Title: Fire Emblem: Spirit of the Fire Core
Author: Black-D
Disclaimer: The usual disclaimer; must I say more? (For incase I do, I own nothing except for the over world)

Black-D: I'm going to respond to reviews for the first time!

For Picup's review: Guy? Yeah, personally I'd rather cheer for Guy as well.

For Unknown-Character's review: I know Eliwood isn't suppose to be such a moron, but hey, if you ask me he's more interesting that way! Beside, Eliwood needs a break from being all serious! (Eliwood: I do?)

Black-D: That's it for now. Now, to the story!

P.S.: I kinda started writing this chapter, left alone for a few months and started writing it again. So, sorry if it doesn't make much sense.

Chapter 10 (A new record for me): Victory Now! (Yes I've started using song names)

Eliwood is knocked into the wall of the temple, leaving a crater in it for the fifth time. Darn it... Eliwood mutters while he is kneeling down on one knee. Guy sighs and shakes his head.

Is that the best you can do? Guy asks in a taunting way. I was expecting more from you; I mean, you challenged me to a one-on-one after all.Ah Shaddap! Eliwood yells as he stands up slowly. He tightens the drip on his dagger and charges at him a second time.

Mean while in the audience, Serra is in the middle of bombarding Lyn with questions.

Are you sure Eliwood's going to be okay? Serra asks. Lyn sighs.

At first, I was pretty sure that he was going to be fine. Lyn replies. But now, I'm not sure if he's going to make it out of this match alive. Serra is shocked.

What? You think Eliwood's going to get killed out there? Serra cries.

Lyn answers. Even though the two of them were allies at a point; I doubt Guy has enough control over his strength to stop before he slaughters him. Lyn then turns to look at Serra directly, rather than talk to her while watching the fight. But... I still trust Eliwood! I know he's going to get himself out of this some how! Serra blinks.

You aren't making much sense right now. Serra tells her. I mean, first you tell me that you doubt that he's going to make it out alive; then you tell me that he'll get out of the situation some how. Lyn backs at the fight as Eliwood gets knocked against the wall again.

Don't you realize get out of the situation doesn't mean win? Lyn asks. Serra does not reply.

You can give up at any time you know! Guy taunts again. You know, before the temple collapses would be nice! Eliwood gets up after leaving his ninth mark on the wall.

No... I'm not giving up! Eliwood says. In fact, I'm hoping you'd actually use that Tempest' thing off yours! Guy flinches.

Guy asks in disbelief. That's my ultimate move Mr. Intelligent! You sure you want me to use it? Guy asks. Eliwood nods.

That's right, I want you to use Tempest. Eliwood strikes a fighting stance. C'mon! Bring it! Guy strikes a battle stance as well.

he says. That's a tenth hole in the wall. Guy jumps into the air and starts a spinning motion. Soon, the wind engulfs him and Guy is hidden in a giant tornado. The tornado then bends over and goes after Eliwood like a drill.

Lyn cries. Eliwood simply stands in his position. He remains calm until the last second.

Chaos Electrofang! Eliwood cries as he unleashes his ultimate attack right in Guy's face. Guy is knocked all the way across the room and he leaves a crater in the wall.

You were right. Eliwood smirks. That did make another hole in the wall. Lyn sighs in relief.

I should have known. She says. Because Guy would usually be too fast for chaos electrofang to hit, he had him come close at his own will. Lyn pauses for a short while. Eliwood, you aren't such a bone head after all.

Guy pants heavily as he stands up after being struck with such a heavy blow. His armor falls off with a large clank, and his wings disappear.

Not bad... Guy manages to say. But... You still haven't... Before he can finish his sentence, Guy collapses. Eliwood smiles puts his weapon away.

I still haven't what? Eliwood asks. Guy manages to look up at Eliwood.

Never mind... Guy pants, You win... Guy falls over once again, knocked unconscious.

Eliwood bends down. Lyn and Serra run upto him as well.

Don't worry, he's not dead. Lyn confirms. Eliwood lets out a sigh of relief.

Congratulations Eliwood, you just beat a guardian in one attack! Serra congratulates.

Thanks Serra! Eliwood says as he brushes his hand through his hair.

He was an amateur guardian, but otherwise I'm impressed.' Lyn critiques.

Ouch... That's harsh... Eliwood mutters. He takes one final look around the temple, then looks at his companions. Well, let's go; Guy can't exactly give us his power while he's dead anyway.

Serra cries. After all that effort to defeat him? Eliwood nods.

Yes, that would be the better choice than to just wait for him to regain consciousness. Lyn supports Eliwood's action. Besides, I doubt he'd forget that he was launched into a wall. Eliwood nods and starts to head toward the exit. He stops and turns to Priscilla who had been silent the whole battle.

What? Aren't you going to come? Eliwood asks the Guardian of Fire. Priscilla shakes her head.

No, I'm going to wait here for Guy to Recover. Mean while... Priscilla takes a ring off of Guys finger and tosses it to Eliwood. Take it.This is...Sylph's Requiem. It's the ring that is proves that you have defeated Guy. Priscilla explains.

Doesn't Guy have to give him that? Lyn asks. Priscilla shakes her head once again.

No, as long as the guardian of the element was defeated, all guardians have the right to give them the proof. Priscilla replies.

Hello! You guys gonna follow? I'm waiting! Serra calls from the exit. Eliwood places the ring on the same finger as Thor's Ire and he exits the temple.

Lyn is about to follow, when Priscilla stops her with a few words. I never thought that you'd be one to-Shut up. Lyn interrupts as she runs after her companions. Priscilla sighs.

Outside the Temple

So, where next? Eliwood asks his crew. Serra shrugs.

I dunno. She replies. The only other guardian that I know the location of would be Dorcas, Guardian of Earth.But to get to him, we're going to have to get passed a whole bunch of Dragons that reside in that area. Lyn comments. Even if we have the Mani Katti, I doubt that we'll survive long.Well, why not go after the bandits? Eliwood asks. Serra and Lyn give him an awkward gaze.

What? Go after them? Are you crazy? Lyn asks. Eliwood shrugs.

Well, I was just thinking that if the bandits get a hold of the Fire Core, we're all screwed. Eliwood says. So, thought that if we go after the bandits and kill them all off, then we have nothing to worry about.But it's still risky! Serra objects.

I'm all for it. Lyn declares. Serra's eyes widen.

I agree with Eliwood on this one. Lyn says. If my fallen father were here, he would say the same-Lyn! Look out! Eliwood cries. Lyn turns around when suddenly, a wyvern swoops down, takes Lyn, and flies off. Eliwood cries as he runs after the wyvern, miserably failing to catch up. The wyvern disappeared into the dark clouds of smog that surround Mt. Celciheight: the birth place of the Fire Core.

That's Mt. Celciheight Eliwood! Serra cries. Eliwood dashes after the wyvern.

Who cares! Lyn's been kidnapped! I've gotta help her! Eliwood continues toward Mt. Celciheight. Serra follows.

Black-D: Don't you just hate cliff hangers? To be continued.