The city was still under siege as the man called Young Warrior, who preferred to be announced as Mr. Warrior, escorted the Twins and Darios out of the escape tunnel and into the main grounds on the kingdom.
-Aytolis (City)-
Lianna: Where exactly are you taking us, Mr. Warrior? We have to get to the front gates, this isn't the way to them.
Me: It's a detour, my lady. Trust me, my allies are this way. They're clearing a path.
He said before seeing the path was destroyed.
Me: What? They blocking the way?
He said standing there was a man in greek like armor with sword as shield as he stared down the approaching group.
Rowan: What... is this?
Me: Who are you?
He asked as the man wielded his sword and charged.
Me: You asked for it!
(BGM: Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge – Arachnoid)
He said delivering a slash but was shocked to see it didn't phase that man who knocked him back.
?: Bastard built like a wall.
Darios: I get the sense this stranger isn't one for words.
Lianna: He doesn't seem to be from our land either.
Lianna said as Bjorn has realized that.
Me: No wonder we we're cut off. Who the hell was that?
Bjorn: I sense the words act like the normal world. It's coming up. His name is Achilles.
Warrior of the Trojan
Achilles
Me: Achilles? You mean, that man is the legendary Warrior from the Trojan Wars?!
He asked as Achilles swung and missed Young Warrior.
Me: My sword aren't doing anything to him.
Bjorn: Because according to folklore, Achilles was bathed in waters of the River Styx to strip away his mortality.
Me: Is that why he's not saying anything? That's not really the hot button issue. The issue is I'll face a Roman Warrior who can't be hurt.
Bjorn: There's one weakness, but I don't know if you can find it.
Me: How the heck did this guy get here, anyway? He must've been drawn here by those portals that hit this world earlier.
Bjorn: As for why he's attacking you... this is a theory right now but... I think he might be one of the Deserters.
Me: Deserters? That ain't right for me to say that. Achilles would never turn his back on the Greeks. He fought to the end in the Trojan Wars for his people, his country, and I suspecting to be part of the Warrior Universe Loyalist Group?
Bjorn: Maybe he's just confused as to how he got here and is attacking indiscriminately.
Me: It's just a theory. He could be controlled or something. I'd hardly call that fighting he's doing controlled. It seems like the way he always fights, as show in the text books.
Bjorn: So if he really is Achilles, he should fight with pride, respect and honor.
Me: So for now, I'm willing too back on them.
He has no idea how he got here, and is fighting indiscriminately in the confusion.
Me: (Something just doesn't feel right about him)
He said as a figure ran past them.
Me: Huh?
Achilles and a monster rose their weapons high before a figure blocked both their attacks and knocked them back with their sword.
Rowan: Uh... who are you?
?: My name is Marth.
Warrior
Marth
The figure was revealed to be a person in a mask with long blue hair.
Marth: I'm here to protect you.
Me: (Marth? Does that Lucina? She'd be doing that persona?)
Achilles: It seems I've stumbled into a world that does have more back bone that I first thought.
Me: Who are you? Are you with the Deserters, or did you find your way here accidentally?
Achilles fell silent again.
Me: Say something!
Bjorn: Stumbled? So he really didn't come here of his own volition?
Me: Master did say that warriors from different worlds would stumble here. I wouldn't be surprised if he was one of them. But I was expecting warrior from the Fire Emblem Worlds. I didn't think warriors from other wars.
Bjorn: They mentioned heroes from other worlds when he came to get us. He didn't say which ones.
Me: True. I thought he would be referring to the Deserters... but I guess I was wrong. Deserter or not, Achilles is still as tough as they come. Not for a tough in this one. Luci... No, Marth. We'll leave the rest of you.
Marth and Achilles clashed with one another, leaving enough time for young warrior and the royals to escape.
Marth: Seems the job I have come here to fulfill has been done.
Me: Safely at last... (Like we ever had any doubt in the future princess of Ylisse.) Now we better get out too before they came up so fast.
Later... As the heroes departed, Achilles took off his helmet as he watched.
Achilles: What is this strange land?
He wondered before he heard singing as approaching him was a figure from afar. A woman with long hair in a dress with a musical score design.
Achilles: Who... goes... there?
?: You have heard my voice, and have no choice. For the strength you gave, you'll be my slave. As a Roman Warrior and beheader... you'll make an excellent... Deserter.
She said as Achilles bowed.
?: Hehehe. Diablo is going to be pleased about this. And I bet he'll be more pleased when I get those Coalition Army wrapped around my finger.
She said before Achilles tried to behead her.
?: So... it seems you lack the mental capacity for my control to take hold.
Achilles: Begone, Siren!
?: If I can't use you... I'll just have to break you with other so called war heroes made into my slaves.
She said as many shadowed figures were walking out of the allies.
?: You see... I always get what I want... no matter what...
Achilles: I would rather die before joining you.
?: That's what they all say.
She said chuckling as the warrior were gaining up on Achilles as she walked off.
?: Sigh... they always have to play hardball.
As the figures were closing on Achilles, three of them were knocked out by dark blast, causing the rest to retreat.
?: Don't worry about them. They'll regain their senses when they wake up.
Said a voice revealed to be a girl with a wand and a plushie.
Achilles: Who... are you? What's a girl doing on this battlefield?
?: I'm Elize Lutus, and this is Teepo. Like you, we're not from this world. We're actually looking for our friends. Have you seen them?
Master of Dark Spirit and Healing Artes
Elize Lutus & Teepo
Achilles: I have not, but if what that woman said is true, then they might be in danger.
Teepo: We have to go help them!
Achilles: Calm yourself. Overwhelming emotions will only hinder you in a fight. For now, we wait until they regain consciousness, and then we set off.
Elize: Got it. Thanks, Mr...
Achilles: Achilles. And I should be the one thanking you for saving me.