Warning: This WILL be a short chapter, as most of Chapter 15 (Noble Lady of Caelin) was revolved around Sion and Lyn's reunion and the bigger part of the game's chapter. In advance, I apologize.

Now to the story...

In a drastic moment in the battlefield, Lyn and Sion have been reunited by a twist of fate. Lord Hausen, the Marquess of Caelin has been captured within Castle Caelin. Using his skills, Sion has planned a sneak invasion to reclaim the castle and save Lord Hausen.

Sion ran ahead and hid behind a huge pine tree. Lyn, very much concerned over his wounds ran beside him.

"No, no Lyn. You need to go back. I need to look things over."

Lyn crossed her arms and remained by his side stubbornly. Sion laughed slightly and then went back to observing.

"OK, coast clear everyone." Sion whispered to Eliwood and Hector, who in turn, motioned everyone else to follow.

Serra trailed in the back and then noticed Sain and squealed.

"Sainy!"

Sain whirled around upon his horse and laughed, taking Serra into his arms.

"Why my lady, Serra! It seems we will be together again!"

Serra laughed, but then the two of them got a firm glare from Sion.

"All of Lycia could have heard you two giggling!" He hissed.

And with that, an onslaught of arrows rained down upon the travelers. Kent screamed as his horse whinnied and reared in the air knocking up chunks of dirt.

Sion stared up in the air taking Lyn into her arms to hide her away from the raining arrows. He then screamed out to the travelers.

"We've been spotted. There's no other way to get through but to take out as many people down as we can... I -"

Sion flinched as he held his arm. He then gasped and looked at himself. He had several little cuts on practically every inch of him. He began to feel lightheaded as he stumbled forth. His few gapes caught the attention of Serra as she began to heal him with her staff.

Lyn and Eliwood helped Sion back on his feet as he smiled at both of them.

"Thanks."

"Anytime." Eliwood stated, and then they stood at the edge of the woods and stared ahead at the mass ahead.

Sion glared and took in a deep breath.

"CHARGE ONWARDS!" He screamed.

Lyn whirled around at his order. "What! That's suicide!"

Sion replied as he ran towards the mass. "It's the only way we can save Lord Hausen!" He then thrust his dagger into the neck of a Laus soldier. After that soldier fell, Sion jumped in the air and landed on another soldier's head, kicking.

Lyn froze staring at him. Hector, ready for battle, let out a bellow and darted in joining fight. Slowly one by one, they all found themselves engaged in a mad combat. Eliwood and Hector hacked deep into the flesh of their opponents. Lyn stood close by as she let out a piercing battle cry as she sent the Mani Katti through the skull and helmet of her foe. Rebecca, on horseback with Lowen, shot her arrows straight and true into the hearts of the soldiers.

Sion and Matthew both stood close as they fought side by side as blood poured from open wounds of the enemies upon them.

Sion then ordered everyone closer together as they rammed every opponent down with a striking blow of all their weapons. The remaining few fled into the woods. With blood all over him, Sion let out a sigh and looked to everyone else, who too, had blood spatters on them. Suddenly, his heart scar began to hurt him. Ignoring the pain, he spoke.

"The castle is free now." He then motioned everyone to the castle point.

Hector, Eliwood, Sion and Lyn then began leading the rest of the troop to the gate. Lyn squinted as she noticed a figure waiting at the gate. She pulled Sion to the side.

"Someone's waiting for us there."

Sion looked ahead and noticed.

Marcus also noticed the knight and grinned. "Lord Eliwood, if I may, I'd like to take care of him."

Eliwood stared at Marcus curiously. "Do you know that person."

Marcus nodded solemnly. "Yes I do milord."

Eliwood smiled. "By all means, Marcus."

With those words, Marcus went to Merlinus and took out a heavy metal spear. Marcus then slightly tugged and whipped his mount's reins and then galloped in a rush towards the gate.

Marcus halted in front of the knight.

"Bauker... why are you doing this? Do you realize you'll be killed?"

Bauker stared at Marcus. "I have my reasons..."

Marcus and Bauker froze for a moment. Then simultaneously, they held their lances and stepped apart. Then Marcus galloped his way as Bauker tossed his javelin at his direction.

Marcus flinched as the javelin grazed his shoulder. Despite the stinging pain, Marcus carried through and thrust his lance through Bauker's stomach. Bauker let out a heartbreaking cry as he fell lifeless to the gate's floor. Marcus looked down upon him.

Then he looked up at the castle as Lyn approached, followed by the rest of the alliance planning...

Inside Castle Caelin...

Lord Darin glared from outside the window and snarled.

"Even Bauker was defeated! There's no way that this can be real!"

Lord Hausen stepped behind Darin. "Give up already! This is madness!"

Darin remained silent as Hausen continued. "Tell Eliwood everything so he may intervene with Lord Uther on your behalf. It's not too late to stop."

With those words, Ephidel walked in and struck Lord Hausen to the floor. He scoffed. "Lord Darin needs not of an old fool's advice." He then turned to Lord Darin. "There is no way for you to turn back. Marquess Santaruz, and Caelin. Both deaths are your responsibility."

Darin fumed. "But they died underneath your blade! Both of them!"

Ephidel grinned with his golden eyes gleaming. "I merely follow my master's orders. This is for you, the crown of all of Lycia... then the whole continent."

Darin began to laugh. "I guess for that, there can be a few more sacrifices."

Ephidel grinned at his pawn. "Even though our plans have gone awry, with my master's power, we shall not be defeated. Leave everyone in Laus behind and leave before Lyndis and Eliwood find you."

"Who will be able to protect me then if I cannot have the aid of my soldiers?"

"The Black Fang will take care of you."

Lord Darin merely nodded. "I suppose you're right. What do we do now though?"

Ephidel spoke. "The master waits at Dragon's Gate. The hostage may be all we need. We may be able top perform the ceremony with him alone... now retreat through the hidden exit! I only have about three orders to give and I will join you."

Darin left and Ephidel began to laugh maniacally.

"Pathetic... Absolutely pathetic..."

He then turned to the empty halls of Castle Caelin and called out. "Leila? Show yourself!"

With those words, a slender red-headed girl in a ragged cloak and rich red lips walked up to Ephidel's side.

"I'm here."

Ephidel nodded. "Good... While Eliwood's busy, finish off Lord Hausen and hide his carcass. They'll waste time looking for him."

Leila nodded her hand in understanding.

Ephidel looked Leila over and began to ponder.

"You've only been with the Fang for a while. But you are skilled, your work is fantastic. I can only hope that your work can continue to be as productive."

Leila forced a smile and then watched as Ehpidel left the room. She then took a quick look out the window and began to think.

Matthew...