem." Hector added.

"The Emblem is essential to the prince's ceremony, right?" she recalled. With a frightened expression, she added, "Having the Emblem becomes useless if the prince is dead!"

"We must stop the assassination!" Eliwood exclaimed. "It's the only way to stop it from causing the future wars that will occur!"

"The girl, Nino…" I muttered. "If we talk to her, she might understand."

"We got one more problem." Hector reminded me. "That Assassin, Jaffar."

"He looks like a dangerous man… but we have no other course of action." Lyn nodded.

"Let us be on our way posthaste! Time is of the essence!" Eliwood urged.

"Yes, time is of the essence." a voice got out, getting our attention.

"Who the–!" I got out as the four turned to where the voice came from.

"It's those two!" Hector gritted his teeth.

"Oh, here you are! How delicious! My blade shall feast well tonight, won't it?" Jerme chuckled.

"Imagine, the stronghold of a guild of assassins, infiltrated. Quite amusing, isn't it? Heh heh heh heh." Kenneth chuckled too.

"Shoot…" I growled.

Jerme drew out his daggers, licking the surface of it with glee. "Now, which… one… first? Wait! Hold it!" he suddenly snapped.

"What?" I asked, keeping my stance.

"You are the rumored bug–eyed Warrior!" Jerme pointed at me. "Am I correct?"

"And if I am?" I asked.

"Oh~! It is truly going to be a feast!" he smirked… before quickly frowned in an instant. "A pity. There are some nasty ones mixed in with the rest. Mustn't get one of them. Might ruin my sword's appetite." he added, drawing out another set of daggers, clean and sharp, and held it as if it's a dual blade. "You don't mind do you? If I do it this way?"

"You shall not leave." Kenneth said. "Sonia has given us authority while she is away. Even if it is the descendants of St. Elimine herself. Am I correct, Agito, the son of hope and humanity?"

"You know who I am?" I asked.

"Of course. The Tower of the Saint was attacked by strange beings years ago, correct?" he added. "I know, because I was there during that time in Etruria. I am one of the important persons as well, guarding the Tower of the Saint. But alas, these strange beings do not see my worth, as I do not bear the Seed of Agito from my ancestors before me."

"But you… you're a holy man. What are you doing in this place?"

"Are you referring to my relationship with Heaven? Are you still held in thrall of such a concept?" Kenneth chuckled. "You've met Lord Nergal, haven't you? Then there is something you must know. Elimine's teachings are lies created by the weakness in all mankind."

"Kisama…" I hissed, clenching my fist tightly for what he said about my ancestor.

Kenneth let out a small chuckle, muttering, "…If an all powerful being truly exists, then it is my lord Nergal. Only him."

"How dare you…!" I snapped. "You insulting my ancestor was the biggest mistake you ever made!"

"Does it matter now, Agito?" Kenneth looked at me.

"It does! You've insulted my ancestor, meaning you've insulted my entire family! Including my mother and father!"

"Calm down, friend!" Eliwood intervened, getting in front of me and held my shoulders. "Do not let anger takes the best of you!"

"Ah yes… your father…" Kenneth intervened. "He was a fool to leave the church in order to marry that peasant woman and sire you. He and I had other goals when arrived there, and he chose a naive woman over his teachings and our goal? Bah, it makes me sick!"

"Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…!"

"Beloved, please calm down!" Lyn also stepped in front, trying to convince me. "There's no reason to treat with those madmen! We must find the exit…"

"You! Woman!" Jerme exclaimed, pointing at my wife. Licking his lips, he praised, "You have beautiful skin. If I sliced you into lovely red ribbons with this, would the pieces be as soft and delicate as silk?"

"Damn you… don't you dare touch her!" I snarled.

"Hm?" Jerme got out. "What's she to you, anyways? She'd be minced meat by the time I fed my daggers with her beautiful flesh! Ooooh, the ecstasy of peeling your wife's skin!"

"You…" Lyn said in disgust, her anger getting the best of her.

"Wow… those two were made for each other…" Hector deadpanned with a sweat drop looking at us.

"SHUT UP, HECTOR!" Lyn and I shouted.

"Lord Eliwood! Agito!" Another voice said as we saw Nils and Ninian approach us.

"Nils? Ninian?" Eliwood gasped.

"Something's blocking our way. We can't get out!" Nils exclaimed.

"I can feel an evil power emanating from every foe in the area. If we do not defeat them all, the barrier will hold strong." Ninian said.

"Great… we're boxed in by a barrier of all things?" I gritted.

"Not a very good thing, huh, partner?" G3–X winced, feeling my pain.

"Hyaa ha ha ha haaa! That's Lord Nergal's doing!" Jerme laughed. "He knows how I love to slice through people. He lets me do it as often as I want, which really is all the time. He's after something he calls "quintessence"… I care nothing for it, but… as long as he keeps bringing me people to slash and cut! I am Jerme! The finest assassin the Black Fang have ever known! Now come! My blade hungers!"

"Nothing is more beautiful than the suffering of men." Kenneth added. "When I'm watching, I'm afloat in an ocean of pure bliss… I will watch you for a long, long time."

And in an instant, a brief flash of light blinded us before they disappeared completely.

"…Gone." Eliwood mutter.

"…It's all right. They're still close…" Ninian assured him. "In these buildings… somewhere."

"We've got to defeat him and destroy this barrier! Otherwise, we'll never get out!" Nils urged.

"Yeah, man! Not even my missile gives off any room to escape, too!" G3–X complaint.

"Kurogasa! We have to find that man and escape this place! What are your orders?!" Eliwood urged.

"And you better hurry, 'cause here they come!" Hector cringed, as swarms of Black Fangs came to us in different directions.

Damn it… what do I do?!

"…" A silent swordsman walked towards the mountain on his own, continuing his search for any enemies he sees worthy to clash swords throughout his travel.

"Halt." El of the Wind commanded in the air, getting the man's attention.

"Hmph, another weakling." the said man said, looking at the El Lord.

"You." El of the Wind recognized the swordsman. "You are the one that has slaughtered my minions and friends. Am I correct, Sword Demon?"

"And if I am?"

"I assure you, I shall end your tyranny of killing them."

"Many have spoke those words, but it is all but air." Karel scoffed. "I shall give you a chance to get out of my sight. You are not worthy as those lowlife Lords I've slain."

"Do you even know who you're talking to! I am El of the Wind! Faithful and loyal servant of the Overlord of Darkness!"

"It matters not." he added, drawing out his Wo Dao. "Get in my way, and you shall meet your fate with others."

"Foolish mortal! My bow and arrow shall make you disappear!" El of the Wind shouted before pulling out said weapon and fired an arrow. Karel dodged and the arrow hit a tree, but when it did, it instantly disappeared. This caused Karel to smile slightly, knowing it's going to be a different battle than he had expected.

"Come! We shall dance to the song of death!" Karel exclaimed before he quickly chasing after it.

At the same time, the lone knight walked on his own, covering his body with his robe to keep himself warm. He is in his early 30s, having short blond hair with brown eyes, wearing dark brown shirt with gold trims, dirty white pants, dark cyan platings and shield, where his sword are kept behind it, dark cyan greaves and brown gloves.

"Get them!" one of the Black Fangs exclaimed, heading elsewhere.

"Intruders? Let them go." he muttered to himself. "We've nothing against you. We must gain the trust of the Black Fang and get close to that man. We must avenge the death of our liege, Lord Elbert…"

"Man, I have to fight in this weather? It's ridiculous!" Guy groaned as he tried to slash a Thief, but due to the heavy sword his movements were slower.

"Patience, lad. You have to adapt." Dorcas said before throwing a Hand Axe at a Cavalier hitting his mark.

"The man's right, boy!" Wallace exclaimed. "Even if it brings you to a disadvantage, you must overcome it with pure willpower, such as I!" he got out before slashing the said Thief that Guy missed with his Brave Lance, in half, killing him instantly.

"EWWW! Why must you men do an overkill?!" Serra complaint before an arrow passed by her shoulder, making her surprise. "Eeek! Erk, help me!" she squeaked, hiding behind the aid Mage.

"You need to be more aware…" Erk groaned before casting an Elfire spell towards the Sniper, burning him alive.

"What's the point of her having a Tome in hand, if she's always dodging?" Guy commented.

"Hey! I'm delicate, thank you very much!" she snapped.

"Hey c'mon! Less bickering more fighting!" Matthew said before slashing an Assassin with his daggers.

"Focus…" Rath added before using his Short Bow to kill an Archer that was 50 yards ahead of him.

"Now's the time to commence the trap." Canas said casually before multiple magic circles on the ground appeared simultaneously, bursting into black flames that consumed a few Black Fang Mages in an instant.

"We have to take them out while Kurogasa and our allies are invading their fortress!" Lowen commanded. "That's the only way to break down the barrier!"

"Say no more, because I will make sure these fiends won't be able to intervene with our task!" Gills exclaimed, as he spreads his tentacles all around the area, creating a defensive wall that protected the gateway from entering the fortress.

"Dang it, I can't see with all this snow blocking my vision!" Rebecca whined as she fired aimlessly.

*THUD!*

"Hey! Watch it! You almost hit me!" Bartre shouted.

"Sorry!" Rebecca squeaked.

"Honestly, how can we fight with all this snow? Our horses are having enough trouble as it is, walking through it." Sain said disdainfully.

"As much as I hate to agree with you, your words hold merits." Kent commented. "But we must not neglect our duty! Lady Lyndis has entrusted us with this matter, as she goes to perform hers."

"So true!" Sain said.

"Then let's not waste any more time!" Wil grinned before firing his arrow at a Warrior straight at his throat.

"Yeah, the sooner the better! I'm freezing my butt off!" Geitz said as he slashed a Druid with his Silver Axe before switching to his Steel Bow and fired an arrow towards a Paladin.

"You're not the only one!" G3–X said as he fired his Scorpion. "When this is over, I'm going for some hot chicken noodle soup!"

"Is food all ye ever think about, lad?" Dart slightly deadpanned.

"Anything to get out of this blizzard!" G3–X snapped.

"It's not even giving a breeze around here…" Geitz deadpanned. "Well, whatever you wanna do, that's your problem. Gotta keep swinging to keep warm."

"I WANT MY NOODLE SOOOOOOOUP!" G3–X yelled before pulling out his Cerberus and went trigger happy.

"This way, Agito!" Nils guided us inside the fortress, as Eliwood, Kaa–san, Lyn, Hector, and I followed the bard.

"Are you sure this is the right way?" I asked.

"Trust me, Agito! My senses never lie to me!" Nils exclaimed before he suddenly came to a halt.

"What is it, lad?" Hector asked as we stopped as well.

"This feeling… its…"

"What is it child?" Kaa–san asked.

*CLASH! CLASH!*

The sound of arrows being deflected were heard outside. Seems like there's a battle at the training area.

"I sense an El Lord!" Nils gasped.

"El of the Wind." I mused. "He's the last surviving El Lord."

"For a mere mortal, you are persistent!" the El Lord snapped before he flew in reverse and continued to shoot down more arrows at a person's direction. One of its stray arrows hit the wall that covered the view, and as soon as a large hole was made, my blood froze in an instant, seeing the man that I haven't seen for months.

"The battle is what my blade craves for!" Karel exclaimed, smirking as he continued to deflect the said arrow.

"It's Karel!" Lyn gasped.

"Gh…!" I gritted.

"Hm?" Karel looked towards us. "So you're here. How convenient."

El of the Wind was confused before looking at the direction where Karel looked. "You! Agito!"

"Hey, what's the holdup?!" Hector snapped. "We gotta take out those two to break that barrier!"

"Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagh!" Another voice shouted as we turned to see… Nee–san?!

"Karla…"

"Your blood will be spilled today, brother!" Karla shouted as she swung her Silver Sword at him.

"Hmph…" Karel scoffed as he blocked his sister's sword strikes. "You don't know when to quit, do you, dear little sister…"

"I won't let you hurt my otouto!"

"Do not ignore me!" El of the Wind snapped before a strong gust of wind was shot at their direction, getting the siblings' attention and they dodged the wind blast.

"Hey birdbrain! Your fight is with me!" I shouted before I went into Storm Form. With the Storm Halberd, I charged in at El of the Wind.

"Kurogasa, wait up!" Lyn shouted, running after me.

"Come on, Hector!" Eliwood said before following.

"Damn it, I hate running." Hector groaned as he picked up the pace.

"…Be careful, my son." Kaa–san muttered before she quickly followed Lyn.

"Watch out!" Legault shouted as he quickly stabbed an Assassin that was about to kill Isadora who looked surprised.

"Oh my… thank you." Isadora gasped.

"Can't let them harm a lady under my watch." Legault assured. "It's a man's code of honor."

"A man's honor, or you?" Isadora asked.

"Whatever suits you." Legault shrugs it off before heading elsewhere.

"Hm…" Isadora scoffed a bit before she noticed someone in the distance. The person was wearing a cloak but for some reason, it was familiar to her. "You– It can't be… Harken?!"

"..." the said man seems to be surprised for a bit, seeing someone whom he familiarized for a long time before he tried to run off.

"Wait! Harken!" Isadora called out running after him before he grabbed his arm and turned him around before taking off his hood. "It is you."

"Isadora…" he muttered

"I'd heard all of Lord Elbert's knights died on Valor… Why didn't you return and report to Eliwood?" Isadora chided.

"I'm sorry, Isadora." he apologized. "I failed in my duty to protect my sworn lord… I am not worthy of the honor of being a knight of Pherae. Before Nergal's magic, we were annihilated. When Lord Elbert was taken away, I was…powerless… I heard he shared some connection to the Black Fang. I searched the continent for signs of them… I intended to strike against them with my final breath."

"And now you are here. You can fight with us, Harken. Eliwood is here as well." Isadora said.

"Forgive me, Isadora, but I would rather die a knight than live in shame. I will trade my life for many of theirs."

*SLAP!*

Harken's cheek turned red when Isadora slapped her. And due to the fact that it was cold, that woke him up even more.

"How could you…" Isadora's voice trembled, as she lowered her head down. A stream of tear fell down across her cheek, now she glares at him. "How can you say such a thing?! I have been waiting for your return for longest of times, and yet, you never held your word! Do you think your death would be a solution to our current engagement?!"

"Isadora…"

"If you're a true knight of Pherae, you need to be Lord Eliwood's side and mine! If you want to atone for Lord Elbert's death, then fight with us!"

Harken was silent for a bit, looking at his former fiancee's eyes, filled with determination. As he drew out his sword, he walked forward, saying, "…I understand. My life is his. May it serve him better than it served his father. Come, Isadora, let us be on our way."

"Oh my, there are so many." Louise said a bit worried as she fired an arrow at a Corsair.

"True, but it's nothing we can't handle." Pent smirked, shooting Bolt at a group of Wyvern Riders.

"We can pass this trial." Hawkeye assured as he used his Killer Axe to land a critical hit on a Berserker slashing him in half.

"…" Ninian remained silent, as Lucius and Raven were protecting her and the caravan from harm.

"Lady Ninian? You have been silent for a bit now. What ails you?" Merlinus asked.

"I… am worried. Lord Eliwood might be in danger, as we speak." she said.

"Ah I see. You think about Lord Eliwood a lot as of late."

"I… do…"

"Love is truly a blessing." Lucius smiled as he took a break.

"What's the point of it while you hold it in without telling him how you feel?" Raven bluntly said, still keeping his stern face.

"?" Ninian looked at him.

"Rather than just keep it in, you better tell him, despite the odds you're dealing with now."

"Lord Raven, please mind your words!"

"I am as blunt as I can be. Get used to it." Raven scoffed.

"Tell him… how I feel…" Ninian murmured.

"Hey! Time for another Triangle Attack!" Farina called out.

"A–Another one?!" Florina panicked. "There's too many Wyvern Riders to focus on, sister!"

"We'll have to gather them all in one spot somehow!" Fiora said.

"If it is a spot that you want, I shall do so." Heath said, pulling his reins. "Come, Hyperion! We fly!"

*ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!*

Without a single doubt in him, he flew towards the flock, getting their attention on that moment.

"We must set ourselves for the attack." Fiora commanded. "Get into position, sisters!"

"Right!/R–Right!" the remaining two exclaimed before they flew up high.

"Huh…" Wil looked up in the sky, seeing Heath draws attention to him and the girls were also apart from each other, setting up for a Triangle Attack "I don't know what they're doing, but if it's a helping hand they need, I'll give them one!" he grinned before drawing out his bow and starts to shoot a few to the targets above. Despite the miss, some of the wyverns were flying in a line, making sure they're stick within the circle.

"…" Renault noticed as well, as he raised his staff up high and shoot out a very big Shine ball.

"!" Heath noticed the incoming blast, as he maneuvered his wyvern, quickly flew out of the way.

"What was–" the Wyvern Rider asked before–

*FLASH!*

"GAAAH! My eyes!" he roared, along with the wyverns. Even the ones behind him were sharing his fate as well.

"That should do it." Renault said, after using his staff.

"Now ladies!" Oswin shouted.

"Finish them off!" Marcus added.

"Here's our strongest formation attack!" Farina declared, as the three girls dived in towards the center.

"Triangle Attack!" the Pegasus Knights exclaimed in unison, taking this opportunity to slash them down en masse.

"Elfire!" Priscilla called out as she sent the tower flames and burned the Wyvern Riders that the Pegasus Knight sisters had slained.

"That should do it." Fiora said, as many of them dropped like flies.

"Wow, I can't believe that actually worked!" Farina gasped. "I thought we're done for!"

"L–Let's help the others! There might be more!" Florina suggested.

"Oooh, you're finally here!" Jerme smirked, seeing Lyn, Eliwood, Hector and Joan deep inside the fortress. "I have been expecting you, little strip of meat! My blade hungers for your flesh!"

"Disgusting…" Lyn spat.

"You got that right." Hector scoffed, getting his Wolf Beil in hand. "Let's chop him to pieces."

"No. Leave him to me." Joan said, stepping forward.

"Oh, I insist." Kenneth added, getting her attention. "I believe this is our proper meeting, young Cleric Joan. Or should I call you the dark knight now, Joan, Lady of The Saint?"

"…" Joan glared at him intensely.

"You do not know me? I am your husband's friend, one that you derived of his teachings to be with you and sires a boy." Kenneth mocked her.

"Yes. I know you all too well." Joan frowned. "What my husband decided was one he never regretted."

"He had plans before being the Grand Bishop of the Tower, where you formerly resided." he said. "The only reason we've been there is because of the said relics that can slay down a dragon, should it be used carefully. Yes, both of us are great Bishops ourselves and we desired even more than ranks, but we despised teaching them. He should've stayed in the Tower of the Saint to steal the holy relics for our cause, but his heart changed immediately upon seeing you. A naive young Cleric who wishes to learn more of the teaching."

"You have no right to speak poorly of my husband." Joan said coldly, unwrapping her flag. "And I pray that the heavens may have mercy on your soul."

"Lady Joan…" Eliwood got out.

"Bah, it matters not! After joining the Black Fang, my strength knows no bounds!" Kenneth smirked, as a very strong aura of magic is seeping out from his body. "What can a mere woman such as you do to defeat me?"

"You will see for yourself." Joan said before charging in at Kenneth.

"Gyaaaaa! I'll chop you all up, into tiny little pieces!" Jerme shouted.

"Lyndis, go help Kurogasa. Hector and I will deal with him." Eliwood said.

"No. I'm staying." Lyn reprimanded. "I trusted my husband's intuition. He'll strive, like he always do. And besides, I need to teach a man about skinning a human being for pleasure." she added, now with a serious gaze in her eyes.

"Come, my blade! Feast upon her flesh!" Jerme exclaimed, as Jerme, Lyn, and Hector charged toward the center.

"I guess I should help Lady Joan." Eliwood suggested, seeing Joan constantly dodging the rays of light splashing upon her.

"GAHHHH!" I shouted before I stumbled on the snowy ground when El of the Wind smacked with his bow.

"Ha! Is that the true strength of Agito that I should worried?!"El of the Wind mocked. "It is a complete mockery! Not even you can defeat me, especially after my master imbued me with his strength!"

"And that's gonna lead you nowhere!" I gritted as I managed to get up.

"Say that after you've overcome my wind again!" it exclaimed before flapping his wings, shooting out another wave of snowstorm at my direction.

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!" I yelled as I pressed both buttons on the Alter Ring and the core of the Alter Ring changed before I shined brightly, changing into Shining Form in hopes that the light would melt the snow coming at me

"That alone won't be enough, peon!" it added, as the snowstorm literally makes me lose my balance, courtesy of the snow.

"Whooooa!" I cried out.

"Otouto!" Nee–san noticed after she backed off from her battle with Karel.

"Hmph!" Karel added, as Nee–san helped me get back on my feet. "How futile. That is your strength?"

"Gh!" I grunted, as Nee–san helped me to get back on my feet.

"What's with the glare?" Karel asked. "Do you wish to settle the bout with me?"

"I don't have time for you now!" I growled before looking back towards El of the Wind and I took out my Shining Caliburs in Twin Mode.

"Otouto, wait." Nee–san stopped me for a moment. Turning her attention to her brother, she asked, "Karel, my brother. As much as I hated you for killing our family and just as much as I want to exact revenge, I cannot. Because that Lord is intervening us."

"What are you suggesting?" he asked.

"Nee–san, you don't expect me to–"

"Yes." she nodded. "The three of us handles it. Together."

You've gotta be kidding me…

"What good does it give to me, Karla?" Karel said.

"If this El Lord keeps interfering, you won't be able to settle your score with otouto."

"Nee–san?" I got out, looking at her.

"Otouto, as much as I want to protect you, I cannot do so forever." she added, frowning sadly. "I… I cannot do anything else but to believe in your strength."

"Nee–san…"

"A bout." Karel pondered a bit. A smirk can be seen on his face, clearly it has gotten his interest. "And you shall not interfere with it?"

"…" she remained silent, shaking her head lightly.

"Very well." he said, determined as he got his Wo Dao back into its stance. "I'll amuse you. Let us settle it to not have any more interference."

"Otouto, what is your call?" she asked, looking at me worriedly. She knew it's a tough call, but throughout our journey, she has always placed her faith in me, knowing that I can do it.

…

"Fine… but you better not die on me Karel." I said readying my Shining Caliburs.

"Hah! Only fools would say such a thing!" Karel added before the three of us rushed towards the El Lord.

"Fools! You will rue the day you faced me!"

"This is impossible!" Kenneth snarled. "Stay still and join your husband in the next life!"

"I cannot." she added, creating another strong shockwave to push Kenneth back. "My son needs me here."

"Lady Joan!" Eliwood recalled the said attack that would cause her to–

*COUGH! COUGH!*

–cough out blood.

"An opening!" Kenneth exclaimed, blasting her immediately with his magic. The said attack caused the off-guard Joan to skid back a few feet, dropping her flag and sword on the ground.

"NO!" Eliwood cried out before charging in towards Kenneth. "Your fight is with me!" He shouted.

"What impudence!" Kenneth snarled before casting multiple rays of light towards the red–haired Lord, the latter dodging them.

"Mother!" Lyn gasped.

"Yearrrrgh!" Jerme leaped up high into the air, towards her. "You're dead!"

"Not on my watch!" Hector snapped, swinging his large Wolf Beil. The said Assassin quickly crossed his daggers, clashing the Lord's axe before he ended up hitting the wall behind him.

"Thank you…" Lyn sighed in relief.

"Hey, the Tactician will be mad if you were to die." Hector said. "Go, check up on her. This birdbrain is mine."

Lyn nodded before running towards Joan. "Mother! Are you alright?!"

"I… see now." Joan muttered, sitting up as she wiped off the blood from her mouth. "I can no longer imbue my attacks with my Seed anymore. The curse is stronger than it seems."

"Mother…" Lyn said worriedly.

"Lyndis." Joan noticed her daughter–in–law. "I will be fine… I just need to rest." She added before slumping down, passing out.

"Mother!" Lyn cried out, catching her in her arms. "Speak to me! Mother!"

"You're going to pay for what you did to her!" Eliwood exclaimed, rushing towards Kenneth.

"You're doing much better than I had anticipated." Kenneth smirked, clutching his Tome close to him. "But it's about time to put an end to this."

"Not on my watch!" Eliwood said, lunges forward as Kenneth is about to rain more lights on him. Just before he could do so–

*STAB!*

"GH!" Kenneth's eyes were wide open, seeing Eliwood's determined look. As he slowly lowered his head, he saw his rapier pierced through his tome and straight towards his heart, thus, landing the killing blow.

"This is for Lady Joan! And her husband!" Eliwood exclaimed before pulling the said rapier out and makes a quick slash on his throat, dealing a massive blow to the Black Fang Bishop.

"Does this…mean… that I… lose…" Kenneth got out before gurgling out blood and falling on his back.

"Bah! You useless old timer!" Jerme shouted.

"Hey! Pay attention!" Hector shouted as he jumped up and landed a blow on Jerme with his Wolf Beil.

"G–Gwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!" he roared in pain, seeing his upper half is being flung away while his lower half dropped dead onto the ground. As his body landed on the ground, he rolled around, wailing in pain. "It hurts! It hurts! IT FREAKIN' HURTS!"

"Good." Hector frowned as he flicked the blood off his axe. "Now stay dead!"

"These… cuts…" Jerme groaned before he breathed his last breath.

"Is Lady Joan alright, Lyndis?" Eliwood approached her.

"She just passed out." Lyn said.

"Lord Eliwood!" Marcus's voice shouted as the entire army had rallied and met up. "The enemy has been eliminated!"

"Yes, so are the enemies here." Eliwood got out.

"What about that damn Tactician?" Hector asked.

"He's still fighting El of the Wind!" Nils said. "We have to help him!"

"Gah, this bird brain doesn't know when to give up!" I snapped in annoyance.

"You will never overcome my battlefield, Agito!" El of the Wind mocked us, seeing the snowstorm is starting to pick up.

"It truly means business." Nee–san muttered.

"Agito." Karel spoke up. "Counter it."

"Counter it? How?! We've been trying for the past few minutes!"

"Counter it." Karel repeated. "With your own wind."

Well shoot, he should've said something sooner!

"Can you wield Storm Halberd with your current Shining Armor, otouto?" Nee–san asked.

"I can try." I said before I pressed the solver button and the Storm Halberd came out. Okay, so I'm not going into Storm Form. Good. With that, I lifted the Storm Halberd above me and spun it rapidly.

"One opening." he muttered, as he gets into his Kiken stance. "That is all we needed."

"What's this?" El of the Wind said, seeing the snowstorm being countered. "What are you doing, peon?! And why do you still in that armor while using the blessings of the wind?!"

"Kiken…" Karel muttered before suddenly disappearing.

"Kiken…" Nee–san did the same, as she also disappeared in sight.

"HaaaaaAAAAAAHHH!" I exclaimed, slashing the Storm Halberd with all of my might. The said slash caused the snowstorm to halt, much its surprise.

"What?!"

"TSUBAME GAESHI!" the Swordmaster siblings shouted.

*SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!*

"G–" the El of the Wind was stunned, as the siblings landed on the ground with their blades in hand. As they sheathed their blades back to its place…

*CLICK!*

*GUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUSH!*

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGH!" it roared in pain, as gushes of green blood oozing out like a fountain. Even its wings were being cut off, falling down to its death.

"Otouto, now's the time!" Nee–san told me.

BGM: Deep Breath by Shoko Fujibayashi

"You're finished!" I shouted as I got into my stance and the blue flaming Agito symbol appeared in front of me melting the snow surrounding it. Even the horns started to split into six, initiating my final blow.

"No… this… cannot be…!" El of the Wind wheezed. "I… will not… be defeated here…!" It added as it struggled to aim its bow and pull one last arrow, the wind energy all going into its tip.

I then jumped up and did my Rider Kick towards the flaming Agito Symbol and went through it, the blue flames adding onto my kicking power. "HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

"I WILL NOT LOSE TO YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU!" El of the Wind yelled as he fired his arrow and wind energy formed into the shape of a huge eagle as it clashed with my kicking foot. I struggled as it tried to push me back, but my determination was much stronger as I kept pushing and pushing until I managed to break through and kick El of the Wind in the chest.

"GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! You… think… this is the end?! You're wrong! My master will avenge me and the other El Lords! You will fall Agito! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The halo appeared above El of the Wind and–

*BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!*

–he was no more.

End BGM

"It's done." I said, standing up.

"Otouto…" she muttered.

"So, the fiend is gone." he added, now turning his attention to me. "There will be nothing else to stop us."

"You're right…" I said, turning to him and brandished my Shining Caliburs. "Let's settle this… once and for all…"

"Kurogasa!/Little brother!" I heard Serra's voice enter the building, along with the rest of the group.

"It can't be…!" Kent noticed.

"Karel." Dorcas noted. "Why is he here?"

"Do not interfere." Nee–san said. "This is a duel that must come to its conclusion."

"Little brother, you can't be serious, can you?!" Serra snapped.

"Sorry Serra, but I have to finish this." I said.

"C'mon, you idiot! Think this through!" Farina snapped. "Who's gonna lead us if you end up dead?!"

"I'm done thinking it!" I shouted. "No more hesitation! No more interference! I'm finishing this whether you all like it or not!"

"No more running, no more crying." Karel added. "You have certainly have grown into a warrior."

"And I intend to finish this with my victory!"

"Very well." he said, drawing out his Wo Dao and brandishing it. "I shall give it my all. Let us end this battle, once and for all, Agito!"

"I won't hold back!" I snapped, as both of us started to run, as I wielded the Shining Caliber in Twin mode.

"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"

*CLASH!*

Deep within Kurogasa's consciousness, St. Elimine remained asleep, with her hands folded on her stomach. Kurogasa's complete form of his seed hovered near the bed, before forming into a silhouette. Thought the features cannot be seen, one thing for certain, the said silhouette is looking upon the sleeping Saint.

"Mother…" the silhouette muttered, seeing her condition like that. Looking upon his hand, he placed it on her forehead and started to channel the strength of the seed into her. The process took quite a while, but eventually, his hand stopped glowing, pulling his hand back and looking at her one last time. "Guide our descendant, Mother. He is humanity's last hope against all odds."

"…" Elimine groaned from her slumber, as her eyes opened slightly. When her eyes opened completely, she looked around seeing no one, noticing the area being empty, as the said silhouette was nowhere to be seen. "What… was that? This warmth… why does it feel so… familiar?"

*CLASH! CLASH! CLASH!*

"HAAAAAH!" Karel exclaimed out loud.

*CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH! CLASH!*

"RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!"

"I'm impressed!" Karel smirked, as both of us skid back from the last attack. "You've grown so much, at a ridiculous speed, Agito."

"You haven't seen anything yet!" I said before I suddenly disappeared.

"Hah! Satisfy me!" he exclaimed, before getting into his stance. "Kiken! Tsubame Gaeshi!"

"My eyes can't keep up with those blinding attacks…" Nils said, rubbing his eyes. "They're in their own league…"

"Yeah, all I can see are flashing lights." Lucius commented.

"Everyone?" Lyn's voice can be heard, as she, Eliwood and Hector walked out from the room earlier, as the brash Lord held Joan in his arms. "Why are all of you here?"

"A battle, girl! That's what it's all about!" Wallace laughed out loud.

"A battle?" Lyn got out before she managed to put the pieces together. "Kurogasa's fighting him?!"

"It's a battle that must be resolved."

"Yes, and otouto has taken my lessons to heart." Nee–san muttered. "Not a single move is wasted and all of them have their purpose."

Both of us continued to clash swords, dancing with the metal blades meeting one another. Even though I'm dual wielding right now, he had no trouble blocking and attacking with only just his Wo Dao. Horizontal, vertical, diagonal, X slash, it didn't matter. He blocked every one of them. Though, I even retaliated with one of my own, using every knowledge of the series to my advantage, including blinding his eyes temporarily using the Shining Caliber.

By the time we stopped clashing, both of us landed on our feet, panting heavily while our swords clashed in the middle. As a result, a strong gush of wind were spread around us, and the ground below us had so much large cuts, making the fighting ground uneven.

"It appears our swordsmanship are on equal ground." Karel said.

"Then what say you we finish this with our fists?" I suggested.

"Fists? I live by the sword. I live to kill the strongest."

"Well, there's a first time for everything!" I shouted before I jumped up high in the air. I pulled back my fist and as I did, using the power of infinite possibilities, light enveloped around my fist and a trail of it spiraled before I dove down. "Jigen Haoh Ryuu: Ryusei Rasen–ken!" I yelled as the light from my fist now formed a dragon of light as I dove down for the punch.

"!" Karel was surprised to see it, as I was closing in on him.

"Whoa, look at him go!" Guy gasped. "I didn't know Kurogasa could actually do that!"

"I have been waiting for this." Karel said, as he sheathed his sword and closed his eyes. "It is time to use my strongest attack…"

"Huh?" I got out, seeing him doing something. 'He must be going for Tsubame Mai.'

"Kiken… Kuro Ageha!" he exclaimed, eyes flashed opened in an instant before–

*CRASH!*

–his sword slash and my fist collided?!

"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" he roared, as his Wo Dao actually glowed darkly, meeting with my fist.

"Ghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…!" I gritted as I tried to push it back.

"I… will… not… lose… to you!" he roared, as the black light intensified.

"That's… my line!" I shouted.

"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

"WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!" the girls shouted in unison, covering their eyes as the wind and light are getting more and more intense while the men keep their guards up, with their arms to protect them from the flying rubbles on them.

"Damn Tactician!" Hector gritted, holding his ground.

"That's… incredible…" Lyn couldn't help but say in awe.

After a while…

*CRACK!*

"!"

*CRACK! CRACK! CRACK! CRASH!*

"!" Karel's eyes were wide open, seeing his sword breaking while it neutralized my attack. Even if my armor and his sword shattered completely and my fist lost its glow, its raw strength is still there!

"HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

*POW!*

"Gwarrrrrrrgh!" he roared in pain, as he landed hard on the wall behind him and coughed out blood from his mouth, proof that I damaged him good while I panted heavily from that last attack.

"I… win…" I panted.

"Wo Dao…" Nee–san noticed. "It… shattered."

"…" Everyone was in total silence, seeing what they just witnessed.

"Hah… hah… hah…" I panted heavily.

"…" Karel stayed there, lowering his head down. "Meeting you was truly… a twist of fate."

"I'm… stronger than you… now…" I got out.

"…" he remained silent a bit more. "Do… what you must. I… am satisfied."

I then slowly walked towards Karel who was still on the wall and when I got close to him, I pulled back my punch, ready to finish off. As I thrusted my fist towards his face for the kill–

"Child."

"!"

*CRASH!*

"Did he… do it?" Eliwood asked.

"No… he didn't." Nee–san muttered, as my fist just inches away from his face, much to Karel's surprise.

"…why?" he muttered, now glaring at me. "Why do you hesitate? You do not wish to kill me for the humiliation I dealt to you in the past?"

"I'm not going to grant you your death wish. You have a much greater purpose in this life."

"Even if you and I clash swords once more?" he said, still glaring at me. "You are a fool."

"Perhaps I am a fool, to think that there may be still hope for you. But I do." I said before I turned around to walk away before I stopped and looked over my shoulder. "Think on that… Brother."

"…" he was silent, still keeping his gaze on me. Eventually, he could only lower his head, adding, "What… ails you, Agito?"

"…Lend me your strength."

"…Very well." he added.

"Unbelievable…" Nee–san muttered.

"What? What is it?" Priscilla asked.

"He is… willing to cooperate with us now." Ninian informed them. "For our cause."

And just as he lowered his head completely, I, too, ended up falling on my back, fainted on the spot.

"Kurogasa!" Lyn shouted as my vision faded, seeing her run towards me.

"I'm glad, child. You gave mercy to that man." Elimine said, standing in the middle of the tower, greeted me with a smile.

I've… made my peace. That's all there is to it.

"Yes. Was it worth it?" she asked, as a portal opened up, revealing the group carrying both of Karel's and my battered body back into the caravan before they headed back to the castle, I assumed.

I'd like to think so. Also…

"Hm?"

I'm glad you're awake, Elimine.

"Why? Do you feel lonely without me?" she teased… wait, what? This is the first time I've heard her tease about me. I blushed a bit as I looked away.

Uh… I don't think I should answer that…

She let out a small giggle, before calming herself down. "It's funny." she added, holding her forehead. "I do not know why, but I have somehow regained my lost energy. I am quite certain that my spirit has been completely drained and it takes time to regenerate back to its full health…"

That's… new. My Seed has never done that before.

"Perhaps you might have tapped it unconsciously? I do not recall you have that sort of capability, knowing you, child."

Maybe… I don't know. Well, no use thinking about it now. You're back to normal for the most part.

"Yes, and you need to rest. Your battle is not over yet." she reminded me motherly.

Right… oh wait, there is one thing.

"Yes?" she looked at me. "What's on your mind?"

My mother's curse… is there a way to reverse it?

"…" she was silent, unable to say anything. "I do not know, child."

I thought so…

"It is not I who created the curse. It… is my brother. He was everything to me before he sided with the Dragons in the Scouring. He taught me the arcane magic before he…" she trailed off, looking away. "...became a monster."

And there's no way he will let me in on how to reverse it… Kaa–san….

"There is only one way." she said, still remained calm. "Confront him."

Easier said than done. There's no way he will willingly reverse the effects.

"True, but never lose your hope within you." she said, looking at me affectionately. "That is your greatest strength, much like my son."

I see…

"Now go on. Your beloved is waiting for you…"

And with that, my world turned white.

As the group headed back to the Manse, Lyn, Eliwood and Hector led the group to quickly stop the assassination from happening. "Everyone is being driven mad by Nergal…"

"It must be terrifying, to lose yourself entirely…" Lyn said. "To fall completely under the sway of Nergal's power…"

"I know that, but at least we have the Fire Emblem we retrieved earlier." Hector assured, holding the emblem that resembled a small shield, embedded with five jewels on it. "So while Lady Luck still smiles on us, we should go back and save that prince!"

"I know! Let's make haste for the manse! We must stop the assassination! We cannot let the prince's life be put in jeopardy!" Eliwood said.

As the group continued onward, Lyn couldn't help but think about the mother and son that passed out inside the caravan. "Mother… Kurogasa… stay strong."

A beam of teleportation appeared, revealing Nino, Sonia and Jaffar standing before the large Manse. As the three stood outside the nearby fortress, Sonia glared at Nino, saying, "You know your role, yes? The plan must be carried out tonight."

This was going to be her first big job and Nino couldn't help but feel nervous. Mustering her strength, she requested something from Sonia. "Mother… just once… if only for a little while… may I… hold your hand?"

Sonia looked in disgust at the young Mage, saying, "Nino, you know how I abhor such displays."

"I… I know." the young Mage said nervously. "But… I may not get another chance… and I thought…"

"…Very well."

"Huh?" Nino jerked up, looking at Sonia for suddenly intervened her words.

"If you complete this mission, I'll hold your hand as often as you like. I will even hug you and stroke your face." Sonia offered, making Nino's face suddenly turn bright.

"Oh, really!? Then I must do my best! I will, I will!" she cheered happily. "I will succeed! Wait for me, Mother!"

Sonia put up her act, smiling as Nino rushed towards the Manse. "I will. Be careful!"

"…All right! I'll be back!" she chirped, happily leaving the fortress.

Her facade doesn't last long as soon as Nino is out of sight. Just as Jaffar was about to follow suit… "Ah, Jaffar, wait here for a moment."

Jaffar stopped in his tracks in an instant, looking at the Sage.

"It's about tonight's mission…"

"What is it?" he asked.

"Once you've killed the prince, kill Nino, too."

Jaffar was surprised. A mother told him to kill her child? "What!?"

"The assassinations…" Sonia informed. "Both come directly by the king's request. The prince is well loved, and his death will trigger much chaos. If the assassin is not caught and hanged immediately, the chaos will engulf Bern. A scapegoat is needed." she paused, now looking at the young Mage who was waiting for Jaffar, being an earshot away. "Do you understand?"

"Nino is your daughter!" Jaffar told her, as Sonia's face was instantly filled with disgust.

"She is trash. Garbage. Human refuse." she said without hesitation. "I'm just happy at last to have found a use for her. She did say she would do anything to please her loving mother, did she not? Her death will please me more than her living ever did."

Jaffar could only remain silent, unable to retort her words.

"…What is it? Do you have something to say?"

"This… has nothing to do with me." he said, starting to walk towards Nino.

"When Lord Nergal found you as an orphan, he chose you because of your callous heart and your skill with a blade." she said, making him pause in his tracks. "Lord Nergal does not give second chances. Do not forget."

Jaffar remained silent one last time before he completely left the Sage, and quickly accompanied the cheerful Mage.

(Cue Bravely You by Lia)

(Instrumental) The scene begins with the Dragon Gate, chained and closed up. The piano key notes played, shattering the chains before it slowly opened. The camera zoomed into the light of the gate, moving onto the next scene.

(Kuzurete~ owaru sekai~) Kurogasa, Lyn, Eliwood, and Hector along with their army were on the Isle of Valor. They all rushed towards the temple where Nergal and the Overlord of Darkness were waiting.
(Mujihi ni~ tsu~ge~ru~) Meanwhile inside, Ninian was in her prison cell as she danced a sacred dance, to keep her mind off the current situation. A tear came down her face before it dropped to the ground making a ripple effect before the camera zoomed in on the ripple to move to the next scene.

(Kimi wa~ (kimi wa) hitori~ (hitori)) At the training grounds, Kent, Sain, Lowen, and Oswin surrounded Wallace as they readied their weapons before charging in and the latter saw them coming and defended accordingly.
(Nani wo~ (nani wo) kiiteta~ (kiiteta)) The scene then changed to a campsite as Vaida and Heath tended to their wyverns and Priscilla tending her pony. Legault was at the bonfire as he sharpened his daggers. Nino and Jaffar were there too as Nino mended Jaffar's wound on his arm with a bandage while the latter didn't mind and stared at the fire.
(Boku wa~ (boku wa) tooi~ (tooi)) At another part of the camp, Dart and Geitz were having an arm wrestle as Guy cheered on who's going to win. Rath was silent as he sat next to his horse while Harken and Isadora try to catch up on old times.
(Yume wo~ (yume wo) miteta~ (miteta)) The scene then moved to Hiroji, Athos, Canas, Renault, Nils, and Hawkeye who were gathering at a table with some books opened as they discussed about how to defeat Nergal and to prevent the Dragon Gate from opening while talking about the Lords, El Lords, and Overlord of Darkness.

(Nani o erabi toru? Nani o akirameru?) There was a quick flash on the screen as Erk was being cared for by Louise and Pent at a castle during winter. Another screen flashed, showing Lucius and Raven traveling together at another place.
(Kimeyou to shiteru, boku wa nani sama da?) It was then replaced with the three Pegasus Sisters, where Farina was teasing Florina, while Fiora smiled looking at the two. Then, another memory appeared, where Karel had a standoff against his own sister, Karla, under the moonlight with the burning village surrounding them.
(Nani o erabu kawa, mou kimatte iru) The next scene flashed where Dorcas and Bartre marched on, with Marcus and Merlinus behind them. It was quickly replaced with Wil and Rebecca inside the caravan, fixing their bows together, while Serra and Matthew watched the two.
(Machigai wanai ka, kami ni toikakeru) The final scene is shown where Elimine and the dragon, doting on the baby in their arms. The screen flashed once more, now revealing Joan in her Cleric outfit and her husband doting at the baby in their arms before the screen flashed to the next scene.

(Hitori kiri ja nakatta) The scene changed to Bern in nighttime, as the fireworks are in display, and everyone within the Seeds of Agito watched it from their camp.
(Zutto soba ni itanda kono te wo~ no~ba~su~) Nearly everyone sat next together with their partners or their pair, seemingly enjoying the view together. Eliwood even noticed Ninian's expression in awe with the fireworks, making him falling for her even more, unknown to Ninian.
(Kowaimono nanka nai) Meanwhile, as Joan sat next to Athos, she noticed her son and daughter–in–law sitting together, as she couldn't help but smile.
(Tatoe bakemono ni narou tomo na~shi~to~ge~ru~) Lyn and Kurogasa were watching the fireworks together, with Kurogasa's tactician cloak covering both of them. Lyn leaned her head on Kurogasa's shoulder, smiling a bit making the latter look at her before he smiled too and leaned his head on hers. The scene ends as their hands intertwined with one another and one firework exploded in shape of Agito's symbol.

PREVIEW:

Nino: The prince's room… Is that the door?

Zephiel: This is my last wish as a foolish child. Please, let the day come when Guinevere and I and her mother… When all of us can live together happily in the castle.

Jaffar: Why are you still here?

Joan: Forgive me, Nino. Your Mother never seemed to love you from the very beginning.

Ursula: You insolents! You shall die by my hands!

Kurogasa: Is that all you ever see your children as, Hellene?! Just tools?!

Next Time on Kamen Rider Agito: Rekka no Ken: Battle Before Dawn

Lyn: I must use it, to become stronger.

Eliwood: Let that seal decide for you, Lyndis.

TWF: Hey, hey, hey! Looks like that's one epic battle between Kurogasa and Karel! We hope this doesn't disappoint you viewers out there!

Fen: Yep! Also if you're wondering what that whole bit with Elimine was about, well… that's a surprise. X3

TWF: And yes, his identity would be sealed until the very last chapter: Light.

Fen: But feel free to guess though. Try all you like.

TWF: What would happen if… they one-shot it again? o.o;

Fen: Crap… that's gonna be a problem. Still, what are the chances anyways?

TWF: True dat. Oh, since we'll be having two Heaven's Seal at the end of that chapter, you guys have a pretty good idea what's coming up next.

Fen: Yep, and a lot of other people need to be promoted too.

TWF: So yeah, be sure to anticipate the next chapter of Agito! Time to awaken the potential in you!

Fen: Ja nee!