Chapter 20 King Garon
Day 282
The Nohrian capital Windmire was inside a crater surrounded by many walls where the houses were placed
The royal family crossed the bridge towards the entrance to the castle, though Kamui was walking much slower as she was taking in all the sites around her.
"It really isn't anything special." Leo commented
"Maybe not for you since you've been here plenty of times. But for me, this is my first time since who knows how long." Kamui argued
"She does have a point Leo." Xander admitted before turning to Kamui. "However, we really need to meet up with Father. When the meeting is done, we will give you a proper tour."
"Right." Kamui said with a smile as she caught up.
The group arrived in a meeting room that was rather opened, but there was a throne inside where King Garon sat.
King Garon was a rather pale man that looked quite a bit old. He wore the same kind of armor that Xander wore, but had a long puffy cape that was black outside and white inside. He also had white hair and a white beard.
"I see you made it here safely Kamui." Garon commented as the royal children approached his throne.
"Yes father. I have long wished to visit you and visit Castle Krakenburg again. It feels like a dream that I now here before you." Kamui bowed
"It is only because of your hard work. I hear that you are almost on par with Xander right now. You finally have the strength to become an instrument of Nohr's power to the world." Garon praised
"But father, will she be all right outside of the fortress?" Elise asked rather concerned
"I am concerned as well. It is rather dangerous to live outside of the fortress's magical barrier." Camilla added
"I appreciate your concern, but I earned my way here, and I am ready to fight." Kamui said determined
"Well said." Garon praised. "Now then, as you know, Nohr is at war with our eastern neighbors, the Kingdom of Hoshido."
Kamui nodded. "I have heard of that yes."
"We are decedents of the ancient gods, the first dragon. As inhibitors of that strength, we posses the power to crush those who oppose us with ease. Those who wield that power can destroy an entire army of common solders with ease. Xander, Leo, and Camilla have shown us that power, now you must show it! I except the same level at least" Garon declared
"I am aware of the expectations you have father. I have trained to become more like my siblings for this moment. I will not fail." Kamui declared
"You show promise, but you need a suitable weapon to serve Nohr." Garon said as he waved his hand. A sword appeared before Kamui. It was a dark single edged scimitar it was black with a purple aura swirling underneath its surface. There was also an eye right above the hilt. "This is the sword Ganglair. It is a sword infused with magic from another world. With this sword at your side, you can crush the Hoshidan army with ease."
"Th-thank you for such a generous gift father." Kamui said happily as she took the blade.
, Camilla, and Elise were happy for Kamui, Xander was rather skeptical, while Leo looked jealous.
'I had to work hard to prove myself worthy of the sacred tomb Brynhildr, and yet she gets a brand-new sword on day one!' Leo thought bitterly but he decided to keep it to himself.
"Quite generous for father as of late…" Xander mumbled to himself.
"Now then, let us put that sword to good use. Bring out the prisoners." Garon ordered one of the guards.
"Right away sir." The guard saluted as he left the room. In a few moments he returned with six prisoners. Four of them were Hoshidan Samurai's but the two in front stood out the most. One was a muscular female with white hair with red separated by a crown and wearing white clothing. The other was a ninja with green hair and a green vest over black clothing and a purple scarf around his neck.
"These are prisoners from our recent skirmish with Hoshido. I want to see you use the power of that sword and strike them down." Garon ordered as some guards tossed the prisoners their weapons. The Nohrian Royals walked to the side of the room as more Nohrian soldiers gathered around to make sure the prisoners didn't do anything funny.
"So, we were kept alive to be some type of entertainment for the king? I shouldn't be surprised." The woman spat. As she grabbed her club. The ninja grabbed his shuriken and the samurai's all grabbed their katanas.
"I will also allow your retainers to assist you in battle." Garon said as Gunter and Jakob approached Kamui's side. Gunter had his lance ready while Jakob grabbed a dagger.
"I am Rinkah. Daughter of the Flame Tribe's honorable Chieftain." The muscular woman now known as Rinkah announced
"What?" Kamui asked
"I am announcing my name to my opponent. Do Nohrian's not have that honor?" Rinkah asked
"No. My apologies. I am Kamui. Princess of Nohr." Kamui introduced
"Wait…Kamui? Can it be?" The ninja asked surprised
"Do you know me?" Kamui asked confused
"…I am Kaze. A ninja from Hoshido. Show me what you can do." Kaze declared as he readied for battle.
Kamui got her sword ready.
"Kill them all!" Garon declared
'Hopefully there will be no need for that. Still, did that ninja know me from before I lost my memories? Was he involved? I guess I wouldn't be surprised that Hoshido was involved.' Kamui thought. She to was told the same lie as the rest of Nohr that King Sumeragi tried to kill King Garon when she once asked why Nohr was at war with Hoshido.
Kaze lead two of the Samurai's from the east while Rinkah lead the other two from the west hoping to grab Kamui in a pincer attack.
'Now then. Let us see her control over a dragon Vein.' Garon thought as he hit a button. The floor in the center of the large room opened up to reveal a square shaped fort with debris inside of it.
"That's strange…" Kamui said
"What is it?" Gunter asked
"I feel something emanating from in front of the fort on the ground." Kamui said as she ran up to the spot. There was a faint green glow coming from the ground. Focusing her power, A bolt of green lighting shot from the ground and blasted the debris away revealing a healing glow from inside the fort.
"Amazing. That debris was no match for your amazing lineage." Jakob said in surprise
"And the fort will be a great defense against our foes." Gunter said as the three ran inside it.
"Well done." Garon praised
"She controlled the Dragon Vein easily. Great work dear sister." Xander praised
"Yeah! Kamui is amazing!" Elise cheered
"Don't get too careless. The real battle is only getting started." Leo warned.
"Be careful dear sister." Camilla prayed
Once the three were inside the fortress, Kamui began to plan.
"Okay. There are two other entrances on the left and right. Before this thing showed up, Rinkah was heading towards the left, while Kaze was coming from the right." Kamui muttered
"If I may make a suggestion Lady Kamui." Gunter began
"Yes?" Kamui asked
"Why don't you let me handle the ninja while you deal with the tribe woman. Swords have an edge over axes and clubs thanks to their speed. Though Clubs aren't as strong as axe's, they are a bit faster. Still not a problem for you though. It would be perfect for your first real battle. I have had experience in the past dealing with Hoshidan ninja's so I should be able to take that ninja on easier." Gunter explained
"All right, but don't kill anyone." Kamui ordered
"I will try not to…but it may be pointless." Gunter warned
"Huh?" Kamui asked
"Nothing. I will get on it at once." Gunter declared as he positioned himself on the right getting ready for Kaze.
"Jakob. You are on standby with your staff ready." Kamui ordered
"Very well. Though do remember that I am trained well in daggers. If you are in need of some extra offense, just let me know. My daggers are excellent projectile weapons that can hinder an enemy's movement and defenses." Jakob advised.
"I will remember that." Kamui said as she got into position as Rinkah's group arrived.
The Samurai's struck first, but Kamui was able to defeat them without much difficulty. Gunter had an easier time. While he may be getting up there in age, he was still quite a formidable foe. All that was left was Kaze and Rinkah.
Rinkah charged at Kamui with her brass club. "Behold the might of the fire tribe!" She declared as she attacked but Kamui was able to dodge.
'I remember training against certain weapons with Gunter. The axe was a lot slower than her club. Still, after sparring with Xander, it's not fast enough.' Kamui thought as she swung her sword, though Rinkah caught it with her club.
"Don't think because you have a sword that I'm easy prey." Rinkah growled
Jakob threw a dagger at Rinkah that gazed her arm.
"Ahh!" Rinkah cried in pain.
"Lady Kamui, take this opportunity!" Jakob shouted
Kamui gave a strike that cut Rinkah down. She was injured, but it wasn't fatal.
"Thanks for your help Jakob, but I kind of wanted to try this out myself." Kamui said
"My apologies my lady, but I am sworn to assist and protect you. That comes first and foremost." Jakob said
"But still…" Kamui began
"Your siblings have retainers of their own that assist them in battle as well. There is nothing wrong with counting on me in battle." Jakob assured
'I Guess he has a point, but why do I feel the need to get even stronger than normal? I know this is war, but I feel like I'm missing something more personal. Did I make a personal goal?' Kamui wondered
"Let's go check on Gunter." Kamui said
"I suppose we should. Before his old age gets the best of him." Jakob groaned
Kaze was moving around like crazy trying to dodge Gunter's lance. Each time he tossed another shuriken at Gunter. While they weren't powerful weapons, the damage was adding up.
"You're pretty skilled ninja." Gunter complemented
"It is to be expected. My family is destined to serve the Hoshidan royal family." Kaze declared
"Gunter, are you okay? Kamui asked as she and Jakob approached the aged knight.
"I am fine. This ninja though is quite skilled." Gunter said
"So, you defeated Rinkah. But don't think I will give up so easily. I shuriken may not cut deep, but it dose sap your strength away." Kaze warned
"What a surprise. My daggers do a similar thing." Jakob mocked
Kaze jumped up again to fire more shuriken at his enemies, as Gunter raised his shield to block them. Jakob tossed a dagger at Kaze as he landed, but Kaze was able to dodge it, though he wasn't able to dodge Kamui's sword as she slashes him in the shoulder. Kaze feel to his knees in pain as he gripped his injured shoulder.
"They were tough. Thank goodness for this fortress or they may have been a serious threat. I hope all Hoshidans aren't this powerful." Kamui muttered to herself as the fortress vanished through the hidden floor it emerged from.
"Don't just stand there, idiot girl, finish them off!" Garon ordered
"But they're already beaten. You want me to execute helpless prisoners?" Kamui asked surprised
"You dare question me? I order you to kill them!" Garon growled
"No! This is wrong!" Kamui argued
"I will not argue this any further." Garon growled as he charged up a spell. Fireballs flew from Garon and towards the four injured Samurai's killing them instantly much to Kamui's shock.
Garon charged up another spell to blast Rinkah and Kaze, but Kamui intercepted the blast with her sword that was surprisingly able to block the attack.
"Kamui? What are you doing?" Elise gasped
"Unbelievable…" Xander muttered
Garon, while slightly impressed that the sword was able to block his magic, was filled with more anger at his daughter's disobedience.
"Kamui! You dare to defy me directly?" Garon growled
"Father. Please forgive her. She doesn't yet fully understand our situation." Xander quickly pleaded
"Fine them. Xander, you kill them. Along with anyone who gets in the way." Garon ordered as he sat back down on his throne.
Xander grunted, but he did comply as he drew his sacred weapon Siegfried. The black blade emanated a red glow in his hand.
"Stand down right this minute Kamui. If you don't, I will be forced to…" Xander began trying to get Kamui to see reason
"I can't let you do this big brother." Kamui argued
Xander sighed as he swung his blade. Kamui tried to block it, but unlike in training, Xander wasn't holding back. Kamui was sent flying back from the force of the blade. Xander turned to the Hoshidans and raised his blade as Kaze and Rinkah prepared themselves for the inevitable. Kamui however, managed to recover and block Xander's attack, much to his annoyance.
"You know that Hoshido is our sworn enemies." Xander reminded
"I know that, but they can't fight anymore. Why can't we showed them mercy?" Kamui asked
"Kamui please stop fighting." Camilla pleaded but fell on deaf ears.
"Leo, do something!" Elise cried
"Why is it always up to me?" Leo sighed but complied as he grabbed his sacred weapon and unleashed a spell.
Tree routs sprouted out from the ground and knocked the two Hoshidans into the air. As they hit the ground, they fell unconscious.
"Father, I have disposed of the Hoshidans on behalf of my softhearted sister. I only ask that you are merciful in your punishment of her." Leo said
"Enough. I will discuss the matter later. For now, you are all dismissed." Garon ordered as he left the room.
"Leo, how could you! They were beaten! There was no reason for you to kill them!" Kamui cried
"Hush!" Leo ordered
"Huh?" Kamui asked confused
"That's enough you two. The fight is over." Xander said as he turned to Kamui. "Mark my words Kamui. One day, your kindness will be the death of you."
"Maybe. But if I die from my kindness, it will be without regrets." Kamui said
"…Well said." Xander said before summoning two people. One was a man with black and a rather soft face. He was dressed in blue and white clothing with a Nohrian shield on his left shoulder.
The other was a girl with blue hair with pink highlights. She wore white armor with a black skirt and had a childish smile on her face.
"You call for us milord?" The man asked
"Laslow, Peri, I want you to take these two my quarters. And examine their stuff. Elise will join you shortly." Xander said
"Are we going to kill them?" Peri asked excited
"No Peri." Xander groaned causing her to pout, but the two did what they were told.
"Leo, your spell…" Kamui began
"Was only enough to weaken them. They will live with Elise's medical attention. "Though to be frank, I should have followed Father's orders and killed them, but then I'd deal with Camilla and Elise making a fuse with you being upset." Leo sighed with a smile
"Thank you, Leo, and I am sorry for teasing you about your collar." Kamui said
"You can thank me by NOT bringing it up again." Leo groaned
"That was great Leo!" Elise called out as she left after Xander's retainers
"It was, but this won't be the last we hear of this. Father never forgets a slight." Camilla frowned
Later that evening:
Xander and Kamui were standing with the now healed Kaze and Rinkah.
"It is only through my sister's kindness that bought your freedom. Disappear now unless you want to get spotted by our king." Xander warned
Kaze said nothing but stared a Kamui for a minute before vanishing.
"I am not a prisoner to be freed. Next time we meet, you will pay for this humiliation." Rinkah growled
"I was hoping the next time we meet; it would be friends." Kamui tried
"Softhearted fool. I am a Hoshidan Warrior. Things aren't that simple." Rinkah growled
"I know we are at war over what your king did, but I hope that one day when this war is over, we can all live in peace." Kamui smiled causing Rinkah to blink
"What are king did? Wow! I heard there was a princess that lived in isolation. I pray that when we next meet, you will awaken from your delusions." Rinkah said and ran off.
"Delusions?" Kamui asked
"She was probably told something else of how the war started. Don't mind her." Xander said
"I see…" Kamui said as she watched Rinkah run out of sight.
And that's a wrap!
Honestly, Fire Emblem fights are harder to write than Kingdom Hearts fights.
So, you are probably asking, why did Laslow have dark hair, shouldn't it be grey? Well the reason is, there is no reason to change his hair color. It was done in story so that it could fit in with whatever shipping you gave Lissa, Cordelia, and Olivia by giving their default hair color based on concept art. I don't have a need for that, and it will be fun to see you guys guess who their fathers are. XD (Yes I will reveal who they are when they mainly enter the story in the Fates Arc) Happy guessing!
And on the note of Kamui, you guys really don't seem to like her. Look, I know Fates is mixed in reception but still XD
Anyway, Next chapter Kamui goes to the Bottomless Canon and has quite an experience. Stay tuned
Guest: Yes, Xion will appear in KH3 like she did in canon.
