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

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After their encounter with the , Eliwood and his crew set out for the Temple of Fire. Before they go however, they stop by a town near by to stalk up on supplies, where they hear some strange rumors.

Chapter 6: In Occupation's Shadow

It is currently sun set in the small town of Teconea, a very small town located between the Temple of Fire and the Demon Forest. Eliwood takes a look around at the area and sighs.

Ha... This reminds me of the town I was born in. Eliwood sighs.

Lyn asks, Eliwood nods. Hm... This is the type of place you were born in huh. It sure is nothingsvil, now I can under stand why you went crazy over a simple seagull. Lyn says, recalling the seagull event that occurred back at Badon. Eliwood feels a chill run down his spine as he remembers the bird junk that hit him clean in the head.

What? What happened in the past? Serra, who did not know anything about the time before they went to the Temple of lightning.

Oh, Do you want to know? Lyn asks with a little giggle. I'll be glad to tell you every thing.

Oh no, I don't want to be reminded of that crud that happened in the past... Eliwood mutters, he feels a little lonely at the fact that he is the only guy in the group. You guys can talk all you want, I'll go buy food for our quest. Eliwood says as he runs off.

Now, here's what happened... Lyn starts, not noticing that Eliwood had ran off.

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In another part of town, Eliwood walks through the streets alone, he pulls the Fire Core out of his bag and watches the light reflecting off of it. He then pulls out Aibou from it's sheath and holds it with his other hand. He then sighs as he finds a bench that he can sit on. He sits down and watches the two objects glisten in the setting sun.

Why, why the heck did I have to make the stupid decision to go on this stupid quest? Why the heck am I doing this? Eliwood asks himself out loud, not noticing the people who stared at him for doing so. Why, if I didn't go all the way out here, I never would have been pursued by these stupid bandits. I just can't believe I made that stupid decision. #$ it! Eliwood cries. He feels himself fall off of the bench and on to his knees crying, his tears flowing out of his eyes and dripping on to the hard dirt floor beneath him. #$ it!

Another victim?

Yeah, another person was killed by the shot of an arrow.

That Soul Hunter' is sure persistent!

Eliwood stops crying and looks upto see two people talking together about something that caught his attention. What the heck are they talking about? He decides to stay and listen.

I wonder if that fiend is still in that cursed forest over there?

I'm pretty sure of it, the previous attack was rather recent, besides, it never leaves the Demon's Forest. Until, of course, it comes to attack.

Are they talking about the psycho we met in the forest? Eliwood asks himself, Nah, it can't be him. If he's afraid of people, he wouldn't go out of the forest just to kill people, so who is it?

No one ever sees the Soul Hunter' and lives to tell the tail, so no one knows what it looks like. I only wish that thing would just leave!

Yeah, along with the beast! the person looks at a clock, Oh! I'd better get going! Good-bye!

Alright, bye. Both people leave, and Eliwood walks upto the place they were standing.

That Soul Hunter' sure seems like a dangerous person. Eliwood thinks out loud. But I think it's wrong to call someone an it', no matter who they are. Whether the person be the kid in the forest or that Soul Hunter', it doesn't matter, they still shouldn't call some one an...

HE HAS THE WHAT!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Before Eliwood can finish his sentence, he is interrupted by Serra's cry from the other side of town.

What in the... Eliwood runs back to the sight where he last met the two girls.

Why didn't you tell me he had the stupid stone? Serra complains to Lyn, If I had known, I would have-I would have-

Quiet! Do you want the whole town to know that he has it? Lyn yells as he tries to quiet Serra down. Eliwood runs upto the two.

What the heck was that all about Serra? Eliwood asks, and he gets the answer right in his face.

I'll tell you what that was all about Mr. Keeper of Thor's Lightning! Serra yells at him, Why didn't you tell me you had the stupid Fire Core, I never would have joined you on your stupid quest! And you know what? I'm now going to fight you for my freedom! If I win, you will allow me to return to...

If you want to go back, we won't stop you. Lyn tells her which causes Serra to flinch. Eliwood nods.

Yeah, if you want to go back, then do so, we won't stop you. Eliwood answers. Serra mutters something under her breath.

Meet me in front of the forest tomorrow Eliwood, we'll hold our fight there! Serra says as she walks off.

Strange girl, don't you think? Eliwood asks Lyn.

Very strange. Lyn agrees, She is the lightning guardian's guard after all. He looks back to Eliwood. So, shall we find an Inn to stay at? Lyn asks, Eliwood nods.

That night, in Eliwood's room in the middle of the night, Eliwood is sleeping soundly under a roof which covered him from the silent sky. As Eliwood rests, Lyn walks upto his door and knocks on it. with the sound of it, Eliwood awakens.

Come in. Eliwood calls to her, Lyn opens the door and looks at him.

Do you have a moment? Lyn ass him, Eliwood nods.

Are you sure we should be up here? Eliwood asks Lyn as they climb onto the roof.

Lyn answers, now, come on! Sit down! Eliwood sits down next to her. Lyn looks at Eliwood, then looks up at the stars. The stars are beautiful aren't they.

Er... Yeah... Eliwood says as he sits down. He is kind of surprised to see that Lyn is not amazed by much is amazed by stars. So, what is it you wanted to talk to me about?

Oh, well... Lyn says, she slightly blushes, even though it is rather hard to tell due t the darkness. Do you... have... any... special- you know do you- do you have any special feelings for me? Did I actually say that aloud? Lyn wonders, her face in a mad blush.

Well, yeah. Eliwood says without a single hint of a blush.



You're my friend, nothing's more special than that. Eliwood says with a smile. Lyn hears that and sighs as her blush lessens.

You really don't get what I'm asking do you. Lyn says as she stands up. Good night, Eliwood. She walks off of the roof.

Yeah, good night. Eliwood says with a yawn. Lyn returns to her room.

The next morning, Eliwood wakes up on top of the roof top. He forgot to move back to his room.

Now, to confront Serra... Eliwood gets up and heads for the forest without Lyn.

In front of the forest, Eliwood finds Serra, who has been waiting for him to come.

So, you come alone? Serra asks him.

Yeah, I actually came, when there isn't any reason for us to fight. Eliwood answers, he grips the handle of his rapier. I don't know why you want to fight, but oh well, Here we go! Eliwood draws his sword.

Serra grips her staff and prepares her self. I'll let you know now that I'm stronger than Erk!

I figured that... Eliwood mutters as he points his blade toward her. Get ready! Eliwood charges in.

Serra cries as she points her staff up towards the sky. She cries. A huge mass of light comes raining down on Eliwood.

Ah! What the- Eliwood gets caught by a direct hit from the blast of light. Ow... I wasn't ready for-

Serra cries as a different blast of light magic escapes her wand and toward Eliwood.

Eliwood runs in a diagonal path away from the ray of light. Can't hit me! Now take this! Eliwood dashes straight for Serra, his sword ready to strike

Not so fast! Purge! Serra cries, another blast of light gets Eliwood head on.

Eliwood falls on his rear end and then gets blasted by Aura from behind. Gahhh! What the- I thought I out ran that! Serra places her staff over her shoulder.

You moron, Aura is a homing attack, it chases after it's target. In other words... Serra points her staff at Eliwood. You can't out run it. Now take another one! Aura! Serra casts a second Aura.

Not again... Eliwood does not even try to dodge it, knowing it was going to hit anyway. Eliwood gets knocked off of his feet.

You're pathetic... Divine! blasts of light fall on Eliwood. And every last one of the blasts were direct hits. I can't believe he was this weak... Serra mutters. However, from the smoke where Eliwood was, a small electric shock wave hits Serra. What in the- Eliwood? The smoke clears, and Eliwood is standing with electricity surging through his rapier.

Thought I didn't get an explanation from your master Serra? I know how to use Thor's Ire'. Eliwood explains. Now watch this! Electro Fang! Eliwood cries, he swings his sword, and at the same time another Electric shock wave hits Serra.

So, you can use the power of lightning huh? Serra mutters. The question is whether you can use it well. Purge! Serra launches another light blast at Eliwood.

Proton Field! Eliwood cries, an electrical force field surrounds him as the light blast simply gets reflected. Eliwood dives for Serra with his sword ready to strike. Go! Chaos Electro Fang! Eliwood swings down his sword as it hits the ground, a huge Electrical blast cuts through the ground at Serra.

I guess this is it Erk, I'm sorry... Serra closes her eyes. However, she is able to open them again. She looks to see that Eliwood's final attack had completely missed. Eliwood walks upto her.

There was no reason to kill you right? Eliwood tells her. Now, I won, so lets go to the Temple of Fire. Serra just smiles.

That was the agreement wasn't it. Ok! Let's go! Serra jumps up onto her feet and runs straight for the temple. Eliwood stands blinking at the sight.

What the- I thought she didn't want to help... Oh well! Eliwood runs after Serra.

Going without me? Lyn asks as she walks upto Eliwood.

Of course not! Let's go! Eliwood answers as he runs after Serra. Lyn sighs and runs after him.

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End chapter! What do ya think? Yes: Electro Fang is an imitation of Demon Fang from Tales. But any way, I hope you liked it! Please! r&r!