Ironedge: Legends of Me-Hador Chapter 15: Interlude: Rebirth(Oona), a Cartoon X-overs + Fire Emblem Crossover fanfic

Oona: Your world as you know it is gone. How far will you go to bring it back? Camilla created a war, but only we knew the truth. Thanks to her and those wicked friends of hers, our perfect world is in shambles. Alvin, we've got to get Crista, and get out of here.

Alvin: I hear ya cousin, but where can we hide?

Oona: Wherever we can be safe, that's all that matters now. But my Relic just picked up a similar and familiar energy scent, that could mean only one thing.

Alvin: Yes, and maybe something else too.

(The pair and their friend soon are in a tavern filled with pirates waiting for their captain)

Spout: Oh, and who are you?

Alvin: I'm Alvin, and this is my cousin Oona. We're looking for a safe place to stay...

Slash: There isn't such a place here, lad. But if you're willing to join our way of life, then I bet you can be accepted rather quickly.

(A horn is heard from afar)

Axel: That's him.

Toxintail: The captain is back.

Trigger: He's back.

Teen-Sect: Captain Oleg is back!

Crista(suddenly singing): The king and his men stole the queen from her bed and bound her in her bones. The seas be ours and by the powers. Where we will, we'll roam!

Michael(singing too): Yo Ho, all hands, hoist the colors high...

Pirates(joining their comrade and Crista in song): Heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die! Yo Ho, haul together, hoist the colours high... Heave ho, thieves and beggars, never shall we die!

Captain Oleg: Ha-ha, that's a fair greeting, me deckhands. Still, me Tomahawks picked up a shiny energy. The only question I have for ye lads, is who among you has it?

Oona: Funny, my Trident has me asking the same thing.

Captain Oleg: Why, that means you and I are the same kind of warrior. I'm the captain of this crew you see before your eyes.

Oona: Very impressive.

Captain Oleg: Indeed. But still, isn't it about time we stopped our lollygagging and started sailing?

Pirates: Aye!

Oona(narrating): Oh, Captain Oleg had a point. This life would be good for me after all. But something seemed to be missing...

Harvey: So, tell me, what brings a lovely lady like you here?

Oona: Oh, I'd tell you, but even I know what went down...

(Flashback)

Luke: Hmmm...

Oona: What's on your mind?

Luke: Oh–it's you, Oona. Since you are here, I have a favor to ask.(Kenneth joins them)Your Highness. You've returned.

Kenneth: Sorry to keep you waiting, Luke. I'm glad you're here as well, Oona. I want you both to hear this. Luke is already aware, but you should know there's been an uprising in the Kiadan region, in the western part of the Kingdom.

Oona: An uprising in Kiadan? Why?

Kenneth: Luke... Would you like me to explain?

Luke: No. It should be me. I am from Kiadan. It lies just beyond the mountains on the northwestern border of Kalos. But the people of that land no longer live there. The land was burned to ashes by the army of Kalos. All of the people were slaughtered. This was our punishment for the crime of regicide. Or so the rumors go, as they have said. But as far as rumors go, this one isn't as it seems. This uprising is most likely the work of such survivors, seeking to reclaim their homeland.

Kenneth: A request for aid was sent from Viscount Kleiman to the Kingdom capital and the church. He is the one who rules over that region at present. For now, the lords surrounding the Kiadan region have sent their armies to help suppress the uprising. However, as the problem stands...

Oona: Are they short on troops?

Kenneth: They have sufficient troops, and strong ones at that. My worry is that there will be more unwarranted death. There have always been many in the Kingdom's army who believe the people of Kiadan to be our foes and hate them because of it. You would think they'd refrain from squashing the rebels out of political expediency...but I doubt that will be the case. If the Kingdom's army and the rebel forces of Kiadan collide, there is no doubt that the rebel forces will be annihilated. I'm afraid...that's the best-case scenario. It could also turn into complete and bloody chaos for both sides.

Luke(sighs): Indeed.

Kenneth: Which brings me to my news. I have just now received the permission I requested from the church.

Oona: Permission for what?

Kenneth: I asked the church to deploy our class to help handle the situation.

Luke: So, we may go?

Kenneth: Not so fast. We still have a responsibility as students of the academy, after all. The only one who can truly make the decision as to whether or not we go is our professor. So... What do you say?

Oona(narrating): What choice did I have? I could not allow my friend to stay in Elysium while his people suffered...again. So, we went off to battle, knowing we were to do the right thing. And we did...

Luke: The Kingdom's vanguard has already arrived. Just as we'd feared, they far outclass the rebel forces. We cannot stand by and allow another massacre. But we cannot obstruct the Kalos army, either. Our best hope is to force the troops of Kiadan to withdraw before the Kingdom soldiers get to them.

Kenneth: The main body of the Kingdom's army is bound to arrive soon. Until then, let's aim to quell this uprising ourselves. Once the main force arrives, we'll be out of options. We must move fast.

Crista: Hey. It seems the church and the Kingdom troops are not working together. My head hurts just thinking about it, but we may be able to use that. First, let's push the rebels to retreat. The Kingdom might then also withdraw without a fight.

Luke: Let us be quick about it.

Oona(narrating): And we were, as I still remember those soldiers, that we gave a hand of redemption to...

Soldier 1: I give my all for our goal! You will die here!

Oona: Listen, are you really certain this is the path you have to take?

Soldier 1: What?

Luke: Go now if you value your life.

Soldier 1: But aren't you with Kalos? In any case... Thank you.

Crista: You don't have to find death in any problem you face, you know?

Luke: You can still get out of here. Run.

Soldier 3: You're not going to kill us?! Well, I won't wait here to find out. I'm leaving!

Luke: Safely away.

Oona(narrating): One by one, the hand of redemption continued to stretch, even to the most unwilling of warriors...

General: You...are a man of Kiadan. How can you make friends with our hated foes? Is it possible that you've lost your inner spirit?

Luke: Are you finished?

General: Not by a long shot! Ah... Now, this is a windfall... Who knew we'd meet our sworn enemy here!

Kenneth: Sworn enemy? Well, I cannot disagree.

General: We will slay you and topple Kalos! That way, for the first time in ages...our homeland can be reborn!

Kenneth: Hmph. You can't frighten me that way.

General: Is this...how our dream ends...

Kenneth: I will check the status of the Kingdom troops. Luke, I leave the Kiadan army to you.

Luke: Yes, Your Highness. Please be careful.

General: Why save us?

Luke: I will not abide the needless death of my own people.

General: You must know that as long as there is breath in me, I will fight.

Luke: Then fight and be defeated. But so long as you pose no threat to His Highness, I will not end your life.

General: Idealistic fool. We will not relent. Not until we've taken back the homeland you monsters stole from us!

Luke: I share the same sentiment.

General: You? Who sold his soul for Kalos?

Luke: His Highness has promised our people a home. His will be a kingdom that is proud to harbor the blood of both of our kinds.

General: That's impossible. Don't be naive.

Luke: Believe what you will. But Kalos will change under his reign. That is my firm belief.

General: Hmmm...

Kenneth: The Kingdom army has retreated to the fortress. There should be no further danger.

General: Prince of Kalos! You monster!

Kenneth: Can you still run? Then I suggest you do so now. Your people are waiting for you on the other side. Remain hidden from the Kingdom army.

General: Hmmm...

Luke: May our paths cross again.

General(turns away): I certainly hope not. But remember this one thing. The people of Kiadan never forget their grudges. Nor do they fail to honor favors.

Luke: Thank you, Your Highness, for accommodating my selfish request.

Kenneth: Think nothing of it. This was something I wished for, as well. If you must give thanks, direct it at the church for allowing us to join the battle, and to our professor for leading the charge. It's about time we headed back. The professor and the others are waiting.

Luke: I am right behind you.

Delia(as her crewmates approach Oona): Must've felt good to help knowing you did the right thing, didn't it?

Oona: It did. Luke may have been able to soothe his people, but those who served/stood with Zane's disowned brother weren't going to be an easy-to-quell threat.

(Flashback)

Zane: Hey, Oona. You're looking lovely as ever. Are you working today? You gotta take a day sometime. Get out in the world and have some fun.

Oona: That's not a bad idea.

Zane: Right? Sometimes you gotta forget all the things you oughta do and focus on what you'd rather do. Hey, we should go get something to eat. My treat.

Oona: What are you after?

Zane: What? I can't invite my professor to dinner without it being a scam? Heh! I... ah...OK, fine. You got me. I need to ask a favor, and I wanted a way to work up the courage to ask you.

Oona: Is this about a girl?

Zane: No, for once it's not about a girl. There are thieves in my father's territory. I was wondering if you'd go with me to drive 'em off. You remember the thief leader you fought at Conand Tower, yeah?

Oona: Miklan?

Zane: That's right. Although he's dead now... What's left of his band of thieves is causing trouble in Gautier territory. My father has asked me to come home and put down those murderous jerks. But he's asked for me to come alone–no knights, no backup of any sort. That's crazy, right?

Oona: Yes, that's crazy.

Zane: The way my father is...he probably has some other motive that I'll never know. Maybe he just wants me to get some more experience in battle. Crazy way to suggest it though. Anyway, I'm not going alone, no matter what he asks. I'm going to ask some of the others in our class to help too. But none of us have your expertise. If you'd come with us, I'd be grateful.

Oona(narrating): Once again, I had no choice in this urgent matter. Besides, cleaning up this mess was going to be a cakewalk.

Zane: OK, we've got the thieves covered on both sides. Some of the thieves are still carrying what they stole, so we have a chance to get it back. Gotta be careful, though. They'll run off faster than a nobleman's daughter if we just rush in. Target the strongholds to cut off their escape routes.

Crista: Got it!(She takes down one of them)

Zane: Hey guys. My father's offering a reward for every thief and rogue we take out. The more you beat, the more you get. Just remember, you gotta take them down fast. They'll bolt as soon as they're hurt. Take the strongholds and we cut off their escape route.

(Oona takes down the first leader)

Zane: OK, that'll do it. This exit route is blocked off. Very good. Now, let's keep cool and take out the other strongholds.

(Alvin skewers the 2nd one)

Zane: That's one more stronghold taken and one more escape route blocked. There are still some strongholds left. Oona, which should we go for first?

(Crista takes on the 3rd man)

Zane: Another escape route blocked. We're nearly done! Take out those thieves and capture that last stronghold.

Oona: How bout we clean house!

Zane: That's the last of them. Great work, everyone. Thieves everywhere... I can't believe this is what the world is coming to. At least we've restored the peace here, even if it's only for a little while.(To Oona)Oona, thank you for your help. We drove off the thieves and got a reward from my father. Job well done, eh? (sighs) I spoke with my father after the battle. He confirmed that his intention was for me to claim the Lance of Ruin as my own. I see why he thinks that's necessary. Still, using Miklan for that purpose... If he was still alive, I wonder what he'd think of that.

Oona: You're still thinking about your brother, aren't you?

Zane: I suppose I am... Miklan hated me from the moment he found out I had a Crest, and he didn't. He was selfish and egotistical. I know it's not right to say bad things about the dead, but he earned it. Even now, I'm still cleaning up his messes. I have to wonder though... What if it was the other way around? If he had the Crest and I didn't... Would I be the one my father thought was worth forgetting? Or would my fate have been wholly unlike his?

Oona: Thinking like that won't get you anywhere.

Zane: You're probably right, Oona. It's not like me, is it? I don't pray much...but I think I'm going to pray for those who lost their lives to the thieves tonight. And for all of us. I'm afraid there are more days like this coming our way.

Oona: Why do you say that?

Zane: Kalos has always been a cold place. Never very well-to-do. Until about 10 years ago, our region was a battlefield for the people of the Sreng Region to the north. And after the late king fell, the whole Kingdom became unstable. So, it's no real surprise that more and more people are resorting to thievery just to survive. And there are those rumors of the current regent being too busy chasing the ladies to bother with governing. Don't worry, I get the irony. The whole damn Kingdom is in decline because of nonsense like that. I'm hoping once we get Kenneth on the throne everything will get better. Anyway, I'll leave it up to you to decide how you want to use our reward. And, Oona, if I could, I'd still like to buy you a meal sometime.

Oona: There's no need.

Zane: Or do you really just hate the idea of having dinner with me? Just kidding! I know you're busy. Again though, thank you for everything, Professor. I couldn't have done it alone.

Oona: You know, it was starting to feel good helping my friends out. But while answering the pleas of Luke and Zane was rewarding, the next chance was going to be a little bit harder to deal with once I realized the enthusiasm level coming from Alvin.

(Flashback)

Alvin: There you are. I was looking for you. I need a favor.

Oona: It's unusual for you to ask for help.

Alvin: Yes. It's an unusual favor. My father sent a messenger. He wants me to return to Fraldarius territory.

Oona: Your father?

Alvin: Garrick Achille Fraldarius, the highest-ranking member of the Kalos nobility. I believe you've met him. So, I heard. But about the favor. You're familiar with the Tragedy of Kiadan, I presume?

Oona: I am.

Alvin: After the king's death, public order disintegrated. Bandits continue to raid villages across the Kingdom, including those within Fraldarius territory. My father says he needs my help driving the bandits away.

Oona: And you want me to join you?

Alvin: Precisely. Good guess. Perhaps I shouldn't pull you into this… It stems from my family's failure to secure the region. But honestly, I want to see you in action. I never tire of watching you fight. And it'll be much more interesting for you than the training ground. Or maybe this task - driving off bandits - seems dull to a former mercenary?

Oona(narrating): Once again, it was time to hit the road in search of justice and adventure. And strangely enough, we found it...

Alvin: Hmph. Struggling to defeat some bandits? What a pathetic old man my father is. Some villagers are trapped. Let's help them escape.

Garrick: Alvin, my son. You've finally brought reinforcements!

Crista: Yeah, let's give it to 'em!

Garrick: Everything will be fine! Good people of this hamlet, escape while you can!

(Crista takes on the first of two bandits guarding the strongholds)

Garrick: The stronghold is ours. No more bandits should come crawling out of here.

(Oona takes down the second one)

Garrick: Ha, here we go.

Alvin: Weakling. That should put a stop to their reinforcements.

Garrick: So, it's you! From the Academy. Thank you for taking such good care of my son. It pains me to trouble you, but I humbly request your assistance in helping secure the villagers' safe escape!

Alvin: Pathetic. Struggling to defeat some ragtag bandits.

Garrick: Alvin… You may know this already, but no matter how many you kill, more always appear. Anywhere in the Kingdom these days you can see the same kind of scenes. His Majesty, the late king, would despair to see it.

Alvin: A dead man doesn't despair. Besides, let's focus on the living.

Garrick: You...(Noticing Kenneth)Oh, Prince Kenneth is here to help! I am humbled, Your Highness, and so sorry to trouble you.

Kenneth: No, it is fine. As a man of royal birth, this is the obvious course. However, it does not exactly seem like they are remnants of Miklan's faction.

Garrick: Indeed. Nothing but common bandits, and yet... Ruffians like that have recently surged in number.

Kenneth: I am aware. For now, let us focus on saving the villagers.

Oona(narrating): Heh, really felt good to help out again. But sometimes, opinions can be quite the hassle...

Garrick: We are grateful for your help. I doubt those bandits will stop anytime soon. But at least this village is safe. This village was important to the late king. If we hadn't saved it, I wouldn't have been able to face His Majesty.

Alvin: How foolish.

Garrick: Pardon?

Alvin: We were protecting your subjects, not your ego. I don't give a damn as to whether you can bring yourself to face a dead king.

Garrick: I will not tolerate such language from you.

Alvin: I came here to hone my blade, and to save innocent people. I suppose if I had died, you would say the same thing you did after Glenn's death. "He died like a true knight."

Garrick: Oh…

Alvin: I have nothing more to say. I'm going back.

(Alvin leaves)

Garrick: I'm sorry you had to see that. He's been that way for four years now. Of course, I understand his sentiment, to some extent. It all comes down to… Well, a difference of opinion.

Trigger: Yeah? And...

Oona: In short, helping my friends, helped me to learn more about the kind of person I needed to be. Throughout the rest of the school year, I continued to find out more than what I needed to know. Course, there was something special planned for us...

(Flashback)

Kenneth: A revelation from the ancients... To think we'll have the honor of attending such a historical event.

Luke: I hear the archbishop will accompany us to the Holy Tomb.

Nora: If something happens to her, all of Me-Hador will suffer. We must protect her at all costs.

Kenneth: This may sound mad, but perhaps we don't have to worry so much about that. Lady Irma has said before that she is capable of protecting herself. I have a feeling that is true. I thought it was a strange thing for her to say. and beyond that, her movements bring to mind a great warrior with an extensive military background.

Oona: Who is Irma, really?

Kenneth: I wonder. Mind it's also possible that I'm way off track. Regardless, perhaps we should brace ourselves for anything.

Donovan: I never imagined attending a ceremony for real revelation.

Nora: I wonder what the ceremony will be like. I'm so nervous. I'm not ready for this.

Alvin: There's no chance for battle unless something goes terribly wrong, right? How boring.

Zane: If you keep saying things like that, something bad is bound to happen.

Cassidy: What's wrong, Rhonda? You look like you have something on your mind.

Rhonda: Who, me? No, it is nothing. May we all see this through to the end.

Luke: Your Highness, I will protect you no matter what.(Noticing something is wrong)Your Highness?

(Kenneth sighs)

Oona: You haven't seemed like yourself lately...

Kenneth: Hm? Ah, I suppose you could say that. Nothing to worry about. It's about time for Lady Rhea to arrive. Let's all steel ourselves for whatever may occur at this ceremony.

Oona: We thought this was to be a happy moment, but instead, it was a nightmare!

(Events flashback in rapid succession)

Kenneth: Is this some kind of twisted joke?!(He brandishes his lance and kicks the Helmet of the Shadow Knight out of the way. Oona tries to stop him as he approaches Camila, but is pushed away by him)I've been looking for you... I will take that head from your shoulders and hang it from the gates of Enbarr!

(He charges toward Camilla, and her troops charge towards Kenneth to stop him, but he uses his lance to knock back 4 of them, and then proceeds to throw his lance toward Camilla's face. She gasps, but the lance barely misses her face and whizzes past her shoulder. Kenneth continues beating up more Imperial soldiers with a crazy look on his face.)

Imperial Soldier: Stop right there!

(Kenneth stops the soldier and grabs his face, and then crushes his skull off-screen. He looks at the camera, with his eyes completely dull and blood on his face.)

Kenneth: You killed your own mother, and yet you haven't even had the decency to stop and consider the reasons behind your actions. Have you?!

Camilla: I already told you, I had nothing to do with that.

Kenneth: Ha! It was foolish to think I could reason with a lowly beast.

Imperial Soldier: Your Majesty, now!

Kenneth: You are a monster...

Irma: You have disappointed me, Camilla. To think that a descendant of the Toussaint lineage would dare betray the holy church...

Camilla: So, it is my teacher who stands in my way. I always knew it would come to this...

Irma: Kandan, kill Camilla at once. She is a danger to all of Me-Hador. Such a rebellious heart cannot be allowed to keep beating.

Kandan: Danger? No, you, and your petty beliefs are the danger...(He walks away from Irma.)And we, are the solution.(To Randall and the others)This society won't accept us. We form our own. The humans of Elysium have played their hand. Now we get ready to play ours. Who's with me?

Randall(stepping forward): As the fates command...

Richard(also stepping forward): As the fates command...

(One by one, Jason and the others do the exact same thing)

Irma: You... How dare you!

Camilla(In shock): My teacher, I- Thank you! But are you certain that- No, now isn't the time for discussion.

Daniel: Words cannot properly express my gratitude, Kandan.

Kandan: Hey, don't put it all on me Danny. The fates commanded it.

Daniel: Ah, so Mystik was correct.

(Now it's Oona's turn to go berserk, as the memory of being tricked by Kaz and his crew plays again)

Oona: TRAITOR!(Aiden blocks her with his Kunai. Back in the present, Oona reels back from the memory)

Alvin: On that day, everything changed. A war began, and then some...

Spout: I've never heard that kind of story before...

Trigger: Aye.

Slash: Neither have I.

Teen-Sect: Listen to you, you bunch of idiots. Those Imperials didn't attack the monastery for nothing, you know? Hard to even think that all this created another war, if you ask me.

Michael: If the Tide Lords are divided in this, I reckon we'll have to fight them.

Axel: Right now, we need only worry about the treasure we seek.

Oona(narrating): Of course, this treasure was not an easy find. But something else certainly was...

Vex: Alright, you pack of worms. Take all this, and I promise your reward will be a glorious one.

Captain Oleg: Well, it sounds like trouble just found our loot before we could.

Oona: And would you look at that, just when we couldn't seem to get to where we needed to be.

Slash: Captain?

Captain Oleg: Let's make sure these rats never get away with our bounty!

Pirates: Aye!

Blastbomb: Heh, I didn't expect to see your face after all this time. Friends, dispose of these hooligans at once!

Thief: Aye sir.

(Oona and Alvin use this as an opportunity to shake off the rust that five years has given them)

Thief: Hey! We claimed this treasure, not you! Do not try to take something you have not claimed beforehand!

Oona: Better check again, bub!

(She strikes down the first of Blastbomb's thieves)

Female Thief: You lost the right to claim this, so who says you can take it back!

(Alvin takes down this one too)

Captain Oleg: So, ye are the one who led these wolves over to our loot, eh?

Blastbomb: And what's the problem with that?

Captain Oleg: Nothing, unless you're hoping to share it.

Blastbomb: Never. In fact, you'll need to fight me for it!

Captain Oleg: Ha, that has already been arranged!

(The two fight, yet Blastbomb doesn't seem to handle himself very well)

Blastbomb: Too bad I can't stay long, because I've got some other business to attend to!

Spout: Ha, the man ought to know when to stay out of our business.

Toxintail: His business is to carry out the orders of the very fiend that set this world on the path it is currently on.

(Back on the ship)

Delia: You know, I'm starting to think that the closer we get to Coral Valley, the closer the reality of war starts to get deeper into our skins.

Axel: Aye, you think so too?

Michael: Here we are... Coral Valley.

Captain Oleg: Alright. Michael, bring Oona with you. The rest of you, show Alvin and Crista how we have a good time here.

Trigger: And I know the perfect way to start...(singing)There once was a ship that put to sea and the name of that ship was the Billy o' Tea. The winds blew hard, her bow dipped down. Blow, my bully boys, blow.(huh!)