A/N: Hello all, and welcome to a collection of side stories that all occur after 'Corrin, of the Wolfskin'. As stated in the final chapter's A/N for it… these will be single-PoV.
Oh, also any reviews on the last chapter for the aforementioned fic are being replied to here.
While the nickname/Draconic name lists are here, they won't always apply. They are simply there just in case.
Lastly, I will be trying to keep these chapters in chronological order, but… there's no guarantee.
Draconic Name (In English) [Details]: Ztisepzy (Yseranyx) [Corrin/Lupus, Middle Sister.] Pimtvsetbe (Nelstrasza) [Eldest Brother]. Nalaptijep (Mukanshin) [Middle Brother]. Utvseie (Ostraea) [Eldest Sister]. Qsoeqat (Priapus) [Youngest Brother]. Cimmefuppe (Belladonna) [Youngest Sister]. Zimipe (Yelena) [Lilith].
Canon Name = Nickname: Corrin = Lupus. Velouria = Vella. Keaton = Keaty. Setsuna = Seta. Hinoka = Hina. Sakura = Saku. Subaki = Superman. Ryoma = Red. Selkie = Silky. Kaden = Ka-da. Orochi = Viper. Takumi = Tako. Utvseie = Feisty
Silky refers to Lupus = Lu-pu.
Qsoeqat = Quacker. Belladonna = Bella or Cimmefuppe = Kim.
Consort: Welcome to another one! ;)
Yis, all of the major strife and hardships are over, and now the biggest problems will probably arise as "What's for dinner?", heh. There'll be more character development here, too.
Very few negative events in the end, too… all we really have is the loss of Ka-da and Subaki's Pegasus. We'll also have a new monarch, probably Leo, so Nohr is in great hands. Azura's house will have more prominence, and there's going to be some positive changes coming up!
Guest ('Corrin, of the Wolfskin' Ch. 78, 10/22/19 11:07 PM EST): Yep, that's correct, uh… here's the really brief version of my FE beginnings: Fan of Super Smash Bros, and while I enjoyed Roy and Ike in their respective debuts, neither really clicked. Smash4 dropped and my eye was caught by the character with the ability to shapeshift into a dragon. I was literally sold from that alone. Looked up this 'Corrin', went to Gamestop the following day, bought Birthright, then got Conquest and Revelations… and the DLC. I delved into Awakening after, but Fates is my introduction into FE.
*looks up Laguz* Oh, it's a Beastrace… pfft. Of course I would like them! *notices that Lethe is part of this game* Oh, oh, ohhhhh… Uh, yeah. Already knew about… her. Er, through Fire Emblem Heroes, of course, and nothing among the likes of *censored*.
*shrug* I've yet to encounter a 'perfectly' written game, and I doubt I ever will. Everyone has their own expectations. I'll get those two games a look later on.
Guest ('Corrin, of the Wolfskin' Ch. 78, 10/22/19 11:27 PM EST): As a human, I can understand that point… but Dadaan isn't human and Lupus was raised with Wolfskin. Being in heat was constantly pressing on her to find and get bred, those wyverns were the only choice available. If she went into that next arena fight while in heat, she would've very much died. Dadaan will understand that… Seta, on the other hand, would get more hurt from this.
So… no, it isn't bothering Dadaan that much. Besides, he hasn't even truly claimed her by that point. The only one to have had sexual relations with Lupus by then was Seta.
Lupus? Nah, if she were pregnant, I'd written her as a dragon from that point on. First male is whichever wyvern was lucky enough to get her first.
Namu Rosutoai: Hinoka's addicted to Keaty's… 'wolf'. I guess you can say he drives her… howling mad. Frothing with lust. Itching without bitching. Erm, anyway…
Ah, thank you for that list. I'll keep this in mind… as well as keep a copy on the side.
Enjoy!
High Prince Ryoma went through his pre-training stretches, well… that isn't entirely correct. He isn't stretching to train. He's stretching to get the long-awaited third 'spar' with Keaton. And by spar, they mean an actual duel this time. Unarmed, no shifting, and going until the other can't get back up. To be honest, Ryoma has been itching for this all-out match. Now, as for spectators?
Of course Ryoma's retainers are here, though Kagero is opting to stand near a wall. While she isn't sporting a bump just yet, it's clear that she got lucky with her one unprotected time with Kaden.
Obviously Hinoka and Selkie are here, both supporting Keaton, as is Velouria and Dadaan. Lupus seems… conflicted on who to cheer on, but at least she's relaxed and in Dadaan's arms, with Setsuna next to her.
Sakura is with Leo, who is in Nohr, as are their retainers. Takumi simply chose not to come.
Though, out of all of this, two things stand out… one is Hinoka's gradual shift to being not as… clothed. To be fair, she's living with Keaton and Selkie, who are both beastfolk and are residing in a den far away from any other humans. The second is, well… how Velouria is staring him down. It's less of intimidation and more observant, with a small tail wag.
Ryoma hasn't forgotten about Keaton's 'offer' to have Velouria as a mate. And perhaps it's due to his time spent with the more wild-'Corrin' and the beastfolk, he's found a beauty within those like Velouria.
Keaton raises an eyebrow, then smirks, catching him in the middle of a stare with Velouria. "So…?" His tail is wagging.
"I meant what I said before." He replies. "Only if she wants to."
Keaton chuckles, "Put on a good show, and she'll be presenting herself in a short amount of time."
A slight flush forms, "Keaton…"
"Yeah, ready when you are." He shrugs and lowers his stance.
Ryoma nods, "Ready!" He takes his own stance.
Unlike the previous two times, the duel started the second both were ready. Keaton and Ryoma charge at each other. Ryoma goes for an aggressive wide swing, only to remarkably change its course and go for the Wolfsegger's stomach. Keaton spots the sudden shift and steps back just enough to avoid the blow, then counters with a quick punch to the still-extended arm, but Ryoma drops his arm and does a roundhouse kick towards the incoming punch.
Keaton doesn't even stagger from the armored foot, and easily grabs it as Ryoma tries to pull away. He hauls Ryoma up and tosses him to the side. The Swordmaster is sent through the air for a few seconds, with Keaton keeping speed. Keaton jumps and looks to slam Ryoma into the ground mid-flight, but Ryoma grabs onto Keaton and switches positions… Keaton is piled onto the ground.
Not even ten seconds has passed.
Unlike the first time, Ryoma doesn't bother asking for a yield, and instead opts to continue his assault. Was it savage? Unmerciful? Perhaps… But this is the way the Wolfskin fight. Allowing the enemy a single moment could mean losing a member of the pack, and Wolfskin are far fewer than humans. Better to kick and slam while the opponent is down than to permit them to get up.
And while Ryoma can't see it right now… Velouria's tail has went from a gentle slow wag to an outright dust blower.
Keaton stops an incoming fist with his own, after suffering several hits… nothing major, maybe a few bruises, no blood. He grabs Ryoma's second fist, then headbuts the High Prince, before jabbing a knee onto his gut, then tosses him off with a growl. Keaton smirks… Ryoma smirks.
The two stand up and charge again, as if the duel just started. "Heh, as you can see… I've been practicing my martial arts." Ryoma states as more blows are shared.
"And I've been fighting unshifted with Hina." Blow, blow, one fist connects from each, both on the face.
Ryoma's glare turns into a 'big brother' one, "You've been treating her well?"
Keaton scoffs… then breathes in after Ryoma lands another gut punch. "Of course… she's human. It's not just about what the male wants… it's also about what the female wants." Ryoma gasps as his chest armor dents from a particularly rough punch… though Keaton grunts as he actually feels his fist throb from that one.
Ah-ha, Keaton had just found out that Ryoma came to this duel with denser armor than last time!
"Made just for this duel, alpha." Ryoma blocks a claw swipe.
Keaton's eyes have narrowed a bit, his growling is becoming more frequent, and there is even a slight shine to his Beaststone. "I see…" The Wolfsegger's fangs are gleaming… and his tail is wagging. For the sake of the duel, Ryoma does not point it out. Besides… who else can Ryoma duel like this? He's fighting against someone who can break stone and tree trunks in their 'human' form… he wouldn't be surprised if Keaton could bend metal with his hands.
Ryoma kicks Keaton's side, and then rams a knee on his stomach, before spin-kicking his side again. Keaton falls to the ground, but is up within a second and lands a punch, a kick, and a swipe. Defense is being traded for offense. Blocking is becoming less frequent as they rely more on close dodging. "Ngh." Ryoma suffers his first major hit, his arm's… armor is torn by Keaton's claws, deep enough to where blood starts dropping.
"Heh…" Keaton darkly chuckles as he licks his lips. "Nothing like the scent of blood to spice up a fight, right?"
"If the fight is with you? Then I'll gladly fight as savagely as needed." It's true, Ryoma, while he doesn't pursue violence, can admit he enjoys these all-out moments with Keaton. How often can you go and punch somebody with all that you have… and they are barely fazed by it? Ryoma weaves a punch right as Keaton attempts another swipe. This one lands on his chest, enough to cause a stagger, he then sweeps under Keaton's legs and kicks him with his other leg as the alpha is in mid-fall. Keaton is pushed back several inches, but he's up again… with a distinct footprint on his chest.
Velouria may or may not be quietly rooting for Ryoma by this point.
Keaton's Beastrune glows a bit brighter as he charges, even faster than before. A punch lands and Ryoma's chest armor cracks. Keaton growls. "No shifting, no shifting…" Ryoma can hear Keaton mutter to himself.
"What's the matter? Is a human pushing you too far?" Ryoma taunts. "You should know well enough by now that I don't fall easy."
"Heh… almost wish you were born Wolfskin. I think you'd make a perfect alpha…" A pause, "Not as strong as me, but…"
"Is that so, well then I…"
"Glad you weren't though." Keaton admits. "I wouldn't have as much respect for humans if you were. You, Hina… and Lupus. Maybe there are enough 'good' humans in these lands."
"Are you getting… sentimental?" Ryoma chuckles… earning a brief confused look from Keaton, "Uh, emotional."
"Why didn't you just say so in the first place?" Word for word… exactly what Lupus would ask.
"Because talk is cheap and action means everything?" He suddenly raises his voice, "Come on, then! Let's fight! I'm no 'human', I'm your rival!"
"Rival, huh? Y'know what? I think I like that idea. A human as a rival…" Slash, punch, knee, the two continue to share blows the entire time. "So… we can do this again sometime? Uh, just to make sure you know who always comes out on top, it's not like I want to spend time with you or…"
"I enjoy this time with you, so yes. I appreciate this far more than whatever duties I have as High Prince." Crack, Ryoma hits Keaton's chest, and he hears the distinct sound of bone giving in. Gods… it took over a dozen hits, but Ryoma has finally gotten through and done some actual damage to the Wolfsegger.
"Tch." Keaton tries to simply shrug it off, but Ryoma can tell he's hurting after that… or maybe it's more his beastfolk pride that's been hurt? "Nice one… human."
Ryoma frowns, "Can we not just be equals?"
"Perhaps… not in a duel, though." Keaton wipes off some blood that Ryoma only recently noticed is coming from his mouth. "Keep going!" He snarls with another attack.
Even more aggression, less concern on defense. A cornered beast is always the most dangerous, Ryoma had best be careful… when it comes to strength like Keaton's, one mistake could feasibly send him into the infirmary for weeks.
Keaton's clawed strike connects, and off comes more of Ryoma's armor. The Wolfsegger is desperately pushing back the primal need to shift, and his Beastrune is really starting to glow brightly. Yet, despite the danger…
Ryoma doesn't want the duel to end right now. He can handle this.
Ryoma weaves around a punch that was thrown so hard, his hair was blown to the side, and he delivers a powerful punch of his own, more cracked ribs. He follows up with an uppercut, rattling Keaton's jaw and sending him staggering several steps. Without hesitating, Ryoma shoulder-slams him to the ground then stomps on an arm once. Though Keaton grabs his leg with his other hand and grips it so tightly that the armor caves in and digs into his skin and muscle. The Wolfskin alpha then pulls and Ryoma comes crashing to the ground, his leg slightly twisted.
With a strained grunt, Ryoma pushes himself up, feeling the immediate pain kicking in. He struggles to stand up. Keaton licks his lips, a killer's look in his eyes. He leaps, perhaps looking to end this duel now…
If Ryoma didn't use his momentum against him. He grabs him mid-leap and twists around to slam him into the ground. One hand went over his neck, one knee was planted on his arm, and the other hand held the other arm down… with the injured knee pressing down on his already damaged ribs. And to his surprise?
Keaton's Beastrune stops glowing and his body relaxes. "Yield." He takes a deep breath, before coughing up some blood. Ryoma relaxes his own stance and relieves all pressure, before extending a hand to help him up.
"Brother… lost?" Velouria tilts her head.
"Great job, big brother!" Lupus claps.
"...hmph." Dadaan seems… off? He doesn't seem that surprised.
The alpha and the High Prince stand tall… though Ryoma has a noticeable limp. "Shall we head back?"
"Milord." Kagero breathes as she hands him a Vulnerary, alongside materials for, what he assumes will be, a splint. She does seem to be struggling a bit right now.
"Don't push yourself, Kagero." He advises her as he accepts it… "Here." And he hands the potion to Keaton.
"You…"
"Need it more than me." He cuts him off. "You're suffering internal injuries, I just have a few cuts."
"Gashes… and my claws have dried blood, so they aren't clean." He points out. "You're at risk for an infection, you drink it."
"Ugh, males." Hinoka walks up with a Festal. "Keaty, here." She heals him with what skill she has… and it seems she's improved quite a bit over time. "Being the only healer has its perks, I suppose."
"And I have Hina to heal me." Keaty smirks.
"It's too bad a Festal can't cure stubbornness." She bonks him on the head with her Festal. "Brother? He doesn't always accept healing."
"Those are minor cuts."
"You came back with a giant gash across your entire back! How is that minor?! Or how about the time where your shoulder was dislocated?"
"Keaton?" Ryoma asks.
"...It's just a human thing. As long as I'm able to fight…"
"Uh-huh." Hina scoffs.
"My liege? We should be leaving. Her Highness had orders for you." Saizo 'thankfully' informs him.
"Of course." Well… time to get back to being a Royal. "Sister? Stay safe. Keaton? You best be taking care of her. Selkie? Hopefully…"
"We can play next time?" She flashes a huge smile and her tail is wagging. "C'mon, you've already played fast and rough with Keaty a bajillion times, me next!"
"I… sure. We can spar next time."
"Awesome! You are super-great!" She waves, "I'll be looking forward to it!"
"Hmph." Keaton shrugs. "See you."
"Big brother!" Lupus jumps towards Ryoma and gives him a hug… followed by a deep breath of his scent. "I'll see you some other time!" Her draconic tail suddenly pops out and it starts wagging.
He chuckles. "I shall see you later, sister. Be safe… Dadaan?"
"I'll make sure she stays happy." He simply replies. "Mate."
"A-yep, coming!" Lupus offers Ryoma a huge smile, before breaking the hug and practically bouncing towards Dadaan. She then immediately, without any shame, plants herself onto him, strokes that patch of purple fur on his chest and takes an incredibly lengthy and deep sniff of him. "Mmm…"
"Red." Velouria walks up to him, tail still wagging. "You're strong… even for a human." A smile?
"You knew this already."
"Brother almost shifted, too. Even when he pulled from his Beastrune, you still stood your ground."
"He's very skilled."
"He could've snapped you in two." She bluntly points out.
"I know."
"You kept going."
"That's what we agreed on."
She sniffs, then asks a rather bizarre question, "Red… if you were Wolfskin with us… would you pursue alpha? Would…"
"Does it matter? I'm not Wolfskin." She huffs, but before she could retort, "I seek my own path, if I were, I would form my own pack. I would see and respect the strength that Keaton holds and I would believe that the best course of action would be to lead my own. The alpha is the one who… mates with the females, so it would be for the best for the Wolfskin as a whole for the strongest of the males to have their own packs."
Several seconds pass, "Red?"
"Yes?"
"I want to be a part of your pack." She smiles with a fierce tail wagging. "Or family or… whatever you want to call it."
"Velouria, I'm not looking for a mate, I want to wed."
"Then we'll wed." She states with determination.
"There are differences, Velouria. You'll have to make decisions, too."
She growls. "Red. I'll learn. It'll take time, but I'll learn. Can I be your wife?"
"I'll need to get a ring."
"Can. I. Be…"
"Velouria?" He cuts her off, "Patience. I'll ask after I get the ring." He chuckles.
"Heh… told you." Keaton returns. "Put up a good fight and…"
Velouria flushes… she flushes, "Quiet, you! Besides, aren't you supposed to be…" She hits him.
And he just shrugs it off, "There are going to be so many half-human, half-Wolfskin hybrids…" His tail wags. "Don't forget that females birth litters."
Oh, right… "And we'll raise them with care." He nods. "Velouria? Let's go, you're going to need to be properly introduced to my mother as my fiance."
She tilts her head, "I thought I was going to be your wife?"
"Fiance is the term used to…"
"Ugh, nevermind." She groans. "Let's go." She starts walking…
In the wrong direction, "Velouria, we're going that way." He points towards the correct direction.
"I was going to tell sister first." She informs him. "I'll just follow your scent trail."
Huh, well then... Ryoma shrugs. He didn't expect the duel to turn out like this. But, if he did have the senses of a beastfolk and he was actually paying attention to Velouria…
He would've known that she was steadily growing attracted to him, ever since the first 'duel' with Keaton.
A/N: And so starts off the sequel! Do enjoy!