Author's Note: Due to the initial success of Pegasus or Wyvern? Story, you awesome reviewers left the Fire Emblem idea lingering in my head, bumping out my poor Tsubasa Chronicle. For now, Shattered Wings will be on hold while I'm going to start on this story, IT WILL EVER FOREVER HUNT MY HEAD LIKE MY ORIGINAL STORY, RAKUEN! I NEED TO GET THE IDEAS OUT OF MY HEAD! MY HEAD IS GOING TO BURST! Then again, couple of ideas for Shattered Wings is still haunting my head. Sniff, but right now all I can think is about Tana/Cormag coupling and Fire Emblem, so I have to write this down! After all they are just cute as Kurogane/Tomoyo coupling. Anyhow, I declared this story as the sequel to Pegasus or Wyvern? And at the same time, an Alternate Universe fiction. I preferred writing Alternate Universe because I don't like to ruin the original story by adding more villains……………….unless I felt like it. Please note that since this is Alternate Universe fiction….the characters might be out of characters and I'm doing my best to stay in their characters.

Disclaimer: I do not own Fire Emblem and their characters. But I definitely owned random people that are not important anyway. MOVING ON!

Second Chance

Prologue

Tana's Point of View

It's over. Everything is over. The legendary Demon King was finally defeated but with great losses. Erika and Ephraim lost their best friend, Prince Lyon, as the result. It would take time for them to move on but they will become stronger when they did. After the final battle, everyone went back to their respective kingdoms. Lady L'Arachel headed back to the Rausten capital and helped restore our shattered nations. Lord Joshua decided to lead Jehanna nation and make his kingdom prosper. Erika and Ephraim went back to Renais to restore their kingdom and helped others. My brother and I went back to the Frelia kingdom to tell my father the joyous news and we all decided to help others. The land was united again and nations were helping each other out. Things were going well except for one thing.

Cormag was not here with me.

The Wyvern Lord went back to Grado with General Duessel and Knoll to bring Grado back to their former glory.

I looked out the window of the castle hallway and saw the Frelia citizens living happily in these peaceful times.

I understand why Cormag would go back…I couldn't help it but miss him too much.

"Princess Tana?" I heard a sincere voice calling me.

I turned around and saw a teenage woman around my age with lime green hair tied up, dressed in the Frelian Pegasus Squad uniform. I replied, "What is it, Vanessa?"

"You seemed distant, your Highness." Vanessa was straightforward as usual, "Is something bothering you?"

I thought for a second and decided not to tell her. The last thing I need was that my rude brother finds out about my love problems and Vanessa…..is a huge fan of my brother. That's a fact for sure. I swayed my head, "its fine, Vanessa, I'm just tired." It was the truth actually. After this war, my brother was assigned to lot of tasks and I helped him. My friends must be busy too since restoration is a very difficult task.

Vanessa looked at me with concern in her eyes, "Do you wish to speak to my older sister? Her advices are helpful."

I smiled, "Thank you, Vanessa, but really, I'm fine. I just need to rest today."

"Alright your Highness." She bowed and left me alone.

I sighed out of relief and looked out the windows.

I just want to be with Cormag.

I closed my eyes as my heart ached for him.

Cormag…

Tears were swelling in my eyes.

I want to see you.

Argh, more things to do! I know it's for the sake of the people but seriously I'm lacking in my sleep. Partly due to the tasks provided for me but…mainly because of Cormag. I lost track of how many nights I spent without him by my side. The vivid memory of his confession to me in the stable was forever imprinted into my head.

I yawned out of extreme tiredness and suddenly I felt a smack on my head. I quickly rubbed the noticeable bump and glared at the person who did this to me. It was none other than my evil brother, Innes, a tall sniper with agile body and moss-green hair and an arrogant look on his face.

Yep, that's my brother. He always had to be competitive with Ephraim. I felt so sorry for him because he had to deal with my brother often since they were now the kings of their nations.

Innes gave me a stern look, "That was inappropriate behavior, my dear sister."

Hey, I don't see you stay up all night, crying about your true love. Give me a break, please. Can't you blame me for being so lonely?

"Remember that you are my sister therefore that makes you the queen of Frelia. If you show that kind of display, others will mock our kingdom, do you want that? No, we want them to show that Frelia is the best nation of Magvel."

We? Since when there's a we? The last time I checked, you're the one barking orders while I'm just somewhere else, doing some emissary tasks to other kingdoms. PLUS you're the one who wanted to make this nation the best, not me. I just want to live peacefully with my friends…………and Cormag….

Innes opened his mouth.

Uh-oh, there he goes again.

"To prevent such insults, the Queen must…."

Blah, blah, blah, it's the same boring old lecture on how to be a perfect Queen. Since when did my brother become an expert on female royalty! I blamed Moulder for this. He's a great advisor, don't get me wrong, he's really a wonderful man but….he can be really boring teacher but you know my brother. He's really dedicated to his studies or mostly likely dedicated to beating Ephraim. Oh poor Erika, how she must stood through their bitter rivalry.

Plus my brother expected me to be the person that I'm not. I'm my own person and I don't want to change. I'm sure my friends would agree with me. I mean who wants a dull boring queen when you can have a happy social able person like me?

But…I guess my brother does have a point. I don't want to make fool of my home. If I must be a diligent queen for the people, then so be it…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

WAIT A MINUTE! LOOK AT LADY L'ARACHEL! SHE BECAME THE QUEEN AND THE PEOPLE ARE FINE WITH IT! I'm fine with it too. After all, she's a friend of mine …..even though she might be just a tad bit weird…………..okay more than just a tad bit weird but that's not the point.

"Are you listening to me!" Innes interrupted my inner thoughts.

Um…not really, I was busy thinking about Cormag.

I just smiled, "You were saying about wanting me to be a perfect sweet queen that would always follow your orders, right?"

Innes raised his eyes in suspicion, "Tana, you know very well that I do not intend to be a tyrant. I'm doing this for the sake of the kingdom's well being."

I sighed, "I know, brother, don't worry, I won't mess up things."

Innes smiled, "Good, now that we cleared that up, we're moving on."

Even though my brother can be arrogant and annoying, he can be really a nice person………………………………who expressed his kindness….in unique way.

Innes sat on the throne chair of Frelia and assigned tasks to his subjects. While my brother was ordering around, I looked out the castle windows and stared at the clear sky. Looking at the sky, reminded me the fond memories of me fighting with Cormag side by side.

Why it is nearly everything keep reminding me of him? I want to see him…..I must see him….

"I received a special request from Emperor Duessel of Grado." The last word spoken from Innes's lips instantly grabbed my attention. (What? I don't know any other people who are willing to be the great emperor of Grado!)

"GRADO?" I yelled without even realizing it.

Innes looked in surprise at my sudden reaction, "Tana?" He asked suspiciously.

Oh no! What am I going to do! My brother suspects something! I know he did!

"Um…" I tried to think of perfectly logical explanation but nothing had come to my head!

"Tana, you should know by now that Grado nation is not our enemy." Innes pointed out.

………………………..At least I'm clear………………………But the nerve of my brother…...HE THINK I'M STUPID! Of course everyone knew that Grado is not the enemy ever since we took down the Demon King.

"It seemed the Grado nation requested our aid for restoration." Innes ordered, "Captain Syrene, you are to take your division and aid them as the emissary of Frelia."

"It will be done, your majesty." The beautiful woman with long pine green hair saluted. She was dressed in the Pegasus squad uniform and wore a headband. Syrene was the older sister of Vanessa but…..

"Um...Brother!" I caught his attention, "Why don't you send me instead?" I suggested, "I would like to visit an "old friend."

Yeah, I'm sure you all know that the old friend I wanted to see was Cormag.

"Out of question." Innes answered with strict tone, "You have other tasks."

What! I'm not going to back down from this golden opportunity. This is my chance of getting to see him again! I have to go!

"But brother, what task could be more important than aiding our fellow nation?" I gave Innes rhetoric question.

"Why do you want to go to Grado so badly?" Innes countered with another question.

Oh I know what's he's doing. Thanks, brother. I know you want to keep me cooped up in this castle so that I wouldn't get in danger and you would remain watching over me. Well, that's not happening, buster! But I got to come up with a really good reason to go to Grado.

"Because."

LOVE!

But stupid brother would just make things worse if I said that.

"Because?" Innes asked me.

"Just because!" I replied quickly.

Oh bother, that was a really lame reason. AHHHHH! WHAT AM I GOING TO DO? I WANT TO SEE CORMAG! I WANT TO SEE HIM SO BADLY!

"Hmph, if you don't have any valid reason, then don't bother." Innes waved his hand as the signal to end our conservation.

"Wait your majesty." Syrene spoke, "I believe it's a good idea to see Queen Tana to Grado."

I looked at the captain of the Pegasus division with starry happy eyes.

SYRENE! MY SAVIOR! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Thank Gods, Syrene was there to support me since she did know my relationship with the Wyvern Lord. She found out when I was flying by Cormag close by his side. WAY CLOSE. That action was enough for Syrene to figure things out so quickly. Hmm, must be the wisdom of age.

Innes turned his attention to Syrene, "Explain."

"Your highness, if you allowed someone of royalty aided the Grado nation," Syrene coughed to clear her throat, "It would look good for Frelia's reputation."

Ah, I see where she's going with this. Of course, we all know that my brother wanted to be the best. His pride is his weakness.

Innes stroked his chin, "Hmm, point taken and since my sister is so willing, Queen Tana will go to the Grado nation."

"Thank you, brother!" I exclaimed, "I won't fail you." I bowed to the King of Frelia and silently thanked Syrene.

Now I can finally see you!

Cormag!

It took days for me and my Pegasus to reach the Grado nation. It had been a long time since I flew with the Pegasus because I promoted into Wyvern Knight in the last war. But now, the monsters attacks were decreasing and became scarce. I reunited with my flying horse since the war was now over.

I headed for the Grado court right away to meet Emperor Duessel. I entered the regal court of Grado Keep, remembering the times that Ephraim lead us here and fought against Emperor Vigarde.

I couldn't help but remember all the times that I fought with Cormag. He was always there for me, protecting me while I protected him. He was a strong airborne unit and I remember that I did ask him to join Frelia. But loyal to his beliefs, he wouldn't break his oath to Grado. That strength just made me love him even more.

I walked down the red carpet and as I got closer, I saw an old man sitting on the throne chair, dressed in his red armor of the Great Knight. I quickly recognized him as General Duessel but now he's Emperor Duessel. Since Emperor Vigarde and his son died a tragic death, there was no one in the family that would take the throne.

Right by his side was Knoll, worn in dark blue robes, the Summoner but now the Advisor of the new Emperor of Grado. It was Knoll that suggested that Duessel lead his nation to former glory. The people had no complaints since General Duessel is an honorable man and I know that personally.

I bowed in greetings to the new Emperor, "I sent greetings and aid from King Innes of Frelia."

After this, I'm definitely going to find Cormag!

Duessel rose from his seat, "Please stand, Queen Tana of Frelia, you're among old comrades. There's no need for formalities."

Thank Gods, to tell you the truth, I don't really like formalities between friends but I do know my manners.

I rose and greeted, "General Duessel, what a surprise! You became the Emperor of Grado."

"I never intend to take over the ruling but it seemed that the people requested me to rule them but I'm not sure if I make a proper leader." Said Duessel.

"Don't worry, you're a great general and a nice person. The people would love you." I reassured the old man, "It felt so wonderful to see you all again, including you, Knoll."

Knoll just smiled and nodded, "It's good to meet you again, your Highness."

I have to ask. I have to know where he is. I have to see Cormag.

I asked the Emperor, "Say, where's Cormag? How come I haven't seen him?"

That's when the cold hard truth had slapped me across the face.

Marked on General Duessel's face was the look of sorrow as if……….someone important was gone…..

"Duessel, what is it?" I pleaded for an answer and prayed that nothing happened to Cormag.

Duessel was struggling and looked at Knoll for help.

Knoll just closed his eyes and answered in a calm tone, "The one you seek is on a journey."

"Journey?" I asked with a surprise, "What do you mean? I thought he was going to help restore Grado!" I yelled because I couldn't hide my feelings.

I wanted to see him again after all this times but he's not here.

Knoll continued, "He did help but only stayed for few months. Afterwards, he wandered off with his Wyvern and no one knew where he goes."

My eyes widened in shock but I remembered what he told me in the war. That he would give up his soldering nonsense and perhaps would take up woodworking. I also remembered that I would ask him again…

I ran off, ignoring everyone around me.

I have to find him! He's waiting for me! I have to see him!

Cormag!

Before I even know it, I was searching through the continent looking for Cormag. I have to find him…I just have to…It's been few years since I left the Grado Keep and abandoned my duties of the Queen. My brother was really angry at me but I didn't care. He doesn't know how much I love Cormag…that's why I'm still searching for him….I don't want to be lonely and suffered sleepless nights. I want to touch him again. I want to kiss him again. I just want to be with him.

I was soaring directly above the forests or flying through the clouds, praying one day that I would meet him.

I will find him even if I have to lose my life.

Suddenly I heard screams and cries from the nearby village that I just passed by.

I didn't know what's going on but the cries I heard were the cries of loss and horror. I knew that I have to check it out right away..

As I reached there, I gasped in horror. The village was burning, ashes were flying. People were running in fear. Bodies were lying on the dirt floor.

Who could have done this!

Someone just answered my questions and that someone is a bandit.

Nasty bandits were ravaging the village and plundering the innocent lives. Even after the Demon King was defeated, bandits still hunted this world. I knew what I must do. I picked up my spear and charged with the Pegasus aiding me.

My spear had helped me defeat the final boss and it will help me again! I wiped out most of the bandits that were unwise to use swords against me. But there were few of them charging at me with axes but with the speed of my faithful steed, I was able to dodge their strikes and counterattack.

I knew it was wrong to hurt other humans but as I looked at the ruins of the burning village and the poor innocent bodies lying on the blood stained ground. I had to say that these bandits are worse as monsters.

I can't believe it! Even during the peaceful era, bandits were still willing to raid others.

I smacked the bandit and knocked him out.

Great, I'm outnumbered. I realized that I was lonely and this was the first time, I fought alone without my friends to help me……..Without him.

Then….something felt wrong.

So very wrong.

I turned around and saw a bandit archer.

I lost. It's all over.

I collapsed on the ground and I could hear my Pegasus neighing in sorrow. I stared at the ground and saw red liquid oozing on the dirt floor. I realized it was my very own blood.

…………..I'm dying.

I looked up and saw the bandit leader raised his sword.

In the end, I didn't get to be with Cormag. I should have stay with my brother and my friends…….but…I want to see him so badly…

Tears were coming from my eyes, from grief and pain.

Now…I'll never see Cormag again…or marry him……or raise a family…..

I closed my eyes, knowing that I'm going to die.

Even if I die, I wonder….will my memory still lives on……..Will Cormag move on without me?

I whispered, "I will find you."

………………..Cormag.

Fin.

JUST KIDDING!

To be continued in thousand years later.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I WILL FIND YOU!" I yelled so loud to the sky out of complete frustration.

People were suddenly looking at me after my loud outburst as I was a manic. But to ensure you, I'm not manic, I'm just teenage girl lost in this huge city with bunch of tall buildings around!

I sighed to calm myself down. I looked at the tall skyscrapers touching the sky and people dressed in casual and work clothes walking down the crowded streets. I could hear the honking noises of cars stuck in traffics and the large roaring sounds of planes soaring across right above us.

Within this city was the school I was looking for, Elibe Academy but I couldn't find the campus and got lost here. I'm now finally a high school student and feeling very cool about this.

I finally get to see all my friends in high school now! But…………

I sighed out of frustration again and shouted.

"I WILL FIND YOU, ELIBE ACADEMY!" Since I shouted so loud, maybe someone would give me directions to where my high school is unlike my horrible cruel brother.

The nerves of him. He said, "If you can't find it yourself, then don't even bother going to this school."

Just because my brother is a perfect senior in my school, doesn't mean he had to be so rude and he doesn't have to keep teasing me about how cruel high school can be. No bad rumors would prevent me from going to this school.

YOU HEARD ME, BROTHER! YOU CAN'T STOP ME!

Gosh, I don't need enough stress from my brother when I already have enough stress from MY NIGHTMARES!

Every night, I'd been having the same nightmare ever since I graduated from junior high. It had kept haunting my mind and destroying my sanity slowly each day.

In that nightmare, I was searching for a guy named Cormag…………….I wondered if he's handsome………but I never got the chance of seeing him…because at the end of my dream, I wind up getting killed by bandits….I never told my brother about this because knowing him, he would get all worried and tells me a millions of reasons why I'm not ready to have a boyfriend.

Ha! Coming from a guy who didn't even have a girlfriend yet……….then again….I'm sure he had a crush on my friend, Erika…………….I gotta save her.

I wonder if I ever get to see this "Cormag" guy, well he can't be handsome as Ephraim.

I giggled and squealed.

Erika's twin brother is so HANDSOME! And plus he's a better student than my brother and made him completely pissed off. Ha!

I get to finally see my friends again and here I am, too excited about going to high school, wanted to look at the school at the day right before it starts.

After asking directions from local citizens, I finally found my way to Elibe Academy. I gaped in astonishment as I stared through the black fenced entrance gates, admiring the fancy buildings and the beautiful scenery. It was indeed the best private Academy.

Tomorrow, I'll have my first class tomorrow.

I smiled.

I'll make new friends along with my old friends! And maybe get a relationship with Erika's cool brother! ………………….that if I have the courage to confess to him, that is……

I sighed out of disappointment until I heard a mewing sounds. I averted my head toward the sounds and saw an adorable looking gray kitten, looking at me with cute curiosity in its yellow eyes.

"Awwwwwww!" I reached forward and gently stroked the cat's fur.

I always wanted a pet but my family never allowed it.

The cat looked at me with extreme cuteness.

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! I couldn't resist this cute cat and I wanted to take him home. I mean who cares about my evil brother?

Suddenly, the cute kitten rushed through the school gates. I was surprised at the feline beast's actions and couldn't help but wonder.

Then I heard footsteps and the kitten was mewing in greetings to this mysterious stranger.

There's someone here at the school now? Must be one of the janitors.

But I was wrong.

The mysterious stranger came into my view and I was surprised. There was a teenager with shining golden hair and tanned skin feeding the kitten cat-food.

I thought the school was closed today? He looked like my age!

That's when the world suddenly froze.

The teenager suddenly looked up to me and I was stunned.

But I was not stunned by how handsome he looked but stunned at the sudden familiar feeling in my heart, the very same feeling I had in my constant nightmare.

My bright indigo eyes was meeting his clear sharp silver eyes

I couldn't help it but whispered one word.

"Cormag."

To be continued in Chapter one.

I apologized for any millions of grammar mistakes. I wrote this in two days! And I don't have any beta readers….sigh. I'm sorry if this first person format sucks. I want to express Tana's thoughts and my cousin suggest narrative format and so what the heck, I'll try it. This is my first time writing it. Please tell me what you think so far!