Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem, or anything Nintendo related.


Erk, Guy, and Nino walked down the cobblestone road of Araphen. They did their best to walk down without bumping into anyone and keeping track of each other.

"Sure is busy today, huh?" Nino inquired. Guy nodded, "Yeah. I wonder why everyone's out and about."

They continued their pace, and finally they reached the gates. Erk sighed in relief, "Ah, we made it to the gates in one piece." Nino giggled. "It wasn't that bad."

Guy rolled his eyes and continued on. "So, where did you say that sword was found, Erk?" Erk chuckled, "Can't get your mind off that sword, can you?"

Guy grinned. "Well, you did say it was only the most durable sword ever made by human hands." Erk sighed and began to pull out a book inside his pack when Nino spoke up.

"It's in a cave north of here, where Relic, one of the eight guardians of world, was killed!" The boys stopped walking abruptly and turned to her.

"Whoa…Nino, how did you know that?" they asked at the same time. Nino smiled innocently. "I memorized it after you asked Erk the first time."

Erk smacked his forehead, "There she goes again. Always surprising us at the times least expected! Why if I were that smart I would," Erk began to walk slowly north while continuing to mutter. Guy shook his head whilst smiling and Nino giggled.

"Well, that sword isn't going to wait for us!" Nino said, running after Erk. Guy smirked, "Oh, we'll see about that…"

It was dark out, and the trio had set up camp. Erk was reciting chants from his anima book, while Guy stabbed and parried at an invisible foe. Nino sat next to the campfire, snuggling in her cloak to keep warm.

"You keep reading in such a dim light, you're going to mess up your eyesight," Guy said as he once again parried. Erk sighed, "Yes mother," he mocked. Guy grinned, stabbing at his fake opponent.

Erk did obey and sat next to Nino. "What's up?" he asked her, noticing her look was distant. She shook her head, waking from her trance. "Erk…! Oh, you startled me."

Erk chuckled, "Sorry, didn't mean to. Were you thinking?"

Nino nodded. "What were you thinking about, if I may ask?"

Nino smiled, "Oh, just about my uncle. That's it." Erk doubted it, but said nothing. Guy then spoke. "Alright, lights out!" And so the first day of the real journey began.

"Ugh, can you PLEASE slow down?" Nino grumbled. The early morning rays cast a ghastly look upon the hills they walked across.

"No can do Nino. I have to get to that sword before someone else does," Guy said. Erk rolled his eyes. "I swore to be the best swordsman who ever lived and I plan to live to that oath! Isn't that the right thing to do?" Guy began to ramble on about something dealing with his promises, troubles, fights, dreams, and something about kittens.

Nino began to drift off into a daydream, while Erk just walked on ignoring Guy. "…and that is how I finally came to meet you two. Now, do you understand my plight?"

Erk grinned. "I'm sorry, did you say something Guy?" Guy furrowed his brow and growled but said nothing. A loud thump made them turn around. Nino was sprawled on the grass, grabbing her head in pain.

"Nino, what just happened!" Guy asked, while he and Erk grabbed her by the arms and pulled her up. She groaned. "I didn't see the rock…" The males snickered.

"Oh shut up you two!" Nino said agitated. Erk just patted her on the shoulder. The three began to descend the hill when, to their unfortunate luck, saw a figure in the distance holding a sword. He was sparring with another figure and both were exchanges blows so fast, that Guy couldn't even see them begin to move before they had finished; and of course, Guy being Guy, wanted to check it out.

"What about the sword Guy? Didn't you 'need' to get the sword because your life depended on it?" Nino asked mockingly. Guy just ignored her and began to move to the two figures.

"Wow, they're so fast with swords. I must have one of them to teach me." Erk shook his head.

"Are you sure you should be approaching two total strangers, who move faster than the eye can see?"

Guy nodded, "It's something I have to do… you know?" Erk sighed.

"Feel my blade Lyn!" Karel cried out. He lunged forward, sword in hand, and made a thrusting motion. Lyn nimbly jumped back and stuck her sword out to touch the tip of Karel's blade.

"You'll have to move faster than that to hit me Karel!" Lyn back flipped and took out her bow.

"Excuse me! You two, can I speak to you for a second!" Lyn and Karel both stopped their skirmish and looked to the voice. Guy was running towards them, smiling like a madman.

"I noticed your sparring from the distance and you two sure caught my eye! Would it be possible for one, or perhaps even both of you to teach me the ways of the blade?" Guy asked, eyeing the two swordspersons. Karel shook his head and stuck the tip of his sword to Guy's neck.

"Leave pitiful fool or I shall cut you down where you stand."

A blast of fire made Karel jump back and freed Guy's vulnerable neck. Erk jumped next to Guy, holding a magical tome.

"Didn't I tell you Guy? You don't approach two random people who can kill us in a blink of an eye; at least, not without your buddies." Nino rushed to the other side of Guy.

"Let's do this!" Lyn and Karel readied their swords and faced the three people with their hopes high, and dreams ready to be fulfilled.


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