Disclaimer: I do not own any characters of Fire Emblem. It would be nice if I did but I don't... simple said.

Chapter 1: Reminiscence to the Heavens

Enjoy

The cool western winds innocently brushed through the forests of Ostia one night. The mighty evergreen trees danced happily among the nightly breezes with every passing. For Jaffar, it was just another cold night for sleeping out in the gloomy forests. The infamous 'Angel of Death' has been running from the bounty hunters ever since he left the scene of Nergal's defeat. And now he has but no choice to be forced to live in the forests like some deranged ape man, hiding from the grasp of society.

As Jaffar laid in the soft underbrush of the forest, he began to reminisce of the memories he had shared with the ill faded Black Fang. As he thought back on it, Jaffar realized that his time there was of short. The only thing he loved about the Black Fang, he thought, was none other than that sweet little mage called Nino. Of course, he had grown to love her. Before he did, he was just as comparable as to one of those morph creatures. If it wasn't for Nino, Jaffar would still be a slave under Nergal's power and that he disliked.

He started to smile as a beautiful portrait of Nino slowly painted itself in his head, keeping him company on this lonesome night. Her smile wrenched his heart, and he began to drift away in this awkward mix of love and pain. Though Jaffar survived the horrible calamity between Eliwood and Nergal, he suffers from so much sorrow. Sorrow that has grown deep within him, a part of Jaffar that has been neglected for so many years. The love he has for Nino is beyond comprehension. Yet if he could express his feelings, he would try to forget he had any feelings what so ever. He couldn't bare telling Nino that he loved her in person. Anyway, finding her in person is quite impossible. Not only does he not know of her current location but Jaffar is now banished to roam the shadows of night and day. He wished he could've been slain during the final battle, ending his pain and his meaningless life in this world.

"Nino," Jaffar mumbled to himself, "I wish I could find you now and tell you…" He hesitated to continue, but he knew he needed to say it once. "To tell you that… I love you..." He then curled up into his cloak which he used as a blanket and tried to stay warm. His life has reached a new level of depression, Jaffar thought. Sure, he may not be able to tell Nino up front but admitting it to himself is completely different.

"I can't live the rest of my life like this. Tomorrow, I'll… try to search for you." He murmured. "Even if I have to travel all around Elibe to do so."

Jaffar stared at the night sky which was littered in beautiful constellations of stars. He became more confident in himself everytime he gazed at the distant worlds that always seemed to greet him in the form of a twinkle. The heavens were always this soothing to him, Jaffar thought. At that moment, Jaffar feared on the possibility that he might soon arrive at the gates of heaven before he ever finds Nino. Jaffar quickly discarded the thought. Though, the possibility did not defeat Jaffar's strong determination. Some could say that Jaffar will probably be killed by endless waves of bounties, then again, those who speak will pay with their lives.

The night owls that dwelled within the holes of the mighty Ostian trees hooted aloud as if they doubted Jaffar's capability. Jaffar became quickly annoyed by this ruckus and decided he should shut them up. He arose from his curled position on the ground and jolted upwards near the nests of the owls. With a few hasty slashes from his swords, the owls were silenced completely as they were being decapitated. He soon fell back down to rest. The soft thumps of minced owl flesh hitting the forest litter replaced the irritating hoots . Jaffar could now get some sleep.

With his mind set, and a lovely image of Nino embedded in his mind, Jaffar fell into a peaceful slumber. As Jaffar slept soundly, a shadowy figure watched him rest from the tree tops. The mysterious silhouette shimmered in the moonlight and grinned in some reassuring fashion. A sudden gust shook the trees wild and by the curling cues of the wind, the figure disappeared into the night.

End Of chapter 1.

- So, you think it's worth continuing so far? Don't worry; I'll make future chapters twice as long!

Jaffar: Now that wasn't an innuendo, was it?

- No, no you sick silly twit. Please review!