During the week, things have gotten more and more uneasy in Valentia with the huge Terror breakout. Scouts have reported that the Zofia Harbor is now ravaged with no survivors. To make matters worse, there were rumors that they appear in other parts of Valentia as well as Alm and Celica spread the news.

In the Mercenary Kingdom, they have recently received news of the outbreak as well as a reward for joining the war effort. It was sent by a messenger for Jesse who spreaded the news further in his kingdom. Normally you expect them to back down since this is another war, but it appears to be more personal with a hefty reward.

Saber crosses his arms, "So Celica wants some extra help. Fine by me."

"Am I the only sane one here?!" Kamui sighed, "I mean sure this is a huge problem for us but if can't kill Junko, how can we kill the others."

"Relax!" Jesse mediated, "Apparently only the ones that are smart are hard to kill. The rest seems to be the ones we know in love with necrodragons."

Kamui begins to sweat, "That's not helping."

Saber patted Kamui's back, "If it makes you feel better, we'll handle those undead lizards and you deal with the canon fodder. Unless you're scared."

"Whatever, I might as well join you fools, but who is going to take care of Junko?" Kamui questioned.

The three mercenaries looked at the Terror who managed to be halfway done building a supply shack for their gold and booze. Junko was still chained up, but not so much that she can't work. To think she managed to get this much done under two days.

"Damn it! This is such a pain! Either I go for money and necrodragons or deal with that thing!" Kamui complained.

"Peace, Kamui! We'll pay you a sum for taking care of her," Jesse offered, "How does that sound?"

Kamui gave himself a facepalm, "Might as well."

"Great, we just get ready to pack tonight and leave by dawn. We'll have some people keep you company in case that little girl does something to you," Saber declared while snarking in his last remark.

"Oh ha ha!" Kamui hissed.

Kamui then went to Junko who was still building the shack, "Hey Junko, you doing alright?!"

The Terror looked at Kamui and nodded.

"Ok then," Kamui replied as he begin to look nervous, "By the gods, to think she is capable of doing all of this."

As Kamui was about to mind his own business, he heard some humming from a girl. He saw Saber and Jesse look as surprised as he turned back and saw that the Terror was singing to herself. It grew from a quiet hum to a noticeable melody as the Terror did not notice anyone listening.

The Terror's voice was way deeper than her speaking voice while sounding more confident. It heavily contrasted with her personality when they first met her as she then started to sing some lyrics. The Terror looked really lost in her song as she managed to get working on the shack while maintaining her song.

"Okay… this isn't the weirdest thing I ever seen, but this was weird," Saber perplexed.

"Is it odd that I like her singing voice?" Kamui yelped.

"I don't think you're the only one!" Jesse exclaimed as they saw a bunch of mercenaries who were walking by and heard Junko's voice.

The noise from the crowd got Junko to drop what she was doing and gasped at the sight of the crowd, "Sorry!"

If the undead could blush, Junko would at the moment as she was very embarrassed. She shy away as she continued working on the shack. Hoping that the mercenaries would leave her alone as they eventually did except for Kamui who is left to guard her.

"Didn't know you can sing," Kamui spoke.

Junko looked at the closed eyed mercenary as she nods while she kept working. Kamui is starting to put the puzzle together that this one Terror is not only a child, but a scared one. One that was cast out here for an odd reason and has no idea what is going on.

Kamui just sighed, "Look, you're not in trouble. In fact, we're more proud of you! To think you can do more things than just nom on people!"

Junko stopped what she was doing and said, "I'm not like that…"

"Excuse me?" Kamui asked.

Junko then stood in front of the mercenary as she fumed, "Do you honestly think that I'm some mindless zombie?! My English is not perfect sometimes and I'm a bit shy, but I can pick up on things and feel! I'm Junko Konno, the Showa Idol!"

Kamui sweated, "Wow…"

Junko then looked away, "I'm so sorry."

"No no… it's our fault. To think that you can now speak with less of that accent in the way and do so much… kind of doubted that you were like the rest," Kamui explained, "We have faced so many of the undead that it's kind of in our blood. To think that you of all Terrors changed that."

Junko then went back to work as she said, "Please leave me alone for now. I'll hopefully get this shack done late tomorrow."

"Can't do that sweetie," Kamui denied grimly, "You know how others feels if I were to just leave you here."

Kamui then suddenly spoke in a lighter tone, "But I can keep you company if you like. Maybe we can finally getting to know each other."

As a response, all Junko can do is smile. It was better than nothing, even if she denies it. Perhaps things will get better for her.

…

In the Priory, the Terror known as Ai is getting better at reading Valmese. Since she has an understand of her world's equivalent of the language and has learned it, she was able to pick up on it more than half a week.

"People fear what they don't understand and hate what they can't conquer," Ai read, "To that I saw this is a metaphor for how the world will see me in my true form."

"Very good Ai! You improved tremendously!" Genny gleed, "Not only you spoke all of it in Valmese but you were able to interpret that quote."

Ai looked embarrassed, "It's nothing."

Suddenly the door slammed opened revealing Mae holding a letter, "Genny! Celica needs us!"

Genny got up to follow Mae to talk more about it as Ai decided to follow suit. The three went to the altar to decide on the next course of action. Nomah and Boey so happened to be there as they were about finish praying.

"Mae, Genny, Ai, what brings you three here?" Nomah asked.

"It's Celica! We have an emergency!" Mae exclaimed as she was out of breath.

Boey held onto the pink haired priestess who is trying to breath, "Deep breaths Mae. Slowly."

Nomah was reading the letter as Genny was looking from behind. The old sage looked stunned but kept a stern look in the matter. He then passed the letter to Genny as the cleric showed the letter to Ai.

"To think they return and how fortunate that we have Ai here instead of the horrors in the Zofian Harbor," Nomah softly wept.

"Those undead meat bags will pay!" Mae declared, "No offense Ai."

"None taken," Ai nodded.

"Mae, have you forgotten what I have taught you about revenge? It is the most worthless of causes," Nomah reminded, "While this is a huge injustice, we must remember that Terrors were once people who died and have their rest disturbed. It is our duty to put them to rest."

"Sorry," Mae apologize, "But to think they killed off so many… it's just…"

"All we can do now is pray and help put an end to this. I do intend to help Celica and blessed those who have lost their lives in this tragedy," Nomah concluded.

"Let us help too!" Boey offered, "No offense Nomah but you would need our help."

"Don't worry Boey, I intended to ask the three of you to join me," Nomah assured, "I know my limits despite my distaste for it. Besides, you three were close to Celica after all."

"Anything for those people," Mae agreed, "And Celica."

"Of course!" Genny added.

"Let me come along!" Ai offered, "While I am not skilled in magic, I am proficient in archery. I can make improvised arrows on the way and I do have some skills in hunting."

"How generous of you," Nomah smiled, "Perhaps we can find your friends as the letter did mentioned other Terrors like you."

"Yeah, I definitely know Saki and that only she would give me that nickname. To think she still refer me as Bandages even in the most dire of moments," Ai agreed.

"We cannot ask the others to come because we need more people here than out there, but we will prevail thanks to our faith in Lady Mila," Nomah stated, "Even if she is no longer here."

"Then it's settle," Mae spouted before beating her chest, "Let's go!"

"Wait up! We need to pack up first!" Boey cautioned.

"This is great! More ideas for my novel!" Genny cheered.

And so the five prepare on their journey to the Zofia Harbor and Castle against the army of the undead. It will be a difficult task, but they have gone through worse before. What trials will they face until then?

…

In the woods, we have Delthea and Lily hanging out together in the woods as they simply talk about the their worlds and lives. In Lily's case, her afterlife mostly. The two seem to enjoy each other's company as they took a walk around the woods.

"Instead of magic, you got all of these cool things!" Delthea stated, "That's pretty cool!"

"But magic is also cool too!" Lily argued, "Not everyone can simply create fire out of nothing or shoot lasers."

"Lasers?" Delthea asked.

"Beams of light," Lily explained, "We don't really have laser guns yet but we do implement lasers in things like TV or pointers."

"Using light to point at thing and TV? Wow, you got an omnipotent being like me questioning things. That's impressive," Delthea marveled.

"Lily got so much to explain to you and that's just the beginning," Lily explained before she suddenly heard some horse galloping.

Delthea looked side to side, "Quick! Hide!"

The two went for the bushes as they peered at what is coming by. It appeared to be a small army of knights coming by with weapons ready. Leading this squad is none other than Sir Clive, the first captain of the One Kingdom's Brotherhood of Knights.

"Lily, I got a plan but I need you to cooperate if you want to make it out here alive or more alive than dead," Delthea whispered as Lily gulped and nodded.

Delthea reached for a bag that she has and said an enchantment to make it bigger. Lily looked at her new friend as she has some idea of what's to come. It's either this or be captured by some knights.

...

At the forest village, there was panic after Clive came by to warn them of the Terror attacks. Currently his job is to not only spread the message, but to skirmish any small Terror attacks. He is allowed to retreat if there are too many as he only has an army of 10 cavaliers including himself.

"Thank you Sir Clive for saving us!" cried a villager, "To think the rumors were true."

"Do no fret my friend," Clive assured, "We will settle this issue at once. If you please allow us to stay for the night and scout the area, it would do us a great favor."

"Of course! Anything for the great Sir Clive," said a villager, "You have done so much for us that we would happily repay you."

"I thank you for your generosity," Clive thanked, "We mostly just need shelter, food for the men and horses, and supplies."

Just as arrangements were made, Clive heard some rustling in the bushes. He got his lance out as he prepared to strike for what's to come. The villagers watched in awed as they get to see a well-known knight in action.

The thing came out of the bushes and it turns out to just be Delthea with a large bag. The girl was surprised to see Clive of all people here even though she has met him here and there. Though she mostly hangs out with his little sister.

"Clive!" Delthea yelped, "It's good to see you."

"Ah Delthea," Clive greeted, "It's been so long. I reckon that you are working on your magic with your latest batch of supplies."

"Uh… yes yes! I am working on something big!" Delthea assured, "I got to get working right now!"

Delthea ran off to her house as Clive was left curious. All the blue knight did was shrug it off and went to work with his men. Though something seems off with that girl.

…

In Delthea's home, the mage went to her basement of a room that she locked with magic to ensure that nobody can get in. She then took out what appears to be body parts of sorts. But it was not just any body parts, but it was…

"Oof! Lily feels so stuffy in there!" Lily complained as she slowly reassembles herself.

"Well what else can I do?" Delthea argued, "I didn't know they were coming! And I really want to learn much more about your world! Like having buildings that touch the sky and boxes that help communicate people from afar!"

"Those boxes are called phones," Lily corrected as she is fully back together, "We just talked about it yesterday."

Delthea started sweating, "Right… I used to think that I know everything, but I guess I might be missing some details. You really made as much of an impact in my life since the war."

"Lily's glad that she did," Lily giggled, "Though, maybe Lily can hide in here for a while. It's better than being stuck in the woods."

"You know what, that's not a bad idea," Delthea agreed.

"Then it's settled!" Lily concluded, "It's more cramp than Kotaro's home but it seems nicer at least! It even got lots of books!"

"Kotaro?" Delthea asked.

"The man who resurrected Lily and her friends to be idols to save Saga," Lily answered.

"Is he some sort of mage and what are idols?" Delthea questioned as she is growing confused, "No wait… of course he is! If he has to be a really skilled mage or gain some unholy source to do so!"

"Honestly, Lily does not know how he did it. All that man said that it's like in most zombie movies," Lily then raises her arms, "Just rise from our graves!"

"I don't trust him," Delthea said.

"Lily agrees too. He's so scary, though Lily managed to find new friends and be cute forever!" the undead girl added.

"Cute forever… man, you really got me thinking and that's saying something since I barely think about much these days," Delthea wondered, "Though can you explain more about these TVs again? We kind of got interrupted earlier"

"Lily guess that it can't be helped," Lily sighed, "Lily is willing to answer and explain everything about the world she lives in!"

The two girls were safe for now, at least they think they are. That is until there was a knock on the door. Delthea stood still as someone might be onto her. Could it be Clive who notices that something is up? The two girls try to think of a plan to get away with it again, but can they do it a second time?

"What to do? What to do?" Delthea asked.

…

Author's notes: Sorry if this chapter seem shorter than usual. It's mostly due to midterms and all and I got more soon. But I'll try my best as always.

On a side note, I was questioning about referencing Fire Emblem Fates somehow and question on which characters to use. I was thinking of either using one member of each royal family or using the children in the game. Which one you guys like more?

Hopefully in the next chapter, I can get some stuff to really happen. Until then, see you later and please leave a review. It helps motivate me in writing more.