Title: Fire Emblem: The Spirit of the Fire Core
Author: Black-D
Disclaimer: All I own is the over world, nothing else.

Black-D: Here it is! Chapter 3! Time to meet !

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Chapter 4: Talons Alight

Hm? Visitors? Here?

That's right. Two people. A boy and a girl.

Huh, this is a surprise. I guess I should prepare the appropriate welcome.

But you're still-

Oh, I'll manage Serra. Don't worry.This is the Temple of Lightning? Eliwood asks as he examines the purple walls.

Yes, this would be the place... Lyn mutters.

Wow, There sure is a lot of open space in here! Eliwood says as he runs into the center of the gargantuan room. Lyn sighs as she watches Eliwood. Geez Lyn, you haven't been in a good mood ever since we decided to come here. Is something wrong?

No. It's nothing. I just don't like these dark, freaky places. Lyn replies. Eliwood stares at her then makes a little guess.

You're afraid of the dark? Eliwood asks. Lyn gives him a glare.

I am NOT afraid of the dark! Lyn growls.

Okay, okay. You're not afraid of the dark. Eliwood says, But you're scared of the little things that are hiding in the dark!

Lyn yells at him, You're so dense... Lyn stops, the area is silent for a moment until Eliwood makes an interruption.

It's okay to admit that you're scared of some...

ELIWOOD!!! Don't move! Lyn cries.

Huh? Waaaa!!!! Eliwood jumps back as a lightning bolt falls in front of his face. Wha... What the--

Ones who have entered my Temple, Speak your names! a voice comes from the shadows of an upper platform.

Who are you? Eliwood asks, looking in the direction of the voice.

I am the one asking! Speak your name! The voice demands.

Fine, Be that way... Eliwood mutters, I'm Eliwood! I want the help of Thor!

That's no way to speak with a god, Eliwood. Lyn says as she steps forward. This is Eliwood, I am Lyn. We seek the power of the Lord of this Temple!

Lyn and Eliwood huh? a man with purple hair and a red cloak steps out of the shadows, Well I am Er... Thor! I am the guardian of this temple. He jumps down from the upper platform and on to the same floor as Eliwood and Lyn. You seek my aid?

That is correct. We ask that thou lend us thy power! Lyn demands.

You want my strength? Then you must prove to me that you two are worthy of my power! Thor says as he takes a step forward. He holds a ball of electricity in his hand.

What does that mean? Eliwood asks. But instead of Lyn, a bolt of lightning answers his question. What the-- We're gonna fight?

No duh! Lyn says as she draws the Mani Katti. Get ready!

Eliwood pulls out Aibou from it's sheath.

Looks like you're ready. Thor announces. Then here I come! Thunder! Another bolt of lightning is about to land on Lyn. However, Lyn simply back steps and swings her sword at the bolt of lightning. The electricity reflects off of the blade and hits Thor instead.

Eliwood says to himself. He charges in with his dagger and cuts Thor in the arm. Don't like that, huh!

Thor is on his knee holding his arm with his other arm. He gets up and jumps back a few feet. He starts but he shakes his head and then finishes with something else that is different from what he started. Another lightning bolt is about to land on Eliwood.

Not a chance! Eliwood cries out. He dashes toward Thor and gives him another cut on the arm. The lightning bolt lands behind Eliwood.

Gr... Fine! That's it! No more messing around! Fear my ultimate attack! Thor cries out. He jumps back onto the upper platform. Prepare yourself, and tremble in fear!

His ultimate-- Eliwood! Watch out! He's going to use the storm of a million volts! Lyn calls to Eliwood.

The what? Eliwood asks, What is the storm of a million volts?

Take this! Thor cries,

Brace yourself! Lyn cries out, Eliwood strikes a defensive position. They get ready as Thor strikes his hands in front of himself.

Take This! Bolting! Thor cries, Eliwood gets ready to dodge, block, or do what ever he had to do to protect him self. Lyn is also ready, her Mani Katti at hand. There is a moment of silence, but nothing happens.

What the-- Nothing happened! Eliwood calls out to Lyn. Lyn stands up straight to stare at Thor.

Crud... Let's try this again! Bolting! Thor cries, and this time the lightning bolt comes. But hits Thor instead. Thor collapses. Eliwood and Lyn run up to him.

What the heck was that? Eliwood asks Lyn. Lyn looks at him.

I'm not sure... Lyn replies as she turns to stare at Thor'. What ever it was, I'm pretty sure it hurt. Thor' starts to stand up, but then collapses again.

What the heck is going on? Eliwood asks, I thought that this guy is Thor!

I am Thor! Thor' claims, I am the guardian of thunder and lightning!

Then how come you can't even control your own spell? Lyn says angrily, You're most likely an idiot who just wants a bunch of attention. Therefore you wanted to claim the title of the thunder god. But you got your self into a huge mess you impostor! Lyn draws her Mani Katti and holds it under hand so that it is pointed at his neck. Now you shall be silenced for claiming that title! Lyn is ready to strike Thor' when suddenly...

A woman with pink hair in ponytails and wearing a purple dress runs up to them. Please! Don't hurt him! Erk is truly the guardian of thunder!

Lyn moves the Mani Katti from over Thor's neck and back to it's sheath. Lyn asks.

Thor' says as he starts to get up. I am Erk, I am the successor to Lord Pent, who is the successor to Lord Athos, who is the successor to Lord Thor the mighty thunder god.

So basicly, you're not Thor. Eliwood says. Lyn just mutters a bunch of words under her breath.

That is correct. I am not necessarily the best wielder of Thunder. Erk says. Lyn looks at the woman that came to his rescue, who is currently using a Mend staff to heal Erk's wounds.

Who are you? Lyn asks, the woman looks at Lyn and then answers.

I am Serra. I am Erk's personal assistant. I heal him every time he has an injury from practicing his storm of a million volts. Serra says. Now Erk, lend them your strength.

But I thought that this guy isn't Thor! Eliwood says. Lyn sighs then answers his outburst.

It matters not who the guardian is, they have a special ornament that allows one to use their power. Am I correct? Lyn turns to Erk. Erk nods.

That is right. Erk pulls a green ring off of his left hand. This is Thor's Ire. It is as Lyn said. A special ornament that allows you to use Lord Thor's powers. Erk hands it to Eliwood. Take it. It's what you came here for, correct?

That's right. Eliwood nods, Eliwood takes Thor's Ire from Erk and places it on his ring finger.

And one more thing. Erk says. Serra, go with them.

What? But what about you? Serra protests, but Erk does not change his mind.

I have plenty of Elixirs from Badon's offerings. I have enough to heal me. Now, go, and do not disappoint me.

Y-Yes sir! Serra says. well It looks like I'll be joining you for a while! Serra says to Lyn and Eliwood. Eliwood smiles.

Yeah, we're glad to have you. Right? Eliwood asks Lyn, Lyn just nods. All right then let's go!

Serra says.

Um... sure... Lyn mutters.

Serra Joined the Party

Lyn and Eliwood, now accompanied by Serra, head out of the Temple, and onto their next destination.

By the way, Eliwood asks, where is our next destination?

I say the Temple of Fire! Serra recommends There we can get the help of the fire god! Lyn just mutters under her breath.

Ok! Let's go! To the Fire Temple! Eliwood says excitedly, Where is it?

It's south east from here. Lyn answers. She seems un willing to go again. If we're going to go, We'd better hurry.

Oh! Sure! Eliwood answers. Let's go!

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